Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

Martha Ann (Husband) Lunsford, 78, of Sunman, Indiana, and formerly Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 3:02 p.m. on August 12, 2025, at home with family.

She was born on January 1, 1947, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and is the daughter of Lester Thomas and Amanda Katherine (Clark) Husband.

Martha enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Aug 9, 2025

Phillip Anthony Bowling, 67, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Born on September 11, 1957, in Bowlingtown, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry and Nellie Mae Bowling.

If it had an engine, he wanted to fix it or ride it—especially motorcycles. He loved music, spending many days...

Aug 9, 2025

Kyle Messerschmidt, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 9, 2025, after a four-year battle with brain cancer, with his loved ones at his side. He was born on March 26, 1991, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, the cherished son of John and Deb. On October 12, 2024, he was united in marriage with his soulmate, Caitlin...

Aug 8, 2025

Leslie Stewart was born on March 17, 1939, in the hills of Clay County, Kentucky, to Marion and Lula (Davidson) Stewart. He was welcomed to Glory in the early morning hours of August 8th, 2025, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and faith.

A proud veteran, Leslie served our country with honor in...

Aug 6, 2025

Ted Netherton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was known for his quiet strength, steady presence, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Ted graduated from Emmerich Manual High School before serving his country as a member of the Air Force...

Aug 2, 2025

Jacqueline Heather Bryant, 53, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at The Waters of Batesville. Born on October 12, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Carl and Pamela (Long) Bryant.

Jackie was a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved listening to music, often filling her...

Jul 31, 2025

Michele Johnson, 76, of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Buffalo, New York as the daughter of Salvador and Eleanor Ricci.

Michele's professional career was spent working in a business office, where she was known for her reliability and dedication. She had...

Jul 28, 2025

Susan Marie Kirkham, 68, of Batesville, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on April 25, 1957 as the daughter of Robert Sr. and Minnie Belle (Kittle) Gridley.

She worked for many years in assembly at Romweber Furniture and later at Schmidt's Bakery, where she...

Jul 24, 2025

Geneva Sue Honkomp, 81, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on December 19, 1943 as the daughter of Bennett and Lola (Slone) Franklin.

She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her greatest devotion was to her husband, Jerome, whom she...

Jul 24, 2025

Danny Ray Canterbury, 77, of Sunman passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN. He was born in Crown, West Virginia on October 23, 1947 as the son of Herbert and Elenora (New) Canterbury.

He married Patricia Canterbury on August 9, 1974 in Sailor Park, Ohio and she preceded him...

Jul 17, 2025

Michael Richard Hotopp, 75, of Lawrenceburg passed away on July 17, 2025. Born on February 14, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Richard and Elaine (Dupps) Hotopp.

He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1975, embodying dedication and courage. After returning home, he built a fulfilling career as a...

Jul 15, 2025

Marlene Cosette Holton, 72, of Cincinnati, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born on December 4, 1952 as the daughter of Harold and Lucia Beebe.

In her career, she brought precision and integrity to her work in accounting, and in her free time she loved exploring yard sales and...

Jun 30, 2025

David Thornsberry, 85, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond, IN, following a brief illness.

David was born in Hindman, KY, on March 18, 1940, to Whitt and Dorothy (Watts) Young Thornsberry. He is preceded in death by sisters: Lois Jean Turner of Shelbyville, KY, Nettie Bentley, Bethel Seals, Ethel Vance, and...

Jun 28, 2025

Jesse Eugene Brummett Jr., 51, of Sunman passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the son of Jesse Brummett Sr. and Betty Gail (England) Jones.

Jesse loved tinkering with cars and sharing drinks and laughter with friends. His generous spirit, quick wit and zest for life...

Jun 27, 2025

Howard Lee Biddle, 82, of Sunman passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1942 in Batesville as the son of Henry and Rosella (Haven) Biddle.

Howard married Doris Dwenger on February 12, 1966 and she survives. He retired from Sperry Rubber Company and was a member of the Sunman Fish...

Jun 26, 2025

Myron "Bud" William Scholl, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Bud was born on January 31, 1938, in Batesville, IN to Herman and Aleen Scholl.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Charleen "Tootie" Scholl; his sons: Mark Scholl (Susan) and Glenn Scholl (Melissa); his...

Jun 24, 2025

Betty Lou (Richardson) Barber, age 87, of Batesville, IN, and formerly of Livonia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

Born on December 14, 1937, Betty Lou was one of eleven children born to Claude and Evelyn (Jacot) Richardson in Waterloo, NY. She grew up in Geneseo, NY, graduating...

Jun 21, 2025

Harry Elmer Hammond, 82, of Metamora passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1943 as the son of Harry and Grace (Hock) Hammond.

Harry married Juanita Claypoole on January 7, 1963 and she survives. He worked as a skilled electrician at Procter & Gamble, where he was known...

Jun 15, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Ginn (née Sontag), age 86, of Bright, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald R. Ginn (2018), and her parents, Ambrose Nicholas and Bernadetta (Klatte) Sontag. She was also the sister of the late Robert and William Sontag.

Ginny is survived by her...

Jun 14, 2025

Levi Stewart, 86, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1939 in Clay County, Kentucky as the son of Marion and Lula (Davidson) Stewart.

Levi married Hazel Widener on March 1, 1978 and she survives. He honorably served his country in the United States Army before working for and...