Obituaries

Jun 13, 2025

Frank A. Bergman Jr., age 91 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Andrews Health Campus.

The son of Frank H. Bergman Sr. and Lillian (Holle) Bergman was born at the family farm on December 12, 1933.

Frank graduated from Batesville High School, where he played football for the Bulldogs....

Jun 13, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Blanken, formerly of Batesville passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at University Hospital in Louisville. Born on June 27, 1947, he was the son of Lawrence and Frances (Brown) Blanken. He was 77 years old.

Tony proudly served his nation in the United States Army with two tours of duty during the Vietnam...

May 31, 2025

Frederick Leland Sparks of Milan was born on March 24, 1936 to Emma (Felix) Sparks and Edwin Sparks in Milan, Indiana. He entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2025.

Fred was a member of Hope Baptist Church in Dillsboro, Indiana. He loved God, his church and church family.  In his younger years he enjoyed fishing, watching...

May 25, 2025

Never knowing a stranger, Vernon Russell Moody, age 87 of Batesville, touched a lot of lives. On the evening of Sunday, May 25, 2025 he embarked on his heavenly journey, joining his wife Marjorie in eternal peace. That day commemorates the anniversary of Marjorie's passing.

Vernon was born July 15, 1937 the son of Lester and Marie...

May 17, 2025

Travis Bradford Harris, 47, of Sunman passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 14, 1977 in Iowa City, Iowa as the son of Steven and Marge Harris.

Travis married Alysha Fleek on February 2, 2009 and she survives. After graduation from high school, he honorably served his country in...

May 1, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Gutapfel, 89, of Sunman passed away on May 1, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on December 3, 1935 at home in Lawrenceville, Indiana as the son of Harold and Edna (Roberts) Gutapfel.

Ken's life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and country. He...

May 1, 2025

William E. Linville, of Batesville, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana.  Born on September 22, 1958 in Batesville, he was the son of William Linville and Quita (nee: Griffin) Linville. He was 66 years old.

Bill graduated from Batesville High School in 1976. He married Cynthia Dickey on July...

Apr 30, 2025

Michael "Whitey" Roy Bauman of Jonesboro, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Born in Batesville, IN on February 22, 1957 to Nelson and Dorothy (nee Dieckmann) Bauman.

As a boy, Mike was an active Boy Scout, achieving the rank of Eagle. He also excelled at basketball, playing on...

Apr 28, 2025

Rickie Gene Johnson passed away on April 28, 2025. He was born on October 3, 1954, in Milan, Indiana, and spent most of his life in southeastern Indiana.

Rick is survived by his wife, Margo, his brother, Gary Johnson, and sister-in-law Diana Johnson.

Rick is also survived by six children: Derek Johnson of Versailles, Kara...

Apr 27, 2025

Dr. James Richard Hermanson, PhD, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Denver, Colorado, on March 19, 1948, James was one of seven children and grew up with a love of learning and craftsmanship that would shape his life's journey.

He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, later running...

Apr 24, 2025

Doris Jane Douglas, 79, of Batesville passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1946 in Batesville as the daughter of Harvey and Viola (Wambsgans) Sarringhaus.

She married Charles Douglas in 1965 and they spent 59 years together before his passing on March 4, 2025. Doris dedicated her life to caring for...

Apr 23, 2025

Paul Douglas Paris, 64 of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at The Waters of Batesville. The son of Paul and Sarah (McGregor) Paris was born on July 22, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Paul worked as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed working with cars and was a real natural at it. In his free time,...

Apr 19, 2025

Randall Dwayne Prince gained his wings on April 19, 2025. He was born to Melvin Sr. and Edna (Brown) Prince on July 24, 1962.

Randall lived most of his life in Ross, Ohio graduating from Fair Acres School and then going on to the Butler County Developmental Disabilities Work Shop that he enjoyed so much.

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Apr 18, 2025

Nancy Jane Simmons, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Chateau of Batesville in Batesville, IN.  She was born on July 22, 1937 in Allendale, IL, and was the daughter of William "Bus" and Ethel (Brockett) Chapman.

Nancy was a cheerleader at Allendale, where she met her high school sweetheart, Lyman "Sid" Simmons,...

Apr 12, 2025

Allen Wayne Gridley, 66, of Batesville, IN, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1958 in Milan, IN to Robert Shaw Gridley Sr. and Minnie Belle Gridley (née. Kittle). Allen was a loving husband and father to his wife, Donna Borders and daughters: Kiya Gridley and Jessica Inman.

He is survived by...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Ellen Parr, age 87 of Sunman, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The daughter of Harvey and Thelma (Fryman) Cherry was born on April 5, 1938 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Mary graduated from Guilford High School. She worked for over 30 years at the Scarlet Oak Retirement Home.

She is survived by her...

Apr 8, 2025

Cathy Ann Green, age 68, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Born on May 25, 1956, Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Hountz) Oswald. She grew up alongside her sister, Theresa Oswald, and her three brothers, Dennis, Terry (Barbara Canada), and Tim Oswald.

Apr 7, 2025

Charlotte May Huffmeyer, 98, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg, IN. She was born February 10, 1927, the daughter of Alphonse and Cleona (Gardner) Tichenor. She married Calvin Huffmeyer on April 27, 1946 and they spent 64 years together until his death on March 1, 2010.

Charlotte was a...

Apr 1, 2025

Mark Allen Benjamin, age 68 of Batesville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home. The son of Louis E. and Marie A. (Sandman) Benjamin was born on August 6, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 1974 Madeira High School graduate served in the United States Army. Mark enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...

Mar 27, 2025

George A. Litchard, 94, of Milan passed away on March 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 25, 1931 as the son of Loren and Beatrice (Wiggins) Litchard.

George served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, where he learned discipline, leadership, and the value of hard work. He served during the Korean War....