December 2021 – Page 17

COVID-19 patient volumes continue upward trend at MMH

December 14, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say the hospital continues to see COVID-19 patient volumes increase heading into mid-December. The hospital is encouraging asymptomatic patients who need to be tested for Covid-19, whether […]

Longtime FC Prosecutor’s Office employee receives state award

December 14, 2021 Tom Snape

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Longtime Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office employee Diane Singer was recently recognized for her many years of service with a prestigious and statewide award. At a ceremony on December 6, Franklin County […]

Sharon Whitehead, 78, Versailles

December 13, 2021 Stratton-Karsteter

Sharon E. Whitehead, 78, of Versailles passed away at 7:35pm, Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Vernon on May 4, 1943 the daughter of William and Mildred […]

Patric Eugene “Pat” Grote, 55

December 13, 2021 Porter Oliger Pearson

Patric Eugene “Pat” Grote, 55, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Pat was born December 13, 1965 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was the son of Eugene […]

Sherry (Kinman) Meeks, 57, Lawrenceburg

December 13, 2021 Moore Funeral Homes

Sherry (Kinman) Meeks, 57, of Lawrenceburg passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mercy West in Ohio. Sherry was born on Saturday, August 1, 1964 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana; daughter of Earnest and Sharon (Laswell) […]

Barbara May Dilk, age 83

December 13, 2021 Neals Funeral Home

Barbara May Dilk, age 83, of Osgood passed away Sunday evening at her home. She was born on March 20,1938 in Napoleon to the late Leroy and Gladys May (Williams) Dunaway. She would meet and […]

Diana “Dee Dee” (Harvey) Abbott, 74, Dillsboro

December 13, 2021 Filter-Devries-Moore Funeral Home

Diana “Dee Dee” L. (Harvey) Abbott, 74, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at The Waters of Dillsboro. Diana was born on Wednesday, October 15, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter of Charles […]

Barbara Ann (McKinney) Welch, 91

December 13, 2021 Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home

Barbara Ann (McKinney) Welch, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 5, 2021, in Denver. She was a long-time resident of Greensburg from 1952-2013. Barbara was born on March 1, 1930, the daughter of […]

Johnnie Hamilton, 83, Holton

December 13, 2021 Stratton-Karsteter

Johnnie D. Hamilton, 83, of Holton passed away at 8:30am, Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Holton. He was born near Hot Spot in Letcher County, Kentucky on March 24, 1938 the son of A. W. […]

Local transportation company accepting donations for Kentucky tornado victims

December 13, 2021 Tom Snape

OLDENBURG, IN — A locally owned transportation company is collecting items for the victims of the Mayfield, Kentucky tornado. Duane Schoettmer and his partner have a bus available to collect and transport donated items to […]

Two probationary troopers report for duty at ISP-Versailles Post

December 13, 2021 Tom Snape

VERSAILLES, IN — Two probationary troopers who graduated from the 81st Indiana State Police Academy on December 2 reported for duty Monday at the ISP-Versailles District. The two new troopers assigned to the Versailles Post […]

JoeAnn Bruns, age 85, of Brookville

December 13, 2021 Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home

JoeAnn (Barbour) Bruns of Brookville, Indiana, age 85, began her eternal life on December 11, 2021, at her home of sixty-five years in the presence of her beloved family. Born December 15, 1935 in Riley, […]