Obituaries

Rita Rose Duerstock, age 82, of the Napoleon community, passed away peacefully at her home late on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1942, in Batesville, Indiana, the […]

Howard “Budd” Ryle, 88, of Greensburg, passed away on July 3, 2025. Born on September 17, 1936, in Greensburg, Budd was the son of James “Buck” Ryle and Audrey (Starks) Ryle. He was a proud […]

Chesley A. “Bud” Cunningham, 92, of Westport, passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1932, in Anderson, the son of Chesley Addison and […]

Brenda Carol Roberts, 75, of Greensburg, passed away at 5:35 P.M. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Willows of Greensburg. She was born on February 5, 1950. In Chester, South Carolina the daughter of […]

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 […]

Janet Rose (Scudder) Black, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and local legend, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Downeyville, Indiana — the town she loved and spent her entire life. Known for her quick wit, […]

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) […]

Dorothy (Gies) Steinmetz, 89 years old of New Alsace, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Dorothy moved to Indiana in the 7th grade and helped her parents with their produce […]

Craig Alan Fasbinder passed away from this life on earth, Monday June 30, 2025, to his eternal home in heaven to be with the Lord.  He was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 9, 1975, […]

Doug Pepper, age 72, of Liberty, passed away Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana. A son of Dick and Jean Hoffman Pepper, Doug was born May 22, 1953, in Batesville, […]

Harold “Bill” Treadway, age 84, of Versailles, passed away late Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Harold was born on August 8, 1940, in San Jacinto (Jennings County), Indiana, the son of […]

Communities have their pillars, just as churches do—and Jerry Joe Vollmer was such a man. A tireless cheerleader for the town he loved and a consistent voice of faith, Jerry’s life was marked by service, […]