Obituary for Marion Clyde Neeley

MARION CLYDE NEELEY Marion Clyde Neeley, age 91, passed away at the Brookville Healthcare Center on Saturday, December 24. Clyde was a man of faith and character, serving as patriarch to a large circle of extended family and friends over the last seven decades. Born on July 31, 1931, in Clay County, Kentucky, Clyde was …

Obituary for Sheila Ann Brown

SHEILA ANN BROWN Sheila Ann Brown, age 62, of Brookville, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at her residence in Brookville.     Born December 6, 1960 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mary (Larken) George. She was united in marriage to Harry Brown, and he preceded her in death on …

Obituary for Brayden Michael Watson (complete)

BRAYDEN MICHAEL WATSON Brayden Michael Watson, age 21, of Batesville, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence in Batesville.       Born May 10, 2001, in Oxford, Ohio, he was the son of Brandon Watson and Sara Beneker Watson. Brayden graduated from Franklin County High School with the class of 2019. Brayden had big dreams of …

Suspect in officer-involved shooting IDed

Indiana State Police press release and added information by John Estridge The person allegedly involved in the officer-involved shooting and the shooting of a female has been identified by the Indiana State Police as Gregory Cameron Guilfoyle. However, the Indiana State Police issued a press release saying Guilfoyle has been charged in Franklin Circuit Court. …

Man, woman and deputy shot during blizzard

Indiana State Police press release with additional details by John Estridge Early this morning, detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Franklin County.  The initial investigation indicated the incident began shortly after midnight when the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department received a report of an adult male walking …

Obituary for Tina Rosalee Angel

TINA ROSALEE ANGEL Tina Rosalee Angel, age 57, of Connersville, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home. Tina was born on January 25, 1965, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Eldon Gaddis, Sr. and Donna Golden Gordon. On November 26, 1988, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Milford …

Obituary for Rita Hassett

RITA HASSETT Rita Hassett, of Brookville, was born on January 3, 1943, in Cincinnati, a daughter to Robert and Edna Hoglund. She graduated from Seton High School and later married James Joseph Hassett. Rita was a homemaker, worked for the IRS, and owned Hassett’s Crows Nest. She loved landscaping, the outdoors, and a good bonfire. Most of all …

Obituary for Mason Blake Neeley

MASON BLAKE NEELEY With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Mason Blake Neeley, age 16, on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Mason was born on April 25, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Blake and Stacie Neeley. Growing up in Franklin County, Mason loved the outdoors and began fishing and hunting with his dad early …

Obituary for Darlene Richmond Rockafellow

DARLENE RICHMOND ROCKAFELLOW Darlene Richmond Rockafellow, age 68, of Brookville, passed on Friday, December 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Darlene was born on August 13, 1954, in Brookville, to William and Beulah (Buckner) Richmond. She married David (Rock) Rockafellow, on July 2, 1981, in Oscoda, Michigan. Together, they had six children; Cindy Rockafellow …