WILMA RUTH BENEDICT Wilma Ruth Benedict beloved wife of 49 years to the late Dale Benedict; loving mother of Elaine (Jeff) Painter, Josette (Rich) Spence, and the late Larry Benedict; cherished grandmother of Brian (Christina) Painter, Renee Painter, Matthew Painter, Allison Hartfiel (John), Madeline Binder, Lindsay Binder, Jessica (Jeremy) Vance, Joel Benedict, Lydia (Scott) Sargent, …
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Obituary for James Wesley Rose
JAMES WESLEY ROSE James Wesley Rose, 50, of Laurel, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born January 15, 1971, in Rushville, one of four children of Gilbert and Betty Hicks Rose. At the age of 16, James began driving a truck with his father, ultimately allowing him to own and …
Brookville taxpayers pledged to hire Indianapolis law firm for BTC due to ongoing ISP investigation
By John Estridge It took 1:54 for Brookville Town Council to hire the Indianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans to represent the town, if needed, due to the ongoing Indiana State Police investigation into BTC President Curtis Ward and BTC Member Chuck Campbell. The state police opened an investigation concerning Conflict of Interest, a …
Public Access Counselor rules BTC’s Tuesday afternoon meeting is legal meeting
By John Estridge Tuesday afternoon’s BTC meeting is a legal meeting. Indiana’ Public Access Counselor Luke Britt said it does not matter the town office was closed for business on Friday when the special meeting notice was posted on its door window. He said the fact it was before 5:30 p.m., made the meeting a …
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Obituary for Ronald Nelson Renfro (complete)
RONALD NELSON RENFRO Ronald Nelson Renfro, age 59, of Laurel, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville following a brief illness. Born April 5, 1962, in Springfield, Ohio he was one of four children born to the late Nelson Alonzo and Evelyn (Smith) Renfro. He was united in marriage to the former …
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Obituary for Thomas W. Hall (complete)
THOMAS W. HALL Thomas W. Hall, age 83 of Fairfield, Ohio and formerly of West Harrison, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence in Fairfield surrounded by family. Born May 17, 1938 in Indianapolis, he was one of four children born to the late George Wesley and Julia (Larner) Hall. He was united in marriage …
Obituary for Lawrence P. Enzinger
LAWRENCE P. ENZINGER Lawrence P. Enzinger, age 72 of Batesville, died Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 9, 1949, in Batesville, he is the son of Virginia (Nee: Seevers) and Paul Enzinger Sr. He married Joyce Holland October of 1975, in Dillsboro. Larry worked at Doyle Heating Company for several …
Obituary for Mark J. Stein
MARK J. STEIN Mark Joseph Stein, 63 of Carmel, passed away September 25, 2021. He was born January 22, 1958, in Batesville to Elizabeth and William Stein Sr. He was a 1976 Graduate of Batesville High School where he wrestled and was voted Mr. BHS. Mark was a born fighter and against all odds, conquered …
Obituary for Irene Agatha Marie Fitzpatrick
IRENE AGATHA MARIE FITZPATRICK Irene Agatha Marie Fitzpatrick of Batesville, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at The Chateau in Batesville. She was 101 years old. The daughter of John and Irene (Rodert) Gladwish was born on August 15, 1920, in Cincinnati. Irene grew up in Ludlow, Kentucky. Stories from her childhood included the Great …
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Obituary for Emily Jane (Janie) Sparks
EMILY JANE (JANIE) SPARKS Emily Jane (Janie) Sparks, 76, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1945, in Connersville, to her parents Leonard Tomlin, and Ruth (Allen) Tomlin. She later graduated high school and married her husband and the father of her children, Donnie Ray Sparks, and …