Obituary for Anna Walker

ANNA WALKER Anna Walker, age 88 of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday February 3, 2023. Anna was born in Connersville on December 23, 1934, to Everett and Virginia Nolan Chaney. On March 10, 1956, she married the love of her life, Norman Walker.  They enjoyed 64 years together prior …

Obituary for Ford “J.R.” Hoskins Jr.

FORD “J.R.” HOSKINS JR. Ford “J.R.” Hoskins Jr., 43, of Richmond, passed away at home on January 27, 2023. Ford was born on July 5, 1979, to Ford Hoskins Sr. and Pat Hansen Hoskins. Ford was a 1997 graduate of Union County High School. He then continued his education at IU where he graduated in …

Obituary for Jeffrey Kevin Powell Jr.

JEFFREY KEVIN POWELL JR. Jeffrey Kevin Powell, Jr., 24, of Brownstown, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born August 29, 1998, in Seymour. In his leisure, he enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his friends, driving, and road trips. Survivors include his mom, Lora Johnson (Keith Smith) of Brownstown; siblings, Gabrielle Roger …

Obituary for Julianna Catherine Vonderheide

JULIANNA CATHERINE VONDERHEIDE Julianna Catherine Vonderheide, of Brookville, was born on February 15, 1940, in Batesville, a daughter to Adam and Mable Wolljung Schantz. She married Harold Vonderheide on April 20, 1963, at St. Peter’s Church, and he preceded her in death on November 19, 2017.  Julie was active in her community as a member of …

Obituary for Ernest Eugene Roberts

ERNEST EUGENE ROBERTS Ernest Eugene Roberts, age 81, of Indianapolis, went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born June 7, 1941, in Brookville, to the late Ernest and Ruby (Estridge) Roberts. Ernest served in the United States Air Force from 1960 until 1964. Ernest worked as a nurse for many years. …

Obituary for William Randall Peters

WILLIAM RANDALL PETERS William Randall Peters, age 67, of Laurel, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence after a long battle with cancer.     Born October 10, 1955, in Connersville, he was the son of William C. and Gladys (Harding) Peters. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was retired having worked …

Obituary for James Dwayne Seal

JAMES DWAYNE SEAL James Dwayne Seal, age 80, of Brookville, died peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence in Brookville, following a two-year battle with cancer.     Jim was born September 6, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Orville W. and Florence Naomi (Crocker) Seal. Jim was a lifelong resident of Brookville, …

Obituary for Margaret Louise “Peggy” Combs

MARGARET LOUISE “PEGGY” COMBS Margaret Louise “Peggy” Combs, 88, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She had been in failing health, but her death was unexpected. She was born March 16, 1934, in El Paso, Texas, one of two children of Edward Lester and Margaret Louise Bagge Millican. There, she grew up on …