Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald Culp

Donald Culp

Nov 13, 2023

Donald Culp, age 87, of Seymour, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023. Mr. Culp was a faithful member of Rockford Community Church for over 60 years. Don retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 30 years of service, and he also worked at Gerwin Shoe Factory for 15 years. Born on January 20, 1936, in Paducah,...

Jeffrey Mcelfresh

Jeffrey Mcelfresh

Nov 11, 2023

Jeffrey McElfresh, age 61, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Mr. McElfresh was employed at Walmart Distribution Center for more than 20 years, and he also worked at Excel Manufacturing for four years. Jeff loved to go fishing with his family. He also enjoyed hunting, cooking, making jerky, watching NASCAR, and racing stock cars at Brownstown Speedway....

Opal Faye Mccoy

Opal Faye Mccoy

Nov 9, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Opal Faye McCoy, loving wife to the late John Milton McCoy, passed away at the age of 95. She was born on June 2, 1928, in Washington County, Indiana, and she was the daughter of T.W. and Clora (Powell) Mobley, both of whom preceded her in death. Opal and John married on May 26, 1962,...

Max J. Mckain

Max J. Mckain

Nov 9, 2023

Max J. McKain, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by his loving family. Max was employed with Duke Energy, f/k/a Public Service, for more than 30 years, and he was a deliverer for Crown Supply for over 20 years. Mr. McKain served in the Korean War for 18 months,...

Tony Kidd

Tony Kidd

Oct 30, 2023

Tony Kidd, age 76, of Vallonia, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home. Tony was employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed competitive shooting, motorcycle riding, classic cars, fishing, playing cards, and collecting knives. He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles, all Seymour chapters of the Moose Lodge, and the Medora Conservation Club. Born on...

James Leonard Browning

James Leonard Browning

Oct 29, 2023

James Leonard Browning, age 82, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was a retired life-time farmer. He bred and broke horses for many years, as he loved horses, and he also loved rodeos. After his retirement, he worked at Goecker Construction for some time. Mr. Browning was a...

Colten Riley Stout

Colten Riley Stout

Oct 28, 2023

Colten Riley Stout, age 26, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Colten worked in construction for many years. He loved his children dearly, and he loved the outdoors. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and collecting arrowheads. Born on September 16, 1997, in Bedford, he was the son of Jeremy and Charity (Sturgill) Stout, both of...

Leland D. Nierman

Leland D. Nierman

Oct 20, 2023

Leland D. Nierman, age 88, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mr. Nierman was baptized in faith on December 7, 1934, and confirmed in Christ on March 21, 1948, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. He later became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, with his wife, Lois. Mr....

Ronald Eugene Goss

Ronald Eugene Goss

Oct 19, 2023

Ronald Eugene Goss, age 82, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Ronald was a member of Seymour Christian Church for over 20 years. Mr. Goss retired from Cummins Engine Company after 44 years of service. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, watching Indiana University and L.A. Dodgers. Ronald was...

Col. George S. Robbins (Ret)

Col. George S. Robbins (Ret)

Oct 14, 2023

Col. George S. Robbins (Ret), age 92, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Following a life well lived, George S. Robbins made his final flight ascending to the heavens on October 14, 2023. He was a man of principle and integrity, and he was loved by...

Matthew Cory Mccory

Matthew Cory Mccory

Oct 13, 2023

Matthew Cory McCory, age 33, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Matthew spent many hours studying God's word, and he was baptized by his daddy on July 9, 2017. Matthew loved Jesus and was so happy to live for Him. He shared his love for God with his friends...

Carla Jean Miller

Carla Jean Miller

Oct 5, 2023

Carla Jean Miller, age 69, of Brownstown, a cherished mom and mamaw, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023, after a decade-long battle with dementia. Mrs. Miller was baptized at Brownstown Christian Church, and she was confirmed in faith at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, on November 20, 2011. She taught her family about loving the...

Marshall Norman Jr.

Marshall Norman Jr.

Oct 4, 2023

Marshall Norman, Jr., age 97, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Mr. Norman was a member of Norman Christian Church. Marshall was a hod carrier, and he was a member of the hod carriers union for more than 70 years. He also farmed and logged with his family. Mr. Norman was a long-time member of Norman Conservation...

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Oct 2, 2023

Barbara Smith, age 92, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home. Barbara was a member of the Schneck Medical Center Foundation, and she was a volunteer for the Schneck Medical Center Guild. She loved volunteering, doing art projects, playing bridge, and gardening. Born on May 20, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of...

Joanna V. Fleetwood

Joanna V. Fleetwood

Sep 29, 2023

Joanna V. Fleetwood, age 76, of Norman, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, on the family farm surrounded by her loving family. Joanna was a faithful member of Kurtz Church of the Nazarene for 50 years. Mrs. Fleetwood worked as a QMA at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown. She was also employed at Ben Franklin Distribution in Seymour, and...

Sheila Ann Stahl

Sheila Ann Stahl

Sep 27, 2023

Sheila Ann Stahl, age 75, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Seymour, for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Altar Guild and always enjoyed helping serve meals at the church. Mrs. Stahl was employed at Jackson...

Frank A. Lahrman

Frank A. Lahrman

Sep 25, 2023

Frank A. Lahrman, age 65, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lahrman was a life-time member of Brownstown United Methodist Church. Frank was a 1976 graduate of Brownstown Central High School, attended Purdue University, and was employed with several industries in Seymour prior to his retirement....

Doyle Wayne Phipps

Doyle Wayne Phipps

Sep 25, 2023

Doyle Wayne Phipps, age 52, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Phipps was a member of Brownstown Christian Church, and he attended the International Bible College at Michigan Christian Church for two years. Doyle was employed at Edgewood Junior High School in Ellettsville for six years, and he...

Jeremy Wischmeier

Jeremy Wischmeier

Sep 22, 2023

Jeremy Wischmeier, age 42, of Seymour, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wischmeier had a strong faith, and he was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Seymour, since 2007. Jeremy was a 1999 graduate of Seymour High School, and he graduated from Indiana State University in...

John Thomas Pesta

John Thomas Pesta

Sep 5, 2023

John Thomas Pesta, newspaper editor, English professor, literary-magazine founder and mystery-novel author who once wrestled a tiger at the county fair, died on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at his home in Starve Hollow, Indiana, where he lived for a half-century. John was 80 years old. He was also many other things: Opinionated. Creative. Intensely supportive of his family. A stickler...

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