Obituaries

Obituaries

Pastor Gary Lynn Morning

Pastor Gary Lynn Morning

Oct 11, 2019

Pastor Gary Lynn Morning, age 81, of Brownstown, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. Pastor Morning was a member of Memphis Community Church. Gary was a graduate of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri. He attended Oklahoma A & M in Miami, Oklahoma, the University of Arkansas in Monticello, Arkansas, and received his Master's Degree...

Sandra Jane Clore

Sandra Jane Clore

Oct 8, 2019

Sandra Jane Clore, age 67, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at her residence. Sandra was a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, after more than 35 years of service. She loved spending time with her family, and she also loved her cats. Born on August 29, 1952, in Gary, she was...

Bertha Anna Eggeman

Bertha Anna Eggeman

Sep 25, 2019

Bertha Anna Eggeman, age 99, of Seymour, passed away at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Mrs. Eggeman was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, and was active in the Ladies Aid at the church. Bertha spent many years as a dairy farmer, and was also employed at the Shirt Factory and Dicksons in Seymour....

Ethel Louise "Jo" Engle

Ethel Louise "Jo" Engle

Sep 5, 2019

Ethel Louise "Jo" Engle, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Engle was a life-time member of Brownstown United Methodist Church, where she served as an usher and helped prepare and serve funeral dinners. Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a Christ...

Sue Taylor

Sue Taylor

Sep 1, 2019

Sue Taylor, age 76, of Brownstown, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Freetown Church of Christ. Sue loved spending time with her family and friends, camping with her family at Delaney Creek Park, and also loved doing crafts. She loved to be able to help others in the...

Scott Eric Lutes

Scott Eric Lutes

Aug 25, 2019

Scott Eric Lutes, age 40, of Crothersville, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his residence. Scott was a member of Tampico Christian Church, and graduated from Brownstown Central High School in 1997. God gained an angel when he called Scott home. Scott had a sweet soul and would do anything for anybody. He was loved by all who...

Curtis Michael "Mike" Hoaks

Curtis Michael "Mike" Hoaks

Aug 20, 2019

Curtis Michael "Mike" Hoaks, age 65, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Born on February 13, 1954, in Bedford, he was the son of Curtis and June Fisher Hoaks, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Hoaks was a member of Liberty Christian Church, and attended Clearspring and Brownstown schools. Mike...

Edna Ruth (Lambring) Stropparo

Edna Ruth (Lambring) Stropparo

Aug 16, 2019

Edna Ruth (Lambring) Stropparo, 73 passed away peacefully at her Naples, Florida, home on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Edinburgh, Indiana, on November 8, 1945, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Dale Lambring. She is survived by her loving daughters, Pamela Lambring Di Sarro and Kristina Lambring Arsenault; Son-in-Law, Kevin Arsenault; Grandchildren, Ashley Arsenault, Taylor...

Millard Maxie

Millard Maxie

Aug 15, 2019

Millard Maxie, age 84, of Crothersville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Maxie was a life-time member of Green Briar Presbyterian Church. He worked for the State Highway in Clay County, Kentucky, and worked for more than 35 years at Robertson Feed Mill. He was also a tobacco farmer for ten years. Millard...

John R. Carmichael

John R. Carmichael

Aug 13, 2019

John R. Carmichael, age 59, of Brownstown, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at his home. Born on June 11, 1960, in Seymour, he was the son of Harvey Esther and Lillie Mae Neal Carmichael, both of whom preceded him in death. John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed riding around in vehicles and...

Larry D. Parker

Larry D. Parker

Aug 13, 2019

Larry DeWayne Parker, age 61, of Brownstown, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Mr. Parker attended Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. He worked as an Engineering Associate with Cummins Engine Co. for 42 years, was a life-time member and supporter of the NRA, and took pride in always being a man of his word. Larry loved spending quality time...

Connie Jo Perry Myers

Connie Jo Perry Myers

Aug 7, 2019

Connie Jo Perry Myers, age 72, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her residence. Mrs. Myers was a life-time member of the Brownstown Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Connie loved her church and loved spending time with her family. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bowling Association....

Betty Jean Terkhorn

Betty Jean Terkhorn

Aug 4, 2019

Betty Jean Terkhorn, age 99, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Lutheran Community Home – Forest Path, Seymour. Mrs. Terkhorn was a member of Brownstown Christian Church, and was a homemaker. Betty loved her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends, and also loved baking, especially baking butterscotch pies....

Wilson "Willie" Dean Fisher

Wilson "Willie" Dean Fisher

Aug 1, 2019

Wilson "Willie" Dean Fisher, age 36, of Norman, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Mr. Fisher was a disabled veteran where he did basic training at Fort Benning then went on to Fort Hood in Texas. Willie was generous and thoughtful to everyone, including his sister, Ciara. He loved playing video games, playing his guitars, and loved his dog,...

Carl R. Fish

Carl R. Fish

Jul 18, 2019

Carl R. Fish, age 90, of Norman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019, surrounded by his two daughters and his wife, Helen. Mr. Fish had attended Kurtz Church of the Nazarene. He graduated from Clearspring High School in 1946 and served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. Carl was a farmer and a logger. He...

Nelson "Nick" Wayne Sterling, Sr.

Nelson "Nick" Wayne Sterling, Sr.

Jul 6, 2019

Nelson "Nick" Wayne Sterling, Sr., age 73, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Nick was of the Lutheran faith. He was a truck driver for 27 years, former owner of Sterling Garage Doors and the Cozy Lounge in Columbus, and also drove cars for Bob Poynter's automotive business. He...

Donna Lynn Hamilton

Donna Lynn Hamilton

Jul 2, 2019

Donna Lynn Hamilton, 66 of Brownstown, passed away at her residence on July 2, 2019. Arrangements are being handled by Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc.

David G. Lucas

David G. Lucas

Jun 22, 2019

David G. Lucas, 79, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was a lifelong member of the Brownstown United Methodist Church, and he was passionate about his faith in God. Dave earned his BA in 1961 from Ball State University and continued on to earn a Master's Degree...

William Joe Carmichael

William Joe Carmichael

Jun 20, 2019

William Joe Carmichael, age 63, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Carmichael was a material handler at Aisin for many years. He was a hard worker, and loved spending time with his family. His family was his life. Born on May 7, 1956, in Seymour, he was the son...

Travis J. Reynolds

Travis J. Reynolds

Jun 12, 2019

Travis James Reynolds, 39, of Norman, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Reynolds was a member of Clearspring Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed his work at DSI. He loved to play video games, sing and dance, and loved his cat, Goldie. Born on August 30, 1979, in Bedford, he was the son of...

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