Delmer Mills

Delmer L. Mills, 78, of Versailles passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was born in Batesville on March 2, 1948, the son of Jeff and Ethel Jones Mills. He was married to Brenda Andress on October 21, 1967 and his wife of 59 years survives. Other survivors include one son Matthew (Angel) Mills of Versailles; two daughters Malena Hunger of Versailles and Michelle (Phillip) Owens of Brownstown; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Mills attended school at Cross Plains and was a 1967 graduate of South Ripley High School. On March 1, 1968 Delmer entered service with the US Army and rose to the rank of Seargent with Company A of the Eighth Army in the Military Police Unit. He was discharged on February 28, 1974. His working career spanned many years, but his main career was that of a carpenter. He also had owned and operated the D & D Garage and Body Shop in Olean, worked at Rotary Lift, and did body work at several area auto dealers. Delmer worked as a jail officer for the Ripley County Sheriff’s office for seven years and he and Brenda had also managed the Shell Station in Versailles. Delmer was a member of the New Marion Baptist Church. Delmer’s wishes were to be cremated and services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.