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William S. Corning

William S. Corning

Aug 1, 2005

William S. Corning, 84, of Versailles passed away Monday August 1, 2005 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at Elmira, New York on May 31, 1921 the son of Roland and Martha Ann McKinney Corning. He was married to Barbara Travis on August 11, 1945 and she survives. Other survivors include two brothers R. Daniel Newhouse...

Mildred Andress

Mildred Andress

Jul 30, 2005

Mildred Andress, 90, of Versailles passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born in the St. Magdalene community near New Marion on August 1, 1914 the daughter of Matthew and Stella Daffin Stark. She was married to Cecil Andress on October 10, 1931 and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1994. Survivors...

Mary E. Kelly

Mary E. Kelly

Jul 26, 2005

Mary E. Kelly, 91, of Versailles, formerly of Elrod, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at the Jennings Health Care Center in North Vernon. She was born at Allensville in Switzerland County on September 8, 1913, the daughter of Val Fred Myers and Ollie Fancher Myers. She was married to Myron Kelly on March 28, 1942, and he preceded her...

Sylvia L. Asher

Sylvia L. Asher

Jul 4, 2005

**Sylvia L. Asher**, 60, of Louisville passed away Monday, July 04, 2005 at the Norton Southwest Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Cincinnati on July 20, 1944 the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth Begley Adkins. Ms. Asher is survived by her fiancee Johnny Lomax; four daughters: Betsy Asher Faulkner and her husband Larry (Shorty) of Rexville, Joyce Box and...

Earl E. Ballard

Earl E. Ballard

Jul 3, 2005

Earl E. Ballard, 71, of Versailles passed away Sunday, July 03, 2005 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born at Madison on March 11, 1934 the son of Lawrence and Georgia Amos Ballard. He was married to Helen Holaway and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Eddie Ballard of Simpsonville, South Carolina and Robert Ballard of Versailles;...

Evelyn Smith

Evelyn Smith

Jun 26, 2005

Evelyn Smith, 94, of Versailles, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Madison. She was born March 11, 1911 in Benham, the daughter of Charles and Dora (McCoy) Ehlers, both deceased. She married Chancey Smith on October 21, 1937 and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1960. Survivors include two sons, Lamar and Mary Buchanan...

Hildegard (Hilde) Pollard

Hildegard (Hilde) Pollard

Jun 26, 2005

**Hildegard (Hilde) Pollard**, 73, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1931 in Susan, Germany, the daughter of Gotthilf and Babbette Beuttenmueller, both deceased. She married William 'Bill' Pollard on June 11, 1956 in Speicher, Germany and he survives. Other survivors include three sons, Bill Pollard, Jr., Rick Pollard, Ron Pollard;...

Judy A. Hall

Judy A. Hall

Jun 16, 2005

Judy A. Hall, 50, of Milan passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at her residence. She was born at Indianapolis on July 19, 1954 the daughter of Don and Julia Patricia Grimes Gastino. She was married to Gary Hall on June 19, 1976 and he survives. Other survivors include her daughters Jennifer L. Hall of Indianapolis and Elizabeth "Liz" Hall...

Richard Purvis

Richard Purvis

Jun 14, 2005

Richard Purvis, 36, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at his residence. He was born at New Albany on November 27, 1968 the son of Ernie and Nancy Napier Purvis. He was married to Bobbi Shelton on July 18, 1998 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter Megan Purvis at home; stepsons John Roark and Lucas Davis;...

Marie F. Underwood

Marie F. Underwood

Jun 9, 2005

Marie F. Underwood, 77, of Correct passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Cross Plains on April 7, 1928 the daughter of Arnold and Elnora Schwake Werner. She was married to Max Underwood on June 21, 1952 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Bruce Underwood and his wife Mary...

Walter Bricka

Walter Bricka

Jun 5, 2005

Walter Bricka, 96, of Versailles passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Silver Bell Nursing Home at Versailles. He was born near Milan on January 7, 1909 the son of Milton and Maggie Smith Bricka. He was married to Leona Ford and she preceded him in death on November 14, 1998. Mr. Bricka was a truck driver for Seagrams...

Kenneth Bush

Kenneth Bush

May 31, 2005

**Kenneth Bush**, 80, of Middletown, Ohio, formerly of Holton passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 10, 1925 the son of William and Dolly Bush. He was married to Shirley Allee on April 15, 1971 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons Kenny Bush, Jr. of...

Chelsa D. Simon

Chelsa D. Simon

May 28, 2005

Chelsa D. Simon, 27, of Osgood passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005 near New Marion as the result of an accident. She was born at Batesville March 26, 1978 the daughter of Jim and Cindy Ahrens Simon. Survivors include her parents Jim and Cindy Simon of Osgood; her son Dalton Simon at home; paternal grandparents Don and Ola Simon of...

Wilma R.Wagner

Wilma R.Wagner

May 27, 2005

Wilma R. Wagner, 87, of Madison passed away Friday, May 27, 2005 at the Waters of Clifty Falls at Madison. She was born near Holton, Indiana on October 28, 1917 the daughter of John J. and Cordia Sporleder Harrell. She was married to Clarence (Dick) Wagner on April 25, 1942 and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1984....

Laura Lucille Schlotman

Laura Lucille Schlotman

May 27, 2005

Laura Lucille Schlotman, 90, of Versailles passed away Friday, May 27, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Otter Creek Township on February 27, 1915 the daughter of Elbridge and Erma Pratt Hammon. She was married to Brent Schlotman and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1979. Survivors include one daughter Doris M. Lewis and her husband...

Herman W. Jahnigen

Herman W. Jahnigen

May 23, 2005

Herman W. Jahnigen, 87, of Versailles passed away Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Hospitality Hall of the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in the Cedar Creek community near Osgood on April 22, 1918 the oldest son of Arthur and Clara Diem Jahnigen. He was married to Thelma Koons on May 3, 1947 and she survives....

Verland S. King

Verland S. King

May 18, 2005

Verland S. King, 84, of Versailles, formerly of Osgood, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at his residence. He was born at Osgood on September 28, 1920 the son of Edgar Steadman and Pearl Pruiett King. He was married to Ilene Meadows on October 21, 1948 and she survives. Other survivors include his sister-in-law Mrs. Evelyn King of Osgood. Mr....

Madeline B. Lauber

Madeline B. Lauber

May 15, 2005

Madeline B. Lauber, 94, of the Hopewell community passed away Sunday May 15, 2005 at the Jennings St. Vincent Hospital in North Vernon. She was born at Allen's Crossing near Osgood on April 6, 1912 the daughter of John and Hazel Sheets Daugherty. She was married to Dennis Lauber and he preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include one...

Walter F. Renfro

Walter F. Renfro

May 13, 2005

Walter F. Renfro, 89, of Holton passed away Friday, May 13, 2005 at King's Daughter's Hospital in Madison. He was born at Holton on August 5, 1915 the son of Fred and Rosa Buchanan Renfro. He was married to Mayme Sizemore on December 9, 1939 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons; Walter Jr. and his wife Linda of...

Esther Busch Dean

Esther Busch Dean

May 9, 2005

Esther Busch Dean, 89, of Cincinnati passed away Monday, May 09, 2005 at the Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Cincinnati on March 1, 1916 the daughter of Henry and Mary Niehouse Busch. She was married to Frank Cooper who preceded her in death and was later married to Stanley Dean who also preceded her in death. Survivors...

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