All Obituaries

Robert Brooking, a Marine, passed away peacefully at his home in Leesville on the evening of May 4, 2021 with his family by his side. He was 78. Bob entered this life on August 23, 1942 in Henryville, Indiana. He was one of eight children born to the late Paul and Clara (Burford) Brooking. Bob grew up in Clear Spring before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961. This Marine served in the Marine Corp Military Police in both active duty and reserve duty. On April 7, 1963 in San Te,...

Betty Joan Brown, formerly of Leesville, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 29, 2021 at the Hoosier Christian Village of Brownstown. She was 81. Betty entered this life on July 5, 1939 in Bloomington Indiana. She was the daughter of Nicolas and Dorothy (Terrell) Hardin. Betty grew up in Bedford and was raised by Berl and Mary (Anderson) Meadows. She was the sister to David Anderson.  On November 7, 1959 at the age of 20 she was united in marriage to Willard J. Brown Sr....

Etta Eileen “Dolly” Ault passed away peacefully on the morning of March 22, 2021 at Hoosier Christian Village of Brownstown. She was 96. Dolly entered this life on March 11, 1925 in Medora, Indiana. She was the  youngest daughter of Otis and Maybelle (Joyce) Byarlay.  She grew up in the Clear Spring area before marrying Sylvester Raymond (Cotton) Ault on July 8, 1942 in Medora. This union of 47 years was blessed with four children, Sharon, James (Jim), Rudy, and...

Ronald Frederick Otte, of Brownstown passed away peacefully on the night of March 4, 2021 at Hoosier Christian Village. He was 79. Ron entered this life on April 5, 1941 in Seymour, Indiana to the loving parents Everett and Lura (Gildhouse) Otte, and the brother to Richard, Lois, Thelma, and Dorothy. Ron grew up in Seymour and graduated from Sheilds Highs School in 1959. After high school Ron went to Purdue University and earned his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture graduating in...

 Lester Elmer Wingler, of Medora, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 2, 2021 at Seymour Crossing, with his loving family by his side. He was 83. Lester entered this life on October 4, 1937 in Washington County to the late Frank and Celia (Robbins) Wingler. He was the younger brother to Marie and the older brother to Gene.  In Indianapolis, Lester was united in marriage to Elaine (Smith) Wingler. She survives at the home. He served in the US Army and was stationed at...

Omer Hackman, of Brownstown, passed away in the early morning of February 26, 2021 at IU-Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 91.            Omer entered this life on October 13, 1929 in Jackson County. He was the son of Amos and Katie (Duwe) Hackman, and the brother to Eugene, Hubert, Earl, Leon, Bill, and Lois. Omer grew up in the Grassy Fork Township and has always lived with in a half-mile of where he was born, except for the two years that he served...

Ramona Gay Guthrie Owens, of Catawba, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House of Statesville with her loving family by her side. She was 60 years old. Ramona entered this life on July 21, 1960 in Seymour, Indiana. She grew up in Medora, Indiana, and graduated from Medora Community School.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. Ramona was a social worker for...

   Douglas (Bo) Lee Griffith, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 at the Seymour Crossing Senior Community. He was 64. Bo entered this life on May 18, 1956 in Hazard, Kentucky. He was the youngest of eight children born to the loving parents, Bethel and Inis (Williams) Griffith. On November 11, 1996 in North Vernon, Indiana he married Leeann (Sutton) Griffith. She survives at the home. Bo was an avid fisherman, and loved listening to his music. He was an...

      Anne Margaret Morrone Wells, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 14, 2021.  She was 101 years old. Heaven can wait no longer.         Anne Margaret was born to Antonio and Nellie (Gordon) Morrone, Italian immigrants, in Gary, Indiana, on March 8, 1919.  She was the youngest of four children.  Her siblings Fran, Paul, and Nick preceded her in death.  Anne's given name was Anna, but...

Jason Wade Cornett, of Medora, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on January 3, 2021. He was 26. Jason entered this life on September 12, 1994 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the loving son of Kermit Cornett, Jr. and Monica (Davidson) Apolonio and the younger brother to Stephanie and the older brother to Jose.   Jason graduated from Medora Community High School Class of 2013 and later earned his CDL. He was a driver for Rumpke of Medora. Jason never traveled far...