All Obituaries

Donald Dean Mathis, Jr., age 48, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 18, 2020. Don entered this life on July 12, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the loving son of Donald Dean Mathis, Sr, and Emma (Beck) Mathis. He was a graduate of Brownstown Central High School, Class of 1990. He was a factory worker and formerly worked at NTN Driveshaft until he became disabled. Don was an avid outdoorsman. He was always ready to be outdoors and loved nature. He...

Brian Keith Elliott, age 59, of Ft. Ritner, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2020.   He entered this life on December 29, 1960, in Bedford Indiana and was the loving son of the late Henry Maurice and Dolores (Hughes) Elliott. He spent most of his life around the Ft. Ritner area, never traveling far from home.   Brian graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School Class of 1979.   Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He...

Richard Howard “Rick” Sowers, age 74, of Medora, passed away peacefully at St Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis on January 30, 2020.   Rick entered this life on October 26, 1945, in Corydon, Indiana. The loving son of Hubert Leon and Ruth Elizabeth (Jackson) Beavers. Rick spent most of his life in Medora. On February 12, 1962, he married the love of his life, Faye (Phillips) Sowers. From this blessed union of 57 years, they had a son Lonnie Dale.  Rick was a lumberjack...

David C. Smith, age 80, of Medora, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020, at Columbus Regional Hospital. David entered this life on February 12, 1939, on the family farm in Medora. He was the loving son of Mark and Jessie (Browning), Smith. David was a graduate of Medora High School Class of 1957.  On June 20, 1960, he married the love of his life, Sandra S. (Boyd) Smith at Good Sheperd Lutheran Church of Medora. Sandy preceded him on May 5, 2002.  From this union, they were...

James (Jim) Franklin Kelley, age 85, of Medora, passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2020, at Hoosier Christian Village surrounded by his loving family. James entered this life on March 27, 1934, in Carr Township. He was the loving son of Foster James and Flora Weddell Kelley Bever. He spent most of his life in Jackson County and went to Clearspring School On June 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to Wilma J. (Pate) Kelley at Calvary Lutheran Church of Bedford.  This happy...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayman, 81, of Medora, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at IU Health in Bloomington. He was born in Medora to the late Oscar and Wilma (Jackson) Wayman. Funeral services will be conducted by Hague Funeral Home at Medora Pentecostal Church on Saturday, January 4 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Gill officiating. Burial will follow at White River Valley Cemetery in Medora with full military graveside rites. Family and friends may call at Medora Pentecostal Church...

Leslie W. Charles, age 81, of Clearspring, passed away peacefully at Westview Nursing and Rehab of Bedford. Les entered this life on September 15, 1938, in Hazard, Kentucky. He was the loving son of Thomas and Maggie (Hamilton) Charles. On January 1, 1998, Les was united in marriage to Patricia Elmore Charles, she survives. Les was a loving husband and father.  He loved going to Flea Markets for bargains and spending time fishing. He worked as a professional asbestos removal expert,...

Opal Trapp, 74, of Seymour, entered eternal rest peacefully on November 12, 2019, at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana.   Opal entered this life on December 6, 1944, in Heltonville, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Charley and Goldie Martin Reed Smith.    Opal was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Seymour and loved to sing. She worked at several factories and as a waitress at several restaurants before she retired. Opal loved to walk all...

Dorothy M. Hehman, 97, of Seymour, passed away peacefully early on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy entered this life on April 9, 1922, in Jackson County, Indiana, the loving daughter of Fred and Mathilda (Mellenbruch) Claycamp. She was a graduate of Cortland High School Class of 1939. She was the only one of her 10 siblings that graduated with a diploma.  On November 9, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl F. Hehman at St. Paul...

William Thomas (Bill) Burnside III, age 72, of Freetown, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis with his loving family by his side.  Bill was born on June 15, 1947, in Seymour, IN.  He was the son of the late Bernard L & Betty J. (Persinger) Burnside.  Bill was a 1965 graduate of Brownstown Central High School and a 1974 IU graduate.  He was the owner of Burnside Insurance for 34 years before his retirement in 2017. ...