All Obituaries

Jewel Lene (Brock) Miser, age 79, of Medora passed away peacefully at Northwood of Salem on July 6, 2019. Jewel entered this life near Delany Park in Washington County, Indiana on May 11, 1940, to the late Ephie and Ida Louise (Calloway) Brock.  On June 1, 1957, at Weddleville Lutheran Church she married Thomas James Beavers. From this union, they were blessed with four children, Rita, Tammy, Joseph, and James. Tom preceded her in 2007. Jewel was a devoted wife, loving mother, and...

Leta Zollman, age 97, of Medora, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2019, at Willow Crossing of Columbus. Leta entered this life at Annis, Idaho on January 10, 1922, to the late James and Pearl (Campbell) Barron. On November 23, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was united in marriage to Thomas Beem Zollman. From this union, she was blessed with two children, Robert Beem, and Linda Lou. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Leta was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Arnold Dean Blackwell, age 86, of Brownstown, was welcomed into his heavenly home on July 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Dean entered this life on November 12, 1932, in Portland, Maine to the late George and Esther (Mott) French. He was adopted and raised by his Uncle Seth and Aunt Irene Blackwell. After graduating from Weymouth High School in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Dean joined the US Navy and served on the battleship USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He met his beautiful...

Carolyn A. Smith, age 89, formerly of Medora entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Schneck Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Carolyn entered this life in Paris, Illinois on April 30, 1930. The loving daughter of the late Ofa and Freida (Scheerer) Airhart.  On October 30, 1955, she married George Merrill “Bussie” Smith in Paris, Illinois and made residence in Medora, Indiana. This happy union of 41 years was blessed with three children,...

Juanita Sturgill, age 73, of Leesville passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019, at Lake Pointe Village of Scottsburg with her loving family by her side. Juanita entered this life on December 10, 1945, in Bedford, Indiana and was the loving daughter of the late Charles (Mib) and Betty (Allen) Milligan. She was a graduate of Tunnelton High School, class of 1963. She worked at Dura Automotive for over 20 years. She loved playing cards, playing bingo, and going to the casino to play the slot...

Sandra Kay Hattabaugh, of Medora, passed away peacefully at Schneck Medical Center on May 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was 67. Sandy entered this life on March 16, 1952 in Salem, Indiana, the loving daughter of the late Forrest and Maysel (Temple) Ray.  She was a lifelong resident of Medora and graduated from Medora High School Class of 1970.  On July 3, 1970, she married Billy Hattabaugh Sr. and from this union, they were blessed with three children, Brent,...

Shirley Ann Huffman, age 84,  formerly of Medora passed away peacefully at the Hoosier Christian Village on May 1, 2019, at 9:45 am. Shirley entered this life on November 22, 1934, in Jackson County, Indiana to the late George B. and Hazel (Brown) Umphress.  She was a graduate of Medora High School and married the love of her life, Dale Huffman.  He preceded her in death on October 25, 1997. She was a loving mother and Ma-maw Shirley to her family. She was a homemaker and...

Jerry Shepard, age 80, of Medora passed away peacefully on Good Friday April 19, 2019 at the Covered Bridge Health Campus surrounded by his loving family. What an amazing blessing to have Jerry pass into Heaven the same day our Lord and Savior died for us.Jerry entered life on September 9, 1938 in Medora, Indiana to the late George and Irene (Flynn) Shepard. Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Medora High School. He married the love of his life Georgiann (Barlow) Shepard on April 12,1957 at Medora...

Max Perry, age 84, of Brownstown passed away peacefully on the early morning of April 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Max entered this life on September 9, 1934, in Point Isabel, Indiana to the late Harold and Mildred (Hiatt) Perry.  Max married the love of his life, Barbara (Davers) Perry at Herbst United Methodist Church of Herbst, Indiana.He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa. Max was a farmer in the dairy industry his whole life. He was a member of...

Mary Patricia “Pat” Sweeney, age 79, of Brownstown passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Pat entered this life on May 27, 1939, in Brownstown, Indiana to the late Foster and Ruby (McCollum) McCory. She was a graduate of Brownstown High School and was a member of the National Honor’s Society.  On October 19, 1956, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Sweeney at Brownstown First Baptist Church. From this union, they...