All Obituaries

One very courageous woman, Cindy Miller, age 61 of Osgood peacefully passed in the early morning hours of June 19, 2018, surrounded by those she loved most.  She was born on January 23, 1957, in Champagne, Illinois and shortly after her family moved to Versailles. The remainder life was lived in the local area. She was a graduate of the South Ripley Class of 1975. After she moved to Versailles and over the course of her high school days, she met many...

Take a moment to imagine the joy that Jesus brought to our sister in Christ and the glorious glow upon her face the second Jesus opened his arms to welcome her home.   Heaven called one of its angels home on Friday, June 15, 2018.  Brenda Jean Utter, 68 of Osgood passed away surrounded by her family.   Brenda was born on January 11, 1950 at the former Milan Hospital. Brenda was the daughter of Harley and Eula Mae (Miller) Utter.  In earlier years, she grew up...

Take a moment to pause and make someone smile.   Brian Scott Collins, age 58, of Osgood did that every minute of his life.  On the evening of Sunday, June 10, 2018, Heaven’s doors opened and ushered Scott in to his eternal home to be filled with his laughter. Scott was born on October 28, 1959, the son of Algar and Margaret (Bolt) in Dearborn County, Indiana.  He grew up outside of Osgood along with his brother and sisters, and enjoyed life to its...

Kevin Fay Bishop, 74 died peacefully in his Lakeland, Florida home on June 16, 2015. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the United States Navy as a Fireman on the USS Forrestal-CVA 59. Kevin was born March 1, 1941 In Indianapolis, Indiana. to Fay Leslie Bishop and Katherine (Shipley) Faulkner. He joined the Navy in 1958 and served until 1964 both active and reserve duty. He resided for many years in Osgood as the...

Cole Isaac Dufrene left his cape behind and gained his angel wings on May 27, 2018.  Our little hero, with his fine hair, was born on July 8, 2008 to Cory Michael and Rachel Lee (Ent) Dufrene in Batesville.  He fought every day of his life and changed all of our lives in ways we could never imagine.  Cole was the toughest boy we ever met, but greeted us all with that infectious smile. Cole is survived by his hero, his life line, his best friend, Rachel Dufrene,...

Betty Ann (Schmidt) Hallgarth, 83 , of Versailles passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.  She was born the daughter of the late Edward and Sadie (Young) Schmidt on December 12, 1934.  Betty was a graduate of the Napoleon School class of 1954.  Shortly after graduation, she met Charles D. Hallgarth and the two of them married on July 18, 1959.  They moved and spent the next 40 plus years together until his death in 2003.  Betty’s pride and joy...

Paul Wayne Beverly, age 56 of Osgood passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. Paul was born on December 18, 1961, the son of the late Muncie and Dorothy (Chilton) Beverly of Batesville, IN. He grew up in the Fairview area along with his brothers and sister. Paul met and married the love of his life, Brenda (Schuck) on July 2, 1988. The two of them spent the rest of their lives together in Osgood. He was a member of the Bridge of Hope Church in...

Deborah (Debbie) Diane Leonetti, age 62, of Holton passed away on Saturday May 19, 2018 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville.  Debbie was born on September 8, 1955 the daughter of the late Robert and Ann (Keeton) Johnson.  She grew up in Osgood along with her brothers and sister.  Debbie was a lady that took great pride in herself and her family.  Family to her was the center of her being and she always wanted to be there for them.  The one thing you...

Leroy “Gene” Mayberry, age 72, of Holton passed away on Tuesday May 15 in Columbus, IN surrounded by his family.  Gene was born on August 2, 1945 in Fayette County, IN,  the son of the late Lewis and Viola (Larkey) Mayberry.  Gene grew up in the Richmond area along with his brothers and sisters and graduated from Webster High School in the class of 1964. Little did he know that a blind date set-up by friends in 1964 would change his life.  He met...

James (Jim) Arthur Wagner, 78, of Hartsville, passed away Tuesday, May 8, at his home. Visitation will be Friday, May 11, at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood, Indiana, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Funeral Services being held at 2:00 pm., also at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Saint Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Napoleon, Indiana. Jim was born March 5, 1940, in Osgood, Indiana, the son of the late Arthur and Leona Wagner. He was a graduate of Holton High...