All Obituaries

Michael Dale Abbott Sr., age 63, Osgood passed away on Monday November 23, 2020 at Kings Daughter Hospital in Madison.  He was born in Indianapolis on February 14, 1957 the son of the late Marion Abbott and Shirley (Taylor) McAdams. Mike grew up in the Lawrenceburg community and was a graduate of Lawrenceburg High School Class of 1974.  Upon graduating school, Mike entered the workforce at Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison Ohio. After a couple years, he began working at...

Isaac Patrick Yocum, age 24 passed away on Monday .  He was born in Batesville, IN on May 28, 1996, the son of Susan Kappes and Brian Borders.  Isaac enjoyed being with his family and friends.  He liked to play a game of cards or go to his dad's to watch the football games.  He made several different pieces of jewelry over the years. He is survived by mother Susan, father Brian Graveside services will be held on Friday November 27, 2020 at 10 am. in Cliff Hill...

Sarah (Korb) Paulson passed away Wednesday evening at her home in New Marion.  She was born on February 17, 1983 the daughter of Douglas Scalf and Paula (Korb) Cole. She was a graduate of Colerain High School.  She had worked as a nurse's delegate in a group home in Cincinnati.  She was a football fan and loved being a mom.  Her kids were her world. She is survived by daughter Anastasia Chamblin, son Alaric Paulson, her parents Doug and Paula, grandmother Barbara...

John F. Meisberger, age 81 of Versailles passed away on November 7, 2020.  John was born on December 6, 1938 in Milan, In the son of the late Edward G. and Marie (Ebel) Meisberger. John grew up in the New Marion area along with his brother and sisters.  He was a true country kid, from playing softball to farming, John enjoyed the outdoors.  He was a proud New Marion Panther graduate class of 1957 Upon completing school, John entered the workforce, however in 1962 he...

R. Stephen “Steve” Gookins, 75, of Osgood, Indiana, passed away at his home on Friday, November 6, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born on April 11, 1945 to the late Ralph B. and Fanny (Booth) Gookins.  Steve graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1963.  Upon graduation from Franklin College in 1967, Steve embarked on a 32 year career with the Jac-Cen-Del School Corporation, serving as a history and government teacher as well as an elementary...

The community of Osgood lost a familiar smile, Gene Russell Flint Sr. age 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday April 11, 2020.  Gene was born on October 27, 1965 the son of Gene Arthur and Alene (Cave) Flint in Madison, IN.  His childhood would see him move from Texas to Tennessee, before settling in Osgood. Gene finished his schooling at Jac-Cen-Del and was a graduate of the Class of 1983.  After completing school Gene joined the United States Army and began his basic...

Kenneth William Lee, age 49, of Versailles passed away on October 13, 2020.  He was born on August 16, 1972 the son of Kennie and Carolyn (McConnell) in Batesville, IN Kenneth grew up n Versailles along with his brother and sisters.  He attended South Ripley school and was a graduate of the class of 1990.  After completing high school, he entered the workforce.  He spent several years working with Local 741 laborers union.  He enjoyed staying busy, he had...

Clinton Alvin Hilshorst, age 77 of Osgood, passed away early Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Clinton was born in Cincinnati on December 6, 1942 to the late Clinton and Elizabeth (Bowman) Hilshorst.  After his completion of High School, Clinton continued his education in automotive mechanics. Clinton worked for several years at Glenway tire shop and began teaching for Cincinnati Job Core Center in...

Clara Marie (Hardebeck) Wagner, age 91 of Osgood passed away on Sunday September 27, 2020 at Aspen Place in Greensburg.  Clara Marie was born on September 6, 1929 in Millhousen, the daughter of the late George H. Hardebeck and Rose Mary Redelman.   She grew up along with her brothers and sisters outside of Millhousen. She attended grade school in Millhousen before completing high school in Napoleon.  She was a proud Napoleon Bearcat Graduate Class of 1947.  After...

Guy “Hoss” Lee Craig, age 80 of Osgood passed away surrounded by his family.  Guy was born, just over the hill from his current home on August 23, 1940, the son of the late Calvin and Delia (Black) Craig.  Guy grew up on the family farm and died on it, the farm has been in the family since 1863. Guy was a proud Bearcat, graduating in the last class at Napoleon High School, Class of 1960.  Upon finishing high school, Guy proudly served in the United States Army,...