Local obituaries for Neal's Funeral Home
Michael Blaine Wolfe
Aug 3, 2026
Michael Blaine Wolfe, 51, of Osgood, passed away on Monday, August 3, at Manderley Health Care in Osgood.
Mike was born on November 12, 1974, in Marshall County, West Virginia, the son of Michael Wolfe and Deborah Clegg.
He graduated from Heath High School in Paducah, Kentucky, in 1995. Mike worked on various farms around the Paducah area and also helped with...
Laverne Elizabeth Fletcher
Jul 30, 2026
LaVerne Elizabeth Fletcher, age 89, of Milan, passed away on Thursday evening at Ripley Crossing.
She was born on October 20, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Henrietta (Hunkler) Black. She graduated from Xavier High School. LaVerne began her family and was blessed with three children. She raised her family in the Cincinnati area before moving...
Judy Maxine Tichenor
Jul 28, 2026
Judy Maxine (Allen) Tichenor, 85, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Born on November 13, 1940, in Greensburg, Indiana, Judy spent her entire life in the community she loved. After graduating from high school, she attended beautician school in Venice, Florida. She devoted more than 60 years to her career as a hairstylist, spending many of those...
Ruth Francis Schneider
Jul 28, 2026
Ruth Francis Schneider, age 95, of Osgood, passed away Tuesday evening at Manderley Health Campus.
She was born on May 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Carl and Clara Schneider.
After finishing high school, Ruth entered the workforce, where she spent many years in secretarial and clerical positions. She was known for her strong work ethic and dedication throughout her career.
She...
Cyril Joseph Duerstock
Jul 19, 2026
Cyril Joseph Duerstock, age 89, of Napoleon, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2026, on his farm surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 4, 1937, in Millhousen, Indiana, the son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Menkedick) Duerstock. Cyril was a proud graduate of Napoleon High School, Class of 1955.
On June 2, 1962, he married Rita Thole,...
Denzil "Bud" Eugene Grow
Jul 6, 2026
Denzil "Bud" Eugene Grow, age 89, of Napoleon, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Bud was born on November 5, 1936, on his grandmother Weber's farm in southern Decatur County. He was the son of the late Denzil and Nellie (Weber) Grow. He cherished his childhood summers working on the family...
Carolyn Ann Rutter
Jul 1, 2026
Carolyn Ann Rutter, age 76, of Osgood, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born on August 17, 1949, in Switzerland County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Scroggins) Warner. Carolyn attended Switzerland County schools before entering the workforce. She spent several years employed at the U.S. Shoe Factory...
Elizabeth Paige Stone
Jun 22, 2026
Elizabeth Paige Stone, age 32, of Osgood, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday evening. She courageously battled cancer for several years.
Elizabeth was born on December 15, 1993, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Larry Stone and Donna (McDaniel) Stone. She attended Franklin County High School and, after graduation, worked for Jayco Cleaning Service before her...
Patricia Ann Pettit
Jun 20, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Huntington) Pettit, age 75, of Batesville, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning. She was born on December 21, 1950, in Milan, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Leonard and Ruth (Pate)Huntington.
After high school, Pat entered the workforce and spent many years employed in various factories. The majority of her career was dedicated to working at Valeo and Hillenbrand’s, where...
Brian Dale Powers
Jun 12, 2026
Brian Dale Powers of Osgood passed away at his home on June 12, 2026, at the age of 60. He was born on April 14, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He left this world peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.
Brian was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marjorie...
Jill Ganell Campbell
Jun 11, 2026
Jill Ganell Campbell, of Osgood, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Born on October 19, 1963, in Casey County, Kentucky, Jill was the daughter of the late Arlis and Irene (Murphy) Lay.
Jill was a loving mother who was immensely proud of her children. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and especially cherishing moments with her...
Rowan Gomez
Jun 6, 2026
Rowan Lawrenzo Virgil Gomez, precious son, brother, grandson, and beloved family member, passed away at just six months old at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, surrounded by his loving family.
Rowan was born on December 3, 2025, in Cincinnati. Though his time on earth was far too short, the love and joy he brought into the world will last forever. Rowan was...
Debra Sue Adams
May 20, 2026
Debra Sue Adams (“Debbie”) of Batesville passed away at The Christ Hospital on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Greensburg on January 6, 1954, the daughter of the late Charles and Jewell (Bowles) Croddy. She grew up in New Point and attended North Decatur High School.
In 1969, while walking in New Point with her friends,...
Steven Alvin Watkins
May 14, 2026
Steven Alvin Watkins, age 57, was born in Cincinnati on January 28, 1969. He spent most of his life in the Tri-State area, where he worked in construction and as a welder. A couple of years ago, Steven moved to Batesville, where he found his soulmate and fiancée, Sandra McGuire. Together they enjoyed driving through the countryside and attending local...
Nancy Lu Riechers
May 12, 2026
Nancy Lu (Barnes) Riechers, 75, of Osgood, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Indiana Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on August 18, 1950, in Auburn, the daughter of the late Francis Newsom and Nancy Romaine (Perry) Barnes.
Nancy attended University of Georgia, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Education. While living in Georgia, she met...
Jeremy Harry Woytsek
Apr 29, 2026
Jeremy Harry Woytsek, 48, passed away surrounded by family on April 29, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Born on October 16, 1977, at Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of James and Cindy (Baker) Woytsek.
His life was shaped by loyalty, humor, and love for his family and friends....
Kevin Kendall Sturgeon
Mar 5, 2026
Kevin Kendall Sturgeon, 67, of Osgood, passed away Thursday evening at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville.
Kevin was born on August 29, 1958, in Milan, Indiana, the son of Harold Sturgeon and Jean (Stoneking) Gray. He was a graduate of South Ripley High School in Versailles.
Kevin spent the majority of his working years with Batesville Tool & Die, where he worked...
Karen Louise McKown
Feb 8, 2026
Karen Louise (Rumph) McKown, age 82, of Osgood, passed away early Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, at Manderley Health Care.
She was born in Weatherford, Texas, the only child of Loran and Irene Mary (Knigga) Rumph. Karen graduated from Dillsboro High School in 1961 and continued her education at Ball State University, graduating in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education.
The year...
Steve James Zigan
Jan 31, 2026
Steve James Zigan, age 88, of Versailles, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. He was born on July 25, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Stephen and Esther (Melland) Zigan.
Steve graduated from Messmer High School in 1956 and went on to attend Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Marquette, he...
James Monroe Grigsby
Jan 23, 2026
James Monroe Grigsby, 95, was born in Prattsburg, Indiana, on April 14, 1930, the son of the late Beckham and Cinda Lou (Branson) Grigsby. At an early age, his family moved to what became known as Grigsby’s Hill, outside of Delaware, Indiana, where he grew up on the family farm alongside his brothers and sisters.
James was a proud graduate of...
