All Obituaries

Glenna Marie Ward, age 81 passed away on August 3 at her home.  Glenna was born on November 18, 1939, the daughter of the late James and America (Dezarn) Grills in Batesville.  She grew up in the Benham community along with her brothers and sister. Upon completion of school Glenna met Bernie Ward of Osgood, and they were united in marriage on April 22, 1961.  They were blessed with son Randy.  Glenna was clear to state Randy was the sunshine of her life.  However,...

Walter L. Hermesch, 93, of Osgood, died July 20, 2021, at his home. He was born February 4, 1928, in St. Maurice, Indiana, the second oldest child of Robert Sr. and Kathryn (Nieman) Hermesch. He grew up on a farm near Millhousen and graduated from Napoleon High School in 1946. He subsequently served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Stuttgart, Germany, being promoted to the rank of sergeant. Walter worked the majority of his life as a brick mason, mainly for Bruns-Gutzwiller in...

James “Jim” Wayne Fuqua Sr. age 59, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday July 11, 2021.  James was born on July 22, 1961, the son of the late James and Jeraldine (Flint) Fuqua. He has been a lifelong Osgood resident.  Jim married Chandra Dilk on April 16, 2000.  Jim spent his life in the construction business, working and owning JC Carpentry.  He had self-taught himself on numerous projects over the years.  He enjoyed making people smile and...

Barbara Jean Wood, age 72 of Versailles passed away in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday June 19, 2021.  She was born on November 18, 1948, the daughter of William and Ruth (Rhienfrank) Canada.  She grew up along with her brothers and sister outside of Versailles. Barbara was a Graduate of South Ripley High School.  Early in her teen years a certain boy caught her attention, he went on to join the service.  However, fate united her and Donnie Wood on December 4,...

James "Butch" Larry Hosmer, age 77 of Osgood passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Delaware, Indiana to the late Theodore and Dorothy Gilland Hosmer on April 16, 1944. Butch was known for his crazy loving sense of humor! People in his neighborhood were used to seeing him sitting on his front porch waving and yelling at them with his big smile! He was jokingly and lovingly referred to as “Santas Little Elf.”...

Kathryn Marie Groves Owens, age 81 of Osgood, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, Indiana. She was born May 30, 1940 to the late Roger Lee and Mary Glen Berry Groves Sr. She married John C. Owens on April 21, 1956 at the Wesleyan Church in Versailles, Indiana. She and John raised their family in Osgood. Along with raising her family, in her early years, she worked 24 years at the US Shoe Factory. Kathryn was no ordinary woman, she was the epitome of a...

Norman Preston Horn, age 69, of Osgood passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021.  He was born on February 19, 1952, the son of the late Elias and Amandia (Hoover) Horn in Kentucky.  He had lived in the Connersville community prior to moving to Osgood area several years ago.  He had retired from Batesville Casket Company after 25 plus years.  Norman is survived by sons; Chadwick (Betty) Horn of Connersville, Brad Horn of Napoleon, and Jesse (Jennifer) Horn of Connersville,...

Chad Edward White passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home outside of Osgood. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Chad managed his illness with strength and grace and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was surrounded by his wife and sons, along with other family members whom he loved and adored more than anything else in the world. Chad was born to Rocky Dean and Susan Ann Brunner White on January 20, 1974 in Dearborn County,...

Melvin Russell Ogden, age 70, of Osgood passed away on Sunday May 30, 2021.  He was born on July 24, 1950, the son of the late Dallas and Ellen (Barnes) Ogden in Milan, Indiana.  Melvin was a lifelong resident of Osgood.  He had worked for several years at the US Shoe Factory and then for J & J Packaging in Sunman.  He enjoyed junking along with his brother.  Melvin loved the outdoors and his dogs.  He was a member of the Sons of Osgood American Legion. He...

Jeraldine May Fuqua, age 87, of Osgood passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021.  She was born on November 21, 1933 the daughter of the late Russell and Clara (Arney) Flint.  She grew up in the New Marion community graduating from New Marion High School.  In the early 1950’s she entered the workforce.  She moved for a short while to Columbus and worked retail in Indianapolis.  She would meet James Fuqua thru her family, and they married in 1954.   They...