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Odell Burris, 83, of Edinburgh, passed away September 18, 2024. He was born October 26, 1940, in Columbia, Kentucky, to the late Cautis and Savannah Streeval Burris. Odell is survived by his sons, Chris (Amy) Burris, of Edinburgh, and David Burris; of Edinburgh; brothers Carlie Burris, of Edinburgh, and Billy (Patty) Burris, of Columbus; sister Peggy (James) Coffey, of Edinburgh; grandchildren, Ty Burris, Mahaley Mosley, Christopher Burris, Tyler Blankenship, Michael Hill, Heather Stout; great grandchildren, MaKyn Gibson, Benton Burris, Jayla Stout, Adam Stout, and Taylor Stout; long-time companion, Katie Gross; her children, Allen Burton, of Edinburgh, Lisa Burton, of Edinburgh, Denise...

Saturday, July 13, 2024, started out for Raymond Turner, 89, of Edinburgh, the same way that the last few days had been going. He was under hospice care, in the bed at his home on Holland Street, preparing to cross the valley of death. The fact that he was at home is a testimony to the love of His wife and family. He had lived in that house for the last 50 years and it was where he wanted to die. And so, the family kept a long-standing promise they had made to him--to care for him at home until the end. And so it was, after several days of people coming and going, people caring for him, loving him, telling him how much he meant to them, praying, reading Scripture, the house was quiet...

Jackie "Jack" D. Gray, 76, of Edinburgh, passed away July 12, 2024, at his home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1948, in Columbus, to the late Arthur and Pauline Metzger Gray. He married Marsha Kay Abbett Gray on July 22, 1967, in Columbus, and she survives. In addition to his work as a meat-cutter, working at Jay-C in Edinburgh, Jack was a truly selfless man. He served alongside the members of the Edinburgh Ministerial Association (now the Edinburgh Fellowship of Churches). He directed the Edinburgh Ministerial Association Food Pantry and later was the overseer of the Edinburgh Cheer Fund upon the retirement of Allen Smith. Jack is also survived by his...

Teresa Faye Lee-Burton, 63, of Edinburgh, passed away October 13, 2023. She was born December 1, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana, to the late Darrell and Violet "Vicky" Bailey Burton. She married Buford Burton on July 30, 1987, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1995. She married Kenneth Lee on August 12, 2012, and he survives. Other survivors include her sons Darrell (Elizabeth) Burton, of Edinburgh, and Randy Burton; daughter Pamela (Jeremy) Steinke, of Franklin; step-son, Brandon (Brittany) Lee, of Peoga, Indiana; step-daughter, Danielle Lee, of Edinburgh; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Toby Burton and Buford Burton,...

Ronald E. Smith, Sr., 76, of Edinburgh, passed away October 11, 2023. He was born February 16, 1947, in Edinburgh to the late Delmer Guy and Lida Irene Caldwell Smith. He was married to Norilyn Albinda Smith on August 21, 2016, and she survives. Other survivors include his sons, Ronald E. (Joeli) Smith, of Greenfield, and Donald E. Smith, of Edinburgh; daughters Arlene D. (Joe) Stuart, of Westport, and Sheenna Lynn Smith, of Edinburgh; brothers, Ernie (Judy) Smith, of Edinburgh, and Freddie (Brenda) Smith, of Edinburgh; ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild, due in January. He was also preceded in death by his brothers James Delmer Smith and Harold...

Frieda Mae Williams, 78, formerly of Marshall, Illinois, passed away September 9, 2023, in Columbus, Indiana where she has lived the past few years. She was born August 7, 1945, in Terre Haute, to the late Walter Fred and Lucy Martina (Goucher) Nenneman. She graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute, and then from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Her first teaching job was in Kankakee, IL. She married Lance Aaron Williams in December 1968, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and he survives. They moved to Hastings, NE where she taught 5th and 6th grade. She is survived by her daughter Shauncee (Larry) Johnson, of Columbus; son Chancelor (Angela) Williams, of The Woodlands, TX;...

Jason L. Whetstine, 51, of Franklin, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was the first of five siblings born on June 2, 1972, in Franklin, Indiana to parents Nicolas Eugene Whetstine and Jennifer Ann Whetstine (Wilborn). He was a graduate of Edinburgh Community High School. Jason fathered two children, his namesake, Jason L. Whetstine, Jr. (Veronica Hancock Lawson) and Jennifer Opal Ann Whetstine (Angela Thompson Fannin) who will miss him immensely. He enjoyed scavenging for morels and arrowheads, fishing, hunting and spending time with loved ones. Survivors include his father, children, granddaughter, Gaia Whetstine, siblings, Heath Whetstine (Pamela), Matthew Whetstine (Tonie), Nicole Fox...

Sarah Catharine Elliott Lee-Plough, 96, formerly of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, after a brief illness. She had recently moved to Northridge Gracious Retirement Living in Fishers, Indiana. Born January 13, 1927, she was the only surviving child of Henry Ray and Pauline Collins Kuqua Elliott. Sarah graduated from Connersville High School and Purdue University and retired from the Fayette County School Corporation, having taught 35 years in the English, Journalism, and Home Economics Departments. Sarah owned and managed the Willows Restaurant in Connersville for over 17 years. Sarah lived most of her life on the farm in Connersville and Jackson Townships of...

Sharon A. Miller, 81, of Edinburgh, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born September 1, 1941, in Edinburgh to the late Oscar and Mildred Stillabower Smith. She married Larry K. Miller on April 9, 1961, in Edinburgh, and he survives. She is also survived by her son Randy (Sherry) Miller, of Edinburgh; daughter Tellisa (Jeff) Skirvin, of Franklin; grandchildren, Sean (Bridgett) Barnett, of Columbus, Zachary Miller, of California, Samantha (Jacob) Baas, of Franklin, and Jacob Skirvin, of Franklin; and great grandchildren Amber, Lucas, and Liam. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Miller; brothers, Harold Smith, Donald Smith, and Raymond Smith;...

Sharon A. Miller, 81, of Edinburgh, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born September 1, 1941, in Edinburgh to the late Oscar and Mildred Stillabower Smith. She married Larry K. Miller on April 9, 1961, in Edinburgh, and he survives. She is also survived by her son Randy (Sherry) Miller, of Edinburgh; daughter Tellisa (Jeff) Skirvin, of Franklin; grandchildren, Sean (Bridgett) Barnett, of Columbus, Zachary Miller, of California, Samantha (Jacob) Baas, of Franklin, and Jacob Skirvin, of Franklin; and great grandchildren Amber, Lucas, and Liam. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Miller; brothers, Harold Smith, Donald Smith, and Raymond Smith;...

Sharon A. Miller, 81, of Edinburgh, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born September 1, 1941, in Edinburgh to the late Oscar and Mildred Stillabower Smith. She married Larry K. Miller on April 9, 1961, in Edinburgh, and he survives. She is also survived by her son Randy (Sherry) Miller, of Edinburgh; daughter Tellisa (Jeff) Skirvin, of Franklin; grandchildren, Sean (Bridgett) Barnett, of Columbus, Zachary Miller, of California, Samantha (Jacob) Baas, of Franklin, and Jacob Skirvin, of Franklin; and great grandchildren Amber, Lucas, and Liam. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Miller; brothers, Harold Smith, Donald Smith, and Raymond Smith;...

Peggy Ann Wagner, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. She married William R. Wagner on November 11, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Dennis (Terrie) Wagner, of Greenwood, and Bryan (Debbie) Wagner, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. She was a quilter, a great cook and a wonderful baker of your choice of birthday cake. She loved playing cards, but most important to Peggy was her family and enjoying the grandbabies. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May...

Peggy Ann Wagner, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. She married William R. Wagner on November 11, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Dennis (Terrie) Wagner, of Greenwood, and Bryan (Debbie) Wagner, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. She was a quilter, a great cook and a wonderful baker of your choice of birthday cake. She loved playing cards, but most important to Peggy was her family and enjoying the grandbabies. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May...

Peggy Ann Wagner, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. She married William R. Wagner on November 11, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Dennis (Terrie) Wagner, of Greenwood, and Bryan (Debbie) Wagner, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. She was a quilter, a great cook and a wonderful baker of your choice of birthday cake. She loved playing cards, but most important to Peggy was her family and enjoying the grandbabies. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May...

Peggy Ann Wagner, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. She married William R. Wagner on November 11, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Dennis (Terrie) Wagner, of Greenwood, and Bryan (Debbie) Wagner, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. She was a quilter, a great cook and a wonderful baker of your choice of birthday cake. She loved playing cards, but most important to Peggy was her family and enjoying the grandbabies. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May...

February 28, 1953 - April 3, 2023. With great sorrow, the Wills family shares that Howard W. Wills, a resident of Nashville, Indiana, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2023. Howard was born on February 28, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to Howard A. Wills, Jr. and Evelyn V. Wills (Wonnacott) who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his stepfather Edward Wonnacott and stepsister Jean Ince. He is survived by his wife Candy Wills, brother Raymond (Paula) Wills, stepbrother Don Wonnacott, stepsister Debbie (Jeff) Kochis, and nephews Eric (Gina) Wills, Nicholas (Sarah) Wills, and Isaac Wills. He was a devoted great uncle to Grace, Tyler, Lyla, Jay, Cory, and Oliver Wills. He...

Mable Vincent, 82, Franklin, died December 31, 2022. Services: 12:00, Noon, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Who So Ever Will Community Church, Edinburgh. Visitation: 10:00 a.m., until Noon at the church. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Arrangements: Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

Mable Vincent, 82, Franklin, died December 31, 2022. Services: 12:00, Noon, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Who So Ever Will Community Church, Edinburgh. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. until Noon at the church. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery. Arrangements: Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

Johney I. Muncy, 60, of Edinburgh, passed away December 5, 2022. He was born July 6, 1962, in Columbus, to the late William Muncy and Karen McDuffee Losh, and she survives. Johney was self-employed and was part of Who So Ever Will Community Church. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father William Muncy, his wife, Geena Burton Muncy, and his daughter, Kristin Muncy. He is survived by his mother, Karen (Bud) Losh, of Edinburgh; partner, Jill Muncy; daughters, Geena Marie (Justin) Fields, of Columbus, and Rebecca (Jason Alstott) Muncy, of Franklin; brothers, Todd (Pam) Muncy, of Columbus, Daniel "Danny"...

Herman Ray Norton, Jr., 52, of Edinburgh, passed away November 18, 2022. He was born November 4, 1970 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Herman Ray Norton, Sr., and Gladys Carol Petty Harmon. He was married to Kimberly Plumlee, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons Steven (Taneal) Norton, of Mt. Auburn, and Braxton Norton, of Edinburgh; daughter, Jenna Carol Norton, of Edinburgh; brother, Richard Myers, of Edinburgh; sisters, Donna Neri, of Columbus, Heather Norton, of Columbus, Michelle Norton, of Kentucky, Angel Norton, of Kentucky, and Lisa Densen of Edinburgh; four grandchildren; and step-mother, Lisa Norton, of Taylorsville, Kentucky. He was also preceded in death by his...

Herman Ray Norton, Jr., 52, of Edinburgh, passed away November 18, 2022. He was born November 4, 1970 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Herman Ray Norton, Sr., and Gladys Carol Petty Harmon. He was married to Kimberly Plumlee, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons Steven (Taneal) Norton, of Mt. Auburn, and Braxton Norton, of Edinburgh; daughter, Jenna Carol Norton, of Edinburgh; brother, Richard Myers, of Edinburgh; sisters, Donna Neri, of Columbus, Heather Norton, of Columbus, Michelle Norton, of Kentucky, Angel Norton, of Kentucky, and Lisa Densen of Edinburgh; four grandchildren; and step-mother, Lisa Norton, of Taylorsville, Kentucky. He was also preceded in death by his...