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Ron Dale Hawn, age 69, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, with his wife, Denise, by his side. Mr. Hawn was baptized in the Christian faith in 1994. Ron graduated from Seymour High School in 1972. He also graduated from Oakland City College with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Indiana University with a master's degree in education. He taught secondary education in science and biology. He loved high school basketball and coached boys' varsity basketball for the Austin, Whiteland, Delphi, Jeffersonville, and West Washington school systems. He was also a high school golf coach for the Jeffersonville school system....

Ron Dale Hawn, age 69, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, with his wife, Denise, by his side. Mr. Hawn was baptized in the Christian faith in 1994. Ron graduated from Seymour High School in 1972. He also graduated from Oakland City College with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Indiana University with a master's degree in education. He taught secondary education in science and biology. He loved high school basketball and coached boys' varsity basketball for the Austin, Whiteland, Delphi, Jeffersonville, and West Washington school systems. He was also a high school golf coach for the Jeffersonville school system....

Paul Norman Darlage, age 83, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Darlage was a lifetime active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he held various church offices. Paul loved his family and loved spending time with them, and he was also a friend to many people. He was a life-long farmer, as he was born and raised on the family farm. He helped his parents on the farm at an early age and continued working on the farm during his lifetime. He loved being on the farm, and he had a passion for all his livestock. Paul was also a Pioneer Seed Corn salesman for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, "fixing junk",...

Paul Norman Darlage, age 83, of Seymour, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mr. Darlage was a lifetime active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he held various church offices. Paul loved his family and loved spending time with them, and he was also a friend to many people. He was a life-long farmer, as he was born and raised on the family farm. He helped his parents on the farm at an early age and continued working on the farm during his lifetime. He loved being on the farm, and he had a passion for all his livestock. Paul was also a Pioneer Seed Corn salesman for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, "fixing junk",...

Kenneth Lee Wray, age 87, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wray was a member of the Houston Christian Church for many years, and he recently was attending Seymour Christian Church with his family. Born on October 24, 1936, in Jackson County, Kenneth was the son of Wayne and Pauline (Axsom) Wray, both of whom preceded him in death. Kenneth was a child of the depression era. While growing up, he learned the importance of being self-sufficient and providing for a family. At age 7, he made his first sale by selling a chicken to a peddler. This started his love of selling. On June 1, 1956, at St. Paul Christian Church,...

Betty Jane (Butt) Gillespie, of Brownstown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by loved ones. She was 84 years old. Born on April 1, 1940, in Milan, Betty was the daughter of W.R. "Red" and Ruth (Marsh) Butt, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in a close-knit family in Brownstown, and she has been a life-long member of Brownstown United Methodist Church. On August 27, 1961, she married Jack Ray Gillespie, also of Brownstown. They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together that found them living in Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, and Illinois, before returning to Brownstown in...

Betty Jane (Butt) Gillespie, of Brownstown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour, surrounded by loved ones. She was 84 years old. Born on April 1, 1940, in Milan, Betty was the daughter of W.R. "Red" and Ruth (Marsh) Butt, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in a close-knit family in Brownstown, and she has been a life-long member of Brownstown United Methodist Church. On August 27, 1961, she married Jack Ray Gillespie, also of Brownstown. They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together that found them living in Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, and Illinois, before returning to Brownstown in...

Charles Douglas (Doug) Kidwell, age 90, of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour. Doug was a faithful, long-time member of Brownstown Christian Church where he served in various ministries over the years. One of his early contributions was the creation and construction of the original Living Christmas Tree. He was an Ironworker and member of the Ironworkers Local 22 for nearly 40 years. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 where he played on the military football team while stationed in Germany. He was a past President of the Brownstown Park Board, and he was a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #13 in Brownstown since...

Daniel B. Horton, Jr., of Seymour, was reunited with his Lord on his 86th birthday on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Horton was a very active member of Central Christian Church, Seymour, since 1981, and he served on various church committees. He loved serving his Lord and Savior, and he also enjoyed serving others. Dr. Horton graduated from Clearspring High School in 1956. He later taught at Clearspring High School from 1959 to 1966, serving as Principal of the school the last five years of his tenure. He then attended Indiana University receiving four degrees, a B.S. in 1959, a M.S. in 1962, an Ed.S. in 1965, and an...

Daniel B. Horton, Jr., of Seymour, was reunited with his Lord on his 86th birthday on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Horton was a very active member of Central Christian Church, Seymour, since 1981, and he served on various church committees. He loved serving his Lord and Savior, and he also enjoyed serving others. Dr. Horton graduated from Clearspring High School in 1956. He later taught at Clearspring High School from 1959 to 1966, serving as Principal of the school the last five years of his tenure. He then attended Indiana University receiving four degrees, a B.S. in 1959, a M.S. in 1962, an Ed.S. in 1965, and an...

Roy D. Darlage, age 85, of Vallonia, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Darlage was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where he held several church offices. Roy was the former owner of Brownstown Frozen Food Locker, and he was also a life-time farmer. He was an original member of the GrassyFork Volunteer Fire Department, served on the Township Advisory Board, and was an insurance agent for First Farmers Insurance. Roy also served in the United States Air Force in 1960. Roy loved and cherished his family and his farm. He enjoyed square dancing with his wife, and he was an avid Cincinnati Reds...

Kathleen Theresa Robertson, age 66, of Patriot, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the home of her son surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was a life-long member of Nativity Catholic Church. She was a draft/cad operator at AT&T for 30 years. Kathleen loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved spending time with them. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, working in her flower gardens, doing arts and crafts, and antiquing. Born on June 12, 1957, in Indianapolis, Kathleen was the daughter of Christopher and Marie (Holtel) Meehan, both of whom preceded her in death. On November 25, 1988, she married David Robertson, and...

Sharon (Freed) Jones, age 79, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jones was a faithful member of Brownstown Christian Church. Sharon retired from Crane Naval Base after 26 years of service as a government program analyst. Sharon loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her church family and her dog, Lucy. Sharon enjoyed reading, watching television, gardening, and feeding the birds. Born on September 27, 1944, in Odon, Sharon was the daughter of Eugene and Lorene (Maryfield) Freed, both of whom preceded her in death. On July 14, 1972, in Odon, she married Larry L. Jones,...

Kobe A. Stancombe, age 21, of Fort Ritner, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Kobe was baptized at Brownstown First Baptist Church, and he attended Mundell Christian Church. Kobe was employed with White River Lift Service. He had a passion for cutting wood. He also enjoyed making and sharpening knives. Born on November 2, 2002, in Bedford, Kobe was the son of Anthony Stancombe of Bedford, Wendy Carroll of Medora, and biological mother, Barbara (Anderson) Bond, of Arkansas. Survivors also include two brothers: Wesley Stancombe of Bedford, and Gatlin Brown of Medora; one sister, Addison Nelson of Medora; maternal grandparents, Dave and Debbie Simmons; maternal...

Gerald "Gary" L. Lutes, age 68, of Brownstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Lutes was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at Clearspring Baptist Church. Gerald retired from Cummins Engine Co. after 39 years of service. He was also a welder, and he worked at Columbus Sign Company. He loved late model dirt racing, hunting, fishing, and driving and working on Ford vehicles. Gerald was an avid I.U. basketball fan and Bobby Knight fan. Born on June 24, 1955, Gerald was the son of Edgar and Emma (Hendrickson) Lutes, both of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Brandi Brelage of Brownstown; three sons: Kyle (Heather)...

Grace Carolyn Horton, age 87, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Grace was a member of Clearspring Baptist Church. Mrs. Horton was a homemaker. She loved farm life, and she loved working alongside her husband every day on the farm. Grace adored her family, and she especially loved her grandchildren dearly. She also enjoyed reading mystery novels. Born on March 24, 1936, in Seymour, Grace was the daughter of Lee and Dorothy (Fish) Almond, both of whom preceded her in death. On September 3, 1955, she married Thomas Leon Horton, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2019. Survivors include two sons: Kenneth Lee...

Marilyn Louise Benter, age 89, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 7, 2024, at Forest Path of the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. Mrs. Benter was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she was baptized, confirmed, and married the love of her life, Robert Benter, and they were married for 65 wonderful years. She also belonged to Wegan Ladies Aid and served in various offices over the years. Born on December 25, 1934, at her home, Marilyn was the daughter of Walter and Ella (Wessel) Wischmeier, both of whom preceded her in death. On April 1, 1956, she married Robert Norman Benter, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2021. Marilyn cherished...

Oguerita (Burge) McKinney departed this earth to enter her eternal home on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 101 years young. She was born on May 12, 1922, in Sparksville, Indiana, to Elmer and Flora (Heller) Burge. In her early years, there were no Lutheran churches near, so the young family traveled as often as possible to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour, where she often talked about her memories of the service being conducted in German. Oguerita has been a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Brownstown since 1963. She was very proud of never missing a day of school, having attended her elementary school years at Sparksville school, and graduating as valedictorian from...

Robert "Bob" Ivan Pogue, age 91, of Brownstown, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hoosier Christian Village, where he had been a resident for the past five years. Some of his favorite things during his residency were the euchre club and sitting out in the sun on warm days. Bob was a member of Brownstown Christian Church since 1965, where he served as a deacon and elder. He also served as chairman of the Missions ministry for several years. Mr. Pogue served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked for many years with the A & P grocery store in Shelbyville and Seymour, but he was known best in recent years as the Prudential Insurance agent in the...

Robert B. Pope, age 85, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Pope was a member of Brownstown Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon. Robert was employed with Cummins Engine Co. for 38 years, retiring in 2002. He served in the United States Army in active duty from 1961 to 1963 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bob was loved beyond measure by his wife, Carol, his children, and his grandchildren, and he loved them immensely and treasured spending time with them, and his granddog, Axel. Family was most important to Bob during his lifetime. He was an avid basketball supporter. He loved watching...

Carol Sue (Wiesman) King, age 80, of Crothersville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home on the family farm surrounded by her loving family. Carol was a member of Tampico Christian Church. Mrs. King was a 1961 graduate of Crothersville High School. She was a dedicated farmer's wife, and she also worked at U.S. Shoe Factory, Regal Insulation/Royalty Co. Carol loved her family dearly, and she loved spending time with them. She was an avid reader, and she also enjoyed gardening, putting puzzles together, writing poems, and going to garage sales. Carol lived by her motto: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Born on November 2, 1943, in Crothersville,...