Ronald R. Bratton, 63, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on March 10, 1957 to Richard D. ‘Dick’ and Marilyn S. (Scott) Bratton in Washington, Indiana.  Ron was a graduate of North Daviess Community High School, Class of 1975 and Indiana Wesleyan University. He served in the US Navy from 1985-1989, earning a Unit Citation on the USS Forrestal Ship. Ron was employed at Cummins Diesel in Columbus. He...

Benjamin W. Stoll, of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. He was born on February 1, 1980 in Daviess County to William and Mary Lou (Graber) Stoll. He married Leanna (Raber) Stoll on August 17, 2003. Benjamin was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Ben managed the drafting and design team, as well as the commercial building supply sales for Stoll Brothers. Surviving are: his wife, Leanna; three sons,...

Judy Ann Arthur, 73, of Worthington, formerly of Elnora, Indiana, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on June 21, 1947 in Linton, Indiana to Charles and Evelyn (Foster) Pickard. Judy married her beloved husband, John F. Arthur, Sr. on January 8, 1972. Judy and her family have been going through a very sad and difficult time for the last six months since the loss of her son, Tony Dale Neidigh. He was a dad, papa and Union Operator and...

Patricia Higgs, 88, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Matthews Nouvant Hospital in Matthews, North Carolina.  She was born on June 21, 1932 in Elnora, Indiana to Amos and Erma (Rogers) Roark.  Patricia worked as a waitress/head hostess for 15 years at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was an avid antiques collector and enjoyed refinishing many of the furniture pieces she purchased. She also enjoyed gardening and...

Donald L. Ferguson, 86, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1934 in Daviess County, Indiana to Audrey (Faith) and James A. Ferguson. Don married Shirley J. (Blackmore) Ferguson on March 5, 1955 and after her passing he married Martha (Crays) Ferguson on December 19, 2015. Don was a member of the Second Mt. Olive Church, Newberry Masonic Lodge and was a charter member of the White River Valley Antique Association. He was a...

Myrtle E. Byrer, 95, of, Odon, Indiana, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Wayne County, Kentucky to Willie and Sarah (Neely) Jones. Myrtle married the love of her life, Rex Byrer on May 27, 1950. Myrtle was a member of the Odon Christian Church. She worked at Crane for many years before retiring in 1986. Family left to cherish the memory of Myrtle include: one son, Mark (Tammy) Byrer of...

Doris Luprel (née: McRoberts) Inman finally reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Joseph Clinton Inman on December 14, 2020. She was the last surviving child of James Henry and Agnes (Martin) McRoberts; she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Inman, daughter, Margaret Lou Inman and her 11 siblings. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Daviess County, Indiana. Doris married Joe on January 1, 1947; they were married 53 years. She is survived by her 3 children, John Clinton...

Joe Mason Dearmin passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on December 14, 2020. Joe was born on December 9, 1929 in Newburg, NY. Joe grew up in Odon and loved his town. He attended Culver Military Academy where he excelled in academics, boxing, and cross-country running. After graduating from Culver in 1948, he attended Indiana University where he was affiliated with Theta Chi Fraternity. He graduated from IU with a Bachelor of Science in...

Willard Wagler, Sr., 89, of Odon, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 5th, 2020 at the Jasper Memorial Hospital. Willard was born to David and Katie (Graber) Wagler on March 23, 1931 in Daviess County, Indiana. Willard married Martha (Knepp) Wagler on November 24, 1951. He had 9 children, 38 grandchildren, and 90 great-grandchildren. Willard was a member of the Mt. Olive Mennonite Church. Willard lived his life to the fullest. He was a sweet, caring man that loved the Lord...

Virgil D. ‘Rosie’ Roark, 85, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born on January 24, 1935 in Knox County, Indiana to Amos and Erma (Rogers) Roark. Virgil married Martha M. (Kelsey) Roark on November 27, 1960. Virgil was a US Army veteran. He was a member of the Elnora Masonic Lodge #616 and the American Legion. Virgil worked at Crane as a Sheet Metal Fabricator and Planner Estimator for more than 28...