Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Betty J. Moore, 93, Greensburg, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Born, February 15, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Silas F. and Dorothea (Haley) Rigby.  She married Robert Moore on April 29, 1946 in Covington, Kentucky and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2001. ...

Oct 30, 2020

Tracey Lynn Smyser, 59, died at 1:30 p.m. October 30, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.  She was born November 28, 1960 in Greensburg, Indiana and only child of John L. and Pat Smyser Smith.  Tracey attended Greensburg schools and in Greensburg High School she won a speech contest when the school place eighth place competing against 18 other...

Oct 18, 2020

Angela Kaye Gault, 49, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.  She was born on November 10, 1970, the daughter of Fred Caffee and Pamela (Perry) Lake.  She was married on October 17, 2015 to Ryan Gault and he survives.  She sold makeup online and her main job was taking care of her cats.  Survivors include her...

Oct 18, 2020

Ruby E. Hartness, 94, passed away on October 18, 2020 at Aspen Place Nursing Home in Greensburg, Indiana. Born, February 27, 1926 in Washington County, Indiana she was the daughter of Francis C. and Elizabeth (Dodge) Perrin. Ruby graduated from Pekin High School in 1944 and then attended Spencerian Business College in Louisville, KY in 1945. Ruby was married to...

Oct 4, 2020

Paul Franklin Corya, 68, of Greensburg, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born, November 18, 1951 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late J. Franklin and Margaret (Stockhuetter) Corya. Paul was married to Susan Rae (Maddy) Corya on February 15, 1975 and she survives.  He is...

Sep 29, 2020

Frederick W Craig II, 77 passed away on September 29, 2020 at Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg.

Born, November 9, 1942 in Greensburg, he was the son of Frederick William “Fritz” Craig, Sr., and Helen Matilda Mae (Jackson) Craig.

Fred graduated from Greensburg High School.  He then served in the United States Air Force. ...

Sep 28, 2020

Margaret Elaine Hart of Greensburg, IN passed away at Decatur County Memorial Hospital on Monday evening, September 28, 2020.  She is survived by five children:   Kendall (Mary Ann) Hart of New Point, IN; Phillip Hart of Greensburg, IN; Melanie (Donald) Mobley of Batesville, IN; Brett Hart of Greensburg, IN and Erin (Kenneth) Morrow of Osgood, IN.  She also leaves...

Sep 27, 2020

Michael Todd Howard also known as “Piggy”, 52, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2020.

Born, January 10, 1968 in Greensburg, he was the son of Ronald “Ronnie” and Patricia Jane (Prewitt) Howard.

Mike graduated from Greensburg High School in 1986.  He was a member of the tennis team...

Sep 26, 2020

Anna M. McCrary, 88, Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Aspen Place Health Campus.  Born, October 12, 1931 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eleanora (Thrine) Ford.  Anna graduated from Greensburg High School in 1951.  She enjoyed craftwork and spending time with her family.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s...

Sep 20, 2020

James (Jim) Louder, 76, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

He was born September 14, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Bruce and Virginia Louder, the brother of Ron (Marybeth) and Dan (Barb) Louder.

Jim was a 1963 graduate of Roger Bacon High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University...

Sep 17, 2020

NEW UPDATE We are now under the jurisdiction of Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-32 issued June 11, 2020. All six (6) feet social distancing requirements are still in effect. However, persons in assembly thresholds have changed to 250 and we have outlined below our requirements. All persons attending are to maintain a social distance of 6 feet apart. There are...

Sep 17, 2020

Rev. Clarence J. Hubbard, 86, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 9, 1933 in New Point, Indiana, the son of Phillip Ford and Mary (Marcum) Hubbard. He married Nancy Marilyn Gregory on October 8, 1955 and she survives. Clarence worked as a maintenance technician at...

Sep 10, 2020

Joseph J. “Joe” Harp, 51, Osgood, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his residence. Born, August 5, 1969 in Franklin, Indiana, he was the son of Roy and Edna Marie (Wilmer) Harp.  Joe graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School. He worked at Valeo in Greensburg. He was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan. He was also a fan of...

Sep 5, 2020

Arthur Claude “Art” Cleland, 91, of Milroy, Indiana area passed away Saturday, September  5, 2020, at Heritage House Nursing Home of Greensburg, Indiana...another victim of the Corona virus. Art was born at midnight, February 11, 1928 and his parents had a choice of the date, choosing February 12, also Lincoln’s birthday.  Art’s birthplace was in southern Decatur County.  He...

Sep 1, 2020

Grover C. Smith, 87, Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Heritage House of Shelbyville. Born, March 2, 1933 in Clay County, Kentucky, he was the son of Alex and Mary Katherine (McDonald) Smith.  Grover had worked in the coal mines, Klene Pipe Company, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, and Wiggins Tree Trimming Service.  He was a member...

Aug 27, 2020

Robert B. Hurt, 87, passed away on August 27, 2020 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Born, March 6, 1933 in Greensburg he was the son of Oscar and Mable (Butler) Hurt.  Robert graduated from Greensburg High School in 1951.  He worked as a Factory Lathe Operator for Bohn Aluminum and KS Bearings for 43 years.  He was...

Aug 19, 2020

Jack C. Poore, 82, passed away on August 19, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona.  Born, July 9, 1938 in Westport, Indiana he was the son of Walter D. and Ella Louise (Vandivier) Poore.  Jack graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956.  He was a board member for the Decatur County Historical Society.  Jack was an avid historian of Indiana High...

Aug 19, 2020

Roger A. Brewsaugh, 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born, November 18, 1949 in Decatur County, he was the son of Orville C. and Lucille (Moulton) Brewsaugh. Roger was retired from working at Cummins in Columbus for most of his life. He was a member of the Sandusky Methodist Church in Decatur County...

Aug 18, 2020

Robert J. Schoettmer, 89, Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born, June 21, 1931 in Millhousen, Indiana, he was the son of Joseph Schoettmer and Frances (Thewes) Kuntz. Bob served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from Marsh Supermarkets after 45 years.  He was the manager...

Aug 16, 2020

Thomas Scott Back, 18, Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. He was born, May 1, 2002 in Greensburg, Indiana, he was survived by his parents, Scott R. and Jennifer L. (Mahan) Back and two brothers, Michael Back and Clayton Back.

He had a vibrant energy that drew people in and he...