All Obituaries

James H. Butcher, 83 years old, of Rushville,IN, but born in Clinton, IN passed away peacefully with many family members at side, including his wife, daughters and the absolute favorite son. Jim, also known as Butch or even Sonny to select few was an amazing, sarcastic, playful, loving, louder than anyone else talking, do anything he could for you, fight for you, storyteller of a husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle, friend and son.  He was a United States Marine...

Timothy Ray Miller, 59, of Rushville, began his eternal journey in Heaven April 26, 2023. Timothy was the son of the late Ray David Miller and Carol Ann (Sleeth) Miller. He married Robin R. (Barker) Miller in 2013 and she will miss him every day.  Timothy will be thought of often by his family and friends, To respect the final wishes of Timothy, simple cremation was chosen with no other service. Please light a candle and share your memory with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com

Virgil W. Herbert, 87, of Rushville, IN, went to join his wife, sons and other family members in Heaven on April 24, 2023 at Rush Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Virgil was born in Rushville, IN, June 23, 1935, a son of the late Gust and Florine Niehoff Herbert.  He married Luzia Heis on December 26, 1964. They spent 58 years together and she went to Heaven on February 6, 2023.  He was a lifelong hardworking farmer. Virgil was a lifelong member of St. Mary...

Marland Ratekin, 81, passed away at home, with his wife by his side, early Friday morning after a long battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Rushville, Marland graduated from RHS in 1960.    In his younger years, he discovered an interest in cars that never lessened.  In later years, he also found a love of collecting, buying and selling antiques.   Marland raised his only son, Tony, before meeting his wife, Cindy in 1980, who brought with her two children he...

Bennett B. Morris, 84, formally of Rushville passed away on April 7, 2023 in Cicero, IN. Bennett was born in Celina, TN on May 9, 1938, a son of the late Eddie Morris and Nola Spear Morris.  He attended and graduated from the former Jackson Central High School in 1956 in Acadia, IN.  He then went on to have a 30 year career as a truck driver for the Schnadig Corporation and USF Holland.  Upon retirement he then enjoyed driving for the local Amish community for many years....

Charles (Chuck) Edward Niccum, 79, of Milroy, Indiana, passed away on March 30, 2023 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Chuck was born on September 25, 1943 to Ernest and Elizabeth Niccum in Scottsburg, Indiana. He grew up in Deputy, Indiana and was the third of seven boys. After Chuck graduated from Madison Shawe Memorial High School in 1961, he went on to study Agriculture at Purdue University. In 1965, Chuck met Jane Power at a 4-H Junior Leader trip and...

Ernest Earl Patterson, 86, of Falmouth, IN passed away March 29, 2023 in Connersville, IN. Services are pending at this time.  

Joyce Ann Jones, 81, of Homer, IN, passed away March 18, 2023 at The Waters of Rushville. Joyce was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on Oct. 3, 1941, a daughter of the late Winnie Cleo (Haynes) and Vernon Mulvaney. She was the wife of Richard C. Jones, whom she married June 16, 1963. They spent nearly 60 years together throughout both of their respective careers, He in the Air Force and her with the government. After graduation from college with a bachelors degree, Joyce worked not only for the...

Stephen D. Kirk, 65, of Indianapolis, formally of Rushville,  passed away March 17, 2023  following a lengthy illness. Stephen was born on November 7, 1957, a son of the late Jeanine Kirk (Wright) Wooldridge and Harry E Kirk.  Simple cremation was chosen and no service will be held. Please light a candle and share a memory with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com  

Jessie E. Millsaps, 47, of Milroy, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. Jessie was born in Etowah, TN on September 1st, 1975, a son of Lena (Gabbard) Brown and Jessie H. Millsaps. He worked as a Laborer and also loved to work on cars in his free time. Jessie is survived by his mother, Lena Brown of Milroy, four daughters, Taylor Smift, Allie, Savannah Kennedy and Brianna and three sons Brendon Millsaps, of Greensburg, Brock Millsaps and Bryce Millsaps both of...