All Obituaries

Paul Andrew Leising, 83, of Rushville passed away December 2, 2021 at his home. Paul was born June 20, 1938 in Rush County to the late Elmer and Marcella (Bedel) Leising. He graduated from New Salem High School class of 1957 and worked as a lifelong farmer also serving in the US Army Reserves.  He attended St Mary Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Past Grand Knight) #769 and the New Salem Lions Club. He married JoAnn Isley in 1968 and enjoyed 53 years of...

Jimmy Raisor, 51, of Rushville passed away December 1, 2021 in Carmel.  Jimmy was born October 21, 1970 in Greenfield, IN to the late Marvin Raisor and Margie (Sexton) Glover. Jimmy did farming work and as a chauffeur to the local Amish community for many years. He is survived his daughter Tiffany Raisor (Ramon Mercado) of Indianapolis and his three grandchildren Rafael, Lukean and Eddie. Also missing him are his siblings Kimberly (Richard Walkup) Cochran, of Alliance, OH; Barbara...

Roberta “Bobbie” Jane Asher, 64, of Glenwood, IN, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born July 5, 1957 to Marvin and Sherry (Johnson) Watson in Evansville, IN.  She graduated from North High School in Evansville, IN.  After graduating, Bobbie went to pursue a degree at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Bobbie met the lover of her life, Richard, while she was managing apartments in Indianapolis,...

Randal Lee "Randy" Kaster, 60, of Rushville, IN and Greensburg, IN, passed away Nov. 18, 2021.  Randy was born in Rushville, IN on November 13th 1961, a son of Charles William and Shirley VanSickle Kaster.  He was a 1980 graduate of Rushville High School and married Rita Cherry Kaster April 12th 1980 at Main Street Christian Church. Randy enlisted into the United States Marine Corps after high school and completed boot camp at MCRD San Diego, CA.   He served from...

Natalie Kaye Shepherd, 84, of Milroy, IN passed away Nov. 15, 2021 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, IN where she had lived recently. She was born in Fayette County, IN on February 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Zella (Cramer) and Gale  Rudicel.  She married John Robert Shepherd July 2, 1960 and he preceded her in death Jan. 21, 2019. She was a homemaker.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Natalie attended the Milroy Christian...

John Robert Gilman, Jr., 34, of Carthage passed away November 4, 2021 with his family by his side. John was born May 12, 1987 in Indianapolis to John R. (Jodi) Gilman, Sr and Twila (Lonnie) Redmon. John worked as an asphalt layer for RPM Asphalt.  He enjoyed working hard and spending as much time with his children and family  as he could. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his children Logan, Aiden, Carson, Colton, Mason and Lily Gilman.  Also missing him will...

Anna Jean Moore Clark, formerly of Rushville, died June 16, 2021 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Born October 30, 1926 in Kenton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Hazel and Thomas O. Moore.  She was a 1944 graduate of Kenton High School where she was a cheerleader for four years. She married Lawrence H. Clark on October 29, 1950. They had three children and lived in Rushville for most of the next 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, 3 brothers, Robert, Thomas,...

Rena Shankland, 74, of Rushville, IN, passed away Oct. 19, 2021 at her residence.  Rena was born in McComb, MS on Jan. 6,1947, a daughter of the late Lois (Anglan) Lively and Gurstel Nave Robinson.  She married James K. Shankland March 13, 1975 and he survives. Rena graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS.  She became a certified student pilot.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a Seventh Day Adventist and Loved her Lord! In...

Donald A. Laker, 78, of Rushville, IN and Eubank, KY, passed away October 8, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY.  Donald was born in Rushville, IN on March 4, 1943, a son of the late Rosella (Kreitzer) and Clarence Laker.  He was the widower of Anna M. (Wilder) Laker. whom he married in St. Married Catholic Church in Rushville on Nov. 30, 1963 and she passed away Nov. 2, 2013. He was a 1961 graduate of Rushville High School and then attended Auto Diesel...

Betsy R. Wilson, 65, of Connersville, IN, passed away October 7, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness..  Betsy was born in Rushville, IN on August 21, 1956, a daughter of the late Mary L (Smith) Chrisman.  She married Larry Joe Wilson Sr. June 2, 1984 and he survives.  She had worked as a CNA and visiting nurse several years.  She also worked hard at being the best wife, mom, grandma and sister possible. Betsy is  survived by two daughters, Trisha J....