All Obituaries

Opal Faye Beckner 99, of Rushville, passed away at Rush Memorial Hospital on February 14, 2020. Faye was born July 9, 1920 in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Frankie Webb. On April 26, 1941, Faye married the late Vincent Wayne Beckner. Faye is survived by her daughters, Charlene and Joyce, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, son Leon, sisters Jewel and Beatrice, and brother...

Ronald (Ron) Ned Paddock, 80, of Connersville, IN, passed away Jan.  31, 2020 in Indianapolis. Ronald was born in Connersville, IN on Feb. 20, 1939, a son of the late Lucille (Young) and Clyde Paddock.  He was a graduate of Alquina High School.  He later served in the US Army as a SP-4 with the 125th signal battalion. Ron was a professional fence builder and had his own fencing business many years. He was a member of the American Legion in Connersville.  He loved horses...

Glen Allen Wiley, 94, passed away January 16, 2020, following a long battle with cancer.  Born May 31, 1925 in Rush County, he was the son of Colonel and Vella (Kinnett) Wiley. Glen graduated from Milroy High School and joined the Marines in 1943 at the age of 17. He was in the South Pacific, Philippines and China during his service for his country. Glen was discharged May 26, 1946 as a Sergeant and was awarded six campaign ribbons with battle stars that he wore on his uniform....

Betsy "The Barber" Brown Betsy Mae (Trent)  Brown, passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 4, 2020. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Friday Jan. 10, 2020 at Todd Funeral Centre with Rev. Gary Jordan officiating.  Burial will follow at Rushville's East Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4-8 PM Thursday, Jan. 9th at the funeral home. She was born Aug. 11, 1938 in Russellville, KY, to the late John T. and Estelle (Hulsey) Trent.  Betsy married...

Jack Wayne Shepherd, 82, of Rushville passed away December 30, 2019.   Jack was born December 5, 1937 in Batavia, OH to the late Lester and Mollie (Byrd) Shepherd.  He was a graduate of Clarksburg High School.  He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.     Upon his discharge, he later married Bonnie Walker and she would precede him in death after 49 years of marriage.  Jack was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed motorcycles...

Wilbur A. Hoeing, 91, of Rushville, passed away Dec. 18, 2019 at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville with Rev. James Brockmeier, presiding. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of Mass.  Burial will follow at Rushville’s Calvary Cemetery.  Wilbur was born in Decatur County, IN Sept. 3, 1928, the son of the late Rose A. (Miller) and Leo B. Hoeing. ...

Ruth B. Carr 86, A life long resident of Rush County, died on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Ashford Place in Shelbyville.  On February 23, 1933, she was born to Gust and Florine Herbert.  She married Joe Carr April 18, 1958. He preceded her in death in July 19, 2003.  She was the 3rd born of twelve children: Angie Godar, Lloyd Herbert, Virgil Herbert, Walt Herbert, Louise Hayes, Patsy McVey, Jerry Herbert, Mary Hoeing, Carolyn Risk, Jeannie Hawley and Becky Stewart, all...

Sandra Sue Ruble, 81, of Rushville, passed away December 2, 2019. Funeral Services will be 7 PM Thursday evening, December 5, 2019, at the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church 25220 Chapel Rd. Laurel, IN  47024 with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating.  Viewing will be from 5 PM until the time of the service. Graveside Rites will be 10 AM Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Arlington East Hill Cemetery with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. She was born in Rushville November 10, 1938 a...

Ruth Elaine Lanham, 83, of Rushville, IN, passed away Nov. 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Ruth was born in Rushville Nov. 16, 1936, daughter of the late Belva (Foster) Piper and Millard  Piper. She married Richard Eugene Lanham Sr. July 25, 1954 in Rushville.  She attended school in Falmouth, IN where she was a violinist in the school orchestra.  She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly and enjoyed camping and oil painting throughout her life. Ruth is survived by...

Anita Sue Noel, 75, of Rushville, IN, passed away  Nov. 24, 2019 at her residence with family at her side. Anita was born in Rushville, IN on Nov. 14, 1944, daughter of the late Luetta F. (Colestock) Perkins and John R. Beck , Sr.She was the wife of Larry David Noel. whom she married Feb. 2, 1962 in Rushville. She retired from Visteon in Connersville after 31 years as an assembly worker.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the movies throughout her life and was a Rush...