Columbus

Herschel W. “Wayne” O’Haver, 90, of Columbus, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Silver Oaks Health Campus on Chappa Drive.

Born in Bartholomew County on Feb. 19, 1926, Wayne was the son of Artie O’Haver Sr. and Elizabeth Bell Coffman Spaugh. He had worked as a car salesman since the 1950s. He began his career with Harrison Ford, downtown which later became Mahan Ford. Mahan Ford later became Renner Ford where he was still currently working.

Wayne graduated from Columbus High School and enjoyed working, cars, squirrel and rabbit hunting. He had served in the U.S. Navy. He always supported veterans in local activities.

Surviving Wayne are his siblings, Delmos (Janie) Gates of Columbus, Nina (Jim) Meals of Gallatin, Missouri, Wendell Scott Spaugh of Lafayette and Kenneth Spaugh of Columbus.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Artie O’Haver Jr. and Donnie Gates; and two sister, Patty Sanders and Linda Wright.

A funeral service for Wayne will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street with David Burnett officiating. Burial with graveside rites by the Bartholomew County Honor Guard will follow in Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for Wayne may be directed to the Indy Honor Flight through the AMVETS post 509 here in Columbus.

Online condolences may be sent to Wayne’s family at www.myers-reed.com.

North Vernon

Thomas L. Hutt, 74, of North Vernon, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Jerry Byrd will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 until 7p.m. Tuesday at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service, with a rosary service beginning at 12:30 p.m. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.

In addition to his wife, Betty, survivors include five brothers, Jack (Anna) Hutt of Indianapolis, Joseph (Marti) Hutt of New Albany, Bob Hutt of Clarksville, Bud (Jackie) Hutt of Whiteland, and Phil Hutt of Clarksville; four sisters, Barbara Flispart of Leavenworth, Cecilia Steele of Jeffersonville, Carla (Jim) Schnieders of Ferdinand and Kathaleen (Sam) LaHue of Clarksville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Alberta Jean Hutt and Beth Ann Hutt

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to St. Mary’s Church.

North Miami Ridge Road

Bradley M. Humpert, 50, of North Miami Ridge Road, died at 2:40 p.m. November 5, 2016, at Methodist Hospital.

Brad was born July 23, 1966, in Indianapolis, the son of John and Barbara Cannon Humpert. He married Lisa Cooper March 10, 2001.

He was employed as a truck driver for Quickway Carriers in Shelbyville.

Brad was a wonderful husband, son, father, brother and grandfather. He was the best that a man could be.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Virgil Clotfelter officiating. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Humpert; mother, Barbara Humpert of Columbus; sons, Michael Williams of Indianapolis and Brandon Williams of Parker, Colorado; daughters, Kristen Stokes of Columbus and Taylor (Stanley) Snider of Greensburg; a brother, Jeff (Tammy) Humpert of Greensburg; grandchildren, Nevaeh Williams, Athan Williams, Sylas Williams and Charlotte Snider; father-in-law, Michael Cooper of Columbus; and his mother-in-law, Cindy (Wally) Veluzat of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his father.

You are invited to view his video tribute after 4 p.m. Thursday, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.

www.jewellrittman.com

Seymour

Beulah Edna Luckey, 83, of Seymour, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

She is survived by her children, Linda Jaynes, Brian (Deloris) Luckey and Mark (Shannon) Luckey; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ethel McDonald and Ella Jaynes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Luckey; son, David Luckey; and daughter, LaDonna Luckey.

Funeral services will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Seymour Christ Temple, 607 Euclid Ave., Seymour with the Rev. Dennis Allman and the Rev. Dennis Allman II officiating. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until service time Wednesday at Seymour Christ Temple.

Memorials may be made to Seymour Christ Temple through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

Edinburgh

Lester M. Froedge, 54, of Edinburgh, died unexpectedly Saturday November 5, 2016 in Columbus.

The Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street. Calling will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service Thursday. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s edition of The Republic.

Brownstown

Mrs. Sigrid K. Deaton, 56, of Brownstown, formerly of Nashville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis with her family by her side.

She was born in Columbus, Indiana, February 22, 1960, the daughter of the late Selby Bowles and Gerlinde (Spachtholz) (Jim) Farmer.

On June 18, 2015, she married Tony Deaton in Brownstown.

Sigrid was a member of the Brownstown Church of Christ. She worked for the Brown County State Park for many years. She loved people and was a great caretaker, as she took wonderful care of her parents and husband, Rick Stroh. Some of her hobbies included painting, collecting gnomes and bird’s nests, going to garage sales and watching old black and white movies.

She is survived by her husband and best friend, Tony; two children, Julie (Ashley) McKim and Josh (Rachel) Jackson; step-children, Jessica (Lee) Gerken, Melissa (Larry) Jones, Pamela Niewedde, Brandy Stroh and Robert Stroh; grandchildren, Jacob Graham, Emily, Garrett and Joshua McKim and Chloe, Shelby and Nora Jackson; step-grandchildren, Laura-Lei Caplinger, Brady, Bryce and Keara Riley and Aly and Ava Cornett; niece and nephew, Adrienne and Derek Bowles; brother, Gary (Kim) Bowles; and sister, Pam (Terry) Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; husband; step-grandchild, Colleen; and step-son-in-law, Dave Niewedde.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Voss Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hogg officiating. Burial will follow at Kurtz Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Voss Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

A complete obituary may be viewed on the funeral home website at www.vossfuneralservice.com.

Seymour

Ritchey Lee Clark, 56, of Seymour, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at his home in Seymour.

He is survived by his wife, Leigh Baurle; parents, Ronald and Shirley Clark; children, Levi (Abigail) Clark, Seth Clark, Brandon (Anna Tharp) Clark and Keelyn Clark; two grandchildren; his brother, Bobby (Karen) Clark; sisters, Jan Clark, Joyce (Daniel) Mason and Kelly Clark; his father and mother-in-law, Louis and Mary Ann Baurle; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

The Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Voss Chapel with the Rev. Rick Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends and family may gather from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Voss Chapel and after 9 a.m. until service time Thursday.

Memorials may be written to The Alley through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

Columbus

Dorothy M. England, 96, of Columbus, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. England was a homemaker and a member of Little Barren Baptist Church in Green County, Kentucky.

The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Adam Carrigan officiating. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Mrs. England’s family at barkesweaverglick.com.

Mrs. England was born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, on July 22, 1920, to George and Lela Taylor Shirley.

She married William E. England December 24, 1935. He preceded her in death January 13, 1978.

Survivors include her children, Roger B. (Catherine) England, Betty P. Whittington, Lester A. (JoAnn) England and Jeanette A. Ferrenburg, all of Columbus; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; four sisters; a daughter, Wanda L. Coy in 1993; and sons-in-law, Carl Whittington and Mike Ferrenburg.

Columbus

Larry Dean Finkle, 75, of Columbus, died unexpectedly at Columbus Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

Among his survivors is his wife, Deborah Finkle.

Arrangements are incomplete at Hathaway-Myers Chapel on Pearl Street.