All Obituaries

Liberty Jack Creech, 37, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born February 3, 1982, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the son of Dorothy Hale Sedam and the late Joseph Ernest Creech. He married Jason Petty; he survives. Liberty attended Scottsburg High School and had worked as a makeup artist in Indianapolis before becoming a househusband. He enjoyed fashion. Survivors include his husband, Jason Petty of...

Irene Jeanette Kuntz, 69, of North Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood. Born November 3, 1950, in Scipio, she was the daughter of John Kelly and Lucille (Marksberry) Miller. She married James Kuntz on June 24, 1967 in Jennings County; he preceded her in death on February 20, 2014. Irene worked as a housekeeper for the former Community Care Center in North Vernon, and as a cashier for Smoker Friendly in North Vernon. She was a member of...

Kevin Dean Ratz II, 29, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. Born July 15, 1990, in Beech Grove, the son of Kevin Ratz I and Deborah (Cravens) Davidson. Kevin worked as a forklift operator for Falcon Industries in Columbus. He enjoyed playing bass guitar, social networking and traveling. Kevin was a beloved son, brother and had a vast number of friends. Survivors include his parents, Kevin Ratz I, and...

Brenda Ann Wright, 70, of Commiskey, passed away at 9:59 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.   Born December 9, 1948, in Rushville, she was the daughter of Robert Allen “Bob” and Evanna E. (Grinstead) Green. She married Ernie Wright on August 15, 1970, in Versailles; he survives.   Brenda was a 1967 graduate of North Vernon High School and delivered mail by vehicle in the Columbus area for several years. She had previously owned...

Lee A. Reynolds passed away on November 8th, 2019 at the Seymour Crossing nursing facility in Seymour, IN. He will be joining his Lord along with his wife, Mildred J. Reynolds (Grinstead) of 73 in his heavenly home. Lee was born on January 4th, 1925 in Jennings County, where he lived most of his life. Lee married Mildred J. Grinstead on April 7th, 1945, in Vernon, IN. Lee and his wife had three daughters together, Linda Lamb (Jerry Lamb), Mildred Marie Perry (Buck Perry) and Marcia Olds...

Craig Allen Coons, 25, of North Vernon, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Jennings County. Born November 4, 1993, in Seymour, he was the son of Robert Coons and Cindy Bailey Summerfield. Craig enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding side by sides, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Cindy (Ron) Summerfield of North Vernon and Robert (Debbie) Coons of Greensburg; brother, Jacob (Alli) Summerfield of North Vernon; sisters,...

Sherry Dale White, 67, of North Vernon, passed away at 9:49 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at her residence. Born August 16, 1952, in Seymour, she was the daughter of Ernest Charles and Juanita (Gultett) Hildreth. She married James White on October 19, 1984, he preceded her in death on October 13, 2013. Sherry was a homemaker and had previously worked for Dixons Christian Warehouse in Seymour for five years. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking...

Paul Edward McIntosh, 79, of Crothersville, passed away at 6:59 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born April 12, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry and Mayme (Griffith) McIntosh. He married Brenda (Smith) McIntosh on March 31, 1960, in Crothersville. She preceded him in death on August 26, 2019. He graduated from Paris Crossing High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. National Guard from 1956 until 1962. He worked for Cummins...

Austin Garrett Tungate, 23, of Scipio, passed away on October 24, 2019, at his residence.   Born February 14, 1996, he was the son of Max and Susan (Krueger) Tungate; they survive.   Austin went on to work for Daily Feed & Grain in Columbus after graduating from high school. He loved spending time with his family and his son and was very active in AA. He loved to hunt raccoons, fish, and show pigs in 4-H.   He is survived by his son, Aiden Branaman of Hayden;...

Daniel F. “Danny” Lucas, 92, of North Vernon, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Majestic Care of North Vernon. Born March 12, 1927, in Brown County, he was the son of Thomas and Ethel (Cox) Lucas. He married Virginia Bowerly on September 17, 1947 in Vernon. She preceded him in death on October 5, 1994. Danny graduated high school and earned his electrical degree while serving in the U.S. Navy, during WWII from 1943 until 1947. Danny retired in 1988 from REMC in...