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Obituaries for Year 2025

 Ashley Nicole Hunger, 34, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born in Batesville on January 14, 1991, the daughter of Ronald Hunger and Angela Spennati. Survivors include her children Bentley and Camdyn Hunger and Izabella Richardson; her mother Angela Stauffer of Mountain Home, Idaho; her step-mother Michelle Hunger of Versailles; her sister Jayden Hunger of Versailles; her brothers Trent (Heather) Hunger of Florida and Bryan Rickett of Myerstown, Pennsylvania; step-brothers Mathew (Renee) Workman of Osgood and Mitchell (Lily) Workman of Westfield; companion Zack Richardson of Versailles; step-grandparents Wanda and Gary Walston of Aurora. She was preceded in death by her father Ronald Hunger, her aunt Angela Hunger Hoskins, and her grandparents Donald and Polly Hunger Lela Brigelow, and Marlin Spennati. Ashley was a 2009 graduate of South Ripley High School. Ashley was a very caring soul who loved her family and devoted her life to her children. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, and playing games with her kids. She never met a stranger and loved her community very much. Ashley was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Olean and served on the Ripley County Soccer Board. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean with Rev. Dr. Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar officiating. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery at Olean. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Angela Hoskins Memorial Fund or Matt’s Mission in care of the funeral home.

Omer Curtis Upchurch, 72, of Canaan passed away at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home. He was born at Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky on March 23, 1952, the son of Herbie and Ethel Upchurch. He was married to Brenda Carr on June 27, 1978 and she preceded him in death on April 28, 2018. Survivors include one son Rodney (Alicia) Upchurch of Osgood; two brothers Clyde Upchurch of Monticello, Kentucky and Keith Upchurch of Cross Plains; three sisters Margie Davis of Harrison, Ohio, Lena Stockett of Springfield, Tennessee, and Pauline Zigler of Florida. He was also preceded in death by his parents, His brothers Kay, Gaill, and Larry, and his sister Leacher Carter. Curtis served in Germany with the US Army’s 36^th Artillery Division and rose to the rank of Corporal. For service to his country, he received the National Defense Service Medal. In civilian life Curtis and his son Rodney owned and operated C & R Concrete Construction for over 20 years. He had also worked for Bishop Footer and Foundations in Cross Plains as wells as R. L. Wood Excavating. Curtis was a member of the Bridge of Hope Worship Center, the Versailles American Legion, and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m.at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery at Cross Plains with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Salem Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Terry L. Moody, Jr., 46, of Versailles passed away at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Lawrenceburg on July 14, 1978. He was married to Amanda Frost on May 24, 2017 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother Kathryn Shaw of Versailles; one son Brandon Rutherford; five daughters Breanna, Alyssa, and Gracie Moody, Chloe Rutherford and Alivia Rutherford and her fiancé Payton Hodges; two brothers Billy Shaw of Batesville and Davy (Cherry) Shaw of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his father Terry Moody. Mr. Moody had worked at Pollard’s Bowl in Versailles. He enjoyed NASCAR and listening to the old country music.  Terry was a member of the Sons of the Milan American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Tom Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will also be on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.

 Larry Edward Black, 65, of Osgood, IN, passed away on January 4, 2025, after battling health issues for many years. Born on February 8, 1959, in Milan, IN, Larry spent his entire life in Osgood. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Susan Black, for 34 years.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward Black and Peggy Webber Black. He is survived by his brother, Mike Black (Karen); his sons, Paul Black (Mary) of Crestwood, KY, Kyle Black (Lindsay) of Napoleon, IN; his step-daughters, Stephanie Narwold (Steve) of Osgood, IN, Michelle Fowkes (Chad) of Harrison, OH; and his step-son, Chad Williams (Misty) of Osgood. Larry was also a proud and loving “Pap” to 11 beloved grandchildren and cherished by many nieces and nephews.

A 1977 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School, Larry attended the Southeastern Career Center to study Auto Mechanics and was an active member of the Future Farmers of America. He was a proud member of the 1977 Sectional Champion Jac-Cen-Del Eagles Varsity Basketball team, coached by Dave Porter.

Larry worked hard his entire life to provide for his family and serve his community. He worked for 26 years at NTN-BCA in Greensburg, working alongside his mother for many of those years. He then worked at Bob's Service Station in Osgood, IN, for 18 years alongside his good friend Bob Linville, pumping gas, changing oil and tires, and shooting the bull with everyone who came in.

He served bravely alongside his fellow brothers with the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, helping many people, including directly assisting in saving a man from a second-story fire on Main St. in Osgood, saving that man's life. During his time at OVFD, he served as Treasurer and Assistant Chief. He also served with the Ripley County Emergency Management Association for 12 years.

In his life, Larry enjoyed many things. Christmas was his favorite time of year, and he thoroughly enjoyed the act of giving and providing joy with gifts to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He had a passion for old muscle cars and enjoyed restoring multiple Camaros over the years. He also enjoyed traveling with his family on vacations and golf trips, attending Reds games, farming with his brother-in-law Mike Webster, mowing his yard, and woodworking.

Above all else, above all his hard work, service to the community, muscle cars, and leisurely activities, Larry enjoyed the love of his family. Whether he was Dad, Uncle Larry, or Pap, as he was affectionately known to his grandchildren, Larry provided a lifetime of love for his family and friends. He taught his children the values of hard work and honesty, in both his actions and his words. He will be dearly, dearly missed by everyone that knew him.

Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 4 to 8 PM at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Larry’s niece Stephanie Back officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Tim Osborne officiating. Memorials may be made to benefit Jac-Cen-Del High School Lady Eagles Basketball.

 Elizabeth Jane Leach, 78, of Holton passed away at 7:10 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her home. She was born near Rexville on November 26, 1946, the daughter of John and Ethel Farrell Hoffmeier. She was married to Phillip Leach on December 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death on August 21, 2015. Survivors include one son Edgar Leach of Madison; two daughters Phyllis Hodapp (Jeff Smith) of Versailles and Tonya Fields (Matt Mosier) of Dabney; five grandchildren Crystal (Justin) Greathouse, Daniel (Nickiea) Leach, April (Landon) Svatba, Megan Hodapp, and Blake (Alysa Heath) Leach; great-grandchildren Lily, Laine, Karsyn, Chase, Tori, Nova, Shelby, and Jayda; great-great-grandchildren Kayson and Oakland; one sister Gladys Hoffmeier of Madison. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister Alice Berry. Mrs. Leach was a former employee of US Shoe in Osgood, but her mainstay in life was being Mom and Grandma. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and attending bingo at St. Mary’s in North Vernon. Jane was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, January 13 at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Johnny Lohrum officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will also be on Monday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Holton Fire Department in care of the funeral home.