Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, 1114 S. Ripley Estates Drive , P. O. Box 84, Versailles, IN (2025)

09/22/2025

Bernita M. Baurley, 74, of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bernita was born on January 6,1951, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Thomas and Gertrude Aydt. She married Robert Baurley in Linton, Indiana, on October 21, 1972, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sara Powers of Greensburg; a son, Nathan (Michelle) Baurley of New Palestine; five grandchildren, Evan Baurley of Louisville, Lydia and Lauren Powers of Greensburg, Caleb and Harrison Baurley of New Palestine; as well as six siblings Kathy (John) Jones, Jerry (Ronna) Aydt, Juanita (Tim) Egnew, Paul (Vickie) Aydt, Jane (Joe) Robbins, and Debbie (Jeff) Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Bernita was a 1969 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School, and afterwards, she attended Marian College in Indianapolis, where she met Robert and began their courtship. She was a homemaker and babysitter for several years and then worked 26 years for Southeastern Indiana REMC in Osgood until she retired in May 2019. In her spare time, Bernita enjoyed gardening and raising flowers around her home, watching her grandchildren participate in athletic activities, and participating in local senior fitness and walking classes where she made several new friendships. She was also a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Madison, Indiana. Bernita (Bernie to her good friends) will be remembered for her fun sense of humor, her easy smile, and her sweet and caring ways. She loved having the opportunity to try new things and frequently jumped in to help without being asked. Bernie always had encouraging words for others and demonstrated such courage and faith in her cancer battle, leaving such an impact on all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 25 at St. Patrick’s Chapel in Madison with Father Rick Nagel officiating. Burial will be in the St. Magdalene Cemetery at Madison. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to the St. Magdalene Cemetery or the New Marion Fire Department in care of the funeral home.

09/07/2025

Jared Miller, 50, of Holton passed away at 11:48 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born in Batesville on October 19, 1974, the son of James Alan and Ruth Ann Beetz Miller. He was married to Carrie Cregar on September 22, 2001, in Batesville, and she survives. Other survivors include his mother Ruth Ann Miller of Batesville; one son Tyler at home; two sisters Rita Miller and Brenda (Toby) Lewis both of Batesville; mother and father in-law Jim and Kathy Cregar of Holton; one brother-in-law Michael (Crystal) Cregar of Batesville; three sisters in-law Jamie (Matt) Merhley of Holton, Stephanie (Brent) Schebler of Batesville, and Kristie Roberts of Oklahoma, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Miller was a 1993 graduate of Batesville High School and a 1998 graduate of Mount St. Joseph University where earned a bachelor’s degree graphic design. He was a Senior Manager at Vehicle Service Group (Rotary Lift). Jared had a strong passion and love for his family and working on and collecting antique cars and trucks. A celebration of Jared’s life will be held on Friday, September 12, at 7p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Rob Edwards officiating. Visitation will also be on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. Memorials may be given to his son’s education fund in care of the funeral home.

09/05/2025

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the opening of the funeral home, September 5, 2002. We wish to thank everyone for their trust and confidence placed in us the past 23 years and appreciate our friends and the relationships we have been able to establish.
Mike Stratton-Eric Karsteter

09/01/2025

Alfred Simon Mathes was born on September 10, 1935, in Wasserlosen, Germany. He grew up during the difficult years of World War II. At the age of 19, Alfred came to the United States, making Cheviot, Ohio his home before eventually moving to a farm in Dillsboro, Indiana in 1972. From that point on, he poured his heart into his farm where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and faith. In 1973, Al became a U.S. citizen and was extremely proud to be an American. Along with his love for farming, he had a great work ethic and was a dedicated employee of Kahns Meats for 42 years, as well as a dedicated member of St. Charles Perish in Milan. On January 18, 1964, Alfred married the love of his life, Joyce (Ernst) Mathes. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage together, raising three children: Steve (Beth) Mathes, Mike (Jennifer) Mathes, and Jennifer (Mike) Knowlton. Alfred is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Sara (Aaron) Salyer, Rachel (Ben) Lawhorn, Aaron (Erica) Mathes, Danielle Holman, Abbey (TJ) Menchhofer, and Ben Knowlton. He also was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren: Grayson, Aurora, and Lane Lawhorn; Noah, Saul, and Anna Salyer; Cash, Mia, and Kennedy Mathes; and Lily, Bella, and Conway Holman. Al is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father Stefan Simon-Mathes, mother Aloisia Zeissner Mathes, brothers Carl and Willie Simon-Mathes, sister Gerda Hofmann, and granddaughter Emily Mathes. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 5 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Rosary services will begin at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Osgood with Father Binu Mathew officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. A meal will be provided at St. Johns immediately after the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Emily Mathes Scholarship or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in care of the funeral home.

08/19/2025

Bonnie McIntosh, 81, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Versailles passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 15, 1944, the daughter of Delbert and Edith Dowd Truesdel. Survivors include two sons Gary McIntosh of Somerset, Kentucky and Randy McIntosh of Holton; one daughter Diane Duval of Vine Grove, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Tom Truesdel. Ms. McIntosh was a 1962 graduate of New Marion High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Marion Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 21 at the New Marion Cemetery with Randy Thieman officiating. Memorials may be given to the cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

08/18/2025

Gene A. Huntington, 84, of Dillsboro passed away at 2:35 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Autumn Trace in North Vernon. He was born in Friendship on February 17, 1941, the son of Wilkie and Lulu Uhlman Huntington. Survivors include two daughters Gena (Roger) Gullion of Dewberry and Gennie (Chris) Grider of North Vernon; five grandchildren Kevin Gullion of Auburn, Justin Gullion of Madison, Megan (Vince) Davis of Holton, Mariah (Ian) Martin of Freetown, and Jake Grider of North Vernon; one great-granddaughter Paisley Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Larry and Jerome. Mr. Huntington was a 1960 graduate of Cross Plains High School. On October 3, 1966 Gene entered the US Army serving as a Staff Sergeant with the Third US Army Infantry in Vietnam. For service to his country Gene received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Bronze Star Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars. He was awarded two Purple Hearts for wounds received in battle on two separate occasions. Gene was discharged from the service on October 2, 1968 to begin his working career in civilian life. He was employed with H. R. Corson Chevrolet in Friendship and spent 31 years with the Cummins Engine Company as an engine operator. He retired from their affiliate Holset in Madison, working in maintenance. After his retirement in 1994 he worked as a groundskeeper for the NMLRA in Friendship. Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and following NASCAR. He was a member of the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post 292 in Dillsboro and also the NMLRA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 12 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Akers Friendship Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will also be on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the St. Croix Hospice in Seymour or the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.

08/03/2025

James E. “Jimmy” Curran, 81, of Versailles passed away at 10:20 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Willows of Greensburg. He was born in Versailles on June 5, 1944, the son of George and Eva McClure Curran. He was married to Carolyn Jean Hendricks on August 8, 1970 and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2024. Survivors include one daughter Stacy (Patrick) Land of Greensburg; three grandchildren David (Lisa) Land, Curtis Land, and Justin Land all of Greensburg; 11 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Curran, and his sisters Shirley Thompson and Betty Baugh. Mr. Curran was a 1963 graduate of Versailles High School and was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the US Army. In civilian life Jimmy worked for the Ripley County Highway Department and was employed with Pri-Pak in Sunman and Greendale for 30 years as a security guard. He enjoyed constructing models and collecting anything related to the Vietnam War. Jimmy was a 68year member of the Tyson Methodist Church and was a member of the Versailles American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at 12 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Sweet officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside honors by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will also be on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

08/02/2025

Donald L. Voegler, 80, of Versailles passed away at 9:25 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home. He was born in Rochelle, Illinois on April 12, 1945, the son of Lawrence and Dorothy Bojangles Voegler. He was married to Debra Goodpaster on December 24, 1982 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter Beth Wilson of Versailles; grandchildren Briana (Brent) Imel, Brittany, Brooke, Cameron, and Christopher Begley, Jr.; great-grandchildren Brendan, Isabel, Ruby, Brentley, and Braelynn Imel, Bryson Colmenares, Ryan Paris, and Scarlett Mabry; one brother Ron (Marcia) Voegler of Roscoe, Illinois; one sister Audrey Seebach of Rockford, Illinois. Don enlisted in the US Army on January 16, 1967, serving with the 67th Signal Battalion. Before being discharged on January 21, 1969, he received the National Defense Service Medal and qualified as a marksman with the pistol and rifle. His working career spanned many years, working for US Shoe in Osgood and Madison Electronics in Versailles. His primary occupation was being an independent truck driver, hauling grain locally. Don was a Ham Radio Operator in Ripley County for 40 years. Don’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

08/01/2025

James R. “Randy” Gordon, 63, of Osgood passed away at 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born in Madison on December 5, 1961, the son of Tim and Karen Mills Gordon. Survivors include his mother Karen Dickerson of Osgood; three sons Ryan (Kay Adams) Gordon, Nathaniel Gordon, and Nicholas (Mikayla Law) Gordon all of Osgood; grandchildren Evan, Lyla, and Holland; one brother Russell Gordon of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother JR, and his sister Dana Dickerson. Mr. Gordon was a 1980 graduate of South Ripley High School and he also attended the Southeast Career Center. He worked as a computer programmer for the Batesville Casket Company and had also managed Kiel Brothers Oil Company stores in Versailles and Madison. Randy was an accomplished guitarist and loved muscle cars, especially the ones that were loud and fast. Randy was a member of the Osgood Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 4 at 12 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Earl Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Monday beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the Shelby Cemetery or the Osgood Church of Christ in care of the funeral home

07/30/2025

H. B. Carroll, 67, of Columbus passed away at 1 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home. He was born in Cincinnati on February 16, 1958, the son of Howard and Anna Mae Logan Carroll. He was married to Sherry Hamlin and she survives. Other survivors include one son Michael Carroll of Greensburg; one daughter Kimberly (Mike) Rippetoe of Batesville; step-sons Shawn Perdue and Christopher Perdue of Columbus, and Justin (Julia) Perdue of Milan; step-daughter Lutecia Perdue of Columbus; 11 grandchildren; three brothers Don Carroll of Osgood, Charles (Monica) Carroll of Nashville, Tennessee, and Robert (Kathy) Carroll of Manchester; two sisters Liz Wesson of Livingston, Alabama and Lucy (Tommy) Claborn of Byrdstown, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Jane Bowen. Mr. Carroll attended school at Jac-Cen-Del and was a former employee of NTNBCA in Greensburg as well as a truck driver for the North Vernon Beverage Company. HB enjoyed boating and fishing and he and Sherry were avid campers, spending much time at Indian Lakes. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 1 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Rick Cross officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Friday, beginning at 12 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery or Safe Passage in care of the funeral home.

07/29/2025

Susan R. Cooper, 62, of Versailles passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Indianapolis on April 30, 1963, the daughter of Robert and Leona Ayler LaPorte. Survivors include one son Jesse (Lizzie) Cooper of Versailles; two daughters Jenna Lee (Jeremy) Mutchler of Versailles and Makaela Myers of Chesapeake, Virginia; grandchildren Elizabeth, Horace, Jaden, Lillie, and Ella; one brother Bobby (Bobbi) LaPorte of Wake Forest, North Carolina; one sister Tina (Kim) Brinson of Versailles, and her dog Baby Girl. Ms. Cooper was a 1981 graduate of Southport (Indianapolis) High School and attended college in Virginia Beach. Her working career spanned many years working in car sales, as an insurance agent, computer programmer, and a convenience store owner. Susan enjoyed fishing, crocheting, hiking, bird watching, and most of all caring and spending time with her grandchildren. She led an amazing and interesting life and after her passing had her corneas donated to help someone in the future. Susan was a member of the Milton Christian Church. Her wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

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