Local Obituaries

Charles L. Clark, 83, of Aurora, IN, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.He was born March 14, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of the late Earl Jacob Clark and Bessie (Kimmon) Clark. He served his country as a member of the...

Carl  Lee Cantwell, 59, of Aurora, IN, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.He was born April 30, 1964, in Dearborn County, Indiana, son of the late Harland Cantwell and Alberta (McFadden) Cantwell. He worked as a Machinist for Multiple Machining Inc. ...

Rosalie Cooper, 85, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.She was born August 8, 1938, in Dearborn County, Indiana,  daughter of the late William Fugitt and Ione (Baker) Fugitt. Rosalie loved church & was very active in it.  She...

Janice Marie Chipman, 87, of Aurora, IN, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.She was born June 30, 1936, in Dillsboro, Indiana.  She was the fifth child of Curtis and Geneva (Walker) Chipman, both preceded her in death. Also preceding her in...

Jo Ann Hall, 78, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.She was born October 11, 1945, in Whitesburg, KY, daughter of the late Okley Fields and Delores (Callihan) Fields. Jo Ann worked as a Manager for Res Care, retiring...

Bryce Jacobo Valdez, 21, of West Harrison, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.He was born January 29, 2003, in Cincinnati, OH, son of Ramon Valdez and Eugenia (Lucas) Horn. Bryce worked as a Lineman for Union Local #71 out of...

Patty S. Rullman, 84, of Aurora, IN, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born November 27, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, daughter of the late Everett Hileman and Edith (Kauffman) Hileman. She graduated from Wayland High School in...

Malcolm L. "Mac" Manlief, 79, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.He was born June 20, 1944, in Batesville, IN, son of the late Leslie Manlief and Joan (Weishan) Manlief. Mac worked in maintenance for Monsanto/Bayer company with 30...

Gilbert “Gib” Lee Houze, 95, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Aurora, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024. He was born May 5, 1928, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, son of the late E.F. “Bunt” and Hazel (Courtney) Houze. Gib grew...

Henry Gene Vastine, 73, of Aurora, IN, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.He was born December 5, 1950, in Ripley County, Indiana, son of the late Blaine Vastine and Nellie (Williams) Vastine. Gene served his country as a member of the...

Albert Ivan Chipman, 86, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.He was born January 5, 1938, in Milton, IN, son of the late Curtis Chipman and Geneva (Walker) Chipman. He served his country as a member of the United...

Gary Lee  Probst, 69, of Aurora, IN, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.He was born March 15, 1954, in Batesville, IN, son of the late Lloyd Probst and Jessie (Trotto) Probst. Gary worked as a Plant Manager for Paul Rohe Company,...

Joy Beth (Schmidt) Honeycutt, 57, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Aurora, Indiana. She was born on January 16, 1966, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Joy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.Joy is survived by...

Theodore Edward Cox Jr., 74, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.He was born July 25, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Theodore Cox Sr.and Pearl (Blevins) Cox. Ted served his country as a member of the...

Kenneth Lee Deaton, 66, of Milan, IN, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.He was born November 8, 1957, in Milan, IN, son of Henrietta (Slayback) Deaton and the late Arnold Deaton. Ken was a man of many skills. He was good...

Agnes Catherine (Armbruster)  Bauer, 92, of Moores Hill, IN, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Lawrenceburg, IN.She was born February 7, 1931, in Lawrenceburg, IN, daughter of the late Henry A. and Clara Ida (Zeigler) Armbruster. Agnes attended St. Mary's...

Janet Louise Oelker, 83, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.She was born July 2, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, IN, daughter of the late Clarence A. Oelker and Amelia (Cramer) Oelker.  Janet was a Life Member of St. John Lutheran...

Edward Wayne Kaffenberger, 70, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.He was born March 7, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late James Kaffenberger and LaVerne (Love) Kaffenberger. He worked as a Welder for Aurora Casket Company, retiring...

Corinne  Menne, 89, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.She was born February 18, 1934, in Kentucky, daughter of the late Henry Clayton Taylor and Lula (Brown) Taylor. She was a former member of the Hogan Baptist Church, and...

Louetta Clemons passed away peacefully surrounded  by her family  and kitties on November 18th 2023. Born on August 7th 1942, Lou lived a life of kindness towards people and animals, spiciness and sassiness and joy. She loved working in her beautiful...