Local Obituaries

Thomas D. Cook, 100, passed away on February 16, 2025 at his home in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, with his daughter, Susan Cook Zwiesler, by his side. Survivors include his daughter, Susan (Cook) Zwiesler, granddaughter, Katherine Zwiesler and great-granddaughter, Nora Zwiesler, brothers-in-law,...

       Dorothy Louise (Fulton) McIntosh-Holt, (age 77) passed away quietly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was attended by her husband Bill, and several family members. Dottie Lou was born...

Regina "Gina" Ann (Driver) Wuellner, 65, of Dillsboro, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, IN. Gina was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on May 2, 1959, a daughter of Richard E. "Dick" Driver...

Berlis Brittain, 91, of Aurora, IN, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.She was born June 19, 1933, in Beattyville, KY, daughter of the late Robert McIntosh and Sarah (Sizemore) McIntosh.  Berlis enjoyed reading, with the Bible being her favorite go to...

Brandi Ellen (Eversman) Hendricks, 45, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2025 at her home. Brandi was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on January 10, 1980, a daughter of Naomi E. (Strohl) Eversman and Gary W. Eversman....

Gerald H. Marker, 92, of Aurora, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, March 3, 2025 in Aurora. Gerald was born on March 17, 1932 in Bear Branch, IN and was the son of the late Lawrence...

It is with both heavy hearts and joyous spirits that we celebrate the life of Kevin L. McKinney, a devoted husband, beloved father, and a committed EMT, who will be remembered for...

       Ralph Ruggles, 88, of Milan passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. Ralph was born on Sunday, October 11, 1936, in Pierceville; son of Chris and Ola (Manley) Ruggles. Ralph married...

       Shirley Dianne (Lunsford) Hunt, 70, of Moores Hill passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio.  Shirley was born on Tuesday, May 4, 1954, in Batesville; daughter of Hansford and Maudie Marie (Mobley)...

John Jeremiah Backman IV, "Jerry", 65, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was born June 27, 1959 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, son of the late William D Backman Jr. and Day Backman.

Jerry was a veteran of...

Mrs. Myrtle (Smith) Chandler Butler, age 79, of Fairview, Indiana, entered this life on June 1, 1945 in Booneville, Kentucky. She was the loving daughter of the late Ike and Jalie (Gabbard) Smith. She was raised in Booneville, Kentucky where...

Wanda Phillips, 89, of Versailles passed away at 7 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the home of her grandson in Lawrenceburg. She was born near Vevay on May 7, 1935, the daughter of Walter and Catherine Cleeter Rose....

Jean A. (nee Robbins) Libbert, 76, of Greendale, IN passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Shawneespring Health Care Center, Harrison, OH. She was born September 15, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH daughter of the late Richard and Alma (Baker)...

Paul William Koons, 83, Rising Sun IN passed away on February 26, 2025, at the Waters of Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Indiana. Paul was born on March 22, 1941 in Patriot Indiana, son of the late Raymond (Pat) Koons and...

Marie Campbell Hizer passed away peacefully February 24, 2025, at Ridgewood Health Campus. She was 44 days shy of her one hundred-second birthday. She is survived by her daughter Jo Ann (Wilbur) Disbro and her son Thomas R (Meg) Campbell,...

Mary Ann Vinson, 72, of Aurora, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Aurora, Indiana.She was born on February 7, 1953, in Batesville, IN, the daughter of the late Zephery Carter and Bertha (Sebree) Carter.Mary was a dedicated...

Charles Granville Hill March 10, 1944 – February 7, 2025

Charles Granville Hill, age 80, of Florida, and Aurora, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1944, to Charles E. Hill and Susie...

John Edward Bihr, of Cincinnati, was born on August 14, 1955, in Batesville, Indiana, a son to Albert Joseph (Pete) and Martha Sartin Bihr.  He graduated from Ball State University and worked in admissions at UC for many years.  John...

       Timothy E. Ashcraft, 70, of Aurora, entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his beloved family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Timothy, who was affectionately known as Tim by his friends and family, was born on...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved great-grandfather, Alfred Hurd, at the age of 97, on February 20th, 2025 in Lawrenceburg, IN.  Al, also known as ‘Big Al,’ was born on January 3rd, 1928...