Local Obituaries

John was born in Batesville, Indiana, as the youngest of three, the older being twins, Howard Jr. (1930-2023) and Marylin (1930 - 1998). They all grew up in Aurora, Indiana, to loving Christian parents, Howard (Sr) and Hilda. John wished...

SERVICE INFORMATION UPDATE Celebration of Life for John BeckelhymerThe family of John Beckelhymer invites you to join us in a Celebration of John’s Life on Saturday May 18, 2024,beginning at 1:00 pm.T he event will take place at Hocking Hills State...

Clifford A. Grubbs, 62, passed away Tuesday February 6, 2024 in Sarasota, FL surrounded byfamily.He was born July 23, 1961 in New Castle, IN, son of Carol Grubbs and the late Norma McIntyre.Cliff grew up in Aurora, IN and graduated...

Evelyn D. Bascom, 92, of Dillsboro, IN, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Florence, KY.She was born June 14, 1931, in Milan, Indiana, daughter of the late Martin H. Westmeyer and Matilda (Rump) Westmeyer.  Evelyn was a life time member...

Beloved grandfather, husband, and nearly scratch golfer, Stephen Craig Fowler of Aurora, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2024 shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Surrounded by his family and friends, Craig walked into the arms of his...

Janet  Baer, 86, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024.She was born September 5, 1937, in Midland, OH, daughter of the late Henry Taylor and Helen (Patton) Taylor. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for A.M Kinney and PEDCO...

William  A. Herzog, 78, of Aurora, IN, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.He was born February 26, 1946, in Batesville, IN, son of the late Glenn Herzog and Mary (Chamberlain) Herzog. Bill served his country as a member of the United...

Michael R. Burkhart, 59, of Brookville, IN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.He was born July 18, 1964, son of the late James Burkhart and Reva (Cornett) Burkhart. He served his country as a member of the Army Reserves.Michael worked in...

TYLER, Betty -  92 years of age;  Born August 23, 1931; Preceded in death by her parents Orville and Dorothy Hilker, husband William Tyler, son Tim Tyler, sisters Audrey Speier, Regina Boerst, Marilyn Faber and Chrissy Strautman.  Survived by children...

Janet L. Hussung, 81, of Batesville, IN, formerly of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.She was born May 28, 1942, in Batesville, IN, daughter of the late Roy E. Spencer and Luella (Meier) Spencer. She worked as a Hostess...

Helen J. Newmann, 88, of Aurora, Indiana passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Ripley Crossing, Milan Indiana.She was born September 24, 1935, in Farmer's Retreat, IN, daughter of the late Wilkie Droege and Martha (Schuette) Droege.Helen graduated from Dillsboro...

Marilyn Jean "Jeanne" (Bennett) McCreary, 90, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.She was born February 9, 1934, in Wright's Corner, IN, daughter of the late Ivan Bennett and Cora (Leffler) Bennett. She worked in the Interior Department for...

Teddy Harold Ruryk, 91, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.He was born January 16, 1933, in Walton County, FL, son of the late Andrew Ruryk and Olive(Hall) Ruryk.He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's...

Nancy (Haring) Imes, 80, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH.She was born June 9, 1943, in Bryn Mawr, PA, daughter of the late Willard Haring and Elizabeth (Bunce) Haring.Nancy received her bachelor's in elementary...

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...