Local Obituaries

John Paul Frantz, 74, passed away Monday May 25, 2020 at his home in Burlington, Kentucky. He was born September 15, 1945 in Fort Wayne, IN, son of the late Darrel Frantz and Vivian (Swartz) Frantz.  John spent his childhood...

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Anna Mae Craft, age 92, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on May 28, 2020.She was born April 2, 1928 in Lawrenceburg, IN, daughter of the late Ivan and Leona (Bidner) Vaughn. Anna had various jobs, from driving a school bus...

Larry Thomas King was born in Cynthiana, KY on August 15, 1941, a son of the late Eloise (Rankin) Franklin and Stephen  King. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. While in service Larry received the following commendations:...

Mrs. Jennie Dean Wentworth Brooks, age 90, of Bennington, Indiana near Allensville entered this life on February 19, 1930 on Vernon Ridge in Switzerland County, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Joseph Allen and Lydia Ann Callis...

Joyce Julia Klusman Swinney, 85, of Versailles passed away at 5:35am, Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born near Trosper in Knox County, Kentucky on November 13, 1934 the daughter of Ernest and Edna Lewellyn...

Marjorie R. Marksberry, 88, died peacefully at her home Sunday, May 24, 2020 due to complications after colon surgery & colon cancer.  With the help of close friends and care takers from Visiting Angels, she...

            Joseph “Joe” Sandlin, 33, of Versailles passed away from injuries in a motorcycle-vehicle accident on U.S. 50 Saturday, May 23, 2020.  Joe was born Friday, July 4, 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joe and...

            Rhonda Levell, 48, of Milan passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Mercy Health - West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Rhonda was born September 22, 1971 in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of Ronald “Ron” and Ruth...

            Joseph “Joe” Arthur Barrett, 93, of Moores Hill passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Moores Hill with family by his side.  Joe was born Saturday, December 18, 1926 in Berea, Kentucky,...

            Raymond “Mitch” “Boog” Mitchell, 82, of Moores Hill passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital.  Mitch was born Saturday, August 14, 1937 in Ohio, the son of Raymond and Edith (McDonald)...

Kenneth Ray Greive, Sr. was born on the family farm along Laughery Creek near Aurora, IN on February 23, 1941, a son of the late Margaret (Spencer) and Victor  Greive, Sr. Kenny attended St. John Lutheran School and was a...

          Verneda Wendelman, 85, of Dillsboro passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Verneda was born Wednesday, July 18, 1934 in Pierceville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Clarence and Edna (Lafary) Cook. ...

Carolyn (Minnick) Knueven, 93 years of age, born to Edward and Lydia Kammeyer Minnick on Jan 2, 1927, passed away in her sleep on May 16, 2020 at the Chateau, Batesville. She married Howard R. Knueven on April 20,...

            Eleanor Pohlman, 92, of Milan passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.  Eleanor was born Wednesday, July 6, 1927 in Patriot, Indiana, the daughter of the late Edward and Ella...

Victor Herbert Farrell Sr., 88, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.He was born February 18, 1932 in Vevay, IN,  son of the late Paul Farrell and Martha (Williamson) Farrell.   Victor worked as a truck...

Daniel Craig, 64, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born July 24, 1955 in Aurora, Indiana, son of the late Howard and Martha Marie (O'Connor) Craig.

Dan was a people person whom was very giving...

           Orvil Robert “Bob” Walker Jr., 88, of Sunman passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his daughter Judy’s home in Aurora. Bob was born Thursday, December 17, 1931 in Milan, Indiana, the son of the late...

Dale L. Schuette, age 87, took the hand of the Lord and entered eternity on Friday, May 15, 2020, surrounded by his family. Dale was born on December 15, 1932 to Edwin Schuette and Irma (Linkmeyer) Schuette in Milan, Indiana.Dale...

           Bernard “Bernie” Keene, 86, formerly of Milan passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Heritage House of Greensburg.  Bernie was born November 14, 1933 in Batesville, Indiana the son of the late Joseph and Geneva...