Local Obituaries

Patty L. Ratliff, 80, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. She was born July 18, 1941 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of the late Leo and Eleanor (Green) Schnebelt.

Patty enjoyed sewing, doing puzzles, and watching TV. She...

Peggy Ann Hoffman, 79, of Manchester, Indiana passed away July 22, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born to Benjamin Hicks and Martha Chaffer, March 19, 1942, in Covington, KY. Peggy graduated from Xavier University with a Bachelor...

James E. Johnson, "Jim", 69, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born April 4, 1952 in Batesville, Indiana, son of the late James and Katherine (Souther) Johnson.

Jim often attended Trinity Christian Center. He enjoyed...

John Calvin Bauer II, 78, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was born February 25, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late John and Helen (Heath) Bauer.

John was a retired veteran of the US...

Lois A. Phipps, 92, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.  was born March 10, 1929 in Kings Creek, Kentucky,  of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Cornett) Ratliff.

Lois was a member of the Zion United Church of...

Robert (Bob) Michael Carroll (82) of Guilford, Indiana passed away on the evening of July 24. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and daughters and the compassion of the St. Elizabeth Hospice staff. A memorial mass will...

Carroll Schwing, 82, of Dillsboro, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born February 17, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Carroll and Etheldred (White) Hopper.

Carroll liked her flowers. She loved to play golf and...

William Kenneth "Fuzzy" Meyer, 76, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born August 30, 1944 in Milan, Indiana, son of the late Walter and Jaqueline (Payton) Meyer. 

Fuzzy was a veteran of the US Army....

JoAnn  Folke, 88, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born May 14, 1933 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of the late Russel and Nellie (Tague) Heath.

JoAnn was a former Indiana Extensions Homemakers State President. She...

Brady James Gabbard, 14, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born July 15, 2006 in Batesville, Indiana, son of Jennifer Gabbard.

Brady enjoyed fishing. He liked all sports but he especially liked football and baseball....

Ronald Jay Denney, 72, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born August 5, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, son of the late Charles and Ruth (Robinette) Denney.

Ron was the Owner and Funeral Director at Fitch-Denney...

John JC Charles Purtee, 31, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born January 2, 1990 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, son of the late Johnny W. Purtee and Josephine (Goodness) Lowry.

JC liked to fish and...

Mary Renaud, 84, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born September 27, 1936 in Rising Sun, Indiana, daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Wingate) New.

Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church...

Ricky Lee Horn, 66, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana passed away Monday, June 21, 2021.  He was born April 4, 1955 in Batesville, Indiana of the late Louise Horn.

Rick was a member of several philanthropic organizations including Trustee of Lawrenceburg Eagles Arie...

Delores Dowell, 77, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born October 9, 1943 in Charlestown, Indiana, daughter of the late Fonda and Bernice (Thompson) Fields.

Delores was a member of the Dearborn Baptist Church. She...

Kathy Sue Timberlake, 65, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born December 22, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Omer Schmeltzer and Shirley (Hannan) Schmeltzer.

Kathy was very crafty and loved to paint....

Harvey William Cherry "Butch", 77, of Guilford, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born January 21, 1944 in Batesville, Indiana, son of the late Harvey and Thelma (Fryman) Cherry.

Butch liked to hunt and fish. He enjoyed...

Garnett Wallace, 87, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born January 29, 1934 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Dell) Weaver.

Garnett enjoyed camping and being grandma. She loved her dog...

Irene "Hillbilly" Scudder, 94, of Dillsboro, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born September 1, 1926 in Hazelgreen, Kentucky, daughter of the late Alfred and Martha Jane (Napier) Wood.

Irene was a faithful Christian.  She comes from...

Melissa Fryman, 76, of Guilford, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born June 14, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Clyde and Elsie (Caudill) Castle.

Melissa enjoyed gardening, canning, and cooking. She loved being...