Local Obituaries

Russell E. Thorpe Jr., 83, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, November 12, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 9, 1939 in Aurora, Indiana, son of the late Russell and Laverna (McCool) Thorpe.

Russell graduated...

Lynn Holtegel, 76, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born October 4, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana, daughter of the late Frank Rozin and Nilah (Walker) Medlock.

Lynn enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino....

Shirley Jean Retherford, 75, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was born July 13, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana, daughter of the late Durward and Eloise (Manlief) Louden.

Shirley enjoyed gambling and going to the casino boat....

Lanny "Doug" Phelps, 80, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born May 15, 1942 in Winchester, Indiana, son of the late Harold and June (Lawler) Phelps.

Lanny was a veteran of the US Army. He...

Jean Marie Ascherman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 24, 2022. She is survived by her husband Anthony Ascherman. Jean’s deep love and admiration for her husband was true testament to their 54 years of...

Glen Allan Cornett, 73, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born June 3, 1949 in Benham, Kentucky, son of the late Delbert and Daisy Helen (Howard) Cornett.

Glen’s family relocated to Lawrenceburg and he went...

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our father, Arvis “Ray” Sizemore. He passed away peacefully at the age of 70, surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1952, in Milan, IN. to Lee & Louise Sizemore....

Linda Sullivan, 75, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born December 19, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter and Anne (Hood) Tatum.

Linda was a member of the Hidden Valley Lake Golf...

Robert Joseph "Bob" McAdams, 41, of Guilford, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born December 21, 1980 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, son of Janice (Getz) McAdams and the late Henry McAdams.

Bob was a 4H volunteer (shooting sports)....

Ola Allen Miller, 81, of Aurora, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born January 22, 1941 in Barbourville, Kentucky, son of the late Harold and Mima (Grant) Miller.

Ola enjoyed cows, baling hay, and farming. He was...

Nancy Mae Carpenter, 88, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born November 3, 1933 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late John C. and Effie (Eichinger) Smith.

Nancy was a member of the Tanner...

Margaret Virginia Nixon, 86, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born November 30, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Wheeler and Jewel (Jasper) Mosley.

Margaret was a member of the Homemakers Club and...

Willie Joseph Werning, 92, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born September 18, 1930 in Rheine, West Germany, son of the late Herman and JoAnna (Walter) Werning.

Willie was a veteran of the US Army...

Opal Faye LaFollette, 98, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born May 3, 1924 in Dearborn County, Indiana, daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel (Walcott) Brandt.

Opal was a professional musician and vocalist for...

Andrea Lynn Sarley,"Dre", 46, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born June 8, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of James Sarley and Patricia (Kellerman) Heck.

Andrea was a member of the Lawrenceburg American Legion Ladies...

Theresa Josephine "Chi Chi" Conklin, 91, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away at the Shady Nook Care Center on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born March 19, 1931 in Elmira, New York, daughter of the late Michael and Rose Maria...

Mark Caldwell, 63, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born May 3, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Virginia (Mitchell) Caldwell.

Mark was a member of the Greendale First Church of...

Shirley Gardner-Mulligan, 73, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born December 10, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, daughter of the late James and Jean (Barker) Riggs.

Shirley was an antique dealer and owned her...

Jennifer Marie Hudson, 56, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born March 15, 1966 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of the late James and Norma (Lowe) Clark.

Jennifer was a member of the Trinity Christian Church....

Sandi Gentry, 70, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. She was born July 1, 1952 in Batesville, Indiana, daughter of Lois (Kincade) Doemeland and the late Cleo  Willoughby.

Sandi was an avid sports fan at her grandchildren's...