All Obituaries

            Ted A. Russell, 46, of Aurora passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.  Ted was born Tuesday, June 5, 1973 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Ramona (Farmer) Russell.  Ted worked in the warehouse for Amazon.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan.             Ted is survived by his father Joe Russell of...

            Sue Reynolds of Metamora, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the age of 63.  She will be forever remembered as the loving life partner and best friend of Rachel Hahnefeld.  Sue was born on Monday, July 23, 1956, in Milan, Indiana. Sue lived in Michigan since 1973.  In 2001, she began a 17-year career as an inventory auditor at Costco until her retirement in 2018.  Sue loved...

Stephen E. Collins, 77, of Moores Hill, beloved husband of Judith Collins, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2019 aboard the USS Yorktown, in Charleston, SC, while attending the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command commencement ceremonies for one of his treasured grandchildren.             Husband. Father. Grandfather. Brother. Uncle. Son. Friend. Electrician. Gardener. Woodcrafter....

            Lawrence E. Jenkins, 77 of Milan, Indiana passed away Friday October 11, 2019 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.                Lawrence was born on Sunday, May 3, 1942 in Partridge, KY and was the son of the late Clarence and Beatrice (Huff) Jenkins. He was a member of the Little Memory Church, and a self-employed truck driver.  Lawrence enjoyed...

John Thomas Williams, 57, of Dillsboro, Indiana passed away Friday October 11, 2019 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by his family.  John was born on January 17, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia (Carrier) Williams. He is survived by two sons: Jeremy (Jessica) and Dustin Williams. One grandson, Camden Williams.  One granddaughter, Alexandria Trembly.  One sister, Sharon (Dave) Conn and three brothers: Danny (Kelly),...

            Freda Luke, 87, of Georgetown, Kentucky, formerly of Dillsboro, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Dover Manor in Georgetown.  Freda was born Monday, October 26, 1931 in Ripley County, the daughter of Lue Roscoe and Alta Mae (Lanham) Hallgarth.  She married Glenn F. Luke April 23, 1955 whom she spent her life on the farm with on Farmers Retreat Road until his death March 31, 2011.  She was a homemaker...

            Janice E. Hosmer, 71, of Sunman passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Janice was born Friday, April 2, 1948 in Batesville, the daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Brandt) Lauber.  She was a former employee at the Osgood Shoe Factory.  She was the former owner of Hosmer's Restaurant in Sunman.  Janice was a very active member of St. Paul Methodist Church serving on the board of...

            Ronald “Ron” Carpenter, 60, of Dillsboro passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence with family by his side.  Ron was born Thursday, January 15, 1959 in Milan, the son of Donald and Julia (Goodpaster) Carpenter.  He married Edwina Kennedy October 27, 1977 and she survives.  Ron was a self-employed truck driver.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

            Rose Mary Moreland, 89, of Dillsboro passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her residence.  Rose Mary was born Monday, August 25, 1930 in Hooven, Ohio, the daughter of William and Lois (Pendergast) Guard.  She married Jack Moreland September 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death December 6, 2008.  She was a member of Dillsboro United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.  She was a member of the 1948...

            Kimberly “Kim” Sue Prather, 57, of Milan passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Kim was born Thursday, January 11, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of William and Judie (Collins) Adams. She was a member of Hope Baptist Church and worked for Margaret Mary Health as a medical assistant.  She was a past member of Milan Rescue 30, Southern Response and a member...