All Obituaries

       David “Herbie” Herbert, 71, of Milan passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lawrenceburg. David was born on Sunday, July 20, 1952 in Batesville; son of Vincent and Mary Jane (Kirchbaum) Herbert. David married the love of his life, Shirley (Moody) Herbert, on June 3, 1972 and she preceded him on February 8, 2014. David served in the National Guard for 6 years, from 1971-1978. He worked as a painter and...

       Janetta “Jan” (Lacey) Gilbert, 70, of Dillsboro passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Jan was born on Sunday, September 28, 1952 in Batesville; daughter of Roy Richard Lacey Jr. and Patricia (Harmon) Lacey. Jan married the love of her life, Jimmie Dale Gilbert, on June 5, 1970 and they were married for 52 wonderful years. Jan worked as a bank teller at United Community Bank in Aurora. She was a...

       Otis Hughes Jr., 69, of Versailles formerly of Milan, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. Otis was born on Monday, June 14, 1954 in Cincinnati; son of Otis R. Hughes Sr. and Anna Mae (Rigney) Hughes. Otis worked at and retired from Proximo. He was a member of the Milan First Baptist Church. Otis enjoyed watching sports, especially football, and treasured his belongings. He loved to spend time on the farm...

       Ronald “Ron” Lee Goodpaster, 80, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. Ron was born on November 25, 1942 in Milan; son of Carl and Muriel (Eaglin) Goodpaster. Ron married the love of his life, Linda (Transier) Goodpaster, on September 19, 1964 and she survives. Ron proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant. Ron worked at the...

       Elmer Smith, 94, of Milan, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana. He was born on March 12, 1929 in Knox County, Kentucky, the son of John and Nannie (Jones) Smith.        He married his late wife Verna (Swafford) Smith on October 9, 1948 and she preceded in death on July 1, 2009.        Mr. Smith was a proud farmer as well as a former...

       Rozena (King) Bennett, 84, of Lawrenceburg passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg. Rozena was born on Thursday, September 29, 1938 in Booneville, Kentucky; daughter of Garfield and Minnie King. Rozena married the love of her life, Edwin “Eddie” Bennett, on December 16, 1955, and he preceded her on May 11, 2009. Rozena was a factory worker at Seagrams for 25+ years. She enjoyed spending her winters in...

     UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS        Shirley L. (Bauer) Smith, 86, of Aurora passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born on Friday, November 27, 1936 in Aurora; daughter of Frank and Margaret (Willoughby). Shirley married the love of her life; Joe Smith and he survives. Shirley was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat....

       Barry Delane Ryan, 74, of Milan passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. Barry was born on Sunday, November 28, 1948 in Sayler Park, Ohio; son of William Ryan Sr. and Wilma (Wright) Ryan. Barry married the love of his life, Kathy (Day) Ryan, on November 25, 1967 and she survives. Barry worked in auto body repair at Todd Wrecker Service. Barry was a fireman for Milan Fire Department. He loved racing and fishing....

       Rhonda D. Deitsch, 52, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. Rhonda was born on Monday, November 30, 1970 in Cincinnati; daughter of Ron Schrand and Patricia (O’Malley) Warren. Rhonda worked at Gardens Alive as a call sales representative. She enjoyed going to play games at the casino, gardening, planting flowers, and animals. Rhonda also loved to draw and write poetry. Rhonda most of all...

        Ronald “Ron” Roi Reese, 92, of Batesville, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Ron was born on Sunday, November 30, 1930 in Boise, Idaho; son of Bernard and Helen (Black) Reese. Ron proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Ron worked at Silvercrest Children’s Development Center as a facility manager for many years....