Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

Garland W. Fields, age 81, of Sunman, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milan, Indiana. Born May 9, 1942, in Manchester, Kentucky, the son of Oscar and Mabel (Bowling) Fields.

Garland married Carol Stone on July 5, 1972, in Manchester, Kentucky. Garland worked as an Inspector for Hillenbrand, Inc. in Batesville, Indiana for many years....

Apr 5, 2024

Elizabeth Louise Hargis, nee Winkelman, (Betty Lou), passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by family in her last three days.

She was a graduate of Harrison High School in 1967 and a 30-year employee of Hill-Rom in Batesville.

She worked tirelessly as a single...

Apr 3, 2024

Gladys Marie Helton, age 52, of Bright, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Bright, Indiana.  She was born the daughter of Norman and Rosella (North) Helton on April 8, 1971, in Pineville, Kentucky.  After graduating high school, she went to college for computer coding.

She was survived by her children: Leonard Helton, Norman Johnson,...

Mar 24, 2024

Betty Lou Wurtzler was born on October 7, 1929, to Margaret (Tiny) Wurtzler.  She and her mom lived and worked on a farm, close to Stricker’s Grove.  Betty grew up working on the farm and attending elementary school.  She always had the fondest memories of the farm and her time there.

After her mother passed away at...

Mar 24, 2024

Karen Lynn Donawerth, age 68, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Aurora, Indiana.

Born the daughter of Ivan Eugene and Rose (Pauckner) Donawerth on July 5, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio. A 1972 graduate of North Dearborn High School, Karen was an office manager for Rolling Acres in Harrison, Ohio.

Karen...

Mar 24, 2024

In loving memory of Ruth Leahigh, a resident of Wilmington, Ohio (previously of Harrison, Ohio) who embraced life with a passion for nature and a zest for adventure. She passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by her devoted husband of almost 44 years, Everett Leahigh, her loving daughters, Janelle (Eric) Tucker and Annette (Derek)...

Mar 23, 2024

Stanley Gene Snyder, age 80, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.  Born January 17, 1944, in Colerain Township, Ohio, the son of Henry and Frances (Taylor) Snyder, Jr.

Stanley married the late Patricia Mae Stockhoff on August 8, 1964, in Miamitown, Ohio.

Survived by his...

Mar 18, 2024

Walter J. Nowlin, age 31, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024.  Born June 14, 1992, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Walter Nowlin and Donna (Ennis) Nowlin.

Walter, a 2010 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, worked for Pure Light Power installing Solar Panels.

Walter is survived by his parents Walter...

Mar 16, 2024

Doris Mae Emmert (nee Kuehn), age 85, of Union, Kentucky, formerly of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Born the daughter of Clarence and Bertha C. (Beneker) Kuehn on May 13, 1938, in Batesville, Indiana, she was a 1956 graduate of Harrison High School and a 1992 graduate of the University...

Mar 16, 2024

Rochelle R. Vollrath (nee Requardt), age 64, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born the daughter of Robert and Janet (Anderson) Requardt on December 27, 1959, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Rochelle graduated from Dixie Heights High School in 1978 and worked for Avon and AstraZeneca for many years.

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Mar 13, 2024

Harold W. Reese, age 62, of New Trenton, Indiana, passed away with family surrounding him, on March 13, 2024, in New Trenton, Indiana.

He was born on January 14, 1962, to Harold and Molly (Farwick) Reese in Cincinnati, Ohio.  On August 19, 2013, Harold married Kweeney Cuerda and was a truck driver for many years.

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Mar 8, 2024

Donald Allen Morgan, age 81, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Born on August 23, 1942, the son of Stephen A. and Anna  B. (Beard) Morgan in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He married Sandra Lievsay on July 23, 1998, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and retired from Marathon Oil Corporation as a Tankerman....

Feb 22, 2024

Freddie Leon Smith, age 72, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born the son of William and Hazel (Bell) Smith on October 8, 1951, in Stearns, Kentucky.  He was married to the late Elizabeth J. Wince and served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. ...

Feb 1, 2024

Janet L. Hacker, age 82, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Harrison, Ohio.

Born on October 17, 1941, the daughter of James K. and Margaret (Teeters) Radcliffe in Morgan Township, Ohio.  A graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, she married the late Noah “Spud” Hacker on October 7, 1961, in New...

Feb 1, 2024

Betty Lou Ashcraft, age 63, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Aurora, Indiana.  Born April 19, 1960, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Lester and Loora (Bowman) Riley.

Married Kenneth Ashcraft March 3, 1995, in Carrollton, Kentucky.

Survived by her loving husband Kenneth Ashcraft.  Mother of Alicia Tipton and Louis Couch.  ...

Feb 1, 2024

Thurman Benjamin Hiatt, age 81, of West Harrison, Indiana, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Born January 26, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of James Benjamin and Affa Lee (Roop) Hiatt.

Thurman was a 1962 Western Hills High School graduate where he played football, track & field, and swam. He married...

Jan 31, 2024

Jesse Monroe Inman, age 86, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was born the son of Kenneth and Daisy (Lickleiter) Inman on February 15, 1937, in Jeb Hill, Kentucky. Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was married to Mona Ison...

Jan 20, 2024

John Edward Skidmore passed away peacefully Jan 20, 2024 at 97 years and 6 months in Columbus Indiana.  Jack was born to Isaac and Edith Skidmore July 13, 1926.  Jack was an only child and grew up in Bright, Indiana. He received his GED and diploma from Bright High School. He met the love of his life Doris Mae...

Jan 20, 2024

Rev. Arnold Brewer, age 89, of Camden, Ohio, went Home to be with his Lord peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Camden, Ohio.

Born the son of Willie and Nora (Hensley) Brewer on February 15, 1934, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, he honorably served his country with the United States Air Force for...

Jan 17, 2024

Ronald Joseph Gadd, age 73, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born June 5, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee the son of Clayton and Alice (Dugan) Gadd.

Ron married Carol Lynn Wells on May 27, 1995, in Harrison, Ohio.  Worked as a manager for Kroger in Western Hills for many years and...