Donald Lee West, 72, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 6:30 AM, Thursday, March 14th, 2019 at The Waters of Dillsboro. Donald was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 22, 1946, a son of the late Amelia (Pahls) and Boyd L.West. Donald grew up in the Cincinnati community and was a graduate of Colerain High School. He worked over 23 years at Procter and Gamble where he fulfilled many duties. Donald proudly served his country in the US Air Force and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Donald loved...

Gerald Edwin Dittmer, 85, of Ohio County, IN, passed away at 7:05 PM, Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Gerald was born on Short Ridge near Mount Sinai in Dearborn County, IN on July 1, 1933, a son of the late Edith L. (Warner) and Frederick Edwin "Ed" Dittmer. Gerald grew up in Dearborn County and attended school in Moores Hill. He married June (Robinson) Dittmer on April 26, 1952. Gerald and June were married over 66 years until her passing less than a year...

Samuel Cowens, 81, of  Dillsboro, IN, (formerly of Lawrenceburg) passed away at 03:07 AM, Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at The Waters of Dillsboro. Samuel was born in Campbell County, KY on August 4, 1937, a son of the late Pearl Louise (Landers) and Samuel Jackson Cowens. Samuel had worked at Texas Instruments. On July 28, 2010, Samuel married Norma Jane Fox who passed away on February 15, 2015. Samuel is survived by sons: Richard, James, Paul, Mark and Joseph Cowens; by stepsons, Joseph...

Dorothy Mae Weise, 88, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 5:48 AM, Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Dorothy was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Ethel (Saunders ) Canter and Charles  Atkins. She grew up in the Cincinnati area and graduated high school from Western Hills. Dorothy was the widow of James Weise.  She formerly worked at Shillito's (Macy's) as a sales clerk in yard goods and furniture. Dorothy enjoyed...

Richard Cody Farr, 20, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Monday, March 4th, 2019 at his residence. Cody was born in Savannah, GA on May 17, 1998. He was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 2016 and was a member of National Honor Society and Hoosier Boys State. Cody formerly worked for Belterra Casino Resort as a laundry attendant. Cody went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy during Operation Inherent Resolve. While in service, Cody received the National Defense Service...

Susan Elaine Hankins, 78, of  Vevay, IN, passed away at 9:06 AM, Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, IN. Susan was born in Ripley County, IN on October 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Sophia (Fruchtnicht) and Clarence Abplanalp. She grew up in Ripley County and attended school in Napoleon. Susan retired in 2006 from Grand Victoria Casino where she worked in catering. She also formerly worked at the  Vevay Shoe Factory and Grandma's Kitchen...

Sharon Ann (Detmer) Keith, 72, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away at 1:50 AM, Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg. Sharon was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 27, 1947, a daughter of the late Dorothy Mae (Teke) and Alvin  Detmer. She was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 1965. Sharon had worked as a Hair Dresser at McAlpins in Crestview Hills , KY. Sharon also worked at DHL as Coordinator of Lost and Found. She married Dale Miller Keith on August...

Dorothy Louise Lozier, 93, of Lawrenceburg, IN, (formerly of Rising Sun)  passed away at 11:44 PM, Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg. Dorothy was born in Hamilton County, OH on February 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Virgie and Ferdinand  Hansmann.  She was a 1943 graduate of Taylor High School in Cleves, OH. Dorothy worked as a cook at Three Rivers School in Cleves. Dorothy married Lester Lozier on July 10, 1946. Dorothy and Lester were...

Marjorie G. "Peachy" Stevens, 90, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 5:00 AM, Monday, February 25th, 2019 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg, IN. Peachy was born in Ohio County, IN on August 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Essie (Walston) and Coleman Bovard. She grew up in Ohio County and attended school there. Peachy married Charles Edward Stevens on November 16, 1946. They lived several years in the Gary, IN area where Charles worked as an Iron Worker and Peachy was a...

Harry Dean Ballard, 83, of Batesville, IN, (formerly of Sunman) passed away at 1:27 PM, Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Harry was born in Rising Sun, IN on February 22, 1935, a son of the late Edith G. (Cochran) and John  William Ballard. Harry grew up in the Rising Sun community and graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1953. He began work at Seagram's Distillery in Lawrenceburg, IN after graduation. Harry halted his career at...