Virginia Louise (Scudder) Romans, 90 of Patriot, IN passed away on March 6, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at Markland Funeral Home. A FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE

Thomas Lester Freeman, 76, of Warsaw, Kentucky, passed away March 5, 2026 at Gallatin Nursing and Rehab. Thomas was born in Campbell County, Kentucky on July 18, 1949, a son of the late James Lester Freeman and Ruth (Jones) Freeman. Early in his life, Thomas suffered the loss of his parents and siblings in a tragic accident. Following this, Thomas was lovingly raised by his grandparents. Thomas attended his local high school and ...

Doris Josephine (Scudder) Chase, 90, of Florence, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at her home. Doris was born in Switzerland County, IN on June 9th, 1935, a daughter of the late Velma (Peelman) Scudder and Churchill Scudder. Doris was a lifelong resident of Switzerland County and a 1953 graduate of Vevay High School. Doris married Paul Veron Chase on April 10, 1954. Doris and Paul were married nearly 59 years until his passing on February 15th, 2013. Doris retired from the ...

Bonnie Lee Henry, 69, of Patriot, IN, (formerly of Erlanger, KY) passed away on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at her home. Bonnie was born in Unionville, NY on August 26, 1956, a daughter of the late Shirley (Muller) VanLeuven and Vincent  Dumond. Bonnie grew up and resided in New York state until 2010 when she moved to the Florence, KY area. She was a graduate from Minisink Valley High School  in Greenville, NY. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from Orange County ...

Minnie Lee Stevens, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 24, surrounded by the love of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Leroy and Mary Chowning as well as her late husband Bill Stevens. Minnie is survived by her two sisters, Rita Thompson and Darlene Montgomery. She was a mother to four children: twins Gerry and Kerri, daughter Merry, and son Jody. Minnie preferred to be called Mamie. She was known for her creativity. She enjoyed embroidering pieces by hand and ...

Rhonda Mae Turner, 67, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at her home. Rhonda was born in Batesville, IN on November 16, 1958, a daughter of the late Ethel Mae (Workman) Turner and Billy Don Turner. She attended Bethel Unity Baptist Church and then the Rising Sun First Baptist Church. Rhonda loved going to church and the fellowship with the congregation. She was a lover of all animals and had a special fondness for horses. Rhonda enjoyed spending her time doing ...

Jan Diane (Morningstar) Daniels, 83, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away  on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN. Jan was born in Normal, IL on July 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Iona (Forth) Morningstar and Graham  Morningstar. She was a graduate of Frankfort High School in Frankfort, IN. Jan also went on to cosmetology school and was a beautician for some time. Jan worked for several years in the medical office of Dr. Michael Grogan ...

Leon Nelson Romans, 86, of Aurora, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg, IN. Leon was born in Patriot, IN on October 3, 1939, a son of the late Cynthia Geneva (Minks) Romans and Stanley Nelson Romans. Leon retired from Setco Sales in Cincinnati, OH where he worked as a machinist. He was also employed for several years at Cummins in Columbus, IN. Leon had an appreciation for vintage cars and was also a NASCAR fan.  Leon is ...

Shirley Ann (Gould) Hite Born September 18, 1942 • Passed away February 18, 2026 Shirley Ann Hite, beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. Born in Kentucky in 1942, she later moved with her family to Patriot, Indiana, the place that shaped her childhood and ultimately became the heart of her life. Shirley was the devoted mother of three children ,daughters Gina Fette and husband Greg, Connie Hite, and her son ...

Rena Jean (Cole) Hinson, 64, of Cleves, Ohio, passed away February 13, 2026 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rena was born on January 3, 1962 in Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Ralph and Gloria (Ollman) Cole of Aurora, Indiana. Rena completed her high school education and went on to have a longtime career managing Steak-N-Shake until her retirement. Following retirement, Rena took up her favorite job of all, being grandma. Rena was the mother of Jamie Cole of Kentucky, Chris ...