Douglas Lee Ballard, 54, of Sunman, IN, passed away at 2:23 PM, Friday, July 30th, 2021 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, IN. Doug was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on January 3, 1967, a son of the late Patty (O'Connor) and Harry Dean Ballard. Doug did construction and mechanical work and was formerly employed at Electric Motor Technologies in St. Bernard, OH. He was the husband of Amanda "Mandy"  Eckstein. Doug and Mandy were married on September 12, 2015 in Sunman,...

William Edward "Eddie" Ruff, 56, of Rising Sun, IN (formerly of Fairfield, OH) passed away at 4:00 AM, Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn in Lawrenceburg, IN. Eddie was born in Nashville, TN on June 23, 1965, a son of the late Edna Ruth (Green) Ruff and Garland Edward Ruff. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Class of 1984. Eddie went on to attend Miami University in Oxford, OH. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Eddie was employed at Rees...

Twila Tiffany Girod, born on October 21, 2020, passed away at 12:51 AM, July 19, 2021 at her home in Bennington, Indiana with her loving parents by her side and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Twila is survived by her mother, Polly (Bontrager) and father, Samuel Girod of Bennington, Indiana; brothers, Malachi Girod and Jethro Girod of Bennington, Indiana; sisters, Rebecca Girod, Loretta Girod, and Deborah Girod of Bennington, Indiana; grandparents, Daniel and Miriam Girod...

Nancy Jane (Andrews) Irrgang, 66, of Rising Sun, IN passed away on Thursday, July 8th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones and fur babies. Nancy was born in Hamilton, OH on November 18, 1954, a daughter of Wilford D. Andrews and the late Edna Elizabeth (Smith) Andrews. She was a graduate of North Dearborn High School, Class of 1972. Nancy worked as a Dental Assistant for 39 years in Lawrenceburg, IN, first for Dr. Ford until his retirement in 1997 and then for Dr. Oyler. Nancy formerly...

George N. Whitaker, 78, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at his residence. George was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 17, 1942, a son of the late Louise (Ward) Whitaker and Robert Lee Whitaker. He grew up in the Cincinnati community and attended school there. At a young age George went work for the Formica Corporation in Evendale, OH. He was employed there for over 40 years until his retirement from the quality control lab. George loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Felix Mathias Massey III, 78, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away at 6:33 AM, Monday, June 28, 2021 at the Ridgewood Health Campus, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Felix was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 22, 1943, a son of the late Kathryne (Jones) Hogin and Felix Mathias Massey, Jr.. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, obtaining his Master's Degree in biology plus 8 hours. Felix proudly served his country for 34 years in total, serving 32 years in the U.S. Army as a...

Paula Jean Smith, 59, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home surrounded with love. Paula was born in Cincinnati, OH on October 7, 1961, a daughter of the late Lorene (Hacker) Greer and Gene  Greer. Paula was a graduate of Norwood High School, Class of 1979. She was the wife of James Smith. Paula & James were married on July 27, 2005. Paula worked as a Bartender at Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, IN for 19 years. She was a loving mother and amazing...

Robert A. Lawson, 81, of  Rising Sun, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, IN. Robert was born in McCreary County, Kentucky on December 29, 1939, a son of the late Alma (Abbott) and John Arless Lawson. On  November 8, 1958, he was married to Margie Bolin. They were married for over 62 years until his passing. Robert worked for OPW, Division of Dover Corporation, for 37 years until his retirement. Robert pastored Hope Ministries Community...

Herman Douglas "Doug" Peelman, 65, of Switzerland County, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at The Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, Indiana. Doug was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 19, 1956, a son of the late Gladys (Walton) and Warren  Peelman. Doug attended school in Vevay and was employed as a mechanic at the U.S. Shoe Factory. Doug enjoyed riding and tinkering with motorcycles, camping, and traveling. Doug is survived by his cousins, Pansy (Don) Covington of Vevay,...

Eunice Ann (Cunningham) Kittle “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Ev’rywhere, I go, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, oh let it shine.” Make no mistake, Eunice Ann Kittle is now in heaven praising her Savior with her beautiful gift of music. She is either singing, or playing the piano, or directing the choir, or all the above, because what she did while she was on this...