Donald John Siekman, 96, died on August 8, 2020, in the comfort of his own home in Ohio County, Indiana. Donald was born on November 6, 1923, the son of Arthur and Edith (Neaman) Siekman in Ohio County, Indiana. He was raised on his family’s farm and attended Rising Sun High School. Donald graduated in 1941 and worked in a factory in Connersville, Indiana, making wings for dive bombers.  He also served in the U.S. Army during WWII before working at the Rising Sun Citizens...

Peggy Jo Isaacs, 84, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Friday, August 7th, 2020 at The Waters of Dillsboro/Ross Manor in Dillsboro, IN. Peggy was born in Fosters, OH on January 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Lena (Amburgy) and Hugh  Brandenburg. Peggy retired from General Motors in Norwood, OH where she worked on the assembly line. Peggy enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers and doing crafts. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler. Peggy also loved to sew and attended an...

Elizabeth Tharp Jones of Vevay, Indiana passed away on August 6, 2020 at her home. She was born November 9, 1947 to Marshall and Harriet Tandy Meng Tharp of Ghent, Kentucky. She was one of five children: John Carroll Tharp, who died at age 14; Julia Caroline Tharp (Steelman); Harriet Ellen Tharp (Cason); and Justine Tandy Tharp (Hodgson) who died at age 32. Elizabeth Ann carried the lifelong nickname of "Itsy". She graduated from Ghent Elementary School, Carroll County High...

Polly Ann Watson, 70, of Lawrenceburg, IN, formerly of of Rising Sun, IN passed away at 8:20  AM, Wednesday, August 5th, at Woodland Hills Care Center. Polly was born in Lexington, KY on January 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Sarah (Cain) Lowery and Eldon Albert Roy. Polly was a graduate of Milan High School. Polly is  survived by a son,Johnny Watson, of Rising Sun, IN, as well as many other family members.   Visitation is 11-1 PM Friday August 7, 2020 at the Markland...

Sally Katherien Branham, 83, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 at her residence. Sally was born in Cincinnati, OH on June 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Amy (Schierloh) and Roland  Lowery. She received her nursing degree from the Christ Hospital College of Nursing. Sally worked at several facilities over the years, including United Church Homes and Riverview Nursing Home. Sally married William "Red" Branham on September 27, 1958. Sally and Red were...

Linda Beth Winkle, 78, of Aurora, IN, passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2020 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg, IN. Linda was born in Rockford, IL on August 7, 1941, a daughter of the late Norma Evelyn (Ake) and Donald Alden Kirkey. Linda grew up in Ohio County and was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 1958. She worked for 25 years as a Lab Technician at Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, OH., retiring in 1996. Linda was the wife of Charles Kendall  Winkle. Linda and...

Roy Amos Daws, 76, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at The Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, IN. Roy was born on April 12, 1944 in Somerset, KY, a son of the late Grace (Burton) and Warren Daws. He was a graduate of the Nancy High School Class of 1962. Following graduation, he joined the US Air Force and faithfully served his country. He later went on to own and operate the Bargain City Furniture Store in Florida. Roy loved going to "The Camp" that along with...

Mary Kathryn Smeeks, 76, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Wednesday, July 29th, at Highpoint Health, Lawrenceburg, IN. Mary was born  on November 26, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Higgens) and Sidney  Groce. She was a graduate of the Coolville High School Class of 1961 and was employed as an unit clerk at High Point Health. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed bird watching. On April 27, 1962 she married Leroy Smeeks. In addition to her husband Leroy, Mary...

June Estes, 93, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at The Waters of Rising Sun. June was born in Detroit, MI on April 28, 1927, a daughter of the late Gladys (Lundmark) and Clifford  Kellogg. On August 1, 1945, June married the late Robert Estes and became a homemaker. She especially loved to sew and owned and operated The Singer Sewing Shop. She later became a caregiver for the elderly. She and her husband served the church for many years as he pastored...

Susan Marie Hess, 59, of Aurora passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at University of Cincinnati hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Susan was born Friday, December 23, 1960 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ronnie and Patricia (Hizer) Hess. Susan formerly worked at Rising Star Casino Hotel in Rising Sun, Indiana as a room attendant and currently worked at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg, Indiana as an Environmental Services Tech. She attended Holmes Hill Church of Christ in...