Myra Evelyn White, 90, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, IN. Myra was born in Ohio County on September 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Hazel Hayden (Botts) and Myrle Eugene Bunger. She was a graduate of the Rising Sun High School Class of 1948. On June 30, 1951, she married George Richard "Dick" White. Dick and Myra were married for almost 44 years until his passing on June 21, 1995. Myra was an excellent homemaker...

Linda Kay (Bovard) Frederick, 75, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away Friday, January 8th, at St. Elizabeth-Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, IN. Linda was born in Milan, IN on November 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Virginia (Baker) and Robert Kenny Bovard. She attended Vevay High School and went on to work as a gauger at Anchor Glass for 40 years and also bartended part time. She was a member of the Aurora Eagles, Aurora Moose and Dillsboro American Legion. Linda greatly enjoyed spending time with her...

Clyde Robert Poling, 89, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Clyde was born in Switzerland County, Indiana on November 24, 1931, a son of the late Minnie Charlotte (Brandon)  and Clyde Poling.  He graduated from Patriot High School, Class of 1950. Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While in service he received the Korean Service Ribbon w/ 1 Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal,...

Dennis R. Blodgett, 74, of Madison, IN (formerly of Rising Sun) passed away at 12:35 PM, Saturday, December 26th, 2020 at The Waters of Clifty Falls. Dennis was born in Madison, IN on November 21, 1946, a son of the late Leona (Rayles) and Dale  Blodgett. Dennis is survived by his niece, Tina Blodgett, of Lawrenceburg, IN. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Larry Blodgett. Graveside services for Dennis will be 11 AM, Wednesday, December 30th at the Rising...

Pauline Laverne "Polly" Raker, 90, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 9:46 AM, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Polly was born in Switzerland County, IN on October 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Lucy (Reese) and Guy Fenton Bunger. Polly was a graduate of Patriot High School Class of 1948. She was married on January 26, 1949 to Donald Raker who passed on September 1, 2003. Polly was a loving mother and homemaker and worked over the years at the Ohio County...

Wilma Anna (Washmuth) Lohide, 92, passed away at the St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital (Dearborn County Hospital) on December 19, 2020.  She was born in Switzerland County, Indiana on November 24, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Hazel Washmuth.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Karl F. Lohide, whom she married in 1949.  In 1951 Karl and Wilma moved to their farm in Cass Township, Ohio County, which had been in the Lohide family since 1871 and remains so...

Larry Ray Whitham, age 79, of McCordsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Golden Living Sycamore Village in Kokomo. He was born in Rising Sun, Indiana on December 6, 1941 to Harold and Myrtle (Slack) Whitham. He graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1959 and received his associates degree in 1978 from IU East – Richmond in law enforcement. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in 1966-1968 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Larry married...

Betty Jean Stogsdill, 87, of  Quercus Grove, IN, passed away at 4:55 PM, Thursday, December 10th, at St. Elizabeth- Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, IN. Betty was born in Ohio County, IN on May 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Thelma (Lowe) and Claude  Wainscott. She was a graduate of Patriot High School, Class of 1950. She worked as a lab technician for Thatcher/Anchor Glass for 45 years, retiring in 1998. On October 22, 1949 Betty  married Kindell Wayne Stogsdill, who passed on May...

Dennis Jay (Denny) Brett, 71, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 1:10 PM, Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Denny was born in Madison, IN on July 17, 1949, a son of the late Eva (Sample) and Leland  Brett. He was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 1967. Denny married Janet R. (Cutter) Brett on January 9, 1977. Denny and Janet were married nearly 43 years until his passing. Denny retired from Schenley Distillery in Lawrenceburg, IN. He was a Charter...

Daniel Fletcher Cummings, 57, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at St. Elizabeth- Dearborn. Daniel was born in Norfolk, VA on October 25, 1963, a son of the late Bettie Sue (Courtney) and Frank  Cummings. Daniel grew up in Ohio County and attended Rising Sun Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Daniel worked at Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg and also had worked for the Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun. Daniel enjoyed playing the guitar and was...