A Life Well Lived Mrs. Edith (Harlow) Dugle, age 97, of Rising Sun, Indiana, formerly of Sunman, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving children. She was born September 9, 1923 in Switzerland County, Indiana, the daughter of James Otis and Lenna Mae (Stewart) Harlow. Mrs. Dugle attended elementary school at Riverview, Plum Creek and Thornhill as her family moved from farm to farm early in her life. The family bought a farm in Fairview,...

Rev. Francis Dewey West, 82, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away peacefully April 7, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. Francis was born in Oneida, TN on August 18, 1938, a son of the late Flora and Bernard West. Francis was about 15 years old when he gave his life to the Lord and began preaching soon after. He was an active member of New Life Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family, church family, and reading his Bible and was employed as a semi-truck...

Carl R. Lay, 72, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 at his residence. Carl was born in Casey County, KY on May 10, 1948, a son of the late Bessie (Buck) Lay and Thorton  Lay. Carl was employed at Thatcher Glass for awhile and then went to work at Pierson-Hollowell for several years until his retirement. In his younger years Carl liked to fish, hunt and enjoyed the outdoors. Later on, Carl went from hunting squirrels to keeping them well fed. The neighborhood...

Leland W. "Dubby" Henderson, 76, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 6:30 AM, Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 at his residence. Dubby was born in Kentucky on March 15, 1945, a son of the late Laura (Woodruff) Land and James W. Henderson. Dubby attended school in Rising Sun, Indiana and was baptized at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Dubby was a proficient handyman and worked mowing yards, trimming trees, and assisting with various home repairs and was always willing to lend a hand to whoever...

Donald E. Probst, 71, of Patriot, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn in Lawrenceburg, IN. Donald was born in Milan, IN on November 15, 1949, a son of the late Jessie  (Trotto) Probst and Lloyd George Probst. Donald was a graduate of Aurora High School, Class of 1968. After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the  Vietnam War. He was the husband of Linda  (Elza) Probst. Donald and Linda were married on April 13, 1994 at the...

Patricia Louise "Pat" LaVelle, 72, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn in Lawrenceburg, IN. Pat was born in Milan, IN on October 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Juanita (York) Vankirk and Carroll  Higham. She was a graduate of Moores Hill High School, Class of 1966. Pat married Gary Wayne  LaVelle on June 6, 1980. Pat and Gary were married 40 years until her passing. Together they owned and operated LaVelle's Tax...

Richard Wilson McKay, 65, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on March 11th, 2021 at his residence. Richard was born in Madison, IN on July 13, 1955, a son of the late Nelda (Wilson) Kinman and Thomas Harold McKay, Sr. Richard was a graduate of Switzerland County High School Class of 1975. He went on to serve in the US Air Force and later was employed as a handyman and was knowledgeable in many different trades. On June 6, 1987, Richard was married to Tina Fain. Richard was a member of the Rising...

Larry Gene Pence, 75, of Rising Sun, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at his residence. Larry was born in Lima, Ohio on September 20, 1945, a son of the late Bonnie (Stevens) and William H. Pence. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Madison Heights High School. He went on to serve his country in the Army and later became a tool and diemaker as well as a woodworker and was employed through the Rees Harp Store. Larry was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post #59 and leaves...

Gerald Bueford "Bush" White, 96, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at The Waters of Rising Sun. Bush was born in Switzerland County, IN on November 16, 1924, a son of the late Abbie (Lothridge) White and Matthew  White. Bush married Frances M. "Fanny" (Poling) White on June 25, 1950 at the New Liberty Baptist Church in East Enterprise, IN. Bush and Fanny were married nearly 65 years until her passing in 2015. Bush proudly served his country...

Larry Clifton Hastings, 83, of Moores Hill, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at his residence. Larry was born in Ohio County, IN on July 4, 1937, a son of the late Florence (Clifton) Hastings and Ezra Stewart Hastings. Larry grew up in Ohio County and was a 1956 graduate of Rising Sun High School. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force Reserves.  Larry was the loving husband of Carol (Jordan) Hastings. Larry and Carol were married on September 17th, 1993. Larry...