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Joyce Wanette Davidson, age 75, of Milan, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born June 19, 1933 in Canalou, MO to Aubrey Davidson and Edith Hinchey Davidson. Joyce was a homemaker, and dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a hard worker, who sacrificed  everything she could so her family could have what they needed. Joyce came from a large family, and she dearly loved her brothers and sisters and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Leon and Wayne Davidson; 1 grandson. Surviving are 5 sons, Eugene Ledbetter, of Dillsboro, Dwayne Bruce, of Trenton, OH, James Bruce, of Dillsboro, Steven Bruce, of Hamilton, OH, Michael Evans, of Frankfort, KY, 2 daughters, Sandra Duckett, of Granite City, ILL, and Denese Anderson, of Milan, IN; 6 Brothers; Charles Davidson, of Glen Carbon, IL, Jerry Davidson, of Edwardsville, IL, Morris & Carrell Davidson, of Springfield, MO, and Randy & David Davidson, of Tulsa, OK; 4 sisters, Paula & Linda Davidson, of Charleston, West VA, Lisa Kirksy, of Dover, Tenn, and Rita Pauluhn of Florissant, MO; 18 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept 3, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from Hope Baptist Church, 15593 US 50 in Dillsboro, with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Interment is at Craven Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be given to the family.

Dallas C. Gibbs, age 74, of Aurora, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Mercy General Hospice in Western Hills, OH. He was born in Aurora, IN on Oct 2, 1933 to Ewing Gibbs and Nannie Baxter Gibbs, and attended school in Aurora. In 1953 he joined the US Air Force, and served his country until 1956. On March 29, 1963 he was married to Lorena L. Morehead, who survives. Dallas was employed  at Aurora Casket Co for 35 years, working in shipping and receiving. Dallas was musically inclined, he played with a group while stationed in the Air Force, and when he returned from service. He was gifted, in that he could play several instruments. He also was into sports; the Cincinnati Reds, and Bengals were his passion for many years. He also loved to watch wrestling and Nascar racing. Surviving besides his wife, Lorena, are 4 children; Darryl Gibbs, of Lawrenceburg, Bryon (Tracy) Gibbs, of Aurora, Cheryl Gibbs, of Aurora, and Tricia (Osborne) Gibson, of Rising Sun, IN; 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, Chalmer Gibbs, and 1 sister, Mildred Kerney. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 12 Noon from the Aurora Fire & Rescue building, 5950 Dutch Hollow Road in Aurora. (at the top of the hill)  Visitation will be the same day from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Fire & Rescue Building. Arrangements are being handled by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Benjamin Arthur Davidson, age 82, of Aurora, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at his residence following a long illness. He was born Dec 24, 1925 in Wewoka, OK to George William Davidson and Jenny Elizabeth Keefer Davidson. He graduated from high school in Oklahoma and in his early years he worked with horses, breaking them in so people could ride them and they could be useful for other purposes. He also worked in the California ship yards as a welder. In Nov of 1952 he married Jean Reed. Ben worked as a pipe fitter at Seagrams for 26 years. He worked on race cars, and was an avid collector of many items. Ben served his country in the US Navy for 2 years, and served in the South Pacific Theatre. He enjoyed his memberships in the Aurora VFW, American Legion, and the Aurora Moose Lodge. His wife, Jean, passed away in April of 1970. On Jan 5, 1974 he was married to Mary Carole Ross, who was a wonderful caregiver to him these past years during his illness. Besides his wife, Mary Carole Davidson, Ben is survived by 1 son, Benjamin (Collisha) Davidson, of Aurora; 3 daughters, Darlene (Orvell) Johnston, of Bright, Sheri (Jim) Edwards, of W. Milton, OH, and Gena (Tony) Winn, of Picayune, MS; 2 brothers, James Davidson and Raymond Leroy Davidson; 3 sisters, Naomi Jeske, Betty Jeanne Paschall, and Shirley Ann Riggs; 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren; 3 step children; Vicki (Mike) Fraley, Sherry Rosner, and Geoff Washnock. Besides his first wife, Jean, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 daughter in infancy. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. from Holmes Hill Church of Christ in Aurora. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the church. Interment is at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to Holmes Hill Church of Christ or to Oakdale Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Ruth L. Cutter, age 85, of Farmer's Retreat, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital.  Ruth was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Friendship, IN to Jesse Linkmeyer and Hulda Vinup Meyer. On June 1, 1940 she was married to Raymond E. Cutter, and he preceded her in death in 1985.  Ruth was a lifelong resident of Farmer's Retreat and St. John's Lutheran Church.  She was very active in her church, including the Ladies Leagues.  Ruth was an excellent cook and loved her family dearly.  She was a retiree of Seagrams.  Surviving are her 2 sons; Robert(Rebecca) Cutter, of Versailles, and Ronald (Jane) Cutter, of Georgetown, KY; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Esther Gilland ofOlean, IN, and Marylou Narwald, of Batesville.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; 2 sisters, Thelma and Dorothy; 1 brother, James Linkmeyer; and 2 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmer's Retreat.  Interment is at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.  Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery or to Friendship Fire Dept.

Charles L. "Charlie" Lang, age 82, of Dillsboro, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro Ross Manor. He was born in Clay Township, Dearborn County on June 1, 1926 to Albert Lang and Edith Schill Lang. In 1942 he joined the US Army and served during WWII in Italy and Germany. Charlie was a POW for 30 days after being captured during the Battle of the Bulge. He returned home in 1944 and started again at Lawrenceburg High School where he graduated in 1946.  On Sept 27, 1949 he was married to Darlene Disbro. Charlie worked at Schenley Distillery from 1950 to 1988. He was a member of Northcutt-Laaker American Legion Post #292, Aurora VFW Post 5312, the Aurora Moose Lodge, and Hopewell Masonic Lodge #80 F&AM in Dillsboro. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, in 1990, and by a grandson, Keith Lang, and his brother, Lawrence Lang. Surviving is his son, Gene (Sandra) Lang, of Aurora; his daughter, Connie Lang, of Dillsboro; 2 grandaughters, April Lang and Amy Lang and her finance' Geoff Ashcraft, and his brother, Alfred Lang of Greenwood, IN. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral homel will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. There will be a Masonic service Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Anna M. Sizemore, age 79, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro in Dillsboro, Indiana. She was born June 29, 1929 in Ohio County, IN to Blevy Gabbard and Susan Barrett Gabbard. Anna was an active member of Greendale Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved children and working with them at church. Anna was also active in the church choir for several years. She loved gardening and flowers. In 1986 Anna was married to George Sizemore. She was employed as a care giver for AMPM Health Care, working in Cincinnati. In later years her health failed, and she was a resident of Dillsboro Manor for several years. Surviving is her husband, George Sizemore; 1 son, Danny (Brenda) Clem, of Aurora; 1 step daughter, Deborah (Mike) Cochran, of Milford, Ohio, and 1 step son, Gregory Sizemore, of Oneida, KY; 1 grandson, Daniel Clem; 4 step grandchildren; 2 sisters, Maudie Adams, of Marion, IN and Dorothy "Dottie" Farrel, of Dillsboro. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Greendale Baptist Church. Interment Greendale Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5-8 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to the Gideons.

Ethelena Sophia Berkemeyer, age 86, of Bear Branch, passed away Saturday morning,  July 19, 2008 at her residence. Ethelena was born on Feb 6, 1922 in Pike Township in Ohio County to John Nienhiser and Elanora Benne Nienhiser. She graduated from Dillsboro High School in 1940, and was united in marriage to Raymondl Berkemeyer Dec 17, 1942 in Oaklahoma City, where Raymond was stationed with the US Army. Her husband passed away  August 17, 1991 after 49 years of marriage. Ethelena enjoyed her life; she and Raymond lived most of their married life on the farm that she grew up on. She enjoyed her friends, and playing cards with them. St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Milton Bear Branch was where she worshipped with her husband for pretty much her entire life, and this was a very important part of her life. Ethelena was in good health until the last few years, when she suffered  with her illness. It was on Saturday morning, July 19, 2008  at 1:30 a.m. that she passed away and went home to be with her Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Elanora Nienhiser, her brother, Loraine, her sister, Leona, and her husband Raymond, along with several cousins and friends. She is survived by her nephews; Harris Junior and Margaret Stegemiller and family, and Norman & Linda Stegemiller and family, all of Rising Sun; care givers Teresa York and Martina Mosley, several great nieces and great nephews, cousins and friends. Her funeral service will be Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bear Branch. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Church memorial fund, or to St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.

Florence R. Lade, 91, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born on March 3, 1917 at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Charles and Louisa Younghands Brestel. She was married to the Rev. Alvin R. Lade on November 24, 1935. Florence was a true pastor’s wife, working along side her husband when he was pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church from 1967 to 1977. She loved quilting, doll making, and later in life became Activities Director at Dillsboro Manor. Her husband passed away in 1987. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter on January 6, 1939. Surviving are 9 children: Monica (Ray) Parker, Larry (Brenda) Lade, Rev. Charles Lade, Marcus Lade, David (Barb) Lade, Ella (Ron) Colwell, Kathy (Dean) Cutter, Jonathan (Hwei Jean) Lade, and Joy (Bob) Richards; 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Vera VanAlmen, Betty Kaaz, and Maxine Schnoor. The funeral service will be Saturday, July 19 at 11am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the Lutheran Hour.

Sylvia “Jeannie" Hubbard, age 64, of Dillsboro, died Wednesday, July 10, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro. Jeannie was born April 23, 1944 in Milan, IN to Wilbur and Lucy Baker Hubbard. Jeannie lived with her parents for many years, and was employed at Wildridge's Restauraurant in Aurora and The Coffee Cup Restaurant in Dillsboro for many years. She loved to play the piano, and attended Olive Branch Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her uncle, Lonnie Hubbard,of Moores Hill, and her aunt, Mae Voris, of Lawrenceburg; numerous cousins and friends. The funeral service will be Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1:00pm at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the activity fund of Dillsboro Manor.

Mrs. Alma Marie Beckman, age 101, formerly of Aurora, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Cincinnati. She was born May 19, 1907 in Ohio County, IN, to Gilbert & Mary Brandt Walston. She was married to Theodore Beckman, who died in 1995. She was a retired homemaker and was formerly a piano teacher. She was a past member of Aurora First Baptist Church. Surviving is her son David (Camille) Beckman, of Lawrenceburg, and her daughter, Marjorie (Donald) Marksberry, of Gaithersburg, MD; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, IN. Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation Monday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Riverview Nursing Home in Cincinnati for the wonderful care given to Alma over these past several years.

Paul H. "Mike" Stegemiller, age 89, of Dillsboro, formerly of Farmers Retreat, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. Mike was born May 15, 1918 in Caesar Creek Township to William Stegemiller and Mabel Cutter Stegemiller. Mike graduated from Versailles High School in the class of 1936. In 1948 he was united in marriage to Carrie L. Cartwright, and she passed away in December of 1998. Mike was a US Navy Veteran, serving his country from 1944-1946. He was a farmer in the Farmers Retreat area for many years, and was a Township Trustee for 12 years in Caesar Creek Township. Preceding him in death besides his wife, Carrie, are 3 brothers; Herbert "Bud", Francis "Fritz", and Howard "Short" Stegemiller. Surviving are 2 sisters; Ruth Marsh, of Greendale, IN, and Jeanette Tufts, of Cincinnati; 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth Stegemiller, of Greenwood, IN and Mary Jeanette Stegemiller, of Cross Plains, IN; 9 nieces and 7 nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, May 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Interment with full military rites will be at Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials: Oakdale Cemetery trust fund.

Wilma Evelyn Walston, age 82, of Dillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro. Wilma was born Oct 25, 1925 in Sidney, Nebraska, to Frederick Bushman and Clara Reker Bushman. On April 8, 1947, she was united in marriage to Donald Walston, and he passed away on May 29, 1981. In the 1940's and 50's she resided in Bear Branch, before moving to Friendship for 2 years. For the past 47 years, Wilma has been a resident of Dillsboro. During WWII she was employed at Conn Organ Company in Madison, and in later years worked as a clerk at J & J Liquor and at the Drug Store in Dillsboro. She was active in the 50+ club in Dillsboro, and Wilma was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was active in the  LWML of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Jay (Melissa) Walston, of Dillsboro, and Tim  (Becky) Walston, of Versailles; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; 1 son, Steven Walston; and 1 brother, Dale Bushman. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Improvement Fund or to Dillsboro Emergency Unit.

Melba G. Campbell, age 83, a native of Aurora, and presently a resident of  Waters of Dillsboro, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital.  She was born in Aurora on April 17, 1925 to G.Cletus Campbell and Louise Fisk Campbell.  Melba graduated from Aurora High School in 1943.  She resided in Florida for 10 years, and spent most of her adult life in Indianapolis working in the insurance business.   She loved singing and being around people.  She is survived by 1 son, John R. Ferguson, of Indianapolis, and 1 grandson, John T. Ferguson, of North Carolina; 3 sisters, Mary Tobias, of Florida, Peggy (Robert) Sanford, of West Chester, OH, and Rita (Bill) Cunningham, of Lawrenceburg; many nieces & nephews, and 1 Brother -in-law, Bernie Skidmore.  She was preceded in death by  a granddaughter,Chrissy; and 2 sisters, Sue Skidmore and Evelyn Siegel.  Funeral services will be Saturday at 12 Noon from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.  Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Brian Sulllivan, age 32, a lifelong Dillsboro resident, died unexpectedly on Wed, April 9, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital. He was born July 28, 1975 in Lawrenceburg to William "Ron" Sullivan and Janice Kuhlman Sullivan. He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1993, and was a Mason and a member of the American Legion Post 292. He served his country in the US Army from 1993-2001. On April 26, 1997 he was married to Cassie Abele, and even though they divorced,  Brian & Cassie remained close friends and have been wonderful parents to their children. Brian also was a former volunteer fireman for Dillsboro Fire Dept. He was employed at Lawrenceburg Distillery as a supervisor. Brian was preceded in death by his father,  "Ron" Sullivan, and his grandparents, Harold and Sadie Kuhlman and John and Helen Creech. Surviving is his mother, Janice Sullivan, of Dillsboro; his 2 children, Jackson Hunter Sullivan and Emma Makenzie Sullivan; and his brother, Jason Mark Sullivan. He is also survived by the mother of his children and his close friend, Cassie Abele. Funeral services will be Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Interment is in Oakdale Cemetery with full military honors from American Legion Post 292. Visitation will be at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro Sunday from 4-7 p.m. with Masonic rites at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the family.

Amos E. McClellan, age 76, of Franklin, IN, formerly a long time Dillsboro resident, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro. Amos was born Sept. 2, 1931 in Ohio County to Haskell and Helen Hall McClellan. In April  of 1962 he married Dorothy Myers, who died in July ofl 1994. Amos was a partner of the former AE Pitcher Construction Company; a member of the Trafalgar United Methodist Church, Murat Shrine and past President of the Director's Staff; member of Johnson County Shrine, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Indianapolis, Southport Lodge No. 270 F & AM, and the Royal Order of Jesters. Amos had a lot of friends who were very important to him. Surviving is his daughter, Gayla (Gary)  Scott, and grandson Zachary, of Dillsboro; his granddaughter, Stacy (Sam) McConnell, of Fairfield, OH; his great granddaughter, Natalie McConnell; 2 brothers, Lowell McClellan, of Butlerville and Robert (Sue) Mc Clellan, of Greenfield; 2 dear friends, Leon McGuire and Carol  Lower, of Franklin, Ind; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul & Leroy, and his wife, Dorothy. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Friday from 5-8 p.m.. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital or to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Dillsboro.

Joseph G. McKeever, age 53, of Dillsboro, died unexpectedly Friday, April 4, 2008 at his home. He was born July 24, 1954 in Ft. Dix, NJ to Gerald McKeever and Audrey Crupi. McKeever.  Joseph graduated from high school, and began doing construction work. He served his country in the US Army from 1973-74. On July 24, 1995, he was married to Kathy Henry, who survives.  They lived in Florida until 2005 when they returned to Dillsboro. Joseph was a member of Post 292  American Legion in Dillsboro. Besides his wife, Kathy, Joe leaves his daughter, Josie McKeever, of Dillsboro;  a step daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Mark Cutter, of Dillsboro; his cousin, Anita and Jeffrey Jones, of Aurora; mother-in-law, Marcella Henry, of Dillsboro; 2 grandchildren; Johnathon Cutter and Dalton Cutter. Funeral services will be Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the family.

Gary J. Witteride was born February 9, 1953 in Cincinnati to Harry Witteride and Louise Art. He was married to Bonnie West in 1973, and they were blessed with 2 children, Lori and Greg. Gary was a family man, he loved his home and doing things around the house. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a good dad and husband. Gary was employed at Kroger since 1970, and had just retired March 1 of this year. It was on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 that he suffered a heart attack and passed away unexpectedly. He leaves to mourn his wife, Bonnie, his 2 children, Lori (Donnie) Klaver and Greg Witteride; his mother, Louise Witteride; 3 grandchildren, Tristin, Nathan, & Grayce; 1 sister, Rosemarie Page, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim, and his father, Harry. Gary's family will miss him dearly, but they know he is in a better place. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Aurora with Pastor Charlie Hill officiating. Visitation will be held at Rullman-Hunger-Denny Funeral Home in Aurora Monday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Aurora Little League or PAWS. Arrangements are under the direction of Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Anna Lee Roberts was born March 28, 1929 to Raymond Marshall and Lottie Hodge Marshall in Sale Creek, Tenn. Anna married Sam Roberts in 1963 and they enjoyed 45 wonderful years of marriage together. Anna loved to plant flowers and work in the garden. She and Sam built a farm from the ground up, and she enjoyed working on the farm. Anna enjoyed sitting on the porch with her family after a hard day at work at the Waters of Dillsboro/Ross Manor. Anna spent 35 + years working in housekeeping with the residents and was a well loved employee. Many of the residents considered her a part of  their families. Surviving is her husband, Sam Roberts; 2 children, John Roberts and his fiancée, Jennifer Artressia, of Bear Branch, and Mary Lou Roberts,  of Bear Branch; her step children, who she loved  and treated as her own children; Sam Roberts, Jr., Eddie Ray Roberts, Carol Ann Weaver, Vernon Roberts, Kenneth Roberts, and Leslie Davidson. She also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren, and her brother, Leon Marshall, of Cleveland, Ohio. It was on late Thursday evening, March 20, 2008 Anna went home to be with the Lord at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Her family will miss her greatly, but they know where she is and they will see her again some day. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 25. 2008 from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro beginning at 11:30 a.m. Visitation at the funeral home will be Monday from 6-8 p.,m.  Memorials may be given to Dearborn County Cancer Society.

Richard C. Hallgarth, age 74, of Dillsboro, died Friday evening, March 14, 2008 following a long illness. "Dick" as he was known, was born May 19, 1933 in Vineland, NJ to Clarence and Elizabeth Crothers Hallgarth. He graduated from Dillsboro High School in 1951, and entered the US Air Force in 1952 where he served until 1956. Upon returning to Dillsboro, he met  Mary Jane Diefendahl and they were married on Dec 23, 1956. Dick worked in California for McDonnell-Douglas from 1956 until 1974. Dick & Mary Jane moved to Arizona where he was employed at the Salt River Project and the Navajo Generating Station until 1994. They returned to Dillsboro. Dick is a past Master of the Hopewell Masonic Lodge in Dillsboro. In 1999 his wife, Mary, passed away. In 2007 he met Judie Hamby, who became a wonderful friend, and the second love of his life. During Dick's illness, she became a caregiver like no one has ever known! Dick is survived by his wonderful friend and caregiver, Judie Hamby; 2 sons; James (Trina) Hallgarth, of Dillsboro, and Richard (Lisa) Hallgarth, of Moores Hill; 2 daughters, Elizabeth (Steve) Blair, of Dillsboro, and Deborah Hallgarth, of Shelton, WA; 5 grandchildren; Alica, Kyle, Kortney, Katheryn, and Mary; 6 great grandchildren; Cristal, Auriana, Tanner, Janelle, Payton, and Bai'Leigh. Memorial services will be Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. from the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Dillsboro, with Rev. Arnold Cutter officiating. Masonic services will follow. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Dearborn County. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro is serving the family.

Jesse "Junior" J. Shelton, Jr., age 78, a lifelong Dillsboro resident, died Friday evening, March 14, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro. Jesse was born April 14, 1929 in Ripley County to Jesse Shelton Sr., and Alma Niemeyer Shelton. He was a builder and contractor for many years in the Dillsboro area, and was co-owner of Shelton & Rump Contractors. Jesse was a member of Dillsboro United Methodist Church and served on the board of directors of Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro.  On May 1, 1948, he was united in marriage to Frances Oak, who survives. Jesse was an avid collector of old Ford Tractors and old farm tools. Jesse and Frances were named King & Queen of the Dillsboro Homecoming Parade in 2000. In 2003, Jesse was named the Dillsboro Outstanding Citizen of the Year at the Homecoming Parade. He loved mowing grass and being outdoors working. His family was so very important to him, especially the grandkids. Having family over with big meals was a wonderful thing that Jesse enjoyed. Above all of his accomplishments, he was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather, and he provided for his family above and beyond.  Surviving besides his wife, Frances, are his 6 children; Kenny (LeeAnn) Shelton, of Aurora, Don (Tami) Shelton, of Dillsboro,  Bill (Kelly) Shelton, of Aurora, Linda (Mike) Kreinhop, of Aurora, Sharon (Ken) Cleeter, of Aurora, and Sarah (Danny) McClellan, of Dillsborol; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Bobby Shelton; 1 sister, Nancy Smith; and his former business partner and brother-in-law, Arnold Rump. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. The funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from Dillsboro United Methodist Church . Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. also at Dillsboro United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakdale Cemetery or to the Alzheimers Assoc. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro is serving the family.

Ruby Lois Cutter, age 72, of Dillsboro, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Ripley Crossing, in Milan, Indiana. She was born Nov 17, 1935 in Ripley County, IN to Dewey and Aldean Peelman Ricketts. She attended school in Friendship, IN, and in 1953  she married Carroll Cutter. Ruby and Carroll were blessed with 4 children; William, Mary, Melody, and Rick. Ruby was a member of Dillsboro Church of Christ, and enjoyed playing bingo with her friends. She raised Pekingese dogs for many years, and enjoyed it. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll, in 1992, and her son, Rick, in 1990. Surviving are her 3 children; William (Bill) "Melody" Cutter, of Dillsboro, Mary Kephart, of Tenn, and Melody (George) Barber, of Dillsboro; 1 brother, Dale Ricketts, and her sister, Eva Fern Jackson; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with visitation at the funeral home Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Dillsboro Emergency Unit  or Ripley Crossing Activity Fund.

Norma H. Melson, age 92, passed away Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital. A lifelong resident of Aurora, Norman was born Aug 31, 1915 in Mt. Sinai to John E. House and Anna Maria Dittmer. She was married to Samuel M. Melson and he passed away Sept 4, 1987. She was a retired homemaker, who enjoyed music, flowers, and animals. Surviving are her 2 sons; Samuel M. (Vickie) Melson Jr., and David Eric Melson; 2 grandchildren;  Samuel J. Melson and  Benjamin Melson; 1 sister, Dorothy Brady; many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Interment Mt. Sinai Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the funeral home Friday from 12 Noon  until service time. Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Aurora.

Margaret V. Seaver "Boots" 81, of Dillsboro passed away on Wednesday, February 13,2008 at Dearborn County Hospital.  She was born on November 7, 1926 in Cincinnati, OH to Elzie and Mollie Elkins Willman.  Survivors include two sons;  Johnnie R. Seaver (Jackie) of Dillsboro and Bobby Bowman (Barbara) of Cleves, OH, two brothers:Herbie Willman (Vickie) of Aurora and Cliffy Willman (Loretta) of Stateline Rd.  one sister: Lillian Cox of Cincinnati, OH Six grandchildren: Johnnie Seaver Jr., Shawn Seaver, Chasity Seaver, Bobby Bowman Jr., Timmy Bowman, J.B.Bowman.  Several Great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends.  She was proceeded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.  Margaret was employed for several years at Beverly  Industries and many years at Friendship flea market.  She was also a member of the  Ripley County Democratic Party for several years. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00AM at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM Thursday in Dillsboro.  Memorials are for the 50Plus Club.

Joy Pelsor , age 80, of Muncie,  IN, formerly of Dillsboro, died Saturday , December 22, 2007 at Muncie Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec 2, 1927 in Moores Hill, IN, the daughter of Frank Cole and Mary Griffin Cole. Joy graduated from Dillsboro High School, class of 1945, and in 1946 she was united in marriage to Lee Pelsor, who passed away in 1982.  Joy was a long time member of Dillsboro United Methodist Church, where she was active in many organizations. She and her husband both were employed at Seagrams for many years. Joy was a member of the Versailles Chapter 333 of the Eastern Star, and held district and state offfices. She was most proud of her family, she loved her  children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Joy put herself into whatever she did - being with friends, traveling, and socializing with her many friends in Dillsboro. In  1992 she moved to Muncie to be closer to her daughter. While in Muncie, she became an associate member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church. She is survived by her 2 daughters; Greta Cope, of Parker City, IN, and LuAnn Pelsor, of Nashville, IN; her sister, Elizabeth (Paul) McBride, of CA; 2 grandchildren, Kevin (Kenna) Cope, & Karrie (David) Osborne; 8 great grandchildren; Micky , Noah, & Carolyn Hill, Josh, Leah, Katie, & Jennifer Osborne, and Ashton  Cope; 1 very special friend, Marcella Gulley. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec 28, 2007 from Dillsboro United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Sherrie L.  Drake officiating. Visitation at the Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to Dillsboro United Methodist Church, or to the activity fund of Muncie Rehabilitation Center.

Donald Walter Smith was born on June 13, 1918 to Lewis Franklin Smith and Clara Selmeyer Smith in Versailles. He passed away on Wednesday, Dec 18, 2007 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg. He attended local schools, and graduated from high school in Dillsboro. On June 16, 1945 he was married to Evelyn Vornheder, and they were blessed with 3 children; Philip, Thomas, and Kimberly Sue. Don was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dillsboro, where he taught Sunday School for 50 years, and was a tenor in the church choir. His family remembers him as a loving, Christian man, undoubtedly the most Christian man they knew. He loved to talk and write about what was in the Bible – he knew his Bible very well! He was a loving family man; he truly loved his family more than anything else. He loved to tell stories, and was the “Brownie Bear” fictional character. Don and Evelyn loved to dance to big band music. He was a hard worker, he did construction work, and was employed at Aurora Casket Company for many years. Donald is survived by his wife, Evelyn; 2 sons; Phillip Luther Smith (Mary Ann) of Cincinnati, and Dr. Thomas Brian Smith (Adrienne) Smith, of Penn; 1 daughter, Kimberly Sue (Bob) Temple, of Bedford, KY; 7 grandchildren; Alexandra Smith, Lauren Smith, Garrett Smith, Mattie Smith, Benjamin Smith, Quenton Temple, and Katie Temple. Don & Evelyn also raised 5 nieces and nephews as their own children in their home; a nephew, Mark Jonathon Vornheder, a niece, Terry Dee (Edward) Conway, 2 great nephews; Mitchell and Andrew Conway; 1 great niece, Mindy; also surviving is 1 nephew, Jim Robins, of CA. Don was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec 21, 2007 from St. Peter Lutheran Church, 12963 North St. Dillsboro at 11:00 a.m.  Interment Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Filter-DeVries funeral home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church.    

Earl Edwin Scudder, age 84, of Dillsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. He was born Sept 5, 1923 in Switzerland County to Edwin Stoops Scudder and Olive Slack Scudder. He graduated from Patriot High School, and was employed at Seagrams and as a builder for a period of time. In 1942, he joined the US Coast Guard and served time in Greenland during WWII. In 1950 he was discharged from the Coast Guard, and came back home to the Dillsboro area. That same year he married Nora LeRichie, whom he met while in the service. For 37 years, Earl was employed at CG &E (Cincinnati Gas & Electric) as an operator. Earl loved Reds baseball, Notre Dame football, and Indiana basketball. During his wife's illness, he was a wonderful help to her and took good care of her until she passed away on August 19, 1994. Because of poor health, Earl has spent the last 14 years at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. It was here that on Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007 he was taken home to be with his Lord. He is survived by  his 2 sons, Jay Fred Scudder & his wife, Loretta, of Guilford, and Carroll Edwin Scudder & his wife, Shannon; 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Carroll & Mavis Scudder, Leland & Faye Scudder, and John Scudder; 1 sister, Bonnie & Ralph Niles. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Rennie Scudder, and 1 sister, Elizabeth Cheek. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with interment in New Liberty Cemetery, East Enterprise, with military rites under the direction of American Legion Post 262. Visitation Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home with Masonic rites at 7:30 p.m. by Hopewell Masonic Lodge in Dillsboro.

June Carol Scott, age 70, a resident of Moores Hill for many years, died Sunday, Dec 9. 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. She was born Sept 5, 1937 in Cincinnati to Thomas William Scott and Darlis Hendren. June lived with her parents on the family farm, and served as a caregiver to her mother in later years. She formerly attended the Apostolic Church in Lawrenceburg. Surviving are her cousins, Earl & Pam Kaiser and Bill & Kaye DeVoe. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until service time. Interment Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials: Activity Fund at Ross Manor or P.A.W.S.

Glenn D. Marksberry, age 72, of Aurora, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
suddenly at his home.  Glenn was born June 4, 1935 in Aurora to
Fredrick and Grace Lientz Marksberry.  He served his country in the US
Army from 1957 to 1959. On Jan. 17, 1965 he was married to Donna
Owens, who survives.  Glenn was well known as the Pilot on the Aurora
Ferry for many years.  Following his retirement, he worked with his
friend, Joe Tandy, at Valley Enterprises, selling groceries to
towboats, and doing general maintenance work. He absolutely loved his
grandchildren, and doing anything outdoors. Glenn and his wife were
active members of Community United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Surviving besides his wife, Donna, are his 2 children; David (Denise)
Marksberry, of Richmond, VA, and Amy Marksberry, of Aurora; 1 brother,
Don Marksberry, 3 grandchildren; Anthony & Kristian Spencer, and Rhys
Marksberry. He was preceded in death by  his parents. A memorial
service will be held Saturday, Nov 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from
Community United Methodist Church in Aurora, with Pastor Duane Loos
officiating. Memorials may be given to the Aurora Life Squad.
lArrangements by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home,  Dillsboro.

Wilbur Fredrick Knigga, age 93, of Dillsboro, died Sunday morning, Nov
11, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor. He was born Dec 22,
1913 at Farmers Retreat to Arthur Knigga and Clara Vinup Knigga, and
attended schools in Dillsboro, graduating from Dillsboro High School
in 1933. On Sept 12, 1942, he was married to Esther Scholle, and they
lived on the farm near Farmers Retreat their entire life. Wilbur was a
former member of the Farmers Mutual Aid Society Insurance, and the
Men's Club of St. John's Lutheran Church, of which he and Esther were
lifelong members. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling in the Men's
bowling league at church. Wilbur is survived by his wife, Esther; his
2 children, Ken Knigga, of Dillsboro, and Carol (William) Lovins, of
Milan; 2 grandchildren, Tom Lovins and Denise Roark; 4 great
grandchildren, Norman Roark, Tanner Roark, Casey Lovins, and Cody
Lovins; his sister, Hazel Pabst, of Cincinnati. Preceding him in death
was his brother, Denton Knigga, and a sister, Mildred Knigga. Funeral
Services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from St. John's Lutheran
Church in Farmer's Retreat, with burial at St. John's Cemetery at
Farmers Retreat. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at
Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to the
Friendship Fire Dept or to St. John's Cemetery

Melvin Frazier, age 60, of Hammond, LA, formerly of Aurora, died
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2007 at Hospice House in Hammond. He was born in
Milan, IN on June 16, 1947 to Charles Frazier and Carrie Lozier
Frazier. He served his country in the US Marines from 1966 to 1971,
receiving several combat medals. Melvin was employed as an electrician
at REMC for several years. In 1985 he married his wife, Sylvia, and
she passed away in 2006.He was a member of the VFW in Hammond, LA.
Surviving is his daughter, Melissa Pryor, of Martinsville, IN; his
sister, Shirley Turville, of Trinity, Texas; 1 step son, Larry
Holbrook; 2 step daughters, Diane and Debbie Holbrook; a nephew,
Darrel Powers, and a niece, Peggy Garwood. He was preceded in death by
his parents, his wife, Sylvia, and one brother. A graveside service
for Melvin will be Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverview
Cemetery, Aurora, with military rites by the VFW in Aurora.
Arrangements by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro.

Kathryn L. Johnson, age 81, of Aurora, passed away Thursday morning,
Nov 8, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was born in Constance, KY
on Sept 12, 1926, to Earl Souther and Mae Dolwick Souther. Kathryn was
married to James Johnson Jr. on March 8, 1947, and they were blessed
with 6 children; James, Leslie, Terry, Mary, Evelyn, and Larry.
Kathryn and Jim were farmers in the Aurora area for many years. They
were active, faithful members of the Alliance Church in Aurora their
entire life. In 1978 Kathryn lost her husband, Jim, and in 2001 her
son, Larry Dale Johnson passed away. Kathryn was a wonderful mother
and farm wife. She enjoyed the cattle very much, and her life was her
children and grandchildren. She loved music and being involved in the
life of her church. Surviving are her 3 sons, James Johnson, of
Manchester, Leslie Johnson, of Wilmington, and Terry (Tricia) Johnson,
of Aurora; her 2 daughters, Mary Johnson, of Aurora, and Evelyn
Stevenson, of Aurora, and her daughter-in-law, Debbie Johnson, of
Aurora; 1 brother, Earl Everett Souther, and 1 son Grace Cooper. Also
surviving are 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.Funeral
services will be Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Aurora
Alliance Church, 105 Conwell St., with Pastor Dean Greenwood
officiating. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Moores Hill. Visitation
will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Aurora Alliance Church. Memorials
may be given to the Church. Arrangements by Filter-DeVries Funeral
Home in Dillsboro.

Carolyn Ann Baker, age 69, of Farmers Retreat, Ind, died Thursday, Sept 27, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was born Sept 1, 1938 in Milan, IN to Marwin and Mable Taylor Luke. She graduated from Dillsboro High School in 1956, and attended Cosmetology College for 1 year. In 1957, she married James Baker, and they became lifelong residents of the Dillsboro/Farmers Retreat area. Besides being a beautician, Carolyn made wedding dresses and wedding cakes for many people in the area. She was also involved in a logging business with her husband, and worked for 5 years for Congressman Lee Hamilton. Carolyn also was a tour guide for Stewart Tours for several years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat, and the quilting club of Lawrenceburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Baker, in 1991, and her parents.Surviving are her 4 children; Russell (Shannon) Baker, of LaGrange, IN, and William (Rachel) Baker, of Dillsboro, Melissa (Jay) Walston, of Dillsboro, and Pamela (Tom) Lewis, of Moores Hill, In; 12 grandchildren; 1 sister, Joanne Holt. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. from St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmer's  Retreat, with visitation Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Fund, or to the Ladies Mission Kitchen Fund of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Wiley Joe Deckard, age 60, of Moores Hill, IN, died Friday, Sept 14, 2007 at his home following a long illness. Joe was born Feb 24, 1947, in Covington, KY to Carl & Elva Powers Deckard. He graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1965, and was employed at I & M for 36 yearss as a team leader. Joe married Jacqueline Reamer on June 24, 1988. His work at I & M was a very big part of his life; he worked in the control room which produced electricity. His accomplishments at work were many, and he enjoyed his co-workers and supervisors both as friends and as business associates. Joe loved the out-of-doors, the horses at the farm, the squirrels, and the hummingbirds. His grandkids were very important to him, and he loved to go to the creek with them and throw rocks and play in the creek. Surviving is his wife and close friend, Jacqueline; 2 sons, Joe Kevin Deckard, of Milan, and Rodney Deckard, of Rising Sun; 2 daughters, Brandy Kochert and April Whkiteford, of Dillsboro; 12 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Cheryl Hyde, and Carlee Wilson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family.

Mr. Albert Ohlmansiek, age 82, a lifelong Dillsboro area resident,
until moving to Greensburg, IND 2 years ago, died unexpectedly Sunday
morning, Oct 7, 2007 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg. He was
born in Dillsboro on August 6, 1925 to Albert Ohlmansiek Sr. and Laura
Housemeyer Ohlmansiek. He graduated from Dillsboro High School, and
served his country in the US Army during  WWII, being discharged in
1947. On Oct 8, 1955 he was united in marriage witn Annabelle Martin,
and they were blessed with 2 daughters, Becky and Marsha. Albert was
employed at I & M in Lawrenceburg for a period of time before
purchasing his parents farm south of Dillsboro. He farmed until 2005,
when he  and Annabelle retired and moved to Greensburg. He also drove
school bus for a long period of time for Dillsboro High School, and
later on for the Dillsboro School System. He and his wife were active
members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro for many years, and
were members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greensburg the 2 years
they lived in Greensburg. Surviving is his wife, Annabelle; 2
daughters, Becky (Steve) Starek, of Carmel, Ind, and Marsha
Ohlmansiek, of Greensburg; 2 step grandchildren, Jon & Greg Starek; 1
sister, Verna Schuette, of Farmers Retreat; and 1 aunt, Mildred
Schnanholt, of  Dillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from
Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Interment Oakdale Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries
Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the American
Cancer Society.

Minnie Ann Jewett, age 106, of Dillsboro, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  She was born on Feb. 26, 1901 in Friendship, IN, to Henry Damon and Elizabeth Fayne Damon.  On Dec. 22, 1922, she married Charles Wilson Jewett, and he died on Dec. 14, 1971. Her late husband was a State Senator in the 1940's.  Minnie and Charles were very active in Dillsboro, owning a dry goods, grocery, and furniture store.  Minnie was an active member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School; she also was a member of the Dillsboro American Legion Auxillary.   Surviving are both her nephew and her niece; Judy Goodman, and Larry (Dorothy) Damon.  Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.  Interment in Oakdale Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home on Thursday.  Memorials may be made to Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

Doris A. Biddle, age 93, passed aways late Tuesday evening, July 31st, 2007 at her residence, The Waters of Dillsboro. Doris was born July 12, 1914 in Okeana, Ohio, the daughter of Douglas Hiler and Grace Smithe Hiler. On January 27, 1933. She was married to Earl D. Biddle and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1990. Doris was a homeaker and enjoyed taking care of her home and her family. She enjoyed fishing and her children have fond memories of going fishing with her after church on Sundays when they wre small. She was an excellent cook and in the 1960's she cooked at the restaurant and tavern in Friendship. In her later years Doris enjoyed being a member of the 50 plus club in Dillsboro and of the village senior citizens. For much of her life she was an active member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship, In. She is survived by her two daurghters; Janet (Charles) Bressert, of Versailles and Susan (Charles) Huddleston, of Versailles; one son Joe (Mary) Biddle, of Denver, Co; one daughter-in-law, Betty Biddle, the widow of her late son, David D. Biddle. Also surviving are her eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; two sons, Douglas, who died in infancy, and David B. Biddle; her grandson, David W. Biddle, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Interment Maple Gorve Cemetery, Brookville. Visitation at the funeral home will by Friday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Dearborn County Cancer Fund, or a charity of one's choice.

Mr. Robert D. Frey, 71, of Dillsboro, formerly of Moores Hill, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro. He was born on November 15, 1935 at Parkersburg, West Virginia the son of Harry and Ethel Gabbard Frey. As a young man he moved to this area and on February 9, 1954 he was married to Sondra Moehring. From 1953 to 1956 he served his country in the US Army working as a cook. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife Sondra; sons Robert (Natalie) Frey, Jr. of Wyoming and Darvin (Melissa) Frey of Beattyville, Kentucky; one daughter Brenda (Bruce) Roeder of Dillsboro; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one step-brother Curtis Rattlif. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tracy Brown. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 1^st at 11am at the Ulrich-Filter-Devries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the South Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to Charlie McKinley’s ministry.

Mr. Donald W. Stevens, age 56, of Yorkville, died Thursday July 26, 2007 at his home following a long illness. Don was born in Milan, In.  on Oct. 20, 1950 to William Stevens and Eleanor Snyder Stevens. Don graduated from Dillsoboro High School in 1968 and Western Kentucky University in 1972.  In 1972 he was employed for many years as an auditor for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. He and Bev were active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Chursh in Greendale. Don loved to hunt and fish and he very much enjoyed keeping up with high school, college,  and neighborhood friends. Don was big on NASCAR racing and one of his most prized possessions is a #3 cap signed by Dale Earnhart. His most favorite mode of transportation was his 1954 Chevrolet pickup truck. Besides his wife, Don is survived by one son, Christopher Stevens, of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Susan (Kenneth) Cowan of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Monday, July 30, 2007. at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-Devries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to Oakdale Cemetery Trust,  Hospice of S.E. Indiana, or to Dearborn County Cancer Fund.

Betty J. Davies, age81, of Dillsboro, died Friday July 6, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was born Feb 13, 1926 in Switzerland County, IN, the daughter of John Perkins and Jessie Leep Perkins. Following high school, she attended college for I year to become a nurse's aid. In 1941 she married Denver F. Davies, and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2000. Betty was employed for several years at the Franklin Masonic Home as a nurse's aid. She was an active member of Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship. Betty was known as a caregiver and a helping person to anyone who asked for her help. She is survived by 1 son, Denver (Carol) Lynn Davies, of Dillslboro; 7 grandchildren, John, Daren, Brett, Belinda, Terri, Bonnie, and Sheana; 1 brother, John Perkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Denver, and 1 son, John Franklin Davies. Visitation and Funeral Services will be Monday at the Ulrich-FilterDeVries Funeral Home for close friends and family only. Interment will follow at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery at Glean. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Esther G. Benning, age 99, of Farmers Retreat, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born Feb 12, 1908 in Caesar Creek Twp, the daughter of William Grelle and Anna Hueseman Grelle. She was a retired Secretary for Johnson Electric in Cincinnati and retired from IRS. In 1942 she married Harland Benning, and he preceded her in death in 1998. Surviving are 2 sons, Dean William Benning aod Richard Allen (Vera) Benning, both of Farmers Retreat; 6 grandchildren, Heather Ann Benning Rump, Michael Lawhorn, Betl Weaver, Pamela Davies, Amy Fryman, and Kimberly Wesemann;  11 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, July 6, 2007 at 11 :00 am. from St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer\s foundation or to Friendship Fire Dept.

Mrs. Dolly J. Holland, 81, of Canaan died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at her home. She was born January 15, 1926 at Milan to Thomas and Tena Schmaltz Gordon. On July 5, 1946 Dolly was united in marriage to Houston D. Holland and they have been lifelong area residents. She was a retired homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She enjoyed traveling to the Feast of Tabernacles for her church and working in her garden. Surviving is her husband Houston, children Mike (Debbie) Holland of Dillsboro, Joyce Ann Holland of Batesville, Stephen (Kathleen) Holland of Texas, Mark (Janet) Holland of Benham, Randy (Kathy) Holland of Canaan, and Tim Holland of Madison; 9 grandchildren; three brothers, Albert, Jerry, and Thomas Gordon; one sister, Betty Grace. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday at the Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to Prophetic Ministries.

Helen  E. Filter, age 91, of  Cincinnati, died Monday, June 18, 2007 at   West Park Retirement Village in Cincinnati. She was born in Cincinnati on May 25, 1916 to Elmer Henschen and Laura Lanvermeyer Henschen. Following her high school, she was married to Otto Filter, and they made their home in Cincinnati. Helen was a long time member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, and was active in the church dinners and in entertaining the pastors and their families with meals in her home. She was also a very talented seamstress, doing alterations and sewing dresses for Mariannes Bridal Shop for many years. Helen and Otto were blessed with four children who survive; Paul (Karen) Filter, of Dillsboro, IN, Timothy (Nancy) Filter, Fay (Milton K.) Blersch, and Lois (Steve) Oyler, all of Cincinnati; 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. . Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 am from Concordia Lutheran Church, 1133 Clifton Hills Ave, Cincinnati. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be given to the  Concordia Lutheran Church or to Hospice of Cincinnati.

Mr. Paul Edward Leive, age 94, of Dillsboro, died early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2007 at Waters of Dillsboro. He was born August 10, 1912 in Dillsboro to Edward Leive and Elizabeth Graver Leive, and graduated in 1931 from Dillsboro High School. He worked on the family farm for several years before becoming employed at Cocharan Chair Company. In 1942, he was drafted into the US Army during WWII.   Mr. Leive had a very distinguished military career for 3 years, receiving 3 bronze stars, the purple heart, and being a POW for a time. Upon his return from the Army, Mr. Leive was employed at Jim’s Radio Service, doing wiring and insulating houses. In 1968 he became employed at Dearborn Mills, and eventually became part owner of the business. In 1983 he retired and worked part time for a few years. Mr. Leive was a quiet , studious person, who was very well read, especially in the Bible. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. He leaves to survive several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Trinity Student Aid Fund or to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit.

Robert L. Hummel, 63, of Moores Hill passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born October 14, 1943 in Cincinnati the son of William and Rosella Schwab Hummel. On October 20, 1962 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Fehling and they were blessed with three children, Andy, Kathy, and Christie. They resided in the Dillsboro/Moores Hill area most of their life while Robert was employed as a facility engineer at Anchor Glass. Robert was a devoted husband, father, and friend to many and enjoyed his golf game very much. His family was important to him and he enjoyed working around his property and keeping it up. He and Charlotte enjoyed their home in Florida very much. The last while has not been easy as Robert suffered with cancer at his home in both Florida and Moores Hill. Early on Tuesday morning, May 29, 2007 Robert was taken from us with his family by his side at his home in Moores Hill. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Charlotte; son Andy Hummel and his wife Beth of Moores Hill; daughters Kathy Seymour of Aurora and Christie Spaulding and her husband Todd of Strongsville, Ohio; grandchildren Robby and Tara Tiettmeyer, Tyler and Hayden Hummel, and Taylor and Zachary Spaulding; three brothers Bill, George, and Joe Hummel. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service to honor his memory will be Saturday at 11am at Oakdale Cemetery with a luncheon follow at the Dillsboro Civic Club. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Dearborn County, Hospice of Florida, or the Dillsboro Emergency Unit.

Alfred A. Schmidt, 78, of Aurora passed away Tuesday May 29, 2007 at the Woodland Hills Nursing Center in Lawrenceburg. He was born in Aurora on December 29, 1928 the son of Andrew and Martha Richards Schmidt. He attended Purdue University School of Pharmacy until he joined the US Air Force in 1951. He served during the Korean War for 4 years working as a pharmacist until his discharge in 1955. Upon his discharge from the Air Force he worked as a tax accountant for the IRS for many years. He was the “blind man” in the St. John’s Passion play for 10 years and enjoyed being in the arts. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, June 1^st at 12 noon at Filter-Devries Funeral Home in Aurora. Visitation will be from 10:30am until time of services at the funeral home. Interment with full military rites will be at the Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Passion   Play.

Winifred “Winnie” J. Sidebottom, age 79, of Dillsboro, died Thursday, April 19, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1927 in Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England, to Harry Trussler and Annie Louise Turner Trussler.   Winnie met a young man during WWII in England named Russell L. Sidebottom, and they were married on July 28, 1946. Her late husband was in the service for 20 years, and they moved to the United States after their marriage. Winnie and Russell were blessed with   4   children; Gary, Teresa, Rebecca, and Linda. Winnie enjoyed being a homemaker, and loved plants and gardening. On July 2, 1985 her husband, Russell passed away. For the past 17 years, Winnie and Arnold Rump, a friend who lost his wife, have been companions and friends. Winnie also lost   2 of her daughters, Rebecca Greenwell and Linda Anderson. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Olive Topple and 2 brothers, Reginald and Ron Trussler. She leaves behind her close friend, Arnold Rump; her son, Gary Sidebottom; of Burlington, KY; and her daughter, Teresa (Mike) Taylor, of Overland Park, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday , April 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. from Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Fund.

Vicki J. Luhrsen, age 51, of Aurora, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg.   Vicki was born August 31, 1955 in Batesville, IN to John and Alberta Daugherty Luhrsen Sr.   She attended and graduated from local schools, and then went to Ball State University, where she graduated with a degree in education. She even went back and received her Masters Degree!   Vicki was a person who loved kids and teaching, and taught at Manchester School for 29 years. She mostly taught 3^rd grade, however she had her stints in 4^th grade, and even kindergarten. She loved the 3^rd graders, and they certainly loved her! Besides teaching, Vicki served her profession as a member of South Dearborn Education Assoc, where she currently was serving as President. She also was active in the Indiana State Teachers Assoc, and the NEA, National Education Assoc. Every year she enjoyed going to the NEA conventions in cities around the country. In her spare time she loved to crochet, and spent as much time with her 5 nieces and nephews and 11 grand nieces and nephews as she possibly could.   All 16 of them were like her own kids! Vicki was a member of First Baptist Church in Aurora. She leaves behind her mother, Alberta Luhrsen; her 2 brothers, John & Roger Luhrsen; and her sister, Phyllis Kay Johnson. She was preceded in death by her father, John Luhrsen, Sr. Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 from 3-7 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or to the Vicki Luhrsen Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Mrs. Lavonia R. Mead, age 91, of Aurora, died Monday, March 26, 2007 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born Sept 3, 1915 in Aurora to Royal Canfield and Anna Meyer Canfield.   She attended schools   in Aurora, and in 1949 she was married to Myron Mead. He passed away in 1965.Lavonia raised 3 children by herself, and was a hard worker. In her earlier years, she worked at the chair factory in Aurora. Lavonia was a member and church organist at the Church of the Nazarene in Rising Sun for many years. In later years, she sold Avon products and enjoyed that very much. She had 2 main priorities in life; getting her hair done on Saturday and playing the organ at church on Sunday. She is survived by 2 sons; Noel and his wife, Eillen Houze, and Gaylord, and his wife, Carole House, both of Aurora; 1 daughter, Doris and her husband, Lawrence Kinnett, of Aurora; 1 step daughter, Dorothy Handy, of Fairfield, Ohio; 1 brother, Glenn Canfield; 6 grandchildren; and   9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 sister, Audrey; and her daughter, Sharon Dyer, in 1988. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 11 a.m. from Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Aurora. Visitation will be Wed from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt.Sinai Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Rising Sun   Church of the Nazarene or to Mt. Sinai Cemetery.

Earl M. Lawson, age 88, of Cynthiana, KY, formerly of Dillsboro, IN, died Friday, March 16, 2007 in Cynthiana.  In 1944 he married Helen Stager, and she passed away in 2000.  He was employed at GM as an assembler and order clerk for many years, and was a WWII Veteran of the US Army.  He was the first soldier from Kentucky to return from WWII.  Mr. Lawson was a 52 year member of Post 19, American Legion in Ft. Thomas, KY.  Surviving is his daughter, Nancy (Alan) Edwards, of Sweetwater, TN; 2 brothers; Robert Lawson and Douglas Mc Arthur Lawson; 1 granddaughter, Elizabeth Cypher, and 1 great grandson, Corey.  Funeral services will be 12 Noon Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro, IN.  Interment at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Visitation 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Martha A. Schulenburg, age 98, of Farmers Retreat, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at ShadyNook Care Center in Lawrenceburg. She was born Nov 21, 1908 in Ripley County to H. William Schulenburg and Emma Knollman Schulenburg. Martha lived on a farm her entire life in Farmers Retreat, and in addition to helping on the farm, she worked as a waitress in restaurants in Dillsboro. She was a very active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and for many years was the organist. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. She is survived by 1 nephew and 6 nieces, and was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery in Farmers Retreat. Memorials may be given to the church memorial fund.  Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Denver Jewett, age 53, of Dillsboro, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Hospice of Cincinnati following a long illness. He was born March 18, 1953 in Milan, the son of Thomas and Dorothy Block Jewett. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving 4 years until a knee injury forced him to take an honorable discharge. Denver was employed in the Dillsboro area, and was very active in the American Legion Post in Dillsboro. He cooked at Legion dinners, little league dinners, and worked military funerals. He loved his 2 grandsons, and was good to them. Denver was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Dillsboro. Surviving are his parents; Tom & Dot Jewett, of Dillsboro; 1 son, Shane, & his wife Dana, of Moores Hill; 2 grand children; Cory f& Tristan; 1 brother, Keith (Beth) Jewett, of Okeana, Ohio; 2 sisters, Karen (Gary) Kirkpatrick, of Lawrenceburg, and Beth (Robert) Strassell, of Milan. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries funeral home in Dillsboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Mercy Franciscan Hospice.

Mrs. Viola L. Mollman, age 87, of  Aurora and Rising Sun, IN, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Dearborn County Hospital. She was born March 6, 1920 in Dearborn County, the daughter of John P. Probst and Anna Hornig Probst. She graduated from Aurora High School, class of 1949, after going back to school later in life. Viola was a lifelong area resident, and on Aug 15, 1940 she married Kenneth Mollman at Walton, KY. He preceded her in death on Feb 24, 1971. Viola was a volunteer in Girl Scouting for 24 years, and was a member of the OES Lodge for 50 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her 3 daughters; Chandra Mattingly, of Rising Sun, IN, Kay Wind, of Ravenna, OH, and Lea Mollman, of Youngstown, OH; 3 step sons; Lee Mollman,  of Piqua, OH, Don Mollman, of Mason, OH, and Jerry Mollman, of Columbus, OH; 1 brother, John P. Probst Jr., of Aurora; 1 sister, Mary Ann Warren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanna Lynn, on Oct 2, 1967. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Aurora, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Aurora.

Bonnie Louise Beatty age 44 was born on Oct 2, 1962 in Lawrenceburg to Cecil and Verna Lakker Beatty.  She graduated in the second graduating class of the new  South Dearborn High School in1980. Bonnie was employed at the Waters of Dillsboro for 25 years, working in dietary, housekeeping , and finally as housekeeping manager. She loved bookkeeping and income tax work, and had many hobbies. Teddy Bears were an important part of her life, she loved collecting them, along with Longabergar baskets. She absolutely loved her 3 cats, Sugar Bear, Teddy Bear, and Fuzzy Wuzzy! She also loved Boyd’s Bears, and collected them. This past year her family took her on a trip to Pigeon Forge and the Smokey Mountains, and she just had to go further into N. Carolina so she could say she was in another state! Bonnie was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Bonnie has been ill for some time, and on Saturday morning, March 10, 2007 with her family at her side, she passed away and went home to the Lord . Surviving is her mother, Verna Beatty, and her sister, Karen Beatty; her Aunts & Uncles, Virgil & Donna Laaker, and Bill & Esther Goldfuss, also several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father in July of 1988. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 11, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Interment is in Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Dillsboro Life Squad, Trinity Lutheran Church, or the American Cancer Society.

Annette Mae Heffelfinger, age 55, passed away Tuesday morning, March 6, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Annette was born in Milan, Indiana on  July 13, 1951 to John and Hilda Sims Anderson. In 1970 she was married to Larry Lee Heffelfinger, and since he was a career man in the military, she was able to do what she really loved, and that was travel. Annette and Larry lived in Germany, California, Washington State, and Virginia. Annette was a family person, she absolutely loved family gatherings and parties. Larry and Annette were blessed with 2 children, Tony and Adam. They  were the proud grandparents of 3  grandchildren; Torri, Lybbi, and Rylli. They were absolutely spoiled by Annette! Very suddenly, following surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, on March 6, 2007, Annette was taken from us. She leaves behind her 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Tony (Amy) and Adam Heffelfinger, her 3 grandchildren, and 4 brothers; John & Tommy Anderson, and Bill & Mike Stevens. Her husband, Larry, preceded her in death in 2004. her family will miss her enthusiasm for life, and they know they will see her again. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Ulrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home,  at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Dillsboro Life Squad. Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial may be given to Dillsboro Life Squad.

Martha McClellan, age 62, passed away Wed, February 28, 2007 at 11:45 a.m. at her home following a brief illness. Martha was born July 29, 1944 in Hazard, Ky to Wallace & June Cornett. She has lived most of her life in the Dillsboro/North Vernon area.  In September of 1963 she was married to Lowell McClellan, and to this union 2 children were born, Ed & Vicky. For many years, Martha worked in the Dietary Dept at Muscatutuck State Hospital. She loved her family and her home, and collected Angels. She loved to sew and be with her family and friends. Martha was a member of Greendale Church of Christ. She leaves behind her loving husband, Lowell; her 2 children, Ed (Prim) Mc Clellan and Vicky  (Charles) Mc Daniel; 3 grandchildren, Levi McDaniel, Megan McDaniel, and Christopher McClellan, and 1 great grand child. Also surviving  are her brothers and sisters; John  “Buck” Cornett, Coy Cornett, Margaret Harney, and Brenda Atkins, all of Viper, KY. She was preceded in death by her father and mother. Her family is saddened by their loss, however they are grateful that she did not have to suffer a longer time with her illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. from Ullrich-Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Visitation will be Friday, March 2, 2007  from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Jennings

Irene Rumph, age  97, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb 10, 2007 at Margaret Mary Hospital Batesville.  She was born August 16, 1909 in Ohio County to J. Henry Knigga and Louise Nolker. Irene lived on a farm as a child, and has many fond memories of ice skating before school and her mother hanging out a red cloth telling her it was time to go to school. She came from a large family, 5 girls and 1 boy. They worked hard on the farm, but had many good times as well. Irene was fortunate to graduate from Indiana State Univ in Terre Haute and became a teacher. She started out in a 1 room school house in Clayback, New Hope, and Murray Branch, eventually teaching in Rising Sun and for many years in Dillslboro.  On April 22,1941  she married Loran F. Rumph and they were blessed with one daughter, Karen. Irene was very involved with her church, St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church in Bear Branch, which she was a lifelong member.  She was also involved with “Internationally Yours”, an organization whose members corresponded with people of other countries; was a member of Ind Retired Teachers Assoc, and loved sewing, and visiting with her friends. Irene spent her last years at  Manderley Care Center in Osgood, where she had many fiends. Her family, although small, loved her and she loved them. They know she is with her Lord and Savior now and they will see her soon.

Charles A. (Sonny) Yeary, age 68, of Dillsboro, Ind., died suddenly Sunday, February  4, 2007, at Dearborn Co. Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind.  He was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Big Stone Gap, VA.  He was the son of the late Jess Yeary and the late Nancy (Davis) Yeary.  On July 18, 1959 he married Pat Dunn, who survives.  Charles was employed at Alton Box Board for many years and retired in 1993 due to poor health.  Surviving besides his wife Pat, are 2 children;  Charles (Connie) Yeary, of Dillsboro, and Jackie (Jim) Woll, of Cincinnati;4 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Carl Yeary and Kyle Yeary, both of Tenn.; 3 sisters, Ann Kelly, Christine Johnson, and Rose Blanton, all of Virginia.  Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter DeVries Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM Wednesday, February  7, 2007.  Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral DeVries  Home at 11:00 AM Thursday, February  8, 2007 .  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind.  Memorials may be made to The American Heart Assoc.

Dale E. Niebrugge, age 55, of Aurora, Ind., died Sunday, January 14, 2007,
at Dearborn Co. Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind.   Dale was a self employed
trucker.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Sons of the Legion,
and the Eagles of Aurora.   He was the son of the late Charles Niebrugge and
Helen (Westmeyer) Niebrugge.  Surviving is his wife Kathy Niebrugge;   one
daughter, Jeanna (Niebrugge) Little of Ohio,  one son,  Brian Niebrugge of Illinois,
two sisters,  Janet Gilbert  and Barbara Lade,  one brother,  Fred Niebrugge,.
and   six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday , Jan 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Ulrich-
Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.  The  family will receive friends from
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM  Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the funeral home. Interment
will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind.  Memorials may be given to
the family.

Robert John Gall, age 67, of Moores Hill, Ind., died Saturday, December 30, 2006, at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind.   He was in the class of 1957 in  the Dillsboro High School.  Robert was employed by Stedmans  Foundry for 9 years and  Fermco - Fernald for 37 years, as senior accountant.  He was a member and treasure of Trinity  Lutheran Church. He was the son of the late Raymond W. Gall Sr. and the late Mildred (Maley) Gall.  He is survived by his wife A. Louise (Homann) Gall;  Two Sons;  Daniel W. Gall of Dillsboro, Ind. and  Michael A. Gall of Milan, Ind.,  one brother,  Raymond W. Gall, Jr. of Hudson, Fla. and three grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, and Julia. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January  2, 2007. The Funeral service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January  3, 2007 , Rev. Richard Kolaskey  officiating.  Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran cemetery in Farmers Retreat, Ind.  Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Farmers Retreat, or Dillsboro Emergency Unit or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Crystal (Mookie) Sowards, age 24, of Versailles, Ind, died Monday, Christmas Day at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born August 16, 1982 in Lawrenceburg, Ky to Roger A. Sowards and Melinda R. Hyatt Sowards. Crystal graduated  in 2001 from South Ripley  High School, and loved the Kentucky Wildcats. She was employed for a period of time at the Friendship Bar & Grill  as a cook. Crystal was preceded in death  by her father, Roger A. Sowards. She is survived by her mother, Melinda R. (Hyatt) Sowards  and special friend Carl Brown,  of Friendship, Ind; her brother, Raymond G. Sowards, of Friendship; her maternal grandfather, Gene Hyatt, of Dillsboro; and her paternal grandmother, Eleanorl Sowards, of Ross, Ohio; her uncle, Michael Hyatt, of Dillsboro. Also preceding her in death was her maternal grandmother, Rose Hyatt, and her paternal grandfather, Paul Sowards. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship, In, with Pastor Sherman Hughes officiating. IntermentArlingteon Memorial Gardens in Cincinnati will follow the service. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the family.

Robert Wickizer, age 84, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Waters of Dillsboro Manor in Dillsboro, Ind.   He was born Feb 11, 1922 in Pittston, PA ,  and moved to this area as a young man. On Sept 30, 1945 he was married to Grace Folsom, who survives. He was a WWII Veteran , and was retired from Stedman Foundry in Aurora in  1976. He was then employed by Dillsboro Manor in  maintinance, retiring  in 1987. He was a member of St.  John's Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat. Robert was a former member of  the school board of Dearborn Schools, a former member of the board of  Ind. Vocational School, and a former trustee of Ceasar Creek Twp for 8 years. Surviving is his wife, Grace Wickizer; 1 son,  Richard Lee Wickizer, of Osgood, Ind;  2 daughters, Roberta J. Luke and Brenda S. Thayer, both of  Dillsboro; 2 brothers, Donald Wickizer, of Fleetville, PA, and John Wickizer, of Cinnaminson, NJ; 1 sister, Grace Erickson, of Westland, MI; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers; his son-in-law, James Thayer, in 2002.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday,  Dec 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Ste. John's Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery in Farmers Retreat. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church or Cemetery.

Arthur W. Luke, age 68, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Dearborn Co. Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind.  Mr.  Luke was employed by the Carpenter Union  and was a volunteer fireman for the Dillsboro Fire Department.  He enjoyed working with his wife in the catering business for five years.  Arthur was a member of St. John's Lutheran   Church, Farmers Retreat IN. and did repair work at the church.  He loved his neighbors, family, and new Kabota garden tractor. .He was the son of the late  Walter Luke and the late  Ruth (Niederbaumer) Luke. He is  survived by his wife Annis (Burlage) Luke;  Twodaughters,Sharon (Clint) Pollard of Aurora, Ind., and  Kimberly (Jeremy) Grimes of Indianapolis, Ind.  Two Sons,Jim (Tracy) Luke of Carmel, Ind. and Steve Luke of Charleston, S.C., Three Brothers,  Paul Luke, Ralph Luke, and Richard Luke,  Four grandchildren, Todd, Erica, Emma, and Sam. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home,  PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 28, 2006.  Funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, Farmers Retreat IN at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2006 , Rev. Richard L. Wilkie officiating. An hour  of visitation will be prior to the service. Interment will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Farmers Retreat, Ind.

Mary Louise (Jefferies) Wehmeyer, age 81, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Monday, September 25, 2006, at St. Lukes Hospital East in Fort Thomas, Ky.   Mary was a homemaker.  She was the daughter of Rossie Jefferies and Stella (Stewart) Jefferies, who are no longer living. She is survived by her husband Omer P. Wehmeyer; one daughter; Linda Wehmeyer of Lawrenceburg, Ind.;  two sons, Danny Wehmeyer of New Smyran Beach, Fla. and Jim Wehmeyer of Rising Sun, Ind.; one sister, Mickey Heffelmire of Rising Sun, Ind.;  two brothers;  David Jefferies and Paul Jefferies; seven grandchildren and  eleven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, September 29, 2006.  Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 30, 2006. Pastor Tom Fehrman officiating. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Aurora, Ind. Memorials may be sent to Dillsboro Life Squad or Dearborn Hospice.

Janice Elaine Slater, age 70, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Monday, September 25, 2006, while visiting her brother, John, in Puyallap, Wash.  She was the daughter of the late Milton Slater and Thelma (Cross) Slater, who survives.  She is also  survived by her  two brothers;  James M. Slater of Ledyard, Conn., and  John F. Slater of Puyallap, Wash.  She was born in Milan on September 14, 1936 and went on to graduate from Hanover  College in 1958.  She began her teaching career in Tipton, IN., and then went on to the Oak Hills school district in Cincinnati where she remained until her retirement in 1991. Janice continued her work with others in the community for the preservation of Carnegie Hall in Moores Hill, In. and served as president of Carnegie Historic Landmarks Preservation Society for many years before giving that up in 2005.  She will be missed by her family and her numerous friends and will be remembered as a very giving and caring person. Visitation will be between 2 and 3 p.m. and a service at 3:00 p.m. Sunday Oct. 1st at the Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent to Carnegie. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind.

Rosemary “Rosey” Watkins, age 88, of Aurora, and one of its most prominent citizens, passed away Saturday, Sept 16, 2006 at her home following a brief illness. Rosey was born Oct 30, 1917 in Pleasantville, IN to Raymond and Maude Walters McCammon.  A long time resident of Dearborn County, she was one of the fortunate people in her era to attend college and even obtain a Masters Degree. She graduated with a Bachelors degree from Indiana State and a Masters of Science from Indiana State Univ. In 1940 she was married to Ralph E. Watkins, who passed away on Sept 11, 1994. A dedicated teacher, Rosemary taught high school at Carlyle, Fulton, Wadina, and Reynolds schools. For 25 years, she taught 4th thru 8th grade at Aurora, Moores Hill, and Willmington schools in Dearborn County. She was past president and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, teachers group; a member and past President of Phi Beta Psi, associate chapter; a member and past Regent of the D.A.R. and a member and past Guardian of Jobs Daughters. Rosemary was an active member of the Eastern Star, having served as past Worthy Matron. One of her greatest interests, however, was 4H, where she served as a leader for over 25 years, and was a former president of the Dearborn County 4H Fair Board. Her awards were many; she received the Honorary Achievement Award for the Indiana Assoc. of County and District Fairs; a 50 year award from the Indiana Extension Homemakers Assoc., and she was named Dearborn  County Citizen of the Year in 1997. Rosemary was very active in her church, Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church of Aurora, and held many leadership offices. Surviving are her 3 daughters; Marjorie  Farrer, of N. Carolina, Betty Watkins, of  Texas, and Nancy Truex, of Fishers, IN; 4 grandchildren; John, Ryan, Anne, and Sarah; 1 brother, Nelson McCammon, of Wisc; 3 sisters, Esther Schinbeckler,  of Columbia City, IN, Ann Jane Murray, of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Ruth Adkins, of S. Carolina. Funeral services for Rosemary will be ednesday at 10:00 a.m. at FILTER FUNERAL HOME IN Aurora. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Aurora. The family will meet friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Memorials: Phi Beta Psi Cancer search or Mt. Sinai Methodist Church.

Miriam (McIlvian) Scheiner, age 80, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Saturday,
September  9, 2006, at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Miriam was a homemaker and was a Co-owner, with her husband. of
S.P. Designs-Dillsboro, IN, for 27 years.  She was a  Methodist.  .She was the
daughter of the late William Mc Ilvian and the late Hilda (Tomlinson) Mc Ilvian.
She is  survived by her husband Robert W. Scheiner;  One Daughter,
Kimberly Sue Dolan of Miami Heights, Ohio;  Two Sons, Robert E.
 Scheiner of Mason, Ohio, and Matthew A. Scheiner of Rushville, Ind.
One Brother,  Edwin Mc Ilvain of Morrow, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.       
Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box
146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM
to 2:00 PM Thursday, September 14, 2006.  Funeral service will be at
Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 14, 2006 ,
 Pastor Sherman Hughes   officiating.  Interment will be at Richland
 Cemetery in Richland, Ind.  Memorials may be made to Dillsboro Park
Walking Trail Arboretum.

Mrs. Grace Evelyn (Woods) Hall, age 50, of Bennington, Ind., died Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at her residence in Bennington.  She was employed by Tente Casters MFG.  Grace was the daughter of the late John Woods and the late Norma ( Schaffer ) Woods.   She is survived by her husband, David Hall; two daughters, Misty Marie Woods and Norma Dubose; one son, David John Hall of Bennington Ind. and three grandchildren.  The family will have a private service.  Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, In.

Janet M. (Lichterberg) Meyer, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Sunday, September 3, 2006, at her residence.  She was a member of the Cedar of Lebanon Fellowship in Dillsboro.  Janet was the daughter of the late George Lichterberg and the late Marcella (Ratterman )  Lichtenberg.  She is survived by her husband, Winston E. Meyer; one daughter, Cindy Meyer of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sons, Winston E. Meyer, III of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ted Lange Feld of Versailles; one sister, Jeane  Grant of Missola, Mont.; and one brother. George  Lichtenberg of Batavia, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, IN., where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday, September 8, 2006.The Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter funeral Home at 12:30 PM Friday, September 8, 2006, Pastor Charles Hill officiating.  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, IN.  Memorials may be given to the family.

Mr. Larry Lee Eaglin, age 46, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Thursday, August 31, 2 006, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind.  Mr. Eaglin was employed by Pri-Pac.  He was the son of the late Lester Eaglin and the late Irene (Disbro) Eaglin. He is also survived by his  brother-Mr. David Eaglin of Dillsboro, Ind. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2006.  Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September  6, 2006 , Pastor Tom Fehrman   officiating.  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind.  Memorials may be given to the family.

Bob Clark, age 61, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Monday, August  7, 2006,
 at his residence in Dillsboro, Ind.   Bob was employed by Union
 Local #1142.  He was in the National Muzzleloaders Rifle Assoc.
and enjoyed camping  at Friendship.  He operated a stand with his
 wife, Marty,where they sold items at Friendship during the shoots.  .
He was the son of Harry Clark and the late Wanita (Collins) Clark.
He is  survived by his wife Martha  (Marty) Clark;   One Daughter,
Kristy Clark;  Two Brothers,  Dickie Clark and  John Clark  five
grandchildren; Matt , Andy, Amber, Sam, and Tevin.    
Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home,
PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends
 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2006.  Funeral service
 will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2006 ,
 Earl R. Clark   officiating.  Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Aurora, Ind.
 Memorials may be given to the family.

Goldia R. (Johnston) Jewett, age 95, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Monday, July 31, 2006, at Waters of Ross Manor in Dillsboro, Ind. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, Treasurer, and chior member.  She was the president of the PTA in Dillsboro and the president of the Senior Citizens Club. She was an active member of the Dillsboro Bridge Clubs.She was the daughter of the late Louis Ruhlman and   the late Ella (Johnston)  Ruhlman. She is survived by her   son, Tom (Dot) Jewett of Dillsboro,   Ind.,  five grandchildren,  ten great-grandchildren, and  four great-great grandchildren . Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, August  2, 2006. Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August  2, 2006, Rev. Don Thompson and Pastor Tom Fehrman officiating. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind. Memorials may be given to the Oakdale Cemetery Trust fund or Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

Philip Lee Deamron, age 82,of Dillsboro, Ind., died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Dearborn Co. Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind. He is the son of the Dee Clifford Deamron and the late Tinnie (Garriott) Deamron. Mr. Deamron was an independent trucker who delivered gas and fuel oil for Phillip 66 for 47 years.He also farmed several acres at the family farm. He was a member of the Hosanna Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife Jean Deamron, three daughters; Debbie (Rod) Hamilton of Dillsboro, Ind., Melody Richardson of Dillsboro, Ind. and Pamela (David) Kitchell of Dillsboro, Ind., three sons, Lee (Amy) Deamron of Aurora Ind., Larry Ray (Jean) Deamron of Versailles, Ind., and Randy Lee (Lora) Deamron of Dillsboro, Ind., two sisters; Marie Chilton of Aurora, Ind. and Irene Fischer of Lawrenceburg, Ind. One Brother, Clifton Deamron of Dillsboro, Ind., Twenty Grandchildren and several Great-Grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM  to 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Funeral service will be at Hosanna Assembly of God Church in  Aurora at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 26, 2006,  Pastor Pete Bryk officiating. Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind.

Robert  (Bobby) J. Scott, age 76, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio  He was employed by Texas Gas Transmission as Laborer. He played fiddles and had several in his collection. He was the son of the late Robert Scott and the late Ethel (Meyer) Scott. He is also survived by his wife Mary (Elder) Scott; Dillsboro, IN Also Survived by Two Daughters, Daughter-Kathy (Fred) Niebrugge of Dillsboro, Ind. Daughter-Peggi (Mark) LaGreca of Dillsboro, Ind. Three Sons, Son-Danny on)Scott of Tennessee Son-Gary (Gayla) Scott of Dillsboro, Ind. Son-Rob (Sharon) Scott of Dillsboro, Ind. One Brother, Brother-Bill Scott of Rising Sun, Ind. Six grandchildren, Chrissy, Michele, Ronnie, Stacy, Zach, Tyler Five great-grandchildren, Kaylin, Brittany, Trevor, Adam, Evan Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 21, 2006.  Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006, Brother Phillip Peace officiating.  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind. Memorials may be given to American Diatetes Foundaiton or Aurora Life Squad.

Mr. Stanley E. Scmidt, age 70, of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2006 at Dillsboro Manor in Dillsboro, IN. He was born in Center Twp. Iowa on November 1, 1935. He served his country for several years in the United States Air Force as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  His service time included several years during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was married to Toshiko Schmidt, and she passed away several years ago. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Graver, of Dillsboro, and 2 grandchildren.  He was alsot preceded in deathe by his parents, and 2 brothers, Emil and Cletus.  Visitation will be at Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and the graveside service will be at Oakdale Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to SE Ind. Hospice.

Dorothea Margaret (Schwing) Ross was born on October 19, 1918 in Aurora, IN.  age 87, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Friday, July 14, 2006, at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Ind.   She was known as "Dottie".  Dottie was the daughter of Reverend Adam and Elfeldea Littell Schwing.  Her brothers Charles and George and sister Ruth preceded her in death. Dottie graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1936.  She was married to Paul Brown Deaton in 1938.  This union resulted in the birth of  5 children.  Paul died in 1946.  Dottie met a gentleman, Dellas Milliken Ross, who became her life’s companion and "Dad" to the children through 59 years of marriage.  They made their 59 years an adventure by moving to Dillsboro in 1948,  where she shared in building and operating the Dottie Dell Dress Shop for 11 years, creating and administering Dillsboro and Ross Manors for 20 years.  Operating the White Crane Fitness Center for several years and creating the Ross Foundation for Dillsboro.  In a loving and caring environment, she helped raise her 5 children and care for several family members. Dottie was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Greendale and a Sparrow Club Member of Robert Schuler's Crystal Cathedral.  She strongly supported the Oakdale Cemetery Trust Fund.  Dottie leaves her husband Dellas Ross, Dillsboro five children, James Deaton, Dillsboro, Robert Deaton, Stevenensville, Mi, daughters, Barbara Ruble, Scottsdale, AZ, Phyllis Masing of Marion, IN and Karen Donahue of Tuscon, AZ.  11 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren   Family and friends will cherish many fond memories of Dottie. Funeral service will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Greendale, IN at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 19, 2006 , Rev. Gary Anderson and Rev. Jeremiah Russell officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-7 PM at the home of Dottie and Dellas Ross, 12915 Catalpa St. , Dillsboro, IN.  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind. Memorials to Oakdale Cemetery Trust. Arrangements by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, IN , www.filtersfuneralhome.com

Anna (Betsy) E. (Ham) Schneider, age 82, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at her daughter’s residence in Dillsboro, Ind.  She  was employed for 25 years at the Busy Bee Restaurant in Clifton  and was a member of Assembly of God, Paris IL.  She was the daughter of the late Caleb Ham and the late Willie Belle (Francis) Ham. She is  survived by her:
Three Daughters, Daughter-Sandra (J.C.) Privett of Dillsboro, Ind. Daughter-Francie (Ronald) Bien of Harrison, Ohio Daughter-Phoebe (Rick) Petticrew of Paris, Ill. Three Sons, Son-John (Annita) Schneider of Moores Hill, Ind. Son-Peter (Christine) S. Schneider of Harrison, Ohio Son-James Schneider of Dillsboro, Ind. Two Sisters, Sister-Katherine (Arthur) Brill of Cincinnati, Ohio Sister-Myrtle (Virgil) Hudnall of Indianapolis, Ind.

Thirty Four grandchildren
Thirty Four great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by parents and brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are being handled by Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Dillsboro, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2006.  Funeral service will be at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2006 , Brother Buddy Hamm officiating.  Interment will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro, Ind. Memorials may be made to Jim Schneider Memorial Fund.

Marcia Kay (Fischer) Walston, age 57, of Ventura, Calif., died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at her daughter's Home in Rising Sun, Ind.   Walston was employed as supervisor of Child Development Resources Ventura Cou