All Obituaries

Carolyn C. Smith, 75, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday November 15, 2019 in Dillsboro, Indiana. She was born July 25, 1944 in Hamilton, OH, daughter of the late Ellis VanWinkle and Dixie (Mosley) Van Winkle. Carolyn worked as a waitress at the Tree House, Dearborn Country Club and cooked at Lollipops and Rainbows.  Carolyn loved children.  As a child she attended Wilmington Hills Wesleyan Church.   Carolyn always took pride in her appearance.  She enjoyed...

Andrew L. "Andy" Slayback, 51, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at his home in Aurora, IN surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 5, 1968 in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of the late James L. and Glorianna (Lischkge) Slayback. He worked as a Mechanical Electrical Technician for Cincinnati Incorporated for 25 years. He was a former member of Aurora American Legion. Andy was very patriotic, and proudly served in the Army during Desert Storm in Company D...

David F.  Hussung  76, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away  Friday, November 8 , 2019 in Aurora, IN.     He was born  February 25 , 1943 in Aurora, IN, son of the late Raymond E.  Hussung and Anna (Heine)  Hussung.     He worked as a  sander for Aurora Casket Company, retiring after over 38 years of service. He was a member of  Vietnam  Veterans of America, Chapter #71, Aurora American Legion, and Aurora Moose Lodge. He...

Edwina Kay (James) Lanphier 56, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was born April 17, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, daughter of the late Edwin "Freak" L. James Sr. and Amanda (Stamper) James.  She worked as a Camp Cook for Winter Hawk Outfitters and was a full time homemaker.   She was a member of the Aurora Eagles and Moose Auxiliary. Edwina loved the outdoors, she enjoyed being in the fresh air and...

Dallas E. Jones, "DJ", 76, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Monday November 4, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was born June 7, 1943 in Corbin, KY, son of the late Emerson Jones and Mildred (Petrey) Jones. He worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freight Ways and Yellow Trucking with several years of service.   DJ enjoyed golf, working puzzles, motorcycle riding, geocaching and road trips. In years past he loved to fish.  DJ was a hard worker and took pride in all...

Sara Ann Slayback, 29, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Saturday November 2, 2019. She was born February 27, 1990 in Lawrenceburg, IN, daughter of Timothy and Suzanne (West) Slayback. Sara was currently working for Conduent Insurance, and worked for Panama Pete's in Aurora for 10 years.   Sara had a passion for animals, PAWS and PETA were very important to her.  She loved dogs and rescued many of them.  She enjoyed going out to eat and loved time with her family,...

Barbara A. Thayer, 74, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born July 4, 1945 in Rising Sun, IN, daughter of the late Zephery Carter and Bertha (Sebree) Carter. Barbara worked as a laborer for Schenley Distillery from 1977-1988 and then worked in Housekeeping at Argosy Casino, with over 9 years of service.   She was an auxiliary member of the Aurora VFW and a former Moose auxiliary member. Barbara enjoyed BINGO and gambling. ...

 William Bill Slayback, 80 of Aurora, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Bill was born on September 2, 1939 in Pekin, Illinois, and was the son of the late Garfield "Shorty" Slayback and Elizabeth Blevins Slayback.  Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Aurora, Indiana where Bill grew up in the home his father built from the creek rock in “Cochran.” Known as one of the “Cochran Boys,” Bill loved to spend his time...

Floyd "Buck" Farrow 77, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2019 in Milan, Indiana. He was born December 24, 1941 in Mt Carmel, IN, son of the late Albert Farrow and Reva (Fernung) Bowman.  Floyd served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked in Plant Maintenance for Bayer Corporation, retiring after over 34 years of service.   He was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and also attended the First Baptist Church of Aurora,...

Sharie Lee Jones 37, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Saturday October 5, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born November 20, 1981 in McCreary County, Kentucky,  daughter of the late Ricky L Dick and Lena (Pelow) Settles. Sharie enjoyed quilting, country music, playing computer games and card games. Sharie is survived by her sibling, Brandon "Shane" Dick (Amanda Freeman) of Lawrenceburg, IN, Sheila (Mike) Emerson of NC; loving nephew who she raised, Wilbert...