All Obituaries

Velma Jean Witte, 89, of Aurora, Indiana passed away Monday, July 27 , 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born March 27, 1931 in Aurora, Indiana to Orris and Tillie (Cofield) Witte and was confirmed at Evangelical and Reformed Church, which later became First Evangelical United Church of Christ.  She graduated from the old Northside School in Aurora and was a graduate of Aurora High School.  She received a Batchelor of Arts degree from Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana and a...

David E. Glenn, 82, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 26, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born February 2, 1938 in Tell City, IN, son of the late Charles L. Glenn and Mildred (Schauberger) Glenn.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. David worked as a School Administrator for South Dearborn School Corporation, retiring after over 33 years of service.   He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the...

Olen "Frosty" Pennington, age 82, died on July 23, 2020 in the Waters of Dillsboro Nursing Home.  He was born in Krypton, Kentucky.  Life partner of Sallie Dezarn.  Preceded in death by parents, Kelly Pennington and Ella Mae Owens (Campbell) and was the brother of Wayne Pennington, Dean Pennington (Gertie), Clella Goforth (Robert), half brother Roger (Donna) Pennington of Brown County, half-sisters Patty Martin, Kay (Rick) Haven and Lisa Gray (Jack) of Scottsburg,...

James E. "Jim" Fannin 70, of Aurora, Indiana, formerly of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Thursday July 23, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born April 23, 1950 in Portsmouth, OH, son of the late Asa  Fannin and Juanita (Monk) Fannin.      James was a proud veteran and very patriotic.  He served his country for 20 years in the Navy.  He served on the USS Holland and was a Chief Petty Officer E7.   He enjoyed working outside, messing around...

Paycin Kane Kritlow, 18, of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 19, 2020. He was born November 28, 2001 in Greensburg, IN, son of Richard B. Baker and Erika (Kritlow) Cook. Paycin was a 2020 graduate of South Dearborn High School, and he also attended the auto shop at the Vocational School.  He was a car buff, especially tuner cars.  He was a gamer and he loved to fish.  He enjoyed people and loved hanging out with friends.  Paycin was the class clown, he...

Walter Eugene "Gene" Henry, 86, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Thursday July 16, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was born September 1, 1933 in Aurora, IN, son of the late Walter R. Henry and Hazel (Fairfield) Henry. Gene was a Teacher and Music Director for Aurora High School.  He directed the Aurora High School Choir with over 100 voices, the Dearborn County Community Choir, (they performed "The Messiah" at Christmas and Easter), and the Dearborn County...

Ellen A. (Cayton) Baer, 61, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Friday July 10, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. She was born August 13, 1958 in Milan, IN, daughter of the late Dwight Cayton and Beulah (Wilson) Cayton.  Ellen worked as a night Auditor for Rising Star Hotel.   Ellen was an advocate for animal rights and human rights.  She enjoyed going to dirt track races, especially with the late model cars. She is survived by her loving spouse Douglas Baer of Aurora, Indiana;...

Thomas Lee Ros Burns, 20,  of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1999 in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of Hobert Burns and Tara (Lee) Burns. Thomas worked for Jeff Wyler Chrysler Jeep & Dodge in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.   Thomas loved to ride motorcycles and his Impala.  He enjoyed country music, fishing, and working on cars.  Thomas was a dog lover.  He enjoyed being with his friends.  He liked to help...

Jerome Curtis Oliver, 74, of Dillsboro, Indiana, passed away Monday June 15, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1946 in Long Beach, CA, son of the late Maurice H. Oliver and Mildred (Plummer) Oliver. Jerome worked as a truck driver for MK Trucking, with over 40 years of service.   He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion. Jerome loved cars, especially Hot Rods.  He built custom hot rods, even doing the upholstery in them.  Jerome...

Ralph John "Big John" Berry Jr., 47, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Monday June 15, 2020 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was born October 8, 1972 in Lawrenceburg, IN, son of Ralph and Sherry (Kaiser) Berry. He worked as an Electrician for Midwest Automation, with over 10 years of service.   Big John loved the outdoors and motorcycles.  He enjoyed hunting,  fishing and he loved to joke around.  He would do anything for anyone.   Big John collected coal...