All Obituaries

             Dixie Jean Schmaltz, 82, of Dillsboro passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Dixie was born Thursday, February 4, 1937 in Illinois, the daughter of the late Donald and Evelyn (Ake) Kirkey.  She married William “Bud” Schmaltz in 1958 and he survives.  Dixie worked for the City of Dillsboro wastewater treatment department as a lab technician.  She enjoyed...

            Andrew Harrison Johnson, Jr. 74, of Sunman passed away at U.C. Hospital in Cincinnati, Saturday, January 18, 2020.  “Junior” was born Saturday, June 30, 1945 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Andrew and Eunice (Pelfrey) Johnson, Sr.  He married Debra “Debby” Bulick September 21, 1974 and she survives. Junior worked for 39 years at Seagrams Distillery where he was affectionately known...

            James William Pittman Sr., 76, of Moores Hill passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home with family by his side.  James was born Monday, October 25, 1943 in Casey County, Kentucky, the son of the late Luther and Nettie (Durham) Pittman.  He married Norma Fulton October 15, 1960 and she survives.  James was a laser press operator for FKI in Fairfield, Ohio.  He was a member of the Lighthouse...

            Raina Marie Wolf, 43, of Dillsboro passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her residence.  Raina was born Tuesday, January 6, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Ray Ramey and Patricia Ramey Neece.  Raina enjoyed fishing, listening to music, spending time with family, crocheting, and collecting Star Wars.             Raina is survived by her mother...

                     Denver Mills, 94, of Dillsboro passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Mercy West Hospital. He was born Friday, July 24, 1925 in Barbourville, Kentucky, the son of Robert and Sudie (Smith) Mills.  He married Viola Broughton May 9, 1944.  All preceded him in death.             Denver enjoyed hunting and...

                      Anna Mae (Rigney) Hughes, 88, of Milan passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan with family by her side.  Anna was born Saturday, October 24, 1931 in Liberty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sherman and Nellie (Mills) Rigney.  She married Otis R. Hughes and he preceded her in death in 1966. Anna remained on the farm and raised the...

            Timothy N. Filter, age 72 years, passed away at The Christ Hospital on Monday, January 13, 2020. Tim was retired as a warehouse manager for Ratterman Southern Leather Company. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Heinbuch) Filter for 35 years. Dear brother of Paul Filter, Lois Oyler and the late Fay Blersch. Visitation will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 3301 Compton Road (45251) on Saturday, January 18 from 11 AM until time of...

Scharline F. (Utter) Field passed away in Mesa, Arizona on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was 84. She was born Monday, December 30, 1935 in Dillsboro, Indiana. She was raised in a loving family with both parents and her 9 brothers and sisters. She married William R. Field on November 19, 1955 and moved to Osgood, Indiana shortly thereafter. She moved to Mesa in 1971 with her husband and two children. Scharline loved her music and her church. She became very active in the Hi-Way Baptist...

            Jeanette E. (Huntington) Thayer age 78 of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, entered this life on Friday, April 4, 1941 in Ripley County, Indiana and passed away from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2020.  She was the loving daughter of the late Russell “Ping” and Emma (Whisman) Huntington. She was raised in Friendship, Indiana, where she was a 1959 graduate of Cross Plains High School.  Jeanette was united in...

           Randall “Randy” Irving Givan, 76, of Milan passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.  Randy was born Wednesday, July 7, 1943 in Milan, the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Lower) Givan.  Randy served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a truck driver; was of the Baptist faith; a member of the Moores Hill American Legion Post #209 and Veterans of Foreign War.  His hobbies included:...