All Obituaries

       Vernon L. Norman, 88, of Milan passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Vernon was born on Sunday, March 15, 1936, in Dearborn County; son of Alvin and Dora (Hampton) Norman. Vernon was a master auto body painter, over the road truck driver, and did UPS rush deliveries. He enjoyed playing music, especially stringed instruments, singing, going to blue grass festivals, and was known to be a master storyteller. Vernon also...

       Gerald L. “Jerry” Gauck, 82, of Milan, Indiana passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. Jerry was born on Friday, October 17, 1941, in Greensburg, Indiana; the son of Quirin and Margaret (Raver) Gauck. He graduated from New Point High School in 1959. Jerry married the love of his life, Rose Marie (Schebler) Gauck, on June 17, 1961, and she survives him. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Quirin...

       Alice Lee (Lohrum) Mathias, 86, of Dillsboro passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home. Alice was born on Friday, April 29, 1938, in Elrod; daughter of Albert and Eunice (Elrod) Lohrum. Alice married the love of her life, Donald “Don” Mathias Sr., in 1960, and he survives her. Alice was an HR Manager at Ohio Rod Products for 20+ years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat and enjoyed reading and...

       Michael Lee Dilts, 44, of Rising Sun passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. Michael was born on Thursday, July 5, 1979, in Lawrenceburg; son of Roy and Margaret (Vornheder) Dilts. He worked at Proximo in the warehouse as a fork-lift operator. Michael was a member of the Jeep Club and the NRA. He enjoyed going hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and traveling. Michael loved to listen to old country music and also loved to cook, especially using...

       Alfred Charles “Al” “Big Al” Schumann Jr., 79, of Sunman passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Al was born on Thursday, March 1, 1945, in Cincinnati; son of Alfred Charles Schumann Sr. and Ruth Corine (Helvey) Schumann. Al served in the 173rd Airborne in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Al married the love of his life, Theresa (Parnell) Schumann, on February 20, 1982, and...

       Cheryl Ann (Meyers) Southworth, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Margaret Mary Health Hospital in Batesville, IN. She was born on September 19, 1946, to Gerald and Bonnie Meyers of Milan, IN.        Cheryl was a loving mother and grandmother. She spent her young adulthood working at various group homes and eventually went to work at GECOM where she later retired. She was a devout Christian who...

       Walter Lee Davis, 77, of Milan passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home. Walter was born on Thursday, August 15, 1946, in Milan; son of Ernie A. Davis and Wauneta (Pemberton) Hastings. Walter served in the United States Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. He served in the Special Security Detachment where he trained and graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School. Walter married the love of his life, Lynne (Cole) Davis, on August 26, 1972,...

       Richard William “Rick” Shock, 76, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at The Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, Ohio. Rick was born on January 5, 1948, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was the son of Richard and Mary (Wertzberger) Shock.        He attended and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1970. Rick was a...

       David S. “Dave” “Big Dave” Montgomery, 76, of Greendale passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati. Dave was born on Thursday, August 28, 1947, in Indianapolis; son of Elvis and Marjorie (Bright) Montgomery. Dave married the love of his life, Connie (Mitchell) Montgomery, on June 30, 1973, and she preceded him on June 5, 2017. He worked in welding at Seagram’s, was a member of the Boilermakers...

       Fawnda Slone, 62, of Moores Hill passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. Fawnda was born Tuesday, April 18, 1961, in Batesville; daughter of Lois (Collins) Slone. Fawnda worked as an administrative assistant at Hoosier Hills Water. She was a member of Bridge of Hope Worship Center. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Okaloosa Island and loved the ocean. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers,...