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July 31, 2008

Aldean E. Williams
Aldean E. Williams, 92, of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008. Funeral services were held Monday, July 21 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, in Bardstown, Kentucky. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Park.
Arch L. Heady at Resthaven in Louisville was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles L. Lang
Charles L. "Charlie" Lang, 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 the son of Albert Land and Edith Schill Lang. He married Darlene Disbro on September 27, 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1990.
In 1942 he joined the US Army and served during WWII in Italy and Germany. He 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.
Mr. Lang worked at Schenley Distillery from 1950 to 1988. He was a member of the Northcutt-Laker American Legion Post #292, Aurora VFW Post 5312, the Aurora Moose Lodge and the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #80 F&AM in Dillsboro.
Survivors include his son, Gene (Sandra) Lang of Aurora; his daughter, Connie Lang of Dillsboro; two granddaughters, April Lang and Amy Lang and her fiancée, Geoff Ashcraft and his brother, Alfred Lang of Greenwood.
Mr. Lang was preceded in death by his wife, a grandson, Keith Lang and brother, Lawrence Lang.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 31 from 5-8 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home Dillsboro with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 1 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Internment will be in the Oakdale Cemetery.
Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth L. Cutter
Ruth L. Cutter, 85, of Farmer’s Retreat, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the Dearborn County Hospital. She was born January 1, 1923 in Friendship the daughter of Jess Linkmeyer and Hulda Vinup Meyer. She married Raymond E. Cutter on June 1, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1985.
Mrs. Cutter was a lifelong resident of Farmer’s Retreat and a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was very active in her church, including the Ladies Leagues. She was a retiree of Seagram’s.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Rebecca) Cutter of Versailles and Ronald (Jane) Cutter of Georgetown, Kentucky; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Gilland of Olean and Marylou Narwold of Batesville.
Her husband; two sisters, Thelma and Dorothy; one brother, James Linkmeyer and two grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmer’s Retreat. Internment will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery or to the Friendship Fire Department.
Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Frances Maxwell
Mary Frances Maxwell, 95, of Altoona, Florida died July 6, 2008. Graveside services will be held September 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Benham Cemetery.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

July 24, 2008

Terry Joe Siekman
Terry Joe Siekman, 53, of Rising Sun, died Monday, July 21, 2008. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Markland Funeral Home, Rising Sun. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor John Heckman officiating. Burial will be in the Rising Sun New Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Dearborn County Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.

Mary Jane Fightmaster
Mary Jane Fightmaster, 79, of Oldenburg, died Monday, July 21, 2009. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 24, at 12 noon at St. John United Church of Christ (Huntersville) with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna M. Sizemore
Anna M. Sizemore, 79, of Aurora, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was mar-ried to George Sizemore and the mother of Danny Clem.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro by calling 812-432-5480.

July 17, 2008

Florence R. Lade
Florence R. Lade, 91, of Dillsboro, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Ripley Crossing. She was born March 3, 1917 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles W. Brestel and Louise Younghands Brestel. She married Rev. Alvin R. Lade on November 24, 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1987.
Survivors include nine children, Monica (Ray) Parker, Larry (Brenda) Lade, Rev. Charles Lade, Marcus Lade, David (Barb) Lade, Ella (Ron) Colwell, Kathy (Dean) Cutter, Jonathan (Hwei Jwan) Lade and Joy (Bob) Richards; 26 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three sisters, Vera VanAlmen, Betty Kaaz and Maxine Schnoor.
Her husband and an infant daughter preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lade worked along side of her husband when he was pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church from 1967 to 1977. She loved quilting, doll making and later in life became activities director at Dillsboro Manor.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Hour.
Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas E. Conrad, Sr.
Thomas E. "Tom" Conrad, Sr., 63, of Madison, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Frank McGee officiating. Burial will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison.
Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre is in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn Sue Pender Conrad
Carolyn Sue Pender Conrad, 52, of Madison, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be held today, Thursday, July 17 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Frank McGee officiating. Burial will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison.

July 10, 2008

Audrey L. Hall
Audrey L. Hall, 84, of Milan, passed away on Tues-day, July 8, 2008 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born March 7, 1924 in Emmalena, Kentucky, the daughter of William Singleton and Bertha Carol Singleton. She married Clay Hall on May 22, 1949 and he survives.
Other survivors include three children, Michael W. Hall (Debbie) of Milan, Gary L. Hall (Angel) of Versailles, Carol H. Jackson of Milan, Luwanda Hall-Lykens (Gary) of Greenfield; one sister, Colleen Lawburgh of Milan; one brother, Dennis Singleton of San Francisco, California and many loving and devoted grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her parents, William and Bertha Singleton and two brothers, Orlin B. and Oliver C. Singleton preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hall was a dedicated teacher, teaching first in Kentucky and from 1957 to 1986 teaching math and science at Milan Jr./Sr. High School.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 13, at the Milan United Methodist Church beginning at 4:30 p.m. A time for visiting and reminiscing with family and friends will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. before the memorial service.
A private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Clifford Snow
Clifford L. Snow, 77, of Milan, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born November 12, 1931 in Ross, Ohio, the son of Clifford G. and Eleanor (Erven) Snow. He married June (Mack) Snow on November 24 1950 and she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Greg (Evelyn) Nielsen of Moores Hill, Clifford Snow Jr. of Milan, Paul (Deborah) Snow of Ocala, Florida; two daughters, June (Eugene) Dunn of Milan, Deanna (Buck) Harrell of Ocala, Florida; one brother, Ronald Snow of Harrison, Ohio; two sisters, Phyllis Little of Lawrenceburg, Shirley Comb of Brookville; 25 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
One son, Danny Snow and three daughters, Donna Bradley, Shirley Jennings and Norma Willoughby and three brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Snow was a retired truck driver.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Holt officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Flat Rock Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund or to the Diabetes Foundation.

Lovina Louise Denny-Grigsby
Lovina Louise Denny-Grigsby, 80, of Avon, formerly of Osgood, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11 from 10-12 p.m. at Stith Funeral Home, Hebron, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Friday at the funeral home.

July 3, 2008

Inez E. Elston
Inez E. Elston, 84, of Cross Plains passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison. She was born in the Marble Corner community in what is now the Jefferson Proving Ground near New Marion on December 8, 1923 the daughter of Rev. Arthur and Ina Irene Anderson Dilk. She was married to Raymond Elston on February 14, 1948 and he preceded her in death on September 4, 1993.
Survivors include one daughter Pam Hicks of Cross Plains; grandchildren Tom Downey and Elizabeth Hicks both of Cross Plains and Heather (Ben) Kremer of Jeffersontown, Kentucky; one great-granddaughter Caitlin Downey. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Cheryl Elston, and her brothers Vernon and Charles Dilk.
Mrs. Elston was a 1942 graduate of Cross Plains High School. She was retired from the Jefferson Proving Ground where she worked in Budget and Finance.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Scott Elston officiating. Burial will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Marble Corner Cemetery or Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is handling the arrangements.

Bernetta D. Purcell
Bernetta D. Purcell, 86, of Columbus, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin.
A private family service will be held today, Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Cliff Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, Columbus.