Obituary for Lance Donald Ruoff

LANCE DONALD RUOFF Lance Donald Ruoff, passed away on September 16, 2021, at the age of 26.  He was born on April 21, 1995, to Douglas and Jeana (nee Hettersimer) Ruoff. Lance was active in 4-H for 10 years and won many titles showing his Prized Pigs. He enjoyed being outside. He especially liked being on …

Obituary for Margaret Denise Gibbs

MARGARET DENISE GIBBS Margaret Denise Gibbs 59, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021, she was born on May 12, 1962, to the late Ivan and Zella Ann (Cain) Bennett. She was employed at Fayette Memorial Hospital for 15 years, as well as a faithful worker for Conway …

Obituary for Helen Marie Smith

HELEN MARIE SMITH Helen Marie Smith, 89, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Heritage House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on May 18, 1932, in Union County to Charlie R. and Gertrude Mae Cain Cox and was a graduate of Milton High School. On November 11, 1950, …

Obituary for Juanita “Joy” Hornberger

JUANITA “JOY” HORNBERGER Juanita “Joy” Hornberger, age 85, of Milan, passed away September 20, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health, Batesville. Joy was born April 8, 1936, in Clermont County Ohio, the daughter of Oliver Cardinal and Elizabeth Pfierman. After graduating high school, she married Donald Hornberger and began the life she loved as a farmer’s …

Obituary for Linda L. Hoess

LINDA L. HOESS Linda L. Hoess, 79, of Mt. Carmel died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at her residence. Linda was born April 4, 1942, in San Bernardino, CA., a daughter to Giles Leonard and Marie Johns. After finishing high school, Linda graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Interior Design. More than 51 …

Obituary for Billie Jo Browning

BILLIE JO BROWNING Billie Jo Browning 47, of Greensburg passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1973, in Connersville to George Browning and Woody Neeley Browning. Billie Jo was a member of Crosspointe Biker Church in Connersville. Billie Jo enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars. She could fix …

Obituary for James C. Bishop

JAMES C. BISHOP James C. Bishop, 98, formally of Brookville, died Friday, September 16, 2021, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida. Jim was born in Maplesville, Kentucky on January 20, 1923, to Henry Bishop Sr. and Catherine Reams Bishop,  one of their 12 children. He married Elizabeth Turner and enjoyed more than 64 years …

Obituary for Pastor Jeffrey Scott Garrison

PASTOR JEFFREY SCOTT GARRISON Pastor Jeffrey Scott Garrison, 57, of London, Ohio, formerly of Connersville, went to the arms of the Savior, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Hospice Care of Columbus, Ohio following an extended illness. Jeffrey was born in Connersville on September 28, 1963, one of four children of Raymond and Freda Spivey Garrison. …