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23 years young, Quinton Sayger of Rochester was called home to the Lord as a result of a tragic automobile accident at 4:23 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was on his way to a play date with his beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Athena.

Georgia Carolyn Potter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Rising Sun, Indiana on July 4, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born February 23, 1934, in Mt. Sterling, Indiana to the late George W. Graham and Mary Thelma Mountz. She grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and graduated from Patriot High School in 1952. After graduating, she met the love of her life, Carroll William Potter and they were married for over 50 years until his passing. Georgia was a dedicated wife and mother, devoting her time to raising their three children and creating a loving home for her family. Georgia had a passion for spending time with her family. She loved camping trips, gardening, crocheting, and Eastern Star. Georgia was known for her kind ways and always putting others before herself. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Our Decatur County Fair booth is on the exterior of the Commercial Building. Each night enter for a chance to win tickets to the Indianapolis Indians AND a Reds bobblehead. All entries during the week will also be entered in a drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to see the Reds!

Michael Charles “Mike” Eckstein, 71, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on July 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born in Batesville, Indiana on March 31, 1953. He graduated from Batesville High School and continued on to receive his degree in Broadcasting from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Melvin William Keyer, Sr., “Buckeye Bill”, 85, of East Enterprise, IN, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Friday, July 12th, 2024.

, 79 years old of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on July 15th, 2024. Tom was born October 10th, 1944, a son of the late Georgia May Amos Ballard and PFC Lawrence Ballard. Early tragedies left “Red” orphaned and his cousins, Norman and Marylou Ballard raised “Red” and considered him their own son. Tom spent the early parts of his life tobacco farming and raising cows. Tom had two daughters from his first union. Georgia Ballard, and Sharon Ballard. Tom married Donna Jackson Ballard in June of 1997. Tom and Donna relocated to North Carolina for work, enjoying the beach life before retiring from General Electric in 2003 and moving back to East Enterprise Indiana. He had many hobbies such as beaching, camping, gardening, and four-wheeling. Tom loved spending time with his family and cracking jokes.

Irvin Stenger, 88, of Sun City Arizona passed away July 16, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lillian and Urban Stenger. Irvin worked as a project manager for Messer Construction and on some of the largest commercial building projects in Ohio.

Carolyn Ann (Peters) Jones, 84, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at Chesterwood Continuing Care in West Chester, OH. Carolyn was born in Rising Sun, IN on August 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Genevieve M. (Thies) Peters and William A. Peters. She grew up in the Ohio County Community and was a 1957 graduate of Rising Sun High School. She also attended the Rising Sun Church of Christ in her youth. Carolyn was employed as a clerk for many years at the Standard Oil Company of Ohio (SOHIO) in Cincinnati, OH. She was an avid golfer and loved the opportunity to play whenever she could. Carolyn was also talented at several types of crafts and enjoyed crocheting and knitting.

Linda Marie (Gillispie) Penvose, 60, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at home. Linda was born in Lawrenceburg, IN on April 15, 1964, a daughter of Lois (Beutel) Gillispie, of Rising Sun, IN, and Carl Gillispie, of Aurora, IN. She was a graduate of Rising Sun High School, Class of 1982. Linda was later employed by the Rising Sun Ohio County Schools where she worked as a custodian for several years. Linda was married to Gregory Penvose and 4 daughters were born to this union; Stefanie Marie, Ann Marie, Amy Nicole, and Stephanie Nicole. Linda enjoyed doing anything outdoors and listening to music. She loved being a mom and grandma and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Linda is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Nicole Penvose, of Cincinnati, OH; by her mother, Lois Gillispie, of Rising Sun, IN; by her father, Carl Gillispie, of Aurora, IN; by her grandchildren, Chasity Nicole Smith, Jaxon Anthony Penvose and Jaelyn Ann Marie Johnson. Linda is also survived by her sister, Robin Withered, and husband Jeff “Poe”, of Moores Hill, IN; by her brother, Rodney Gillispie, and wife Lisa, of Rising Sun, IN and by several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Stefanie Marie Penvose, in 1983, Amy Nicole Penvose in 1987 & Ann Marie (Penvose) Smith in 2004.

Aaron Paul Snyder, 41, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Aaron was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 6, 1983, a son of Paul David Snyder, of Rising Sun, IN, and the late Vickie Lynn (Bowen) Snyder. He was a 2002 graduate of Rising Sun High School. Aaron mainly worked in maintenance over the years. Aaron was handy in the kitchen and a good cook. He also enjoyed listening to music and was a diehard Bengals fan. Aaron was an avid collector of Jordan shoes and accumulated several pairs. Aaron loved children and had a strong bond with the kids in his family.