Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 84°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Former Aurora Fire Chief & U.S. Air Force Veteran Passes Away At 82

Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 12:46 PM

By Katie McLaughlin @k_mclaughlin528

All services will be held on Tuesday, March 17.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Local hero and United State Air Force veteran will be remembered as a beloved community member and service man.

Donald Ray Bowling passed away Tuesday, March 10 at the age of 82 years old.

For 50 years, Donald lived in Aurora working for the Aurora Fire Department from 1964-1975, serving as Chief from 1972-1975.

Since 2017, Donald has been a resident of the town of Dillsboro.

Friends will be received Tuesday, March 17, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Mass of Christian Burial directly following at 12:00 PM.

The Aurora Fire Department will be honoring Donald with services at the Rising Sun New Cemetery.

Military graveside services will be conducted by members of local Veterans Service Organizations.

More from Local News

Driver Facing Charges After Fatal Crash in Carroll County

The incident took place on West Jay Louden Road.
Two Oldenburg Academy Teams Advance to STARTedUP Regional Competition

The statewide business pitch competition empowers high school students to develop and present innovative business ideas.
Motorists: Stay Alert and Share the Road with Farm Equipment This Spring

See a list of safety tips for motorists approaching large farm equipment.
Carnegie Hall and Moores Hill College: Where a Town Built a Future Through Learning

The college opened in 1856.
Man Hospitalized After Jumping from I-74 Overpass

A portion of I-74 had to be closed down due to the incident.
Gov Beshear: New Driver Licensing System Launches This June to Improve Customer Experience

Kentuckians due to renew in June encouraged to visit regional offices ahead of changeover beginning June 4.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

The Mane Event Murder Mystery Dinner & Play
Join the St. Charles Church Ladies for their murder mystery dinner & play Friday April 17th and Sunday April 19th. It all takes place at the St. Charles Church ...
Apr 17, 2026 at St. Charles Catholic Church & Hall
PAWS Spring Rummage Sale
Come find your next treasure and help give local animals a second chance at life!
Apr 17, 2026 at Agner Hall
All-Member Spring Art Show
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
Apr 17, 2026 at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)

Driver Facing Charges After Fatal Crash in Carroll County

The incident took place on West Jay Louden Road.

Two Oldenburg Academy Teams Advance to STARTedUP Regional Competition

The statewide business pitch competition empowers high school students to develop and present innovative business ideas.

Motorists: Stay Alert and Share the Road with Farm Equipment This Spring

See a list of safety tips for motorists approaching large farm equipment.

Local Sports Report - April 15, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - April 14, 2026

Plenty of action in high school sports on Tuesday night.

First ORVC Report of 2026 Spring Season Released

See the top performers in baseball, softball, boys golf and track and field.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Tracy Lawrence - As Any Fool Can See

Mitchell Tenpenny We Got History 7:14

Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood Something Bad 7:08

Toby Keith Whiskey Girl 7:04

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 7:02