All Obituaries

           David Davidson, 70, of Milan passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Mercy Health West in Cincinnati, Ohio.  David was born Friday, July 21, 1950 in Sunman, Indiana, the son of the late Marjorie (Jenkins) and James Davidson.  He married Pamela Davidson and she survives.  David served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  He was self-employed as a painter and was of the Baptist faith.  He was...

            Tirana Kay (Buck) Craven, 57, of Wasilla, Alaska passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.  Tirana was born Friday, March 1, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Kay (Wright) Buck and the late James Buck Jr.  She married Jefferson “Jeff” Craven on December 18, 1982 and he survives.  Tirana was a grocery cashier. She...

Jessie Brown, 88 of Moores Hill passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at High Point Health in Lawrenceburg. Jessie was born Saturday, January 30, 1932 in Clay County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Rice. She married Buddy Brown and he preceded her in death. Jessie enjoyed doing home improvements and spending time with her family.  Jessie is survived by children: Earl Brown of Moores Hill; Clifford Beach of Milan; Carl Brown of Dillsboro; and Mary McCreary of...

Debra L. James 57, of Aurora passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence.  Debra was born Monday, April 15, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, IN, the daughter of Lloyd C. Thompson Sr. and Alma (Phillips).  Debra worked at the Aurora Walmart as a cashier.   She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and playing with her grandchildren.                Debra James is survived by children: Ronald Cunningham II (Jessica) of...

            Kenneth E. Gray, 71, of Elrod passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cincinnati Hospice of Blue Ash.  Kenny was born Tuesday, March 15, 1949 in Milan, Indiana, the son of the late Eugene and Nellie (Deaton) Gray.  He married Elaine Justice on December 9, 1968 and she preceded him in death on February 22, 2020.  Kenny retired from Rumpke as a heavy equipment operator.  He attended Hope Baptist Church. ...

            James Oval Buck Jr., 88, of Dillsboro passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at his residence.  James was born Friday, December 25, 1931 in Casey County, Kentucky, the son of the late James and Lola (Allen) Buck Sr.  He married Kay Wright on January 17, 1959 and she survives.  James served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He was of the Protestant faith.  He worked for Ford Brothers...

            Dorothy Marie Scott, 91, of Milan passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Dorothy was born Saturday, April 20, 1929 in Guilford, Indiana, the daughter of the late August and Martha (Dohleman) Konradi.  She married Robert Scott Jr on June 26, 1948 and he preceded her in death March 27, 1998.  Dorothy was employed by Seagram Distillery for over 40 years and made many memories and...

            Jaime Slayback, 47, of Osgood passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence in Osgood.  Jaime was born Sunday, February 11, 1973 in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Donna (Greenwood) and the late George Slayback.  Jamie worked for Argosy Casino in Lawrenceburg as a security guard.  He was a collector of many items including, but not limited to, comic books and cards; and he enjoyed...

            Vesta Ryan, 80, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at The Waters of Dillsboro.  Vesta was born Thursday, November 16, 1939 in Aurora, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Eunice (Stamper) Hughes.  She married Paul Ryan and he preceded her in death October 4, 1990.  Vesta was a lifelong member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church.  She graduated from Dillsboro High School in 1957 and lived...

            Diana “DiDi” Carpenter, 25, of Batesville passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  DiDi was born Wednesday, December 21, 1994 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the daughter of Edwina (Kennedy) and the late Ronald “Ron” Carpenter.  She married Jade Dice and she survives.  DiDi worked for Batesville Tool & Die as a welder.  She enjoyed paintings;...