All Obituaries

       Kay Ellen (Long) Raffignone, 87, of Dillsboro passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. Kay was born on Monday, April 27, 1936 in Indianapolis; daughter of Dale and Mabel (Trester) Long. Kay married the love of her life, Lowell Ernest Raffignone, on December 28, 1955 and he preceded her on June 19, 2019. Kay worked at Rising Sun Elementary School as a third-grade teacher for 25+ years. She was a lifetime member of the...

       Captain Gregg Ehlman passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born Friday, April 28, 1944, Gregg was a Barge Boat Captain, working on the rivers for over 60 years.        He is survived by his wife Trina, his sons Curtis and Joseph, and grandson Landon.        There are no services at this time. Cards of condolences or flowers may be received at 15475...

       Gary Anthony Taylor was called home on May 22, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Alice Taylor, his infant brother Thomas, his twin sister, Mary Alice Payne, and his brothers William and Michael.        Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Kristina Frisz Taylor, his children, Jessica Taylor, Rebekah May (Geoff), Josiah (Brother Felix Maria), Micah Taylor (Zoee) and his grandchildren...

       “Herbie” Harold E. Smith Jr., 49, of Aurora, formerly of Dillsboro, (Kathy Lockard of Lawrenceburg) passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at The Waters of Dillsboro. Herbie was born on Monday, April 29, 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida; son of Harold E. Smith Sr. and Hilda “Louise” (Norman) Smith. Herbie worked in bottling at Seagram’s and was a member of the Lawrenceburg Eagles and Sons of American Legion of Aurora. He enjoyed...

       Michael A. Wainscott, 67, of Milan passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. Michael was born on Monday, January 23, 1956 in Shelbyville; son of Arthur and Freida (Thomas) Wainscott. Michael married the love of his life, Mary (Pickett) Wainscott, on August 16, 1986 and she survives. Michael was an over the road truck driver for Hill-Rom. He was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, wood...

UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS             Ruby June (Pratt) McIntosh, 90, of Dillsboro passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. June was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1932 in Osgood; daughter of Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” (HeHe) Pratt. June married the love of her life, Alvin McIntosh, on January 24, 1951 and he preceded her on July 22, 1990.  They were blessed with six children; Mitch,...

       Cynthia Louise Leggett, 67, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Takoda Trails in Fairfield. Cynthia was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1956; daughter of Carl Leggett and Janet (Rhoades) Allen.        Cynthia’s family includes her brothers Allen Leggett of Moores Hill, Curtis Leggett of Cincinnati, and Carl (Regina) Leggett of Batavia as well as several nieces and...

        Noell “Gene” New, 92, of Milan passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Ripley Crossing. Gene was born Saturday, July 26, 1930 in Aurora; son of Florian and Ethel (Furnish) New. Gene married the love of his life, Mabel (Stacy), on July 22, 1948. Gene worked at Alton Box for 40 years as a die setter, worked for 7 years at Aurora Casket Company, and also worked at Worthington Cabinetry for 11 years. Gene volunteered at the Milan Food Pantry and...

       Dallas W. Feller, 82, of Rising Sun, formerly of Moores Hill passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Dallas was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio; son of the late Herbert and Goldie (Wells) Feller. Dallas proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and worked in production at Gardens Alive.        Dallas is survived by his brother Melvin Feller of Lawrenceburg. Dallas was...

       On December 14, 2022 James Edward McIntosh Sr, passed peacefully in the presence of friends and family at the age of 81.        Jim was born in Kings Mills, Ohio to Edward and Frances McIntosh on January 12, 1941. Growing up in Madison and Moores Hill Indiana, Jim discovered a passion for education and science. Jim graduated from Moores Hill High School then Ball State Teachers College. Jim obtained a Bachelor of Science...