All Obituaries

Ricky Gene Dove, 67 of Dillsboro passed away suddenly Saturday July 14 at High Point Health.  Ricky was born Saturday August 19, 1950 in Cincinnati the son of Orville and Jean (Heidt) Dove.  He married Patricia A. (Suttmann) Dove June 22, 1974, who survives.  He was a retired Postal Service employee.  He served his country for 4 years in the US Air Force.       Ricky was a member of the DAV and the Dillsboro Civic Club.  He also was very...

Darren Wayne Shuman 50, of Dillsboro, IN was killed in a tragic accident Saturday July 14, 2018 doing what he loved best, farming. He was born Tuesday, September 26, 1967 in Lawrenceburg IN, the son of Richard and Mary (Elbrecht) Shuman. Darren grew up on the family farm west of Dillsboro, where he lived his entire life.  He was a 1986 graduate of South Dearborn High School where he enjoyed being a member of the band and Swing Choir.  Darren went on to attend Purdue University,...

Eva Mae Minger, 97, of Milan passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Ripley Crossing in Milan.  Eva was born Friday, July 23, 1920, in Gallatin Co., KY, to the late Floyd and Mary Louise (McDanell) Craig. Her family moved to Patriot, Indiana in the middle of her senior year where she graduated from high school in 1938.  She married Keith Minger of Versailles, IN on April 14, 1940.  They were married until his death in March 2005. Eva was a homemaker, an active member of Milan...

Karen Crider, 66, of Sunman passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  Karen was born Monday, September 24, 1951, in Milan, IN to the late Charles and Gloria (Peters) Knight. Karen graduated from Milan High School and was business owner of Admit One Video and worked for Batesville Goodwill Store for 13 years.  Karen also enjoyed gardening, music, movies and had a love for animals. Karen is survived by son Corey Crider of Mason, OH and brother...

Lawrence “Larry” Damon 80, of Milan, formerly of Dillsboro passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Ripley Crossing. Larry was born Saturday, January 15, 1938, the son of Ervin and Thelma (Richardson) Damon. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM #151 and American Legion Post #452.  He was a 1954 Dillsboro High School graduate.  Larry worked at Monsanto for 42 years as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed Jeep racing- Gravel Rama and spending time with his family. ...

Matthew John Freytag, 30, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Colerain Township.  Matthew was born Sunday, Feb. 14, 1988, the son of James Dean and Tabatha (Montooth) Freytag.  Matthew graduated from Milan High School in 2007, and went on to become a landscaper.  He enjoyed music and was interested in cars and setting up stereo equipment in vehicles.  He also enjoyed spending time with his daughters. Matthew is survived by his mother: Tabatha (Terry) Gaines...

Carolynn L. Loos, of Indianapolis, formerly of Sunman, IN passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at Manor Care Health in Indianapolis.  Carolynn was born Monday, January 8, 1940, the daughter of Presley and Florence (Alhardt) Clinton Kahl.  She married Rev. Duane Loos June 22, 1958 who preceded her in death September 5, 2015. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1958.  Carolynn enjoyed eating out, running around with Duane and serving as a minister’s wife and a member...

Owen (Lanny) Ryan, Sr. 74, of Versailles passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his residence.  Lanny  was born Tuesday, June 27, 1944, the son of William and Wilma (Wright) Ryan.  He married Connie (Frazier) Ryan who preceded him in death. Owen was a carpenter and a member of the Carpenters Union. He enjoyed fishing, and time with family and friends swapping stories. Lanny is survived by daughter: Karrie (Joe) Baker of Mount Juliet, TN; sons: Lanny (Tara) Ryan, Jr. of Milan...

Victoria Katherine “Tori” Fuller, 32 of Moores Hill passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. Tori was born September  24, 1985 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Douglas and Vicky (Russell) Fuller. Tori was a homemaker and a mother. She enjoyed baking, crafting and helping others.   Tori is survived by her Fiancé: Brad Widener of Sunman; father: Douglas Fuller of Batesville; mom: Kay Russell and uncle Bob Russell of Moores Hill....

Betty Jean Hofstetter, 83, of Moores Hill passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg.  Betty was born Wednesday, February 20, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Gladys Mae Yontz.  She married Joseph D. Hofstetter March 3, 1955, and he survives.  Betty was a homemaker. She was of the Mormon faith and attended Lawrenceburg Ward of LDS. Betty is survived by her husband: Joseph, son: J. Daniel (Petra) Hofstetter of Cincinnati, OH, daughters: Karen...