All Obituaries

       Fawnda Slone, 62, of Moores Hill passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. Fawnda was born Tuesday, April 18, 1961, in Batesville; daughter of Lois (Collins) Slone. Fawnda worked as an administrative assistant at Hoosier Hills Water. She was a member of Bridge of Hope Worship Center. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Okaloosa Island and loved the ocean. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers,...

       Matthew Andrew “Matt” Leedy, 64, of Aurora passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Hospice in Edgewood. Matt was born on Friday, October 30, 1959, in Cincinnati; son of Willis and Alice (Ludwig) Leedy. Matt married the love of his life, Angela (Courter) Leedy, on March 15, 1980, and she survives him. Matt worked in maintenance at Emery’s in Cincinnati. Matt enjoyed going for rides on his Harley, woodworking, fishing,...

        Robert A. “Bob” Kreese, 60, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Bob was born on Sunday, June 2, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York; son of Charles and Patricia (Keeley) Kreese. Bob married the love of his life, Katharine “Kathy” (Schilson) Myers in 1997, and she survives him. Bob worked as a corrections officer at Sarasota Sheriff's Department. He served in the United States...

       Anna Mae “Granny” (Barger) Sizemore, 85, of New Trenton passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Anna was born on Tuesday, November 1, 1938, in Saul, Kentucky; daughter of Burley and Myrtle (Carmack) Barger. Anna married the love of her life, Donald Sizemore, on August 29, 1959, and he preceded her on September 20, 1982. Anna was known as “Granny” to all, and was known to always have loving, open arms...

       Sharon Ann (Laswell) Collins, 77, of Aurora passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Hospice in Edgewood. Sharon was born on Monday, April 22, 1946, in Batesville; daughter of Dallas and Florence (Demaree) Laswell. Sharon married the love of her life, Steven Collins Sr., on September 3, 1993, and he survives her. Sharon was a slot attendant at Grand Victoria Casino for 10 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 40+ years and...

      Ethel Gurine (Ballman) Lewis, 100, of Milan passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Ripley Crossing. Gurine was born on November 19, 1923, in Larabee, Iowa; daughter of Ernest Edward Ballman and Della Hunter (Stevens) Ballman. Gurine worked at Whitlatch Clinic as a bookkeeper and later as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years. She was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge. She has been a member of the Milan First Baptist Church since 1945 and...

       **UPDATED SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS**         Thresa D. (Burress) Kincer, 61, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Health Hospice Center in Edgewood. Thresa was born on Thursday, August 9, 1962, in Louisville; daughter of Joseph and Brenda (Bailey) Burress. Thresa was married to the love of her life, Michael “Mike” Kincer for 22 years, and he preceded her on April 24, 2021. Thresa had...

       Elizabeth Dianne “Betz” (Vogt) Martinez, 64, of Dillsboro passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Jewish Hospital. Betz was born on Tuesday, October 27, 1959, in Cincinnati; daughter of William George Vogt and Karla Johanna (Meyer) Vogt. Betz married the love of her life, Jesus Martinez, in 2002 and he survives. Betz was known to be independent and hardworking and in her first career she worked in graphic design as a type setter. Betz never...

       Baby Rubyjane Kay Caldwell passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Rubyjane was born Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the daughter of Destany Koger and Joshua Caldwell.        Rubyjane will be dearly missed by her parents Destany Koger and Joshua Caldwell of Osgood.        Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been...

       Ernie E. Davis Sr., 80, of Milan passed away Sunday March 10, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Ernie was born on Saturday, November 13, 1943, in Milan; son of Ernie Davis and Waunita (Pemberton) Hastings. Ernie retired from Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana, where he worked in maintenance. Ernie married the love of his life, Jan (Smith) Davis, in April 1972, and she survives him. He was a member of the Milan First Baptist...