Francois Fiset

Francois Fiset, age 57, of Moores Hill passed away on February 15, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1961 the son to the late Benoit and Suzanne (Bedard) Fiset in Quebec City, Quebec
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Francois grew up in Quebec along with his brothers. In earlier years, he enjoyed playing hockey and skiing. He graduated high school, and then life would see him venture to the University of Cincinnati where he received degrees in Finance and Economics. After finishing college he began his career as a financial consultant. For over three decades he would run his business, Francois Fiset LLC, where his expertise would lend direction for financial security for numerous individuals.

He enjoyed life and outdoor activities and welcomed visits from family and friends, entertaining them on the back deck by the pool. He was a long time member of the NRA and was a firearms instructor. Francois was a member of the Cincinnati Ski Club and this passion would see him travel numerous locations to ski. After receiving his Captain’s license, he loved taking sailing trips in the Caribbean with close family and friends. He was kind hearted and loved taking in rescue dogs and providing a home.

Francois will be deeply missed by daughters Suzanne (Josh) Bauman of Versailles and Isabelle Fiset of Manchester, United Kingdom, brothers, Louis (Michele Godin) of Cold Spring, Fl, Simon and Maxim of Quebec, and step-mother Bernice Fiset of Quebec.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Dustin A. Toops

Dustin A. Toops, 26, of Osgood, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 in Aurora. He was born at Batesville on February 1, 1993.

Survivors include his parents Roger and Terri Green Toops of Osgood; his children, Caroline and Clayten; his brother, Tanner Dilk of Osgood; sisters Missy Dilk of Batesville, Mandy (Jeff) Ronaldson of Manhattan, Illinois, Anna (David) Dougherty of New Palestine, Olivia McLaughlin of Dillsboro and Lauryn Dilk of Osgood; nieces and nephews Aaron, Emma, Mollie, Madelyn, Parker, Grant, Ally, Ava, and Jack; also his paternal grandmother Mollie Toops of Osgood, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Donald Toops, and his maternal grandparents Joseph and Ioata Green.

Dustin helped his father on the farm and was an employee of Kraemer Construction in Aurora. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22 at 11 a.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Pastor Ty Choate officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.

Shelby E. Pindell

Shelby E. Pindell, 61, of Sunman passed away at 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Connersville on May 21, 1957, the son of Loren and Bertie Norris Pindell.

Survivors include one son Shelby (Faith) Pindell of Milan; three daughters Kelly and her husband Sean, Dainyon, and Krista; three brothers Sam Pindell and Larry Pindell, both of Sunman, and Kenny Pindell of Crawfordsville; six sisters Letha Flannery of Greensburg, Coylean Denton of Milan, Glenda Wick of Texas, Ann Phillips of Crawfordsville, Bonnie Marshall of Greensburg and Elaine Shockey of Alabama . He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Pindell worked over 25 years at the US Shoe Factory and was a member of Mud Pike Baptist Church.

Shelby’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Debi Black of the Mud Pike Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.

Eileen Grace Lewis

Eileen Grace Lewis, 81, of Milan passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her son’s home with family by her side. Grace was born Monday, May 31, 1937 in Ohio, the daughter of Melvin and Alberta (Rush) Wallace. She married Roger Lewis Sr. March 28, 1978 and he survives.

She worked for the Jay C Store and as a CNA at the Milan nursing home. She enjoyed camping, campfires, dancing, going to dirt and flat drag races, reading, horses and feeding animals.

Grace is survived by sons, Thomas (Debbie) Arthur, Albert (Debbie) Arthur, David (Lura) Arthur, Tim (Cathy) Arthur, Jeff (Jen) Arthur and Roger (Alice) Lewis Jr.; daughters, Barb (Ron) Bruns and Mel Lynch; sister, Dorothy; 21 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Arthur; sisters, Vickie, Bonnie and Melba and brother Albert.

A service celebrating her life will be held 6 p.m. Friday 22, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with grandson Pastor Matthew Bruns officiating. Family and friends may gather to honor and remember her 4 - 6 p.m., Friday also at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in honor of Grace to the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan has been entrusted with the arrangements. You may go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.

Carol Sue Owens

Carol Sue Owens, 60, of Hanover, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born at Batesville on March 4, 1958, the daughter of George and Phyllis Tripp Furlow. She was married to Steven Owens on June 27, 1991 and he survives.

Other survivors include two sons Christopher (Paula McConnell) George of Holton, and Chad George of Hanover; three grandchildren; two brothers Dennis Furlow and Tom Furlow both of Holton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Justin Dale George, and her brothers Gary Furlow and Larry Furlow.

Mrs. Owens attended school at Holton and South Ripley. She was former resident of Mitchell and worked in the deli at the Jay C Store there. Her and her husband Steve also operated produce stands in different areas.

Carol’s wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will follow in the New Marion Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Caroline E. Scoutt

Caroline E. Scoutt, 66, of Greensburg, formerly of California passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Hickory Creek at Greensburg. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan has been entrusted with the arrangements. You may go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.