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Melvin Richard Rieder(10/4/2022)-Melvin Richard Rieder, 83, of Connersville, lost his battle with Covid-19 and passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born February 4, 1938, one of six children of Raymond and Sylvia Watt Rieder. He was a 1956 graduate of Harrisburg High School. For over 50 years, Melvin worked […]
Thomas Willis(10/4/2022)-Thomas Willis, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Paul and Allene (Guffey) Willis. The simplest pleasures brought joy to Tom. He loved to go for a drive in his truck and take his dog, Addy, for […]
Paul W. Constant(10/4/2022)-Paul W. Constant, 85, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born September 1, 1937 in Muncie, a son of the late Harley and Adelia (Cooper) Constant. A 1956 graduate of Muncie Central High School, he studied architecture after high school. He retired from Westinghouse ABB […]
Clifford Losey(10/4/2022)-Clifford Losey, 79, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away at his residence on October 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born April 16, 1943, in Cartwright, Kentucky, the son of the late Willie Chester Losey & JoAnna (Jones) Losey. Cliff attended high school in Albany, Kentucky. He married the love of his […]
(10/4/2022)-O.D. Bullock, 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Saturday, September 30, 2022 at Reid Health. O.D. was born on December 2, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Delbert and Geneva Lunsford Bullock. He moved to Indiana in 1948. O.D. graduated from Fountain City High School in 1954, where he was the class president and played […]
Naoma. E. Girton(10/4/2022)-Naoma. E. Girton, 87, formally of Lynn, In passed away peacefully September 30,2022. Born June 25,1935 to Milton and Bessie (Hiatt) Short. She graduated from Spartansburg High School in 1953. She attended Earlham Collage for 3 years then transferred to Ball State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’ s degree in education. She […]
Geneva Floyd(10/4/2022)-Geneva Floyd, age 101 of Brownsville passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1920, in Mildred, Kentucky to Charley Moore and Eva Lee Lonaker Moore. She was raised in Tyner, Kentucky where she graduated high school in the 10th grade. On August 30, 1941, she […]
Michael T. Duncan(10/4/2022)-Michael T. Duncan, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 12, 1952, in Kokomo, Indiana, to George A. and Ardys Tinkler Duncan, Mike lived in this community most of his life. He was a computer programmer for over 30 years before retiring. Mike enjoyed woodworking, computers, Star […]
V. Jean Clifton Carey(10/4/2022)-V. Jean Clifton Carey, age 97, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Cambridge City and Richmond, Indiana, went to Heaven Friday, September 30, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living in Tipp City, Ohio. Jean was born March 30, 1925, to James Fay and Hazel Mae Paul Funkhouser. She graduated from Cambridge City High School and was […]
Alma Grace Glisson(10/4/2022)-Alma Grace Glisson, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home. Born at home on October 24, 1940, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Otis Broglin and Esther Gray Broglin, Alma was a life-long resident of this area. Alma attended Greens Fork High School and was a homemaker all her life. […]
Terry D. Gabbard(9/30/2022)-Terry D. Gabbard, 60, of Richmond, died September 29, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born September 8, 1962, in Richmond to Marvin Jackson and Modena Fox Gabbard. He lived in Lexington for 20 years and worked for Lexington Trailer and Hitch; he moved back to Richmond 10 years ago and […]
Robert John Busch(9/30/2022)-Robert John Busch, 73, of Connersville, went to be with the angels on September 28, 2022. He was born May 29, 1949 in Indianapolis to Percy A. and Lucinda Busch. Bob was a longtime member of the Residential CRF family and a current resident of Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond. Bob had many talents, […]
Jackie L. Oler(9/30/2022)-Jackie L. Oler, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after and long and wonderful life. He was born in Redkey, Indiana on August 16, 1929 to Harold D. and Florence H. (Smith) Oler. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and served in the US Air Force, from […]
Nathen Duane Piper(9/30/2022)-Nathen Duane Piper, age 24, resident of New Castle, passed away in his home Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born July 15, 1998, in New Castle, a son of Curtis Downs and Daleleen (Whalen) Downs. Nathen worked as a direct support professional with Indiana Mentor in New Castle. He enjoyed fishing, long drives at […]
Curtis Lee Howard(9/30/2022)-Curtis Lee Howard, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on September 13, 2022. He was born October 17, 1953, the son of Joe Howard Sr. and Ora Dell Howard, in Fairfield, Alabama. Curtis was a resident of Gary, Indiana, and a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He loved his family and he loved to […]
Linda Scott White(9/30/2022)-Linda Scott White, 77, a former Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Independence Village, Fishers, where she had recently resided. She was born in New Castle on May 23, 1945 to Richard and Phyllis (Morris) Conder. She lived several years in Crossville, TN and had been in the McCordsville area for the past […]
Jeffrey Clinton Pierce(9/30/2022)-Jeffrey Clinton Pierce 59 of Richmond passed away September 28, 2022, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born June 23, 1963 in Richmond to Arvis and Judy Bullock Pierce and live in Richmond all of his life. Jeff worked for Rose City Sportswear, coached HUB league and soft ball. He was a full time […]
Martha Jean Kitts(9/30/2022)-Martha Jean Kitts, 94, of Economy, died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Wayne County on August 4, 1928 to Karl B. and Mary Louise (Anderson) Weyl and was a life long resident of the county. She was a member of Economy United Methodist Church. She work as a bookkeeper […]
Billy H. Bowman(9/30/2022)-Billy H. Bowman, 72, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born May 25, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Woody and Maedoris (McCune) Bowman. Bill was a lifelong Dairy Farmer in Henry County, retiring in 2006. He was a member of […]
Linda K. Bell(9/30/2022)-Linda K. Bell, 77, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1945 in New Castle to the late Roby and Leah (Kathryn (Green) Dunham. Linda was a 1963 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Indiana Business College in Muncie. She had […]
Richard G. Ward(9/30/2022)-Richard G. Ward, age 81, of New Castle passed away September 26, 2022 at the Stonebrooke Senior Community. He was born September 22, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Conwell and Florence (Lamberson) Ward. He was a life-long resident of New Castle. Indiana. Richard was a 1961 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […]
Larry Jay Stilwell(9/30/2022)-Larry Jay Stilwell, 76, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born June 15, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late James “JC” and Mary (Comstock) Stilwell. He was a 1964 New Castle Chrysler High School graduate and a U.S. Marine […]
Ray Razor(9/30/2022)-Ray Razor, 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born January 8, 1935 in Prairie Township, Indiana, a son of the late Fant Johnson and Sarabelle (Atchison) Razor. He was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Summit High School where he played basketball […]
Madalyn O. Minehart(9/30/2022)-Madalyn O. Minehart passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Madalyn was born August 6, 1996, in Auburn, Indiana. She is survived by her mother, Margo (Whitman) Trevino, her father George Minehart and stepmother Danielle (Massey) Minehart, her paternal grandfather Richard Minehart, her maternal grandmother Kathy (Whitman) Ross, her brother […]
Robert John Busch(9/30/2022)-Robert John Busch, 73, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Golden Rule, Richmond. He was born May 3, 1949 in Indianapolis to Percy A. and Lucinda Busch. A longtime resident of CRF, Robert loved puzzles, singing, and watching movies. He especially loved eating and going out to restaurants. He was a […]
Jessy L. Board(9/30/2022)-Jessy L. Board, age 36, passed away at his residence on September 18, 2022. He was born May 4, 1986, the son of James Alderson and Mary Board, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessy was a resident of Richmond and a former employee of CIT. He was an avid horseshoe thrower; he loved throwing shoes with his […]
Mary Kaye Hunteman(9/30/2022)-Mary Kaye Hunteman, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Reid Health. Born December 3, 1942, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Arthur N. and Madelyn M. Mark Wright, Mary Kaye has been a long-time resident of this community for 45 years, coming here in 1977. Prior to coming to Richmond, in 1972 […]
William O. Rutherford(9/30/2022)-William O. Rutherford 96 of Richmond died September 21, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville after a short illness. He was born June 5, 1926, in Sturgis, Kentucky to Wallace and Mabel Burton Rutherford and lived here most of his life. He graduated from the Corcoran School of Art and Design and retired as a […]
Marla Kay Wilson(9/28/2022)-Marla Kay Wilson 66 of Richmond died September 26, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born January 30, 1956 in Richmond to Robert and Norma Morrison Wilson and lived here all her life. She formerly owned Ciggy’s Tobacco Shop and worked in Customer Service at Wal-Mart. She was a member of […]
Jed H. Johnson(9/28/2022)-Jed H. Johnson, 84, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Jed was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8, 1937 to Ralph C. & Velma Clarice Boone Johnson. He was a 1956 graduate of Alquina High School. Jed formerly worked at J&L Steel and Hayes Track. He worked in […]
Melvin Richard Rieder (10/4/2022) - Melvin Richard Rieder, 83, of Connersville, lost his battle with Covid-19 and passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born February 4, 1938, one of six children of Raymond and Sylvia Watt Rieder. He was a 1956 graduate of Harrisburg High School. For over 50 years, Melvin worked […]
Thomas Willis (10/4/2022) - Thomas Willis, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Paul and Allene (Guffey) Willis. The simplest pleasures brought joy to Tom. He loved to go for a drive in his truck and take his dog, Addy, for […]
Paul W. Constant (10/4/2022) - Paul W. Constant, 85, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born September 1, 1937 in Muncie, a son of the late Harley and Adelia (Cooper) Constant. A 1956 graduate of Muncie Central High School, he studied architecture after high school. He retired from Westinghouse ABB […]
Clifford Losey (10/4/2022) - Clifford Losey, 79, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away at his residence on October 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born April 16, 1943, in Cartwright, Kentucky, the son of the late Willie Chester Losey & JoAnna (Jones) Losey. Cliff attended high school in Albany, Kentucky. He married the love of his […]
(10/4/2022) - O.D. Bullock, 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Saturday, September 30, 2022 at Reid Health. O.D. was born on December 2, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Delbert and Geneva Lunsford Bullock. He moved to Indiana in 1948. O.D. graduated from Fountain City High School in 1954, where he was the class president and played […]
Naoma. E. Girton (10/4/2022) - Naoma. E. Girton, 87, formally of Lynn, In passed away peacefully September 30,2022. Born June 25,1935 to Milton and Bessie (Hiatt) Short. She graduated from Spartansburg High School in 1953. She attended Earlham Collage for 3 years then transferred to Ball State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’ s degree in education. She […]
Geneva Floyd (10/4/2022) - Geneva Floyd, age 101 of Brownsville passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1920, in Mildred, Kentucky to Charley Moore and Eva Lee Lonaker Moore. She was raised in Tyner, Kentucky where she graduated high school in the 10th grade. On August 30, 1941, she […]
Michael T. Duncan (10/4/2022) - Michael T. Duncan, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 12, 1952, in Kokomo, Indiana, to George A. and Ardys Tinkler Duncan, Mike lived in this community most of his life. He was a computer programmer for over 30 years before retiring. Mike enjoyed woodworking, computers, Star […]
V. Jean Clifton Carey (10/4/2022) - V. Jean Clifton Carey, age 97, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Cambridge City and Richmond, Indiana, went to Heaven Friday, September 30, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living in Tipp City, Ohio. Jean was born March 30, 1925, to James Fay and Hazel Mae Paul Funkhouser. She graduated from Cambridge City High School and was […]
Alma Grace Glisson (10/4/2022) - Alma Grace Glisson, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home. Born at home on October 24, 1940, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Otis Broglin and Esther Gray Broglin, Alma was a life-long resident of this area. Alma attended Greens Fork High School and was a homemaker all her life. […]
Terry D. Gabbard (9/30/2022) - Terry D. Gabbard, 60, of Richmond, died September 29, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born September 8, 1962, in Richmond to Marvin Jackson and Modena Fox Gabbard. He lived in Lexington for 20 years and worked for Lexington Trailer and Hitch; he moved back to Richmond 10 years ago and […]
Robert John Busch (9/30/2022) - Robert John Busch, 73, of Connersville, went to be with the angels on September 28, 2022. He was born May 29, 1949 in Indianapolis to Percy A. and Lucinda Busch. Bob was a longtime member of the Residential CRF family and a current resident of Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond. Bob had many talents, […]
Jackie L. Oler (9/30/2022) - Jackie L. Oler, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after and long and wonderful life. He was born in Redkey, Indiana on August 16, 1929 to Harold D. and Florence H. (Smith) Oler. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and served in the US Air Force, from […]
Nathen Duane Piper (9/30/2022) - Nathen Duane Piper, age 24, resident of New Castle, passed away in his home Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born July 15, 1998, in New Castle, a son of Curtis Downs and Daleleen (Whalen) Downs. Nathen worked as a direct support professional with Indiana Mentor in New Castle. He enjoyed fishing, long drives at […]
Curtis Lee Howard (9/30/2022) - Curtis Lee Howard, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on September 13, 2022. He was born October 17, 1953, the son of Joe Howard Sr. and Ora Dell Howard, in Fairfield, Alabama. Curtis was a resident of Gary, Indiana, and a graduate of Roosevelt High School. He loved his family and he loved to […]
Linda Scott White (9/30/2022) - Linda Scott White, 77, a former Hagerstown resident, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Independence Village, Fishers, where she had recently resided. She was born in New Castle on May 23, 1945 to Richard and Phyllis (Morris) Conder. She lived several years in Crossville, TN and had been in the McCordsville area for the past […]
Jeffrey Clinton Pierce (9/30/2022) - Jeffrey Clinton Pierce 59 of Richmond passed away September 28, 2022, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born June 23, 1963 in Richmond to Arvis and Judy Bullock Pierce and live in Richmond all of his life. Jeff worked for Rose City Sportswear, coached HUB league and soft ball. He was a full time […]
Martha Jean Kitts (9/30/2022) - Martha Jean Kitts, 94, of Economy, died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Wayne County on August 4, 1928 to Karl B. and Mary Louise (Anderson) Weyl and was a life long resident of the county. She was a member of Economy United Methodist Church. She work as a bookkeeper […]
Billy H. Bowman (9/30/2022) - Billy H. Bowman, 72, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born May 25, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Woody and Maedoris (McCune) Bowman. Bill was a lifelong Dairy Farmer in Henry County, retiring in 2006. He was a member of […]
Linda K. Bell (9/30/2022) - Linda K. Bell, 77, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1945 in New Castle to the late Roby and Leah (Kathryn (Green) Dunham. Linda was a 1963 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Indiana Business College in Muncie. She had […]
Richard G. Ward (9/30/2022) - Richard G. Ward, age 81, of New Castle passed away September 26, 2022 at the Stonebrooke Senior Community. He was born September 22, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Conwell and Florence (Lamberson) Ward. He was a life-long resident of New Castle. Indiana. Richard was a 1961 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […]
Larry Jay Stilwell (9/30/2022) - Larry Jay Stilwell, 76, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born June 15, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late James “JC” and Mary (Comstock) Stilwell. He was a 1964 New Castle Chrysler High School graduate and a U.S. Marine […]
Ray Razor (9/30/2022) - Ray Razor, 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born January 8, 1935 in Prairie Township, Indiana, a son of the late Fant Johnson and Sarabelle (Atchison) Razor. He was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Summit High School where he played basketball […]
Madalyn O. Minehart (9/30/2022) - Madalyn O. Minehart passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Madalyn was born August 6, 1996, in Auburn, Indiana. She is survived by her mother, Margo (Whitman) Trevino, her father George Minehart and stepmother Danielle (Massey) Minehart, her paternal grandfather Richard Minehart, her maternal grandmother Kathy (Whitman) Ross, her brother […]
Robert John Busch (9/30/2022) - Robert John Busch, 73, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Golden Rule, Richmond. He was born May 3, 1949 in Indianapolis to Percy A. and Lucinda Busch. A longtime resident of CRF, Robert loved puzzles, singing, and watching movies. He especially loved eating and going out to restaurants. He was a […]
Jessy L. Board (9/30/2022) - Jessy L. Board, age 36, passed away at his residence on September 18, 2022. He was born May 4, 1986, the son of James Alderson and Mary Board, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessy was a resident of Richmond and a former employee of CIT. He was an avid horseshoe thrower; he loved throwing shoes with his […]
Mary Kaye Hunteman (9/30/2022) - Mary Kaye Hunteman, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Reid Health. Born December 3, 1942, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Arthur N. and Madelyn M. Mark Wright, Mary Kaye has been a long-time resident of this community for 45 years, coming here in 1977. Prior to coming to Richmond, in 1972 […]
William O. Rutherford (9/30/2022) - William O. Rutherford 96 of Richmond died September 21, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville after a short illness. He was born June 5, 1926, in Sturgis, Kentucky to Wallace and Mabel Burton Rutherford and lived here most of his life. He graduated from the Corcoran School of Art and Design and retired as a […]
Marla Kay Wilson (9/28/2022) - Marla Kay Wilson 66 of Richmond died September 26, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born January 30, 1956 in Richmond to Robert and Norma Morrison Wilson and lived here all her life. She formerly owned Ciggy’s Tobacco Shop and worked in Customer Service at Wal-Mart. She was a member of […]
Jed H. Johnson (9/28/2022) - Jed H. Johnson, 84, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Jed was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8, 1937 to Ralph C. & Velma Clarice Boone Johnson. He was a 1956 graduate of Alquina High School. Jed formerly worked at J&L Steel and Hayes Track. He worked in […]