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Sandra Kay Bowman (5/8/2023) - Sandra K. “Sandy” Bowman, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Dave and Nellie (Shields) Warner. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bowman; […]Bogie Batson (5/8/2023) - LEWISVILLE- Gary Lynn “Bogie” Batson, 68, passed away Friday afternoon May 5th, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Gary was born in New Castle, Indiana, on July 27th, 1954, he was raised in Straughn and remained proud throughout his life as being the town-paper-boy. He and his family moved to the Lewisville community, and […]
Valorie “Kay” Neal Ratcliff (5/7/2023) - Valorie “Kay” Neal Ratcliff passed away peacefully at her home after being surrounded by her immediate family the days and hours prior. She was born November 21, 1952 to Lorene Stigall Larrimore and Bennie Ray Neal. She was a very humble person, who felt the things most important in life were love, family, and kindness. […]
Lunetta S. Carnes (5/6/2023) - Lunetta S. Carnes, 85, of New Castle, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born September 4, 1937 in Rushville, to the late Basil Doughty and Marjorie McCorkhill. Lunetta retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle, and she was a former member of the Moose […]
Nevin Eugene Deem (5/6/2023) - Nevin Eugene Deem, 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare in Greenville. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Wayne County, Indiana, to the late Harold Deem and Aileen (Satkamp) Browne. In addition to his parents, Nevin was preceded in death by his wife, Dawanda (Price) Deem; […]
Rachel A. Stella (5/6/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Rachel A. Stella, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born March 17, 1946, in Columbus, Georgia, to Albert L. and Daisy Dixon Foster, Rachel was a resident of this community for most of her life. She was a 1964 graduate of […]
Connie Leeann Pate (5/6/2023) - Connie Leeann Pate, 67, of New Castle passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 30, 1955 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Lemuel L. and Emogene I. (Kern) Pate. A 1974 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Connie was a longtime member of Cadiz Christian […]
Russell Williams (5/5/2023) - Russell Williams, age 71, passed away on Thursday May 4, 2023, in Connersville. Russell was born in Lansing, West Virginia on November 24, 1951, the View full obituary
Sharon R. Sheets (5/4/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Sharon R. Sheets, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. Born February 3, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jack and Ernestine Bass Robinson, Sharon was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. Sharon formerly worked at […]
Stacey Lynn Crane (5/4/2023) - Stacey Lynn Crane, 58, of New Castle, passed away early Thursday morning, May 4, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be updated here when they are available. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Stacey Lynn Crane.
Linda Kay (Schultz) Hardin (5/3/2023) - Linda Kay (Schultz) Hardin, 72, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home in New Paris, Ohio. Born on September 7, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur H. “Bud” and Doris L. (King) Schultz. Linda was a 1968 Jefferson Township High School graduate and earned […]
Ray Lindsay (5/3/2023) - Ray Lindsay, age 92, passed away on May 2, 2023, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Connersville. Ray was born on May 27, 1930, in View full obituaryNancy House (5/3/2023) - Nancy Louise House, 78, of Richmond, IN passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Reid Hospital with loved ones by her side. She was born to the late Paul and Thelma Hinshaw, December 17, 1944 in Maceo, Kentucky. Nancy graduated from Farmland High School in 1962 and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in […]
Robert “Bobby” “Wally” Walradth II (5/3/2023) - Robert “Bobby” “Wally” W. Walradth II, 74, of Parker City, IN passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home in Bradenton, Florida. He was born November 21, 1948 in Muncie, IN, the son of Robert W. And Dorothy (Williams) Walradth. Bobby was a lifelong residence of Delaware County. Bobby attended Blountsville School through the […]
Milton Earl Brooks (5/3/2023) - Milton Earl Brooks, 81, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Beaumont Health and Rehabilitation in Anderson. He was born May 23, 1941 in Ralston, OK, the son of the late Milton Earnest and Florence Matilda (Miller) Brooks. Milton loved the Lord and was a longtime member of the Faith Chapel Church. He […]
Johnny Lee Kidd, Sr. (5/3/2023) - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Johnny Lee Kidd, Sr. “Big Johnny”, devoted to family and friends to all whose lives he touched. View full obituaryMyron Updike (5/2/2023) - Myron Updike, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Updike family.
Betty Sorah (5/2/2023) - Betty J. Sorah, 82, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Alma, Arkansas on June 14, 1940 to William and Oma (Staton) Threadgill. Betty grew up in a family of nine children in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and graduated from high school in 1958. She met […]
Thomas “Tom” Leroy Jones Jr. (5/2/2023) - On Sunday, April 30, 2023, treasured father, son, and brother Thomas “Tom” Leroy Jones, Jr. entered the presence of his Savior and King while at View full obituary
Dana F. Alvey (5/2/2023) - Dana F. Alvey, age 83, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 30, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana to Kesley and Ledra (Nelson) Black. She was a lifelong resident of Richmond and loved this city. She went to Vaile and Garfield Elementary schools and Hibberd […]
Phyllis A Neal (5/2/2023) - Phyllis (Craig) Neal, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Starling & Pearl (Malone) Craig. Phyllis was an avid collector of jewelry, playing bingo, going shopping, and taking care of her […]
Roberta Cunningham (5/2/2023) - Roberta M. Cunningham February 7, 1933 – April 29, 2023 Roberta Cunningham, 90, formerly of New Castle and Knightstown, IN, died Saturday, April 29, at her assisted living residence in Fishers, IN. She passed peacefully while sleeping. Roberta was born February 7, 1933 in Tipp City, Ohio, one of 11 children born to Myrtle and […]
Oliva June Waldon (5/1/2023) - Oliva “June” Waldon, 87, of New Castle and formerly of Bedford, IN, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on June 9, 1935 in Bedford, IN, a daughter of the late Clifford and Lorene (Star) Sallee. June worked with her parents at Sallee’s Grocery store just […]
Lois Lorraine Braund (5/1/2023) - Lois Braund, age 88, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Lois was born on September 3, 1934, in Eldorado, Ohio, to the late Homer Ross and Elma Mogle. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her first […]
Grace Bossert Estes (5/1/2023) - Grace Bossert Estes passed away peacefully at Ambassador Health Care on April 28, 2023. She was born February 20, 1927, in Oxford, Ohio to Ada View full obituary
Jacqueline “Jackie” Yvonne Wiwi (5/1/2023) - Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Yvonne Wiwi, age 98, passed away on April 30, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Jackie was born November 29, 1924, in Straughn, IN, View full obituary