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James D. Brooks (2/14/2023) - James D. Brooks, 56, of Fountain City, passed away February 9, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1966 to Robert and June (Kutche) Brooks. He grew up on a farm in Fountain City where he lived most of his life. He enjoyed farm life and helping care for all the animals […]
Georgia Bell Thompson (2/14/2023) - Georgia Bell Thompson, 19, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born January 29, 2004 in Connersville to Ian Thompson and Leia Jolin Reed. Georgia was a 2022 graduate of Connersville High School. She was a lover of animals, fashion, and art. She also enjoyed music and spending time outdoors. Georgia especially […]
Everett F. Dubois (2/14/2023) - Everett F. Dubois, 77, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home. He was born May 22, 1945 in Connersville to Charles and Edna Smith Dubois and was a graduate of Connersville High School. On July 7, 1990 he married Ellen Marie Geis in St. Gabriel Church. Mrs. Dubois survives. In the […]
Rev. David Lloyd Humble (2/14/2023) - Rev. David Lloyd Humble, 90, a resident of New Castle joined his heavenly family in glory on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born November 4, 1932 in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late James William and Grace Dorothea Aileen (Fleming) Humble. An ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, he served in […]
Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael (2/14/2023) - Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael, 95, New Castle, died Feb. 13, 2023. She was born August 20, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, to Everett William Hutson and Gertrude Lynn Keesling Hutson, the second of 6 children, all of which preceded her in death. She grew up on a farm on SR 38, 3 miles west of […]
David Stockton (2/14/2023) - David Stockton, 76, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born on July 19, 1946 in Kentucky, a son of the late Glenn and Reba Stockton. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a […]
JC Pryor (2/13/2023) - JC Pryor, 92, of Richmond, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30. 1930 in Stonewall, Oklahoma to Clinton Alex and Maggie Mary Copeland Pryor and came to Richmond from Cookeville, Tennessee 71 years ago. He retired from Johns-Manville after working 40 years and […]
Jerry Via (2/12/2023) - Jerry Via, 82, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully and suddenly on February 2nd, 2023 at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL. Jerry was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana and had retired to Florida a decade ago. While he retired as a Tool & Die Maker from H&P Tool Company in Richmond, […]
Jonathan M. Benge (2/12/2023) - Jonathan M. Benge, 51, of Lynn, passed away on February 9. He was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 22, 1971, the son of Buford A. & Judith McKinley Benge. Jonathan attended Randolph Southern High School. Jonathan was formerly involved in rodeo bull riding. He worked as a welder and metal fabricator. He was an […]
Robert L. “Bob” Wiles (2/12/2023) - Robert L. “Bob” Wiles, 84, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at IU Health, Ball Hospital after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in August 22, 1938 in New Castle to the late John D. and Billie (Morris) Wiles. Bob was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and […]
Randall Lee “Randy” Riggle (2/12/2023) - Randall Lee “Randy” Riggle, 63, Dublin, passed away Friday evening February 10, 2023 at his home in Dublin. A son of the late Gerald Wayne and Mattie Elizabeth (Limburg) Riggle, Randy was born in Wayne County, Indiana on Dublin Pike while on the way to the hospital. A life long member of the Western Wayne […]
Lyle Ray Koger (2/12/2023) - Lyle Ray Koger, of rural New Castle passed on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1930 in New Castle to the late Riley and Hattie (Kelly) Koger. He graduated from Mt. Summit High School in 1949 and was president of his class. Lyle was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving […]
Braverlee-Kay Joy-Ann Padgett (2/12/2023) - Braverlee-Kay Joy-Ann Padgett, 14 months, joined her family with the Lord on February 9, 2023. She was born November 24, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana to Brandon and Dara Gard Padgett. Survivors, other than her parents, include four siblings, Brody and Bryer Padgett and Michael and Areona Gard; her mamaw, Melissa McCord-Jewel of Connersville; grandparents, James […]
Johnny Combs (2/12/2023) - Johnny Combs, 92, of Connersville, formerly of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Caroleton Healthcare Center. He was born March 7, 1930 in Franklin County, Indiana to Wade W. and Bessie Allen Combs. Johnny served his country as a firefighter in the United States Air Force during […]
Ronald Lee Moles (2/12/2023) - Ronald Lee Moles, 61, of Trotwood, OH, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Ron was an Army Veteran and former employee of Dayton VA. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela J. Moles, and […]
Michael J. Toschlog (2/10/2023) - Michael J. Toschlog, age 41 of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, February 5, 2023, from injuries after a farm accident in Jefferson Township, Preble County, Ohio. Born on November 8, 1981, in Richmond, Indiana he was a 2000 National Trail High School graduate. He pursued his lifelong dream of farming with his family in Jefferson […]
Kim Brelsford (2/10/2023) - Kim Brelsford, age 62, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland. Kim was born on August 14, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Roach and Edna (Wickline) Mikesell. She graduated from Richmond High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech. Kim worked […]
Lisa Renae Gentile (2/10/2023) - Lisa Renae Gentile, 55, of Richmond, died February 2, 2023, at Reid Health She was born April 6, 1967, in Richmond to Terry and Brenda Jones Thompson and lived here all her life. She formerly worked at the Richmond State Hospital and was a graduate of Richmond High School. Survivors include her three children Jessica […]
Joy Darlene Morgan (2/10/2023) - Joy Darlene Morgan, born on December 9, 1934 passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Joy was born and raised in Connersville, Indiana to William and Naina McQuinley, along with three sisters. Joy met her husband to be, William (Bill) E. Morgan while attending a dance at the Raleigh […]
Tamara J. Hendrix (2/10/2023) - Tamara J. Hendrix, 78, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born November 15, 1944 in Richmond to the late Gene V. Ammerman and Mary Lois (Houser) Ammerman. Tamara attended Mt Summit High School and was a former member of the Mt Summit Christian Church. […]
Jonathan Michael Carper (2/10/2023) - Jonathan Michael Carper, 51, of Muncie and formerly of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born July 4, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William and Wanda (Ridings) Carper. Jon was a 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He loved cooking and had worked in various restaurants. […]
Jackie Lee Ridge (2/9/2023) - Jackie Lee Ridge, age 92, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Friends Fellowship. Born August 9, 1930, in New Castle, Indiana, to Florence B. and Elsie M. Pickett Ridge, Jackie was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Greens Fork High School. He served in the U. […]
Linda Joyce Jones (2/9/2023) - Linda Joyce Jones, 78, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born April 26, 1944 in Connersville, one of five children of Arden and Delores Doub Jones. Linda attended First Baptist Church. In her leisure, she enjoyed bowling, listening to classic country music, and watching gameshows. Survivors include […]
Margie A. Jones (2/9/2023) - Margie A. Jones, age 96 of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023. Margie was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 4, 1926 to the late Paul L. and Mary E. Fisher Gettinger. She was a graduate of Alquina High School. Margie later married the love of her life, Carl E. Jones. They enjoyed nearly […]
Idoma Faye “Grandma” Stewart (2/9/2023) - Idoma Faye “Grandma” Stewart, age 87, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023. She was born in Lynch, Kentucky on June 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Charles Elmer and Nancy Wyatt Johnson. In Hamilton, Ohio, on October 9, 1954, she was united in marriage to Estel Stewart. They were able to […]
Sam M. Stidham (2/9/2023) - Sam M. Stidham, age 89, of the Liberty Community, passed away on February 5, 2023, at Whitewater Commons in Liberty. Sam was born on April 8, 1933, in Alto, Kentucky, the son of Mark and Pollyanna Stidham. Sam worked at the Liberty Feed & Mill for 37 years and during those years he also worked […]
Phillip T. Lindsay (2/9/2023) - Phillip T. Lindsay, age 73, of Connersville, passed away on February 4, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Phillip was born on March 28, 1949 in Connersville the son of Ray Lindsay and Joyce Lackey Lindsay Cushing. Phillip was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he was very active […]
Anna Walker (2/9/2023) - Anna Walker, age 88 of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday February 3, 2023. Anna was born in Connersville on December 23, 1934 to Everett and Virginia Nolan Chaney. On March 10, 1956, she married the love of her life, Norman Walker. They enjoyed 64 years together prior to […]
Judith Ann Chapman (2/9/2023) - Judith Ann Chapman, age 81 of Connersville, passed away on Sunday February 5, 2023. Judy was born in Robinson, Illinois on July 3, 1941, to the late Charles and Myrtle Stevens Richards. On February 22, 1960, she married the love of her life, James Chapman. They enjoyed 62 years together prior to her passing. They were […]
John D. Gibson (2/9/2023) - John D. Gibson, age 38, passed away on February 7, 2023, at the home of his parents. John was born in Rushville, Indiana on April 23, 1984, the son of Harold and Ethel Isaacs Gibson. John was a Wine Stewart at Kroger. He started his career with Kroger at the age of 18. You could […]