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Fred Nelson Criswell (1/29/2023) - Fred Nelson Criswell, born, May 12, 1936, died peacefully at home on January 27,2023 with his wife, Shirley (Plunkett) of 69 years and his children by his side. Fred was born in Monticello, Ky the son of Alvin Jason Criswell and Amanda Simpson Criswell. The family with 14 children moved to the New Castle area […]
Lucette A. Smith (1/29/2023) - Lucette A. Smith, age 82, passed away at LaFollette, Tennessee, on January 27, 2023. She was born the daughter of Henri and Annette Martin in Orleans, France. Lucette was a housewife and had lived in Indiana the last 60 years. Her hobbies were gardening; she loved to have beautiful flowers all around her house. She […]
Gerald (Jerry) Bishop Mattheis (1/29/2023) - Gerald (Jerry) Bishop Mattheis of Cambridge City, died of cancer January 15, 2023 at age 90. He was under the care of his family and hospice in Greenville, Ohio. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 24, 1932, to John and Loucille (Bishop) Mattheis and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City in […]
Tonya Yvonne Walker (1/27/2023) - Tonya Yvonne Walker became an aunt at eleven years old to twins, Tennielle Marie Walker-Crabtree and Brandon Duane Walker; they are the first children to our family, she has watched them grow up. Tonya attended I.U. East University and received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Tonya worked at the Richmond Treatment Center as a counselor […]
David Eugene Young (1/27/2023) - David Eugene Young, 72, of Connersville passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. One of four children of Donald E. and Betty J. Dean Young, Dave was born in Connersville on August 9, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High School. Dave served his country in the United States Army […]Nava Jo Sizemore (1/27/2023) - Nava Jo Sizemore, 97, of Connersville, passed away early Friday morning, January 27, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. She was born January 10, 1926 in Offutt, Kentucky to Lloyd and Louberta Dawson Daniels. On August 21, 1943 she married Edward Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore passed away February 2, 2000. Nava Jo was a loving homemaker and […]
A. Theodore Halsted, Jr. (1/27/2023) - A. Theodore Halsted, Jr., age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Ted was born May 28, 1927, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of a Methodist pastor, he grew up in several towns in western Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and DePauw University, then served as a […]
Cristina Alana Laymon (1/27/2023) - Cristina Alana Laymon, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the angels on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Reid Health. Born July 17, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to Mark and Linda Cole Laymon, Cristina was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and formerly worked at […]
Patsy Gulley (1/27/2023) - Patsy Gulley, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Henry Community Health. She was born April 7, 1958, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Glenn Gulley & Betty Jean (Terry) Gregory. Patsy was a 1978 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. Patsy worked for INTAT Precision in Rushville […]
Rosalind “Rosie” M. Brown (1/27/2023) - Rosalind “Rosie” M. Brown, 92, of Tipton and formerly of Mooreland passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born May 22, 1930 in Kennard to the late Earnest and Grace (Personett) McKinsey. Rosie was a graduate of New Castle High School and Indiana University where she earned her nursing […]
Seth Waters (1/26/2023) - Seth Waters, 32, of New Castle, IN passed away on January 23, 2023. He was born in Edgewood, Kentucky on February 21st, 1990, to Gary and Donna Waters. He was raised in New Castle, IN along with his 4 brothers, Gary, Aaron, John and Nathan. Seth had a son that he loved very much, Khalon. […]
Forrest C. Tevis, Sr. (1/26/2023) - Forrest C. Tevis, Sr. passed away at his residence around 4:00 AM on January 20th, 2023. He was born November 27th, 1941, the son of Forrest C. Tevis and Fannie Smith/Robinson, in Richmond, Indiana. Forrest was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and a member of the Church of Christ. He attended Richmond Community Schools and […]Suzanne Sanders (1/26/2023) - Suzanne Sanders, 74,Union City, died Jan. 24, 2023. She was born September 19, 1948. We are in search of her brother, Cecil Carlin, last known address Richmond, IN. Please call 765-983-2040. Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond.
Bob Slagal (1/26/2023) - Bob Slagal, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 9, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Hayden E. and Lydia M. Paul Slagal, Bob was a resident of this community for 60 years. He received his B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1956 for Electrical Engineering. […]Suzanne Sanders (1/25/2023) - Suzanne Sanders, age 74, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare on January 24, 2023. She was born September 19, 1948. We are in search of her brother, Cecil Carlin, last known address Richmond, IN. Please call 765-983-2040.
Timothy K Thomas Sr. (1/25/2023) - Timothy K Thomas Sr., 77, Winchester, IN. Tim died January 21, 2023, at Reid Hospital, after battling the side effects of Covid. Tim was born to the late Bonnie & Clyde Thomas of Carlos, IN. He was a Graduate of Lynn High School and was drafted into the US. Army in 1971, where he received […]
Barbara Oliver Stafford (1/25/2023) - Barbara Oliver Stafford, 98, passed away January 22, 2023. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Garrison Leroy and Ethel Frances Saxon Oliver on August 30, 1924, the eighth child in a family of thirteen children. Barbara graduated from New Bedford High School in 1942, then went on to Lincoln School for […]
Barbara Ann Holmes (1/24/2023) - Barbara Ann Holmes, 89, of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at The Brethren’s Home in Greenville. She was born on December 20, 1933, in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Teddy & Wrella (Sunderman) Huff. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School and worked for […]
Albert B. Albrecht (1/24/2023) - Albert B. Albrecht, age 97, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at UPMC Jameson. Born March 18, 1925, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Alfred and Sophie Bernnard Albrecht, he was a long-time resident of this area. Al earned a BA degree in math from Ohio Wesleyan University and […]
Cleo E.”Pat” Harding (1/24/2023) - Cleo E.”Pat” Harding, 97, of New Castle, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home. She was born August 19, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Donald and Mildred Lantz. She retired from New Castle State Hospital after several years of service. Pat was a member of the First […]
Sally Lee Bartindale (1/23/2023) - Sally Lee Bartindale died peacefully at her home on January 19, 2023. Sally was born in Angola, IN September 2, 1936, the daughter of Virgil and Martha McClish. Sally worked at the Wayne County Court house for 45 years as bailiff and retired in 2019. She was honored with a Day of Appreciation, August 9, […]Sue Ann (Query) Wissler (1/23/2023) - Sue Ann (Query) Wissler went to her final reward Sunday, January 22, 2023. Sue was the middle child of Harland and Ruth (Paul) Query born October 27th, 1942. She was a graduate of New Lisbon High School and Indiana University. She retired from American United Life and spent many years as a Certified Tax Professional […]
Betty J. Poe (1/23/2023) - Betty J. Poe, 98, of Cambridge City and formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Shelbyville to Albert and Neva (Henry) Fehrman. Betty graduated in 1942 from Fairland High School. She married Floyd Poe on April 25, 1943. […]
Leah Noelle Akers (1/23/2023) - Leah Noelle Akers, 57, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1965 in New Castle to the late John and Eolah (Stone) Akers. Leah was a 1983 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a strong Christian and active member at the Little […]
Paul Elmer Erb Jr. (1/22/2023) - Paul Elmer Erb Jr, age 79, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 31, 1943, in New Castle Indiana to the late Elmer Albert Erb and Zella (Prater) Erb. Paul was a Minister of the Bible Holiness Church for 25 plus years. Paul also […]
Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh (1/22/2023) - Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born July 30, 1937, in Monticello Kentucky to the late Samuel A. Brown and Sarah (Henninger) Brown. Bernice was married to Leroy Cory and George Alumbaugh,. She was a member of Cross Roads […]
Cherry Ann Jent (1/22/2023) - Cherry Ann Jent, age 72, passed away at home on Wednesday January 18, 2023. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on October 18, 1950 to Robert and Mary Francis Miller. Cherry was married to Jasper Jent Sr. and together they had five wonderful children. She lived in Summitville, Indiana before moving to Anderson, Indiana and […]
Dwight E. Holloway (1/22/2023) - Dwight E. Holloway, 67, born in Richmond on April 27th, 1955 to John and Betty (Hensley) Holloway; passed away on December 30th, 2022 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie, Indiana after a short battle with cancer. He served 2 tours in the United States Air Force and was a lifelong member of the community of […]
Betsy Lee Garner (1/22/2023) - Betsy Lee Garner, age 87, of Richmond, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born in Bradford, Ohio on March 16, 1935 to Samuel Eugene and Hazel Leona Selby Tuttle. Betsy had lived in the Richmond area most of her life, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and […]
Dale A. Palmer (1/22/2023) - Dale A. Palmer, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Reid Health. Born April 26, 1956, in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles George and Rose Beverly Holloway Palmer, he was a resident of this community since 1986. Dale was a high school graduate. Dale was in the casket business for over 30 […]