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Maryann (nee Denning) “Mugs” Rogan (4/19/2022) - Maryann (nee Denning) “Mugs” Rogan Died April 11, 2022, at the age of 88. She was the widow of Carl Rogan, who passed away in 2015. A beloved Mother and Friend, she was a “Small Town Indiana Girl,” and very proud of her Nursing Career of 60 years! She is survived by: Children Kelly (Greg), […]
Flora Patsy (Hall) Martin (4/18/2022) - Flora Patsy (Hall) Martin passed away at home Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Viper, Ky., on Feb. 5, 1926. From ages 13–18, Pat attended Pine Mountain Settlement School, a boarding school in Kentucky, where she first met her future husband, W. David Martin. She taught folk dance at the John Campbell […]
Elmer Troxell (4/18/2022) - Elmer Troxell, age 94, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Hickory Creek. He was born February 7, 1928 in New Castle, a son of the late Cyrus and Ethel (Neal) Troxell. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and VFW. Elmer retired from Firestone […]
Roger LeRoy Pierson (4/18/2022) - Roger LeRoy Pierson, age 33, passed away at Golden Rule Nursing Home on April 17, 2022. He was born February 25, 1989, to Nellie Marie Adams, in Richmond, Indiana. Roger had lived here all of his life. He like to fish, go walking, music and spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his […]Sharron D. Severance (4/18/2022) - Sharron D. Severance, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Rosebud Village. Born November 15, 1942, in Richmond, to Ray E. and Marguerite Gordon Severance, Sharron was a life-long resident of this area. She graduated from Lynn High School in 1961. Sharron worked in home healthcare for many years, and formerly […]
David Isaac Jobe (4/18/2022) - David Isaac Jobe, 74, a life-long resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, April 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 9, 1948, one of three children of Elmo and Elizabeth “Betty” Thompson Jobe and was a 1966 graduate of Alquina High School. In 1971, David […]Marianne Alexander Bickell (4/17/2022) - Marianne Alexander Bickell, 76, of Indianapolis passed away on April 9, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Born June 7, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana to Von Cleve Alexander and Helen Johnson Alexander, Marianne was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority at Butler University in Indianapolis and graduated in 1967. She spent most of […]
Daniel Lothair Taylor (4/17/2022) - Daniel Lothair Taylor, 73,of Hagerstown, was born June 21st, 1948 and he passed away, peacefully in his sleep, on Friday April 15th 2022. Over the past few years, his memories may have faded but his love for his family and friends never changed. He leaves a legacy of love and laughter with a charge to […]
Mannon Brockman (4/17/2022) - Mannon Brockman, age 89, passed away at Reid Health on April 14, 2022. He was born December 8, 1932, in Sand Gap, Kentucky, the son of Carlos and Carlie Brockman. He was a welder by trade for 20 plus years at Mosey’s and Stevens Wire. He was a member of Chester Community Church. He enjoyed […]
Angela K. Bryant (4/17/2022) - Angela K. Bryant, 46, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022. Angie was born on June 22, 1975 in Richmond, Indiana to James Edward Hobson and Mary M. Harris Allbright. Angie was a 1993 graduate of Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at Shoe Biz in Richmond. […]
Teresa Reece Lawder (4/15/2022) - On April 1, 2022, Teresa Reece Lawder went to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away in her sleep after struggling with early on set dementia and a weak heart. Teresa was born on March 11, 1957, in Winchester, Indiana. She was raised by her parents, Lloyd Ivan Reece and Betty Louella Reece […]
Machelle Louise (Wilson) Marlatt (4/15/2022) - Machelle Louise (Wilson) Marlatt, age 64, resident of Spiceland, passed away at her home, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was born August 26, 1957, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joe and Merle (Howe) Wilson. Machelle attended IU East and earned her Associate Degree in Nursing. She loved cross stitching and was on […]
Renita L. Stephens (4/15/2022) - Renita L. Stephens, age 60, resident of New Castle, passed away in her home Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was born January 12, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Roy and Gladys (Bertram) Stephens. Renita attended New Castle Schools and was the manager at Mancino’s in New Castle for 12 years. She was […]
Lemuel Abrams (4/15/2022) - Lemuel Abrams, 81, of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, Indiana, where he had been admitted earlier that day for surgery. He was born April 25, 1940 in McKee, Kentucky, the son of Ruffie and Bertha Day Abrams. On December 26, 1958, he was married in […]
Franklin J. “Bob” Sayre (4/15/2022) - Franklin J. “Bob” Sayre, 92, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born August 13, 1929 in Saratoga, Indiana, a son of the late Franklin L. and Mary L. (Harris) Sayre. Bob retired from Delco Remy in Anderson, after 32 years of service and had […]
Pamela Sue Snell (4/15/2022) - Pamela Sue Snell, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 24, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Marshall and Juanita Jean (Sutton) Babbitt. Pam was a 1974 graduate of New Castle High School. She was employed at Citizens State Bank for […]
Sharon Elaine Timmerman (4/15/2022) - Sharon Elaine Timmerman, 73, Lynn, IN passed away Sunday evening, April 10, 2022, with family by her side, after a battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1948, in Union City, IN, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Martin) Smock. She was a 1970 graduate of Ball State University where she received her Bachelor […]
Shirley Faye Mays (4/15/2022) - Shirley Faye Mays, 75 of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022. She was born on May 28, 1946 in Richmond to General Mays and Sarah Brock Mays. Shirley attended First English Lutheran Church in Richmond. Shirley was a member of the Newcomers club for many years. Shirley was […]
David G. Fraley (4/15/2022) - David G. Fraley, 64, of Connersville, entered his heavenly home on Monday afternoon, April 11, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond after a lengthy illness. He was born to Lewis A. and Georgia L. (Drummonds) Fraley on July 23, 1957 in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. After high […]
Hazel Ridge (4/15/2022) - Hazel Ridge, 88, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Henry Community Health, New Castle where she was under hospice care. She was born December 6, 1933 in Morris, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Bertha Hahn. On January 23, 1955, she was married in Connersville to Dwight Albert Ridge. Mr. Ridge […]
Rick Allen Sapp (4/15/2022) - Rick Allen Sapp, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Born February 1, 1958, in Maysville, Kentucky, to Roger and Juanita Grey Sapp, Rick moved to Richmond in the late 1990s. He was a 1976 graduate of Winchester High School. Rick worked as a truck driver for TSN Express. […]
Douglas Louis Cumback (4/15/2022) - Douglas Louis Cumback, 65, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Born in Richmond, IN, on September 27, 1957, he was the son of the late William and Patricia Cumback. Douglas was a 1976 graduate of Richmond Senior High and he enjoyed watching Indy Racing, gardening and listening to music, especially the […]
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bymaster (4/15/2022) - Jacquelyn “Jackie” Bymaster, 93, of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, September 24, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on May 3, 1928 in Gardiner, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee & Beatrice A. (Davies) Tuttle. Sassy Jackie loved her family and her friends. She drank top shelf and didn’t measure. Her pleasures […]
Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts (4/13/2022) - Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts, 100, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, April 2, 2022 in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on October 11, 1921 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of Lewis Pinkard and Verdia (Surratt) Alley. Kitty graduated high school and attended Morehead State University where she was a […]
Sheba Burns Trites (4/13/2022) - Sheba Burns Trites, 98, of New Castle, Indiana, died on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born August 2, 1923, in St. Helens, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Benjamin H. and Laura (Stacy) Bowman. On December 2, 1942, Sheba married David C. Burns, her husband of 46 years. […]George E. Daniels (4/12/2022) - George E. Daniels, 72, of Richmond passed away April 10, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born May 25, 1949 in Richmond to Jack and Betty Daniels and lived in this area all of his life. George was a veteran serving in the Navy He worked as a janitor and was a member of the […]
Christopher George (4/12/2022) - Christopher George, 63, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 5th at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Chris was born in Richmond, Indiana, on April 12th, 1958, the son of Donald R. & Martha “Maggie” Ann Robbins George. He was a 1976 graduate of Northeastern High School. Chris attended Purdue University, […]
Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham (4/12/2022) - Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham, 96, of New Paris, died Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at her home. Born February 3,1926, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie May (West) Sherrow. Juanita was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family and community. While her children were in school, she […]
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore (4/12/2022) - Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on May 24, 1957, in Liberty, Indiana, to James and Geraldine Plemons Moore. He retired from the City of Oxford Water Department, where he worked as a water distribution operator, and later […]
Janet Louise (Plummer) Day (4/12/2022) - Janet Louise (Plummer) Day, 51, of Connersville went home to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Janet was born June 11, 1970 in Connersville to Larry and Susan Plummer, the second of three daughters. Growing up, Janet was […]