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Matthew E. Gross (11/29/2022) - Matthew E. Gross, 47 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1975 in Connersville. Matt was a machinist at CNC for most of his life. Matt enjoyed going fishing, watching SNL with his children, and listening to music. Most importantly he loved to go on adventures with […]
Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan (11/29/2022) - Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, chose to be reunited with his wife, Sandy “Lou” Ryan on November 26, 2022. Born October 11, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry Edward and Georgie May Burket Ryan, Jerry was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from the Indiana Army National Guard after […]
Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro (11/29/2022) - Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro, 84, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Golden Rule Care Center. She was born in London, Ohio on August 22, 1938 to Edward Fleming and Marjorie (Cooney) Fleming. Kathleen married Richard H. Golden in May 1960 and together they had five […]
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder (11/29/2022) - William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder, 63, of Glenwood, passed away at Franciscan Health Indianapolis on Saturday, November 26, 2022, the special date of what would have been his parents’ 67th wedding anniversary. He was born November 22, 1959 in Connersville to John W. and Joyce E. Howard Snyder. Throughout his life, he was employed at […]
Carolyn Nicholson (11/28/2022) - Mrs. Carolyn Nicholson, 91, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, November 26. Born on August 29, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Thomas Edgar & Ada Irene Smith Short. She was a 1949 graduate of Hollansburg High School, where she was on the cheerleading squad for 2 years. She married Mack […]
Pauline Ruth Whitaker Fields (11/28/2022) - Pauline Ruth Whitaker Fields, 101, passed away on November 25, 2022 at Arbor Trace in Richmond, IN. Pauline was born April 20, 1921 to Oscar and Zona Whitaker in Acorn, KY, the oldest of 10 siblings. She spent most of her childhood in the Southport, IN area. She met Thomas Field in Indianapolis and was […]
Effie Charlene (Raines) Edwards “Maw” (11/28/2022) - Effie Charlene (Raines) Edwards “Maw”, 82, of New Castle, IN went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. Charlene, known to many as Maw, spent her life serving others. She worked at Jerry’s for many years, and in those years she helped and held a place […]
Steven J. Fisher (11/28/2022) - Steven J. Fisher, 81, long time resident of the Cambridge City area passed away Friday November 25, 2022 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Connersville, Indiana. Steve or “Dark Eyes” as a lot of people knew him, led a long and colorful life and will be missed by friends and family. He was born in […]Richard Morton Ellis (11/28/2022) - Richard Morton Ellis, 86, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, where he had recently resided. He was born in Martinsville on September 21, 1936 to Robert and Ruth (Dale) Ellis, and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. He was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / […]
Betty “BJ” Reitan (11/28/2022) - Betty “BJ” Reitan, age 71, passed away on November 26, 2022, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born September 6, 1951, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Keller, in Richmond, Indiana. Betty was a graduate of Randolph Southern High School, and had been employed at convenience stores in a Management position. She loved […]
William O. Rogers (11/28/2022) - William O. Rogers was born May 23, 1934 to Will Lyles and Beddie Rogers in Fulton, Mississippi. At the age of 18, he relocated to Richmond, Indiana. He met the beautiful Juanita Jett and they were reunited in Holy Matrimony on June 14, 1954 at the Rose Garden in Richmond. William was employed by Dana […]
Kathy S Mullins (11/27/2022) - Kathy S Mullins, age 63, a long-time resident of Connersville, passed away on November 22, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Kathy was born on August 15, 1959, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Mullins. Kathy was a waitress at Parkview Restaurant in Connersville for over 22 years. Her favorite part […]
Barbara Sha Cox (11/27/2022) - Barbara Sha Cox, 86, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home. she was born August 3, 1936, in New Castle to Herbert and Gertrude Anderson. She retired as a Registered Nurse. Survivors include her husband of 64 years Dan Cox, two children Lisa Sha (Troy) Forkner and Todd Alan Cox, and […]
John W. Seal (11/27/2022) - John W. Seal, 75, of Richmond, passed away November 23, 2022, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1947 in Richmond to James Ray and Grace Elizabeth O’Conner Seal and lived here all of his life. He worked as a sandblaster for Richmond Block. He attended the First Southern Missionary […]
Ora Kathryn “Katie” Reed (11/27/2022) - Ora Kathryn “Katie” Reed, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 17, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Dorothy Torbet Adkins, Katie was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked many places in Richmond, including Atlas Underwear Company, the Pro Shop at Stone Valley Golf Course, […]
Margaret Danielle White (11/27/2022) - Margaret Danielle White, age 25, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at her home. Born May 9, 1997, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Jessica White Knight, Dani was a life-long resident of this area. She loved to sing and do TikTok videos. Dani also enjoyed writing and drawing portraits. Survivors include her […]
Joe Vernon Cox (11/25/2022) - Joe Vernon Cox, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on the family farm in Carlos, Indiana on June 9, 1939, to Charles Edgar & Bertha Cox. He graduated from Economy High School, Economy, Indiana. Joe loved all kinds of sports, especially baseball. His father […]
Marilyn Marie Kelley (11/25/2022) - Marilyn Marie Kelley, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Reid Health. Born February 20, 1932, in Abington, Indiana, to Waldo Wadsworth and Ruby Wissler Wadsworth, Marilyn was a life-long resident of this area. She was a postal worker for the United States Postal Service in Boston, Indiana for 28 years. […]
Donna G. Abrams Hoskins (11/25/2022) - Donna G. Abrams Hoskins, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at The Springs of Richmond. Born October 6, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emery and Velma Hale Abrams, Donna was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School. Donna worked in retail most of her […]
Phyllis Ann Davison Tinch (11/23/2022) - Phyllis Ann Davison Tinch, 90, of Connersville passed away Wednesday evening November 16, 2022 in McKinney, Texas where she had been residing with her family. She was born February 5, 1932 in Franklin County, Indiana, one of four children of Lewis and Frances Speer Davison and was a 1950 graduate of New Salem High School. […]
Betty Jean Perdue (11/23/2022) - Betty Jean Perdue, 82, of New Castle, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on August 27, 1940, in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Addie and Maymie (Coffee) Tuggle. Betty was of Baptist faith and had attended Whittier Lane Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church. She […]
Carolyn Sue Sorrell (11/22/2022) - Carolyn Sue Sorrell, age 82, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 30, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Lloyd & Hyacinth (Cain) Kern. Carolyn married the love of her life Millard “Bart” Sorrell in 1958 and enjoyed several years of […]
Loren L. Davis (11/22/2022) - Loren L. Davis, 70, of Brownsville, passed away on November 18, 2022. Loren was born on April 9, 1952 in Richmond, IN to Jim and Patricia Welch Davis. Loren graduated from Short High School in Union County with the class of 1971. After graduation, he lived in Union County most of his life. Loren was […]
William J. “Bill” Potts (11/22/2022) - William J. “Bill” Potts, 58, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1964 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Harry and Beverly (Riley) Potts. He served with the U.S. Marine Corp in Cherry Point, North Carolina as a missile technician until becoming disabled. Bill worked […]
Jerry D. Kemp (11/22/2022) - Jerry D. Kemp, age 78, of New Paris, passed away on Monday morning, November 14. Jerry was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on June 26, 1944 to Earnest Willard Kemp and Dolly Lorene Kemp Neuman. Jerry formerly worked as a machinist at Richmond Gear. He later owned a Thom McAn Shoes franchise before starting his […]
James “Dave” Coffman (11/22/2022) - James “Dave” Coffman, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1951, in Liberty, Kentucky, to Edward and Verna McFarland Coffman, Dave was a life-long resident of Ohio and Indiana. He was an electrical maintenance technician for Square D for 36 years before retiring. Dave […]
Frona L. Ellington (11/21/2022) - Frona L. Ellington, age 86, passed away at Reid Health on November 16, 2022. She was born July 1, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Ida Christy, in Richmond, Indiana. At her request, there are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com
Melvin L. Belt (11/20/2022) - Melvin L. Belt, aged 75, of Hagerstown, Indiana and formerly of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 19, 2022. Melvin was born on July 20, 1947, to Philip and Carol Belt ( Beeson ) in Henry County, Indiana. A graduate of Hagerstown High School, Class of 1965, he entered military […]Sylvia L. Veal (11/19/2022) - Sylvia L. Veal, age 87, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at majestic Care in Connersville. She was born May 3, 1935, in Richmond to Elbert Ott and Lena Robinett Harkleroad and lived here all her life. She worked as a Home Health Caregiver. Survivors include her daughter Darlena Rankin, two grandchildren Ragina Cole […]
Lila Adele Carr (11/19/2022) - Connersville native, Lila Adele Carr, 87, died Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born May 18th, 1935 to Clayton and Vivian Osborn Berninger. Lila is survived by her son: David V. Carr; granddaughter: Makenzie R. Carr; great-granddaughter: Addilyn. At Lila’s request, services will be conducted at the convenience of her […]