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Charles Derrick Stephenson (12/30/2021) - Charles Derrick Stephenson “Big D”, age 47, died tragically from results of an automobile accident on Tuesday December 21, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 2, 1974 to Charles Darrell and Diane Sue Stephenson. Derrick grew up in the Richmond area and never knew a stranger. He liked country music, would do […]
Robert J. Marshall (12/30/2021) - Robert J. Marshall, 68, of Philpot, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home. He was born November 9, 1953 in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late George and Ada Roe Marshall. Robert was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force having served for 24 years and also had worked […]
JoAnn Hartsock (12/29/2021) - JoAnn Hartsock, 77, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN our loss is Heaven’s gain. She was born on May 20, 1944 in Hamilton, Ohio to Joe Pat and Viola Robbins and grew up in Kentucky. Jo Ann married her husband of 62 years, […]
Mindy Lee Conn (12/29/2021) - Mindy Lee Conn, age 54, a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Henry County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 11, 1967, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Russell Carol Conn and Linda Lee (Jaggers) Conn. Mindy was known for being kind, loving, and very accepting of anyone she came […]
Carlyes David “David” Edgar (12/29/2021) - Carlyes David “David” Edgar, 74, of Richmond, passed away December 20, 2021 at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born December 5, 1947 in St. Charles, Virginia to Linnie Oral and Wilma Lewis Edgar; he lived in this area most of his life. David retired from Visteon in Connersville. He was an Army […]
Thomas Earnest “Tom” Phillips (12/29/2021) - Thomas Earnest “Tom” Phillips, died at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after a brief illness and complications from COVID. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1930, to John Guy and Maude Overstreet Phillips and he grew up in Harriman, Tennessee. His birthday fell on Easter Sunday only 2 more times, in 2003 […]
Donald Hadler (12/28/2021) - Connersville native, Donald Hadler, 78, died Monday, December 27, 2021 at his residence. Donald was born on January 8, 1943 to Earl and Francis H. Swango Hadler. At the very young age of 8, he started farming on the family farm, Hadler Farms. In 1961, he graduated from Connersville High School and served in the […]
Behnoush “Behi” Shaikh Mohandes Wilson (12/28/2021) - Behnoush “Behi” Shaikh Mohandes Wilson, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Reid Health. Behi was born on May 6, 1937, in Tehran, Iran, to Abdual Naghi and Farkhondeh Zand S. Mohandes. She graduated from high school in Iran and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Ball State […]
John Brown (12/28/2021) - John Brown, 43, passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born December 1, 1978 in Richmond, Indiana to John Brown and Diane Maurer. John loved spending time with his children, he was an avid Lakers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. He enjoyed sports, music and going to concerts. John is survived by his 2 […]
Frankie Helton (12/28/2021) - Frankie Helton, age 76 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born on August 2, 1945 in Mt. Victory, Pulaski County, Kentucky, son of the late, Elmer & Mildred Irene (Shell) Helton. Frankie retired after many years as a Warehouse Manager for Vectren in Richmond, Indiana. He loved the outdoors including […]
William Jordan (12/28/2021) - William Jordan, age 21, of New Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Dayton Children’s Hospital wrapped in the arms of his parents. He was born April 28, 2000 in Richmond, IN to Tom & Lisa (King) Jordan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold & Josephine Jordan; grandpa Lowell […]
Dorothy Olive Branum (12/28/2021) - Dorothy Olive Branum, 96, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Christmas Evening. She was born July 2, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio to Joseph Henry and Marietta Johnston Anthony. In 1942, she married Chester Leroy Oler. Their union of 10 years was blessed with the birth of two […]
Mark Alan Sell (12/28/2021) - Mark Alan Sell, 62 of Carmel, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. Mark was born September 8, 1959 in Richmond, IN to the late Russell and Marjorie Sell. He was a graduate of Indiana University. Mark was President/CEO and co-founder of MD Logistics. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. […]
Charles E. McCoy Jr. (12/28/2021) - Charles E. McCoy Jr. 62 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly, December 27, 2021. He was born January 26, 1959, in Richmond to Charles McCoy Sr. and Yvonne Blaydoe and lived in this area most of his life. He worked for CINRAM. Charles is survived by his mother, two children Stephanie McCoy, Charles A. McCoy, half […]
James “Jim” Mack Bowman (12/28/2021) - James “Jim” Mack Bowman, 82, of Hagerstown passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on September 23, 1939 in rural Hagerstown, the oldest son of the late Paul and Marie (Chamberlain) Bowman. “Jim” was a proud employee of Dana Corporation Perfect Circle Division of Hagerstown for […]
Donna Gregory (12/28/2021) - Donna Gregory, 59, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 27, 2021. She was born October 25, 1962, to Harold G. and Martha Sams Gregory and lived in this area most of her life. She was a Caregiver at Benchmark Services. She loved crafting, music, and spending time with family. She […]
Sylvia J. Edwards (12/28/2021) - Sylvia J. Edwards, 81, of New Castle passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born June 7, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Gene and Helen Burgess. Sylvia spent an active life in her community. She believed that what matters is not the duration of your […]
Dr. Lucille Beisner (12/28/2021) - Dr. Lucille Beisner passed from the haven of her New Paris home on December 23, 2021, at the glorious age of almost 96 years, and has become a bright star in Heaven, peacefully reunited with her beloved husband of 68 years, Paul. Lucille and Paul were married in 1947 at the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian […]
Robert Wayne Gabbard (12/28/2021) - Robert Wayne Gabbard, 78, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, December 24, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born February 28, 1943 in Connersville to Elmer and Clarene Ervin Gabbard. On November 21, 1964, he married Carol J. Daniel in Connersville. Mrs. Gabbard survives. For over […]
Roger Charles Hartman (12/27/2021) - Roger Charles Hartman, 75, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home. He was born July 20, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorthy (Baker) Hartman. Roger graduated from Richmond High School in Richmond, Indiana. He married Marta Cummings on October 22, 1977 in Richmond, Indiana. Roger was […]
Emily “Inez” Grubb (12/27/2021) - Emily “Inez” Grubb, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Inez was born on February 13, 1937, in Laurel County, Kentucky, to Jerry and Pearl Seeley Gill. She attended school in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, before meeting her husband, George […]
Charles Allen Mann (12/27/2021) - Charles Allen Mann, age 71, passed away at Reid Health on December 16, 2021. He was born August 29, 1950, the son of Josephine and Dean Mann, in Wayne County, Indiana. Charles was an avid bowler and fisherman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Fred Mann, Indianapolis, Shawn Mann, Kesa Wagner, Edward Mann […]
Edward Merl “Ed” Perry (12/27/2021) - Edward Merl “Ed” Perry, 88, of Muncie and formerly of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1933 in Millville to the late Merl and Beulah (Miller) Perry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ed retired from the Delco Battery Division of General Motors […]
William (Bill) Robert Stiefel (12/27/2021) - William Robert Stiefel (Bill), age 87, passed away December 11, 2021, in New Castle, Indiana. He was born August 30, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bill was a Mechanical Engineer and Systems Test and Evaluation Mgr. at Allison Gas Turbine, GMC from 1953 to 1990. He is survived by his wife, Madge B. Stiefel (Dishman); brother, […]
Leonard Ervin Tungate (12/27/2021) - Leonard Ervin Tungate, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of Cecil and Effie (Smith) Tungate. He married Joan Lacy October 6, 1956, and together they had four children, Joetta, Sharon, Dainty, and Lennie. Leonard served in the […]
Donald D. Jenkins (12/27/2021) - Donald D. Jenkins, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the home of his granddaughter and caregiver, Kimber Hicks near Cambridge City, Indiana. He was born September 12, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Russell and Rachel Strausa Jenkins. He has resided in New Castle most […]
Myron “Mike” Lee Horton (12/27/2021) - Myron “Mike” Lee Horton, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Addison Place in New Castle. He was born November 16, 1936 in Tipton, Indiana, a son of the late James Thomas and Edith (Burris) Horton. Mike was a 1955 graduate of Tipton High School. He started working at Perfect Circle […]
Linda L. Shepherd (12/27/2021) - Linda L. Shepherd, age 74, passed away on Christmas evening, in the loving presence of her family in the comfort of her home. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on July 3, 1947, the daughter of Robert & Dovie Sandlin Hensley, both of whom preceded her in death. Linda graduated from Richmond High School, […]
Lois Suzanne Brooks (12/27/2021) - Lois Suzanne Brooks, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at Reid Health. Suzanne was born on September 11, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Colonel H.O. and Lois Christine Vernon Webb Jr. She received an associate degree from Marshall University in Huntington. Suzanne worked at JC Penney in Richmond and Normandy […]
Jill Sue Hill (12/27/2021) - Jill Sue Hill, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died peacefully in her sleep at home, in the early morning of December 21, 2021. Jill was born on December 9, 1948. A native of Wayne County, Indiana, she grew up in Fountain City, Indiana, graduated from Fountain City High School in 1967, and attended Ball State […]