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Donsetta Lynn Shiflett (9/16/2022) - Donsetta Lynn Shiflett, 60, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana to David A. and Rosetta (Steele) Shiflett. Donsetta was a graduate of Centerville High School. She was a CNA in the Richmond community for over thirty-five years, caring for people at Golden […]
Cherie Renee Thacker (9/16/2022) - Cherie Renee Thacker, 31, of Richmond, died September 12, 2022, at her home. She was born August 26, 1991, in Richmond to Phillip and Deborah Street May and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker. Cherie is survived by her children Adien Scott Roark, Madelynn Marie Roark, and Macey Mae, her mother and […]
Bethel Watson Sells (9/16/2022) - Bethel Watson Sells, 80, of Shirley, IN went home to be with the Lord while holding the hand of his granddaughter, Breanna, on the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on March 17, 1942 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Elmer and Beatrice […]
Leeann Broyles (9/16/2022) - Leeann Broyles, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on September 4, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Wilkinson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grover and Viola (Woods) Wills. Leeann was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. […]Ronald Eugene Throop (9/16/2022) - Ronald Eugene Throop, 69, passed away Friday, September 9th, 2022 at St. Vincent Seton Hospital. Ronald was born to Arthur Douglas and Elsie (Hensley) Throop on July 16th, 1953, in Oxford, Ohio. Ronald worked on the assembley line for MEG in Cambridge City, Indiana. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents. Upon Ronald’s wishes, […]
Carolyn Sue Mills (9/16/2022) - Carolyn Sue Mills, 80, passed away Thursday evening September 8, 2022 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Arthur Franklin and Viola Ursula (DeVerse) Pippin, Sue was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 6, 1942. She worked as a cook in area restaurants but her most important job was being a […]
Carol Mattingly (9/16/2022) - Carol Mattingly, 65, of Hagerstown, went to be with Jesus and her heavenly family in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 13, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John C. Root Jr. and Mary Root Cowen. Carol grew […]
Leland Eugene Renner (9/16/2022) - Leland Eugene Renner, 46, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, September 9. He was born on February 24, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana to Ernie Eugene and Susie Moore Ozbun. Leland enjoyed fishing and watching trains. He looked forward to attending the engine shows in Portland, Indiana. When his Grandpa Moore was living, Leland enjoyed spending […]
James P. Hagler, Jr. (9/16/2022) - James P. Hagler, Jr., 81, of Farmland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born in Henry County on March 2, 1941 to James Paul and Addie (Moore) Hagler. He lived in Hagerstown and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1960. He moved to Farmland […]
Thomas George Lingg (9/16/2022) - Thomas George Lingg, 67, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, September 12, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born August 17, 1955, one of four children of Francis George Lingg and Barbara Katherine Wenger Lingg, and he was a graduate of Connersville High School. He was also a member of […]
Carol Dian Gettinger (9/16/2022) - Carol Dian Gettinger, 82, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, September 12, 2022 following a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was born January 27, 1940 in Decatur County, Indiana, to Bernard and Geneva Boggs McNew. Carol grew up in Brownsville, Indiana and graduated from Brownsville High School. On November […]
Virginia Judd (9/16/2022) - Virginia Judd, 66, formerly of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Eskanazi Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born November 8, 1955 in Connersville to Kenneth and Delores Ward Pebworth. On July 21, 1972, she married Royce Lowell Judd in Greensburg, Indiana. Together, they lived in Connersville. Following Lowell’s death on March 29, 2011, Virginia […]
Dylayna Rianne Swallow (9/16/2022) - Dylayna Rianne Swallow, 23, of Richmond, died September 8, 2022, from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was born July 16, 1999, in Richmond to James Swallow and Barbara Fulton Dominguez and lived in the Richmond area all her life. She was a student at Post University. She attended Richmond High School where she […]
Gordin Scott Williams (9/16/2022) - Gordin Scott Williams, 81, of Connersville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at his home. He had been under a physician’s care, but his death was unexpected. He was born January 23, 1941 in Connersville, one of seven children of Kelley and Wilma Scott Williams. Gordin grew up in Laurel and attended Laurel Schools. A […]
William “Bill” Werner II (9/16/2022) - William “Bill” Werner II, was born April 23, 1965, in Eagan, Minnesota. He is the son of William and Diana Werner. Bill graduated from Fairfield High School and then continued his education on a hockey scholarship at Miami University. Bill later when to trade school to pursue a career as a paramedic. Bill resided in […]
John Clay Frost (9/16/2022) - John Clay Frost, 62, of Williamsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2022 following a farm accident. John was born April 16, 1960 in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of twelve children of Verlin and Mary Effie Slover Frost and came to Connersville as a child with his family. He was […]
Nellie Jo Mayberry (9/16/2022) - Nellie Jo Mayberry was born on February 22, 1950, to Charlie Andrew and Mary Linda Mayberry in Centerville, TN. Nellie passed away peacefully at Reid Health Center on September 12, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. Nellie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of God in Centerville, TN. […]
Barry Pipenger (9/16/2022) - Barry Pipenger 69 of Richmond, passed away September 15, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born March 1, 1953, in Williamsburg to David and Patricia Pipenger; he lived in this area most of his life. Barry was a mechanic and could fix anything. He is survived by his son Jason Pipenger of Richmond, his grandson […]Marvin Lee Schroeder (9/15/2022) - DUBLIN– Marvin Lee Schroeder, 73, passed away Monday evening, September 12th, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, Indiana with his longtime caregivers and good friends, Carlos, and Tina Byrd at his side. Marvin was born to the late Carl and Nettie Schroeder on December 14th, 1948. Marvin lived in Indianapolis most of his life […]
Alan Lee Bledsoe (9/12/2022) - Alan Lee Bledsoe, 70, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Henry Community Health on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born in Henry County to the late Floyd and Hazel (Shrum) Bledsoe. Alan enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. He loved everything about farming. Alan was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired in […]
James D. “Jim” Miller Sr. (9/12/2022) - James D. “Jim” Miller Sr., age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Reid Health surrounded by his family and friends. Born July 11, 1944, in Bristol, Virginia, to James B. and Clemon Turner Miller, Jim had lived in Richmond since the age of two. […]
Gayle E. Merrill (9/12/2022) - Gayle E. Merrill, 97, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Forest Park in Richmond. He was born on September 1, 1925 in Bentonville to Thomas and Irene (Stelle) Merrill. Gayle lived in the Bentonville Community for 82 years, before moving to Cambridge City in 2007. He graduated from Bentonville H.S. […]
Thomas (Tommy) J. Dollar (9/9/2022) - Thomas (Tommy) J. Dollar was born in rural Upland, IN on June 8, 1940, to Twila and Mary (Boles) Dollar. Tom was one of 10 children, 7 of whom are still living. Tom passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, at home with family by his side. Tom resided in Richmond, IN for the past […]Charles Frederick ‘Rick’ Weisbrod (9/9/2022) - Charles Frederick ‘Rick’ Weisbrod passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday morning, September 8th. He was the only son of Charles and Bette Weisbrod of Richmond, IN. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (‘Shute’ of Cambridge City, IN) Weisbrod, and 2 children, Charles Parker and Paxton Brooke. He is preceded in […]
Carolyn Ruthann Slaven (9/9/2022) - Carolyn Ruthann Slaven, age 75, of Lynn, Indiana, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 17, 1947, in Winchester, Indiana, to William “Bill” Earl Fisher and Nellie Mae Henry Fisher, Carolyn was a life-long resident of this area. She married Donald Grady Slaven on September 8, 1979. Carolyn was a 1965 graduate […]
Anna (Robinson) Daffron (9/9/2022) - Anna (Robinson) Daffron, age 68, a former New Castle resident, passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 12, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mable (Stapleton) Robinson. Annie married the love of her life, David Daffron at the age of 15, and this […]
Billie J. Newton (9/9/2022) - Billie J. Newton, age 84, passed away on September 8, 2022, at Golden Rule in Richmond. Billie was born on April 20, 1938, in Heidelberg, Kentucky, one of nine children of Titus and Della Smith Newton. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Vivian Lainhart Newton on July 11, 1959, in […]
Mabel Whitehead (9/9/2022) - Mabel Whitehead went home to our Lord on September 4, 2022 at Forest Park Health Care. She was 90 years old. A Celebration of Mabel’s life will be at Chapelwood Baptist Church, where she was a member for the last 23 years. The church is located at 1097 N. Old US 27, Winchester IN. September […]
Penny Gay Orcutt (9/8/2022) - Penny Gay Orcutt, age 59, resident of New Castle, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Henry Community Hospice. She was born September 13, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Ralph and Barbara Jean (Ballenger) Orcutt. Penny was a graduate of New Castle High School and studied drafting with the State of Indiana. […]
Kenneth J. Jordan (9/8/2022) - Kenneth J. Jordan, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Reid Health. Born July 7, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth Sr. and Lena Falcone Jordan, Kenneth was a life-long resident of the area. He was a 1960 graduate of Richmond School where he played football and wrestled. Kenneth was a […]