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June Marie (Grimes) Buckalew (11/23/2021) - June Marie (Grimes) Buckalew, 62, of Richmond, transitioned in the early morning hours of Monday November 22,2021 in Indianapolis Indiana surrounded by family and love. “June bug” was born in Richmond on September 13,1959 to Robert and Jeannette Grimes. She graduated from Richmond High School. June was a free spirit, who lived life on her […]
Paul F. Wiwi (11/23/2021) - Paul F. Wiwi, 81 of Union County passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1940 in Union County to the late Al Wiwi and Fern Dudley Wiwi. Paul went to College Corner Union School for 12 years. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965. On August 27, […]
Crystal Leigh (Harlan) Gerber (11/23/2021) - Crystal Leigh (Harlan) Gerber, 44, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born on March 26, 1977 in Heber Springs, Ar, and is the daughter of Stephen Harlan and Rachelle “Shelly” Isaacs. She graduated from high school in Bluffton, IN with the class of 1995. On February 17, 1996, she married […]
Heather Jones (11/23/2021) - Heather Jones, age 36, passed away at Reid Health on November 20, 2021. She was born April 21, 1985, to Danny and Johnetta Bray, in Richmond, Indiana. Heather was a resident of Wayne County. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and attended Ivy Tech pursing a business degree. Heather loved arts and crafts, […]
Olen D. Lynch (11/22/2021) - Olen D. Lynch, 95, Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, November 20 surrounded by family at Reid Health. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Laurel County, Kentucky to Charles & Ollie Harris Lynch. Olen was a US Navy veteran of World War Two. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later for Conrail, […]
Stanley R. Kendall (11/22/2021) - Stanley R. Kendall, 74, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home. He was born May 18, 1947 in New Castle to the late Paul and Betty (Staub) Kendall. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Viet Nam War. Stanley worked in construction for many years, […]
Madonna L. Fletcher (11/22/2021) - Madonna L. Fletcher, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior (hallelujah) Jesus Christ on Friday, November 19, 2021. Donna was born on April 4, 1933, a daughter of Ernest and Myra Darby. Donna grew up in Mooreland and was a long-time resident of New Castle, Indiana. She worked in the OB […]
Ronald Puckett (11/22/2021) - Ronald Puckett, 65, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born February 5, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio to Russell and Lola Puckett and lived in this area most of his life. Ronald is survived by his son RJ Puckett, his daughter Mindy (Miles) Johnson both of Richmond, four granddaughters […]
Dr. Gordon Paul Miller (11/22/2021) - Dr. Gordon Paul Miller, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by family after a nine-month battle with cancer. Born May 13, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Douglas and Jeanne Marie Laub Miller, Gordon graduated from Earlham College in 1970 and received his Master of Science degree […]
E. Geraldine “Gerri” Gauker (11/22/2021) - E. Geraldine “Gerri” Gauker, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Reid Health. Born November 1, 1922, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Charles Henry and Eva May Taber Bowman, Gerri moved from Dayton, Ohio, to Richmond in 1945. She retired from the Palladium-Item in 1988. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Thomas) […]
Cheryl Ann Drew (11/22/2021) - Cheryl Ann Drew, 72, of Richmond died unexpectedly on November 20, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born January 12, 1949, in Augusta, Maine to Albert and Patricia Smith Lawrence and lived here most of her life. She retired from Starmark Corporation and was a member of the Druids Lodge. Cheryl is survived by her […]
Elizabeth D. “Liz” Selby (11/21/2021) - Elizabeth D. “Liz” Selby, age 88, passed away on November 18, 2021 at Reid Hospital. Liz was born October 16, 1933 in Caryville, Tennessee to Dale and Ruby Leach Oakes. She was one of 8 children, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was the bookkeeper for Cox’s Supermarkets for many years. She was a cashier […]
Ronald Braden Beach (11/21/2021) - Ronald Braden Beach, 73, Muncie, passed away November 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born June 22, 1948 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and moved to Richmond, Indiana, as a child. He came to Muncie to attend Ball State University and lived in the Muncie area most of his adult life. Ron’s […]
Charles Kenny Drook (11/21/2021) - Charles Kenny Drook, age 77, passed away on Thursday November 18, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 9, 1944. His parents were William and Arbutis Faddis Drook. Kenny was an avid mushroom hunter, when hunting, he could see mushrooms long before anyone else had a chance, it was like […]
James H. Atchely (11/20/2021) - James H. Atchely, age 53, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 4, 1969 in Wilson, Arkansas, a son of Henry Carlton and Barbara Turner Atchley. James had resided in New Castle for many years and had worked in the field of agriculture as […]
Chris Hunter (11/20/2021) - Chris Hunter, 54, of Glenwood passed away late Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of six children of Henry Clay and Sadie Bernadine Lewis Hunter, Chris was born in Connersville on August 19, 1967. For many years he was self-employed in the automotive repair field. An avid outdoorsman, Chris enjoyed […]
Judith Darlene Musselman (11/20/2021) - Judith Darlene Musselman, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born July 1, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Delmar and Eula Anderson Musselman, Judith was a life-long resident of this community. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries. Judith was a member of the Daughters of the […]
Donald W. “Don” Shuler (11/20/2021) - Donald W. “Don” Shuler, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born September 17, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ben Bivens and Mary L. Ely Shuler, Don was a life-long resident of this community. He loved socializing with his friends and neighbors. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, […]
Catherine V. Rutherford (11/20/2021) - Catherine V. Rutherford, 100, of Richmond died November 18, 2021, at Ambassador Health Center after a short illness. She was born October 4, 1921, in Wilmington, North Carolina to George and Willie Thigpen Cannon and lived in Richmond since 1969. She was a homemaker and the oldest living Army veteran from World War Two. She […]
James Nelson Russell (11/19/2021) - James Nelson Russell, age 73, passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 30, 1947, to Floyd N. and Ruth E. Sherman Russell. James graduated from Richmond High School in 1967. He worked in Richmond, Indiana at Richmond Gear Works for several years until he relocated with the […]
Timothy Brian Showalter (11/19/2021) - Timothy Brian Showalter, age 53, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Timothy was born January 27, 1968. A gathering of family & friends for Timothy will be held Monday, November 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, 920 North Central Avenue, Connersville, Indiana.
Kevin Michael Murray (11/19/2021) - Kevin Michael Murray, 53, of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2021. He was born July 13, 1968, in Richmond to Gene and Nancy Murray; he lived and worked in Indianapolis most of his life. Kevin was a kind, caring, thoughtful man with a huge heart; who was extremely proud of his children and […]
Lorraine Theresa Tolar (11/19/2021) - Lorraine Theresa Tolar, 84, passed away at her home in Cambridge City, Indiana early Monday morning November 15, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She moved to Cambridge City seven years ago from Warwick, Rhode Island. A daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Rosary (Cardoza) Brown, Lorraine was born in Bristol, Rhode Island […]
Sharlee Marie Amick (11/19/2021) - Sharlee Marie Amick passed away November 11, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Her life was filled with love and laughter. Sharlee was born August 4, 1934 in Rushville, IN, the eldest of three girls. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Amick, on November 30, 1951. She spent most of her life as […]
Kelly Ryan McGuire (11/19/2021) - Kelly Ryan McGuire, 32, found rest on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a hard fought battle with Covid-19. He was born on January 19, 1989, in New Castle to Joy Coomer and Tony McGuire. Kel was a master of the game before most people even realized they were playing one. He was always trying to […]
Linda Ruth Roscoe (11/18/2021) - Linda Ruth Roscoe, 79, of Richmond died November 11, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 30, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio to Walter and Eleanor Johnson Devoll. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children Murland (Lena) Roscoe of Ohio, Mark (Sharon) Creek of Arizona, Gunner Roscoe of Richmond, Angie (Jim) […]
Stephen F. Perseponko (11/18/2021) - Stephen F. Perseponko, Richmond, age 82, passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 30, 1939 to Stephen and Pauline Moore Perseponko. Stephen graduated from Richmond High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree. He was raised in the catholic church and was […]
Minnie Margaret Stone Bradley (11/18/2021) - Minnie Margaret Stone Bradley, 96, of Fortville and Formerly New Castle, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. She was born November 17, 1924, in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Elmer Stone & Rebecca (Caudill) Stone. Minnie was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in New Castle. Minnie is survived by […]
Gloria “Pammaw Sue Bob” Bell (11/18/2021) - Gloria “Pammaw Sue Bob” Bell, 67, of New Castle left this earth of her own accord after a long illness. She was born December 3, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana to Richard & Treva (Imel) Cross. Gloria was a true matriarch. A Pillar of strength and stability. Her generosity and heart were unparalleled. She was […]
Patty Young (11/18/2021) - It is with great difficulty and sadness that the family of Patty Young announces her passing after an extended illness on November 4th, 2021. Patty was 71 years old and a New Castle resident. She was born September 6th, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Marvin Asberry and Ethel May Linton. Patty worked […]