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Mary E. Warner (4/26/2022) - Mary E. Warner, age 101, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, April 23, 2022, at The Meadows of Leipsic. Born July 23, 1920, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Cloyd and Lillian Pike Porter, Mary was a life-long resident of Centerville before moving to Leipsic in 2003. She retired as the secretary of Centerville-Abington Community Schools. […]
Nina Faye “Mam” Dishman (4/26/2022) - Nina Faye “Mam” Dishman, 78, of New Castle went home with her Lord and Savior on Friday April 22, 2022 at her sister’s residence while surrounded by family and carrying her daughter Lisa, who passed away just two days prior. She was born on March 14, 1944 in Albany, KY a daughter of the late […]
Norman E. Smith (4/26/2022) - Norman E. Smith, 79 of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, April 25, 2022. Born October 5, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Charles F. & Ivonette V. (Mills) Smith. Norman was proud to be a Jefferson Bronco, a 1962 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, OH. and he excelled in sports […]
Walter Bryant, Jr. (4/26/2022) - Walter Bryant, Jr., 82, formerly of Wayne County, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in West Manchester, Ohio on Sunday, April 24. Walter was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on February 11, 1940 to Walter, Sr. and Mirley May Saylor Bryant. Walter was raised in the Baptist faith. He was united […]
Charlotte H. Beard VanOver (4/26/2022) - Charlotte H. Beard VanOver, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born August 26, 1928, in Carlos, Indiana, to Harry M. and Myra G. Hunnicutt Beard, Charlotte was a life-long resident of this area. She graduated from Huntsville High School in 1950. Charlotte retired from Belden […]
Everett Lee Jarvis (4/26/2022) - Everett Lee Jarvis, 88, of Richmond, died April 25, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born February 21, 1934, in London, Kentucky to Maynard and Nannie Crawford Jarvis and lived here most of his life. he retired after working 40 years at Alcoa in management. He attended Ball State University and was an Army veteran […]
Clarance Jones (4/26/2022) - Clarance Jones 78 of Richmond passed away on April 25, 2022. He was born June 12, 1943, in Valley Creek, TN., to the late Elden and Lillian Jones. He was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed selling, working on, and collecting model cars. He was the owner and operator of CJ Auto Sales […]
Charles “Charlie” Marvin Peed (4/24/2022) - Charles “Charlie” Marvin Peed, 88, of West Liberty, OH passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born on October 1, 1933 in New Castle, a son of the late George and Mildred (Pierce) Peed. Charlie grew up as a child in Mooreland, IN and lived there until he moved […]
Christine (Chrissy) Alice Neff (4/23/2022) - Christine (Chrissy) Alice Neff went home to her Heavenly Father on April 19th, 2022 at age 73. Chrissy was born to Ernest and Verla Cornelison on June 7th, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana and moved to Greenville, OH in 1998. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Richard Neff, her daughter Alisa (Ryan Oldham) of […]
Thomas DeWayne Gardner (4/23/2022) - Thomas DeWayne Gardner, 68, passed away in the afternoon on Friday, April 22nd, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Thomas was born in Richmond to the late Reid Frazier and Betty Lou (Crowder) Gardner on January 26th, 1954. Thomas graduated from Richmond High School in 1972 and obtained a certificate in Cosmetology. Thomas made […]
Sarah “Sally” J. (Bradway) Woodward (4/23/2022) - Sarah “Sally” J. (Bradway) Woodward, Cambridge City, passed away Friday morning, April 22nd, 2022, at Arbor Trace in Richmond, Indiana. Sally was born on October 17th, 1935, in Connersville, Indiana, to William H. and C. Frances (Littleton) Bradway. She lived most of her life in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the […]
Doris Douthitt Dunn Gorsky (4/23/2022) - Doris Douthitt Dunn Gorsky, age 90, passed away on Friday April 22, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Connersville, where she had been a resident since March 2020. Born on September 18, 1931, in Connersville, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Florence Hamilton Douthitt. She was a 1949 graduate of Connersville High School where […]
Larry Gene Dalbey (4/23/2022) - Larry Gene Dalbey, age 70, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday April 21, 2022 and is now rejoicing with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Peggy; his daughter Kim (Brent) Morris, his son Chad (Debbie) Dalbey; grandchildren Michael, Brandon (Sarah), Tyler Marie (Rob), Jaxin, Taygan, […]
Nathaniel Joe Reed (4/23/2022) - Nathaniel Joe Reed, 18, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 19, 2022. He was born on April 2, 2004, in Richmond, Indiana to Krisanda Barnett and Jason Reed. Nathaniel loved his mother, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He loved riding anything with two wheels and going fishing. He is survived by his parents Krisanda […]
Jerald “Jerry” Monroe Ervin (4/22/2022) - Jerald “Jerry” Monroe Ervin, 72, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home. He was born June 25, 1949 in Connersville, one of four children of Jerald Keith and Jacqueline (Ellis) Ervin and graduated from Connersville High School. A proud veteran, Jerry served his country in the United States Navy. On September […]
Patricia Joan Sewell (4/22/2022) - Patricia Joan Sewell, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born February 7, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Donna (Tompkins) Davis and Dale Davis. A New Castle resident her entire life, she graduated from New Castle High School in […]
Lisa Faye Caudill (4/22/2022) - Lisa Faye Caudill, 56, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1965 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of James and Nina (Vitatoe) Dishman. Lisa loved everyone and never turned anyone away, she had a kind and loving heart. She enjoyed cooking, baking and collecting […]
Kendra Johnston (4/21/2022) - Kendra Johnston, 47, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. She was born April 3, 1975 in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Stanley Kendall and Theresa Brickles. She had worked at TSD Global call center. Kendra was so full of love, she loved her family very much. […]
Karen Jo Hall (4/21/2022) - Karen Jo Hall, 61, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1960 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Francis “Mike” and Virginia (Corbin) Vannatta. Karen loved BINGO, was a hard worker and dedicated mother & grandmother. She was a friend to […]Margaret A. “Maggie” Fields (4/21/2022) - Margaret A. “Maggie” Fields, 87, of Pendleton, IN passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born August 18, 1934, in Richmond, IN to Ralph and Nora (Osborne) Nicholson. She was a homemaker and attended Richmond High School. Maggie is survived by son Ricky L. (Donna) Fields, stepchildren: Charles J. (Diana) Fields, Danny E. Fields, […]
Jane Ronald Raglin (4/21/2022) - Jane Ronald Raglin nee Jane Ellen Ronald was born on March 21, 1947 in Richmond, IN to Dorothy Walton and James Hall Ronald. She passed away on April 16, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Alan Raglin, her son Jeffrey Scott Raglin (Tracy Jacquemin) of Mountain View, CA, her son Christopher Alan Raglin […]
James Robert “Bob” Witter (4/21/2022) - James Robert “Bob” Witter, 85, of Bluffton and formerly of Lynn, passed away Monday morning, Apr. 18, 2022. Bob was born in Randolph County on Oct. 9, 1936, to James Paul and Ruth (Ellis) Witter. He married Gloria Cadwallader on Nov. 25, 1955; she survives. Bob was a lifelong member of the Lynn Church of […]
Bill “Billy” Helton (4/20/2022) - Bill “Billy” Helton, 72, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. He was born on February 6, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Hiram and Pauline (Ellnor) Helton. Bill was a 1968 graduate of Chrysler High School, member of Open […]
Wanda Sue Ketcham Ledington (4/20/2022) - Wanda Sue Ketcham Ledington, 57, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 15, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. A sweet and caring lady, she will be greatly missed. She had a lovely smile and was always nice to everyone she knew. She was born March 5, 1965, the oldest daughter […]
Amy Edith Scott (4/20/2022) - Amy Edith Scott, 99, of New Castle passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born January 10, 1923 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late John R. and Rhoda (Pardoe) Estelle. Amy was a 1942 graduate of New Castle High School. She married Mervyn Scott […]
Kathryn Dovie Durbin Johnson (4/19/2022) - Kathryn Dovie Durbin Johnson 89 of New Paris, Ohio went to her heavenly home on April 12, 2022, at her home. She was born July 18, 1934, in Irving, Kentucky to William and Viola Plowman Durbin and lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She worked at nettle Creek Industries for 19 years […]
Johnny Everett Berry (4/19/2022) - Johnny Everett Berry, 54, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away April 14, 2022 at his home. He was born September 16, 1967 in Richmond, one of six children of Billy Van Berry and Virginia Lucille Hampton Berry. Johnny worked at Senior Living Nursing Home and then at College Property Management as a maintenance manager. He was […]
Paul Angelo DeLucio (4/19/2022) - Paul Angelo DeLucio, Richmond, was born March 23, 1932 to Marco (Mike) and Carmella DeLucio peacefully entered into eternal life on April 16, 2022. He was the tenth of fourteen children born to them and was always surrounded by love and hard work. He began working in the family’s construction business at the early age […]
Tammy J. DeLucio (4/19/2022) - Tammy J. DeLucio, 57, Richmond, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2022. She was born to James H. DeLucio and the late Etta G. DeLucio in Richmond, Indiana on February 23, 1965. Tammy worked within the education system in Richmond and was a long standing member and secretary of the women’s auxiliary for […]Michael Kuntz (4/19/2022) - Michael Kuntz, 41, of Richmond IN, passed away on April 15th 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital after a sudden illness. Mike is survived by his wife Audrey Kuntz , his mother Paula Kuntz and brother Jesse Reece all of Richmond. He is also survived by his mother and father in-law Scott and Carolyn Vance, brothers […]