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Flora Joeann Linderman (8/30/2021) - Flora Joeann Linderman, 90, Dublin, passed away Friday morning at the Waters in New Castle, Indiana. Flora was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1930. She moved to the Dublin community in 1934. A homemaker, Flora had been involved in Girl Scouts and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cambridge City. […]
Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer (8/30/2021) - Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer, 63, Richmond, passed away Friday morning August 27, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Dick was born at Fort Meade, Maryland on March 29, 1958. He and his parents moved to the Cambridge City/Pershing communities when he was a young boy and he graduated from Lincoln High School with the […]
Nancy Lynne Todd (8/30/2021) - DUBLIN– Following a hard fought battle with lung cancer, Nancy Lynne Todd, 69, of Dublin, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning August 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her family. Nancy was a true warrior and has faced and conquered many hard challenges throughout her life, including breast cancer. Born […]
Rupert Miller (8/29/2021) - Rupert Miller, 74, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana to Rupert J. Miller and Jacquelyn Manning Miller. In 1967, he married Sharon Isaacs in Connersville. Together they raised 2 children, Rupert Jr. and Rachelle. Rupert worked for the U.S. Government within […]
Evelyn Eliton (8/29/2021) - Evelyn Eliton, 77, formerly of Connersville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Indiana where she had been a resident for the past five years. One of five children of Foster and Nellie Simpson Davis, Evelyn was born in Hellier, Kentucky on July 11, 1944 and graduated from Hellier High School. […]
Debra Kay Gilland (8/29/2021) - Debra Kay Gilland, age 61, of New Paris, OH, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 23, 2021. Debbie was born in Richmond, IN, on June 7, 1960, to Larry and Marlene (Robinson) Wallace and spent her childhood in New Pairs, OH. She had lived in Richmond, IN, Bradenton, FL, and New Pairs, OH. She […]
Windel R. Stracener (8/29/2021) - Windel R. Stracener, 78, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on August 31, 1942 in El Paso, Arkansas to C. A. and Amy Stone Stracener and had lived most of his life in the Wayne County area. He was a graduate of […]
Opal Anna Stackhouse (8/29/2021) - Opal Anna Stackhouse, age 88, Richmond, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday afternoon, August 23, 2021. Opal was born to Earl Lee and Sarah Martha Rust on December 6, 1932, in Richmond Indiana. She grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond Senior High School, where she was active in Block […]
Barbara Jean Thompson Mays (8/29/2021) - Barbara Jean Thompson Mays passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace on August 27, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1932, to Carl and Mary Lipscomb Thompson. She married her first husband Harold Wessel on December 24, 1959. She is survived by four children Linda Wagers, Becky Drook, Mike Wessel, and Debbie Parker, seven grandchildren, […]
Lorraine Catherine “Kitty” Fitzgibbons (8/28/2021) - Lorraine Catherine “Kitty” Fitzgibbons, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday morning August 25, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 26, 1941 to William and Elizabeth Dargie. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. Kitty worked at Alcoa where she met her husband Richard “Dick” Fitzgibbons […]
Charlotte “Sally” Conti (8/27/2021) - Charlotte “Sally” Conti, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family, after a year-long battle with cancer. Sally was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia in October 1942 to Charles Bascom and Mary P. Daugherty. Growing up, she attended First Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school and was […]
Michael Aaron Hensley (8/27/2021) - Michael Aaron Hensley age 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home in Richmond, IN. He was born on October 6, 1961 in Richmond, IN to the late Aaron Hensley and Nancy Hensley Frazer. He was a 1980 Centerville High School graduate. He was self-employed. Michael is survived by his wife Robin; […]
Carrol G. Richardson (8/27/2021) - Carrol G. Richardson, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 28, 1938, in Drip Rock, Kentucky, to Earl and Hallie Becknell Richardson, Carrol lived in Richmond most of his life. He retired from Belden after 38 years of service. Carrol was a member of Ravinia Park Baptist […]
Jane A. Brown (8/25/2021) - Jane A. Brown, 92, of Richmond, died August 19, 2021, at Rosebud Village. She was born July 31, 1929, in Richmond to Fred and Hallie Marshall Clark and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and a 1947 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church. Survivors […]
James F. Dreaden (8/25/2021) - James F. Dreaden, age 74, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville with James’ nephew, David Riddle, […]
Linda Sue Smith (8/24/2021) - Linda Sue Smith, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Reid Heath in Richmond. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Richmond to the late Stanley and Mary (Woltja) Judy. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith, Sr. Linda […]
David A. Feemster (8/24/2021) - David A. Feemster, 98, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Cambridge City. He was born on June 21, 1923 in Crawfordsville, IN to Allison M. and Elizabeth (Iliff) Feemster. David was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School and then attended Wabash College and was a member of Sigma Chi […]
Kathryn “Katy” M. Richardson (8/24/2021) - Kathryn “Katy” M. Richardson, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Katy was born May 9, 1935 in Barbourville, KY. A visitation for family & friends for Katy will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 27, 2021 […]
Stevie Lee Neal (8/24/2021) - Stevie Lee Neal, age 58, a New Castle resident, passed away at Henry Community Health Hospital Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born November 25, 1962, a son of Ramey and Lois Upchurch Neal. Stevie had worked as a correctional officer with the State Prison. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kern Neal; stepchildren, […]
Arthur A. Jones (8/24/2021) - Arthur A. Jones, age 84, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1937 in Albany, Kentucky and was the son of Roy and Pearl Combest Jones. Arthur had retired from Delco Remy in Anderson, Indiana. He loved to travel and spend winters in Nevada. […]
Virgil Alan “Pappy” Ronan (8/24/2021) - Virgil Alan “Pappy” Ronan, 70, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, August 22, 2021 at his home. The youngest of four children of Floyd Darrel and Bertha Mildred Stapp Ronan, Alan was born in Rushville, Indiana on August 14, 1951 and graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School with the class […]
Gabriel Joseph Stone (8/24/2021) - Gabriel Joseph Stone, 14, of Connersville passed away late Saturday evening, August 21, 2021 at his home. A son of Ronald Joseph Stone and Renee Allen Gough, Gabriel was born in Oxford, Ohio on August 31, 2006. Gabriel was an active 8th grade student at Connersville Middle School and in his free time enjoyed playing […]
Randy H. Brewster (8/23/2021) - Randy H. Brewster, 68, of Straughn passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born November 22, 1952 in New Castle to the late Hollan H. and Eva Mae (Shelton) Brewster. Randy was a 1971 graduate of Blue River Valley High school and later went on […]
Terry Moore Green (8/23/2021) - Terry Moore Green, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 19th, 2021. Terry was born August 21st, 1941, in Muncie, IN to the late Clifford A. Green and Myrtle C. (Southerland) Green. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1959. Terry worked for the Pepsi Co. for several years before opening his […]
Margaret L Robbins (8/22/2021) - Margaret L Robbins, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Richmond IN on December 9, 1932, and the daughter of the late LeRoy and Effie (Burdine) Ellis and was the widow of Kirby J. Robbins of 48 years, who died January 5, 2018. Margaret graduated from Richmond […]
John E. Pitcher (8/22/2021) - John E. Pitcher, 82, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Ambassador Healthcare, Centerville where he had been a patient for the past nine months. One of six children of Forrest and Dorothy Hall Pitcher, John was born in Connersville on June 24, 1939 and attended Harrisburg High School. On February 15, 1958, […]
Virginia Irene Luecke (8/22/2021) - Virginia Irene Luecke, 85, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, August 19, 2021. One of eight children of the late Sam and Virginia Thenis Kelley, Virginia was born in Connersville on March 3, 1936. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1954. On June 5, 1954, […]
Elizabeth Joan Vanderpool (8/22/2021) - In loving memory of Elizabeth Joan Vanderpool who died peacefully at home surrounded by adoring family on Tuesday evening August 17th, 2021. Elizabeth (Liz) was the daughter of Josie & Clyde Lawson and she was one of 13 siblings. Elizabeth was a life-long resident of New Castle, Indiana. Her career with the State of Indiana […]
Linda Kay Lee Presley (8/22/2021) - Linda Kay Lee Presley, age 68, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida. Linda was born on September 15, 1952, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Lloyd and Bessie Ross Lee. She worked as a radio sales manager and was the District Manager of Medical Waste Sales […]
Wanda Lou Street (8/22/2021) - Wanda Lou Street, 85, of McCordsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born March 30, 1936 in Taswell, Indiana to Clysten and Fern Brubeck Knight. She received her high school diploma from Richmond High School. After graduation, she married Kenneth D. Street. Wanda and Kenny had three children, Teresa “Terry”, Trudy […]