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Frank Steven Rodefer (8/13/2024) - Obituary pending… View full obituary
Kelly Jo Miller (8/13/2024) - Kelly Jo Miller passed away at her home on August 11, 2024. She was born November9, 1968 in Richmond, Indiana to Vickie Cassel and Jack View full obituary
Hazel Smith (8/13/2024) - Hazel Smith age 90 of Richmond died August 11, 2024 at Arbor Trace. she was born October 20, 1933 in Jep Hill, Kentucky.to Arthur and View full obituary
Robert (Bob) Marquis (8/13/2024) - Bob (Robert) E. Marquis passed away at the age of 82 on the morning of August 7th, 2024, with his small but mighty family by View full obituary
Angelina Jonae King (8/13/2024) - Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary
Larry Ray Back (8/12/2024) - Larry Ray Back, 81, of Knightstown passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 15, 1942 in Shirley, Indiana to the late Clarence and Faith (Richmond) Back. Happy… Loving… Dedicated… These are just some of the words that describe Larry. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making […]
Kathryn Lynn “Happy” Pierce (8/12/2024) - Kathryn Lynn “Happy” Pierce, age 62, passed away on August 11, 2024, at her residence in Straughn, Indiana. She was born on August 14, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Bill and Deena (Sheets) Williams. Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Tri High School. She worked at ICAP Head Start for many years […]
Phyllis J. Acra (8/12/2024) - Phyllis J. Acra, 87, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born April 1, 1937, in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Luken) Harpring. Phyllis committed much of her life to healthcare services as a registered nurse, much of which was spent as an ICU/CCU […]
Roy McGuire (8/12/2024) - Roy McGuire, 81, of Connersville went home to be with his heavenly father on August 12, 2024. He was born at home in rural Fayette View full obituary
Stephen “Steve” Paul Michael (8/12/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Stephen Paul Michael, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at home. Born August 13, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel Paul and Wyvonna Mildred Ruby Michael, he was a lifelong resident of this community. Steve attended Starr Elementary and Test Junior High School and was a 1968 graduate […]
Rodney “Rod” Smalley (8/12/2024) - Obituary and services are pending
Preston Lee Geese (8/11/2024) - BLUFFTON, Ind. – Preston Lee Geese, age 30, of Bluffton, Indiana, died Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born February 15, 1994, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Preston was a graduate of Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ian Geese. A Celebration of Life for Preston Lee Geese will be […]
Vickie Anderson (8/9/2024) - Obituary pending… View full obituary
James Hobson Jr. (8/9/2024) - James Isaac Hobson Jr. 79, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1945, View full obituary
Carol L. (Aldrich) Thomas (8/9/2024) - Carol L. (Aldrich) Thomas, 84, of Wilkinson, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 7, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born February 14, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert T. and Hilda Mae (Anderson) Aldrich.  A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carol worked at several places and then […]
Wesley D. “Wes” Cumins (8/9/2024) - Wesley D. “Wes” Cumins, 88, of Shirley, was called home to be with our Lord, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on May 15, 1936 in Fort Recovery, Ohio and was the son of the late Forrest Wesley and Florence Ada (Youmans) Cumins. Wes was a proud […]
Martha Jane Sizemore (8/8/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Jane Sizemore, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center. Born May 21, 1926, to Charles Godfrey and Ruby Marlow Godfrey, Martha has been a resident of this community since 1996, coming from Greenfield, Indiana. She was a 1944 graduate of […]
Lloyd Stamper (8/8/2024) - CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Lloyd Raymond Stamper, 72,  passed away Tuesday evening August 6, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Van and Evelyn (Waters) Stamper, Lloyd was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 11, 1952.  Lloyd was raised in the Lewisville and Seymour communities and graduated from Chrysler High School […]
Alice Jean “Jeanie” Fairchild (8/7/2024) - Alice Jean “Jeanie” Fairchild, 86, of Spiceland passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the presence of her family, while at the Willows in New Castle. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Shirley, Indiana to the late Woodrow and Celia (Whisman) Smalley.  Jeanie was a 1956 graduate of Wilkinson High School in Wilkinson, […]
Janet F. Clark (8/6/2024) - Janet Faye (Cheek) Clark, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee, having attained the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 15 days. She was born in New Castle, Indiana, on Saturday, March 20, 1954, the daughter of Virgil and Mary (Wolford) Cheek. She […]
Kenneth C. Mosier (8/6/2024) - Kenneth C. Mosier, II, 80, of Richmond, passed away July 30, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus, Richmond, after a long illness. He was born View full obituary
Leamon “Red” Slaven (8/6/2024) - Leamon “Red” Slaven, 90, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on September 10, 1933 in McCreary County, Kentucky, a son of the late General and Mary “Did” Slaven. Leamon served his country in the United States Navy and was married […]
Phyllis Moody (8/6/2024) - Phyllis Mae Moody, 96, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. One of six children, a daughter to the late Theodore and Nellie Mae Harbert Phillips. Phyllis was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 15, 1927 and graduated from New Point High School with […]
Russell Puckett, Jr. (8/6/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit View full obituary
Marilyn N. Tucker (8/6/2024) - OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary
Robert Lee “Bob” Miller (8/6/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Lee Miller, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home. Born April 29, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Forrest Lee Miller and Ann Lucille (Ready) Osbun, Robert was a longtime resident of this area. Robert served as a medic in Korea for the U. S. Navy. He […]
Rosemary E. Collins (8/6/2024) - Rosemary E. Collins, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born August 23, 1942 to the late Howard E. And Mildred S. (Sluterbeck) Eby. Rosemary was an excellent artist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her […]
Rick Lee Burris (8/6/2024) - Rick Lee Burris, 65 of New Castle, finished his journey and went home Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late Willie and Georgia Lillian Wright Burris. Rick worked many years at Martin Tire and made a living as […]
Gary L. Boyles (8/5/2024) - Gary L. Boyles, 72, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024, at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 30, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son of the late Lloyd Franklin and Viva Lee (Roberts) Boyles. Gary spent his early years in Little Rock, AR, Washington, DC, and […]
Douglas Martel Cox (8/5/2024) - Obituary Pending View full obituary