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Tommy Cantrell (2/11/2021) - Tommy Cantrell, 66, Liberty, passed away Saturday, February, 6, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Tommy was born to James Calvin Cantrell Sr. and Kathleen Ratliff Cantrell on January 5, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana. Tommy attended local area schools. He was an avid movie watcher, he especially enjoyed Westerns. Tommy loved John Wayne and enjoyed […]
Betty Jane Waltz (2/11/2021) - Betty Jane Waltz, 91, of Hagerstown, Indiana went to be with her beloved husband Bill on February 9, 2021, after passing away at Golden Rule Nursing Home, Hospice Care of Richmond, Indiana. Betty was born May 11, 1929 in Rush County, Indiana to the late William W. and Edith (Davis) Brumfield. She was a 1947 […]
Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers (2/11/2021) - Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 20, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Loren and Margaret Brumley Steele, Sandy was a life-long resident of this community. She worked as a CPA at H&R Block for more than 40 years. Sandy was […]
Paul Sullivan (2/11/2021) - Paul Sullivan of Winchester IN passed away January 31st 2021 at Reid Hospital Born September 17th 1936 in Huntsville IN. Paul was a graduate of Spartanburg High School where he participated in numerous sports. Retired from Alcoa in Richmond Indiana. Paul is survived by step children Diane Marie, David Andrew, and Rebecca Ellen Miley. He […]
Sharon Gay Owens Meade (2/11/2021) - Sharon Gay Owens Meade, age 69, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. She was a patient at Ball Hospital Muncie, Indiana. She was born July 27, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Arnold and June Dishman Owens. She was a New Castle resident all […]
Juanita Ruth York (2/10/2021) - Juanita Ruth York, 96 of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 8, 2021. Juanita was born in Thorpe, West Virginia on July 14, 1924 to the late Jacob and Cloie Martin Jarrett. Juanita began her education in a one room schoolhouse in McDowell County, West Virginia. She later moved to Indiana […]
Carolyn Baker (2/10/2021) - Carolyn Baker, 77, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at her home. One of five children of Ollie J. and Nelda M. Blemker Baker, Carolyn was born in Connersville on August 20, 1943 and attended Connersville schools. Although she never married, Carolyn helped raise several of her nieces and nephews. She […]
Randy Robert Gilliam (2/10/2021) - Randy Robert Gilliam, 60, of Richmond, died February 4, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 5, 1960, in Indianapolis to Robert and Sally Gilliam. He worked as a tile contractor and was an Army veteran. He enjoyed being with his grandsons, hunting, and his Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Randy is survived by […]
Terry K. Jarvis (2/10/2021) - Terry K. Jarvis, 77, Dublin, passed away Monday evening February 8, 2021 at Golden Rule Nursing Home in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Raymond and Mary (Hendricks) Jarvis, Terry was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 24, 1943. Terry and his family had lived in Indianapolis before moving to the Western Wayne community […]
Twilla Mae Sutton (2/9/2021) - Twilla Mae Sutton, age 85, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 7, 1935 in New Castle, a daughter of the late William L. and Cleo Olive Moore Ocker. She was a New Castle resident most of her life and a graduate […]
Darleen May Barnes (2/9/2021) - Darleen May Barnes, 78, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. A daughter of Norman Glenn and Bertha Lavaughn Dunn Harris, Darleen was born on August 2, 1942 in Connersville. On April 8, 1964, Darleen married Carl Ozias Barnes in West Palm Beach, Florida and they moved […]
Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Hampton (2/9/2021) - Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Hampton 78 of Richmond got her wings Saturday, February 6, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born November 15, 1942, in Richmond to Elmer & Gladys Dunn Griffin and lived here all her life. Betty attended Richmond Schools and worked at Richmond Baking Company, Huffy’s Bicycle, and […]
David Eversole (2/8/2021) - David Eversole, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 21, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alex and Alta Mae Davis Eversole, David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School. David worked for Dunham-Lehr and G.W. Davis. He enjoyed listening to music, playing […]
Delores Louise Doherty (2/8/2021) - Delores Louise Doherty, age 89, New Paris, died peacefully at her home on February 1, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1931 in Addy, Washington to John Hiram and Edna Lucille Harrel Dearinger. Delores was a secretary at Natco for over 30 years and was a member of Saint John Catholic Church in New […]
Ritchy Cornett (2/8/2021) - Ritchy Cornett, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on February 6, 2021. He was born September 18, 1968, to Richard and Magadleana Cornett, in Harlan County, Kentucky. Ritchy lived in Wayne County most of his life. He was an animal lover, an avid hunter and loved games. He leaves to cherish his memory, […]
Joan Hunt (2/8/2021) - Joan Hunt passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Milton on August 21, 1932 to Willard H and Ethel Garnelle Davis Barnes. Joan was a Wampus Cat graduating in 1950 from Cambridge City High School. She married Glen Allen Hunt on June […]
Jeraldine “Jerry” Wright (2/7/2021) - Jeraldine “Jerry” Wright, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home. She was born February 3, 1932 in New Castle to the late Virgil and Gladys (Cole) Tinkle. She was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and retired from Modernfold after 25 years of […]
Vivian Ann Gabbard Hamilton (2/7/2021) - Vivian Ann Gabbard Hamilton, 77, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, February 5, 2021 at Reid Health of Connersville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in Laurel North Cemetery. Friends may call at […]
Roberta Lavine Rummel (2/7/2021) - Roberta Lavine Rummel, 94, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 5, 2021 at her residence She was born September 4, 1926 in Shelby County, Indiana, one of ten children of Albert and Bertha Hendrickson Cowin. Roberta for 21 years was employed by Rex Manufacturing and its successor Philco-Ford. She then worked in the […]
Esther Marie Garwood (2/7/2021) - Esther Marie Garwood, 94, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born June 10, 1926 in North Washington, Pennsylvania to Orion Raymond and Blanche Mariah Rihel Brown. Esther was a registered nurse trained by the Army Nurse Cadet program and graduated from Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing […]
Evelyn Louise (Lynn) Sparks (2/7/2021) - Evelyn Louise (Lynn) Sparks 47 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. Evelyn Passed away at Reid health with her mother Laura Ellis and Uncle Danny Lemons by her side. Evelyn was born in Marion, Indiana August 21, 1973, to Laura Ellis and Randy Burnett. She attended Winchester Community High […]
Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron (2/7/2021) - Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her home. Born September 5, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to General May and Georgia Burke, Carla was a life-long resident of this community. She was full of life, one of a kind, and had a very kind and loving […]Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall (2/7/2021) - After a long life, filled with family and service, Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall passed away on February 3, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born in Canada on March 13, 1926, Dorothie and her family moved to Detroit when she was three. While in high school she met Webster “Web” Hall, her husband of 72 years. […]
Linda Lou Hughes (2/7/2021) - Linda Lou Hughes, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 30, 1945, in Santa Ana, California, to William and Hazel Heithaus Replogle, Linda was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a school bus driver for Centerville-Abington Schools for 40 years. Linda served as a […]
Linda Joan Arvin (2/7/2021) - Linda Joan Arvin, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Born January 18, 1941, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, to Sam and Gola Thornsberry Terry, Linda lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1960 graduate of Hindman High School in Knott County, Kentucky. Linda was the […]
Della Reed (2/5/2021) - Della Reed, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born December 29, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana to Mary McComis and Alfred Reed. Della was a homemaker and a mother. She loved her family, grandbabies and friends. She is survived by her daughter Natasha Reed (Preston Garrett); son Jesse Reed; sisters Elizabeth […]
Stacey Jo Riebsomer (2/5/2021) - Stacey Jo Riebsomer, 47, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home. One of eight children of Joseph Francis and Patricia Lakes Riebsomer, Stacey was born in Connersville on October 2, 1973 and attended Connersville schools. In her leisure time, Stacey enjoyed kayaking, tubing, swimming, and spending time with her […]
Darlene Kay Wagers (2/5/2021) - Darlene Kay Wagers, 61, of Richmond died January 24, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. She was born July 27, 1959, in Richmond to Christopher and Ethel Eversole Wagers and lived here all her life. She was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer. She enjoyed watching T.V. and being with her friends at […]
Patricia Pope Stinson (2/5/2021) - Patricia Pope Stinson, age 71, of New Castle, passed away following a year long battle with metastatic breast cancer, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born January 22, 1950, in Kingston, Tennessee to Fred and Lillie Mae (Brewster) Pope. Patricia grew up in Hagerstown, graduating in 1968. She loved to travel and lived in […]
Stanley Dean Cornett (2/5/2021) - Stanley Dean Cornett, 69, of Aurora, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 3, 2021 at Forest Park Health Care. He was born October 19, 1951 in Fayette County, the younger of two children of Theo and Dorothy Morgan Cornett. Stanley lived in Connersville until moving to Aurora, Indiana for residence fifteen years ago. Survivors […]