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Cynthia (Cindy) Young Herold (11/13/2021) - Cynthia (Cindy) Young Herold, age 66, Richmond, passed away Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was born in Richmond, Indiana to Samuel and Virginia Wessel Young on July 16, 1955. She attended Richmond schools and graduated from RHS in 1973. She enjoyed flower […]
Cynthia Ann Glenn (11/13/2021) - Cynthia Ann Glenn, age 57, unexpectedly passed away November 7, 2021 peacefully in her Indianapolis home. She was born in Indianapolis on November 10, 1963 daughter of Jon A. Glenn and Dorothy M. Houk Glenn. Cindy attended Centerville High school class of 1982. At a young age she had a passion for animals, especially her […]
Mark Edward Becker (11/13/2021) - Mark Edward Becker, age 64, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Reid Health. Mark was born on December 7, 1956, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Donald and Sally Pursell Becker. He moved to Centerville in 2004. Mark worked as an insurance auditor at Chubb Insurance in Richmond until the time of […]
Elbert Moore (11/13/2021) - Elbert Moore, 82, of Connersville passed away early Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of eight children of Alfred and Viola Terry Moore, Elbert was born in McKee, Kentucky on February 9, 1939. On September 19, 1986, Elbert married the former Debbie Peyton in Batavia, Ohio. Mrs. Moore survives. An avid […]
Richard A. Johnson (11/12/2021) - Richard A. Johnson, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, at Reid Health. He was born November 19, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Lester James & Blanche Alice Bradshaw Johnson. Richard was formerly employed with Richmond Community Schools and retired from Reid Health after 20 years of service. Richard is survived by his […]
Stephanie Marie Buck (11/12/2021) - Stephanie Marie Buck, age 34, passed away after a hard battle from a brain aneurysm Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born April 19, 1987 in Franklin, In and a resident of New Castle, In. Stephanie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Stephanie is survived by her mother, […]
Beverly J. Pennycuff (11/12/2021) - Beverly J. Pennycuff, age 67, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 22, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Edwin and Louiza (Van Berckelaer) Sloan. She was a 1972 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle. Beverly loved […]
Johnnie V. Garrett (11/11/2021) - Johnnie V. Garrett, 93, Richmond, IN, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at Reid Hospital. She was a native of Spring Garden, Alabama and came to Richmond with her spouse, William T. Garrett. He is survived by two sons, William T. Garrett and Juan Garrett (both of Indianapolis) and three daughters, Peggie Garrett (Indianapolis), Shirley […]
Sandra Jean Moore (11/11/2021) - Sandra Jean Moore, 80, resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born August 13, 1941 in Huntington, West Virginia to Richard Cobb and Opal Snodgrass. A beloved lifelong educator, Sandy’s contributions and volunteer efforts often transcended the classroom. The following recognizes some of her many efforts: Induction into […]
William D. Naylor (11/11/2021) - William D. Naylor, age 57, passed away at Reid Health on November 6, 2021. He was born May 12, 1964, to Walter and Freda Naylor, in New Castle, Indiana. He is survived by two daughters: Tiffany Naylor and Lindsey Davis; and grandchildren. There is no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with […]
Nicky Davidson (11/11/2021) - Nicky Davidson, 51, of Williamsburg passed away November 9, 2021, after a long illness. He was born December 13, 1969, in Richmond to Amos and Virgie L. Flanery Davidson and lived in this area all of his life. He worked for Mid Town Cars and attended Mercy’s Way Church. Nicky is survived by his father, his wife […]
Paula D. Sapp (11/11/2021) - Paula D. Sapp, age 52, a resident of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born March 25, 1969 in Tampa, Florida, a daughter of the late Walter and Paulette Pearson Christie. Paula was a longtime resident of Mooreland and New Castle where she worked for New Castle Foam Rubber for many […]
James “Jr.” Lawson (11/11/2021) - James “Jr.” Lawson, age 67, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 8, 2021 at Waters Edge Nursing Facility in Muncie, In. He was born September 21, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Clyde and Josie Terry Lawson. James worked as a security guard most of his adult life. However, James […]
Betty Ray Joyner Chowning (11/11/2021) - Betty Ray Joyner Chowning, 92, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, November 8, 2021 at Heritage House of Connersville. She was born March 3, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana to Eula Joyner, and she was a graduate of Milton High School where she participated in cheerleading. On June 25, 1947, she married Earl Chowning of […]
Mary Kathryn “Kay” Webb Weber (11/11/2021) - Mary Kathryn “Kay” Webb Weber died November 9, 2021, in Richmond, Indiana, and will dwell in the House of the Lord with her Heavenly Father forever. Freed from the pain of crippling arthritis, there is only room for rest. I have written my obituary in 2020, so that I can share my own story. Born […]
Darrell Charles Ronan (11/11/2021) - Darrell Charles Ronan, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born November 10, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde M. and Opal Livingston Ronan, Darrell was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School. While still in high school, Darrell began his career at […] Betty June Smith (11/10/2021) - Betty June Smith, age 84, passed away at her residence on November 4, 2021. She was born to Charles and Anna White in New Paris, Ohio. Betty was a homemaker and a member of Solid Rock Ministries; where she was baptized at age 69. She loved to walk and would walk everywhere. Betty loved her […]
Stanley Clark (11/10/2021) - Lifetime Connersville resident Stanley Clark, 74, died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. Stanley was born to James B. and Bessie Blanton Clark on December 4, 1946. He attended Connersville High School graduating with the class of 1966. Stanley was a devoted husband to the former Ada Ruth McFarland, whom preceded him […]
Bruce Warren LaMar (11/9/2021) - Bruce Warren LaMar, 70, of Richmond died November 6, 2021, at his home after a short illness. He was born December 2, 1950, in Hartford City to Velmer “Bud and Ella Katheryn Warren LaMar and lived in Richmond for fifteen years. He retired from GTE (Verizon). He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and […]
Barbara Ann Brown Showalter (11/9/2021) - Barbara Ann Brown Showalter, 66, Richmond, was called home to be with Jesus on Nov. 8, 2021. She was born July 2, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Keith C. and Phyllis (Pohlar) Brown. She lived in Indiana, Illinois, and Florida. She bravely fought cancer for 14 years. Barb was the mother of Kristy […]
Miriam Rees (11/9/2021) - Miriam Rees, age 82 of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Friday November 5, 2021. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 10, 1939, to Virgil O. Cox and Ruth M. Warren Finley. Miriam was a lifetime member of First Christian Church and graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. […]
Jeffrey C. Jones (11/9/2021) - Jeffrey C. Jones, age 69, Richmond, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Reid Health. Born August 15, 1952, in Connersville, Indiana, to Charlie and Delores Morgan Jones, Jeff lived in this community most of his life. He graduated from Connersville High School. Jeff worked in the construction industry. He was multi-talented, including being a champion […]
Janice Ellen Bragg (11/9/2021) - Janice Ellen Bragg, Richmond, passed from this life on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Reid Health. She was a native of Richmond, Indiana, and a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School. She lived in Richmond most of her life except for a few years, 1961-1964, when she and her husband resided in his hometown, Fountain […]
Rosemarie Wuertemberger (11/7/2021) - Rosemarie Wuertemberger, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born on November 14, 1930, to Edward and Lucy Cable Kruckeberg. “Rosie”, as she was known to family and friends, grew up in Versailles, Ohio, before moving with her family to Boston, Indiana, where she attended Boston […]
Phyllis Kay Green (11/7/2021) - Phyllis Kay Green, 80, Largo, Florida, passed away Thursday evening November 4, 2021 at her home in Largo, Florida. A daughter of the late Willard Howard and Ethel Garnell (Davis) Barnes, Phyllis was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on February 19, 1941. She was raised in the Cambridge City and Dublin communities and graduated from […]
Barbara Jo Pratt (11/7/2021) - Barbara Jo Pratt, age 66, passed peacefully October 31, 2021, at Auburn Village in Auburn, Indiana. Barb was born on October 2, 1955 and lived most of her life in Anderson, Indiana. A daughter to the late Maxine (Lawrence) and William Mahaney, Barb was one of eight children. A widow to Russell Pratt, who passed […]
Carole Jean (Johnson) Conningham (11/7/2021) - Carole Jean (Johnson) Conningham, 77, of Dublin, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning November 6, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana while surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Elizabeth (Johnson) and James Case, Carole was born on July 23, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana. Carole lived most of her life in Milton […]
Carlos Doolin Jr. (11/6/2021) - Carlos Doolin Jr., age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Reid Health and is now home with his Lord and Savior. Born November 26, 1963, in Arjay, Kentucky, to Carlos and Easter Wagner Doolin Sr., Carlos lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a lifelong mechanic. Carlos was also […]
Glenna Faye Van Sickle (11/6/2021) - Glenna Faye Van Sickle, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Glenna was born on February 17, 1942, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Edgar and Arzella Fielden Estridge. She worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Friends Fellowship Community for 25 years. Glenna had a heart for serving […]
Kathleen Sue “Kathy’ Reece (11/6/2021) - Kathleen Sue “Kathy’ Reece, 69, of Richmond, died November 3, 2021, unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born March 29, 1952, in New Castle to Robert “Bob” Gamber and Edith Beard and had lived in Wayne Country all her life. She retired from Reid Hospital and was a graduate of Hagerstown High […]