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Patricia “Trish” Elaine York Wood (11/6/2021) - Patricia “Trish” Elaine York Wood, age 61, left this earth to join all her loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born August 22, 1960, a daughter of Lyle and Sallie Howe. Trish was an outstanding mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. Even on her worst days, she could make the […]
Ronald Beck Tower (11/6/2021) - New Castle resident Ronald Beck Tower, age 80, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at home following a lengthy illness. Born June 15, 1941 in New Castle, he was the son of Sylvester and Hazel Collins Tower. He was a 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. He served as a field operator in the […]
John T. Funkhouser (11/6/2021) - John T. Funkhouser, age 72, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed Monday, November 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born April 14, 1949, in Belmont, Ohio, to John and Ethel Moore Funkhouser, John moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1982. He served in the U.S. Navy. John worked as a bricklayer for F.A. Wilhelm Construction […]
Geneva O. Johnson (11/6/2021) - Geneva O. Johnson, 93, of Lynn, IN passed away early Friday, November 5, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born October 22, 1928 in Winchester, IN, the daughter of Malhon and Pauline (Cook) Dalzell. She was a 1947 graduate of Spartanburg High School of Spartanburg, IN. Geneva retired in 1991 […]
Donald Greg Thompson (11/6/2021) - Donald Greg Thompson, 53, of Greens Fork, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. No public services are planned at this time. Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown.
Nancy Jane (Wolfe) Wright (11/5/2021) - Nancy Jane (Wolfe) Wright, passed away peacefully October 18th, 2021 at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, FL. She was born May 29 1955 in Portland, IN, the daughter of Bob and Joan (Stewart) Wolfe. She was a graduate of Winchester High School and Ball State University with a degree in accounting. She worked as an […]
Donna Diane Gordnier (11/5/2021) - Donna Diane Gordnier, 67, of Richmond, passed away on November 2, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1954 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Steward) Showalter. Donna was a 1972 graduate of Connersville High School. She worked at Reid Health in Richmond, Wishard of Indianapolis, Advantage Home Care, and Bethany Home […]
Ardin R. Chaney (11/5/2021) - Ardin R. Chaney, age 85, passed away on Tuesday November 2, 2021, while at home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 7, 1936, to John L. and Dorothy Paul Chaney and had lived in the area all his life. Ardin graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1955. He married his sweetheart Iona […]
Brandon Russell Conn Ritchie (11/5/2021) - Brandon Russell Conn Ritchie, age 36, born May 14, 1985, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 1, 2021. Brandon loved playing the bass guitar on stage in front of crowds. Years ago, he was the bass guitar player for the band “Drop Kick Billy.” When he wasn’t playing the guitar, he loved spending time with his […]
Roy Roach (11/5/2021) - Roy Roach, age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born April 27, 1941 in Gainesville, Georgia a son of Therman and Lilly Franklin Roach. He was a truck driver for many years and had attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Castle, Indiana. He is […]
Evelyn York (11/5/2021) - Evelyn York, 77, of Connersville died on Monday November 1, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Evelyn was born to Leo and Jenny (Hendrix) Madden in Hyden, Kentucky on May 29, 1944. She attended schools in Hyden, graduating from the Lilly High School. She was a Qualified Medication Aide (Q.M.A.) for many years […]
Laura Diane Vickers (11/5/2021) - Laura Diane Vickers, age 69, Centerville, passed away at Reid Health on November 4, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1952, to Richard and Edna Thompson; and was a lifelong resident of Centerville. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries until the closed in 2009. She retired from Keihin Manufacturing […]
Cora Collins (11/5/2021) - Cora Collins, age 85, Beattyville, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home in Beattyville, KY. Cora was born April 10, 1936 in Beattyville, KY, a daughter to the late Cleveland & Mary Jane (Newton) Terry. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Kings Highway Holiness Church. She is survived by […]
Norma Lee Buckley (11/5/2021) - Norma Lee Buckley, 82, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021. She was born April 27, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jennie Long Wedding, and a lifelong resident of Connersville. She was a 1957 graduate of Connersville High School working during summers between 1953 and 1962, managing the concessions […]
Benjamin Van Lieu (11/5/2021) - Benjamin Van Lieu, age 63, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born January 26, 1958 in Elkhart, Indiana, a son of Eugene Paul Van Lieu and Josephine Fisher. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Mt. Summit Cemetery, […]
Brian Howard “Hawg” Powell (11/5/2021) - Brian Howard “Hawg” Powell, 53, of Richmond, passed away November 3, 2021, at his home unexpectedly. He was born March 19, 1968, in Richmond to Alva Ray Powell Jr. and Gloria Jean Johnson and lived here all of his life. He worked for 27 years at Smarrelli General Contractor and was a past board member […]
Marlene “Lucy” Moore (11/5/2021) - Marlene “Lucy” Moore, age 85, a New Castle resident, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born July 6, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana. Lucy was a lifelong New Castle resident and a graduate of New Castle High School. She was a homemaker and had also worked several years […]
Boone Barrett (11/3/2021) - Boone Barrett, 55, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born December 4, 1965 in Evansville, Indiana to Darvin and Barbara Manley Barrett. He was raised by his mother and step-father, David Arthur. On June 22, 1996, he married Patricia Seeley in Laurel. […]
R. Eugene Nobbe (11/3/2021) - R. Eugene Nobbe, 88, of Connersville, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 16, 1933 in Fayette County, one of five children of Albert Nobbe and Gladys Locke Nobbe. He graduated from Orange High School in 1951. In July of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where […]
Robert E. Barnes (11/3/2021) - Robert E. Barnes, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Lynn, IN, to Oscar and Virginia (Shockney) Barnes. Robert was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. He served with the Indiana National Guard. Robert worked maintenance […]
Jewell Spears (11/3/2021) - It is with great sadness that the family of Jewell Spears of Richmond announces she passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2021, at the age of 87. Mrs. Spears was a devoted mother, wife, friend, community volunteer, and a trailblazer in the field of nursing. She spent most of her life in […]
Larry Mangus (11/3/2021) - Larry D. Mangus, age 50, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born October 31, 1971, the son of Vickie Detharidge. Larry was a resident of Wayne County and drove a semi for many years before obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in social services. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved animals, kids and […]
Julie C. Rose (11/3/2021) - Julie C. Rose, age 53, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. Born January 10, 1968, in Landsdale, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Kay Shantz O’Brien, Julie lived in Wayne County for many years. She was a florist, she loved being a grandma to Leah, a pet mom to […]
Janet K. Wagner (11/2/2021) - Janet K. Wagner, 66, of Muncie passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born December 16, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late William and Ann (Huckaby) McLaughlin. Janet had been employed at The Star Press in Muncie for 35 years. She enjoyed […]
Howard Stanley Hudelson (11/2/2021) - Howard Stanley Hudelson, 75, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born June 14, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Charles Milton and Verna Opal (Bunch) Hudelson. Stan was a 1964 graduate of Spiceland High School. He worked as a […] Patricia A. Tillson (11/2/2021) - Patricia A. Tillson 74, of Greens Fork, IN passed peacefully on Saturday October 30, 2021 with her loving family around her. She was born on February 3, 1947 in Piqua OH to Verdon and Bertha (Addison) Mitchell. She married Conley A. Tillson July 15, 1972 and lived much of her life in the Greens Fork […] Rand C. McCammon (11/2/2021) - Rand C. McCammon 56 of Richmond passed away November 1, 2021, at Reid Health after complications due to COVID-19. He was born June 10, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio to D’Ellis and Norma J. Fossett McCammon; he lived in Charlotte, NC., before moving to Richmond seven years ago. He was a chef who was very health […]
George E. Chaney Jr. (11/1/2021) - George E. Chaney Jr., age 84, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2021. He was born March 19, 1937, to George and Virginia Marie Chaney Sr. George was born and raised in Everton, Indiana, and was a graduate of Connersville Senior High School. He had lived 61 years […]
Michael “Mike” Julian Johnson (11/1/2021) - Webster – Michael “Mike” Julian Johnson was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, 30 October 2021, after a short illness at the age of 63. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to Julian and Ramona (née Barker) Johnson on 26 February 1958 and attended Whitewater Elementary School and Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School, graduating in 1977. He […]
Kimberly Ann Hayworth (11/1/2021) - Kimberly Ann Hayworth, 59, Lewisville, passed away Thursday evening October 28, 2021 from injuries she received from an automobile accident in Henry County, Indiana. A daughter of the late Gene and Patricia (Vail) Allen, Kimberly was born in New Castle, Indiana on November 21, 1961. She lived her entire life in Henry County and has […]