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Carole Elain Vance Moegerle (10/17/2021) - Carole Elain Vance Moegerle, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville, Indiana. Born July 6, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Orville P. and Estelle Muriel Masters Vance, Carole was a life-long resident of Wayne and Union County, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1954. Carole […]
Rissie W. Purcell (10/17/2021) - Rissie W. Purcell 96 of Boston died October 14, 2021, at Arbor Trace. She was born December 8, 1924, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Clennie and Lilly Rimmel Sigmon and has lived in Boston since 1950. She retired from Berman’s Drug Store. She was a member of the Boston United Church of Christ and the […]
Dorothy Ann “Dot” DeGuira (10/17/2021) - Dorothy Ann “Dot” DeGuira, age 93, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 11, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bernard and Harriett Thomas Kohnle, Dot lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She retired from Richmond Community Schools, where she worked as a […]
Candice Suzanne (Hoffman) Clouse (10/17/2021) - Candice Suzanne (Hoffman) Clouse, 42, Lynn, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on October 14, 2021 after a courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her husband of 12 years, Joshua Clouse, her children Jordan (Katlynn) Smith, Levi and Lydia Clouse; her parents Fred (Linda) […]
Ted M. Roberts (10/15/2021) - Ted M. Roberts, age 69, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 13. Ted was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 9, 1952 to Max E. & Charlotte J. Thomas Roberts. He was a 1970 graduate of Northeastern High School. On August 22, 1970 he married the former Donna Kay Goodwin. […]
Debra L. Bowling (10/15/2021) - Debra L. Bowling, age 68, Richmond, passed away at her residence on October 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1953, to Charles and Anna Mae Ollis, in Bedford, Indiana. Debra had lived in the Wayne County area most of her life. Debra loved Jesus and was a prayer warrior. […]
Elizabeth (Marino) Sonsini (10/15/2021) - Elizabeth (Marino) Sonsini died October 13, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1930, to Gregorio and Lucia Marino, in Tocco da Casauria, Italy. In 1947, She ventured from Italy to America to marry James “Tony” Sonsini. She was married for 64 years and leaves behind her children Mary […]
Lloyd Fox (10/15/2021) - Lloyd Fox, 88, of Richmond, passed away October 13, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born January 14, 1933, in Jackson Co., Kentucky, to Floyd Wade and Armine Isaac Fox; he lived in this area most of his life. He retired from Johnson Sheet Metal Corporation where he worked in production. Lloyd was a member […]
Rick Little (10/15/2021) - Rick Little, age 63, of Spiceland, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 13th in the comfort of his home. A native of Hagerstown, IN, Rick was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and would later attend taxidermy trade school. A family-man to his core, Rick was a loving husband, outspokenly proud father, and fierce neighbor […]
Robert “Bob” Eugene Lawson (10/15/2021) - Robert “Bob” Eugene Lawson, 72, of New Castle passed away at his residence on October 10, 2021. He was born June 6, 1949 in Muncie, IN, a son of the late Joe Mearl Lawson and Delores Lucille (Covey) Bayes. Bob had a friendly helping spirit that was always willing to help someone in need. Bob […]
Donald Gene Stout (10/15/2021) - Donald Gene Stout, age 90, of Crystal River, Florida passed away peacefully September 25, 2021. He was a former resident of Fayette and Union County, Indiana. He was born in Alquina on March 22, 1931, to Morton and Catherine (Mong) Stout. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. After high school he was inducted […]
Robert L. Paul (10/15/2021) - Robert L. Paul, 81, of San Leandro, California passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana to Richard H. & Virginia (Langdon) Paul. Robert graduated from Howe Military Academy in1959 and then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson from 1959 – 1962. He enlisted […]
Perry Lee Robertson (10/14/2021) - Perry Lee Robertson, 80, of Fountain City, passed away October 13, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born December 18, 1940, in Irvine, KY. to Cecil and Elizabeth Neunan Robertson and lived in this area most of his life. Perry worked in construction and was a member of Indiana Laborers Local #1047. He is survived […]
Wanda Lou Schneider (10/14/2021) - Wanda Lou Schneider, 75, of Liberty died Friday, October 8, 2021 at Whitewater Commons. Wanda was born on September 20, 1946 in Richmond to James C. and Pearl Jarvis Harrison. She was self-employed, formerly owning Trinity Pool and Spa in Centerville. Wanda had a green thumb and a special way with plants. She worked so […]
Juanita Marie Moran (10/14/2021) - Juanita Marie Moran, 90, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday October 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Marie was born April 22, 1931, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Lige William Davis & Naomi Mattie (Guffey) Davis. Marie married the love of her life, George on […]
James E. Grubbs (10/14/2021) - James E. Grubbs, 91, of Fishers and formerly of Hagerstown went to be with his Lord and Savior and be reunited with his wife, Laura, on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born on May 15, 1930 in Modoc to the late Marston and Crystal (Jordan) Grubbs. James is a veteran of the US Army […]
LeEtta Ann LeMaster Monger (10/14/2021) - LeEtta Ann LeMaster Monger, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born January 9, 1939, in Redkey, Indiana, to John and Dortha Delauter LeMaster, Ann had lived in Hagerstown and Richmond, Indiana, since 1970. She graduated from Madison Township School in Jay County, Indiana, earned a Bachelor of […]
Kent Gerald Klinge (10/13/2021) - Kent Gerald Klinge, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. Born August 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Herman Carol and Eleanor Graham Klinge, Kent had lived in Richmond for the past 50 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kent graduated from […]Grover Paul Boggs (10/13/2021) - Grover Paul Boggs, 76, of Connersville, passed away Monday afternoon, October 11, 2021 at his home. He had been under a physician’s care, but his death was unexpected. Grover was born December 31, 1944 in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky, one of four children of Grover and Maymie Robinson Boggs. On October 23, 1965, he married […]
Martha McWilliams (10/13/2021) - Martha McWilliams, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born February 1, 1942 in Meridian/Laurderdale County, Mississippi, a daughter of Sute Mae and Tempie Clark. Before Martha’s retirement, she served as a “very well loved” caretaker within multiple locations of Cardinal […]
Ida Lee “Jerri” Frazier (10/13/2021) - Ida Lee “Jerri” Frazier, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. Jerri was born on December 8, 1925, in Hazel Patch, Kentucky, to Victor C. and Mary M. Mink Owens. She worked as a custodian at Dennis Junior High School and previously worked at Kenart Photo Lab. […]
Wanda L. (Chaney) Denney (10/12/2021) - Wanda L. (Chaney) Denney, 76, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Henry Community Health. She was born on September 22, 1945, in Calhoun, KY, to the late Charlie and Eva Christine (Frailey) Chaney. A 1963 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Wanda worked at Crider’s Drive-In and then for […]
Rebecca “Becky” Francis (10/12/2021) - Rebecca “Becky” Francis, age 65, a resident of rural New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 15, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late George and Geraldine “Gerri” Bell Ford. Becky was a New Castle resident most of her life, and was a homemaker. […]
Virgil E. Vaughn, Jr. (10/12/2021) - Virgil E. Vaughn, Jr. of Carmel, formerly of New Castle, Kokomo, Muncie, and Lafayette, passed away on October 6, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana. Virgil, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was born in New Castle on February 14, 1946. He graduated from Chrysler High School and Ball State University where he earned both a […]
Jimmey R. Sneed (10/12/2021) - Jimmey R. Sneed, age 52, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born October 29, 1968 to Rex Sneed and Yvonne Martin. Jimmey loved his motorcycles and hot rod’s and his special little buddy Desmond Case. He is […]
Lola (Gray) Cole (10/12/2021) - Lola (Gray) Cole, age 73, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Waters in New Castle, Indiana. She was born June 26, 1948 in Jackson County, Kentucky and was the daughter of Lermon and Dema Wright Gray. Lola was a New Castle resident for many years where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, […]
Angela J. Lee (10/12/2021) - Angela J. Lee, 45, of Richmond, died October 9, 2021, after a lengthy illness. she was born August 20, 1976, in Richmond to Walter E. and Cathy Jo Scalf Thompson and lived here all her life. Survivors include her father Walter E. Thompson, two brothers Timothy (Karen) Sparks and Thomas (Stephanie) Sparks of Tulsa Oklahoma, […]
Josephine Elaine (Adams) Kellam (10/12/2021) - Josephine Elaine (Adams) Kellam, 97, of New Castle passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus, in New Castle, IN. She was born on July 12, 1924 to the late Charles and Hazel Adams. Josephine grew up in Mays, IN. She was a graduate of Mays High School, where she was […]
Ruth A. Aversa (10/12/2021) - Ruth A. Aversa, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 8, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born September 29, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ernest H. and Jewell Marie Bratton Campbell, Ruth was a life-long resident of this community. She lived her life for her family, friends, and pets. Survivors include her daughters, Jacqueline Aversa […] Michael Dean Smith (10/12/2021) - Michael Dean Smith, age 66, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by his family. Born June 12, 1955, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Jay C. and Mary Johnson Smith, Michael grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but had lived all over the U.S. and traveled across the […]