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Christine Temple (7/30/2024) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Christine Temple, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born August 20, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emil and Mildred Plessinger Filby, Christine was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Whitewater High School. Christine worked at INA, then took care of […]
Stephen Douglas Squires (7/30/2024) - Stephen “Steve” Douglas Squires, 74, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Steve was born on July 20, 1950 in Connersville. The son of Donald and Roberta Squires, Steve graduated from Connersville High School with the Class of 1968. He then went on to receive his private pilot’s license from Vincennes University. On December […]
Fern Tolson (7/30/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Fern Tolson, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Rosebud Village. Born June 7, 1928, in Campton, Kentucky, to James Henry and Mary Spicer Hatton, Fern lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Friends Fellowship Community and formerly worked at Gennett Records. Fern enjoyed […]
Paula Loraine Witt (7/30/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Paula Loraine Witt, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born September 6, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Verlin Howard and Mary Frances Smith Mantooth, Paula was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Paula enjoyed working jigsaw […]
Keith “Louie” Hall (7/30/2024) - Keith “Louie” Hall, 68, of Eaton, OH, died Monday evening, July 29, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on July 1, 1956, in Daviess County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Floyd T. & Theresa H. (Hester) Hall. Keith has lived in Eaton for over 6 years and was a Truck Driver for […]
Frank McCormick (7/30/2024) - Frank McCormick 81, of New Castle passed away Monday July 29, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Dennis P Shields (7/30/2024) - Dennis P. Shields, 75 of New Castle, and formerly of Ft. Wayne & Marion passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. He was July 10, 1949 in Marion, IN to the late William Preston Shields & Viola (Sailors) Shields . Dennis worked as an Independent Insurance Agent; Insurance Agent for […]Sandra Proffitt (7/30/2024) - DUBLIN- Sandra Sue “Sandy” Proffitt also known by many as “Sam”, 80, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare-Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond, Indiana, on Saturday evening July 27th, 2024. Sam was born in New Castle, Indiana, on January 21st, 1944, to the late Raymond C. and Hazel Marie (Lee) Brown. She was […]
Karen Dietz Donselman (7/30/2024) - Karen Dietz Donselman, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville. A daughter of William and Evelyn Dietz, Karen was born December 17, 1940 in Norwalk, Ohio and attended college at Miami University. On May 7, 1960, Karen married Edward H. Donselman at First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. […]
Sandra Michelle Eleanor Adams (7/29/2024) - Sandra Michelle Eleanor Adams, 59, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2024 at her residence. The oldest of three children of Donald D. and Betty JoAnn Adams, Sandy was born October 15, 1964, in Connersville. Sandy was employed for over ten years at Visteon/Ford. She enjoyed being a homemaker. In her leisure time, she […]
Willard “Ray” Dishman (7/29/2024) - Willard “Ray” Dishman, a beloved resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his residence while surrounded by his family. Born on November 2, 1938, in Powersburg, KY, Ray was the cherished son of the late Ernest and Laura (Edwards) Dishman. Ray was the epitome of a family man, always placing […]
Merle E. Davis Sr. (7/29/2024) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Merle E. Davis Sr., age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Ross and Etta Davis Jr., Merle was a resident of this area since 1974. He was a high school graduate. Merle was a member of the […]Lily Moffitt (7/29/2024) - Lily Victoria Moffitt, 19, of Cambridge City, passed away at home on Sunday July 28, 2024. She was born in Muncie on May 18, 2005 to Cliff Shoemaker and Marie Moffitt and lived her entire life in this area. Lily was a 2023 graduate of Lincoln High School and was working as a counter clerk […]
Roscoe Phenis (7/29/2024) - Roscoe Albertus Phenis, known as Roscoe A. Phenis, born on November 3, 1938 in Lynn, Indiana, was called to his eternal home on July 26, 2024. A generous, compassionate, loving, and thoughtful soul, Roscoe was a pillar of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church community. His devout faith and commitment to the teachings of Jesus […]
Patricia R. Newman (7/29/2024) - Patricia R. Newman, 83, formerly of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 24th at Dayspring of Miami Valley/Fairborn. Born on February 14th, 1941 in Georgetown, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Balof) Dungan. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High […]
Lee Crawley (7/29/2024) - Lee R. Crawley of Connersville, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the young age of 68. He was born on May View full obituary
John Allen Gnau (7/29/2024) - RICHMOND, IN. – John Allen Gnau, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, following an undiagnosed illness. Born October 28, 1955, to Paul C. and Margaret G. Frazer Gnau, John was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High […]
Brian LaMaster (7/29/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Brian LaMaster passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He had struggled with heart problems his entire life. Brian had a deep faith in God and his beliefs led his path in life. Brian practiced Ninjitsu for most of his life and loved the outdoors. He never met […]
Patricia Lowe (7/29/2024) - Patricia Lowe of New Castle passed away Sunday July 28, 2024 at Henry Community Health. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Bonita Melanie Harry (7/29/2024) - Bonita “Bonnie” Melanie Harry, 77, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 25, 2024 at her home. Bonnie was born June 26, 1947, in Wayne County, Indiana. One of three children of Herschel Lester and Freya Whitely Barnes. On April 12,1974, she married the love of her life, Wayne Edwin Harry and they built their […]
Carolyn Sue Race (7/29/2024) - Carolyn Sue Race 87 of Richmond passed away Wednesday evening of July 24, 2024, at Arbor Trace in Richmond—the daughter of the late John and View full obituary
Richard L. “Dick” Francis (7/28/2024) - Richard L. “Dick” Francis, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. He was born May 5, 1937 in Eaton. Dick was an Ohio Army National Guard Veteran; was a City of Eaton volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2000; was a Hunter Education […]
Randy L. Abbott (7/27/2024) - Randy L. Abbott, 66, of Lewisville, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. Randy had valiantly fought brain cancer for ten years. He was born July 5, 1958 in Berne, Indiana, a son of Vernon and Betty (Knavel) Abbott. A 1976 graduate of South Adams High School in Berne, Randy […]
Raymond E Shepherd (7/27/2024) - Raymond E. Shepherd, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born February 28, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Sonny F. and Ruby E. (Ray) Shepherd. Raymond was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Post # […]
Haisley May Rathburn (7/27/2024) - Haisley May Rathburn, infant daughter of Dylan and Dakota Isaacs Rathburn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home. Haisley was born on February 4, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Besides her parents, survivors include a sister, Kinsley Rathburn; paternal grandparents, Kari Tremain and Chris Rathburn, both of Connersville; maternal grandparents, Shannon Watson […]
Mary Margaret Wilmoth Allen (7/27/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Margaret Wilmoth Allen, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, took her last earthly breath and her first heavenly breath on Friday, July 26, 2024, as she was reunited with her Lord and Savior. Born June 9, 1934, in Tazewell, Tennessee, to Herman and Myrtle Harrell Wilmoth, Margaret lived in Richmond most of […]
Danny Hilton (7/26/2024) - Danny Hilton, 63, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie surrounded by his family. He was born October 21, 1960, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Charles & Amanda (Denney) Hilton. Danny was a man’s man and lived life to its fullest. Sometimes marching […]
Phyllis Anne Marling (7/26/2024) - Phyllis Anne (Lilly) Marling, age 89 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on January 28, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Carl Otis and Bessie (Catey) Lilly. Phyllis was a graduate of Union High School in College Corner, Indiana and […]
Ruth Grider (7/26/2024) - Ruth Elaine Grider, 88, of Alexandria, TN and formerly of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 12, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Ralph & Mary (Koons) Higgins. Visitation for Robin will be Wednesday July 31, 2024, at Rose City […]