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Don Solomon (1/13/2021) - Don Solomon passed away in the early morning hours of December 30, 2020. Don was the lifeline of the Solomon family. He was a calm natured, kind-hearted, loving and very talented man. Don suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis for many years, yet, continued to use his talent making beautiful works of arts. Don was an Army […]
Donald D. Shaffer (1/12/2021) - Donald D. Shaffer, age 87, of New Paris, OH passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1934 in Preble County to the late John Denver and Mary Garnett (Petry) Shaffer. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a semi-truck operator hauling steel for many years. He also […]
Katherine (Katie) Starr Serradell (1/12/2021) - Katherine (Katie) Starr Serradell, 61, Connersville, died peacefully in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio after a month stay in the ICU due to a serious auto crash. A Memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church at 701 W 3rd St, Connersville, IN 47331 on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM with […]
Jack L. Hill (1/12/2021) - Jack L. Hill, age 75, Richmond, passed away on January 7, 2021 at Reid Hospital. Jack was born to David and Martha (Schlegel) Hill on January 16, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1963 and married his love, Mabel Keffer on January 21, 1966 at First Baptist Church in […]
Mick (Marvin) Keith Gordon (1/12/2021) - Mick (Marvin) Keith Gordon, 85, a lifelong truck driver of Lynn, Indiana completed his final trip on January 8, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones in his family home as he peacefully left this world for the next. Born October 4, 1935 in Winchester, IN, he was the son of David William and Edith […]
Ruth (Penn) Barton (1/12/2021) - Ruth (Penn) Barton, 92, went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2021. She was born in Neptune, New Jersey, to Ross and Beatrice Penn on April 26, 1928. She lived the first 50 years of her life near the Jersey Shore, raising her family, breeding basset and […]
Merle Lawrence West (1/12/2021) - Merle Lawrence West, 74, of Connersville passed away Sunday evening, January 10, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. The oldest of seven children of Russel and Mary Burch West, Merle was born in Batesville and grew up in the Metamora area. Following his graduation from Brookville High School, Merle enlisted in the United States Navy where […]
Robert E. Walker (1/12/2021) - Robert E. Walker, age 81, passed away from cancer in his home on January 8, 2021, after a valiant fight against cancer. He was born May 19, 1939 in New Castle, a son of Roger and Mary Walker. He was a quiet, proud, strong, gentle man. He loved God, his family, and the family farm […]
Robert H. Woodhurst (1/12/2021) - Robert H. Woodhurst, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born November 2, 1925, in Denver, Colorado, to Morris E. and Alfreda Harlan Woodhurst, Robert moved to Richmond in 1934. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy […]
Patricia A. “Pat” Foreman (1/12/2021) - Patricia A. “Pat” Foreman, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 8, 2021, at Reid Health. Born August 27, 1947, in Henry County, Indiana, to Ralph and Hilda Lauridsen Lorton, Pat lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio, and earned a […]
Delorise (Lois) Davis (1/12/2021) - Delorise (Lois) Davis, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 11, 1939, to Brad and Pearl Collins in the city of Piney Branch, Kentucky. Lois met James (Jim) Davis in her teens and they married on December 24th, 1956. Lois and Jim […]
Austin O. Fisher (1/11/2021) - Austin O. Fisher, 18, of Modoc, died at his home on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born in New Castle on June 25, 2002 to Kyle D. Fisher and Chandra Kwasny and lived most of his life in Randolph County. Survivors include his father; 6 siblings, David Flint, Jerica Corn, Jerrod Corn, Nash Fisher, […]
Jeffrey Scott Jarrett (1/11/2021) - Jeffrey Scott Jarrett, 57, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born in New Castle on September 11, 1963 to Roderic and Joann (Foust) Jarrett and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Jeff served in the US Air Force for 9 years and retired from the […]
Carolyn June Gifford (1/11/2021) - Carolyn June Gifford was born in Shoals, IN on July 5, 1931 to Cecil Dillman and Alma Harrington. Her younger brother John was born 4 years later. Her parents were hardworking, devout, and honest farmers. After moving to the farming community around New Castle during the depression, June graduated valedictorian from Mt. Summit High School […]
Deborah Lee Rastbichler (1/11/2021) - Deborah Lee Rastbichler 63 of Richmond passed away January 10, 2021, at her home after a short illness. She was born May 21, 1957, in Santa Barbara, CA. to Jerry Sell and Betty Duckett Shinn and lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her stepfather Bob […]
Leland “Ray” Heck (1/10/2021) - Leland “Ray” Heck, 92, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday morning January 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Connersville after a brief illness. The son of the late William Webster and Hazel Florea Heck, he was born at home on November 1, 1928 in Fayette County. Ray was president of class and graduated from […]
Andrew Jack Lumpkin (1/10/2021) - Andrew Jack Lumpkin, 74, of Hagerstown, died on December 30, 2020 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born in New Castle on May 19, 1946 to Harold and Alta (Bland) Lumpkin and was a life long resident of the area. Andy was a member of New Testament Church of Christ. He was a retired employee […]
Norma Jean Stiller (1/10/2021) - Norma Jean Stiller 86 of Richmond died January 1, 2021, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born November 8, 1934, in Connersville and lived in the area all her life. She was a homemaker and member of St. Andrew’s Church of the Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. She was an avid viewer of the […]
Pamela Teresa Wallace (1/10/2021) - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pamela Teresa Wallace of Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Harold and Pamela Lahmann. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Acacia (Keith) Meffert of Fairborn, Ohio, Elijah (Ryann) Wallace of Healy, Alaska, Jeremiah Wallace of Huber Heights, Ohio, and grandchildren: Danielle, […]
Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty (1/10/2021) - Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty Richmond – Our wonderful father, Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty, peacefully left us on January 4, 2021, to join the Lord and lovingly reunite with our mother, his wife Mary Jane. Dad was born on June 3, 1939, at St. Therese’s Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, to Stephen Daniel and Juanita (Eveleth) Dolehanty. […]
Jackie Edwin Reno (1/10/2021) - Jackie Edwin Reno, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 82, of New Castle, passed away January 6, 2021 in the home of his daughter, following several months of illness. He was born December 14, 1938 in New Castle and was a son of Luther O. and O. Fern (Wilson) Reno. Jack lived his entire […]
Charlie Everett Lowe (1/9/2021) - Charlie Everett Lowe, age 89, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. He was born February 11, 1931 in Monticello, Kentucky and was the son of Abraham Lincoln Lowe and Mary Lowe. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the NRA, AARP, Henry County React Search […]
Lova Jean Poer (1/9/2021) - Lova Jean Poer, 89, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 22, 1931 in New Castle to the late Elbern and Pearl (Gregory) Denney. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church in New Castle. She was a homemaker for most of […]
James Claspell (1/9/2021) - James Claspell, 74, New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1946 In Los Angeles, California, a son of the late James Lewis and Margaret (Anderson) Claspell. He retired from ABB in 2008 after 40 years of service. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved racquet ball, […]
Jodith R. ”Jody” Vincent (1/8/2021) - Jodith R. ”Jody” Vincent of New Castle, 82 passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born March 10, 1938 to the late Mae Kyle Vincent and Robert Vincent in Central City Kentucky. Mr. Vincent lived most of his life in New Castle, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from […]
Lloyd David Logan (1/8/2021) - Lloyd David Logan, 79, went home to meet the Lord, January 5, 2021 following heart complications at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born October 15, 1941 in New Castle, IN a son of the late Finacy Elwood and Rosie (Bell) Logan. David graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School with the class of 1960 […]
Joyce Ann Winstead (1/8/2021) - Joyce Ann Winstead, 77, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Caroleton Healthcare Center of Connersville. Joyce was born to Patrick and Gladys Tussey Venable on January 17, 1943 in Jackson County, Kentucky. The family relocated to Connersville in 1955, where she graduated from Connersville High School. Joyce married Howard Winstead in 1967. For many years, […]
William S. “Bill” Fox (1/8/2021) - William S. “Bill” Fox, 76, of Connersville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 21, 1944 in Connersville, one of three sons of Harold “Abie” and Elizabeth Karg Fox. He attended Connersville Schools and in 1961, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served for four years, […] Hershel Ingram (1/8/2021) - Hershel Ingram, age 86, of Greens Fork, Indiana, entered eternal life Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 3, 1934, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Lee and Sarah Young Ingram, Hershel was one of 10 children. He retired from J.M. Hutton. In his spare time, Hershel enjoyed woodworking. Survivors […]
Bernice Wisehart (1/8/2021) - Bernice Wisehart, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, in Westfield, Indiana, where she was living with her daughter, Lynda Sherer. Bernice was born to Edwin Riggs and Ella Mae Horton Riggs on March 11, 1928, in Wise, Virginia. She was part of a very large family and from the age of […]