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Sarah Louise Dickey (12/16/2020) - Sarah Louise Dickey, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away in her home Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born March 27, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of George Harry and Clara Ida Belle (Lamb) Pence. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Ronald Glen Dickey. Sarah graduated from California State University, Bakersfield. […]
Elaine Pack Jaffe Brinn (12/16/2020) - Elaine Pack Jaffe Brinn, Sarasota, FL, age 89, passed away December 12, 2020. She was born July 6, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the loving wife of the late Albert Brinn and previously Louis Jaffe. Predeceased by her parents Manny and Sara Pack, beloved mother of Leslie (Mitch) Marantz, Marc (Becky) Jaffe, Susan (Gary) […]
Lynette O. Floyd Potter (12/16/2020) - Lynette O. Floyd Potter, 63, of Richmond, Indiana gained her angel wings unexpectedly Sun., December 6, 2020 at Reid Health Hospital. Lynn was born December 11, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Wanda and Hank Simpson. Lynn accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where […]
Robert L. “Pete” Irwin (12/16/2020) - Robert L. “Pete” Irwin, 95, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 with family by his side in Westfield, Indiana. He was born on October 12, 1925, in Clarks Hill, Indiana, a son of the late Nettie (Baer) and James Irwin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn J. Irwin. Pete was a […]
Max Eldon Edwards (12/16/2020) - Winchester – Max Eldon Edwards left this earth to be with his Lord on Dec. 15, 2020, from Randolph Nursing Home, in Winchester. He was born Sept. 9, 1932, to Russel and Maude (Retter) Edwards. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Deloris Ann (“DeeAnn”) Utsler and Keturah Graft. Max was a farm boy […]
Jonathan Starr Ford (12/16/2020) - Jonathan Starr Ford, age 84, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday evening, December 14, 2020. Jonathan was born on March 16, 1936, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Herbert Lyman and Dorothy Mae Petit Ford. His smile could light up a room. Jonathan enjoyed photography, coin and stamp […]William C. Vance (12/16/2020) - William C. Vance, age 76, a resident of rural New Castle, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. He was born August 26, 1944 in New Castle, a son of the late Edwin B. and Lula Stearns Vance. He was retired from General Motors Automotive after 40 years of service. […]
Linda C. Smith (12/16/2020) - Linda C. Smith, age 50, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Henry Community Health, New Castle. She was born May 29, 1970, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Samuel and Hazel Arms Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a graduate of Tri High School. She […]
Robert Sherrill Hill, Sr. (12/16/2020) - Robert Sherrill Hill, Sr. 77, of Connersville passed away with his loving wife by his side early Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Connersville. One of five children of Robert James and Wilmer Louella Hopkins Hill, Robert was born in Thomasville, North Carolina on June 10, 1943, and graduated from Glenn […]
Louise Jane (Miller) Jefferies (12/16/2020) - Louise Jane (Miller) Jefferies went home to be with her Lord on December 12, 2020 at the age of 96. Louise was born on August 21,1924 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Connersville and attended Connersville High School. She worked at Heeb’s Restaurant and was later employed by American Central Kitchens […]
Carl C. Lykins, Jr. (12/16/2020) - Carl C. Lykins, Jr., 79, of Connersville passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. One of two children of Carl C., Sr. and Marian McHenry Lykins, Carl was born on November 16, 1941 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […]
Robert “Keith” Carpenter (12/16/2020) - Robert “Keith” Carpenter, 63, Cambridge City, passed away at his home on Sunday December 13, 2020. He had been in failing health for the past year. Keith was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 29, 1957. He has lived most of his life in the Cambridge City area and was a 1975 graduate of […]
Pamela S. (Fisher) Hill (12/16/2020) - Pamela S. (Fisher) Hill, 75, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home early on the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020 with her husband by her side. She was born on January 26, 1945 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John N. and Dora E. Fisher. Pam was a 1963 graduate […]
David Byers (12/16/2020) - David Byers, age 68, a New Castle resident, passed away unexpectedly in his home Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born February 11, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana. He was a 1970 graduate of Chrysler High School. He worked for the City of New Castle from 1970 until 2003, and also for Ace Hardware for […]
Donald E. Wyatt Sr. (12/16/2020) - Donald E. Wyatt Sr. 85 of Richmond, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1935, in Richmond to Iredell and Reca Cope Wyatt and lived here all his life. He retired from Dana Corporation where he worked as a Machinist. He was a United States […]
Dewey Gibbs Jr. (12/14/2020) - Dewey Gibbs Jr., 90, passed away Saturday evening December 12, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. A son of the late Dewey and Irene (Stewart) Gibbs Sr., Dewey was born in Dublin, Indiana on October 25, 1930. Dewey lived most of his life in the Cambridge City community and served his country in the […]
Kathryn L. Myers (12/13/2020) - Kathryn L. Myers, 78, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 22, 1942 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Huey and Kathryn (Mountcastle) Hamm. Kathryn attended Sand Knob High School in West Virginia. She married Curtis […]
Norman Walker (12/12/2020) - Norman Walker, 85, of Brownsville passed away December 10, 2020 peacefully at home after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1935 in Connersville to Wilbur and Mary (Sheplar) Walker. Norman married the former Anna Chaney on March 10, 1956. They enjoyed 64 years together. Norman worked at Woolworths then Philco-Ford, where […]
Betty Smith-Henson (12/12/2020) - Betty Smith-Henson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19. Betty was born Aug 26, 1944, to Alex J and Mary B (Reed) Warren in East Bernstadt KY. Betty was employed by Wayne County as the County Assessor since 2015. She was also the Richmond Township Assessor for 13 years. […]
Lucille Wanda “Mammie” Pippin (12/12/2020) - Lucille Wanda “Mammie” Pippin, Richmond, was born June 15, 1935, in Rockcastle, Kentucky, the daughter of Herman and Letha (Allen) Abney. Lucille Wanda Abney Pippin died peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Reid Health. She was known as “Lucy” to her friends and co-workers; as she was known as “Wanda” to her brothers and […]
Charles E. “Chuck” Pence (12/12/2020) - Charles E. “Chuck” Pence, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Chuck was born on July 3, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to George Cooper and Alice S. Settles Pence. He served in the U.S. Army, 47th Infantry Division, and was assigned to a National Guard […]
June Rose (12/12/2020) - June Rose (Schweizer) Moorman “Through the stillness of the midnight comes a sound of peace and love. God’s assuring message from His Kingdom high above. I feel my heart grow free and light losing every fear. As the message meant for every soul is bringing Him so near. For what could be more peaceful than […]
David Michael McConkey (12/12/2020) - David Michael McConkey 78, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 1, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 19, 1942 to Willard and Eileen McConkey. David graduated from New Paris, Ohio High School, where they called him “Mike”. He served in the Marine Corps 3rd division in Vietnam and Bay of Pigs. […]
Erick J. Laine (12/12/2020) - Erick J. Laine, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home in Olean, NY, after a long illness. Erkki Johannes Komulainen was born on August 13, 1933, in Petrozavodsk in the Soviet Republic of Karelia, where his Finnish parents, Ernesti and Irma (Salminen) Komulainen, had found work during the Depression. Erkki was […]Carl W. Kleinknecht (12/12/2020) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carl W. Kleinknecht on December 4, 2020, in Naples, Florida, at the age of 103, and honor his remarkable life. Carl was born August 10, 1917, in Richmond, Indiana, to C.A. and Charlotte B. Kleinknecht. He graduated from Morton (Richmond) High School, class of 1935, […]
Robert L. Bond (12/12/2020) - Robert L. Bond, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Robert was born October 18, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, to Jimmy T. and June Coats Bond. He graduated from Union County High School in 1960 and was a 1965 graduate of Indiana University. Robert proudly served in the United […]
Max Bahnweg (12/12/2020) - Max Bahnweg, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Reid Health. Born March 17, 1942, in New York, New York, to Max E. and Mary Gladosky Bahnweg Sr., Max was a 1960 graduate of East Huntington High School in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Max moved to […]
John E. Steele (12/12/2020) - John E. Steele, 88 of Connersville passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home. One of three children of Crit and Pearl Steele, John was born in Butler County, Ohio on December 26, 1931. On April 8, 1950, John married Mary Ellen Stone. Mrs. Steele survives. For several years, John and his father-in-law owned […]
Cletus Ray Owens (12/12/2020) - Cletus Ray Owens, age 77, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 30, 1943 in Murrl, Kentucky, a son of Enock and Clara Wallace Owens. He was a New Castle resident most of his life and was a graduate of New Castle […]
Phillip Warren Neal (12/12/2020) - Phillip Warren Neal, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, following a brief illness at Majestic Care Center in Sheridan, Indiana, where he had resided for two years. Phillip was a former resident of Mt. Summit. He was born June 24, 1948, to Sam and Phyllis (Brown) Neal in New Castle, Indiana, the third oldest […]