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Kathryn Absher (12/10/2020) - Kathryn Absher, 43, of Middletown passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. She was born February 17, 1977 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Gordon Clarke & Joellen (Wagner) Clarke. She was a 1995 New Castle High School graduate and a 2011 Ball State University graduate. She […]
Charles Roger Smith (12/9/2020) - Charles Roger Smith, age 62, formerly of Wayne County, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at his home in Meeker, Oklahoma. Born May 21, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles H. Smith and Barbara A. Wilmoth Smith, Roger lived most of his life in Wayne County. He was a 1979 graduate of Centerville High […]
Charlene Annette Mize (12/9/2020) - Charlene Annette Mize, 48, of Pershing passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at her residence. One of four children of Buddy and Loretta Sue Fields Mize, Charlene was born in Connersville on August 23, 1972. She was employed at local restaurants in many roles including waitress and cook. In her leisure time, Charlene enjoyed […]
Darlene A. Crass (12/9/2020) - Darlene A. Crass, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at Reid Health. Born September 30, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Keith and Laura Thompson Bostick, Darlene was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1964. Darlene retired from Belden, after 43 years of service. She […]
Charles F. Williams (12/9/2020) - Charles F. Williams, 72, of Lewisville passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1948 in Madisonville, IN, a son of the late Frank J. and Freda L. (Wines) Williams. He is survived by his two sisters, Lela (husband: Gene) Smyth of Indianapolis and Helen (husband: Leo) Holland of North […]
Abie Jones (12/9/2020) - Abie Jones, 80, of Connersville, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife, children, and family. He was born October 5, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky, the eldest of six children of A.B. and Pearl Bowling Jones. He then moved to Fayette County with his family […]Brenda Jean Lawson (Daffron) (12/9/2020) - Brenda Jean Lawson (Daffron) age 71, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Yorktown Manor Assisted Living facility from an extended illness. Brenda was a resident of Yorktown Manor and enjoyed going to bingo and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her three children, Kim Custer […]
Helen Iacuone Fuller (12/9/2020) - Helen Iacuone Fuller passed away December 7, 2020 after a few months of declining health. She was the daughter of Joseph Iacuone and Mariangiolina Lanza who immigrated to the U.S. from the village of Tocco Causaria in the Abruzzo Region of Italy. A 1941 graduate of Richmond High School, she started work at National Automatic […]
Joan Young (12/9/2020) - Joan Young, 94, Cambridge City, passed away at her son’s home in Mt. Auburn, Indiana Sunday evening December 6, 2020 after an extended illness. Joan was born on June 1, 1926 in Quincy, Michigan. She was a graduate of Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Michigan and has made her home in Cambridge City, Indiana since […]
Shirley Ann Smith (12/8/2020) - Shirley Ann Smith 83 of Richmond died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born October 26, 1937, in Boston to Omer and Dorothy Berry Havens and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Living Faith Church of God. Shirley is survived by two daughters Mary […]
Alex Gregory Pennington (12/8/2020) - Alex Gregory Pennington 71, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on November 30, 2020. He was born July 15, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Alexander and Constance Pennington. Alex was a father, grandfather, great grandfather and a great friend to all. He never knew a stranger. He loved being surrounded by family, friends and […]
Robert Eugene Johnson, Sr. (12/8/2020) - Robert Eugene Johnson, Sr. (a.k.a.- Bob, Bobby Gene, BJ), born April 9, 1937, passed away at the age of 83 in the early hours Wednesday morning Dec. 2, 2020, leaving his last surviving sibling Irene Jett (William Sr.), his spouse Mary L. Johnson, his 5 children, Teresa (Doug) Maney, Burlington, KY., Anthony (Sheila) Johnson, Greensfork, […]
Diane (North) Croley (12/8/2020) - Diane (North) Croley, 58, of Somerville formerly Richmond, Indiana, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, December 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 29, 1962 in Los Angeles, California to Johnny North and Lois Mesker. Diane was preceded in death by her dad; maternal grandparents, Eliza and Dewey […]
Boyd L. Clark (12/8/2020) - Mr. Boyd L. Clark, 94, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, December 5, at Wellbrooke of Westfield in Westfield, Indiana. Boyd was born June 24, 1926, in Randolph County, Indiana to Filbert Verl & Lois Johnson Clark. He was a 1944 graduate of Fountain City High School. He was a US Navy veteran of […]
Robbin Ann Myers (12/8/2020) - Robbin Ann Myers, age 75, of West Chester, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at The Legacy at Liberty Ridge. Born June 25, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Irvin Victor and Roberta June Sherrow Bartlemay, Robbin was a 1963 graduate of Richmond High School. She and her husband, John Myers, worked with her father in […]
Doris Ann Luellen (12/8/2020) - Doris Ann Luellen, age 84, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born February 17, 1936, in Economy, Indiana, to Lindsey and Louise Jordan Kemper, Doris lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Economy High School in 1954, earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University in 1958, and received […]Doris Jean Anderson (12/8/2020) - Doris Jean Anderson 90, of Richmond, passed away December 5, 2020. She was born November 26, 1930, in Richmond to O. Wilson and Margaret Bell Morgan Jenkins and lived here all of her life. She was retired from S.S. Kresge Company. Doris is survived by her husband of 70 years James R. Anderson, one son […]
Dr. Donald E. Jennings DDS (12/8/2020) - Dr. Donald E. Jennings DDS, 92, Muncie, passed away Friday morning, December 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1928, in Randolph County, the son of James Preston “J.P.” and Ruth (Thurston) Jennings. Donald graduated from Lynn High School in 1946. After graduating from Lynn, Donald attended Earlham College for […]
Gloria Ann James (Roberson) (12/8/2020) - Gloria Ann James (Roberson) began her journey on this earth October 26th 1940. That earthly journey ended on December 5th 2020 and a new one began. One where she will again be with her beloved mother, Louise, her sister, Minnie Lee, nephews and nieces, cousins and friends who have gone on before her. Most importantly, […]
Danny Lee Ferguson (12/7/2020) - Danny Lee Ferguson passed away peacefully at Ball Memorial Hospital on December 6, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Lonnie “Don” and Doris Agee Ferguson. Danny was a hardworking man that was with INTAT Precision since 1992. He was a kind spirit. He dearly […]
Kristopher W. Kollmeyer (12/7/2020) - Kristopher W. Kollmeyer, age 58, a New Castle resident passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was born July 2, 1962 in New Castle, Indiana, and was a life-long resident of New Castle. Kris was a 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School where he was a member of the Golf Team. He attended […]
Linda Tyner (12/7/2020) - Linda Tyner, 80, of New Castle, bravely fought cancer for six years before a peaceful passing on the morning of Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1940 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Wyatt and Ina (Carnes) Jeffries. Linda attended New […]
Robbin Ann Myers (12/7/2020) - Robbin Ann Myers, age 75, of West Chester, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at The Legacy at Liberty Ridge. Born June 25, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Irvin Victor and Roberta June Sherrow Bartlemay, Robbin was a 1963 graduate of Richmond High School. She and her husband, John Myers, worked with her father in […]
Herman Ray Ford (12/7/2020) - Herman Ray Ford, age 80, of New Castle, Indiana, lost his early fight on Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease. Herman was born on February 12, 1940 in New Castle, Indiana and was the son of Chester & Pauline Ford. He was a very kind and loving father devoting most […]
James Robert Ulerich (12/7/2020) - James Robert Ulerich, 75, passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 at Rosebud Care facility in Richmond, IN. James was born on April 17, 1945 to Robert C. and Bertha M. Ulerich in Madison, WI. His parents preceded him in death. James grew up in Cambridge City, IN. He had a paper route, dipped ice […]
David Paul Guadagnoli (12/6/2020) - David Paul Guadagnoli, 83, Milton, passed away at his home in Milton early Friday morning December 4, 2020. David was born in Dublin, Indiana on April 3, 1937. He was raised in Dublin and has made his home in Milton for many years. David honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps where […]
Larry W. Lawson (12/6/2020) - Larry W. Lawson, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 7, 1952, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Stearl Junior and Mary Helen Samples Lawson, Larry lived in this community most of his life. He worked in the casket industry for over 35 years. Larry […] Juanita Rose McQueen (12/6/2020) - Juanita Rose McQueen, 50, Cambridge City, passed away Friday afternoon December 4, 2020 at her home in Cambridge City after a lengthy illness. Juanita was born in Connersville, Indiana on August 26, 1970. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge City/Western Wayne community and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1988. Juanita was […]
Marjie Christine Brown (12/6/2020) - Marjie Christine Brown, 96, of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 4, 2020. She was born on July 16, 1924 in Cartwright, KY, a daughter of the late Silas and Minnie (Marlow) Stearns. Christine married the love of her life, James Paul Brown, in 1950 and they enjoyed 51 years […]
Robert G. May (12/6/2020) - Robert G. May, 89, Cambridge City, passed away Thursday evening December 3, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late James Henry and Melba (Thornburg) May, Robert was born in Pershing, Indiana on March 16, 1931. Formerly of Straughn, Robert also grew up in the Cambridge City and Milton communities. He […]