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Gloria Weaver (8/6/2021) - Gloria Weaver passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2021. She was born August 26, 1942, to Nathan H. and Bernice J. Spicer in Richmond, Indiana. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Richmond Community Schools. She married her sweetheart Arthur A. Weaver Sr. […]
John C. Mendenhall (8/5/2021) - John C. Mendenhall, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, received his wings Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Reid Health. Born October 12, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul H. and Julia Margaret Trimble Mendenhall, John was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School. John proudly served in the United States Air […]
Jerry James McFarland (8/4/2021) - Jerry James McFarland, 77 passed away on July18, 2021. Jerry was born on February 20, 1944, to James Hubert McFarland and Louise McFarland Bird in New Castle, Indiana. He is a graduate of Hagerstown High School and has a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University in Urban Regional Planning and Political Science and holds […]
Raymond M. “Ray” Cole (8/4/2021) - Raymond M. “Ray” Cole, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born April 19, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana and was a son of the late Wilbur H. and Maxine V. Sweigart Cole. Ray had resided in New Castle most of his life. He […]
Jerry Wayne Allen (8/4/2021) - Jerry Wayne Allen, 70, of Richmond, died July 26, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born May 20, 1951, in Rockwood, Tennessee to Earl and Helen Williams Allen and lived here most of his life. Jerry worked as a carpet installer and owned Jerry’s Carpet Service. He was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam […]
Roy Estall Jackson (8/4/2021) - Roy Estall Jackson loved his family and friends. His loyalty knew no bounds and his spirit could not be broken. Sadly, on July 31, 2021 Roy left this earth to be with Jesus; he was 43. He leaves behind his children, Shanda Workman of Greensburg and Matthew Jackson of Columbus. He is also survived by […]
Bertram L. “Toots” Rayburn (8/4/2021) - Bertram L. “Toots” Rayburn, Sr., 84, of Laurel, passed away Saturday evening, July 31, 2021 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg, where he had been a resident since October. He had battled Parkinson’s for fifteen years. He was born October 8, 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky, one of ten children of James L. and Ida Weghorst […]
Phyllis Ann Riggs (8/4/2021) - Phyllis Ann Riggs, 94, a long time resident of Connersville, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Westminster Village of Muncie. Phyllis moved in September 2019 to Muncie to be near her son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Riggs. She was born January 9, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana, one of two children of Deo and […]
David Alan Yergin (8/4/2021) - David Alan Yergin, 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born December 25, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of John D. and Betty (Ostlund) Yergin. David graduated from New Castle High School. He then worked at New Castle Engineering for many years but later […]
Alberta L. Williams (8/4/2021) - Alberta L. Williams was born November 19, 1926, to parents Charley and Annie Boatwright in Richmond, Indiana. She was the third sibling to sister Alta Margaret Jett and brother Robert Charles Boatwright. She graduated from Richmond High School in June of 1944 and attended Indiana Business College. She later married Albert Thomas Williams on August […]
Phillip Michael Demmings (8/4/2021) - Phillip Michael Demmings, 33, Richmond, died August 1, 2021. Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond.
William E. White, Sr. (8/4/2021) - William E. White, Sr., 64, Richmond, died July, 24, 2021. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond.
Marvin Pennington (8/4/2021) - Marvin Pennington, 85, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021 at his residence. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at millermosterrobbins.com.
Geraldine E. “Gerri” (White) Morgan (8/2/2021) - Geraldine E. “Gerri” (White) Morgan, 83, of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence. Born on April 23, 1938 in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late J. Newton & Rena (James) White. As a young girl Gerri worked at her parent’s grocery store. In 1953 while working […]
Mary L. Leonard (8/2/2021) - Mary L. Leonard, 86, of Richmond, passed away August 1, 2021, at Arbor Trace Senior Living. She was born January 4, 1935, in Wayne County to Joseph Blain and Mary Alice Heinbaugh McNamara and lived in this area most of her life. She was a title one teacher’s aide; she enjoyed music and art. Mary […]
SSG Sean D Terry (8/1/2021) - SSG Sean D Terry, age 42, passed away in his home in New Paris, OH on July 5, 2021. After attending Richmond High School, he graduated in 1997 and enlisted in the US Army. Serving two tours of duty oversees he was awarded multiple commendations, National Defense, Global War on Terrorism, and Iraq Campaign medals, […]
Robert V. Melling (8/1/2021) - Robert V. Melling, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born March 16, 1942 in Eaton, OH and attended Monroe School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1959-1965. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Elke. He was […]
Tony Goeke Jr. (8/1/2021) - Tony Goeke Jr., 64, of Richmond died July 29, 2021, unexpectedly at Reid Health. He was born August 31, 1956, in Richmond to Anthony C. and Blanche Kohowski Goeke Sr. and lived here all his life. He worked as an extruder operator at Belden Corporation. Tony was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton […]
Glen Anthony Raby (8/1/2021) - Glen Anthony Raby, 59, of Modoc, IN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1961 in Connersville, IN the son of John A and Charlotte S (Snyder) Raby. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School. Tony worked maintenance for 12 years with Randolph Farms, LLC. […]
Robbin Ann Myers (8/1/2021) - Robbin Ann Myers, age 75, of West Chester, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at The Legacy at Liberty Ridge. A memorial gathering will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Burial will follow in Webster Cemetery with Pastor Rick […]
Woodrow Everett Morgan (7/31/2021) - Woodrow Everett Morgan, age 56, passed away July 17, 2021 in his residence. He was born August 8, 1964, a son of Bobby Sr., and Carol Morgan. He was a 1982 graduate of New Castle High School. He worked at Magna Machine & Tool Company in New Castle for over 22 years as skilled tradesman. […]
Betsy Lynnette Kilgore (7/31/2021) - Betsy Lynnette Kilgore, age 50, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at Reid Hospital while surrounded by her family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 17, 1971 to David and Diana Gatts Batchelor and had lived in the area all of her life. Betsy graduated from Richmond High School in 1989 and […]
Cheryl Lynn Pegg (7/30/2021) - Cheryl Lynn Pegg, 52, of Greens Fork, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Reid Health, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Richmond on October 23, 1968 to Gordon and Sue (Brandon) Pegg and lived most of her life in the Greens Fork area. In addition to her parents, survivors include her daughter, Olivia […]
Lawanna Rose Duvall (7/30/2021) - Lawanna Rose Duvall, age 75 of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, two weeks before her birthday. She was born August 7, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana, a daughter of William Richard Heath, Sr., and Edna Elizabeth (Soper) Heath. Lawanna was a very giving and caring women, […]
Janet Frances Ketron (7/30/2021) - Janet Frances Ketron, age 86, passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on April 21, 1935 to John Harry and Helen Frances Condon Linde. Janet graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953 and married her love Robert “Bob” W. Ketron on April 9, 1955 in Massachusetts. […]
Harrison Floyd Sartain (7/30/2021) - Harrison Floyd Sartain, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Harrison was born on November 14, 1932, in Wolf Bayou, Arkansas, to Paul and Cora Mae Staggs Sartain. He lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. Harrison was employed at Johns Manville for […]
Bobbie Lee Hines (7/30/2021) - Bobbie Lee Hines, 72, of Richmond, IN died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Richmond, IN. Born on July 24, 1949, in Richmond, IN he was the son of the late Milford C. & Grace (Bell) Hines. Bobbie had worked at Color Box in Richmond for over 30 years. Preceded in death […]
Mona Mae Malott Curnutt (7/30/2021) - Mona Mae Malott Curnutt, age 85, passed away at home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born March 13, 1936, a daughter of Richard and Myrtle Smith Malott. Mona attended New Castle High School. She had worked in manufacturing at Cumfy Togs and Huntington Industries in New Castle, and Precision Wire in Hagerstown, Indiana. […]
James H. Gilmore (7/27/2021) - James H. Gilmore, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully following a short illness Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home. Born December 8, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clarence and Helen Downing Gilmore, Jim lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He graduated from Webster High School in 1954. Jim was […]
Janet Joan Burch (7/27/2021) - Janet Joan Burch, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home. Born July 6, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter and Ruth Garrett Johns, Janet was a life-long resident of this community. She earned a dental assistant degree. Janet worked for Merle Norman Cosmetics for 13 years and had also […]