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Joshua D. Unger (10/24/2024) - Joshua D. Unger, age 38, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Joshua was born on August 15th, 1986 in Richmond, IN to Kevin and Ann Unger. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James Hawley. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Kevin and Ann Unger; children Aubrey and […]
Douglas L. Bowers (10/24/2024) - Douglas L. Bowers, born October 23, 1949, in Dayton, OH, died peacefully at his home in Brookville, on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 74. An undeserving child of God. The husband to Jill for 52 years. A loving parent of three and grandparent to nine. A humble, servant leader to many, an […]
Tara Kathlene Duval (10/24/2024) - Tara Kathlene (Slettvet) Duvall, 62, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home. She was born July 9, 1962 in Henry County to the late Archie and Thelma Irene (Smith) Slettvet. Tara loved to paint and was an excellent at flower arrangements. She enjoyed dogs and her favorite was her Yorkie. […]
Robert “Rob” Oliver Gethers (10/24/2024) - Robert “Rob” Oliver Gethers Jr, 72 years of age, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, at Reid View full obituary
Rev. Francis “Frank” E. Holman (10/24/2024) - Dr. Francis “Frank” E. Holman of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully into the presence of his Lord surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, October 23, View full obituary
Nancy Wilson (10/23/2024) - Nancy Wilson of Connersville passed away on Wednesday morning October 23, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on November 13, 1934, in View full obituary
Harold W. Hembree, Jr. (10/23/2024) - Harold W. Hembree Jr., 79, of Spiceland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at I. U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born on January 24, 1945, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Eunice Lotta (Wright) Hembree Sr.  Harry was a 1963 graduate of Spiceland High School […]
Donald “Alfie” Albert Foster, Jr. (10/23/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Monday View full obituary
Carolyn Baumer (10/23/2024) - Carolyn Baumer 72 of San Leandro, California passed away on October 16, 2024. She was born November 26, 1951, in Richmond to George Willie and View full obituary
Rochella Newland (10/23/2024) -  Rochella Newland, 71, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, October 21 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville.  Born on June 16, 1953 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph M., Newland, Jr. & Eula Holbrook Newland.  Rochella was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. She was a participant in […]
Richard Howard (10/23/2024) - Richard Eugene Howard of Connersville, IN passed away on October 11, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN at the age of 90. He was View full obituary
Pastor Ryan M. Goodson (10/22/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Pastor Ryan M. Goodson, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Reid Health. Born April 8, 1985, to Mike and Kathy L. Richard Goodson, Ryan was a life-long resident of this community and graduated from Richmond High School in 2003. He was […]
L. Scharlene Mahoney (10/22/2024) - L. Scharlene Mahoney, aged 92, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Parker Health and Rehab in Parker City after a brief illness. She was born on June 3,1923 to Charles and Edna Nott Farr of Greens Fork and lived all her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a 1959 graduate of […]
Robert Stephen Dicken (10/22/2024) - Robert Stephen Dicken I was born November 6, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana at The Clinic. My parents were James T. and Mary Adaline Dicken. I also had three brothers (John Richard, James Raymond, and Russell Eugene) and one sister (Marjorie Louise). Three and a half years later, I gained another sister (Rose Mary). Growing […]
Vicky Ann Griffin (10/22/2024) - Vicky Ann Griffin, 74, of Connersville passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Reid Health of Richmond after a courageous battle with cancer for many years. One of nine children of Elmer and Cynthia Chrisman Griffin Sr., Vicky was born December 26, 1950, in Rushville and was raised in the Rushville and Connersville areas. For […]
Floyd R. Jones (10/22/2024) - Floyd R. Jones, 79, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born March 21, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky to the late R.V. and Irene (Neal) Jones. A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 in the Vietnam war. He worked for […]
Peggy J. Roth (10/22/2024) - Peggy J. Roth, 90, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Rosebud Village, Richmond. She was born on November 8, 1933 in Canton, MO to Russell and Lucille (Clements) Roth and lived most of her life in Wayne county. Peggy was a member of Economy United Methodist Church. She was a long time volunteer at the […]
Mabel Esther Spurlock (10/21/2024) - Mabel Esther Potter Spurlock, 85, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born April View full obituary
Scott Edwin Studebaker (10/21/2024) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Scott Edwin Studebaker, age 57, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home. Born June 12, 1967, in Springfield, Ohio, to Jerry and Judi Barnhart Studebaker, Scott was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1985 graduate of Richmond High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Northwood […]
Deborah Jean Barnes (10/21/2024) - OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary
Marlene A. Libecap (10/21/2024) - Marlene A. Libecap, age 72, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born on May 13, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late John C. and Annie F. (McCarty) Crank. Marlene was a wonderful loving and caring wife, the best sister, mother, grandmother and […]
Joe Willhelm (10/21/2024) - Joseph (Joe) Willhelm of Connersville, IN, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 peacefully surrounded by the loves of his life – his wife and his daughter. He was born on the very same farm he departed from, on August 17, 1938. He was one of 12 children born to Philip John and […]
Sandra J. Clark (10/21/2024) - Sandra J. Clark, 72, of London, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2024, at the family farm in Dupont, Indiana, where she and her husband enjoyed camping. She was born September 8, 1952, in Wayne County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Jesse and Allene (Patrick) Holder. Kind, gentle, and […]
Carlos Lowe (10/20/2024) - Carlos Lowe, 93, a resident of Hagerstown passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born October 18, 1931 in Slickford, Kentucky to the late John Nathan and Lula (Jones) Lowe. A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean War in Germany. Carlos retired […]
Edith Bolinger (10/20/2024) - Edith (Mull) Bolinger, 94, of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on February 4, 1930 in Harrison Township, Darke County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Taylor) Mull. Edith was a 1948 Jefferson High School graduate and was a permit manager […]
Mary Ann Pearson (10/20/2024) - Mary Ann Pearson, 85, of Union City, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born February 24, 1939, in Shirley, Indiana to Stanley and Mary June (Johns) Harding. Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of New Castle High School and later received her associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. […]
Jan Vogelsong, Sr. (10/19/2024) -  Mr. Jan A. Vogelsong, Sr., 90, of Richmond, passed away in Largo, Florida on October 14, 2024.  Jan was born on September 19, 1934 in Richmond to Wilber Ogborn & Iris Igelman Vogelsong. He was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High School and was a US Army veteran. Jan married the former Sue Newman on […]
Jarrett Thornbro (10/19/2024) - Jarrett Lee Thornbro, 26, of Modoc, Indiana, passed away on October 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1997. Jarrett was known for his kind and compassionate nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Always there for his niece Aurrora Elaine Hulic, who was his […]
Roy David Walker (10/19/2024) - Obituary Pending View full obituary
Saundra “Sandy” K. Hudson (10/18/2024) - Saundra K “Sandy” Hudson a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away at the age of 83, on Friday October 18, 2024. She was born on View full obituary