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Phillip Allan Michael (7/15/2021) - Phillip Allan Michael, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel Paul and Wyvonna Mildred Ruby Michael, Phillip was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. Phillip retired as captain of the Richmond Fire […]
Jonathan Bradley Allen (7/15/2021) - Jonathan Bradley Allen, age 30, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Reid Health. Born December 11, 1990, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry and Mariah Elizabeth Kendall Allen, Jonanthan was a life-long resident of this community. He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Larry and Sylvia Allen […]
Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins (7/15/2021) - Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 2, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Richard and Evelyn D. Haines Ammon, Annie was a life-long resident of this community. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital after 20 years of service. […]
Steven Edward Burgess (7/15/2021) - Steven Edward Burgess, age 62, passed away at Reid Health on July 11, 2021. He was born November 28, 1958, the son of Sidney Burgess and Betty Bull, in Baltimore, Maryland. Steven was a current resident of Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by three daughters: Joanna Boguyos, Sarah Burgess and Sabrina Burgess; 14 grandchildren; 2 […]
Josh Pope (7/15/2021) - Josh Pope, 46, of Mt. Summit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born December 13, 1974 to David Keith Pope and Georgette (Alumbaugh) Pope. Josh attended Blue River High School and was a member of the Class of 1992. He had worked at Kairos Specialty Metals in Mt. […]
Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr. (7/15/2021) - Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr., 78, of Springport peacefully passed away at his home on Monday July 12, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1943 in New Castle, a son of the late Walter and Lois June (Wickliff) Stanley. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Muncie Central High School where he was a decorated […]
Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn (7/15/2021) - Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn, 69, of New Castle transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born August 16, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, to the late William Alexander and Emma (Smith) Clayborn, II. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in 1969. He […]
Robert “Lee” Allen Austin (7/15/2021) - Robert “Lee” Allen Austin, 26, of Connersville was pronounced dead on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 on the west branch of the Whitewater River near Nulltown following his disappearance on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The son of Robert Chester Allen and Lisa Ann Eckerle Austin, Lee was born in Connersville on January 23, 1995. Lee worked […]
Brian Christopher Sherer (7/15/2021) - Brian Christopher Sherer, 35, of Richmond, passed away on July 12, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an accident. Brian is known for his loving heart, beautiful art, woodworking, and adventurous spirit. His life on this earth was unexpectedly short, but he brought so much joy and warmth to those around him. Those who knew […]
Robert Alan Davis (7/15/2021) - Robert Alan Davis, 69, a former Hagerstown resident, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Magnolia Health and Rehab Center, Sarasota, FL.He was born in Richmond on February 25, 1952 to Marion H. and Harriet (Salmon) Davis. He was a 1970 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Bob was an avid bowler and golfer. He was employed […]
Paul “Slu” Lanman (7/14/2021) - Paul “Slu” Lanman 83 of Centerville died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. He was born January 22, 1938, in Circleville, Ohio to Dwight E. and Mary Lindsey Lanman Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Richmond High School. Slu worked as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker for Wayne Works and Carpenter Manufacturing […]
Kathy L. Jennings (7/11/2021) - Kathy L. Jennings, 72, of Union City, TN, passed away on July 8, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1948, in Greenville, OH. She was a 1967 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, IN and lived in the surrounding area until moving to Tennessee in 2000. She is survived […]
Judith Carol Farmer (7/11/2021) - Judith Carol Farmer, 66, of Greens Fork, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Richmond on December 14, 1954 to Maurice and Evelyn (Caudle) Bane and was a life long resident of the Greens Fork area. She was a former employee of Star Corp. in Richmond. In […]
Melanie Ann Barrett (7/11/2021) - Melanie Ann Barrett, 61, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, July 9, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. One of four children of Harold and Billie Rowe Stang, Melanie was born in Fayette County, Indiana on March 13, 1960. Besides her husband, Donald May, survivors include a daughter, Billie Mise; a son, Jeremiah […]
Joseph Ronald “Ron” Koons (7/11/2021) - Joseph Ronald “Ron” Koons, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 4, 1939, in Connersville, Indiana, to Joseph H. and Georgia D. Johnson Koons, Ron lived in Richmond for the last fifty-six years. He graduated from Mooreland High School in 1957. Ron founded Koons […]
Matthew Allen Moore (7/9/2021) - Matthew Allen Moore, age 54, was born December 27, 1966 to K. Lee Moore and Michah Ramey Moore Lewis. He departed this life to be with the Lord on July 4, 2021. Matthew graduated from Mount Bello High School in Denver, CO in 1984. He was employed at Berry Plastics for a number of years. […]
Minnie Marie Hutzell (7/9/2021) - Minnie Marie Hutzell was born 9/29/32 in Symbol, KY, to Ballard and Fanny (Hodge) Combs. She was a resident of Lynn, IN, and passed away on July 5th, 2021 peacefully at home. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn, IN. She also was a retiree from Belden Wire with 32 […]
Victoria D. Webster (7/9/2021) - Victoria D. Webster, 63, passed away after a long fight with cancer on July 6, 2021. She was born January 16, 1958 to Paul (Bobby) Maiden and Mary Jo Thomas (Maiden) in Richmond, Indiana. Victoria enjoyed spending time with her great grand kids. She also loved hanging out with family and friends. She was the […]
Jimmy Gordon Bell (7/9/2021) - Jimmy Gordon Bell, age 69, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born January 18, 1952 in Monticello, Kentucky, a son of Carlos and Ruby Stringer Bell. Jimmy was previously employed at Commerical Vinyls for 25 years. He enjoyed yardwork and playing with his dogs, Peanut and Little […]
Sandra Lynne (Waltz) Huddleston (7/9/2021) - Sandra Lynne (Waltz) Huddleston, 74, formally of Hagerstown, IN., left her earthly body on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the home of her daughter Amber Huddleston of Atlanta, GA., with whom she had been residing the last few years due to failing health. Born December 28, 1946 to the late Ralph H. and Eleneida R. […]
Phyllis Joyce White (7/8/2021) - Phyllis Joyce White, 89, a longtime Hagerstown resident, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Majestic Care in Connersville. She was born in Randolph County on April 27, 1932 to Phillip and Pauline (Fouts) Bales, and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Joyce was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. […]
James “Jimmy” Andrew Brinker (7/8/2021) - James “Jimmy” Andrew Brinker, age 71, passed away at Reid Health Hospice Care surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born on November 16, 1949, to Robert and Mary Ellen Brinker, who preceded him in death, and lived in Richmond all of his life. At age 7, while on vacation with […]
Hurley A. Berry (7/8/2021) - Hurley A. Berry, age 78, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2021, while she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1942, to John and Cora Spivey Fox in Estill county, Kentucky. Hurley moved to the area in 1960 and married Bethel Berry on September […]
Virginia Lorene Hall (7/8/2021) - Virginia Lorene Hall, age 88, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 30, 1932 in Clinton County, Kentucky a daughter of the late George and Estelle Brown Ferguson. Lorene […] Alicia D. Dumlao (7/8/2021) - Alicia D. Dumlao, 69, of Richmond, passed away July 6, 2021, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born May 22, 1952, in Manilla, Philippines to Crispin and Amelia Roxas Driz and lived here for the last 16 years. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Alicia retired from the Richmond […]
Betty Ann (Butch) Nigh (7/8/2021) - Betty Ann (Butch) Nigh, age 69, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following a short illness. She was born April 6, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana and was a daughter of Clarence and Rosana Cooper Hicks. Betty attended New Castle Schools. She worked at the Ice Cream and Yogart […]
Anita L. Coleman (7/8/2021) - Anita L. Coleman, 62, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born September 16, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN. A homemaker, Anita enjoyed crocheting, gardening, flowers and collecting owls and jewelry. She especially loved spending time with her family, her grandchildren and her “fur” babies. […]
Kyla Drew Gabbard (7/6/2021) - Kyla Drew Gabbard, 25, of Richmond Indiana went home and got her wings on June 26, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1995, at Reid Hospital in Richmond to Mark D Gabbard Sr. and Tonna D Gabbard. Kyla is survived by her parents Mark and Tonna Gabbard of Richmond, Indiana. Her Brother Mark Gabbard […]
Jerry Griffith (7/6/2021) - Jerry Griffith, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital on July 3, 2021. He was born May 26, 1957, the son of John Sr. and Geneva (Maiden) Griffith, in Richmond, Indiana. Jerry enjoyed fishing, going on country cruises, and going to his brother, Butch’s house on Saturday’s to play cards and drink with […]
Deborah K. Eaton (7/6/2021) - Deborah K. Eaton, 68, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 26, 2021. She was born June 7, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana to Charles Johnson and Dorothy Shelton Johnson. Deborah enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing home crafts, camping and just sitting by the water. She was employed for many years as a floral […]