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Patricia Thornburg (10/29/2020) - Patricia Thornburg, 85, of Richmond, died October 25, 2020, at her home. She was born July 26, 1935, in Anderson to Howard and Gertrude Pomeroy Cummins and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at B.P.O.E. Elks Country Club. She was a member of the Richmond Senior Center and Druids Lodge. She enjoyed […]
Martha Helen Kutche (Strate) (10/29/2020) - Martha Helen Kutche (Strate), age 84 of Fountain City, IN, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born February 8,1936 in Richmond, IN, a daughter of the late Harry and Araminta Strate. The gift of Martha’s legacy lives on in her husband of 62 years, Donald, […]
Hazel Ann Nunley (10/29/2020) - Hazel Ann Nunley 79 of Modoc passed away peacefully in her home on Oct 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She had been battling a long illness. She was born in Randolph County on August 9, 1941 to Clinton and Albie Arnold. She was a lifelong member of the area, a member of the Pentacostal […]
Randy Lee Faucett (10/29/2020) - Randy Lee Faucett, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his home. Randy was born on February 23, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert G. and Jeanie Lang Faucett. His father later remarried, and Lorraine Ketron Faucett became a mom to him for more than 50 years. Randy was a 1974 […]
Homer Riley Chamness (10/29/2020) - Homer Riley Chamness, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Reid Health. Born June 16, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Myrle C. and Evelyn Marie Morrison Chamness, Homer was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. Homer worked at Natco, Mosey Manufacturing Company, Inc., and the Richmond […]
Janice Marie Hubbard (10/29/2020) - Janice Marie Hubbard, age 66, of New Castle, Indiana passed away at her residence in Muncie, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 12, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of the late Donald and Lucille Pate. She was a 1971 graduate of Danville High School, Danville, Illinois. […]
Dessie Irene Cargal (10/29/2020) - Dessie Irene Cargal, 95, of Connersville passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Connersville where she had been a resident for three years. She was born on December 3, 1924 in Bicknell, Indiana, one of seven children of Mike and Ora Reynolds Michalos. She graduated from Bicknell High School. On […]
Ron Hamm (10/29/2020) - Ron Hamm, age 62, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with cancer. Born February 19, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard L. and Phyllis J. Pierson Hamm Sr., Ron was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High […] Erna N. “Helena” Dunn (10/29/2020) - Erna N. “Helena” Dunn, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. If you have any information regarding Erna’s family, please call (765) 966-0596.
Parker Seth Turner (10/28/2020) - Parker Seth Turner, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 23, 2020. He was born June 17, 1983, to Lori and Michael Scudiero in Richmond, Indiana. Parker was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He worked for the union; he was a very hard worker. People always spoke of him highly and he […]
John D. Austerman (10/28/2020) - John D. Austerman, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 23, 2020. He was born August 31, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, and had lived here all of his life. John loved music; he played the guitar and sang for a few of the local bands. He was Owner/Operator of Superior Guttering for […]
Lillie Mae Griffey (10/28/2020) - Lillie Mae Griffey, 90, passed away to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond, after losing her battle with coronavirus. Lillie was the third child of 13 children, born to Finley and Varcilla Hoskins Caudill. She was born October 9, 1930 at Closplint Kentucky, where she spent her […]
Hazel Ann Nunley (10/28/2020) - Hazel Ann Nunley, 79, of Modoc, died at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, following a long illness. She was born in Randolph County on August 9, 1941 to Clint and Albie Arnold and was a life long resident of the area. She was a member of Pentecostal House of Prayer and a retired […]
Betty Irene Wilson McCarty (10/28/2020) - Betty Irene Wilson McCarty, 91, formerly of 178 E. Mitchell Rd. Liberty, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. Betty was born Oct. 3, 1929 in Rush County, IN to Ola Wilson and Olive Morse Wilson and lived her entire life in east central Indiana. She was […]
Mary Lou (Weiss) Frazier (10/28/2020) - Mary Lou (Weiss) Frazier, 82, of Union City, passed away on October 23, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born November 23, 1937 in Union City to the late Carl & Iva (Smith) Weiss. Mary Lou was proud to be a farm wife and an active member of Jericho Friends Meeting. She was a 50 […]
Clarence Frazier (10/28/2020) - Clarence Frazier, 85, Union City, passed away October 26, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born September 11, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Cecil and Helen (Weaver) Frazier. Clarence served in the United States Army. He was a lifelong farmer and Polled Hereford cattle breeder. He loved everything about the […]
Kimberly G. Gibson (10/28/2020) - Kimberly G. Gibson, 58, of New Castle, IN, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 at her home comforted by family and friends after a brief illness. She was born in New Castle, IN, on August 18, 1962, daughter of the late Logan “Bud” Frost and Janet Robinson. She is also survived […]
Nadine Virginia Kirkpatrick (10/28/2020) - Nadine Virginia Kirkpatrick, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away on Friday, October 23.2020 at her home in Raintree Square. She was born March 4,1921 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Robert and Pearl Thacker. She attended Jasper High School and Indiana University East. She taught at Indiana University East, The University if Wisconsin, and Ball […]
Shirley Ann Retherford (10/27/2020) - Shirley Ann Retherford, 85, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She was born October 10, 1935 in Connersville, one of seven children of Lee and Olive Newbold Elwood, and as a child moved to the Henry County area […] Billy Ray Brumfield (10/27/2020) - Billy Ray Brumfield, 68, Richmond, left this world on Thursday October 22, 2020 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of multiple organ failure. Billy Ray was born on the side of a mountain in West Virginia on October 9, 1952, graduated from Rushville High School in 1970 and retired from Ford in Connersville after 32 […]
James M. “Jimmy” Doss (10/27/2020) - James M. “Jimmy” Doss, 67, of Richmond passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at a friend’s home in New Palestine, after a long illness. He was born April 7, 1953, in Plainfield. On December 2, 1982, he married Carol Ann Powers, and she survives. In addition to Carol, Jimmy is survived by his brother-in-law, Thomas […]
Richard Ray “Rick” Crigler (10/27/2020) - Richard Ray “Rick” Crigler, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Born August 29, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard L. and P. Lucille “Lou” Hartman Crigler, Rick lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1969 graduate of Northeastern High School. Rick served in […]
Twila Louise Brown (10/27/2020) - Twila Louise Brown, age 89, of Eldorado, OH was received peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 24, 2020 while at home surrounded by family. She was born October 4, 1931 in Ohio to the late George M. Clemens & Lora Jane (Dixon) Clemens. Twila was a longtime member and served as President […]
James E. Krick (10/27/2020) - James E. Krick, 83, of Avon, previously of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born July 26, 1937 in Richmond, Indiana, a son of the late Albert W. and Leora (Bragg) Krick. Jim was a graduate of Richmond High School and married the […]
Oliver “Obe” Ray Allen (10/27/2020) - Oliver “Obe” Ray Allen, 91, of Everton went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Majestic Care of Connersville. He was born June 11, 1929 in Peppertown, Franklin County, Indiana, one of seven children of Hugh and Flora Mae Hunter Allen. Oliver was married September 11, 1948 to Mary J. […]
Marietta Sue Dennis (10/26/2020) - Marietta Sue Dennis, 69, of Greenfield, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. Sue, as most of her friends knew her, was born on April 12, 1951 at Randolph County Hospital, Winchester, to Thomas E. and Mary E. (Wright) Dennis. Sue was a 1969 graduate of Nettle Creek High School and a […] Donna M. Brown (10/26/2020) - Donna M. Brown, age 78, of New Castle, passed away October 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family that loved her. She was born November 15, 1941 in Henry County and was the daughter of Roland Mattingly and Harriet (Reece) Mattingly. She attended New Castle Schools and was employed for 26 years at Convenient […]
Jackie Lee (Jack) Cauble (10/26/2020) - Jackie Lee (Jack) Cauble, died October 23, 2020 at Golden Rule Nursing Home with his wife by his side. He was born October 9th, 1934, in Monticello, IN, to Kenneth Cauble and Myrtle Bush Cauble. He lived most of his life in Centerville and Wayne County areas. He was a 1953 graduate of Whitewater School. […]
Darrell W. Hall, Sr. (10/26/2020) - Darrell W. Hall, Sr., 74, of Connersville passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at his residence. A life-long resident of Connersville, Darrell was born October 28, 1945, one of five children of Charles Fredrick and Mary Jane Vest Hall. For over 22 years, he was employed at Visteon, retiring in 2006. Darrell enjoyed playing and […]
Robert E. House (10/26/2020) - Robert E. House, 91, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at ArborTrace in Richmond. He was born in Preble county, Ohio on January 2, 1929 to Leonard L. and Flossie (Wolfe) House. He graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Ohio in 1947. Bob married Ula Marie Ammerman on October 21, […]