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Timothy Sweney (2/2/2021) - Timothy Sweney, 70, passed away early Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at his home in Connersville. One of thirteen children of Fielding Thomas and Leota Miranda Wildridge Sweney, Tim was born in Connersville on November 6, 1950. On July 23, 1974, Tim married the former Joann Marcum. Mrs. Sweney passed away on January 26, 2005. […]
Jo Ruth Works (2/2/2021) - Jo Ruth Works, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home. Jo was born September 9, 1934, in Fulton, Mississippi, to Homer Wayne and Irma Dulaney Thorn. She attended Itawamba Agricultural High School in Mississippi and went to college in Chicago to study floral design. Jo was a loving, caring […]
James L. Jackson (2/2/2021) - James L. Jackson passed away early Monday morning, February 1, 2021, 20 years exact to the date of his beloved wife, Irene Bond Jackson’s passing. He died from COVID-19 while in the warm care of Reid Health’s hospice workers. Jim was born August 29, 1927, to Richard C. and Lucy Alice Cheek Jackson, in a […]
Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt) (2/1/2021) - Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt), age 68, Richmond, passed away on January 29, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Evelyn Siders Britt. Sheryl lived in the Richmond area all her life and attended Life Spring (Fountain City Wesleyan) Church. She graduated from Richmond High School […]
Rose Robinson (2/1/2021) - Rose Robinson, 81, of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully home on Jan 30, 2021. She was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on April 5, 1939, the daughter of George and Maggie Grubb. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Rose was preceded in death by her husband Vernal (Jay) Robinson; her son V. Kellon Robinson; sisters […]
Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Langley (2/1/2021) - Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Langley, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Arbor Trace. Born June 2, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Gladys Eldridge Michaels, Jackie lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Whitewater- Fountain City High School. Jackie was a longtime employee […]
Erma June May Cottongim (née White) (2/1/2021) - Erma June May Cottongim (née White), age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born May 27, 1937, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Porter and Willa Wineinger White, Erma was a 1956 graduate of Pike High School. She lived most of her life in Richmond. Erma worked for General […]
Jonas F. Stoltzfus (1/31/2021) - Jonas F. Stoltzfus, 48, of 7334 Palmer Rd. Greens Fork, IN passed away January 28, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Nancy B. (Esch) Stoltzfus. He as born in Christiana, PA son of the late Jonas K. and Fannie Stoltzfus. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was […]
Naoma M. McGough (1/31/2021) - Mrs. Naoma M. McGough, 79, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28 while surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. Naoma was born in Springfield, Kentucky to Raymond S. Wilkerson and Hazel R. Alsip Wilkerson on November 27, 1941. When she was 6, her father […]
Loretta Mae Brown (1/31/2021) - Loretta Mae Brown, 95 of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, January 29, 2021 in New Paris. Born on August 11, 1925 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Charles and Cecile Dean (Brown) Coblentz. Loretta grew up in New Paris and graduated in 1943 from Jefferson Township High School. She […]
Mary Theresa Altenbach (1/31/2021) - Mary Theresa Altenbach (née Portanova) passed peacefully on January 27, 2021. Mary was born in Richmond, Indiana, on January 1, 1926 to Antonio and Francesca Portanova. For seven years she was the only woman to play in the Kroger Senior Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament and was thrilled when one year she was teamed with Neil […]
H. Lester Wendell D.C. (1/31/2021) - H. Lester Wendell D.C., 94, of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 29, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born on September 18, 1926 in Flint, Michigan, a son of the late Harry and Adelaide (Crowter) Wendell. Les was an Army veteran of WWII and served in the South […]
Ernest W. Hendricks, DDS (1/31/2021) - Ernest W. Hendricks, DDS, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, easily transitioned Friday, January 29, 2021, at the family farm. Born October 26, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Roy and Amy Hensley Hendricks, Ernie graduated from Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. He earned his license in Medical Technology from Carnegie College in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernie […]
David A. Waterman (1/29/2021) - David A. Waterman, age 50 of Glenwood, passed away after a courageous battle of cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 17th, 1970 in Richmond, Indiana. He is the son of Paul E. Waterman Sr. and Constance (Perry) Waterman. On April 2nd 1999 in Connersville, he married Jennifer Robinson. In his leisure time […]
Ruth Turner Rohde (1/29/2021) - After a long and interesting life, Ruth Turner Rohde, 92, died in Venice, FL on January 28th, 2021. Ruth was born on February 20, 1928, the third of seven children, to Raymond and Glenna Collings Turner. She was born at home on a farm in Fountain City, where her father was a tenant farmer. Life […]
Henry Lewis Christmon (1/29/2021) - Henry Lewis Christmon, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away January 19th 2021. Born January 6th, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana to parents John and Lucille Christmon. The middle child of six siblings. From an early age his parents instilled in him a great love for family, and an appreciation of hard work. As a […]
Julie Ann Delay (1/29/2021) - Julie Ann Delay, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born February 19, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, to Merrill and Eunice Brookshire Ewing, Julie lived all of her life in Fayette, Wayne, and Henry County. She worked in banking for more than 40 years until retiring from MainSource Bank in 2011. […]
The Honorable Robert L. Reinke (1/29/2021) - The Honorable Robert L. Reinke, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died January 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 28, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana, to William and Eva Hein Reinke, Bob graduated from South Bend Adams High School in 1951 and was a 1955 graduate of Wabash College and a […]
Michelle Suzette McKallip (1/29/2021) - Michelle Suzette McKallip, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 12, 1954 in Lebanon, Indiana, a daughter of the late David LaBolle and Patricia (Reinke) Huffman. She was formerly employed as a dental assistant. Michelle loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She […]
Betty Jean Gaddis (1/29/2021) - Betty Jean Gaddis, 74, of New Castle died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born May 16, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Keith and Cora (Todd) Pope. She was a 1964 graduate of Mt. Summit High School. Betty raised her children and worked a number […]
Deloris “Sissy” Baker Evans (1/29/2021) - Deloris “Sissy” Baker Evans, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at Heritage House in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, Indiana in September 1936 to Bill and Margaret Baker. Sissy loved to crochet and cook, but her greatest passion was babysitting her grandkids, nieces and nephews. She is survived by a […]
John Dewayne Porter (1/28/2021) - John Dewayne Porter was born on November 13, 1949 in Richmond Indiana. Son to Ralph and Onia Porter and big brother to Edward Porter, he spent his 71 years building a full life in Richmond. John truly did not know a stranger and was always the first to run to a friend’s aid. His sense […]
Adenna “Lois” Walton (1/28/2021) - Adenna “Lois” Walton, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at The Leland Legacy Senior Community. Born September 28, 1931, in Reges, Kentucky, to Isom and Emma Riddell Edwards, Lois lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked at several local insurance agencies for over 20 years. Lois was an active […]
John E. Murray (1/28/2021) - John E. Murray, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home. Born January 18, 1935, in Clay County, Kentucky, to John Henry and America Hensley Murray, John lived in Connersville most of his life. He retired from D&M (Design & Manufacturing) and was the owner of Murray’s Work Clothes, both […]
Marie L. “Sandy” Neukam (1/28/2021) - Marie L. “Sandy” Neukam 93 of Liberty died January 25, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born June 14, 1927, in Richmond to Earl and Della Cozad Sanders and lived in the Liberty area most of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. She formerly worked at Starr Piano Company in the […]
Joyce P. Farmer (1/28/2021) - Joyce P. Farmer, Economy, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Joyce was born on May 30, 1929, in New Castle, Indiana to Fred and Martha (McLear) Johnson. She was a 1947 graduate of Hagerstown High School and earned a medical assisting degree in Elkhart, Indiana in 1948. She […]
Clifford A. Kidd (1/28/2021) - Clifford A. Kidd, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born March 31, 1946 in Vincennes, IN to the late Jimmie and Aline (Tweedy) Kidd. Clifford retired from Visteon Corp. in Connersville and loved attending the Pentecostal church. He was a very caring person and he […]
Brenda K. Brattain (1/28/2021) - Brenda K. Brattain, 48, of Cambridge City passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born July 26, 1972 in Henry County to Larry and Betty (Wallen) Clapp, Sr. of Mt. Summit. She was a 1990 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. Brenda always was thinking of others before […]
Michael Lynn York (1/28/2021) - Michael Lynn York, age 70, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 8, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Wendell and Juanita (Taylor) York. Michael worked at the Henry County Highway Department for five years and for Wayne Trucking Company for […]
Ella Fern Blount (1/28/2021) - Ella Fern Blount, formerly of Losantville, passed away at the age of 96, on January 17, 2021, following a bout of pneumonia (not covid related). Ella Fern was born December 30, 1924, in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Harold Seth & Leona (Morris) Smith. She was released into the care of the Knightstown Soldiers […]