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Roger E. Wright (10/18/2020) - Roger E. Wright, age 55, of New Castle, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 in New Castle. He was born May 22, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana and was a son of the late St. Elmo “Bill” Wright and Mary Evelyn Abbott Wright. He lived most of his life in New Castle and worked as a […]
Lee Ann Higgins (10/16/2020) - Lee Ann Higgins, age 52, of Richmond died unexpectedly on Tuesday (October 13, 2020) at her home. She was born on September 24, 1968 in Richmond, Indiana to Thomas and Linda Austerman and had lived here all her life. Lee was a 1986 graduate of Richmond High School and worked for Do Ri Me (now […]
Joanne Lorraine (Hart) Bond (10/16/2020) - Joanne Lorraine (Hart) Bond Born November 1,1942 in Freeport, Long Island New York to F. Stewart Hart and Alma L. Sheppard. Joanne passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL, with her daughter, Michele, by her side, on October 7, 2020 at 2:53 AM. She was a lifelong learner and loved education. After graduating from […]
June Tripp Quigg (10/16/2020) - June Tripp Quigg, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 19, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marion Elmer and Ruth Allen Coulter, June was a life-long resident of Richmond and, since 1964, spent a considerable part of the year at her home in Glenn, […]
Evelyn Reid Stanley (10/16/2020) - Evelyn Reid Stanley, 98, of Connersville died, October 9, 2020 at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center of Connersville. Evelyn was born to William Atwell and Rosa Anna Banfield Pope on June 10, 1922 in Cythiana, Kentucky. Upon graduating High School Evelyn furthered her education at the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. Evelyn married the late […]
Emily Jane Ward (10/16/2020) - Emily Jane Ward, 90, formerly of Connersville, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020, at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, Cincinnati. One of four children of Ernest George and Katherine Isabella O’Reilly Roth, Emily was born on June 1, 1930 in Connersville. She attended St. Gabriel School and Connersville High School. On October […]
Orpha Delvea (Benge) Hampton (10/16/2020) - “Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.” Proverbs 16:31. Orpha Delvea (Benge) Hampton, 90, of New Paris, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal rest on October 15, 2020 at her home with loving family at her side. “Sissy”, as she was called by her siblings, […]
Phyllis Jane Riley (10/16/2020) - Phyllis Jane Riley, 83, Persing, passed away early Thursday morning October 15, 2020 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana. The daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Johnson) Walker, Phyllis was born in London, Kentucky on May 13, 1937. Formerly of Connersville, Phyllis made her home in Pershing for the past 25 years. Phyllis worked […]
Reid McDonald (10/15/2020) - Reid McDonald, 96 of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to be with his Heavenly Father and to start his second journey of eternity in heaven with Jesus. He was born August 18, 1924 in College Corner, Indiana to Ralph and Lila McDonald, Reid had lived most of his life in the Wayne and […]
Gayle Leon Forrest (10/15/2020) - Our Cowboy, Gayle Leon Forrest, rode away to heaven on October 14, 2020. He fought a long illness and was determined to live life to its fullest, on his farm that he loved, until the very end of his life at the age of 72. Gayle was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown Indiana and graduated […]
Jessie Snyder (10/15/2020) - Jessie Snyder, age 91, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon. Jessie was born on June 30, 1929, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Wiley and Jane Witt Cunagin. She moved to Richmond in 1939, where she lived until moving to Ohio to live with her son […]
Paula Jean King (10/15/2020) - Paula Jean King, 64, formerly of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, October 11, 2020 at her residence in Indianapolis, where she had resided since 2007. She was born October 12, 1956 in Connersville, one of two children of Paul and Rosemary (Cole) Martin. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1975. Following graduation, she attended […]
Kristina Marie Haler (10/15/2020) - Kristina Marie Haler, 58, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2020. The only child of Larry and Betty Elliott Hatfield, Kristina was born in Richmond on March 5, 1962, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. She attained her Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. Kristina was employed as an LPN […]
Larry Wayne Stigall Sr. (10/15/2020) - Larry Wayne Stigall Sr. age 74 passed away October 14, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born October 23, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle. He remained a dedicated member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was an exemplary Christian who never […]
Mark A. Malson (10/15/2020) - Mark A. Malson, 61, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born February 6, 1959 in Rushville. He retired from the US Navy in 1999 after 20 years of service. Mark was formerly a regional manager of marketing and development for Papa John’s Pizza for […]
Edgar Leo Crouch (10/14/2020) - Mr. Edgar Leo Crouch, 94, of Whitewater, passed away on Monday, October 12 at Reid Health Hospice Unit. He had been in declining health for several weeks prior. He was born on January 8, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana to Thomas Jefferson and Estella Hannah Elizabeth Rieker Crouch. Upon leaving high school, Edgar attended a trade […]
Marianne Hodgin Weston (10/14/2020) - Marianne Hodgin Weston age 83 of Greenback, TN passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Marianne was a member of Sciote Cambridge City Sorority. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Lenoir City. Marianne was a retired school teacher where she taught English and Home Economics for 33 years. She enjoyed teaching her […]
Virgil Allen (10/14/2020) - Virgil Allen returned to the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020, after a short illness. He was born July 11, 1927, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Ted and Dona Allen. He had resided most of his life in Richmond and Hagerstown. Virgil was a retiree of Belden Corporation. He was a devout Christian, and served […]
Eileen Helm (10/14/2020) - Eileen Helm, a Muncie resident, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born April 22, 1933 in Randolph County and was a daughter of the late Delma Wayne and Mabel Mosier Shaffer. She graduated from Modoc High School and on June 11, 1950, married Joseph Helm. […]
Billy Leroy Parker Sr. (10/14/2020) - Billy Leroy Parker Sr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Reid Health. Bill was born on November 20, 1935, in Corbin, Kentucky, to William E. and Lorena Helton Parker. He moved to Indiana at the age of 15, where he began working at Powerhouse Hamburgers. This led Bill to […]
Rebecca Lou “Becky” Gannon (10/14/2020) - Rebecca Lou “Becky” Gannon, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Born September 24, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Oran and Florence McClure Kitchel, Becky lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1963 graduate of Boston High School. Becky worked as a receptionist for the […]
Charlotte Maye Baker (10/14/2020) - Charlotte Maye Baker, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully to be with the Lord, surround by her family at 12:56 A.M. on October 8, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1946 in Hamilton, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth Hill Baker. Charlotte moved to Richmond at the age of 3. She loved to cook […]
William “Witty” Burelison (10/13/2020) - William “Witty” Burelison, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 11, 2020. Born January 29, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Melvin and Lucy Maguire Burelison, Witty was a life-long resident of this community, except when he was stationed elsewhere during his military career. Witty attended Richmond High School. He retired from the United States […] Evelyn Reid Stanley (10/13/2020) - Evelyn Reid Stanley, 98, of Connersville died, October 9, 2020 at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center of Connersville. Evelyn was born to William Atwell and Rosa Anna Banfield Pope on June 10, 1922 in Cythiana, Kentucky. Upon graduating High School Evelyn furthered her education at the Sherwood School of Music in Chicago. Evelyn married the late […]
Elmer E. “Sonny” Harris (10/13/2020) - Elmer E. “Sonny” Harris 80 of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Sonny was born on May 7, 1940 in Phoenix, Az the son of the late Elmer F. & Luethel (McClain) Harris. He owned and operated a Flooring & Tile Business in Oklahoma and Richmond, Indiana […]
Merida Smith Jr. (10/12/2020) - Merida Smith Jr., 89, Bentonville, passed away Friday morning October 9, 2020 at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville, Indiana. A son of Merida and Fannie (Jones) Smith Sr., Junior was born in Germantown, Indiana on May 14, 1931. He attended Lincoln High School and was raised in the Western Wayne community. He and his wife […]
Peter Skinner Stowe (10/11/2020) - Peter Skinner Stowe, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died suddenly of a stroke Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Reid Health. Peter was born on March 11, 1941, in New York City, New York, to George Edward and Betty Abigail Skinner Stowe. He graduated from The Pingry School in New Jersey and earned a bachelor’s degree […]
Charles Henry Caudill (10/11/2020) - Charles Henry Caudill, 78, of Connersville passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Golden Rule Living Center in Richmond. One of three children of Henry and Bonnie Eldridge Caudill, Charles was born in Banks, Kentucky on July 28, 1942. Charles served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, receiving his honorable […]
E. Jane McCaslin (10/11/2020) - E. Jane McCaslin, 86, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born November 26, 1933 in Rush County, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Carrie Mae (Gentry) Chesher. Jane loved bowling, Bingo and most of all spending time with family. She was a member […]
Mary Agnes Glynn Cowan (10/9/2020) - Mary Agnes Glynn Cowan, age 93, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born July 26, 1927 in Jeffersonville, Indiana and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Baker Glynn. She was a New Castle resident most of her life and a 1945 graduate of New Castle High […]