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Dorothy Berry (6/24/2024) - It is with profound respect and love that we commemorate the life of Dorothy J. Berry, a spirited, compassionate, and dedicated woman who touched many lives with her wisdom and warmth. Born on October 28, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, Dorothy was a beacon of creativity and kindness whose presence brought joy and comfort to all […]
Robert D. Redmond II (6/24/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert D. Redmond II, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Rosebud Nursing Home. Born October 12, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert D. Redmond Sr. and Janice Davis Redmond, Robert was a life-long resident of this community. He was a member of the U. S. Army and […]
Randy Swails (6/24/2024) - Randy A. Swails, 71, of New Castle, passed away Friday June 21, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. He was born February 7, 1953, in New Castle to the late Forrest & Lillian (Warner) Swails. Randy is survived by his daughter Sarah Swails, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: several siblings as well as nieces, […]
James Bradford Conner (6/23/2024) - James Conner, age 71, of New Paris, Ohio died on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born on October 18, 1952 in Cynthiana, Kentucky. A graduate of Harrison County High School where he also played basketball, football, and baseball. He had worked at Kroger in Richmond, Indiana in the Dairy Department for 16 years. Member of the […]
Judy L. Wright (6/23/2024) - Judy L. Wright, age 79, of Eaton and formerly of West Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born March 22, 1945 in Marion, VA to the late Raleigh and Marguerite Ferguson. She was a member of the West Alexandria Church of the Brethren; was […]
Douglas “Doug” Keith Cheesman (6/23/2024) - Douglas "Doug" Keith Cheesman, 68, of Springport passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1955 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Fred Louis and Mable Virginia (Moore) Cheesman. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Gary McCutchen […]Patricia Lamott (6/23/2024) - CENTERVILLE- Patricia May “Pat” Lamott, 64, passed away Friday afternoon June 21, 2024 at her home in Centerville, Indiana with her husband by her side. Patricia was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 30, 1960 and has lived most of her life in the Centerville community. She was a graduate of Centerville High school with […]
Carolyn Wright (6/23/2024) - Carolyn J. Wright, age 85, of Cambridge City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital following an emergency surgery. She was born on June 1, 1939, in Henry County, Indiana, to Olive H. Dilling and Wayne L. Goar. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, […]
Thelma Louise Landes (6/23/2024) - Thelma Louise (Filbrun) Landes, daughter of Floyd and Mary Filbrun, was born on December 18, 1932, near Dayton, Ohio. Mother peacefully passed from time to eternity at home on June 20, 2024, making her sojourn 91 years, 6 months and 2 days. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Eugene Landes on June 17, 1951, […]Bill Worthington (6/21/2024) - NEW CASTLE- William “Bill” Emeral Worthington, 90, passed away Monday June 17, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Raymond Oakley and Kathleen (Nichols) Worthington, Bill was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 8, 1934. He was a graduate of New Castle High School and an Air […]
Karen Bach (6/21/2024) - Karen Bach 81 of Noblesville, passed away June 19, 2024, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born September 30, 1942, in Muncie to View full obituary
Gene Morris (6/21/2024) - Gene Morris, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on June 19, 2024. He was born February 21, 1933, the son of View full obituary
Judith “Judy” Kay Basler (6/21/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Judith (Judy) Kay Basler, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Reid Health, holding the hand of her husband of 52 years, Daniel Ray Basler. Born August 15, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter and Marie Roark, Judy lived in the community all of her life. […]
Susan Marie Irelan (6/20/2024) - Susan Marie Irelan, 68, sadly passed this weekend on June 16, 2024. Daughter of the late Kenneth Calhoun and Carolyn (Jester) VanSkyock. Susan Graduated from South Side High School in Muncie, Indiana before becoming a department manager at Kmart of Muncie for fifteen years. Susan also became the manager of the Village Pantry in Hartford […]
Fonda Faye (Shaffer) Boomershine (6/20/2024) - Fonda F. (Shaffer) Boomershine, 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Grandview Hospital. Born on August 27, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. & Alma L. (Bland) Shaffer. Fonda was a 1971 Eaton High School graduate and attended Sinclair Community College. She retired from Green […]
William Edward Fitzpatrick (6/20/2024) - William Edward “Bill” Fitzpatrick, 90, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born April 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward Dwight and Mary R. (Cuthbert) Fitzpatrick. Bill retired as a chemical engineer from Playtex Corp. in 1996 after 30 years of service. […]Hilda Irene Pugh (6/20/2024) - Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary
Richard J. Long (6/20/2024) - Richard J. Long, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 16, 1939, in Patton, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Mary Shannon Long, Richard was raised in Fort Recovery, Ohio and lived most of his life in this community. Richard was a high school graduate and worked as a […]
Mary E. Gibson (6/20/2024) - Mary E. Gibson, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born on December 9th, 1939, in Somerset, Kentucky to Vecheal and Lytha (Walden) Martin. Mary dedicated more than 30 years of her life to Dana Corporation before […]
Arlene Rowena Franklin (6/20/2024) - Arlene Rowena Franklin, 87, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born September 13, 1936 in Jay County, Indiana to the late Roy and Martha (Bumbaugh) Craig. Arlene was the Valedictorian of the 1954 graduating Class of Bryant High School. While raising her children, she also babysat […]Joseph D. Sparks (6/20/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary
Patricia A. (Paul) Eckerle (6/20/2024) - Patricia Anne (Paul) Eckerle, 70, of Eaton, OH passed away at Reid Health, Richmond, on June 14, 2024. She was born in New Castle on November 22, 1953, to Harold W. Paul and Helen L. (Paul) Clopp. Survivors include her sons, Chris (Staci) Lane, of Hagerstown and Steve (Marlene) Smith, of Cambridge City; step-daughter, Denise […]
Wayland G. Isaacs (6/20/2024) - Wayland G. “Butch” Isaacs, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, at Heritage House in Connersville. One of six children to Nathan and Isabelle Isaacs, Butch was born November 14, 1935, in McKee, Kentucky. On November 11, 1967, Wayland married the former Rita Ann Russell in Connersville. Mrs. Isaacs […]
Edward Joseph Leyes (6/20/2024) - Edward J. “Ed” Leyes, 85, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born May 12, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Smith) Leyes. Ed retired from Chrysler Corporation following 38 ½ years of service, where he […]
Carl D. Bartels (6/19/2024) - Carl D. Bartels, 61, of New Castle, passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Jack M. and Janet L. (Luellen) Bartels. Carl worked for the past 17 years at Grede Foundry […]Gina Hay (6/19/2024) - Gina Suzanne Hay (Boyd) of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully at the age of 67, on Tuesday June 18th, 2024, in hospice care at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of Harold and Betty “Chris” Boyd, she was born on August 30th, 1956. She was a beloved wife of 50 years to surviving husband, […]
Jennifer Doss (6/19/2024) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jennifer M. Doss, born on December 25, 1980, in Fort Knox, KY, who left us too soon on June 18, 2024. Jennifer was a pillar during her childhood in Ridgeville; and now, Modoc, Indiana, a place she embraced as her family home […]