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Irvin “Buddy” Collins (5/17/2020) - Irvin “Buddy” Collins, 85, Connersville, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born to William and Jeneve Willis Collins on January 17, 1935. He attended Connersville High School where he met Lois Rader. After 20 years of being apart, Buddy and Lois married in Jellico, Tennessee in 1972. Buddy operated […]
Jeremy Lee Ross (5/17/2020) - Jeremy Lee Ross, age 35, passed away on May 14, 2020, with his family at his side. He was born on July 11, 1984 in Richmond, Indiana. Jeremy attended Lincoln High School and went on to work as a pipe layer for the gas utility company. When Jeremy was not spending time with his longtime […]
Otis Wesby (5/17/2020) - Otis Wesby, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Reid Health. Otis was born on January 20, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, to James Wesby. Survivors include his cousin, Della Wesby of Muncie and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Evonne Kirby; father; two brothers; and […]
Daniel Lee Kindley (5/17/2020) - Daniel Lee Kindley, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 8, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Clayton and Doris Louise Hodson Kindley, Dan grew up in Abington, Indiana, and was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School. Dan served […]
Carroll E Densmore (5/17/2020) - Carroll E Densmore, 85, passed away peacefully Monday May 11, 2020 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, IN. He was born September 10, 1934 in Richmond, IN son of the late Ernest W. and Mabel L. Albertson Densmore. Carroll graduated from Lynn High School in 1952, he took a farm related course at Purdue. He […]
Robert L. Jones (5/17/2020) - Robert L. Jones, age 86, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Born January 30, 1934, in Saxton, Kentucky, to George and Anna “Edna” Bird Jones, Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1951. Bob retired from […]
Craig Alan Harris (5/15/2020) - Craig Alan Harris, 36, of Connersville passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born June 6, 1983 in Connersville, the younger of two sons of Donald Wayne Harris, Sr. and Pamela Jean (Clark) Harris. He was a 2002 graduate of Connersville High School. Craig enjoyed working in construction for residential and commercial projects. Over […]
Ellen June Doty (EJ) (5/15/2020) - Ellen June Doty (EJ), 83, went to heaven at her home at Robin Run Village in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born on May 26, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a daughter of Paul Christian Paulson and Ellen Lisa Victoria Kristenson Paulson. She married Roger F. Doty on July […] Edward A. “Ed” Clinton (5/15/2020) - Edward A. “Ed” Clinton, 79, of Straughn passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born April 13, 1941 in New Castle, son of the late James T. and Clara B. (McWilliams) Clinton. Ed lived most of his life in the New Castle, Spiceland and Straughn communities. Ed […]
Ronnda Rivé Clarkson (5/15/2020) - Ronnda Rivé Clarkson, 55, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born April 16, 1965 in New Castle, the daughter of Thomas and RuthAnn (Wildey) Wimmer. She was active in the Mt. Summit Christian Church where she had previously served as a deacon. She […]
Sandi G. Jacobs (5/15/2020) - Sandi G. Jacobs, age 58 a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born April 2, 1962 in Rushville, IN a daughter of the late Ralph and Janet Jeffries Jacobs. She had resided in New Castle most of her life and was a homemaker. Sandi loved family […]
Arthur Grant Musick Jr. (5/15/2020) - Arthur Grant Musick Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1949, to Arthur and Phoebe Musick in Portsmouth, Ohio. Arthur was a resident of Wayne County. He had an Associate’s Degree in Electronics; and was a 40 year employee of GTE/Verizon. Arthur was a Navy Veteran […]
Susan DeCamp (5/14/2020) - Susan DeCamp passed away on May 3, 2020 at home. Susan was born on December 25, 1955 to Georgia and Raymond Breaker in Anderson, Indiana. Susan graduated high school in Winchester, Indiana. She worked at Lobdell for 20 years. After which she received her Registered Nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College. She then worked […]
Thomas Kevin Burk (5/14/2020) - Thomas Kevin Burk, 57, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay, following a lengthy illness. Tom was born November 1, 1962 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Thomas E. Burk and Dorothy J. (Burke) Burk. Tom attended elementary school in New Castle, Indiana, and then moved […]
Verda I. Huddleston (5/14/2020) - Verda I. Huddleston, 97, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning May 13, 2020 at the Waters of New Castle. A daughter of the late Jesse and Julia (Petty) Huddleston, Verda was born in Straughn, Indiana on October 25, 1922. She was a graduate of Straughn High School in 1940. Verda was a lifelong resident of […]
Bertha Ray (5/14/2020) - Bertha Ray, 96, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born October 27, 1923 in New Castle, a daughter of the late George W. and Edna (Sumpter) Burden. She was a lifetime New Castle resident and a 1942 New […]
Neva Ilene Campbell Sears (5/14/2020) - Neva Ilene Campbell Sears, 96, of New Castle, IN passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 21, 1924 on a farm near Rogersville to the late Roscoe and Jessie McAllister Campbell. She was a 1942 graduate of Center High School. She worked for Ball State University for several […]
David William Hornsby (5/13/2020) - David William Hornsby, 64, of Everton passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He had been in failing health for several months. David was born August 24, 1955 in Rushville, Indiana to Gale and Juanita Francis (Nolty) Hornsby. He was a 1973 graduate of Connersville High School. A registered nurse, he […]
Patricia Jo Krull (5/13/2020) - Patricia Jo Krull, age 75, received her wings on May 9, 2020. Patti was born May 13, 1944 in Winchester, Indiana to Robert and V. Maxine (Thorpe) Pool. Patti spent her early years in Lynn, Indiana before her family moved to Richmond. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School and raised her family […]
Shirley J. Martin (5/13/2020) - Shirley J. Martin, 82, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Monday, May 11. Shirley was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on October 4, 1937 to Casto F. & Margaret E. Harris Upchurch. Shirley attended Economy High School. Shirley lived most of her life in Indiana. She was a homemaker who loved […]
Joyce E. Gray (5/13/2020) - Joyce E. Gray, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 14, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Verlin Howard and Mary Frances Smith Mantooth, Joyce was a life-long resident of Richmond. She attended Richmond High School. Joyce worked as a CNA at Heritage House of Richmond and retired […]
Rilla M. Denton (5/13/2020) - Rilla M. Denton, 94, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. She was born December 25, 1925 in Henry County, daughter of the late Carroll and Denzil (Hall) Millikan. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1942, Rilla attended Indiana University before moving to New York to work as […]
Vicki Lynn (Marlow) Cunningham (5/13/2020) - Vicki Lynn (Marlow) Cunningham, 61, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born October 17, 1958 in New Castle, to Larry and Janet (Brown) Marlow. A 1977 graduate of Indiana School for the Deaf, she was very active in sports. Vicki was captain […]
Tonya Maurer (5/13/2020) - Tonya Maurer, age 70, of Richmond, died Sunday morning (May 10, 2020) surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born in Richmond on December 3, 1949 to Elmer and Ruth Hamilton Roberts. Except for six years in Connecticut, she had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High […]
Gregory “Greg” Dickerson (5/12/2020) - Gregory “Greg” Dickerson, 68, of New Castle, formerly of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 4,2020 at St Vincent’s Hospital. He was born September 19,1951 to Leroy and Mary Ellen (Lucas) Dickerson. Greg graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1970. He worked at Duffey Tool for several years then worked at the New Castle […]
Rhonda A. Youngblood Moore (5/12/2020) - Rhonda A. Youngblood Moore, age 39 of Muncie passed away Friday, May 8th, 2020 at Ambassador House of Centerville. She was born August 20th, 1980 in Madison, IN the daughter of Robert Jr. and Carol Wright Youngblood. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband Alex Moore, whom […]
Tammy Jean Guffey (5/12/2020) - Tammy Jean Guffey, age 56 a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at her home. She was born February 22nd, 1964 in New Castle the daughter of Ralph Eugene and Barbara “Blackie” Ballenger Orcutt. She attended New Castle Schools and was a homemaker. She also had worked as a housekeeper for nursing […]
Steven Allen Goodwin (5/12/2020) - Steven Allen Goodwin, age 64, of New Castle, IN, passed away Saturday May 9. 2020, after an extended illness at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born May 10 1956, in New Castle, IN to the late Otha Dean and Mereal Agnes (Latham) Goodwin. He was previously employed at New Castle Box Factory and Best Way […]
Debbie Abbott (5/12/2020) - Debbie Abbott, age 69 a New Castle resident, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 14th, 1951 in Rushville, IN a daughter of the late Robert Flem and Grace Faurote Dye. She attended Rushville Consolidated Schools and was a homemaker. She was very involved with family activities and […]
Robert Michael “Mike” Pierce Jr. (5/12/2020) - Robert Michael “Mike” Pierce Jr., 46, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 9, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on August 21, 1973 in New Castle a son of Robert Michael Pierce Sr. and Debbie (Houser) Masters. Mike graduated from New Castle High School […]