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LaVerne Allen “George” Walters (5/4/2020) - LaVerne Allen “George” Walters, 86, passed away Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Elmer Donald and Freda M. (Summan) Walters, George was born in Bentonville, Indiana on February 11, 1934. George was raised in the Bentonville community and graduated from high school there in […]
Homer Loudermilk (5/3/2020) - Homer Loudermilk, 75, of Liberty, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, after a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Bristol, Virginia, and is the son of the late Arthur and Beulah LaCount Loudermilk. He was married in June 1982 to Patricia (Patsy) Stevens. They were able to enjoy […]
Ernest Stinson Jr. (5/3/2020) - Ernest Stinson Jr., age 87, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at his home. Born July 26, 1932, in Brownsville, Indiana, to Ernest Sr. and Margaret Parish Stinson, Junior was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1951. Junior served as an aircraft mechanic in the United […]
Willie G. Wilmot (5/3/2020) - Willie G. Wilmot, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on September 29, 1944 to Willie and Juanita Wilmot. Willie graduated from Paintlick High School in Paintlick, Kentucky then married his loving wife Ramona Ruble Wilmot on August 29, 1964 in First […]
Janet Lee Anderson (5/2/2020) - Janet Lee Anderson, 61, of Modoc, died at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Richmond on April 14, 1959 to Frederick and Melony (Wadman) Sullivan. In accordance with Janet’s wishes, there will be no public services. Her remains will be interred alongside her late husband, Peter Anderson, in Sussex, NJ
Johnny Harold Willis (5/2/2020) - Johnny Harold Willis, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away of Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Henry Community Hospital. He was born in Monterey, TN on May 16, 1935 to John Calvin and Artie Mae (Walker) Willis and had resided in Wayne County since 1953. He served with US Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956, was a […]
Glen Earl Pendleton (5/2/2020) - Glen Earl Pendleton, 81, of Hagerstown, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Reid Health. He was born in Spring City, TN on January 15, 1939 to Frank and Mary (Lemons) Pendleton and had resided in the Hagerstown area for the past 60 years. He was a member of Faith United Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, […]
Robert Lawrence Davis (5/2/2020) - Robert Lawrence Davis, 84, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Arbor Trace. He was born in Hagerstown on July 27, 1935 to L. Gordon and Ola Mae (Talbert) Davis and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He was a barber and insurance agent, both for many years. He served with […]
John Howard Tate (5/2/2020) - John Howard Tate, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Born July 15, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rev. Howard and Mary L. Ayers Tate, John was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at the former Hoffco/Comet Industries for 37 years. John enjoyed playing his guitars, fishing, working […]
Louaun M. Cruze (5/2/2020) - Louaun M. Cruze, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Louaun was born on October 6, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, and lovingly raised by Alton K. and Anna C. Bewely Lawson. She was a 1960 graduate of Brookville High School in Indiana. Louaun worked as a secretary for West […]
Ricky James Lee (5/2/2020) - Ricky James Lee, 62, of New Castle, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born April 5, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Jim H. Lee and Marie “Wanda” (Carter) Lee Staggs. Ricky worked at Foam Rubber Products for several years. He enjoyed collecting, fishing, and old […] Nora Sue “Susie” Bell (5/2/2020) - Nora Sue “Susie” Bell age 75, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 9, 1944 in New Castle, IN a daughter of the late Oscar and Cecile Van Meter McGee. Susie was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler […]
Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer (4/30/2020) - Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 29 at his home. Bob was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 8, 1925 to Henry J. & Virgie Winkler Sheffer. He married the former Lucy Preston on November 21, 1953. They were blessed with one son and 52 years together before […]
Donald Rubendall (4/30/2020) - Donald Rubendall, 93, was welcomed into the presence of God on April 27, 2020 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1926 to George M. and Ruby I. Rubendall. He was a HS and college graduate and attended Earlham School of Religion. “He loved the Lord and was very […]
Diane Dennise Hudson (4/30/2020) - Diane Dennise Hudson, 63, passed away suddenly Thursday April 23rd, 2020. She was born June 2nd, 1956 to John O and Janet E. Hudson and lived here all her life. She was a 1974 RHS graduate, and attended Miami University Oxford OH., through a scholarship majoring in music. One of her proudest accomplishments & happiest […] Helen Marie Burgess (4/30/2020) - Helen Marie Burgess, 99, a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Rosebud Village, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Hagerstown on September 7, 1920 to Arthur and May (Stomm) Burgess. Helen was a 1938 graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a member of […]
Marion “Junior” Blevins (4/30/2020) - Marion “Junior” Blevins, 87, of Spiceland passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born August 26, 1932 in Parnell, Kentucky to the late Jim and Emily (Miller) Blevins. Junior was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a medic during the Korean War and was discharged with honors. He […]
Edward J. Kiesewetter (4/30/2020) - Edward J. Kiesewetter, 90, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home. He was born February 17, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Edward and Lova Mae (Yaney) Kiesewetter. Ed was a graduate of Piqua Central High School. He joined the US Air Force in 1950 and served in the […]
Cecil Harmon (4/30/2020) - Cecil Harmon, 94, of New Castle, IN. Went to be with Jesus from his daughter’s home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 27, 2020. Cecil was born December 15, 1925 in New Castle to the late Elmer and Cloda B. Harmon. He was a 1944 graduate of New Castle High School and New Castle […] Christian Lee Catron (4/30/2020) - Christian Lee Catron, age 27 a Muncie resident, formerly of New Castle and Carthage, IN passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 3, 1992 in New Castle, IN a son of Nathan and Frances Brown Catron. He was an over- the- road truck driver for several […]
Ben Woolard (4/28/2020) - Ben Woolard, 87, of Cambridge City, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana following a brief illness. Born April 26, 1933, to John and Marjorie Marlatt Woolard, he was a lifelong resident of Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He attended Purdue University before entering […]
William ‘Bill’ Barton (4/28/2020) - William ‘Bill’ Barton (90) of Williamsburg passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Bill was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on May 17, 1929, to William L. Barton, Jr. and Agnes Williams Barton, both deceased. Besides his devoted wife Sue, he leaves behind his two daughters, Carol Barton […]
Jacqueline “Jackie” Mae Hall (4/28/2020) - Jacqueline “Jackie” Mae Hall, 69, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 27, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Jackie was born September 14, 1950, in Batesville, Indiana, one of six children of Hubert and Martha Sparks Singleton and attended Whitewater High School. For over 22 years, she was employed at […]
Rick Collins (4/28/2020) - Rick Collins, 60, of New Castle passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Morgan E. and Betty (Yones) Collins. He was a member of the Army Reserve for eight years. Rick enjoyed spending […]
Gerald Edward Hammond Jr. (4/27/2020) - Gerald Edward Hammond Jr., 55, a life-long resident of New Castle, parked his bike at Heaven’s Gate early on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, following injuries sustained in an accident last Wednesday evening. He was born on November 16, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Gerald Edward Hammond Sr. and Brenda (Engle) Hammond. […]
Nancy J. (McGunegill) Almonrode (4/26/2020) - Nancy J. (McGunegill) Almonrode passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Lynn, Indiana on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born in Centerville, Indiana to Russell W. and Ethel Frances Lane Burris on June 1, 1932. A lifelong resident of Lynn, she attended Lynn Bulldogs High School where she graduated in […] Victoria Rhoads Kendall (4/26/2020) - Mrs. Victoria Rhoads Kendall, 94, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born in Corydon, Indiana to Alva R. & Elsie V. Heishman Rainbolt on November 11, 1925.
Phyllis Kay Morgan (4/26/2020) - Phyllis Kay Morgan, 70, passed away Wednesday night April 22, 2020 at her home in Dublin, Indiana while surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on March 12, 1950 to the late Minor and Geneva (Jones) Mobley. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Joan McCullough, Mary Ann […]
Tenny Lee Kunkel (4/26/2020) - Tenny Lee Kunkel, 56, passed away Thursday afternoon April 23, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. A daughter of Thomas King and Nancy Jane (DeLong) Laughlin, Tenny was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 21, 1964. She grew up in Cambridge City and graduated in 1982 from Lincoln High School where she ran […]
Bobby Thomas Shrum (4/26/2020) - Bobby Thomas Shrum, 77, returned to his heavenly home on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born on October 20, 1942, in Palmer, Tennessee, a son of the late Mose and Oleavy (Coffelt) Shrum. Bobby was raised on a farm just outside of Mt. Summit and […]