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Cheryl Lynn Gibson (6/19/2024) - On June 18, 2024 we lost our beloved sister, daughter, aunt and friend Cheryl Lynn Gibson at the age 64, from Cincinnati, OH. You never know how your life will influence the people in your life. Cheryl was quoted in a Christian book titled “If It Weren’t For us Christians There’d be a Lot More […]Terry Clyde France (6/19/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Friday, June 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary
Donald Lee Burke (6/19/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Lee Burke, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Arbor Trace, Born February 6, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio to Jasper and Irene Harris Burke, Donald was a life-long resident of this community. He was a high school graduate and worked as a carpenter foreman. Donald was […]
Glen Ward Lee Jr. (6/19/2024) - Glen Ward Lee Jr., 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on June 7, 2024. Born in Indianapolis on March 31, 1945, to the late Dr. View full obituary
Tracy Asberry (6/18/2024) - Tracy Asberry, 58, of New Castle, passed away Sunday June 16, 2024 at his home. Memorial visitation for Tracy will be Monday June 24, 2024 at Rose City Funeral Home, 2011 Broad St, from 5:00 ~ 7:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored […]
Jerry L. Proffitt (6/18/2024) - Jerry L. Proffitt, age 86, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born July 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Amos and Mary Alice Humphrey. Jerry loved her family with all her heart and always enjoyed feeding everyone, especially […]
Linville Gray (6/18/2024) - Linville Gray, 90, of Eaton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born May 23, 1934 in London, Kentucky to the late Bryan and Sarah (Johnson) Gray. He retired from Dayton Flex/Baxter in 1996 where he worked as a plant controller for 27 years. He […]
Doris Faye Hall Stapleton (6/18/2024) - Doris Faye Hall Stapleton, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, was delivered into her Savior’s arms Monday, June 17, 2024, at Reid Health. Born April 7, 1938, in Seco, Kentucky, to Eston and Sadie Katherine Holbrook Hall, Doris has lived in this community more than 60 years. She was a job coach and worked at Richmond […]
Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams (6/18/2024) - Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams, 89, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born September 22, 1934 in Henry County to the late Clarence and Louise (Wilkinson) Williams. Bob married Mary “Betty” Elizabeth England on August 31, 1956. He was drafted into the Army […]
Joseph Thomas Burkhart (6/18/2024) - Joseph Thomas Burkhart, 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his summer home in Connersville on Monday, June 17, 2024. A son of Herbert “Burkie” Burkhart and Martha Gates Burkhart, Joe was born August 30. 1942 in Brookville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1960. Joe served his country […]
Vincent Lee Dilley (6/18/2024) - Vincent Lee “Batman” Dilley, 66, of Connersville passed away June 14, 2024 at Caroleton Manor where he had been a resident for the past year. One of two children born to Roscoe and Evelyn Potts Dilley, he was born January 23, 1958 in Daviess County, Indiana. Vincent came to Residential CRF in 1990 and then […]
Harold “Hank” Leroy Gray (6/17/2024) - Harold “Hank” L. Gray, 80, of Mt. Summit passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born April 24, 1944 in New Castle to the late Elmer William Sr. and Mary Marcella (Hart) Gray. Hank was a loving family man and an all-around good guy. Hank retired from Dana Corporation following more than 30 years […]
Charlotte L. Johnson (6/17/2024) - Charlotte Louise Johnson, age 78 of Eaton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024 at her residence. Born on October 11, 1945 in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Alex “Bud” and Elsie (Morrison) Conley. Charlotte worked hard her entire life raising 3 wonderful daughters, to […]
Martha “Marty” J. Bresher (6/17/2024) - Martha J. “Marty” Bresher, age 72, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton after battling a long term illness. She was born on January 14, 1952 in Richmond, IN to the late Chuck and Cledith Bresher and grew up in Dixon Township. She was a […]
Shirley E Irvine (6/17/2024) - Shirley E. (Phenis) Irvine, 92 passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Reid Health after an extended illness. Born in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of View full obituary
Betty Jean Lewellen (6/17/2024) - Betty Jean Lewellen, 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born July 2, 1930 in New Castle to the late Alford D. and Faye Sylvia (Roane) Lewellen. Betty was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School and a longtime active member of the […]
Joyce Ray (6/17/2024) - Joyce Ann Ray, 90 passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024 at home from dementia. Joyce was born November 27, 1933 in Muncie to Frederick and Pauline Ritchie, the third of seven children. She was a graduate of Muncie Central High School. On April 16, 1955 she married the love and joy of her life […]
Rebecca J Dake (6/17/2024) - Rebecca J. “Becky” Dake, 65, of Brownsville, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of three children of Marion Marsh and Barbara Ann Dennis Taylor, Becky was born in Richmond on February 11, 1959 and graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1978. On May 21, 1982, […]
Betty Jo Watson (6/17/2024) - Betty Jo Watson, 57, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 13, 2024 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born March 7, 1967, in Orange, CA, a daughter of James and Rita (Guffey) Evans. A loving mom and grandma, Betty adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, baking, cooking, and crafting. She also […]Robert “Bobby” Hall (6/15/2024) - CAMBRIDGE CITY- Bobby Hall, age 54, passed away on June 12, 2024, at his home, in New Castle, Indiana. Bobby was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished papaw, and a loyal friend to many. Born in New Castle, Indiana, Bobby was the son of the late James L. Hall Jr. and Linda Francis (Lakes) Hall. […]
Vickie Lynn Whitaker (6/14/2024) - Vickie Lynn Whitaker, age 71, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.
John W. Peak (6/14/2024) - John W. Peak, age 65, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024.
Betty Jane Fisher (6/14/2024) - Betty Jane Fisher, age 93, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 31, 1931 in Allen County, OH to the late Thomas and Iva (Miller) Flory. Betty was a member of Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Eldorado, OH. In addition to her […]
Johnny B. Thrasher (6/14/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Johnny B. Thrasher, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Reid Health. Born June 17, 1937, in Albany, Kentucky, to John and Eula Carter Thrasher, Johnny graduated from Clinton County High School in Kentucky and then served in the United States Army. He lived in Lynn, Indiana for […]
Clifford R. “Cliff” Standing Sr (6/14/2024) - WINCHESTER, Ind. – Clifford R. “Cliff” Standing Sr., age 62, of Winchester, Indiana, died Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born December 8, 1961, in San Fernando, California, to Clifford Norman and Patricia Hull Standing, Cliff was a high school graduate and worked as an autobody repairman. He retired from Infiniti of Dayton. Survivors include his mother, […]
Charles E. Mengedoht (6/14/2024) - Charles E Mengedoht 71, of Connersville passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in Fayette County View full obituary
Terry Rust (6/14/2024) - Terry Rust, age 63, passed away at his residence on June 13, 2024. He was born June 14, 1960, the son of Juanita Mannie, in View full obituaryPhillip Rowe (6/14/2024) - Phil Rowe knew from an early age that he would be a drummer. He explored many other paths during his life – faithful husband, devoted father, private investigator, salesman, leader in church and scouts – but a drummer he remained. In fact, he had performed with Indiana University’s Marching Hundred for 50 years in the […]
Misti D. Poe (6/14/2024) - Misti D. Poe, 52, of New Castle, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1971, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Stephen E. Alexander and Sandra (Ballenger) Chambers. Misti was a 1989 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School in Toledo, Ohio, and earned a bachelor’s degree […]