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Judith “Judy” Mae Kemker (2/25/2020) - Judith “Judy” Mae Kemker, 80, of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. She was born in Wayne County on March 9, 1939, one of thirteen children of Almar and Hazel (Burner) Patterson. She was raised in Dublin, Indiana and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On February 17, 1958, Judy married Charles […]
V. Robert “Bob” Pigman (2/25/2020) - V. Robert “Bob” Pigman, 87, of Connersville died unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 23, 2020, at Reid Health, Connersville, Indiana. He was born March 29, 1932 in Fayette County, Indiana, one of two children of Virgil E. Pigman and Lula A. Pfeiffer. On November 24, 1949, he was married to Hope A. Schmidt. Mrs. Pigman survives. […]
Mary Ellen “Dolly” Davis (2/25/2020) - Mrs. Mary Ellen “Dolly” Davis, 91, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 24 in the comfort of her home. Born on October 31, 1928 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Omer Lester and Grace Verna Witter Manning. She was a 1946 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Mrs. Davis was […]Wilma J Flannery (2/24/2020) - Wilma J Flannery, 65, of Pershing, passed on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Howell, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carl E. Flannery; six children; many grandchildren and a brother, John Marcum. There will be no public services for Wilma. Arrangements are entrusted to Waskom […]
Robert “Bob” E. Gaddis Sr. (2/24/2020) - STRAUGHN- Robert “Bob” E. Gaddis Sr. of Straughn passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born on September 8th, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, to John M. and Velma Gaddis, growing up in Straughn, Indiana. Bob labored at various companies in his life, Truck Driving for Miller Brothers, Lee Cylinders in Cambridge, Hill’s Roses, […]
Elizabeth (Betty) Brumfield (2/23/2020) - Elizabeth (Betty) Brumfield, age 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday (February 20, 2020). Heaven has gained another angel. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Cecilia, Kentucky, to Joe and Gertrude Thompson. Betty was one of eleven children, she worked at Cox’s grocery for many years and Golden Rule […]
Curt A. Ingerman (2/22/2020) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Curt A. Ingerman, age 60, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at Reid Health. Born April 15, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, to Robert and Kay May Ingerman, Curt lived in Centerville most of his life. At a young age, he started farming until 1979. Curt was then a welder […]
Lawana Rose (Hunt-Brockman) Wright (2/22/2020) - Lawana Rose (Hunt-Brockman) Wright, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on 1/28/2020. She was born 10/08/1929 to Floyd Hunt and Iris Bishop. Lawana was a lifelong Richmond resident until 3 years ago when she moved to Greenfield to be with her family. Lawana’s work life started before high school […]
Martha “Barbara” Golay (2/22/2020) - BENTONVILLE- Martha “Barbara” Golay, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon February 20, 2020 with her daughters by her side. A daughter of the late Benton and Stella (Roberts) Conley, Barbara was born in Bud, Kentucky on June 15, 1926. She graduated from Lewisville High School and attended Ball State University. Barbara married Orlan Golay in […]
Larry Herbert Johnson (2/22/2020) - Larry Herbert Johnson, the son of Thomas C and Dorothy L. Johnson, was born on May 30, 1943 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He departed this life on February 17, 2020. He graduated from Richmond High School. Joining the Army, spending three years in Germany serving his country. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum […]Aelean Dickerson (2/22/2020) - Aelean Dickerson, 88, passed away February 18, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare Facility in Centerville, Indiana. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but lived most of her life in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. She was retired from Shoebilee in Richmond, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with her family, outdoor walks, […]
Jacob Powell (2/22/2020) - Jacob Powell, 34, of Laurel passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville. The son of Michael and Lori Hayslett Powell, Jacob was born in Connersville on October 1, 1985, and attended Connersville High School. On April 28, 2007, Jacob married the former Rebecca Rose in Connersville. Mrs. Powell survives. Jacob […]Dr. Stephen John Kaiser (2/22/2020) - Our beloved and wonderful Stephen John Kaiser was taken to Heaven at 12:44 am February 19. Coming home after three successive and intense hospital stays was a highlight moment in the midst of a fast and ravaging cancer. Gathering around him for prayer and worship and singing and thanksgiving and displaying to him our deepest […]
Ora Lee Wright (2/22/2020) - Ora Lee Wright, 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was fondly known in the community as “Mother Wright.” She was originally from Centerville, Tennessee, where she fell in love and married her husband, Samuel Joe Wright. The two eventually moved to Richmond where they continued to raise their […]
Kimberly Sue Rudicil (2/22/2020) - Kimberly Sue Rudicil, 58 of Liberty passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born on August 17, 1961 to Don Hartrum and Patricia Ann Yost VanWinkle in Richmond. Kimberly was a faithful and very active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty. She was in charge of their sound system and was a […]
Paul W. Wesseler (2/21/2020) - CAMBRIDGE CITY- Paul W. Wesseler, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning February 18, 2020 at the home of his son in Elmhurst, Illinois. A son of the late William and Addie (Baxter) Wesseler, Paul was born in Batesville, Indiana on December 11, 1933. Paul has lived most of his life in Cambridge City and was […]
John E. Lahman (2/21/2020) - John E. Lahman, age 91 of Richmond passed away Tuesday (February 18, 2020). He was born on December 12, 1928 and graduated from Centerville High School. John retired from Transilwrap and had many hobbies including being outdoors, riding bicycles and his unwavering support for IU college basketball. His loving wife Oneida Dooley Lahman passed in […]
Charles “Dean” Hawkins (2/21/2020) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles “Dean” Hawkins, age 72, formerly of Preble County, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Reid Health. Born October 11, 1947, in Alquina, Indiana, to Maurice and Maxine Davis Hawkins, Dean was a life-long resident of Preble County, until moving to Richmond in July 2019. […]
Bertha Clarkston Siler (2/21/2020) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Bertha Clarkston Siler, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born June 12, 1932, in Junction City, Kentucky, to Lee and Mary Douglas Vaught, Bertha lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked as a health care aide. Bertha was a skilled seamstress […]
Patricia Ann Swihart (2/21/2020) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Patricia Ann Swihart, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born June 8, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lucian B. and Orpha P. Hobbs McDowell, Patricia was a life-long resident of this community. She worked in retail. Patricia was a member of the VFW […]
Ralph J. Redelman (2/20/2020) - Ralph J. Redelman, 91, of Connersville passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Lawrence and Marcella Fry Redelman, Ralph was born in Milhousen, Indiana, on August 3, 1928, and graduated from Napoleon High School with the class of 1946. On October 27, 1951, Ralph married Dolores […]
Mary Irene Renner Ball (2/20/2020) - It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Mary Irene Renner Ball, who passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Karen Ball Wolfe in Brookville. Irene was born March 25, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to Dora Ann Cromer and George Washington Renner. […]Bill D. Himelick (2/20/2020) - Mr. Bill D. Himelick, 82, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, at Yorktown Manor in Yorktown, Indiana. Bill was born on August 13, 1937, in Fountain City, Indiana to Lloyd E. and Reba A. Snyder Himelick. He was a 1955 graduate of Fountain City High School and earned a bachelor’s degree […]
Richard F. Garnet Jr., M.D., (2/19/2020) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard F. Garnet Jr., M.D., age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease and pancreatic cancer. Rick was born on July 16, 1946, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Rev. Richard and Mary Biondi Garnet. He grew up a block from the […]
Nancy C. Blank (2/19/2020) - Nancy C. Blank, 73, passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2020, at Reid Hospital of Richmond. Nancy was born in New Castle, on May 11, 1946, to Dinno and Stella Bauer Bowers and graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1964. While in college, Nancy focused her studies in the banking industry. […]
Lydia E. “Mimi” Clark (2/19/2020) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Lydia E. “Mimi” Clark, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at her daughter’s home. Born September 18, 1921, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Robert Guy and Ruby E. Finch Hodgin, Mimi was a lifelong resident of this community. She retired from Perfect Circle. Mimi formerly attended Calvary Baptist […]
China M. Higbie (2/19/2020) - China M. Higbie, 86, of Cambridge City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Wind Cave, Kentucky, and is the daughter of Arlen Green Issacs and Mary Brandenburg Isaacs. She lived in Kentucky for six years before her family moved to Connersville […]
Darrell D. “Pete” Frame (2/19/2020) - Darrell D. “Pete” Frame, 83, finished his race in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 17. Pete was born on September 15, 1936 in Webster Township to Denver and Esther Duke Frame. He was a 1954 graduate of Webster High School. He joined the Indiana National Guard but soon transferred to the US […]
Chester Leon Epps (2/19/2020) - Chester Leon Epps, age 90, was born March 23, 1929, to Lloyd P. and Clara Archie Epps in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020. Chester attended Palestine High School in Darke County, Ohio and served in the US Army. He graduated from Barber College in Columbus, Ohio. He married Gloria Marie […]
Larry Richards Crockett (2/19/2020) - Larry Richards Crockett died at home on February 10, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1931 to Ampie and Ethel Crabtree Crockett in Richmond, Indiana, the fifth of nine children. Larry felt a very strong lifelong connection to his hometown. Three remarkable Richmond school teachers, Mrs. Leah Crabb and coaches Richard Tiernan and Gerald […]