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Gordon L. Riddle (6/4/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Gordon L. Riddle, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 3, 2024. Born November 22, 1951, to Gordon E. and Ida Jane Shewman Riddle, Gordon was a lifelong resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970, received a B.A. from Ball State University in 1974, and later, […]
Charles D. “Chuck” Thomas (6/4/2024) - Charles Denver “Chuck” Thomas, age 64, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana. He retired from Dana Corp in Richmond, Indiana after 30 years and had also worked 10 years at GM. He attended Richmond High School. He enjoyed cooking, photography, […]
Delonda Chesher (6/4/2024) - Delonda Chesher, 74, formerly of Greensboro, passed away Monday June 3, 2024, at Greenfield Healthcare surrounded by her family. Visitation for Mrs. Chesher will be Sunday June 9, 2024, at Rose City Funeral Home 2011 Broad St in New Castle from 2:00 ~ 5:00 PM. A funeral service will be on Monday June 10, 2024, […]
Phillip William Carter (6/4/2024) - Phillip William Carter, 61, formerly of New Castle, passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation for Mr. Carter will be Friday June 7, 2024, at Rose City Funeral Home 2011 Broad St in New Castle from 4:00 ~ 5:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 5:00 […]
Sarah Ellen Porter (6/4/2024) - Sarah Ellen Porter, 83, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January View full obituary
James E Day (6/4/2024) - James Earl Day, 86, of Connersville passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1938 in London, Kentucky, the son View full obituary
James & Lela “Jeanie” Ratliff (6/3/2024) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear parents and grandparents. James Alfred and Lela Emogene “Jeanie” Ratliff passed away just two days apart. James, age 94, was born December 17, 1929 in Henry County, Indiana to the late Merritt and Sophia (Swartz) Ratliff and passed away on Friday, May […]
Tina Marie McKinney (6/3/2024) - Tina Marie McKinney, age 54, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 25, 1970 in Dayton, OH. Tina was a 1988 graduate with honors from Twin Valley South and J.V.S. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers including her favorite pansies. She was preceded […]
Dorothy Ann Thomas (6/3/2024) - Dorothy Ann (Cochran) Thomas, 93 of New Castle passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1931 in Dublin, IN to the late Walter and Belva (Geiglia) Cochran. She married David “Frank” Franklin Thomas on May 23, 1971, he passed away on November 16, 2020. Dorothy was the second child […]
Patricia A. Thalls (6/3/2024) - Patricia A. Thalls age 88, passed away at Reid Hospital on June 3, 2024. She was born 6/23/1935 in Richmond, IN. The daughter of Edward View full obituary
David G. Mathews (6/3/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – David G. Mathews, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024, at Reid Health. Born March 16, 1943, to Donald L. Mathews Sr. and Irene Vance Mathews, he lived in Wayne County all of his life and lived in the Centerville area from 1970 until […]
Robert L. Combs (6/3/2024) - Robert L. Combs, age 88, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1936 in Lee County, KY to the late Winfred and Hattie (Bowles) Combs. He was a graduate of Lanier High School and earned his Bachelor and Master Degrees from Miami University […]
Sandra Beneker (6/3/2024) - Sandra G. Beneker, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 74. Sandra was born on January 12, View full obituaryLeatrice Palmer (6/1/2024) - On June 1, 2024, Heaven welcomed another Angel. Leatrice (Lee) Palmer was born on October 28, 1928 in Waukegan, IL to LeRoy and Lorine Diesner. On May 1, 1948 Lee married Carl Palmer and lived most of their life in Wayne County. Lee devoted most of her life as a housewife and taking care […]
Jessica Nichol Burkhardt (6/1/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Jessica Nichol Burkhardt, age 34, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Reid Health, surrounded by family. Born February 7, 1990, in Batavia, Ohio, to James Henry and Sandy Davis Clark, Jessica had lived in this area since childhood. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Jessica worked at […]
Ronald Gene Caulk Sr. (6/1/2024) - Ronald G. Caulk Sr., 85, of New Castle and formerly of Cocoa, Florida passed away on the evening of Friday, May 31, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was born on April 24, 1939 in New Castle, a son of the late Arvin and Thelma Alice Caulk. Ron served his country proudly in the […]
Louetta Stottlemire (6/1/2024) - Louetta Stottlemire age 82 of Richmond went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 31, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born September 16, View full obituaryDavid Howard (6/1/2024) - Mr. David C. Howard, 72, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at his home. Born in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Martha Fudge Howard. David grew up as the son and grandson of Funeral directors and followed his grandfather and father’s footsteps into their family business. […]
Donna Jean Whitehead (5/31/2024) - Donna J. Whitehead, 65, of New Castle passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on May 22, 1959 to the late Johnnie and Louise (Gibson) Guffey. Donna was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She had worked at several automotive factories as a laborer […] Alicia Lynn Agee (5/31/2024) - Alicia Lynn Agee, 76, of Anderson, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1947 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Roy H. and Mary Lou (Macy) Bovender. A 1965 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, she retired from Henry County Hospital following several years […]
Larry Cox Jr. (5/31/2024) - Larry D. Cox II, 52 of New Castle passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from complications of a stroke he suffered a week prior. He was born on July 12, 1971 in New Castle, IN to Larry D. and Mary Louise (Catron) Cox. Larry was an auto mechanic, he loved working on cars. He […]
Victoria Eversole (5/31/2024) - Victoria Eversole, age 90 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manchester, KY on February 25, 1934 to Joe and Loma Hensen Sester. Victoria was the matriarch of her family, she absolutely loved spending time with her family. She had […]
James (Jim) W. Daugherty (5/31/2024) - James (Jim) W. Daugherty, 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at Reid Hospital. Born on April 16, 1942 to James W. and Thelma Baker Daugherty, Jim was a cherished member of the Richmond community, known for his unwavering dedication to family, faith, and the many passions that filled his life. […]Clyde Callahan (5/31/2024) - Clyde Callahan, 92, of Richmond, IN, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at Reid Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Clyde was born View full obituary
Rita Ann Isaacs (5/31/2024) - Rita Ann Isaacs, 89, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024. One of five children of Alson Russell and Bertha Collinsworth, Rita was born November 13, 1934, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1953. On November 11, 1967, Rita married Wayland Isaacs […]
Randall C. Small (5/31/2024) - Randall C. Small, 83, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 29, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1941 in Franklin Township, near Marion, Indiana, a son of the late Luther and Georgia Small. Randy graduated from Marion High School and attended Ball State University. He […]