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Tomi M. Masters (1/3/2019) - HAGERSTOWN – Tomi Michelle Masters, 23, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2018. She was born in New Castle on January 11, 1995, to Shawn Masters and Michelle Masters. She was a 2013 graduate of Union High School in Modoc. Tomi had lived in California for the past 3 ½ years; she loved being a “Cali […]
Helen Duncil (1/3/2019) - Helen Duncil, 89, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on July 21, 1929 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Jess and Maud Isaacs Maggard – both who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life – George […]
Margie Tuttle (1/3/2019) - Margie Tuttle, 91, of Connersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1927, in Adolphus, KY, and is the daughter of Bert Alderson and Ettie Douglas Alderson. On July 31, 1948, she married Lloyd Tuttle in Franklin, Kentucky. They were able to enjoy […]
William Tyler “Ty” Carr (1/2/2019) - William Tyler “Ty” Carr, 17, of Richmond passed away surrounded by family December 29, 2018, due to complications with diabetes. He was born in Richmond on October 23, 2001, to Dale and Laurie Burge Carr. Ty was a sports kid, he loved every sport especially basketball and his Indiana Pacers. He was a fun-loving and […]
Barbara J. Schmidt (1/2/2019) - SCHMIDT, Barbara J. age 79 of Cincinnati, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Hillebrand Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 13, 1939, the daughter of Armand and Melba (Chaney) Vorwerck. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary High School, and a 1960 graduate […]
William Robert ‘Bob’ Harrison (1/2/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – William Robert “Bob” Harrison, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born June 27, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Linden Ray and Lorena Hughes Harrison, Bob was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School. Bob was a Realtor, […]
Juanita F. Gribbins (1/2/2019) - Juanita F. Gribbins, 95, of Connersville, died Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018, at Hickory Creek at Connersville where she had resided the past three years. A native of Spiceland, Juanita was born August 20, 1923 to Earl V. and Pansy M. Reece Six. She attended school in Lewisville and was married to William L. Gribbins, […]Dorothy M. (Smith) Craig (1/1/2019) - NEW CASTLE – Dorothy Mae (Smith) Craig, 87, finished her race, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1931 to Arlie and Helen (Whitehead) Smith. She married Marion Merle Craig on September 16, 1950. She loved being a farm […]
James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn (1/1/2019) - James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn passed away peacefully in his home early January 1, 2019. Born June 28, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Erma (Newman) Plankenhorn, he was 91 years old. Survivors include: Mary, his loving wife of 68 years; son, Rob and his wife Connie of Indianapolis; son, Dan of Palo Alto; 3 […]
Mary Jane (Maurer) Dolehanty (1/1/2019) - Mary Jane (Maurer) Dolehanty, 78, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born in Richmond on December 8, 1940 to Harry and Anna Teany Birck Maurer. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1959. After raising her children, she attended Indiana University East and earned an associate […]Ardis F. Schneider (1/1/2019) - Ardis F. Schneider, 87, passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018 at The Springs in Richmond. She was born Aug. 12, 1931, to James and Amy Wetzel in Richmond, Indiana. She married her husband Paul on Aug. 13, 1950. They enjoyed 65 years together. Ardis was a dedicated farm wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother who […]
Gregory D. Knarzer (12/31/2018) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Gregory Dale Knarzer, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at his home. Born November 8, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dale and Dorothy Bishop Knarzer, Greg was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. Greg followed his father’s career […]
Belinda L. Cohee Kilgus (12/28/2018) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Belinda L. Cohee Kilgus, age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. Belinda was born on March 26, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska. She had lived in this community since 1973. Belinda was a 1982 graduate of Northeastern High School, where she was active in gymnastics […]
Edith J. Nichols (12/28/2018) - Edith J. Nichols, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24. She was born on July 13, 1939. She married Douglas A. Nichols on September 5, 1959. They were blessed with seven children and almost 32 years of marriage before his death on August 5, 1991. Edith will be […]
Karen L. Platt-Reece (12/28/2018) - Karen Lee Platt-Reece, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 27, 2018, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by her family. Born June 26, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward Joseph and Dorothy J. Ebeling Stars, Karen was a lifelong resident of Richmond and New Paris, Ohio. She graduated from […]
Mark R. Mahoney (12/28/2018) - HAGERSTOWN – Mark Ray Mahoney, 64, a former Hagerstown resident, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home in Bradenton, FL. Mark was born in New Castle on July 12, 1954 to Myron and Shirley (Myers) Mahoney. He was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church, a 40+ year Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. […]Mary Alice Evans (12/28/2018) - Muncie, IN – Mary Alice Evans, 84, of Muncie, IN passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 25, 2018 near her residence. She was born August 11, 1934 in Delaware County, IN. Mary was the daughter of Roscoe and Lois (Boyle) Bailey. She was a homemaker and had worked at Muncie Gear and Grays Restaurant. Mary was […]
Teresa Skirvin (12/27/2018) - CAMBRIDGE CITY – Teresa Skirvin, 52, passed away Saturday December 22, 2018 at Heritage House of Richmond after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Simeon Jr. and Louise Ann (Shell) Haler, Teresa was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 16, 1966. She has lived most of her life in Cambridge City and […]
Clara A. Kaucher (12/27/2018) - CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Clara Alice Kaucher, age 64, formerly of Wayne County, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 24, 2018, at her home. Born April 30, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Carl Harvey and Norma Joann Wissler Kaucher, Clara was a lifelong resident of Wayne County, until moving to Connersville in 2014. She was a member of […]
Paul M. Chew (12/27/2018) - CENTERVILLE – Paul Monroe Chew, 86, passed away Wednesday morning Dec. 26, 2018, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Ira Monroe and Pearl Esther (Lewman) Chew, Paul was born in Henry County, Indiana, on Oct. 27, 1932. A lifelong resident of the New Lisbon/Henry County area, Paul has lived in […]
Martin Andrew Bickel (12/27/2018) - Martin Andrew Bickel, 58, of Losantville, IN passed away Friday afternoon, December 21, 2018 at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center of Parker City, IN. He was born October 31, 1960 in Muncie, IN the son of Stewart M. and Beverley (Shipley) Bickel. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School of Modoc, IN. A […]
Bessie R. Taylor (12/27/2018) - Bessie R. Taylor, 97, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Hawley and Margaret Mullins on Sept. 9, 1921. The youngest of six children, Bessie moved to Richmond, Indiana, in the mid 1920s. Bessie was married to Maurice G. Mantock only a […]
Elizabeth Ford (12/26/2018) - Elizabeth Ford, 87, passed away on December 24, 2018 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, IN. Elizabeth was born on June 27, 1931 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and is the daughter of the late Avery Tilton Fryman and Blanch Viola Tucker. On October 22, 1949, she married Joe Ford. They were able to spend […]Wilma D. Bishop (12/26/2018) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Wilma D. Bishop, 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born September 28, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert P. and Bessie B. Corman Corman, Wilma was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1943 graduate of Richmond High School. Wilma retired from […]
Regena Y. Brown (12/26/2018) - Regena Y. Brown, 78, of Blooming Grove, passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, at her residence. One of five children of Kenneth and Iona Jones Adams, Regena was born in the family home in Everton on March 20, 1940. On March 4, 1961, Regena married Charles K. Brown in Everton Methodist Church, and they resided […]
Dorothy M. Johnson (12/26/2018) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Dorothy M. Johnson, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Born April 12, 1927, in New Castle, Indiana, to Russell and Eleanor Lucille Tapscott Furbee, Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of New Castle High School. She lived in Cambridge City for 48 years and in Centerville for the last […]
Dora S. Griffee (12/26/2018) - CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Dora S. Griffee, age 57, of Connersville, Indiana, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Reid Health. Born October 24, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, to Doral and Sara Wood Dishman, Dora was a lifelong resident of this area. She previously worked at Cinram, Inc. Dora loved the outdoors and riding horses. She […]
Phyllis “Louise” Stephenson (12/26/2018) - CAMBRIDGE CITY – Phyllis “Louise” Stephenson, age 89, passed away peacefully Monday morning December 24, 2018, at Green House Senior Living Community in Carmel, Indiana. She was born September 30, 1929 in Middle Tennessee to the late Sam and Bessie Nafe. Louise graduated in 1947 from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City and was the […]
Stacey Steele (12/24/2018) - Stacey Steele, 39, of Richmond, went to the ER last Friday, after not getting any better from a recent illness. She was immediately admitted and testing began to determine the cause of her illness. Ultimately it was determined that she had advanced liver cancer that had advanced so quickly that it started to shut down […]
Betty J. Rees (12/24/2018) - Betty J. Rees, age 74, New Castle resident, passed away on Thursday December 20, 2018 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 9, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of the late Harold Lee and Elizabeth Merideth Dudley. She was a resident of New Castle most of her life and a graduate of […]