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Donald R. Sampley (5/23/2024) - Donald Sampley, 86, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his residence in New Castle. He was born May 3, 1948 in New Castle a son of the late James and Mamie Sampley. Don married Rosalie (Abrell) Sampley on October 13, 1963. They made their home in the Springport area. Don enjoyed […]
Lela June Lovegrove (5/23/2024) - Lela June Lovegrove, 85, of Muncie, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 1938 in Whitestown, IN a daughter of the late Jewell Irving and Oka Lela (Martin) Padgett. Lela June was woman of faith her entire life who fiercely loved God, her family, […]
Velma Huston (5/23/2024) - Velma Huston, 85, of Spiceland, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 19, 1939, in London, KY, a daughter of the late Dan and Della (Hinkle) Smith. Velma was a “ball-of-fire” and was known for her many “down-home” phrases. A proud homemaker, she was an excellent cook […]Thomas Roberts (5/23/2024) - Thomas Roberts passed away May 22nd, 2024, at Reid Hospital. He was born November 11th, 1953, the son of Max and Charlotte Roberts. Thomas was View full obituary
Judith Ann Calhoun (5/23/2024) - Judith Ann Calhoun, age 81, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Douglas H. Brubaker (5/23/2024) - Douglas H. Brubaker, age 75 of Eaton (Gratis Township), Ohio died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his residence. Doug was born on September 3, 1948, in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, the son of the late Elbert D. & Helen (Kiracofe) Brubaker. He was a 1966 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. He worked for Hart […]
David George Moore (5/23/2024) - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David George Moore of Knightstown, IN. David passed away May 22, 2024 at his home leaving a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul. David was born October 14th 1946 in Connersville, Indiana. He was one of […]
Frances V. Gregory (5/23/2024) - Frances V. (Lee) Shell-Gregory, 83, of Ingleside, Texas and formerly of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1940 in New Castle to the late Tom and Pearl (Stringer) Lee. Frances retired from St. John’s Medical Center following 20 years of service. She then worked for […]
Lewis D. Hansel (5/23/2024) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Lewis D. Hansel, age 49, “walked” into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born September 19, 1974, to Russ Denny and Sarah Libby Hansel, Lew was a long time resident of this community. He was a 1993 graduate of Centerville High School and was a salesperson by trade. Lew […]Max Edwin Driffill (5/23/2024) - Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary
Ida Louise McIntosh (5/22/2024) - Ida “Louise” McIntosh, 91, of Richmond died peacefully in her home on May 17, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1933 in New Albany, View full obituaryMarilyn Joan Crouse (5/22/2024) - Marilyn Joan Crouse age 86 of Richmond died May 15, 2024 at her home. She was born February 4, 1938 in Richmond to Stanley and View full obituary
Barbara L. Harvey (5/22/2024) - Barbara L. Harvey, formerly of Liberty, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 81. Barbara View full obituaryThomas Bertsch (5/22/2024) - Thomas R. Bertsch, 79, of Cambridge City, passed away on May 21, 2024 at his home. He was born in Richmond, IN on December 14, 1944 to Ray A. and Marian E. (Geise) Bertsch and lived in this area his entire life. Tom was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School and then was a […]
Brittany Ellen Hoskins (5/22/2024) - Brittany Ellen Hoskins – storyteller, coffee lover, and plant killer took her place among the stars on May 21st, 2024. She has been reunited with her parents and her beloved Aunt Deb (“Doobs”) for a front row seat to watch over those she loved, while still finding some way to boss everyone around. Brittany […]
Gail A. Mastin (5/22/2024) - Gail A. (Calderia) Mastin, 69, of New Castle passed away May 20, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1954 in Lawton, Ok to John and Garnetta (Presley) Calderia, Sr. She loved embroidering, painting, and crocheting. Gail was an avid reader and enjoyed walking and hiking with her husband. She also enjoyed camping. She is […]
Joseph Alan Lowery Sr (5/22/2024) - Joseph Alan Lowery Sr, age 65, of Clarksburg, IN, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Our Hospice of Columbus. He was born on July 15, 1958 in Columbus, IN, a son the late Lynn and Nila (Brown) Lowery. Joe has left behind his wife, Marlene Ailes Lowery of 44 years. […]
Howard Edward Lundy (5/22/2024) - Howard Edward Lundy, age 78, left his beloved family for his heavenly home on Monday, May 20th. He was born June 22, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana. He was a graduate of Muncie Central HS in 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as a Radio Operator in […]
Sharon D. Rader (5/21/2024) - Sharon D. Rader, age 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born April 9, 1959 in Hamilton, OH to the late Myron and Evelyn “Jackie” Witters. Sharon enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time with friends and family; and had love […]
Jack “Jackie” Leon Sturgill, Jr. (5/21/2024) - Jack “Jackie” Leon Sturgill Jr., age 41 of New Paris, Ohio, born December 24, 1982, passed away unexpectedly May 21, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Bonnie (Mills) and Jack Sturgill. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Sturgill; children, Daniel (Michelle) Sturgill, Elizabeth Sturgill, Jonathan Sturgill, and Jasmine Sturgill; mother, Bonnie (Lonzo) […]Glen Corn (5/21/2024) - CONNERSVILLE- Glen Allen Corn, 52, passed away Tuesday evening May 14, 2024 at the home of his brother after suffering a heart attack. Glen was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 4, 1972. Glen grew up in the Cambridge City area and attended Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. He graduated from Connersville Senior High […]
Shelby Lonnie Rowe (5/21/2024) - Shelby “Speedy” Lonnie Rowe, 84, of Connersville passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2024 at Heritage House where he had been a resident for the past three years. Shelby was born September 9, 1939 in Connersville, one of ten children of Herbert and Virginia Collins Rowe. On March 11,1962, he was married to Karen L. […]
Roland Herschel Williams (5/21/2024) - Roland Herschel Williams 94 of Richmond peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born August 6, 1929, to Herschel and Katheryn Williams View full obituary
Lori Ruth Hendry (5/21/2024) - Lori Ruth Hendry, 65, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her residence. Lori was born November 29, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of five children of the late Dorman and Shirley Cook Hendry. For many years, she was employed at the Eastside Pizza King, until being employed by Custom Excrusion/Indalex of […]
Jill Christine Johnson (5/20/2024) - Jill Christine Johnson, 77, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born November 9, 1946 in New Castle to the late Argil and Mildred (Davis) Johnson. Jill retired from AT&T following 30 years of service as a Supervisor/Operator. Later, she went on to work at […]
Philip Roland Hirschfeld (5/20/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Philip Roland Hirschfeld, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Born March 31, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roland H. and Martha M. Ritz Hirschfeld, […]
Mary “Louise” Griffey (5/20/2024) - Mary “Louise” Griffey, 86, of New Castle and formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born May 26, 1937 in Belknap, Illinois to the late Raymond and Hazel (Heal) Flannigan. Louise attended Vienna High School in Vienna, Illinois. She moved to Elkhart, Indiana and […]
Helen E. Lewis (5/20/2024) - Helen E. Lewis, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born December 5, 1948 in Hamilton, OH to the late George and Marie Shull. Helen enjoyed sewing and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son […]
Bobbie E. Parker Gegax (5/20/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – On May 10, 2024, Heaven welcomed another Angel. Our mother, Bobbie E. Parker Gegax was born October 14, 1934, in Corbin, Kentucky, to William E. Parker and Lorena Parker Parshall. The family relocated to Richmond, Indiana in 1950. Bobbie was a 1953 graduate of Richmond Senior High School. Her career in finance […]