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Jack Edmond Kline (5/13/2024) - Jack Edmond Kline, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in West College Corner, Indiana on May 10, 2024. One of four children of Donald and Jayne Bond Kline, Jack was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1955 and, along with his twin sister, Jill, was part of the first graduating class of Union […]
MIchael WIlliams (5/13/2024) - Michale Williams, 66, of New Castle, passed away Friday May 10, 2024, at his home. He was born April 13, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Albert & Norma (Hasty) Williams. Michale was an outdoorsman and loved to fish. He was a member of the Local Moose Lodge and Eagles in North Vernon, […]
David Keith Mills (5/13/2024) - David Keith Mills, 62, of Connersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. He was surrounded by family who loved him more than words can say. David was the third and youngest child of Herman Mills and Marilyn (Moyer) Mills. He was born on February 5th, 1962, in Richmond, IN. David later graduated from […]
Denise Lynne Davis (5/12/2024) - Denise Lynne Davis, 76, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1947 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Smith. A 1966 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Denise was a grandma to many, she loved having family and friends around. She enjoyed […]
Michael Brent Morris (5/11/2024) - Michael Brent Morris, born May 14th, 1969, in Richmond, IN, to his parents, Floyd Morris and Linda Houser. He lived a life filled with love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and Rock & Roll until his peaceful passing on May 10th, 2024 in hospice care. Brent was 54 years old. Brent was a manager at […]Martha “Tina” Breeden (5/10/2024) - CAMBRIDGE CITY- Martha Jane “Tina” “Teenie” Breeden, 72, of Cambridge City, passed away early on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. A daughter of the late Lee and Pearnie (Craft) Vanover, Tina was born in Bristol, Virginia on July 24, 1951. A long-time resident of Wayne County, […]
Mary Lou Hess (5/10/2024) - Mary Lou Hess 81 of Richmond died May 5, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born June 7, 1942, in Oxford, Ohio to View full obituary
Denise M. Kelley (5/9/2024) - Denise M. Kelley, age 66, of New Paris, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 with her daughter by her side. She was born July 25, 1957 in Bellbrook, OH to the late J.R. and Shirley Kelley. Denise was a wonderful mom, grandma & friend to many; loved all animals; and enjoyed going to […]
Edith Marie Followell Crist (5/9/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Edith Marie Followell Crist, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born June 4, 1940, near Sheridan, Indiana, to Cecil Edgar and Mabel Ada Chafin Followell, Edith lived in this area all of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Short High School […]
Terri Lynn Alyea (5/9/2024) - Terri Alyea passed away on May 5th, 2024. She was born June 23rd, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Harlos and Peggy Lynch. Terri View full obituary
Virgil F. Jones (5/9/2024) - Virgil F. Jones, 83 of Springport passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1941 in England, AR, a son to the late Virgil Dean and Merle (Harris) Jones. A dedicated and patriotic veteran of the United States Army, Virgil served in the 76th Engineer Battalion during the Cuban missile […]
Diane Sue Straw (5/8/2024) - Diane Sue Straw, age 83, of New Paris, OH peacefully passed away on May 7, 2024, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. She was born on September 7, 1940, in Campbellstown, OH to the late Harry and Anna Straw. Diane led a fulfilling life marked by dedication and hard work. Her career spanned roles at […]
Mercedes “Mercie” Townsend (5/8/2024) - Mercedes “Mercie” Townsend, age 80 of Richmond, IN passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 at Ambassador Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Seattle, Washington on September 4, 1943 to Michael S. Topley and Madeline Melago Topley. Mercie married David Townsend on July 17, 1965, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Richmond, […]
Dollene America Jordan (5/8/2024) - Dollene America Jordan, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at RoseBud Village while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ducktown, Tennessee on July 14, 1936 to Jerry and Rose (Trantham) Jones. Dollene was married to Keith Austin Jordan, who passed away in 1994. She retired from the former […]
Dorothy Ann Amsden (5/8/2024) - Dorothy Ann Amsden, 53, a resident of Anderson passed away May 5, 2024 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born December 30, 1970 in Madison County to the late Benjamin Elden and Fatima (Seleyman) Amsden. An avid bowler, she bowled in several leagues through Special Olympics. Dorothy enjoyed swimming, especially at Prairie Reservoir. […]
Ronald Lee Parker (5/8/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12 Noon, at The Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 480 West Eaton Pike, Richmond, Indiana, 47374. View full obituary
Denise Chantel Sparks (5/8/2024) - Denise Chantel Sparks, 50, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. One of three children of Margaret “Marti” (Mendell) Granger, Denise was born in Connersville on September 22, 1973 and graduated from Connersville High School the class of 1992. On July 11, 2005, Denise married Danny Sparks in Connersville. […]
JoAnn Schlehuser (5/8/2024) - JoAnn (Mann) Schlehuser, 97 of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1926 in Sulphur Springs, IN to the late Howard and Bernice Mann. JoAnn was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church as well as Eastern Star. […]
Janice Kay Kahle (5/8/2024) - Janice Kay (Gauker) Kahle passed away on May 7, 2024, after a long illness. Janice was born February 15, 1939, in New Castle, IN to View full obituary
Janice R. Strahan (5/8/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Janice R. Strahan, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Courtyard. Born September 1, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Scott Benham and Beatrice Hall Benham, Janice lived in this community her whole life. She was a home maker and also worked at Hills Roses. Janice was […]
William “Will” Clemmons (5/7/2024) - William James Raymond “Will” Clemmons, 43, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 29, 1981, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of William Clemmons and Lou Ann (Smith) Kyle. Will enjoyed gaming and his gaming community of friends. He […]
David E. Thienel (5/7/2024) - David E. Thienel, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born July 30, 1942 in Shelton, Nebraska to the late Curtis and Barbara (Smith) Thienel. He was a graduate of Shelton High School in Shelton, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska in […]Linda E. Crabtree (5/7/2024) - Linda E. Crabtree, age 74, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Nancy I. Lewis (5/7/2024) - Nancy I. Lewis, 76, of Modoc, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in New Castle on July 31, 1947 to Charles F. Poindexter and Betty (Walls) Rains. She had resided in Ligonier before returning to the Modoc area several years ago. Nancy was a homemaker and babysitter. […]
Larry R. Bergfield (5/7/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Larry R. Bergfield, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Reid Health. Born August 9, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lawrence and Hilda Hagar Bergfield, Larry lived in this community all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 9th Infantry […]
Joyce Ann Lacy (5/7/2024) - Joyce Ann Lacy, 72, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1951 to the late Wallace and Mary Irene (Lewis) Fairchild. Joyce was a Godly woman who loved her family above all. Her love for her family shown in all she lived […]
Irvin Lee Bridgeford (5/7/2024) - Irvin Lee Bridgeford, 75, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Kettering Health, Preble Campus with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Rawn H. and Thelma Emmaline “Emmie” (Patterson) Bridgeford. Irvin was a retired machine operator having worked at Westvaco […]
Glenn McDermott (5/7/2024) - Glenn W. McDermott 94 of Richmond died May 5, 2024. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. View full obituary
Michael David Willhelm (5/7/2024) - Michael David Willhelm, 66, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, May 5, 2024 at his home. One of six children of Edward Raymond and Mary Ann (Firsich) Willhelm, Michael was born in Connersville on May 30, 1957 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Michael attended Ivy Tech and Indiana […]