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Paul W. Booher (5/1/2024) - Paul W. Booher 77 of Richmond passed away on April 29, 2024, after a long illness. He was born November 26, 1946, in West Manchester, View full obituary
David R. Crowe (4/30/2024) - David R Crowe of Fortville, IN, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 surrounded by family at his bedside. David was born July 12, 1945 in New Castle Indiana to Tommy and L. Rose (Shelton) Crowe. David was a 1964 graduate of Chrysler High School in New Castle. He served honorably in the […]
Anna Dean Maples (4/30/2024) - Our mother, Anna Dean Maples, 89, of Richmond, IN. was welcomed home as she entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 28th while in the care of St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis She was born Dec 8, 1934, in Clay Co, TN, the daughter of Carvell and Odessa “Dessie” […]
Patricia “Patty” A. Goodwin (4/30/2024) - Patricia “Patty” A. Goodwin, 77, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born August 5, 1946 in New Castle to the late William and Helen (Hardacre) Fulton. Patty was a 1964 graduate of New Castle High School and later retired from the New Castle State Developmental Center following more than 20 […]Robert Clay Ferman (4/30/2024) - Robert Clay Ferman 68 of Richmond passed away in his home on April 29, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on January 3, View full obituary
Bill Doolin (4/30/2024) - NEW PARIS, Ohio – Bill Doolin, age 66, of New Paris, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Reid Health. Born September 28, 1957, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Robert and Nancy Jones Doolin, Bill had lived in this area since childhood. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and being on the […]
Linda Lou Black (4/30/2024) - Linda Lou Black, 67, of Richmond, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Reid Health, Richmond. The daughter of David and Dorothy Thomas Adams, she View full obituary
James R. McWhinney (4/30/2024) - James R. McWhinney, 79, of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence. Born on February 26, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Carmen (Frazier) McWhinney. Jim retired in 2005 after 37 years as a School Teacher for Richmond City Schools. He was a […]
Boyd William Duvall (4/30/2024) - Boyd William Duvall, 77, of New Castle, passed away Monday April 29, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1946, in New Castle, In to the late Dewey & Warna (Evensburger) Duvall. A graveside service for Boyd will take place on Thursday May 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at South […]Eric Horner (4/29/2024) - Eric T. Horner, 58, of Olive Hill, Kentucky and formerly of Western Wayne County, passed on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert T. and Pamela (Moore) Horner and lived most his life in Wayne County. Eric was baptized at Milton United Methodist Church. He attended […]
Annitta “Jane” Terry (4/29/2024) - Annitta “Jane” Terry, 52 of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born April 25, 1972 in New Castle to the late Charles and Shirley (Baney) Overton. Jane was employed at McSherr Inc. for over 30 years as a direct support professional. A collector of […]
Carol J. Mann (4/29/2024) - Carol J. Mann, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born December 25, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold E. and Georgia Eloise (Stover) Newkirk. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School; was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #322, West Alexandria, OH; […]
Theodore C “Ted” Agler (4/29/2024) - Theodore C “Ted” Agler, age 74, of Centerville, OH passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born January 12, 1950 in Dayton to the late Lowell C and Lelah M. (Haller) Agler. Ted was a 1969 graduate of National Trail High School; was a U.S Air Force […]Mona Craig (4/29/2024) - Mona Lee (Dennis) Craig passed away on April 27th, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born at home in New Lisbon, Indiana, on Christmas Day in 1934 to her mother, Marie Esther Dennis. Mona was raised by her loving grandmother, Stella Belle (Knox) Dennis, aunts Pauline Macy, Elsie Brown all deceased and Kathryn O’Dell of […]
Bobby “Bob” Eugene Upchurch (4/29/2024) - Bobby E. Upchurch 73, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 peacefully at Henry County Community Health. He was born December 17, 1950 in New Castle to the late Joe Bennie and Earsel (Dunnington) Upchurch. He was a member of the 1969 graduating class of New Castle Chrysler High School. Following graduation […]Glenia E. Brown (4/29/2024) - 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
Sandra Diane Decker (4/28/2024) - Sandra Decker, 73, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Rawlins House of Pendleton. She was born June 17, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late James Arthur and Glendora Muriel (Smith) Adams, Sr. Sandy retired from New Castle Community Schools where she was employed as secretary to the superintendent […]
Timothy “Michael” Stephens (4/28/2024) - Timothy “Michael” Stephens, 37, of Muncie passed away in his sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1987 in Greenfield to Timothy Lee Stephens and Sheila (Wells) Porter. Michael’s kindness and infectious positivity made him truly unique. His genuine warmth and ability to […]
Thomas Lee Rowe (4/27/2024) - Thomas “Tom” Lee Rowe, 78, of Everton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 31, 1946 in Dublin, Indiana, Tom was one of ten children of the late Herb and Virginia Collins Rowe. Tome was united in marriage to Carolyn Ines […]Betty Ann Patrick (4/26/2024) - Betty Ann Patrick, 68, passed away in Reid Hospital Sunday, April 21, 2024, following an extended illness. Born August 26, 1955, to Walter & Eileen Patrick. Attended Hagerstown High School, then off to Ball State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She graduated with high honor of cum laude. She was employed by […]
Jeffrey Glenn Mathis (4/26/2024) - Jeffrey Glenn Mathis, 63, of Muncie passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born September 18, 1960 in Muncie to Glenn Russell and Judith Kay (Taylor) Mathis-Day. Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Wapahani High School then joined the US Army, serving […]
John Charles Holmes (4/26/2024) - John C. Holmes, 73, of Connersville, a loving, devoted, and caring husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A loving husband of 51 years, he married the former Frances C. Darcy on February 3, 1973. Mrs. Holmes survives. John, a proud 1969 graduate of […]
Belva Shaw (4/26/2024) - Belva (Oliver) Shaw, 90, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Courtney Oliver Sr & Uphama (Purvis) Oliver.
James Edward Fox (4/26/2024) - James Edward Fox, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence. The youngest of two children of Okla C. and Carol Sue (Klopp) Fox, James was born December 1, 1965, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. Following his high school graduation, Jim […]Dwight Ingalls (4/25/2024) - PERSHING- Dwight Eugene Ingalls, 78, of Pershing, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon April 24, 2024. A son of the late Wiliam Arthur and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls, Dwight was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 6, 1946. Dwight was a lifelong resident of the Pershing/East Germantown community and graduated from Lincoln […]
Leonard G. Pope (4/25/2024) - Leonard G. Pope, age 94, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. Leonard was born in Boston, Indiana on April 1, 1930, to Lester and Treva (Gable) Pope and had lived in the area all his life. He graduated from Economy High School and worked at Belden for many years […]
Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt (4/25/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home. Born November 12, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana to Fred Albert and Mildred Delora Fish Rigsby, Karen lived most of her life in this community. She was a registered nurse for close to 30 years and finished her […]
Vada E. Collins (4/25/2024) - Vada E. Collins, age 90, of Mount Summit, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Henry County Community Health. Born on April 10, 1934, in Farmers, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Oak (Atchison) Moody. Vada was a diehard Kentucky Wildcat basketball and devoted NASCAR Jeff Gordon fan. […]