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James “Jim” Peters (4/11/2024) - James Finley Peters, 66, was born on September 6, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana to Finley and Maran Peters. Jim was a graduate of Centerville High School. He passed away from a battle with cancer at home surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, in Centerville, Indiana. Jim was married to Lisa (Groves) Peters on February […]
Doris M. Smallwood (4/10/2024) - Doris M. (Knox) Smallwood, 97, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on November 16, 1926 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Olis and Anna May (Hankey) Knox.Doris was a homemaker and lifelong caregiver to her husband, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. […]
Lance Monroe Pence (4/10/2024) - Lance Monroe Pence, 53, of Hagerstown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Reid Hospital.  He was born May 10, 1970 in Henry County to Jerry and Patrica (Dick) Pence. Lance, a 1988 graduate of Hagerstown High School, pursued many careers until he found his passion for nursing by earning a Bachelor of Nursing degree […]
Larry A. Price (4/10/2024) - Larry Price, 81, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Muncie Estates Assisted Living. He was born on August 1, 1942, in Soldier, Kentucky, a son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Madden) Price. Larry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1960. He married the love of […]
Susanne Suttles (4/10/2024) - Susanne Lamb Suttles, 83, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away on Tuesday April 9 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.   Susanne was born in Rushville, IN on January 17, 1941 to the late Rodger Lamb and Anna Louise (Grist) Lamb. She graduated as a Milton Sharpshooter in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, […]
Catherine Dowling (4/10/2024) - Catherine “Cathy” Dowling, age 95 of Muncie, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1928 in Muncie, IN, a daughter of the late Carlie Marvin and Mabel (Tomlinson) Langley. Cathy graduated from Muncie Central High School and later attended Ball State University. She worked for […]
Donald Ray Elkins (4/10/2024) - Donald Ray Elkins, 78, of Connersville, Indiana passed from this life on April 8, 2024 at Majestic Care Nursing Home, Connersville. Don was born April 2, 1946, in Dorton, Kentucky, the son of William (Bill) Elkins and Evelyn Holbrook Elkins and graduated from Dorton High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree […]
Clyde E. Stewart III (4/10/2024) -    Clyde E. Stewart III, 57, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 7, at Rosebud Village.    He was born on May 25, 1966, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Lynne Marcella Campbell Roark. Clyde was a 1985 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He served in the US Navy from 1985-90.    Clyde worked […]
John Cregar (4/10/2024) - John Cregar, 83, of Laurel passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024 at his home. One of twelve children of Alex and Enno Moon Cregar, John was born on October 13, 1940. On July 30, 1965 John married the love of his life, Belva Sue Linville. Mrs. Cregar passed away on January 24, 2001. John […]
Holly R. Van Meter (4/10/2024) - Holly R. Van Meter, 76, of Carthage passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Willows of New Castle.  She was born April 18, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to the late Ernest and Peggy (Berger) Hinterman.  A pastor’s wife, Holly was a registered nurse and worked as head of ICU at Hancock Regional Hospital in […]
Robert L. “Bob” Ross (4/9/2024) - Robert L. “Bob” Ross age 77 of Williamsburg died April 9, 2024, at Reid Health after an extended illness. He was born February 24, 1947, View full obituary
Joyce “Ann” Curtis (4/9/2024) - Joyce "Ann" Curtis, 86, of Springport passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her residence. A complete obituary will be posted once available. Services will at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Chaplain Phil Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Visitation will […]
M. Joyce Kidd (4/9/2024) - M. Joyce Kidd passed away on Friday April 5, 2024. Joyce was born on August 18, 1939 in Albany, Kentucky to George and Ruby (Smith) Dowell. She was a graduate of New Castle Indiana High School, class of 1957. She graduated from Holy Cross School of Nursing as an RN in 1963. Joyce spent her […]
Andi Eakins (4/9/2024) - BENTONVILLE- Andrea “Andi” Lynn Eakins, 54, of Bentonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024. Andi was born January 3, 1970, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Larry and Becky Gray. She grew up in Denver, Indiana and was a graduate of North Miami High School with the class of 1988. She met Dennis Eakins of […]
Barbara A. Baer (4/9/2024) - Barbara Ann Baer, of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was the daughter of George Robert Baer Sr. and Mary Margaret (Newkirk) Baer of Hagerstown, Indiana. Her education included primary grades at Hagerstown, Hagerstown High School class of 1964, her undergraduate at Columbus College Georgia, and her […]
Janice S. Mulcahey (4/9/2024) - Janice S. Mulcahey, age 91, of Camden, OH passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born July 8, 1932 in Hamilton County, OH to the late Howard and Adraine Pennington.  Janice was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Camden and was an active volunteer at the […]
Charles Eugene Jewett Sr. (4/9/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Charles Eugene Jewett Sr., age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Brickyard-Golden Rule Nursing Home. Born February 28, 1938, in Harriman, TN to Arthur Jewett and Wilma Bagwell Ramsey, Charles lived most of his life in this community. He was a high school graduate and U. S. Navy veteran. […]
Gregg Laswell (4/9/2024) - Gregg W. Laswell, 48, Died unexpectedly April 3, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 20,1975, the son of Glen W. Laswell and View full obituary
Robert V. Frank (4/8/2024) - Robert V. Frank passed away April 8, 2024, at Vancrest in Eaton, OH.   Born on August 1, 1936 in Portland, IN to Ralph and Verlyn (Buckmaster) Frank.  Robert is survived by his wife, June (Sheller), brothers Eugene and Richard Frank, daughters Betsy (Richard) McCloud and Belinda Frank and sons Bret (Karen), Bruce (Michelle) and […]
Jerry Keith Irwin (4/8/2024) - Jerry Keith Irwin, born on September 9, 1937, in Cambridge City, IN, to his loving parents John A. and Dorothy L. Irwin. He lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends until his peaceful passing on April 5, 2024, in Richmond, IN. Jerry was a true American patriot, serving in the Army and bravely […]
Gene R. Catron (4/8/2024) - Gene R. Catron, 86, of New Castle, formerly of Mooreland, received his wish and was peacefully called home to Heaven on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, at Henry Community Health, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 7, 1937, in Monticello, Kentucky, a son of the late Sherman and Bonnie (Atkinson) Catron. […]
Dale M. Davis Sr (4/6/2024) - Dale M. Davis Sr. 81 of Modoc died on April 4, 2024, at St. Vuncents Hospital Winchester. He was born February 12, 1943, in Richmond View full obituary
Vaughn L. Reid Jr. (4/6/2024) - Vaughn Leroy Reid Jr., affectionately known as “Junior Reid”, age 89, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. A complete obituary will be posted when available. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Sproles Family Funeral […]
Donna Lynn Winkelman (4/6/2024) - Donna Lynn Winkelman, age 77, of Columbus, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, OH.  She was born October 10, 1946 in Woodbury, NJ to the late Donald and Laura (Lore) Winkelman. She is survived by her sisters Gloria Keltner and Janet […]
Terry Brent Ervin (4/6/2024) - Terry Brent Ervin, 76, passed away early Friday morning, April 5, 2024 with his loving wife and daughter by his side at his home in Connersville. One of four children of Malcom and Irene Smith Ervin, Terry was born in Connersville on April 18, 1947 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […]
Stella Rush (4/5/2024) - Stella Rush, age 90, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Abington, Indiana, born to Shelby and View full obituary
Nancy Lee (Stoots) Pasman (4/5/2024) - Nancy Lee Pasman (Stoots), 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, surrounded by family.  Nancy grew up in New Castle, a town she loved, and where she raised her family.  She retired as a school secretary from Wilbur Wright Elementary. Previously, she was the director of the Women’s Health Club at […]
Dannie Lynn Brown (4/5/2024) - Dannie Lynn Brown, 60, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1963 in Albany, Kentucky. Dannie attended Knightstown High School and retired from Chrysler Corp. in 2009. He was a jack of all trade and could work on and fix anything. He especially enjoyed […]
Mary Moore (4/5/2024) - Mary (Hicks) Moore, age 69, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born December 24, 1954, in New Castle, Indiana to the late John Hicks Jr & Betty (Stewart) Hicks. Mary enjoyed playing BINGO, but especially being near her family, who she loved […]
Charles Floyd Hildebolt, II DDS PHD (4/4/2024) - CHARLES FLOYD HILDEBOLT, II DDS PHD, aka “Scooter,” aged 80, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2024. His death came after an 8-year battle with Lymphoma, with his health suddenly and dramatically declining only in the last two weeks of his life. Born on January 22, 1944 in […]