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Gene Crawford (10/28/2024) - Edwin Gene Crawford, 84, of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 at his residence. One of five children of William and Gladys Russell Crawford, Gene was born November 29, 1939 in Brownsburg and graduated from New Winchester High School with the class of 1958. Gene married the former Kathleen Gillian “Gill” Rivis in […]
Henry A. Ripberger (10/28/2024) - Henry Albert Ripberger Henry Albert Ripberger, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 24th. He was born on June 27th, 1938, at home in Milton, Indiana, to the late Ethel (Simmermeyer) Ripberger and Joseph Ripberger. Henry graduated from Milton High School in 1956. In 1978, Henry married Beth McKechnie, and together they […]Linda Pardo (10/28/2024) - Linda Pardo, 82, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on October 26, 2024. View full obituary
Benny A. Davis (10/28/2024) - Benny A. Davis, 83, of New Castle, Indiana passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday, October, 19 2024. He was born in New Castle August 12, 1941 in New Castle to the late Arthur and Louise (Duncan) Davis.Benny was employed as a tool and die maker for Ready Corporation in Connersville and Hart-Up Corporation […]
Kristen L Bowermaster (10/28/2024) - Kristen L. Bowermaster, age 43, of Eaton, Ohio died at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born on May 30, 1981 in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School. Kristen was known for her sense of humor and loved to go swimming. She really enjoyed spending her summers at the […]Bonnie Grewe (10/27/2024) - Bonnie J. Grewe, 81, of Cambridge City, passed away at Ambassador Health Care on Saturday October 26, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to Wm. Lloyd and V. Evangeline (Carter) Craig and lived her entire life in this area. Bonnie was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and on […]
Myron Higgins (10/27/2024) - Myron Higgins, age 89, of Centerville died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday October 25, 2024, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Centerville, Indiana on May 9, 1935, to Fred and Alice Wissler Higgins and had lived in the area most of his life. Myron graduated from Centerville High School in 1953 […]
Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson (10/26/2024) - Edwin C. “Robbie” Robinson, 89, of New Castle, passed away Friday afternoon, October 25, 2024, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Renick, West Virginia, a son of the late George and Gertrude (Mueller) Robinson. Robbie grew up on the Robinson Family Dairy Farm and graduated […]Sandra Zook (10/26/2024) - CAMBRIDGE CITY – Sandra Sue Zook, 86, passed away Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 at her home. A daughter of the late William and Mary Eleanor Stokes, Sandra was born on July 25th, 1938 in Lewis, Indiana. She graduated from Straughn High School with the class of 1956. Sandra worked as a reading tutor at the […]
Tyla Dee Watson (10/26/2024) - Tyla Dee Watson, 54, joined her younger brother, Brandon, and her mother, Lois, in Heaven on October 23, 2024. Tyla had a servant’s heart and View full obituary
Bob Dillman (10/26/2024) - Robert R. "Bob" Dillman, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday morning, October 24, while surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born to George Alexander, Jr. & Pearl May Wolfenbarger Dillman in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1934. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. […]
Jennifer Elaine McQuiddy (10/25/2024) - Jennifer Elaine (Riddle) McQuiddy, 52, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was born June 27, 1972 in Muncie, Indiana to Gordon and Carolyn (Phelps) Riddle. Jennifer was a 1990 graduate of Blue River High School where she played volleyball, basketball and track. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where she […]Barbara Dillman (10/25/2024) - Barbara J. Dillman, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2024 at Reid Hospital. She was born on March 26, 1938, in Monterey, Tennessee, to John C. and Artie Mae (Walker) Willis. Barbara and her family moved to Milton, Indiana in 1953 and she was a 1956 graduate of Milton High School. On […]
Ruth Fear (10/25/2024) - Ruth A. Fear, 61, of New Castle, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home after a 7-year battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1963, in Chicago, IL to the late George J. and Ellen E. Murray nee Oberfell. Ruth grew up on the south side of Chicago as […]
Anna Elizabeth “Beth” Dick (10/25/2024) - Anna Elizabeth “Beth” Dick, 103, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on January 9, 1921, in Luretha, KY, a daughter of the late William M. and Anna (Richardson) Benge. In 1940, Beth married her beloved husband, […]
Luther Allen (10/25/2024) - Luther Allen, 83 of Richmond, Indiana, was born on September 15, 1941, to the late Linville and Ada Allen in Magoffin County, KY. He went View full obituary
Robert Anthony Phipps (10/24/2024) - Robert Anthony Phipps, 69 of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on October 1, 1955 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Bonnie Marie (Potter) Phipps, Jr. Anthony was employed at Fulmer Supermarkets in Springfield, Ohio for 33 years and Save […]
Belinda May Harris-Ferguson (10/24/2024) - Belinda May Harris-Ferguson, 83, of Spiceland went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born December 17, 1940 in Kingsville, Ontario to the late Manley and Merva (Geauvreau) Gillett. Belinda and her husband, Bryce spent most of their […]
Buster Jack Roberts (10/24/2024) - Buster (Jack) Roberts, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 9, 1950 in Indianapolis, a son of the late Jack and Ruth (Benge) Roberts. Buster attended school at Arlington and then graduated in 1968 from La Salle High School. He […]
Joshua D. Unger (10/24/2024) - Joshua D. Unger, age 38, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Joshua was born on August 15th, 1986 in Richmond, IN to Kevin and Ann Unger. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James Hawley. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Kevin and Ann Unger; children Aubrey and […]
Douglas L. Bowers (10/24/2024) - Douglas L. Bowers, born October 23, 1949, in Dayton, OH, died peacefully at his home in Brookville, on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 74. An undeserving child of God. The husband to Jill for 52 years. A loving parent of three and grandparent to nine. A humble, servant leader to many, an […]
Tara Kathlene Duval (10/24/2024) - Tara Kathlene (Slettvet) Duvall, 62, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home. She was born July 9, 1962 in Henry County to the late Archie and Thelma Irene (Smith) Slettvet. Tara loved to paint and was an excellent at flower arrangements. She enjoyed dogs and her favorite was her Yorkie. […]
Robert “Rob” Oliver Gethers (10/24/2024) - Robert “Rob” Oliver Gethers Jr, 72 years of age, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, at Reid View full obituary
Rev. Francis “Frank” E. Holman (10/24/2024) - Dr. Francis “Frank” E. Holman of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully into the presence of his Lord surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, October 23, View full obituary
Nancy Wilson (10/23/2024) - Nancy Wilson of Connersville passed away on Wednesday morning October 23, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on November 13, 1934, in View full obituary
Harold W. Hembree, Jr. (10/23/2024) - Harold W. Hembree Jr., 79, of Spiceland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at I. U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born on January 24, 1945, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Eunice Lotta (Wright) Hembree Sr. Harry was a 1963 graduate of Spiceland High School […]
Donald “Alfie” Albert Foster, Jr. (10/23/2024) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Monday View full obituary
Carolyn Baumer (10/23/2024) - Carolyn Baumer 72 of San Leandro, California passed away on October 16, 2024. She was born November 26, 1951, in Richmond to George Willie and View full obituary
Rochella Newland (10/23/2024) - Rochella Newland, 71, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, October 21 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville. Born on June 16, 1953 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph M., Newland, Jr. & Eula Holbrook Newland. Rochella was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. She was a participant in […]
Richard Howard (10/23/2024) - Richard Eugene Howard of Connersville, IN passed away on October 11, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN at the age of 90. He was View full obituary