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Elizabeth A. Ponder (2/23/2024) - FOUNTAIN CITY, IN– Elizabeth A. Ponder, age 57, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at home. Born July 10, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jerry and Beverly Oler Bicknell, Beth lived all of her life in this community. She was a 1985 graduate of Northeastern High School. Beth formerly worked as a […]
Virgil Lee Nugent Jr (2/23/2024) - After a life filled with music, love for animals, and dedication to his faith, Virgil Lee Nugent Jr. of Richmond, IN, left this world on February 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 31, 1959, in Richmond, IN to Virgil and Marlene Webb Nugent. Virgil’s passion for playing guitar and his undeniable […]
Carl and Laura Mullen (2/23/2024) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl and Laura Mullen. On February 15, 2024, the world lost two beloved souls as Carl passed away at the age of 62 and Laura at the age of 48. Born on June 28, 1961, Carl’s legacy will forever linger in the hearts of […]
Matthew Steele (2/22/2024) - Matthew Steele passed away on February 21, 2024 at his residence at the age of 58 after an extended illness. Matthew was born in Connersville, View full obituary
Donald N. Jackson (2/21/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Donald N. Jackson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at home. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Born September 15, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Grady and Carolyn […]
Norman Y. Rogers (2/21/2024) - Norman Y. Rogers, 88, a longtime and well-liked resident of Henry County, passed away February 20, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health where he had been residing since 2020. Mr. Rogers was a member and a trustee of Ninth Street Church of God. Norman “Norm” Rogers was born in Salt Lick, Kentucky on July 10, 1935. […]Betty Jones (2/21/2024) - Betty Ann Jones, 83, passed away Monday evening February 19, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, after an extended illness. A daughter of the late Henry and Mildred (Renchen) Hook, Betty was born in Maysville, Kentucky on May 27, 1940. Currently of Milton, she had lived several years in Shirley, Indiana, where she was […]
Richard Wayne Harvey (2/21/2024) - Richard Wayne “Dick” Harvey, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children of Fred and Goldie Harvey, Dick was born in Laurel, Indiana on August 28, 1943. On May 27, 1966 Dick married the former Dorothy Blevins at Calvary Baptist Church in Connersville. Mrs. Harvey survives. Dick […]Dana Marie Mullin (2/21/2024) - Dana Marie Mullin, passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024, after a lengthy fight with small cell lung cancer. She was 76 years young and was View full obituary
Desriee “Desi” Devereaux-Heis (2/21/2024) - Desiree “Desi” Marlene Devereaux-Heis, 67 of Connersville IN, passed away at Reid Hospital Richmond on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born October 12, 1956, View full obituaryHazel Lykens (2/21/2024) - NEW CASTLE- Hazel Juwana Lykens, 71, passed away Sunday morning February 18, 2024, at her home in New Castle, Indiana. Hazel was born to the late Willie L. and Willie H. “Billie” (Batchelor) Siggers on September 18, 1952, in Brooksville, Florida. Hazel attended Straughn High School and worked for Dolly Madison in New Castle as […]
Robert E. Davis (2/20/2024) - Robert E. Davis, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born April 9, 1948 in Richmond, IN to the late Robert M. and Dorothy M. (Moore) Davis. He was a 1966 graduate of Eaton High School; was a Preble County […]
Bonnie R. Newkirk (2/20/2024) - Bonnie Newkirk, 63, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Monday, February 19, 2024. She passed joyously anticipating entering God’s Kingdom of Heaven. Bonnie suffered from complications of diabetes. Bonnie was born in New Castle, IN to Clifton “Woodie” and Phyllis (Martin) Sorrell. She was raised in the area and graduated from Hagerstown […]
Charles C. Sullivan (2/20/2024) - Charles C. Sullivan, 76, of Knightstown passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born April 12, 1947 in New Castle the son of Aaron and Mary Alice (Manning) Sullivan. Charles graduated from Knightstown High School in 1965 and Purdue University in 1970. He worked for the […]
Alline Wickersham (2/20/2024) - RICHMOND, IN– Alline Wickersham, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare. Born April 26, 1930, in Williamsburg, Indiana, to Ernest and Velma Houser Holloway, Alline was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and retired from PRC. She formerly worked for Richmond Gas Company. Alline enjoyed reading and ceramics with […]
John Ralph Love (2/20/2024) - John Ralph Love, 89, of Connersville passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of Ralf N. and Katherine Stephen Love, John was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 7, 1934 and moved to Connersville in 1945. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1952. In 1956, John […]Gloria J. Graw (2/19/2024) - Gloria J. Graw 88 of Richmond died February 18, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born May 2, 1935, in Waco, Kentucky to Charles and View full obituary
Sharon Lee Tackaberry (2/19/2024) - Sharon Lee Tackaberry, 57, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Everton. One of three children of Leona “Faye” Kessinger, Sharon was born March 1, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio and was a 1984 graduate of Greene Joint Vocational School in Greene County. On September 14, 1986, she was married in West Carrollton, […]
James “Jim” Paul Merchant II (2/19/2024) - James “Jim” Paul Merchant II, 79, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Springhurst Legacy Place in Greenfield. He was born October 18, 1944 in New Castle the son of James Paul and Vera (Brooks) Merchant. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Knightstown High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University […]
Curtis L. Johnson (2/19/2024) - Curtis L. Johnson, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, OH on February 18, 2024. He was born September 4, 1932 in Alum Cave in Garner, KY son of the late Lee and Tisha (Hall) Johnson. Curtis was a loving husband, father, […]
Dona May Finney (2/19/2024) - Dona May Finney, 64, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born January 24, 1960 in New Castle to the late Charles and Dona May (Kendall) Wilkinson. A 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Dona was employed as a cake decorator at Dairy Queen for many […]
Paul Edward Haydon, Jr. (2/19/2024) - Paul Edward Haydon, Jr., 57, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Kettering Health-Preble Campus. He was born on September 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Paul Edward Haydon, Sr. and Lazette Dianne (Jeffers) Smith. A graduate of Trotwood Madison High School, Paul enjoyed football, cornhole, darts and wolves. […]
Thomas Leroy Jones Sr. (2/19/2024) - On Sunday, February 18, 2024, treasured husband, father, and grandfather Thomas Leroy Jones, Sr. entered the presence of his Savior and King. He was 84 years old. Tom was born on May 25, 1939, in Dayton, OH. He grew up in West Alexandria, OH, several of those years on the family farm. He is a […]
Kelly Scott Bush (2/19/2024) - Kelly Scott Bush, a resident of New Castle, was surrounded by family and friends as he entered his heavenly home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was fifty-five years old and fought a brave, two-year battle with cancer. Kelly decided to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2021, during a visit […]
Jack I Turner (2/19/2024) - Jack I. Turner, age 89, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born September 20, 1934, in Knightstown, Indiana to the late Tilman & Mayme (Snediger) Guffey. Graveside services for Jack will take place on Wednesday February 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM at South […]
Jerome “Jerry” Keith Wissler (2/19/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerome “Jerry” Keith Wissler, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born February 24, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eldon and Thelma White Wissler, Jerry was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1950 graduate of Richmond High School. Jerry served proudly in the […]
Rita J. Hilbert (2/19/2024) - Rita J. McGunegill Hilbert, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born near Losantville on November 9, 1931 to Frank and Flossie (Cougill) McGunegill and lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. Rita was a 1949 graduate of Losantville High School. She attended […]
Patricia Tribble (2/19/2024) - Patricia J. Tribble, 81, of Connersville passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence. One of three children of Robert and Betty Stunkard Tribble, Patricia was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 9, 1943 and graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1960. Patricia received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State College […]
Norma Jean Russell (2/18/2024) - Norma Jean Russell was born June 30, 1930, to Paul & Mary (Harnish) Shockney in Union City, Indiana. She graduated from Union City Westside High School in 1948. She attended Elkhart Business University and earned a Medical Secretary/Assistant degree in 1949. After graduation, she returned to Union City and worked for Dr. Robert […]