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Dale W. Winn (2/17/2024) - Dale W. Winn, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born August 23, 1939 in Eaton. Dale was a 1957 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran; and retired from the Kroger Company after 38 years of employment. He […]
Norman R. Fudge (2/17/2024) - Norman R. Fudge, age 62, of New Paris, OH passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born May 22, 1961 in Dayton, OH. Norman was a U.S. Army Veteran that served for three years. After serving his country, Norman became an over the road truck driver for many years. He was preceded in […]
Sandra Jean Chasteen (2/17/2024) - Sandra Jean Chasteen, also known as Sandy, passed from this life and stepped into the arms of her Lord on February 16, 2024, at the View full obituarySteven Michael Quisenberry (2/17/2024) - Steven Michael Quisenberry, age 70, passed away at Reid Health on February 16, 2024. He was born September 11, 1953, the son of Carl and View full obituary
Martha Ann Tucker (2/17/2024) - Martha Ann Bickford Tucker, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, was welcomed home by Jesus on February 13, 2024. Having made Arbor Trace her home of the last seven years, Martha left this earth while under the care of Reid Hospital Hospice. Martha, one of twins, was born on December 28, 1944, in Anderson, IN, to […]
James Edsel Reeves (2/17/2024) - James Edsel Reeves passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2024, due to “complication of too many birthdays”. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Audre Reeves. James was raised in Greenfield, Indiana and graduated from Greenfield High School. He attended Indiana University and graduated with two degrees in Optometry. He then served in […]
Michael Ervin Maines (2/17/2024) - Michael E. Maines, age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in his New Paris, OH home surrounded by his favorite girls following a two-month battle with cancer. Mike was the third of six boys born to Marshall and Susanna Goss Maines on March 3, 1946 in Richmond, IN where he lived most of […]
Laydee Maria Alvarez (2/16/2024) - Laydee Maria Alvarez, 85, of New Castle, passed awat Thursday February 15, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born April 3, 1936 in Havana, Cuba to the late Demetrio & Caridad (Abreu) Menendez. In following Laydee’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored to […]
Linda Joan Pate (2/16/2024) - VENICE, FL-Linda Joan “Jo” Pate, age 77, of Venice, Florida, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida. Born June 1, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Willie H. and Mary E. Balthis, Jo grew up in Richmond, Indiana, although she also spent some of her childhood in Virginia. She helped at […]
Judith Ann Rich (2/16/2024) - Judith Ann Huber Rich, 81, formerly of Liberty, IN passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She View full obituaryDarrell Shepherd (2/15/2024) - OGDEN – Darrell Shepherd, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born March 11th, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Beulah L. “Juel” (Caudill) Shepherd. Darrell attended Tri High School. A hard worker, Darrell retired from Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown in […]
Linda K. Nicholson (2/15/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Linda K. Nicholson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born July 20, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to Sylvester and Naomi Bender Kaiser, Linda lived in Richmond most of her life. She received her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Linda […]
Stephen Paul Brown (2/15/2024) - Stephen Paul Brown, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born September 23, 1961 in New Castle to the late James Paul and Deanne (Rothrock) Brown. Steve was employed at Carvana and had previously owned a lawn mowing business. An auto enthusiast, […]
Robert A. Sparks (2/15/2024) - CENTERVILLE, IN– Robert A. Sparks, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 25, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clayton and Betty Shawhan Sparks, Robert lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and worked at Wayne Works for 20 […]Betty M. Shearer (2/15/2024) - Betty M. Shearer passed away at Reid Health on February 14th, 2024. She was born on January 28th, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of View full obituary
Cynthia Diane “Cindy” Melton (2/15/2024) - Cynthia Diane “Cindy” Melton, 72 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home. She was born August 16, 1951 in Henry County to James and Vera (Ford) Swift. Cindy was a foster parent and helped raise many children. She worked as a foster grandparent with the Salvation Army and Westwood School. […]
Gilbert Hill (2/15/2024) - Gilbert Hill, 93, of College Corner passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, Ohio. He was born on View full obituary
Margaret Marie Miller (2/15/2024) - Margaret Marie Miller, 101, of Connersville, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, passed away at home early on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Robinson) Sneed. At the young age of 14, Margaret married Isaac Howard Engle. […]
Rickey L. Ring (2/14/2024) - Rickey L. Ring, age 80, of Muncie, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late William L. Ring and Lois I. (Smith) Ring. Rick graduated from Royerton High School in 1961 […]Audrey “Audie” Corn (2/14/2024) - LIBERTY- Audrey “Audie” Jerald Corn, 73, passed away at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, on Tuesday February 13th, 2024. Audie was born to the late Jessie and Lucille Corn on October 10th, 1950. Formerly of Hagerstown and Cambridge City, Indiana, Audie attended Lincoln High School. He also lived in Fayette and Union County until finally […]
Wanda Powell (2/14/2024) - Wanda Powell passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born April 12. 1952 in Richmond KY to Albert and Ruby Powell. She enjoyed spending View full obituary
Jackie Stockton (2/14/2024) - Jackie Stockton, age 70, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 25, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Jesse & Margaret (Haler) Stockton. Jackie loved life and lived it to its fullest. His time spent on his Harley with friends, […]Jim A. Strong (2/14/2024) - Jim A. Strong, age 95, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Robert Jackson ‘Jack’ Shiflett (2/14/2024) - Robert Jackson ‘Jack’ Shiflett, 90, of Sullivan, formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Sunday February 11, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Graveside services will be in Cambridge City, Indiana at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons International at gideons.org, Calvary Baptist Church, 309 W. 24th St., […]
Kevin Michael Spiers (2/13/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Kevin Michael Spiers, age 45, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born May 17, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Edward Spiers and Valerie Johnson Spiers Snyder, Kevin was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at Osborne […]
Ronald “Ron” L. Decker (2/13/2024) - Ronald “Ron” L. Decker, 75, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Henry O. and Nan Decker. A veteran of the United States Army, he […]
Jessica Michelle Felix-Griffin (2/13/2024) - Jessica Michelle Felix-Griffin, 45, a resident of New Castle passed away at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1978 in Muncie. Jessica was a 1997 graduate of New Castle High School and earned her degree as a pharmacy technician from Ivy Tech in Muncie. She had been employed at Avery Dennison […]