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Shirley Marie Lakes (1/31/2024) - Shirley Lakes was born April 28, 1948 in Bath, Indiana and lived a loving life until passing peacefully on January 28, 2024 in Connersville, Indiana. In celebrating Shirley, we remember a life well-lived, marked by love, kindness, and laughter. Most of her youth was spent in Liberty, Indiana with her parents, Walter and Lillie Moore. […]
Nancy Hamilton Tyndall (1/31/2024) - Nancy Hamilton Tyndall, age 95, born in July 1928 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Center in Richmond, Indiana. She View full obituary
Virginia Lee “Ginger” Simmonds (1/30/2024) - Virginia Lee “Ginger” Simmonds, 73, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Full obituary will be posted on our website soon.
Merilou Fulks (1/30/2024) - Merilou Fulks, 77, formerly of the Fountain City community, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born April 12, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to the late H. Burl Shook and Maude Corrington Shook. Merilou loved to play golf and she was a longtime member of Bay Ridge […]
Kurt Whitesel (1/30/2024) - Kurt A. Whitesel, 74, of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, at Reid Health. He was born in Union City, Indiana on November 11, 1949 to Jack E. & Margaret E. Elliott Whitesel. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Union City Community High School and a graduate of Purdue University. […]
Violet “Angi” Anne Adkins (1/30/2024) - Violet “Angi” Anne Adkins, 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in New Castle. She was born on January 19, 1944 in New Castle to the late Charles Clayton and Bertha (Jesse) Conley. She was a loving person who would help anyone in need. Angi enjoyed painting, interior decorating and gardening. […]
Timothy R. Theurer (1/30/2024) - Timothy Richard Theurer, 58, of Modoc, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born in Union City, IN on April 6, 1965 to Jerry and Jennifer (Shaver) Theurer and had resided in Modoc for the past several years. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 3, at […]James Duane Balthis (1/30/2024) - James Duane Balthis 62 of Eaton passed away January 27, 2024. He was born November 12, 1961, in Richmond to James F. and Janice Spencer View full obituary
Mary L Emmons (1/30/2024) - Mary Emmons,98, formerly of New Castle, passed away Thursday Janaury 25, 2024 in Utopia, Arizona. Graveside services will be Friday February 2, 2024 at South Mound Cemetery at 2:15 PM.
Walter william Crocker (1/29/2024) - Walter William Crocker, affectionately known as Walt, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 85 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Walt View full obituary
Ruth Adele Ball Converse Mills-Varnell Mills (1/29/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth Adele Ball Converse Mills-Varnell Mills left this earth on January 29, 2024, with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Swanton, Ohio, on December 7, 1944, to Vernena Cunningham Ball and Robert Reed Ball. She received an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies, a bachelor’s degree in general […]Kenneth Conn (1/29/2024) - LEWISVILLE- Kenneth Lee Conn, 82, of rural Lewisville, passed away at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, on January 28th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 20th, 1941, in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late John L. and Ruth (Ramsey) Conn. Kenneth served ten years in the United States Navy […]
Suellen Melton (1/29/2024) - NEW CASTLE-Suellen Marie Melton, 38, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday January 26th, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep. Suellen was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up any room. She was born January 9th, 1986, in New Castle to […]
Kim Whiteley (1/29/2024) - HAGERSTOWN- Kim Edward Whiteley, 72, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana, on Friday January 26th, 2024. Kim was born on May 7th, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Ward A. and Opal Catherine (Feiock) Whiteley. He was raised and graduated high school from Tinley Park High School with the class of 1969. […]
Larry Clement Day (1/29/2024) - LYNN, Ind. – Larry Clement Day, age 85, of Lynn, Indiana, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born February 3, 1938, in Williamsburg, Indiana, to Claude M. and Nancy M. Weatherly Day, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Larry was a welder at […]Christopher D. Rowe (1/29/2024) - Connersville native Christopher D. Rowe, 61, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his residence. Chris was born on March 13, 1962, to the late Joseph E. and Linda Lane Rowe. He attended Connersville…
Timothy Allen Webb (1/28/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy Allen Webb Sr., age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 25, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Juanita Mercer Webb, Tim was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a machine operator at Dana and retired from there. While at Dana, he […]
Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr. (1/28/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr., age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home. Born December 22, 1943, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Charles G. and Louise Stephens Pollitt, Gerald lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of Mays High School and […]
David Clarke Hinshaw (1/27/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – David Clarke Hinshaw, age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Reid Health after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 2, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rodney Clarke and Lynda S. Hinshaw, David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He completed his education at Richmond High School. […]
Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr. (1/27/2024) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr., age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home. Born December 22, 1943, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Charles G. and Louise Stephens Pollitt, Gerald lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of Mays High School and […]
Joan Ray Critser (1/26/2024) - Joan Ray Critser, 81, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, on her 81st birthday at Glen Oaks Health Campus following an extended illness. She was born January 25, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John J. and Bertha (Burden) Ray. A 1961 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Joan was Office […]
Robert G. Stoner (1/26/2024) - EATON, OH – Robert G. Stoner, age 84, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Facility. Born February 13, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, to Lloyd and Vivian Lemon Stoner, Bob graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University, was a member of ATO, sang in the IU Singing […]
William Juel Pearson Sr. (1/26/2024) - IN– William Juel Pearson Sr., age 74, of Connersville, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born February 19, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, to JD and Betty Woolums Pearson, he lived most of his life in the Union County area. He worked for […]
Carol Sue White (1/26/2024) - Carol Sue (Gibbs) White, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Willard & Kathryn (Phenis) Gibbs. Carol had worked at the family business of White’s Home Improvement in Richmond, Indiana for many years […]
Alvin “Al” Sparks (1/26/2024) - Alvin “Al” Sparks of Richmond went home to the Lord on January 15, 2024 at age 89. Al was born to Glenn and Goldie Sparks View full obituary
Jimmie L. Bumbalough (1/26/2024) - Jimmie L. Bumbalough Sr., 81, born in Sparta Tennessee to Willie Herbert Bumbalough and Lela Mae (Demps) Bumbalough on May 16th, 1942, passed away peacefully View full obituary
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore (1/26/2024) - Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore, 83, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 24th at Community Hospital in Anderson surrounded by family. He was born February 10, 1940 in Anderson to Wayne H. and Florence (Rector) Moore and grew up in the Markleville community. He was a graduate of Markleville High School, […]