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James Allen Williams (12/26/2023) - James Allen Williams, 76, of Richmond, was born on January 20, 1947 to Paul and Alice (Bowlan) Williams. James was born and raised in Centerville, Indiana where he graduated from Centerville High School in 1965. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Toschlog, whom he married on July 26, 1969. After […]
Gus Benford (Bennie) Green (12/26/2023) - Gus Benford (Bennie) Green, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at Forest Park Health Campus with his family at his side. He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on February 2, 1938 to Gus Green and Nellie (Camden) Green. He graduated from Boston High School, Boston, Indiana with the class of 1958. On […]
Deborah Sue Allen (12/26/2023) - Deborah Sue Allen, passed away on December 22, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 72. Deborah was born in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary
Bertha “Marie” Shrum (12/26/2023) - Bertha “Marie” Shrum, 94, of Modoc, Indiana peacefully crossed over Jordan to be with Jesus Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after suffering a massive stroke seven days prior. Born January 19, 1929 in Tracy City, Tennessee to the late Pete and Abby (Coffelt) Nunley, in 1953 her and her husband Harley moved […]
William Huffman Davis (12/26/2023) - William H. Davis (JuneBug) of New Castle passed away December 21st, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born October 19th, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana to the late William Davis and Dianne (Heck) Davis. He is survived by two sons, William Gene Davis of Tennessee and Matthew Ryan Davis of New Castle, Mother Dianne […]
Bill Magaw (12/26/2023) - My father, Bill Magaw was born on the family farm in Boston, IN on September 5, 1932, to Martha and Paul Magaw, where he lived View full obituary
Betty J. Markley (12/26/2023) - Betty J. Markley, age 99 of New Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. She was born June 25th, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary
Gail P. Wright (12/24/2023) - Gail (Patty) Wright, 84 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton. Born on December 8, 1939 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry T. & Alma B. (King) Sink. Patty was a 1957 Lewisburg High School graduate. She enjoyed being with her […]
Matthew David Lopez (12/23/2023) - Matthew David Lopez, 46, of Spiceland, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1977, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Debi (Lines) Fecek. Matt was a graduate of Knightstown […]
Bobby Earl Bowman (12/23/2023) - Bobby Earl Bowman, a resident of New Castle, Indiana died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on November 21, 1927 in Boone County, Indiana, a son of the late Mark and Georgia Bowman. He was married to Margaret Ann Yates on September 4, 1949. They enjoyed their travels […]
Jim Patrick Patlan (12/23/2023) - Jim Patrick Patlan, 62, of Richmond, Indiana, born on September 30, 1961, lost his battle with anxiety and depression and took his own life by View full obituary
Artie Bradshaw-Bowne (12/23/2023) - Artie Bradshaw-Bowne, 102, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Friday, December 22, 2023, at Chalet Healthcare in Indianapolis. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James William and Mary Effie (Piercy) George. Artie was known for her caring spirit, and her life was […]
Dottie D. Holmes (12/22/2023) - Dottie D. Holmes, 84, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1939 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Sherman and Bonnie (Atkinson) Catron. Always giving and loving, Dottie was good-hearted and her oldest daughter says, “She was my Mom, but also my best friend.” […]
David C. Newman (12/22/2023) - David C. Newman, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1943, in New Castle to the late Kem and Janavieve (Davis) Newman. On May 5, 1961, David married Debbie Koontz and were married for 55 years. David loved his family and was Godly […]
Joyce E. Flynn (12/22/2023) - Joyce E. Flynn, 84, of Sulphur Springs passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born January 26, 1939 in New Castle to the late Gerald and Flora (Osborne) Harvey. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Kevin Flynn of Illinois, Cindy Cupp of Illinois, and Kyle Flynn of Sulphur […]
Walker Kent Crull (12/22/2023) - Walker Kent Crull, infant son of Cory R. & Jenna (Kiess) Crull passed on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 2023. Additional survivors including his Paternal Grandparents: Robert K. & Vickie L. Crull of New Paris, OH and Paternal Great Grandmother: Myra Crull of […]
Dorothy (Boyer) Talbot (12/22/2023) - Dorothy Boyer Talbot, age 98 of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 19, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in Davenport, Iowa on September 17, 1925, to Harry Boyer and Lillie Anderson Boyer. Dorothy married John Talbot on November 17, 1945, and together they raised 7 beautiful children. She was a […]
Neenah Marie Blaylock (12/21/2023) - HAGERSTOWN, IN– Neenah Marie Blaylock, age 64, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at home. Born December 6, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio to Jackie Jones Sr. and Eloise Johnson Sacre, Neenah lived most of her life in this area. She graduated from Richmond High School and worked at Hoffco and CIT. Neenah enjoyed […]
Hilda L. Kassen (12/21/2023) - Hilda L. Kassen, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born on April 17, 1921 to the late George and Lois (Wynn) Lineback. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Hilda and her late husband Robert helped run Kamp Modoc and started Kassen Kamp […]
James Anthony Kammerer (12/21/2023) - RICHMOND, IN– James Anthony Kammerer, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home. Born September 18, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Ann Cavanaugh Kammerer, James lived most of his life in the Cincinnati area. He worked as a computer programmer for CG & E. James was a member of […]
Mary Elizabeth Duffy (12/21/2023) - Mary Elizabeth Duffy, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2023 at Arbor Trace, Richmond. One of six children of Howard Brames and Alice Kallmeyer Brames, Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 30, 1935 and graduated from Mother Mercy High School, Cincinnati, Ohio with the class of 1952. On March 23, 1955 Mary […]
James M Burns (12/21/2023) - James M. Burns passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on December 20, 2023, at the age of 85. James was born in Kokomo, Indiana View full obituary
Everett “Duce” Ray Upchurch (12/20/2023) - Everett “Duce” Ray Upchurch, 99, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. He was born on October 1, 1924 in Albany, KY, one of nine children, born to the late Ted and Eulas Upchurch. Humble, honest, provider, caregiver, intelligent, storyteller, home builder, farmer and a strong […]
Rita Ann Yaryan Hughett (12/20/2023) - It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Ann Yaryan Hughett announces her passing on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Reid Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Rita was born on January 25, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1969. Rita had a love […]Mary E Hall (12/20/2023) - Mary E Hall, age 94, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
James Jefferies (12/20/2023) - James “Jim” Jefferies passed away on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 73. He was born in Connersville on View full obituaryBarbara Short (12/20/2023) - Barbara Short, age 86, of Economy died at her home on Tuesday December 19, 2023. She was born in Greens Fork, IN on December 10, 1937 to F. Stickley and Thelma P. (Turner) Hobbs. Barbara graduated from Economy High School in 1955 and has lived in this area her entire life. She was a bookkeeper […]