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Thomas “Tom” L. Helms (11/29/2023) - Thomas “Tom” Lee Helms, 73, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Cagley) Helms. He attended Blue River High School and was a 1968 graduate of […]
Marty (Suzie) Suzette Jones (11/29/2023) - Marty (Suzie) Suzette Jones, age 74, of Richmond Indiana, joined her husband, John in the house of the Lord, Friday, November 24, 2023. Suzie was born on November 6, 1949 in Richmond IN, to Russell Herbert and Olga Marian Harriett Marte Mathews. She went to Richmond High School and graduated in the class of 1969. […]
Paula Jean Wright (11/28/2023) - Paula Jean Wright transitioned from earth to glory on Friday November 24,2023 at the age of 73. She was born on July 2, 1950 in View full obituaryCharles Vernon Smith (11/28/2023) - Charles Vernon Smith passed away on November 27, 2023 at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio at the age of 74. He was born in Connersville, View full obituary
Dr. James E. Szymanowski (11/28/2023) - Dr. James E. Szymanowski, passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 of natural causes. He was born on January 11, 1947 in Fremont, Ohio. James worked in Richmond, Indiana as an OB/GYN from 1977 until his retirement in 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jo Szymanowski; parents Edward J. and Mary […]
Karol Taylor (11/28/2023) - Mrs. Karol K. Taylor, 84, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, November 27, at Forest Park Health Campus. Mrs. Taylor was born on May 29, 1939 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of William & Mabel Irene Troutwine McClure. She was a 1957 graduate of […]Linda Roberts (11/28/2023) - Proverbs 31, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” DUBLIN – Linda Roberts, age 75, of Dublin, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Linda was the last surviving member of the children born to Elbert and Nellie Russell. She leaves to cherish […]
Larry Edward Towler (11/28/2023) - Larry Edward Towler, 80, a native of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 peacefully at home in Sarasota, Florida surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. One of eleven children of Carl O. and Margaret E. Lyons Towler, Larry was born in Fayette County on February 11, 1943 and was a graduate of Alquina […]
Howard L. Turner (11/28/2023) - Howard L. Turner, 89, went to his heavenly home on November 27, 2023. Howard was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up on the family View full obituary
Terry Mahlon Flannery (11/28/2023) - Terry Mahlon Flannery, 61, a lifelong Fayette County resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home in rural Fayette County. One of eight children of William Hargis and Frances Elizabeth VanWinkle Flannery, Terry was born November 27, 1961 in Fayette County and graduated from Connersville High School in 1980. Terry was […]
Gertrude A. Mays (11/27/2023) - Gertrude A. Mays age 93 of Richmond died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Reid Health after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1930, View full obituary
Robert “Bob” L. McCormick (11/27/2023) - Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 79, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Carver and Beula Magdalene (Walker) McCormick. Bob graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Tout, in 1965. (She lovingly […]
Shirley Ann Staggs (11/27/2023) - Shirley Ann Staggs, 82, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1941 in Anderson, IN, a daughter of the late Cleo W. Lawson and Lois R. (husband: Earl) Thompson. Shirley graduated from Markleville High School in 1957. She worked as a custodian for […]
Justin Ray Dobbs (11/27/2023) - Justin Ray Dobbs passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023, at the age of 33. Justin was born on March 4, 1990, in Connersville, the View full obituaryMichael “Mike” Steven Parker (11/27/2023) - Michael “Mike” Steven Parker 72 of Richmond passed away on November 25, 2023. He was born October 7, 1951, in Indianapolis to Thurman Wesley and View full obituary
Richard Eugene Gifford (11/27/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard Eugene Gifford, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home. Born September 27, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Lillian Long Gifford, Richard was a life-long resident of Richmond. He retired from Wayne Works after 39 years of service in the Maintenance Department. Richard was a […]
Herman Wayne Lewis (11/27/2023) - Reverend Herman Wayne Lewis, 91, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. The son of George Dewey and Beatrice C. Blevins Lewis, Wayne was born in Connersville on December 31, 1932 and received his Bachelor of Science in Theology from Baptist Bible College of Springfield, Missouri in […]
Debra Walton (11/27/2023) - Debra L. Walton, age 65, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2023. Debbie was born on May 20, 1958, in Connersville, the daughter View full obituary
Sterlie Roy Dishman (11/26/2023) - Sterlie Roy Dishman, 84, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born November 1, 1939 in Slickford, KY to the late Oakley and Ola Dishman. Sterlie retired from Gentry’s Cabinet Shop in Anderson in 2004 after 42 years of service. He was a former member […]
Doris Ward (11/26/2023) - Doris Ward, age 86, passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1937, the beloved daughter of Lee and Josephine (Loschiavo) Miller. Mother of Franklin (Kathy) Ward and Debra Ward; Grandmother of Nicki, Alex, Kelly, Emily, Joey, Brian, Julie and Amy with Noe; Great-Grandmother of Kain with Hope, Katie, Charlie, Jasmine, […]
Michael “Mickie” W. Mann (11/26/2023) - Michael “Mickie” W. Mann, 80, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Marie (McClurg) Mann. Mickie graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1961 […]Cole Phelps (11/25/2023) - NEW CASTLE- Cole Spencer Phelps, 15, passed away Thursday morning November 23, 2023 at his home in New Castle while surrounded by his loving family. Cole was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 24, 2008. He attended New Castle Middle School. Cole was always thoughtful of others and made the lives of the people […]
Matthew Smith (11/25/2023) - Matthew Smith, 29, passed away on Wednesday, November 22 in Danville, Kentucky, where he had lived for the past several months. Matthew was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 11, 1994, the son of Brian L. and Angela S. Perry Smith. Matthew attended Northeastern High School. He was a free spirit […]William Leon Morrison (11/25/2023) - William Leon Morrison, born July 15, 1940, passed away November 22, 2023 after a five-month battle with cancer. Leon is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 61 years, his children Lesa (Dave) Wilson and Michael (Cathy) Morrison, grandchildren Patrick, Danny and Macy Morrison and Tom and Elizabeth Wilson, and his sister Anita (Rodney) Miller. He […]
Deborah F. Terry (11/24/2023) - Deborah F. Terry age 73 of Eaton (Lakengren), Ohio died suddenly Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Kettering Health in Eaton. Born on July 11, 1950, in Louisville, KY she was the daughter of the late Martin P. & Dorothy Mae (Saam) McCue, IV. A 1968 graduate of Ursuline Academy High School in Louisville, Kentucky and […]William Morrison (11/24/2023) - William Leon Morrison, born July 15, 1940, passed away November 22, 2023 after a five-month battle with cancer. Leon is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 61 years, his children Lesa (Dave) Wilson and Michael (Cathy) Morrison, grandchildren Patrick, Danny and Macy Morrison and Tom and Elizabeth Wilson, and his sister Anita (Rodney) Miller. He […]