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Janet Sebring (11/24/2023) - Janet Lee Sebring, age 84, passed away peacefully November 23, 2023. She was born in Wayne, Michigan on July 11, 1939 to William Tyler, Sr. and Ida Lee (Waugh) Tyler. Janet was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School and she married her high school sweetheart, Phillip Earl Sebring on November 21, 1959. Phil […]
Ronald “Ron” L. Smith (11/24/2023) - MARION, Ind. – Ronald L. Smith, age 80, of Marion, Indiana, and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 24, 2023, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana. Born June 8, 1943, in Frankfort, Indiana, to William R. and Clara Johnson Smith, Ron lived in the Richmond area most of his life. He […]
Kristina Butler (11/24/2023) - Kristina (Goodpaster) Butler, 50 of New Castle passed away November 22, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born May 12, 1973, to Harold Goodpaster Jr & Bethel “Gail” (Thomas) Hastings. Kristina was a 1991 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She […]
James Anthony Hiatt (11/23/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – James Anthony Hiatt, age 37, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born October 13, 1986, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Evelyn Irvin Hiatt, James was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. James enjoyed art, especially painting, music of all kinds, […]
Michael Sherwood (11/22/2023) - Michael Lee Sherwood passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 21, 2023, at Reid Health in Connersville at the age of 51. He was born in View full obituary
Carolyn Sue Wood (11/22/2023) - RICHMOND, IN–, Carolyn Sue Wood, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Brickyard surrounded by her loving family. Born January 21, 1941, in Connersville, Indiana to Dwight and Ann Gulley Sheehy, Carolyn lived most of her life in this community. She worked in the office […]
Mary Gledell Huse (11/22/2023) - Mary Gladell Huse, 81, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2023 at Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 5, 1942 in Mt. Summit to the late Orville Jess and Florine (Brown) Hoots. A 1960 graduate of Lewisville High School, Mary worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis. She […]
Allen King (11/22/2023) - Allen King, 100, of New Castle, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Addison Place. He was born in Connersville to Frank and Blanche (Turner) King on April 7, 1923. He is survived by a nephew, James Wilch, nieces Mary Miller and Janet Feldman, great nieces and nephews, Franey Miller, Caleb Miller Jr., Henry Feldman, […]
Kenneth Brown (11/22/2023) - Kenneth Brown, age, 75 of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born March 1, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter K. & Goldus (Marlow) Brown. Kenny was a lively person and enjoyed life to its fullest. He was ornery and enjoyed aggravating those close to […]James Winn (11/22/2023) - James William Winn, known as Jimmie Bill to close family, passed away after a long illness on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home in Greens Fork, IN. He was 85 years old. James was born on November 17, 1937, in Dunkirk, Indiana to Ivan C. Winn and Betty G. (Stanton) Winn. His family moved […]
Judy L. Berry (11/22/2023) - Judy L. (Via) Berry, 79 of Brookville, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Lebanon, Ohio. She was born on April 7, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Ludy) Via. Judy was a retired bus driver for […]
Mark Edgar Brunton Sr. (11/22/2023) - Mark Edgar Brunton Sr. was a loving Christian, father, grandfather, husband, and family man. He was born October 30, 1943 in Richmond, IN to David and Beatrice (née Adams). Raised in Richmond and with deep family roots in the area, he resided in Wayne County most of his life. He died November 18, 2023 at […]
Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis (11/22/2023) - Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis, 89, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1933 in Manilla, IN, a daughter of the late Emerson and Mildred Hester Rigsbee. A 1951 graduate of Shelbyville High School, Ruth Ann attended Jordan College of Music […]
Patricia Louise Rankin (11/22/2023) - Patricia Louise (Weisbrod) Rankin passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Rankin. Pat and Keith were married 69 loving years at the time of his passing. She is survived by four children – Denise Ward (Whiteland), Darrell (Sherry) Rankin (Centerville), Cindy (Joe) Fox, (Zionsville) and Steven […]
Garlin E Bryant (11/22/2023) - Garlin E. Bryant, age 97, of Liberty, Indiana passed away on Monday November 20, 2023 at Whitewater Commons surrounded by his loving family. Garlin was View full obituaryBrent Powell (11/21/2023) - RICHMOND- Brent Douglas Powell, 41, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Sunday November 19th, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Brent was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 27th, 1982, to Thomas and Wanda (French) Powell. He attended Richmond High School and worked at various area restaurants as a waiter. He […]
James E. Holland (11/21/2023) - James E. Holland passed away at Reid Health on November 20th, 2023. He was born on November 24th, 1981, in Richmond, IN to Beverly Edwards View full obituary
Charles “Charlie” J. Ramsey (11/21/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles “Charlie” J. Ramsey, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 16, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Canada and Callie Townsend Ramsey, Charlie was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from Belden in 1998, after working there for 36 years […]
Deborah J Follis (11/21/2023) - Services will be 3:00 PM Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints; friends may call from 1:00 PM to View full obituary
Alora Christine Lynn (11/20/2023) - Alora Christine Lynn, beloved seven-month-old daughter of Owen Patrick and Abigail Elizabeth (Schaper) Lynn unexpectedly flew into the warm embrace of Jesus early on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born at home on March 31, 2023, in Avon, Indiana, and immediately brought pure joy to her family. She loved her big sister, Kaynan, who […]
Marlyn Sue Johnston (11/20/2023) - Marlyn Sue Johnston, 76, of rural New Castle went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1947 in Keno, KY, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Gertie (Taylor) Wilson. Sue graduated from Burnside High School in Burnside, KY in […]
Col. John D. Beeson (11/20/2023) - Muncie, IN – The Greatest Generation continues to fade. Col. (USAF-Ret) John D. Beeson, 98, who served his country in three wars, died Nov. 15, 2023. A Losantville native, his career in flight took him from tail gunner to aircraft commander and airport manager. Col. Beeson spent his last days at Westminster Village, Muncie, where […]Cynthia Alice Baker-Redmon (11/20/2023) - Cynthia Alice Baker-Redmon age 63 died November 18, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. She was born on April 15, 1960, in Richmond View full obituary
Connie Faucett (11/20/2023) - Connie Faucett, 78, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on June 10, 1945 in New Castle to the late Ike and Mildred (Sorrell) Smith. A lifelong resident of Henry County, she worked at Chrysler Corp. in New Castle. Connie also worked at Allison […]
Neil Parker (11/19/2023) - Neil A. Parker, 80, a former Fountain City resident, passed away on Saturday, November 18 in Richmond, where he had resided for the past several years. Neil was born on April 3, 1943, the son of David E. & Dorothy B. (Burnap Parker Copley. Neil had formerly worked for Sherman Williams. For […]