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Wanda M Honaker (4/3/2023) - Wanda Mae Honaker, age 79 of Connersville, passed away on April 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Wanda was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on View full obituary
Brian K. Sparks (4/3/2023) - Brian K Sparks, age 34, of Brownsville, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Liberty. Brian was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 14, 1988, View full obituary
Gary William McGuire (4/3/2023) - Gary William McGuire, 67, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home. He was born January 3, 1956 in Connersville, one of five children of William and Margaret Austin McGuire and was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School. For many years, he was employed at Detroit Steele in Morristown, Indiana. […]
Carolyn Ann Cook Geis (4/3/2023) - Carolyn Ann Cook Geis, 87, of Westfield, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Westfield where she had been a resident. She was born January 1, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana, one of four children of Jake and Hilda Schantz Cook, and was a 1954 graduate of Oldenburg […]
Cheyene Ally Helms (4/3/2023) - Cheyene “Ally” Helms, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2023. She was born December 4, 1998, the daughter of Kimberly Helms and Chad View full obituary
Bertha Holliman (4/3/2023) - Bertha Holliman, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana. Born on February 28, 1930 in Vicco, Perry Co., Kentucky, daughter of the late James Issac & Susie (Summner) Burnett. Bertha retired in 1986 after many years as a […]
John Lewayne Elliott (4/3/2023) - Ind. – John Lewayne Elliott, age 87, of Liberty, Indiana, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Whitewater Commons Senior Living. Born February 13, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde James and Martha Ellen Deaver Elliott, John was a resident of this community all his life. He enjoyed spending his Friday nights at the Eagles Lodge. […]
Kent Irvin Baker (4/3/2023) - Kent Irvin Baker, 80, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023 at his home. He was born September 20, 1942, the younger of two sons of Francis and Luanna Higgs Baker and graduated from Connersville High School. For over 27 years, he was employed at MEG of Cambridge City. Later, he was employed […]
Robert D Kirlin (4/3/2023) - Robert D “Bob” Kirlin, age 81, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. Born November 3, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of Howard Daniel and Moneta Faye (Leverton) Kirlin. Bob received his bachelor degree from Franklin College. He was the […]
Carol Lee (Hollis) Armacost (4/1/2023) - Carol Lee (Hollis) Armacost met her Lord and Savior, as well family and friends who preceded her in death, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born May 15th, 1938, to Sam and Helen Hollis, Carol was a Hoosier at heart and a lifelong Reds fan who loved her family and friends deeply, profoundly, and richly. After […]
Gilda D. Hubbell (4/1/2023) - Gilda D. Hubbell, 73, of Lewisville, passed away unexpectedly at home on the evening of Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Homer J. and Margaret D. (Lipp) Warner. Gilda was a 1968 graduate of Straughn High School and earned a bachelor’s degree […]
Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller (4/1/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1930, in Connersville, Indiana, to Alfred and Ellen Wood, her family moved to Richmond early in her life. Jenny was a proud graduate of Richmond High School, Class of […]
Wilbur Lee Stebbins (4/1/2023) - Wilbur L. Stebbins, age 74 of Liberty, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, (Lakengren) Ohio, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Wilbur was born on October 22, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois the son of the late Wilbur L. & Evelyn D. (Duke) Stebbins. He had served 24 years in the U.S. […]
Jacqueline “Jacque” Goodson (3/31/2023) - Jacqueline “Jacque” Goodson, 75, of Hagerstown passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1947 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Willard Paul and Crystal Mae (Covalt) Smith. Known to be kind to everyone, especially to her grandsons who were the light of her life and whom she loved […]Ronald Deaton (3/31/2023) - Ronald Joe Deaton was born April 10th, 1939 in Hazard, Kentucky. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Marie Deaton and his wife of 53 years, Wilberta Combs Deaton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Deaton, two sons, Grant of Leland and Greg (Jennifer) of DeWitt, Michigan, and their children, Jameson and […]
Mary Theresa Folkerth (3/31/2023) - Mary T. Folkerth, 72, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away March 22nd, 2023, at Reid Heath in Richmond, Indiana. Mary was born on August 30, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Samuel and Gloria (Kane) Rhoads. She was a 1968 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania. After high school Mary earned […]
William H. Ott (3/31/2023) - William H. “Bill” Ott, 75, of Centerville, passed away at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born in Brookville, IN, on September 15, 1947, to Henry W. and Anna Lee (Brewer) Ott. Bill graduated from Brookville H.S. in 1965, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Cumberland College in 1970 and later received […]
Tom Buccella (3/31/2023) - Tom Buccella, 65, of Richmond, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 28. Tom was born on September 25, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana. He was a 1975 graduate of Richmond High School. He worked most of his life as a carpenter and tradesman, at one time serving as President of the United Brotherhood of […]Brian Witt Ramey (3/30/2023) - Brian Witt Ramey, age 64 of Brookville, passed away on March 27, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Brian was born on March 29, 1958, in View full obituary
Clifton “Robbie” Thompson II (3/30/2023) - Funny-Caring-Brave-Giving are just some of the words that describe Clifton “Robbie” Thompson II. He was born January 6, 1995 in New Castle to Clifton Robert Thompson and Rosemary Cox and passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Robbie loved helping anyone in need, he would always give putting their needs […] Earl Thomas Masters Jr. (3/30/2023) - Earl Thomas “Tom” Masters, Jr., 74, of Losantville, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Henry Community Health, New Castle. He was born on October 23, 1948 to Earl Thomas and Irene (Mendenhall) Masters, Sr. Tom lived most of his life in the Losantville area. He was a member of Post 333, Sons of the American […]
Ronald “Ronnie” Anderson Jr. (3/30/2023) - Richmond, Ind. – Ronald Ralph Anderson Jr., age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born December 9, 1965, to Ronald Ralph Anderson Sr. and Janet Ilene Holliday McBride, Ronnie was a resident of this community for most of his life. He moved to Colorado after high school and then […]
Terry Lee Cross (3/28/2023) - Terry Lee Cross, 65, of Losantville, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at St. Vincent Randolph hospital, Winchester. He was born in Winchester on June 17, 1957 to William and Grace (Roland) Cross and was a life long resident of the Losantville area. Terry was an employee of New Castle Correctional Facility. Survivors include his wife, […]
Steven Michael Stemler (3/28/2023) - Steven Michael Stemler, 69, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on October 6, 1953, in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late William Frederick and Sarah Elizabeth (Broady) Stemler. Steve had an amazing sense of humor, was very giving, and never […]
David A. Terry (3/28/2023) - David A. Terry, 68, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 5, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born on November 18, 1955 in New Castle, a son of the late Marion and Anna Belle (Criswell) Terry. David was a hard worker and was well-rounded in housing construction. […]
Margene Sue Albright (3/28/2023) - Margene Sue Albright, 86, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2023 at Forest Park, Richmond where she had been a resident since December. Margene was born July 12, 1936 in Connersville, the younger of two children of Paul Samuel and Inez Lyons Garrett. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […]
Tammie Jo (Wright) Stevens (3/28/2023) - Tammie Jo (Wright) Stevens, age 60, formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, while on one last family vacation in Panama City Beach, FL. Tammie was surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed after battling cancer for several months. Born August 4, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to James A. and Bonnie […]
Ronald Eugene Doan (3/28/2023) - Ronald Eugene Doan, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare-Golden Rule. Born May 5, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Mary Sturgis Murray, Ronald was a resident of this community for his whole life. He was self-employed in home construction, building and selling homes. He enjoyed golf, travel […]
Glenda Odell Shearer (3/28/2023) - Glenda Odell Shearer was born to Emma and James Bates on June 23, 1945, in Richmond, KY. She departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She grew up in Richmond, KY, and graduated from Richmond High School. On June 17, 1962, in Richmond, KY, she was united in […]