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James Kennan Breeding (2/26/2023) - James Kennan Breeding, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Born November 21, 1941, in Letcher, Kentucky, to Earl and Lonnie Amburgey Breeding, James was a resident of this community for 59 years. He was a member of the U. S. Army. James was a spinner operator […]
Priscilla A. Shinkle (2/26/2023) - Priscilla A. Shinkle, 81, of Centerville, passed away on February 25 at Reid Health. She was born in Paoli, Indiana on July 23, 1941, the daughter of Harley W. & Maxine R. Smith Shinkle. Priscilla was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She retired as a Production Planner at Belden after over 40 years […]
Thomas Dean King Jr. (2/26/2023) - Thomas Dean King Jr., singer-songwriter, 61, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord at 3:00 in the afternoon, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The younger of two children, he was born September 16, 1961 in Gary, Indiana, to Thomas Dean King, Sr. and Geraldine Marcum King. In 1980, he graduated from Connersville High School. […]
Gary A. Raridan (2/23/2023) - Gary A. Raridan, age 69, of Cambridge City, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at The Springs of Richmond. He was born on May 2, 1953 in Connersville, Indiana to Jerry and Jewell (Clayton) Raridan. Gary grew up in Laurel, Indiana and attended Laurel High School. He enlisted in the United States Marines in […]Fred Eugene Turner (2/23/2023) - Fred Eugene Turner, age 86, of Maryville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2023. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 23, 1936 to Howard Aaron and Anna Elizabeth Pardeick Turner. Fred was a Richmond High School graduate, class of 1956 and was a home builder for most of his […]
Agnes “Dean” Bennett (2/23/2023) - Agnes “Dean” Bennett, 88, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Stonebrooke. She was born February 16, 1935 in Albany, KY to the late Herb and Estalean (Hickman) Ballenger. She worked at Modernfold for 30 years before retiring in 1997 where she was a member of their bowling and softball leagues. Agnes […]
Jerome “Rome B” Felix Loveless (2/23/2023) - Rome B was an extremely loyal friend who always rooted for the underdog, and was a down to earth, hard worker since a young age. His well-known reply of “Right on!” echoes in his family’s ears as they grieve his unexpected passing. Jerome “Rome B” Felix Loveless, 44, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, […]Alice Marie Taber (2/23/2023) - Alice Marie Taber, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away at 5:13 AM on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Leland Legacy, Richmond. Alice was born on April 4,1932 in Coles County, IL, the daughter of Paul and Flossie (Bleakley) Jones. She was united in marriage to Leon B. Taber on October 6, 1954. Survivors include 2 sons, […]
Autumn Reisert (2/23/2023) - Autumn Reisert, age 30, passed away on Sunday February 12, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1992, in Connersville, IN, the daughter of James Reisert and Carolyn Plough Christian. Autumn worked in customer service in local restaurants and retail stores. She loved spending time with her family and friends and loved all animals. In […]
Karen D. McClain (2/23/2023) - Karen D. McClain, 79, of Liberty passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond IN. She was born on April 23, 1943 in Connersville, IN to John C. Reed, and Dorothy Thompson Reed. On June 24, 1961, Karen married the love of her life Barry R McClain. They were able to […]Marjorie Shellberg (2/23/2023) - Marjorie Shellberg, 78, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1944 in Avon, Ohio to the late Robert and Sarah Martin Bowen. Marjorie was an intelligent individual, actually, she graduated with her Bachelor’s in education. Marjorie worked in the customer service industry. She was an employee at […]
Gertrude G. Lowe (2/23/2023) - Gertrude G. Lowe, age 96, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Henry Community Health. She was born November 10, 1926, in Deere Lodge, TN to the late Ronald H & Rebecca (Potter) Aytes. Gertrude married the love of her life, Willard and enjoyed several years of marriage until his passing in […]
Robert “Bob” Wilson (2/23/2023) - Robert “Bob” Wilson, age 60, of New Castle, went to be with his Lord & Savior Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home. He was born August 19, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana to the late L. Richard & Mary (Sharp) Wilson Pidgeon. Bob was a 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […]
Sarah Elizabeth Conyers Fields (2/21/2023) - The Lord sent his angels to gather up our beloved mother and sister, and they laid her gently into His arms where she rests forever. Sarah Elizabeth Conyers Fields, 55, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2023. Sarah was born May 5, 1967, to Louis and Pauline Conyers in New Castle, […]
Betty J. Jenkins (2/21/2023) - Betty J. Jenkins, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Reid Health. Born September 14, 1937, in Roane Co., Tennessee, to Lee Elmer and Susieann Bailey, Betty was a resident of this community since the late 1960’s. Betty retired from Richmond Community Schools. She met and married Harold Jenkins in 1957, […]
Charles Ralph Feaster Jr “Chuck” (2/21/2023) - Charles Ralph Feaster Jr “Chuck”, 83 of Danville, KY passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elsie Feaster, and his son, Patrick Scott Feaster. Chuck is survived by his wife, Brenda Feaster; his children, Ron (Missy) Feaster, Michael (Beth) […]
Joey Michael Cheek (2/21/2023) - Joey Michael Cheek, 40, of Richmond, died February 16, 2023, at his home. Joey was born June 29, 1982, and had lived here all his life. He worked as a cook in food service. He enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, the Miami Dolphins, the University of Michigan, bowling, and gaming. Survivors include his four […]
Robert (Bob) Duane Richardson (2/21/2023) - Robert (Bob) Duane Richardson, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday February 12, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Beverly Thea (Reynolds) Richardson. Bob was a 1975 Richmond High School graduate and had lived in the area most of his life. He enjoyed playing pool […]
Tamara “Tami” Foster (2/21/2023) - Tamara “Tami” Foster, 65, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield following a brief illness. She was born on February 14, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Otis R. “Ott” and Mary Kay (Anderson) Denney. Tami was a 1976 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […]
Timothy T. Seffrin (2/20/2023) - Timothy T. Seffrin, 80, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born in New Castle on December 1, 1942 to Theodore H. and Mary Ellen (Reese) Seffrin and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He served with the US Air Force. Tim was Vice President of International […]Elaine J. Bledsoe (2/20/2023) - Elaine J. Bledsoe, 85, of Dayton, Ohio passed away February 15, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital South. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ivan and Susan (Shepherd) Hodson. A graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and completed her Master of Science […]
Betty Talavera (2/19/2023) - Betty Talavera, age 81, formerly of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Waters of Muncie. She was born March 12, 1941, in Moorehead, Kentucky to the late Lenard & Vadie (Puckett) Williams. Betty worked for the State of Indiana in management at both the New Castle and Richmond State Hospitals, the […] Theodore D. “Ted” Williamson (2/19/2023) - Theodore D. “Ted” Williamson, 82, Richmond, passed away in the evening of February 11th, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Ted was born in Richmond, Indiana, on April 18th, 1940, to Elmer E. and June M. (Jenkins) Williamson. He was raised in Lewisville and graduated from Lewisville High School in 1958. Ted served his […]
Randy and Jennifer Boyd (2/19/2023) - Randy and Jennifer Boyd passed away at their home in Milton. They had been in failing health. Randy and Jennifer were married at Milton Christian Church and had lived most of their married lives in the Western Wayne community and Fayette County. A son of Gerald and Ellen (Harris) Boyd, Randy Dean Boyd was born […]
Kimberly Jane Lawrence (2/19/2023) - Kimberly Jane Lawrence, 61, Richmond, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 16th, 2023. Kim was born in New Castle, Indiana, on January 24th, 1962, to parents Dale M. and Leola B. (Goble) Vance. She was raised in the Dublin community and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. Kim attended Lincoln High […]
Emma Rita “Pinky” Ridge (2/19/2023) - Emma Rita “Pinky” Ridge, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born August 30, 1927, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Sam and Marcella Koger Graf, Pinky was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kiwanianne Club, Green Acres Parents Association, and […]
Virginia Rustia Paraiso (2/19/2023) - Mrs. Virginia Rustia Paraiso, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, went to heaven on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 14, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, to Roman and Caridad. Virginia, better known as Viring, Virgie, or Lola was the second of six children (Josefina, Roman, Sergio, and Francisco, deceased, and survived […]
George N. Schmid (2/19/2023) - George N. Schmid, 85, of Richmond, passed away on February 13, 2023, at Reid Hospital. He was born June 1, 1937, in St. Gallen, Switzerland to Emil and Erna Schmid and lived in Richmond for the past 50 years. George was in the United States Air Force, stationed at Ft. MacDill during the Cuban Missile […]
Wayne Keith Gettinger (2/17/2023) - Wayne Keith Gettinger, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 15, 2023 at Golden Rule in Richmond. He was born on October 31, 1950 in Connersville, a son of the late Donald and Phyllis Gettinger. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army as a crew chief on a […]
Larry Leon Marlow (2/17/2023) - Larry Leon Marlow, 83, of New Castle, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born December 21, 1939 to the late Haskell Marlow and Vona (Luttrell) Marlow Decker. Larry was a skilled trade Tool & Die Maker at Ford Motor Company, Indianapolis, where he retired […]