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Martha J. Giggy (10/7/2023) - Martha Jean Giggy, 95, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born in Hagerstown on February 21, 1928 to Curtis and Eva (Raffe) Bales and resided in the Hagerstown area until moving to Richmond, several years ago. Following high school, she was briefly employed by Perfect Circle […]Donna Jean Owens (10/7/2023) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, with Pastor Brett Karanovich officiating. Family View full obituary
Rosellen Shore (10/6/2023) - Rosellen Shore, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, dedicated public servant, and fierce advocate for those in need, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at The Willows of New Castle. She was 92 years old. Born July 2, 1931, in New Castle, she was a daughter of Dexter and Lucile Allen. A 1949 graduate of Mooreland […]
David W. Scott (10/6/2023) - David Wayne Scott, 61, of Economy, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Kettering Health, Dayton, OH. He was born on April 30, 1962 in Portsmouth, VA to Richard and Peggy (Bibb) Scott, and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. David served with the National Guard and had been employed at several area […]
Darla Jean Henderson (10/6/2023) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Darla Jean Henderson, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Born July 5, 1953, in Winchester, Indiana, to Ernest and Barbara Tucker Moore, Darla was a life-long resident of this area. She loved watching Gunsmoke, going to play bingo, playing cornhole, camping, and sitting on her front […]
Kenneth Gene Hildebrand (10/6/2023) - Kenneth Gene Hildebrand, 68, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2023 at Reid Health of Richmond. The oldest of four children of Russell C and Elizabeth Suzanne Mustin Hildebrand, Kenny was born in Connersville on October 4, 1955 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1973. Kenny was raised on […]
Nasby Owens (10/6/2023) - Nasby Ownes, 74, of New Castle, passed away on Friday October 6, 2023, at his home after a long illness. He was born on December 24, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Jewll (Richards) & Nasby Owens Sr In following the wishes of Nasby, there will be no services or extended obituary. Rose City […]
Glenda Lee (10/5/2023) - Glenda Lee, 54, of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. She was born September 17, 1969 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Newell Glen and Geneva Lois (Stephens) Lee. Glenda waited tables at the Spiceland Family Restaurant, Early Bird Diner and Bills Diner for many years. She also served on […]
Judith Whipple (10/5/2023) - Judith Whipple passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 83, at Heritage House in Connersville. Judith was born in Milton, Indiana on View full obituary
Joy J. (Uphaus) Holthouse (10/5/2023) - Joy J (Uphaus) Holthouse passed from this life October 4, 2023, to join her recently deceased beloved husband, Tom, in eternity. Joy was born March View full obituary
Jackie Roy Buchanan (10/5/2023) - Jackie Buchanan, 44, of Connersville was called home September 30, 2023 of an apparent suicide. Family would like to spread awareness about suicide. There is help and you are not alone. He was born in Bakerfield, California on June 24, 1979 and came to Connersville in 2019 to be with his sister. Jackie loved music […]Edith Peckinpaugh (10/5/2023) - NEW CASTLE- Edith Pearl Peckinpaugh, 86, passed away Tuesday evening October 3, 2023, at her home in New Castle with loved ones at her side after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. A daughter of the late James A. and Fay M. (Usher) Dale, Edith was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 30, 1936. […]
Helen Irene Baker (10/4/2023) - Helen Irene Baker, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Baker family.
Priscilla Ann (Stearns) Wright (10/4/2023) - Priscilla Ann (Stearns) Wright, 76, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on October 26, 1946, in Knightstown, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha (Renfro) Stearns. Ann was a 1964 graduate of Knightstown […]
Carl Scott Smith (10/4/2023) - LOSANTVILLE, Ind. – Carl Scott Smith, age 58, of Losantville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born January 18, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Coleman and Judith Ann Johnston Smith, Scott lived in this area most of his life. He was a […]
Sherry McCullough (10/4/2023) - Sherry McCullough, 52, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her residence following a battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1971 in Belleville, Illinois. Sherry was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She loved listening to music and her playing with her fur babies. She is survived by her […]
Mica Shawn Griffith (10/4/2023) - Mica Shawn Griffith, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1976, to John William “Butch” Griffith and Aileen Pierson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Leah Griffith; children Amiya Griffith and Mica “MJ” Griffith Jr.; father John “Butch” […]Susie Pitcher (10/4/2023) - CAMBRIDGE CITY- Anne Sue “Susie” Pitcher, 55, passed away at her home in Cambridge City on Tuesday afternoon October 3, 2023 with her family at her side. A daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Marion T. (Turner) Huggins, Susie was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 29, 1968. In 1987 she met her […]
Linda D. Pearlstein (10/4/2023) - Linda D. Pearlstein, age 75, passed away September 14, 2023, at Willows of Richmond. She was born January 1, 1948, the daughter of Isadore and View full obituary
Marcus L. Bales (10/4/2023) - Marcus Lynn Bales, age 58, was found deceased September 21, 2023. He was born January 14, 1965, the son of Kirby Lee Bales and Judith View full obituary
Sonnie K Atkinson (10/4/2023) - Sonnie (Harvey) Atkinson, age 82, of New Castle, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Waters of Middletown. She was born June 4, 1941, in Kingman, Indiana to the late James & Leoma (Clark) Harvey. Sonnie worked for Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit for several years, but the job of home maker was what […]
Thomas “Tom” Benton Moore (10/3/2023) - Thomas “Tom” Benton Moore, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Reid Health. Born March 19, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, to Edgar Benton and Barbara Anne Moystner Moore, Tom lived in Fortville most of his life, moving to Richmond seven years ago. He worked in computer disaster recovery. In his younger […]
Suzanne Fliehman (10/3/2023) - Suzanne (Toney) Fliehman, age 72, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Born on March 12, 1951 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Gordon B. & Pauline (Turman) Toney. Suzanne had worked for Miami University for 30 years. She loved music and […]
Nicki Jo See (10/3/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Nicki Jo See, age 53, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 29, 2023. Born April 19, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Frank and Jo Devito, Nicki lived in this area for many years. She had an associate degree and worked as a dental hygienist. Nicki was a member of Holy Family Catholic […]
Doris G. “Miss Kitty” Alexander (10/3/2023) - Doris G. “Miss Kitty” Alexander age 90 of Richmond died September 30, 2023, at the Brickyard Golden Rule. She was born November 29, 1932, in View full obituary
Janet Lee Walke (10/3/2023) - Janet Lee Walke passed into heaven on October 1, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Her life was one of service to others. She was born on October 15, 1945, in Rushville, Indiana. She grew up in Connersville with her mother, Julia (Noah) Hamilton-Kays and father, William Robert Hamilton, and her brother, George “Bud” Hamilton. Janet […]
Shirley A. Orr (10/2/2023) - Shirley A. Orr, 82, of New Castle passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1940, in New Castle to the late Vernon Sorrell and Letha (Mays) Richey. She was a homemaker all her life who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed travelling and playing BINGO. […]Melinda K. Gray (10/2/2023) - Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12 Noon. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary
Yvonne Evans (10/2/2023) - Yvonne Evans, age 54, affectionately known as Dawnie Pooh, passed away peacefully in her home after an illness on Saturday September 29, 2023, in Mooreland, In. She was born in Moorehead, Kentucky on August 9, 1969, to Margaret (Cochrel) Willoughby and Cliffie “Wayne” Thompson. She grew up in Cadiz and New Castle. She attended Shenandoah […]