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Jutta Mueller (10/7/2024) - Jutta Mueller, age 88, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana. Jutta, born on October 26, 1935, in Leipzig, Germany, and was the daughter of Willy and Martha (Blau) Franc. She and her 5 siblings, one brother and four sisters, grew up in Groetsch, Germany. Jutta left her home and family […]
Madge Stiefel (10/7/2024) - Madge B. (Dishman) Stiefel, 86, of New Castle, passed away at her home on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born February 10, 1938, in Indianapolis to Staley and Pearl (Davis) Dishman. Madge was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, was baptized as a teen in New Lisbon, attended First Baptist Church and […]
Daniel Edward Davis (10/7/2024) - Daniel Edward Davis, 51, of Shirley passed away October 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1973 in New Castle the son of Clarence and Patricia (McClure) Davis. Daniel was a graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Technology. In his earlier years he enjoyed working […]
Phyllis Lee Lehman (10/7/2024) - Phyllis Lee Hamilton Lehman 104 died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home. She was born in July 1920 In Greenville, Ohio. She married View full obituary
Mary Huber (10/7/2024) - Mary Esther Huber née Henrikson passed away on October 3, 2024 in Richmond, Indiana. Mary is survived by her husband, Larry Huber of Richmond, Indiana; her son William Huber and daughter-in-law Ursula Askins Huber of Plymouth, New Hampshire, and daughter Johanna Huber Santa Rita of Baltimore, Maryland. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Sterling Huber […]
Nancy Jane Worley (10/7/2024) - Nancy Jane Worley passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Springboro, Ohio. Nancy was born on June 11, 1944 in Richmond, IN to the late James E. and Norma R. (Kuth) Glander. Nancy was a life-long resident of West Alexandria, Ohio and longtime member at Salem Lutheran Church After […]
Patricia Ann French (10/6/2024) - Patricia Ann French, 77, of Ft. Myers, Florida and formerly of Mt. Summit died October 6, 2024 peacefully at her home. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of Pat at www.hinsey-brown.com.
Mary Vivia Michael (10/6/2024) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Vivia Michael on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She passed away in her home which was one of her last wishes. Mary, formerly from Camden, Ohio, currently made her home in Eaton, Ohio where she departed this life for her heavenly home. She was […]
Emerson Brown (10/6/2024) - Emerson Brown, 84, of Pensacola, Florida, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Campton, Kentucky, the son of Clifford & Leona (Culbertson) Brown. At the age of three, Emerson and his family moved to Butler County, Ohio, and then later […]
George E. Caldwell (10/5/2024) - George E. Caldwell, 75, passed away at his home, Friday morning, October 4¸2024, following an extended illness. He was born October 6, 1948, in New Castle to the late William and Mary (Moody) Caldwell. A 1966 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, George also graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in […]
Howard F. Weatherly (10/5/2024) - Howard F. Weatherly, age 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born July 13, 1941 in Castine, OH to the late Nelson E. and Zelma C. Weatherly. Howard graduated from Monroe High School. He retired in 1991 as a Highway Superintendent from the Preble County Highway Department. In addition […]
Mark Neel (10/5/2024) - Harrison Mark Neel, 59, of New Castle, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born in New Castle on August 21, 1965 to Harrison T., Jr. and Genevieve (Favorite) Neel and lived most of his life in Wayne and Henry counties. Mark was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping and tinkering with cars. […]
Debbie Smith (10/4/2024) - Debra “Debbie” Sue Smith, 61, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie. Debbie was born on October 31, 1962, in Batesville, Indiana. Debbie held positions at J+J Packaging, Sparkle Car Wash, and the Department of Natural Resources at Brookville Reservoir. Her professional experience spans across diverse […]
Edward D. Jones (10/4/2024) - Edward D. Jones, 67, of Mooreland, passed from this life to his Heavenly reward Thursday morning at his home following a brief illness. He was born December 13, 1956, in New Castle to the late William E. and Iris (Houser) Jones. A 1975 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, Ed farmed with Whisler Farms, […]
Irma H. Berry (10/4/2024) - RICHMOND, IN -Irma H. Berry, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born May 29, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Fredrick Karl and Christina Zeiher Hagel, Irma was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1945 graduate of Richmond High School and a 1965 graduate of […]
Michelle “Chelle” L. Arthur (10/4/2024) - Michelle L. “Chelle” Arthur, age 54, of New Paris, Ohio, died unexpectedly at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born on January 19, 1970 in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of Gary Michael & Sherry Caral (Drouillard) Shelton. Chelle grew up in Garden City, Michigan and later moved to Farmington, Michigan. […]
Barry Dean Emmons (10/3/2024) - Barry Dean Emmons, 63, passed away on October 2, 2024, after a three-year battle with cardiovascular disease initiated by the COVID-19 virus.Our dad was born in Muncie, Indiana, on August 17, 1961, to R. Gene Emmons and V. Lucille Collier. He grew up in a musical family, with his father and maternal grandfather, Marshall, performing […]
Robert A. Hoskins (10/3/2024) - Robert A. Hoskins age 81 of Middletown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH. Born on November 16, 1942, he was the son of the late, Arthur & Dorothy (Lane) Hoskins. Robert was a Gratis High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy. He had worked at […]
Angela Kay Waymire (10/3/2024) - Angela Kay “Angie” Waymire, 55, of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 24, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her Father: Richard William Waymire; Sister: Cheryl Lin Waymire; Brother: Randy W. (Sylvia) Waymire. Survived by her Mother: Linda Lou (Beane) Waymire; Aunts, […]
Thomas E. Swoveland (10/3/2024) - Thomas Eric Swoveland, 60, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born in Muncie on October 10, 1963 to Jackie and Carolyn (McCord) Swoveland and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Tom was a former police officer with Hagerstown Police Department and also in Orleans, IN. […]
Laura Katherine Wireman (10/3/2024) - Laura K Wireman, age 51 of Lynn, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 1, 2024 at her home. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 1, 1973 to William and Lucille Brockman Smith and had lived in Lynn, Indiana for the past 10 years. She had many hobbies including crocheting, crafts, any kind […]
Janice Watt (10/2/2024) - Janice M. Watt, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born October 22, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to the late Charles and Lena (Hayes) Lipscomb. Janice was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Janice had several jobs over her lifetime to include the […]
Elva Jo “Jody” Turner (10/2/2024) - Elva “Jody” Turner died Oct. 1, 2024, at 3:15 pm in Richmond, IN. She was born on Oct. 31, 1935, in Elkhart, IN. Jody graduated View full obituary
Eva M. Busby (10/2/2024) - Eva Mae Busby, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 12, 1936 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Jacob and Katherine Hartman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine brothers and […]
Maudie Belle Nash (10/2/2024) - Maudie Belle Nash, age 80, formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at her residence in Kentucky. Born on Friday, May 12, 1944, to the late Edgar and Kuthie Earlywine King in Carlisle, Kentucky as Maudie Belle King, she was widowed in 1996 to the late Charles (aka “Charlie”) […]
Johnetta Lynn Bray (10/2/2024) - Johnetta Lynn Bray 57 of Richmond passed away on September 30, 2024, after a long illness. She was born July 6, 1967, in Ann Arbor, View full obituary
Danny T Gorman (10/2/2024) - Danny T. Gorman, 76, of New Castle passed away September 27, 2024 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Rowena (Fausset) Gorman; sons, Scott (Wendy) Gorman and Greg (Denise) Gorman; grandchildren, Douglas, Joshua and Ethan Gorman, Morgan and Trent Gorman and Miranda (Levi) Dilling; great granddaughter, Jane Dilling; step-sons, Dewayne Clark and Kevin […]