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Jeffrey E. Sizemore (6/9/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Jeffrey E. Sizemore, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Miami Valley North Hospital in Englewood, Ohio. Born January 14, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Shirley Burke Sizemore. Jeff was a 1980 graduate of National Trail High School and a 1985 graduate of Urbana University. Jeff […]
Alan “Fritz” Kempton (6/9/2023) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alan “Fritz” W. Kempton, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Reid Health, surrounded by family. Born May 26, 1935, in Centerville, Indiana, to Russell M. and Pauline Turner Kempton, Fritz was a life-long resident of this community. Fritz was an Army veteran, stationed in Germany, which was […]
Duane Andrew Grimm (6/9/2023) - Duane Andrew Grimm, 52, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023 while on vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was born May 22, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland to Raymond Grimm, Sr. and Linda K. King Hunter. Duane attended Connersville High School where he participated in the welding vocational program. A talented carpenter, he […]
Eric Lee Carter (6/9/2023) - Eric Lee Carter, 60, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1962 to Rex and Phyllis (Phelps) Carter of New Castle Eric was formerly employed at RCA in Indianapolis. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed singing, playing drums […]
Larry K. Hartley (6/8/2023) - Larry K. Hartley 82 of Richmond died at his home June 5, 2023. He was born October 7, 1940 in Richmond and lived here all View full obituary
George Edward Royer (6/8/2023) - George Edward Royer, 88, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Heritage House of New Castle. George was born on August 15, 1934 in Bluffton to the late William and Mildred (Sims) Royer. George retired from MEG Steel Corp. in Cambridge City after 36 years. He also was a contractor, building several […]
June Ahaus Miller (6/8/2023) - June I Miller June (Ahaus) Miller, 94, of Richmond died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born on June 27,1928 in Richmond View full obituary
James T. Daily (6/7/2023) - James T. Daily, 84, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late Ernest Charles and Helen Fern (Malcom) Daily. Jim was a 1956 graduate of New […]
William Lee Townsend (6/7/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – William Lee Townsend, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Reid Health. Born January 5, 1938, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to L. H. Harris and Nannie J. Woods, Bill came to Richmond in 1949 with his mother. He has lived here most of his life. His mother married […]
Steveana Ray Collett (6/7/2023) - Steveana R. “Stevie” Collett (Krill), 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late James and Betty (Farling) Krill. In addition to her parents, Stevie was preceded in death by her son, Trent […]
Wanda N. Brooks (6/7/2023) - Wanda N. Brooks (nee Simpson), 83, of Richmond passed unexpectedly on June 5th, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born on March 24th, 1940 in View full obituary
Donna M. Lauriie (6/7/2023) - Donna M. Laurie, 98, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1924, in Henry County to the late Mata Waltz. Donna worked for Modernfold Corporation, Denton’s Drug Store and was an Avon rep for many years. She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi […]John E. Ferriell (6/7/2023) - John E. Ferriell 98 of Richmond died June 6, 2023 at Arbor Trace after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1924 in Louisville, View full obituary
Gayle Rose (6/7/2023) - Gayle Rose, 65 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1957 in Connersville to Lester and Martha View full obituary
Keith Wehrley (6/7/2023) - Keith Wehrley, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2023. He was born July 19, 1981, to Donald and Vicky Wehrley, in Richmond, Indiana. View full obituary
Kevin Allen (6/7/2023) - Kevin Allen 62 of Richmond passed away June 6, 2023, after a long illness. He was born April 8, 1961, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to View full obituary
Lee Butler (6/6/2023) - Lee Rohe Butler sadly passed away on June 4th, 2023. He was born on November 9th, 1991, in Richmond, Indiana. Lee attended Richmond High School then enlisted in the US Army. Lee has left behind a loving mother, father, sister and brother who will miss him dearly. Lee was a truth seeker, who believed very […]
Theodore O Gideon, Jr. (6/6/2023) - Modoc ~ Theodore O. Gideon Jr., 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Caroleton Healthcare Center of Connersville. He was a great man and wonderful father and grandfather. He was born in his loving Spiceland home on August 27, 1943 to his amazing parents Theodore Sr. and Nanny […]
Jamen Riggs (6/5/2023) - Jamen David Riggs, 40, of Cambridge City, Indiana, went away in spirit to live, in peace and in love, as one with God. Jamen loved his family, especially his two sons Brylen James and Jamen Maddox, they were his everything. Among many loving memories, they will remember their dad coaching and practicing sports with them, […]
John Rex Dabney (6/5/2023) - John Rex Dabney, 88, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born March 1, 1935 in New Castle to the late John and Laura Dabney. Rex was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Indiana Gas after 20 years of […]
Shirley Ann Emery (6/5/2023) - Shirley Ann Emery, 75, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond, after becoming ill earlier in the week. She was born February 12, 1948 in Batesville, one of seven children of Percil and Florence Hilbert Prifogle, and she lived most of her life in […]
Robert “Neil” Dawes (6/5/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert “Neil” Dawes, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Reid Health. Born November 22, 1933, in Liberty, Indiana, to George and Maida Calkins Dawes, Neil was a life-long resident of this community. He was a Liberty High School graduate and worked as a carpenter in new home […]
Michael Lee Alvey (6/5/2023) - Michael Lee Alvey, age 59, was born August 13, 1963, and was taken by the angels on June 4, 2023. He was born in Richmond, View full obituary
Jerry W. Montgomery (6/4/2023) - Jerry W. Montgomery, 72, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born March 28, 1951 in Kokomo, a son of the late John Arthur and Garland D. (Dunham) Montgomery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Zackery Montgomery of Punta Gorda, FL; step daughter, […]