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Abigail Lorraine Wood (5/24/2023) - Abigail Lorraine Wood was born on May 27, 2010 and passed away on May 19, 2023. Abby was very artistic, loving and caring with a unique, silly sense of humor. She loved reading and spending time outdoors. She was passionate about music. She was the only Bass Clarinet player in the Talawanda Middle School band […]
William “Bill” Clark (5/24/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. –William “Bill” Clark, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Reid Health. Born December 18, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William and Florence Holman Clark, Bill lived in Hagerstown, Indiana, Daytona Beach, Florida, and Richmond, Indiana. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, Purdue University, and Toledo […]Paul Roan (5/24/2023) - Paul Roan, 73, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on May 6, 2023, at Reid Healthcare in Richmond. Paul was a Vietnam Veteran and served 19 months in the Army. Paul was a diabetic and suffered from Parkinson’s. He was living at Brickyard/Golden Rule Healthcare since March 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife of […]
Wilburn Ray “Babe” Lynch (5/24/2023) - Wilburn Ray “Babe” Lynch, 83, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1940 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Willard and Sinda McWhorter Lynch. Along with his family, Babe moved to Connersville as a child. As […]Joanne Wallen (5/24/2023) - DUBLIN- Joanne Wallen, 76, passed away at her home in Dublin on Monday morning May 22, 2023. Joanne was born in Greensboro, Henry County, Indiana on August 26, 1946. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended I.U. East. Joanne has lived in Dublin since 1960 and retired in 2009 from the Richmond State Hospital […]
Roxie Ann Young (5/24/2023) - Roxie Ann Young, 87, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at The Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on June 3, 1935, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Joseph and Alwilda (Miller) Reier. In addition to her parents, Roxie was preceded in death by her husband, […]
Marion Eugene “Gene” Courtney (5/23/2023) - Marion Eugene “Gene” Courtney, 87, formerly of Mooreland and currently of Pendleton passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Noblesville. Services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Tom Wiles officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be […]
Earl R. Marsh (5/23/2023) - Earl R. Marsh, 83, of Carthage, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born February 25, 1940 in Lawrenceburg the son of Charles Franklin and Lucile (Denny) Marsh. Earl retired as a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley and working out in the yard. He especially enjoyed […]
Lawrence “Jiggs” Preston Johnson (5/23/2023) - Lawrence “Jiggs” Preston Johnson, 77, of Spiceland passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at IU Health Ball Hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1946 in Shirley, Indiana to Ithel (Thompson) Watkins. He was a compassionate, kind and loving guy. Jiggs was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, cutting wood, […]
Connie Irene Lane (5/23/2023) - Connie Irene Lane, 80, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, May 22, 2023 at Reid Health. Connie was born September 2, 1942 in Marion County, Indiana to Vernis and Mildred Fultz Brunson. She was a 1960 graduate of Our Lady of Grace Catholic School. Following high school, she graduated […]Vernon Leander Brubaker (5/23/2023) - Vernon “Lenny” Brubaker, age 82 of Connersville, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Lenny was born on July 7, View full obituary
Robert C. Cooper (5/23/2023) - Robert C. Cooper, 95 formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday May 21, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Born on May 9, 1928, in Eaton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Roy M. & Mae D. (Shields) Cooper. Bob was a 1946 Eaton High School graduate and worked at Miller’s Super […]
Steven C. Lakes (5/23/2023) - Steven C. Lakes 70 of Centerville passed away on May 19, 2023. He was born June 10, 1952, in Richmond to Sidney and Rosa Singleton View full obituary
Robert` E. Stewart, Jr. (5/22/2023) - Robert E. Stewart, Jr., age 77, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service of New Castle.
Scott Allen Borger (5/22/2023) - Scott A. Borger, 59, of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on June 9, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to his parents, Timothy and Beverly (Urich) Borger of Greenville, Ohio. Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Karley J. Borger. In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by […]
Elenah Susan-Lynn Chesher (5/22/2023) - Elenah Susan-Lynn Chesher, 12, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born May 31, 2010. Although only in the seventh grade, Elenah was an amazing artist and excelled in many forms of art including digital artwork design. She loved to sing, play video games and was looking […]
Duane Smiley (5/22/2023) - Duane Smiley, 76, of Springport passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born January 9, 1947 in Portland, Indiana to the late Harry Woodrow “Woody” and Mary Catherine (Gilbert) Smiley. He served in the Army National Guard. Duane married Robin Addison in Muncie on November 15, 1983. He retired, after 35 years, from Indiana […]
Margaret Louise Hoke (5/22/2023) - Margaret Louise Hoke, age 93, of Connersville, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville. Margaret was born on February 14, View full obituary
Phillip Michael Bolser (5/22/2023) - On the evening of May 20th, 2023, Phillip Michael Bolser, 77, peacefully entered his eternal home surrounded by his family. Phil was born on December View full obituary
David Lee Waltz (5/22/2023) - David Lee Waltz, 80, of Centerville, IN died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born December 20, 1942, in Oxford, OH to Howard and View full obituary
Timothy B. Tanner (5/22/2023) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy B. Tanner, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at home. Born April 18, 1968, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to David L. and Margie Mae Hampton Tanner, Timothy was a resident of this community most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Susanna Werner Tanner, whom he married […]Jean A. Farlow (5/22/2023) - Jean A. Farlow, 94, died on May 21, 2023, after a brief final illness. Loving family members were with her and appreciate the support of View full obituary
Murvel R Williams (5/20/2023) - Murvel R. Williams, age 84, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born, December 31, 1938 in Moorehead, Kentucky, to the late Leonard & Vadie (Puckett) Williams . Murvel married Jeanene Bilbrey on February 17, 1964 and enjoyed several years together until her passing in 1994. […]
Fredrick Irvin Goss (5/20/2023) - Fredrick Irvin Goss, 80, died on May 19, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana. Fred Had a protracted battle with dementia. He was born on April 19, 1943, to Dallas and Berniece Goss in Richmond, Indiana at Reid Memorial Hospital. Fred attended Richmond Community Schools, graduating from Richmond Senior High in June of […]
Juval Pelcastre Molina (5/20/2023) - Juval Pelcastre Molina was surrounded by his loved ones and found peace on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was a well-known and sweet resident of New Castle, IN. He was born on Thursday, March 10, 1949 to the late Adela and Donato Molina. He was survived by his; Ex-wife Adelina Trevino Molina; his 6 children; […]
Stephen M. Bussen (5/19/2023) - Stephen M. Bussen, November 12, 1947-May 19, 2023 Stephen M. Bussen, 75, of Richmond died Friday May 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 12, 1947 to Eugene and Janice Bussen. He retired from Alcoa/Silgan after 53 years of service. Survivors include his wife of […]
Howard Alan “Pete” Bailey (5/19/2023) - Ind. – Howard Alan “Pete” Bailey, age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born January 3, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Howard and Norma Schroy Bailey, Pete was a life-long resident of Centerville. He was a 1959 graduate of Centerville High School. Pete also graduated from the Police Academy […]
Betty L. Clapp (5/18/2023) - Betty L. Clapp, 74, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1948 in New Castle to the late Willie Lewis and Eula Ann (Sloan) Wallen. Betty was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School and worked for over 32 years at […]
Aaron Michael White (5/18/2023) - Aaron Michael White, 42, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 11, 1981 in Abilene, TX, to Michael and Virginia (Rios) White. A faithful member of the Southside Church of Christ in New Castle, he was also a member of VooDoo Kings Car Club. He […]