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Beverly Ann McKnight (8/30/2022) - Beverly Ann McKnight, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Born January 20, 1955, in McKee, Kentucky, to Calvin and Beatrice (Gabbard) Parrett, Beverly was a life-long resident of Richmond. She attended Richmond High School and Ivy Tech. Beverly retired after working as an administrative assistant […]
James K. Snyder (8/30/2022) - James K. Snyder, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Reid Health. Born July 22, 1931, in Glen Karn, Ohio, to Carl and Mabel Smith Snyder, James was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. James served in the United States Army during […]
Marcella Hollingsworth (8/30/2022) - Marcella Hollingsworth, age 98, of Lynn, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Born on September 16, 1923, to Arthur Floyd Oler and Hilda Juanita Oberander Oler, she graduated from Lynn High School in 1941. She married Charles Elvin Hollingsworth on June 8, 1941, and they farmed together and celebrated 74 years of marriage. […]
Richard Markland Butler, M.D. (8/30/2022) - Richard Markland Butler, M.D., was born on May 16, 1942, in Flushing, New York to James and Lily Butler. Dr. Butler passed away peacefully at Reid Health on August 27, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Linda Butler; sister Eileen Oxley (Kevin) of Huntington, Indiana; son […]
Charles (Sonny) Max Carlton (8/29/2022) - Charles (Sonny) Max Carlton, 82, of New Castle passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born October 27, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Vernon Paul and Rosie Mae Carlton. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joanne (Claywell) Carlton […]
Mary E. (Laird) Buffington (8/29/2022) - Mary E. (Laird) Buffington, 89, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2022. Mary was born to the late William and Stella Laird. Mary met the love of her life, Chase Buffington, and they were married on March 6, 1954, and spent 63 years together. Having a heart for missions, Mary […]
Georgieanna Smith (8/29/2022) - Georgieanna Smith, 73 , of New Castle, daughter of Virginia White and George Jetmore , passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was a graduate of Muncie Central High School. She was an active Jehovah’s Witness. Georgieanna ejoyed horseback riding in her free time. She spent much time with family; […]
George Landis Harrell (8/29/2022) - George Landis Harrell, age 97, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community surrounded by his family. George was born on March 30, 1925, in Richmond, IN to Soloman and Myrtle (Smith) Harrell. He graduated from Richmond High School, Richmond, Indiana with the class of 1944. George served in the Navy from […]
Rosemary Sprinkle (8/28/2022) - Rosemary Sprinkle, age 90, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022, at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 11, 1931, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Leslie & Hettie (Scott) Thompson. Rosemary retired in 1993 after 40 plus years of service from AT&T serving as a telephone […]
Christopher P. Tweedy (8/28/2022) - Christopher P. Tweedy, age 59, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday morning, August 26, 2022, at Majestic Care in Connersville, Indiana. He was born May 16, 1963, in Burkesville, Kentucky, a son of the late Hildreth, Sr., and Dixie (Johnson) Tweedy. Christopher had worked as property manager for apartment complexes. He was a member […]
Audrey Clare Werle (8/28/2022) - Audrey Clare Werle entered eternal life in the early morning hours Wednesday, August 24, 2022. As a memorial to Audrey, please add your stories about her in the comments section below. We will gather these stories for a Celebration of Life, to be held at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be […]
Frances I. Woods (8/28/2022) - Frances I. Woods, 96, born in Farmland, Indiana, March 21, 1926. She was the daughter of Reuben Cole, and Mabel Irene Shaw. She married Junior C Woods, June of 1944, who passed away in 1993. She was retired from Union Trust Bank after 25 years of service. She worked in Real Estate for several years […]
Helen George (8/28/2022) - Helen George, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Reid Hospital. Born January 13, 1934 in Mesick, Michigan to Clarence and Nellie Myers. She lived most of her life in Richmond. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Richmond High School and a long-time member of Central United Methodist Church. After high school, […]
Dorothy Jenelle Jarvis (8/28/2022) - Dorothy Jenelle Jarvis died Friday August 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Dorothy was born May 29, 1948, in Berea, Kentucky to James B. Senters and Ruth (Anderson) Senters. Dorothy moved from Kentucky to Indiana at age seven and spent the majority of her life in the Richmond area. Dorothy worked for several years at Nettle […]
Betty Ann Skaggs (8/28/2022) - Betty Ann Skaggs, 67, of Richmond, passed away on August 25, 2022, at her home after a long illness. She was born May 19, 1955, in Richmond to William and Bessie Chappell Thomas and lived here all of her life. Betty worked in the plastics industry and was a member of Christ United Church. She […]
Bessie M. (Clark) Davis (8/26/2022) - Bessie M. (Clark) Davis, age 91, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2022, at Henry County Memorial Hospital. She was born January 8, 1931, in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of Herbert Q. and Nova (Jones) Clark. Bessie was a previous member of the American Legion, and the Eagles. She enjoyed watching […]
Barbara Ann Bunch (8/26/2022) - Barbara Ann Bunch, 87, of Connersville, IN passed away on August 25, 2022. Barbara was born on May 12, 1935 in Connersville, to the late Ernest and Ruth Ann McCreary Jones. On January 18th 1957 Barbara Ann married the love of her life Mr. Lowell Bunch. They were able to spend 49 years together prior to […]
Johnny Ray Holcomb (8/25/2022) - Johnny Ray Holcomb, 66, of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, August 21, 2022 at his home. He was born September 23, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Leonard Ellis and Pauline Adams Holcomb. In 1980, Johnny moved to Connersville. For over thirty years, he painted water towers all over the United States. He was an artist […]
Anita R. Slagle (8/24/2022) - Anita R. Slagle, age 62, of Connersville, IN passed away Monday August 22, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born August 7, 1960, in Hamilton County Ohio, a daughter to Oswald and Paula Schettler Schindler. Anita graduated from Coleraine High School and was employed with Kroger Corporation for over thirty years. She was […]
Billy Ray Ervin Jr. (8/24/2022) - On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Billy Ray Ervin Jr., Cambridge City, passed away unexpectedly. Bill was born in New Castle, Indiana to Billy Ray and Gladys (Cox) Ervin. He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School, attended the 72nd session of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and was a member of the Cambridge City […]
James George “Jim” Minderman, Jr. (8/23/2022) - James George “Jim” Minderman, Jr. was born on June 10, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James, Sr. and Mary Minderman. He grew up in Loveland, Ohio and graduated from Madeira High School in 1962. After high school, Jim joined the United States Navy and served 23 years traveling the world. Jim was a Vietnam veteran […]
Jeffrey Peters (8/23/2022) - Jeffrey Peters, 54, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was born October 30, 1967 in Richmond, Indiana to Finley and Maran Peters. Jeffrey attended Centerville High School and Centerville Christian Church. He loved spending time metal detecting, fishing, yard saling and Notre Dame Football. He enjoyed playing cards with friends and exploring new towns […]
David T. Hockersmith (8/23/2022) - David T. Hockersmith, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, of natural causes at his home. Born May 21, 1957, in Deland, Florida, to Harold and Jane Hockersmith, David lived most of his life in Richmond. He was a 1975 graduate of Richmond High School. David served in the Navy from 1976 […]
John R. Ison Jr. (8/23/2022) - John R. Ison Jr., age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Born June 6, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Daisy Cornetta Ison, John was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was employed at Kemper Cabinets. John enjoyed bowling and was a member of several bowling leagues. He also enjoyed […]
Lois Kathleen Beltrame (8/23/2022) - Lois Kathleen Beltrame of Marco Island, FL went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and held by her loving husband, Joseph R. Beltrame on their 56th wedding anniversary. Lois was born on October 7th, 1946 to Elmer and Irma Unverfehrt […]
Mary Helen Austin (8/23/2022) - Mary Helen Austin, age 87, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2022 at Forest Park in Richmond. She was born in Preble County, Ohio on March 20, 1935 to Dorton and Florence (Wicker) Moore. Mary Helen worked at various manufacturing companies and was known to be one of the most organized executive secretaries in the […]
Kathaleen Rae Cregar (8/23/2022) - Kathaleen Rae Cregar, 77, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, August 20, 2022 at Brickyard Brandywine Healthcare of Greenfield, Indiana. She was born August 18, 1945 in Mercer County, West Virginia, one of four children of Willie Sawyers and Ada Mae Belcher Angle and came to Indiana as an adult for residence. On April 18, […]Everette Leroy Massey (8/23/2022) - Everette Leroy Massey, 57, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1965 in Connersville to Richard Leroy and Brenda Keen Massey, and he graduated from Connersville High School in 1984. Everette worked for Ryobi, Visteon, Yaryan Seal Coat, and WCI. In his leisure, […]
Lea Atkinson (8/23/2022) - Lea Atkinson, 71, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was born October 22, 1950 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Porter and Alice Bell (Brown) Coffey. Lea was a collector of everything and had a passion for rummage sales and antiques. […]
James Clifford Flynn (8/23/2022) - James Clifford Flynn, 81, of Spiceland, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born May 23, 1941 in Burnside, Kentucky, a son of the late Noley Claude Flynn and Katherine (Brooks) Johns. James was a graduate of New Castle High School and a veteran of the […]