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Glen A. Sheley (4/21/2024) - Glen A. Sheley, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence.  He was born October 10, 1933 in Middletown, OH to the late Henry B. and Ilda Mae (Slough) Sheley.  Glen graduated from West Elkton High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering in 1961 from […]
David Leroy Watts (4/21/2024) - David Leroy Watts, age 78, of Lewisburg, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  Born on July 11, 1945 in New Paris, Ohio, son of the late Orval & Margaret (Hackman) Watts.   David graduated from Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio in 1963.  He had worked for over […]
Charles Madison (4/21/2024) - Charles Madison, 91, of New Castle, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 18, 1933, in West Jefferson, North Carolina to the late William D. Madison & Hazel (Allen) Storey. A full obituary will be available soon.
Mary Glenna Strawn (4/20/2024) - Mary Glenna Strawn, 80, of Connersville passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Hickory Creek Nursing Home of Connersville. She was born October 4, 1943 in Connersville, one of four children to the late Willard Walter and Vae Imogene Seever Strawn. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1962, and also […]
Kevin Earl Lewis (4/20/2024) -    Kevin Earl Lewis, 62, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday morning, April 19.    Kevin was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 7, 1962. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1980. While at NHS, Kevin’s leadership traits shined in all directions. He served as Student Body President for 2 […]
Carolyn R. Hinson (4/19/2024) - Carolyn R. Hinson age 89 of Richmond died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born on November 26, 1934, to Donald Earl View full obituary
Larry Joe Walters (4/19/2024) - Larry Joe “Moe” Walters, 64, Of Connersville passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2024 at Ambassador Healthcare of Centerville, Indiana. One of five children of the late James and Lucille Clark Walters, Moe was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 26, 1960 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1978. Moe’s career […]
Donald “Don” Atkinson (4/19/2024) - Donald “Don” Eugene Atkinson, 95, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1928 in Muncie, IN a son to the late William Jackson and Edna Elsie (York) Atkinson. Don retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking […]
John P. Sesslar (4/19/2024) - John P. Sesslar, age 68, a resident of Foundations in New Paris, Ohio died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Kettering Health Dayton. John was born November 24, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late Charles H. & Mary A. (Barbee) Sesslar, Jr.   A private graveside service will be held at […]
Adrian Levon Combs (4/19/2024) - Adrian L. Combs, 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, at Compassus Hospice Hospital St. Vincent, Indianapolis, Indiana. The only child of the late Elmer L. and Josephine Elizabeth Helton Combs, Adrian was born on July 30, 1935 in Pebworth, Owsley County, Kentucky. In the late 1930s, they […]
William E. Eubank (4/18/2024) - William E. Eubank, age 84, of Rockvale, TN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  He was born February 11, 1940 in Dayton, OH to the late Leonard Sr. and Mildred (Beltz) Eubank.  He retired from General Motors as a Line Coordinator and was a U.S Army Veteran of the […]
Monique “Moe” Danielle Caldwell (4/18/2024) - Monique “Moe” Danielle Caldwell, 37, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born December 14, 1986, in New Castle, IN. A 2005 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she was employed at Henry Community Health as a CNA. She had also been a traveling CNA, and just began working […]
Kenneth W. Wagers (4/18/2024) - CENTERVILLE, IN– Kenneth W. Wagers, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at IU Health University Hospital. Born December 11, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to R.A. and Dolly D. Brown Wagers, Kenny lived all of his life in Wayne County. He was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High School. Kenny worked as […]
Marjorie Ann Rentfrow (4/18/2024) - Marjorie Ann (Miller) Rentfrow, age 83, passed away after a very long, fulfilled, and experienced life on April 16, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family and her special friend Paul Davis. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on June 5, 1940, to Roy and Vernetta (Abrams) Miller and had lived in the area all […]
Edith Parker (4/18/2024) - Edith Parker 80 of Richmond passed away April 17, 2024. She was born August 24, 1943, in Jackson Co., Kentucky to Bill and Betty Tussey View full obituary
Diana A. Brower (4/18/2024) - Diana A. Brower, age 77, of Lewisburg, OH, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 22, 1946 in Dayton, OH to the late Scorcher and Selma Little.  She was a lifetime member of the Eaton First […]
Joyce Elaine Dill (4/18/2024) - Joyce Elaine Dill, 77, of Hartford City passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024. She was born April 6, 1947, in Richmond to Robert Cannon View full obituary
John H. Elleman (4/18/2024) - Obituary pending… View full obituary
Paul Towler (4/18/2024) - Paul Lane Towler, 79, of Connersville, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024 at Carolton Manor where he had been a patient for two weeks. One of eleven children of Carl Owen and Margaret Lyons Towler, Paul was born in Connersville on June 22, 1944. On February 14, 1999, Paul married the former Diana […]
Wilma Maxine Felton (4/18/2024) - On April 16, 2024, Wilma Maxine McCormick Felton of Liberty, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior. She was 96 years old. Maxine was born on April 20, 1927, to Clifford and Mildred Haag McCormick. She graduated from Short High School and was vice-president of her class. She married Sylvan Hugh Felton on December […]
David Meyers (4/18/2024) - David Alan Meyers, 66, of Union City, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Reid Health Hospice of Richmond, IN. He was born, July 28, 1957, in Dayton, OH, the son of Leon and Huldah Jane Gantt (Burton) Meyers. He was a graduate of Greenville High School. He honorably served in and […]
Donald Ray Wise (4/17/2024) - Donald Ray Wise, 69, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1954 in New Castle, IN a son to the late William and Nina (Kearney) Wise. Most folks in New Castle know Don for being a weightlifter and an accomplished one at that. In 1973, at […]
Tina Renae Barker Banks (4/17/2024) - Tina Renae Barker Banks, age 49, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  She was born June 8, 1974 in Richmond, IN.  Tina enjoyed fishing, gardening and growing flowers; and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by […]
Linda F. Laymon (4/17/2024) - RICHMOND, IN – Linda F. Laymon, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at IU Health University Hospital. Linda was born May 29, 1949, in Madisonville, TN. to Jim and Bernice Moses Cole. Linda lived in this community most of her life. She worked for RCS as a special education bus driver […]
Tracy A. Conner (4/17/2024) - Tracy A. Conner age 62 of Richmond died April 15, 2024 at Reid Health H was born July 23, 1961 in Richmond to Andrew and View full obituary
Cora Jerling (4/17/2024) - Cora Sue Jerling, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passe away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Sue was born on March 4, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to Edward and Lee (McColley) Naum. She was a member of Sylvan Nook Church of Christ in Richmond and enjoyed spending time with her […]
Dianna Howard (4/17/2024) - Dianna “Dee” Howard, 68, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born June 7, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, one of three children of Michael and Linda Kelley Brandon and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1973. On […]
Teresa Sue Farmer (4/17/2024) - Teresa Sue Farmer, 66, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. One of four children of the late Ronald and Velda Lynch Hodson, Teresa was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 9, 1958 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1976. On April 29, 1978, […]
Patsy Jo Baker (4/16/2024) - Patsy Jo Baker, born on April 2nd,1950, in Richmond, IN, to her parents Clarence (Tom) and Joyce Baker. She lived a life filled with love, joy and worship surrounded by friends and family until her peaceful passing on April 14th at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Patsy was 74 years old. Patsy attended and graduated […]
Linda “Kay” Phelps (4/16/2024) - Linda “Kay” Phelps, 78, of New Castle passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Henry Community Health.  She was born July 5, 1945 in New Castle to the late William and Vonnie (Hurst) South.  Kay was a graduate of Knightstown High School and attended Ivy Tech.  She served as director of the Latch Key Program […]