Luther Sparks
Jul 22, 2026
East Germantown- Luther Lyndon Sparks, passed away peacefully early on the morning of July 22, 2026. Luther was born May 4th, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, a son of the late Taulby and Nannie (Cox) Sparks. Luther married the former Pearl Neal on March 19th, 1960, who survives. For 30+ years Luther owned and operated Sparks Body Shop alongside his...
Jim Parker
Jul 22, 2026
PERSHING- Jimmie Ray “Jim” Parker. 60, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning July 22, 2026 at home while surrounded by his loving family. Jim grew up in Connersville and attended school there. He had lived in Florida as a young adult and has since made his home in Wayne and Fayette County, Indiana. Jim worked in construction and primarily was a...
Helen Sue Purcell
Jul 22, 2026
CONNERSVILLE- Helen Sue Purcell, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon July 22, 2026 at Heritage House in Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (McCradie) Jones, Helen was born in Connersville, Indiana on June 27, 1942 and attended Connersville schools. A homemaker, Helen also worked as a waitress at area restaurants including many years at Kunkel‘s Drive-In....
Dorothy Ann Lipps
Jul 14, 2026
Dublin – Dorothy Ann Lipps, 69, of Dublin passed away at her home the morning of July 14th, 2026. A daughter of Earl and Iona (Harry) Howell, Dorothy was born on June 22nd, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana.
Dorothy worked as a Qualified Medical Assistant at Richmond State Hospital until she retired. She enjoyed caring for all kinds of animals, even...
Denver Hawk
Jul 13, 2026
Denver Lowell Hawk, 81, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Denver was born on January 14, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Howard T. Hawk and Marian Beard Hawk.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army as an E-5 and was stationed...
Delbert Sherwood
Jul 6, 2026
DUBLIN – Delbert Gene Sherwood, 97, of Dublin, passed away Monday evening, July 6th, 2026, at Stonebrooke Rehab Facility in New Castle after a short illness.
Delbert was born in Fayette County, Indiana to the late Henry and Hazel (McMichael) Sherwood on January 27, 1929. He grew up in a farming community and farmed for several local farmers, as well as...
Robert L. Turner Sr.
Jul 2, 2026
NEW PARIS, OH- Robert L. Turner Sr., 94, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026 at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. A son of the late Robert L. and Virginia (Harvey) Turner, Robert was born on Fork Mountain, Tennessee on November 8, 1931. Bob grew up near Bentonville, Indiana and graduated from Bentonville High School with the class of 1950. Bob...
Linda Louise Cline
Jun 30, 2026
Linda Louise (Longnecker) Cline, 79, of Dublin passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2026, at the Waters of New Castle. A daughter of the late James Edward and Ruby Fern (Rudisell) Longnecker, Linda was born on May 25, 1947, in Wayne County, Indiana.
A lifelong resident of the Western Wayne community, Linda was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge...
Norman Green Sr.
Jun 24, 2026
Norman Dale Green, affectionately known to the family and friends as Norm and lovingly called “Pappaw” by his older grandchildren and “Paps” by his youngest grandchildren passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 24, 2026, at the age of 85.
Norman was born on December 12, 1940, in College Corner, Ohio to Robert Hayes and Hazel Maxine Lancaster Green....
Icel Burchett
Jun 23, 2026
Icel B. Burchett, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
He was born in his grandma's log house on Tobin Ridge in Clinton County, Kentucky on August 6, 1936, the son of the late Peary Earl and Dora Ettie (Honeycutt) Burchett. On December 31, 1955, he married Shelby (Pelfrey) Burchett in New Castle, Indiana....
Johnny Hicks
Jun 23, 2026
Johnny Taylor Hicks, 88, Wapakoneta Ohio, passed away at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio on June 23, 2026.
He was born on October 7, 1937 in Greenville, Tennessee, to Leland and Selma Hicks, who preceded him in death. He married his wife of 65 years, the former Joan McCord, in 1961.
Survivors include his wife Joan; their three...
Thomas David Weber
Jun 23, 2026
Thomas David Weber went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2026.
He was born on June 3, 1932 in a rural farmhouse outside of Economy, IN. He began school in Shirley, IN and later attended several Henry County schools as he lived in many Henry County towns as a youth. He graduated in 1950 as a proud Spiceland...
Lisa Dorgan
Jun 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Esther Dorgan, a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. Born on May 3, 1960, in Adrian, Michigan, Lisa departed this world on June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication that touched all who knew her.
Lisa was the cherished daughter...
Freda Handy
Jun 17, 2026
Freda Lee Handy passed away at Hickory Creek of Connersville on Wednesday evening June 17, 2026.
She was born in Dublin, Indiana at her home on December 17, 1944, the daughter of the late Raymond and Sally (Jones) Lakes. Freda was a Christian and her interests were music and movies. She worked as a CNA in Home Health Care for 10...
Martha Stevens
Jun 16, 2026
LEWISVILLE- Martha L. (Fordyce) Stevens, 100, passed away early Tuesday morning June 16, 2026, at Henry County Hospital Emergency Room, in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Harley Rex and Nellie (Mitchell) Fordyce, Martha was born in Bloomington, Indiana on December 30, 1925. Martha graduated from Bloomington High School in 1944 and married Weldon J. Stevens in Indianapolis...
Bill Goodwin
Jun 14, 2026
William L. “Bill” Goodwin, 82, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was a faithful member of Living Faith Church of God. William was born on December 31, 1943, to Donald R. and Virginia (Peters) Goodwin. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1962 and retired...
Brent Bogue
Jun 13, 2026
PERSHING- Brent Allen Bogue, 54, passed away Saturday morning June 13, 2026 at his home in Pershing, Indiana after a courageous battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Brent was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 25, 1972. He was raised in Milton, attended Milton Elementary School and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1990 where he wrestled and...
Kenny White
Jun 12, 2026
MILTON- Kenneth Stephen White, 72, passed away Friday June 12, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. The son of Milford Sherman and Janice Joan (Eiser) White, Kenneth was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 17, 1954. Kenny grew up on a farm south of Milton and lived in the area his entire life. He was a graduate of...
Leroy Joseph Rich
Jun 10, 2026
Leroy Joseph Rich, 98, of Lewisville passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at The Willows of New Castle while surrounded by family following a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late Paul and Nellie Lavone (Richardson) Rich.
Survivors include his wife, Colleen (Lacy) Rich; and his sister Etheleen Warner; children,...
Diane King
Jun 8, 2026
In loving memory of Sharon Diane King, 67, of Dadeville, Alabama and formerly of
Cambridge City and Centerville Indiana. Diane was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 11, 1958. She passed away on June 8, 2026,
after an extended illness.
She is survived by a family who will forever cherish her memory: children, Russ
Fegan and Ryon Fegan; grandchildren, Sierra Fegan, Allison (Nolan) Geise,...
