Jan 28, 2024

LEWISVILLE- Kenneth Lee Conn, 82, of rural Lewisville, passed away at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, on January 28th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 20th, 1941, in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late John L. and Ruth (Ramsey) Conn. Kenneth served ten years in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam...

Jan 26, 2024

NEW CASTLE-Suellen Marie Melton, 38, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday January 26th, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep. Suellen was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up any room. She was born January 9th, 1986, in New Castle to Jeff and Patty Melton....

Jan 26, 2024

HAGERSTOWN- Kim Edward Whiteley, 72, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana, on Friday January 26th, 2024. Kim was born on May 7th, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Ward A. and Opal Catherine (Feiock) Whiteley. He was raised and graduated high school from Tinley Park High School with the class of 1969. After high school, He...

Jan 23, 2024

HAGERSTOWN- Janice Elaine Robinson, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Hagerstown, Tuesday morning, January 23rd, 2024. Janice was born at home in Cambridge City on December 23rd, 1938, to the late Howard and Hazel (Coleman) Brandenburg. Janice grew up in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Janice married James...

Jan 23, 2024

DUBLIN-  Dolores Elaine Puckett, 85, passed away Tuesday morning January 23, 2024 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. The only child of the late Albert and Irene (Heibeck) Poske, Dolores was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 1, 1938.  She was raised in the Connersville community and graduated from high school there.    Dolores married the love of her life,...

Jan 13, 2024

STRAUGHN- Lela June (Huddleston) Fries, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday afternoon, January 13th, 2024. She had been a resident of Addison Place in New Castle since March of 2023. A daughter of the late Jesse and Julia (Petty) Huddleston, Lela was born in Straughn, Indiana on June 15th, 1926. She graduated with her six...

Jan 5, 2024

Brenda Munchel, 70, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, after many years of failing health. Brenda was born on September 23, 1953, in Connersville, Indiana to Bernard "Ben" and Jacquelyn (Miller) Singer. She was a graduate of Cambridge City Lincoln High School and worked various jobs over the years. She was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic...

Dec 15, 2023

New Castle – JoAnn Cook Boiles, 82, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, December 15, 2023. JoAnn was born November 19th, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Maurice Cook and Pauline Cook-Petty. A 1960 graduate of New Castle High School and later the Indiana Business College, she worked for many years as a...

Dec 14, 2023

CONNERSVILLE – Ola Jeleen Mullikin, 87, passed away in the early morning hours at Reid Hospital in Richmond on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. Ola was born October 30th, 1936, in McKee, Kentucky, to David and Ina (Rose) Hatfield. She grew up in Fairview, Indiana and graduated with the class of 1954 from Fairview High School. On September 24, 1954,...

Dec 13, 2023

NEW CASTLE- Alice Jean Chew, 91, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana. Alice Jean was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 27th, 1932, to the late Clyde and Myrtle (Black) Austin. She grew up in the New Lisbon area and graduated with the class of 1950...

Dec 12, 2023

RICHMOND- Jerry William Focht, 60, passed away at his home in Richmond on Tuesday December 12, 2023.  A son of the late Charles William and Shiela G. (Clevenger) Focht, Jerry was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 12, 1963.  Jerry had lived in Florida where he drove a truck hauling oranges but has lived most of his life in...

Dec 10, 2023

STRAUGHN- Norma Jean (Kautz) Query, 90, passed away Sunday evening December 10, 2023 at her home while surrounded by her love ones.  A daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Ostermeier) Kautz, Norma was born in Henry County, Indiana on February 23, 1933. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and grew up on a farm North of...

Dec 9, 2023

CAMBRIDGE CITY- Judy Dick, 82, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning December 9, 2023 from Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana.

Judy was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 27, 1940. The daughter of the late Jeanette L. (Keihn) Jones and stepdaughter of Owen E. Jones, she was a graduate of...

Dec 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS- Nancy Jo Shears, 85, of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis due to an extended illness. Nancy was the daughter to the late Donovan and Ruth Jackson of Lewisville, Indiana. On December 30, 1956, she married Herbert L. Shears Sr., and they spent 65 years together until he preceded her...

Dec 7, 2023

NEW CASTLE- Rowena Ruth Rogers, 77, passed away at the home of her daughter on Thursday evening December 7th, 2023. She was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on February 23rd, 1946. Rowena was an LPN and worked in healthcare. She was a beloved mother, grandmother  and sister and will be missed.

Rowena is survived by her 4 children,...

Dec 6, 2023

FALMOUTH-  Shirley Jean Sheffler, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon December 6, 2023. Shirley was born in Sullivan County, Indiana on June 14, 1938.  Her mother, Ada Edith (Padgett) Ball, passed away during childbirth so Shirley was raised by her dad and stepmom Harrell and Lou Ball.  She was a graduate of Oaktown High...

Dec 6, 2023

CAMBRIDGE CITY- Tracy Lyn Fortman, age 50, passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. Born on February 4, 1973, she was a life-long resident of Cambridge City.

Tracy was a graduate of Lincoln High School and went on to achieve a Master's Degree from Ball State University in dietetics. She was a beloved daughter, sister,...

Dec 4, 2023

LAUREL- Deborah Sue Dyer, 68, passed away Monday afternoon, December 4, 2023 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana. Deb was born in Rushville, Indiana on July 4, 1955. She grew up in Rush County and graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1973.  Formerly of Orange, Deb has made her home in rural Laurel since 1996....

Dec 3, 2023

NEW CASTLE- Wesley Grubbs, 63, passed away late Sunday afternoon December 3rd, 2023, at Countryside Manor Health & Living in Anderson, Indiana A son of the late Elmer and Perley Grubbs, Wesley was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 18, 1960. He was a lifelong resident of Henry County. Wesley enjoyed all sports and was a competitor in...

Nov 30, 2023

On August 13, 2024, many students reluctantly went back to school. But Deloris Ann Bennett went joyously to meet her Lord. Deloris was a Henry County woman.  She was the daughter of Owen and Myrtle Matney and lived most of her life in New Lisbon, Indiana, and attended Jr. High and Sr. High there.  She lived with her grandparents...