Local Obituaries for Connersville, IN.
John Lee Wright
May 11, 2022
John L. Wright, 87, of Connersville died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville. The son of Wilbur and Louise Manning Wright, John was born on February 20, 1935 in Connersville. John attended local area schools and enlisted with the United States Navy. On December 26, 1955, he married the former Carolyn J. Gruell at St. Gabriel...
Sally M. Bales
May 7, 2022
Sally M. Bales, 85, of Connersville, died Saturday evening, May 7th, 2022, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond. Sally was born November 24, 1936 in Connersville Indiana to Robert V. and Effie Viola Shires, both of whom preceded her in death. Sally was a member of the 1955 class of Connersville High School. On July 12, 1956, she married the...
Carolyn K. Hendrix
May 6, 2022
Carolyn K. Hendrix passed away peacefully at the age 85 on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hickory Creek in Connersville, surrounded by loved ones who will honor her legacy by carrying forward her sense of resilience, humor, tenacity, and wit. Carolyn was born November 16, 1936 in Connersville. Her parents were Earl and Marjorie (Wedding) Stevens. She graduated from Arsenal...
Brynlee Rose Jane Lunsford
May 6, 2022
A beautiful angel left this world too soon the morning of Friday, May 6, 2022. Brynlee Rose Jane Lunsford of Connersville, was born March 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis to proud and beaming parents, Devon Lunsford and Tyla Patterson. It was love at first sight. From day one, Brynlee was a fighter. She spent nearly two weeks...
Earl Jordan
May 2, 2022
Earl Jordan, 89, of Connersville died Monday, May 2, 2022 at I.U. Health Bloomington with his family by his side. The son of Gordon and Alice Everett Jordan, Earl was born on July 30, 1932 in Muncie, Indiana. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 where he earned several awards including the Korean Service Ribbon, Bronze Service Star,...
Danny W. Evans
Apr 30, 2022
Danny W. Evans, 67, of Connersville died, April 30, 2022 at Reid Health in Connersville. He was born to Arthur and Jessie Gabbard Evans in Rushville on August 24, 1954. Danny attended Connersville High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He was a diesel mechanic in the United States Army, where he was awarded several service medals. Danny...
Inez Lucile (Meek) Maple
Apr 23, 2022
Inez Lucile (Meek) Maple, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Reid Health in Connersville. She was born in Connersville, on February 8, 1929 to Clarence and Bertha (Hammer) Meek. On February 14, 1947, Inez married Francis Maple in a double wedding ceremony with their lifelong friends Kenny and Thelma Zimmerman. Inez and Francis were blessed with 53...
V. Dewayne Amstutz
Apr 19, 2022
V. DeWayne Amstutz, age 77, of Brownsville, Indiana died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. DeWayne was born August 29, 1944 in Lafayette to Vernon and Harriet McMillian Amstutz. He attended Monitor Elementary and graduated from East Tipp High School in 1962. DeWayne married the former Linda Osmun on August 28, 1966. He was of the Evangelical / Mennonite faith. DeWayne...
Allen Hall
Apr 16, 2022
Allen Hall, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Allen was born October 18, 1962. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Hall family.
Audrey Fay Neal
Apr 11, 2022
Connersville resident Audrey Fay Neal, 78, died Monday, April 11, 2022 at Majestic Care in Connersville. Audrey was born to Beverage and Florence Lainhart Witt on May 10, 1943 in Kentucky. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1962. She was employed by the Fayette County School Corporation as a bus driver until her retirements in 2008. She adored driving...
Dr. Barry N Waddell
Apr 6, 2022
Former Connersville resident, Dr. Barry N. Waddell, 69, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Barry was born to Bert and Dorothy Rogers Waddell in Connersville. He attended Connersville High School and graduated from Ruyard High School in Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in March of 1971 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1974. After returning...
Charlene Phillips
Apr 6, 2022
Liberty resident, Charlene Phillips, 68, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Bethesda North Hospital in Ohio. Charlene was born to Charles R. Smith and Virgia C. Cheek Smith on October 16, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio. She graduated in 1972 from Ross High School. Charlene married Bryan Phillips on October 28, 1977. She furthered her education in 1991 with a Bachelor...
Charlotte "Tork" Lynn Ailes
Mar 28, 2022
Connersville resident, Charlotte “Tork” Lynn Ailes, 69, died March 28, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Tork was born to Sidney R. and M. Carolyn (Moody) Parke on January 13, 1953 in Richmond, Kentucky. She attended and graduated from Connersville High School. Tork married George “Dave” Ailes on June 17, 1972. She was faithfully employed at Kroger for many...
Diana Kay Hahn Waddell
Mar 24, 2022
Diana Kay Hahn Waddell, 71, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Majestic Care of Connersville. Diana was born June 8, 1950 in Connersville to Dorothy G. Booher Sturgis. She was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High School. On June 17, 1995, Diana was married to Brad Waddell in Connersville. For over thirty-five years, Diana was the secretary at State Farm...
Frances "Joan" Leonard
Mar 8, 2022
Frances “Joan” Leonard, 81, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. She was born June 21, 1940, on a farm operated by her parents, Clarence and Frances (Dawson) Waltz, located southeast of Billingsville in Union County, Indiana. Joan spent most of her life in Union County. In 1949, after renting three different farms...
Elmo Lynch
Mar 7, 2022
Elmo Lynch, 89, of Connersville, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Elmo was born November 5, 1932 in Owsley County, Kentucky to Wiley I. and Allie Lynch. He was raised in McKee, Kentucky prior to moving to the Connersville area in 1954. Elmo married the former Marilyn Marie Drew on March 2, 1956. He enjoyed spending...
David M. Lykins
Mar 7, 2022
David M. Lykins, 76, of Connersville, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence. Dave was born October 11, 1945 in Connersville to Carl C. Sr. and Patsy York Lykins. He was a 1963 graduate of Connersville High School. Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National...
Wiona Kay Heck
Mar 1, 2022
Wiona Kay Heck 84, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in Rushville, Indiana on May 15, 1937 to Earl and Mary Cross. Wiona graduated from Rushville High School and was a member of The Raleigh Christian Church and the Connersville Senior Center. Wiona was blessed with a large and loving family. She was married to...
Norma M. Kidd Corder
Feb 27, 2022
Norma M. (Kidd) Corder, 93, of Connersville passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27th surrounded by her loving family at Reid Healthcare in Richmond, IN. Norma was born on April 6, 1928 in Alquina to Forest and Gladys Kidd. On April 6, 1977, she was married to Victor Corder in Campbell, TN, who precedes her in death. Norma graduated from...
Wilgus Hale
Feb 27, 2022
Richmond resident Wilgus Hale, 93, died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Reid Health. Wilgus was born to Clarence and Frances Stidham Hale on January 20, 1929 in Owsley County, Kentucky. He attended Alquina School and was a proud member of the basketball team. After graduation, Wilgus enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged and began working for...
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