Apr 7, 2021

Joyce A. Stephens, 69, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Joyce was born to Harold and Jean (Lathery) Leach on March 18th, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. She truly lived her life to the fullest. She is preceded in death by her parents. Joyce is survived by her children and their significant others: Bridget Carden, Gidget (Jay Bias)...

Apr 7, 2021

Patricia Jane McFarland, 62, of Cambridge City, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1958 to James Marshall and Nancy Jane Williams McFarland in Connersville. She graduated from Connersville Senior High in 1976. Pat was an exceptional artist; talented in drawing, painting and ceramics. She enjoyed hand crocheting blankets for her family and...

Apr 4, 2021

Connersville native Danny Kunkel, 69, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Connersville. Danny was born to John and Alvina J. Frey Kunkel on August 12, 1951, in Connersville. Danny was a graduate of Connersville Senior High School graduating with the class of 1970. After graduation, Danny enlisted in the United States Navy proudly serving his country...

Apr 1, 2021

Connersville resident, Sheila Ann Hood, 64, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Sheila was born to Edwin “Dude” and Nora “Helen” Roark Hanna, on June 11, 1956. The family moved from Fairfield, Indiana to Connersville in 1962. She attended Connersville High School, graduating with the class of 1974. On April 5, 1975 Sheila married...

Mar 30, 2021

Alice Bunch, 92, of Liberty died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty. Alice was born to Robert and Ester Abner Worster on November 21, 1928 in Kitchel, Indiana. She attended Short High School, graduating with the class of 1946. The following year, Alice married Robert V. Bunch on May 17, 1947 at Grand Avenue Methodist Church in...

Mar 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Jackson, 82, of Brookville died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Bradford Place Nursing Home in Hamilton, Ohio. Bob was born to Andrew and Grace Lassiter Jackson in Panama City, Florida on August 29, 1938. He attended Bay High School in Panama City, graduating with the class of 1957. On June 10, 1965, Bob married the former Doris Jean...

Mar 15, 2021

Longtime resident, Rhonda Jane Baker, 58, of Connersville died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Harbor Manor in Noblesville, Indiana. Rhonda was born to Ronald and Velda Lynch Hodson on February 20, 1963, in Frankfort, Indiana. She attended and graduated from Connersville Senior High School. Rhonda's greatest enjoyment was working with her parents, who owned and operated the Downtown Bakery from...

Mar 15, 2021

Frances “Fran” Barnes, 89, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Carmel Health & Living Community. Fran was born to Robert C. and Ester L. Abner Worster on August 4, 1931, in Connersville. Fran returned to high school as an adult to continue her education graduating with the class of 1967. An accomplished porcelain doll maker, Fran made numerous dolls...

Mar 13, 2021

Longtime resident Nancy Davis, 67, of liberty died Saturday, March, 13, 2021 at McCullough-Hyde hospital in Oxford, Ohio surrounded by her family. Nancy was born to Nelson and Edna Murray Dick on July 16, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. She attended Short High School graduating with the class of 1971. Nancy worked in manufacturing, and retired from the Liberty Co-Op. She...

Mar 11, 2021

Mandy Nicole Kelly, 40, of Liberty died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Mandy was born to Clifford and Patricia Kelly on December 7, 1980 in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1999 prior to attending Earlham College where she received an undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2004. Mandy...

Mar 11, 2021

Thomas Paul Mathews, 74, of Brownsville, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born January 10, 1947 to Philip Paul and Elsie Christine Williams Mathews in Connersville. He graduated from Short High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating, Thomas went to work at Visteon. A short time later, he was drafted into...

Mar 8, 2021

Robert Lewis Oakley, 54, of College Corner, Ohio passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. Robert was born to Virgil H. and Marjorie E. Oakley on April 15, 1966 in Hamilton, Ohio. Over the years he was employed as an electrical lineman for various power companies and was an arborist with Nelson Tree Service. Robert...

Mar 4, 2021

Curtis M. Baker, 90, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Curtis was born to Curtis N. and Frankie Kincaid Baker on February 2, 1931, in Alderson, West Virginia. On October 10, 1950, he married the former Helen I. Wilson in Virginia. Curtis was a plumber prior to retiring from Ford Manufacturing in 1986. He...

Feb 27, 2021

Marta L. Neal, 73, of West Milton, Ohio died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. Marta was born to Frieda J. Cox on August 17, 1947 in Randolph County. She was employed as an assembly line worker at the former Geise Manufacturing LLC. Marta married Kenneth A. Neal on August 8, 1971 in Eaton, Ohio. She enjoyed...

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Feb 9, 2021

Union County Native, Douglas D. Petty, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at IU Health in Indianapolis. Doug was born to Ronald Petty and Joan J. Smith Chandler on June 22, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana. Doug attended Liberty Schools and graduated from Union County High School in 1980. He continued his education at Ball State University, receiving his bachelor’s...

Feb 6, 2021

Tommy Cantrell, 66, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Ambassador Healthcare, in Centerville. Tommy was born to James Calvin Cantrell Sr. and Kathleen Ratliff Cantrell on January 5, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana. Tommy attended local area schools. He was an avid movie watcher, he especially enjoyed Westerns. Tommy loved John Wayne and enjoyed collecting John Wayne memorabilia. He loved...

Feb 4, 2021

Long time Connersville resident Raymond Edgar Butler 88, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Raymond was born to Edgar and Lillie Wisler Butler on August 26, 1932, in Portageville, Missouri. He attended the local area schools until moving to Connersville in 1948. In 1951, Raymond was married to Velma Jean Hisle. Raymond started working for...

Jan 20, 2021

Former Union County resident Marvin H. France Jr., 90, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Columbus Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Columbus, Indiana. Marvin was born to Marvin H. France Sr. and Sallie Jessup Poindexter France on June 13, 1930, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. After graduating High School, Marvin continued his education at The University of Kentucky receiving his Bachelor of...