Local Obituaries for Connersville, IN.
Helen A. Fields
Aug 15, 2023
Helen A. Fields, 90, of Liberty died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Forrest Park Health Campus in Richmond. Helen was born to Elbert S. and Bessie M. Palmer on October 22, 1932 in Brownsville. She attended Brownsville School. Helen married Fred Ray Sr., on September 23, 1950. She furthered her education receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1956. She...
Robert Theodore Smith
Aug 14, 2023
Robert Theodore Smith, 79, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Majestic Care in Connersville. Robert was born to the late Robert and Ophelia Harris Smith on July 16, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky. He enlisted in the United States Army in April of 1964. He proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1965. Robert married Wanda on March 9,...
James "Rob" R. Robinson
Jul 30, 2023
James "Rob" R. Robinson, age 77, of Glenwood, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. At Rob's request there will be no services. Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, Connersville has been entrusted with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for the Robinson family.
Kenneth D. Sparks
Jul 29, 2023
Kenneth D. Sparks, 78, of Brownsville died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Brickyard Health in Richmond. Kenny was born on January 5, 1945 to Daniel and Lillian Marcum Sparks in McKee, Kentucky. He graduated from Short High School in Liberty prior to enlisting in the United States Army. Kenny proudly served from 1964 until his honorable discharge in 1967. He...
Robert G. Schmidt
Jul 24, 2023
Robert George Schmidt, 87, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in Oxford. Born May 19, 1936 in Camden, Ohio to Benjamin F. and Gladys W. (Davis) Schmidt. Bob lived his entire life in College Corner, Ohio and graduate from College Corner Union School in 1954. He had a love for softball and played much of his life, even as an “old...
Anna Faye Ward
Jul 22, 2023
Anna F. Ward, 52, of Mooresville, Indiana died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Anna was born to Robert F. Ward Jr., and Judy Harrison Putala on July 2, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky. Anna met Kevin Legroux; together they have shared twenty-five years. She meticulously tended to her garden where she grew veggies and flowers. Anna enjoyed...
Garry Van Berry
Jul 20, 2023
Garry Van Barry, 67, of Liberty, Indiana, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond. Garry was born to Billy and Virginia Lucille Hampton Berry on March 10, 1956. He received his diploma from St. Mary High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in December 1981. In January 1975, he enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard. In September...
Dorothy Connaway Barnard
Jul 20, 2023
Dorothy Connaway Barnard, 95, of Liberty, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Dorothy Connaway Barnard was born March 29, 1928, to Paul and Ester Williamson Connaway in the Mt. Pleasant Community of Union County. She graduated from Short High School in 1946. She was Secretary-Bookkeeper to the superintendent and school board of...
Iva Mae Scott
Jul 19, 2023
Iva Mae Scott, 97, of Venice, FL, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023. Iva was born on January 24, 1926, in Buena Vista, Indiana to Wesley and Jessie Glenn, the fourth of six children. As teenagers, Iva and her younger sister were adopted by Fred and Pearl Monger of Connersville. The family moved to Indianapolis where Iva graduated from...
Marilyn Catherine (Pickens) Giffen
Jul 18, 2023
Marilyn Catherine (Pickens) Giffen, January 27, 1926 – July 18, 2023 Marilyn Catherine (Pickens) Giffen, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Marilyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio, January 27, 1926, to Albert E. and Catherine S. Pickens. She attended Butler County, Ohio, schools and graduated from Seven Mile High School in 1944. On January 27, 1948, when Marilyn...
Danny J. Holloman
Jul 18, 2023
Danny J. Holloman, 69, of Centerville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. Born July 15, 1954, in Tell City, Indiana, he was the son of Russel L. and Martine Hale Holloman. He attended Anderson High School and graduated in 1973. Danny enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1974, and obtained...
Doris Jeanne Johnson
Jul 14, 2023
Doris Jeanne Johnson, known to everyone simply as Jeanne, passed away in her sleep on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Heritage House in Connersville where she had been a resident since December of 2020. Jeanne was born in Connersville, September 21, 1925 to Hubert H “Chub” and Dorothy (Selm) Rollins. During her childhood the family moved several times and she...
Barbara J. Bowman
Jul 14, 2023
Liberty resident Barbara J. Bowman, 82, formerly of Cincinnati passed away suddenly on July 14, 2023 at the University of Kansas Hospital. Barb was born to the late Albert and Janet Retzsch in Cincinnati, Ohio. Barb married Willie “Bill” Bowman on December 7, 1957. She was employed for ten years at McAlpin’s in the Northgate Mall prior to moving to...
Robert M. Blair
Jul 13, 2023
Robert “Bob” M. Blair, 73, of Connersville died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Reid Health of Richmond. Bob was born in Kentucky to Paul and Georgia Blair on September 16, 1949. He attended Brookville High School graduating with the class of 1967. Following graduation Bob was drafted into the US Army. He served his country as a Medic V prior...
Michael "Mike" Brannon
Jun 29, 2023
Michael "Mike" Brannon, 68, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Mike was born on January 20, 1955 to Eugene and Catherine Baker Brannon. He married the former Robin Kaufman on July 27, 1974. Together they had two sons, Christopher and Jeremy. Mike was employed as a meat cutter for forty-two years prior to his retirement. In...
Delma Lee Steele
Jun 27, 2023
Delma Lee Steele, age 88, of Connersville, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 27 2023, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Delma was born April 4, 1935, to Jiles and Manervie Harrison in McKee, Kentucky. She was a faithful member of Full Gospel Holiness Church. Delma was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Delma was...
Mary Ellen Huffman
Jun 24, 2023
Mary Ellen Huffman, age 85, of Connersville, Indiana, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born April 27, 1938, to Carl Francis and Florence Cecilia Grogan Pitstick in Connersville, Indiana. She was a 1956 graduate of Connersville High School. Mary graduated with her Cosmetology license from the Anderson Beauty School. She then graduated...
Gayl Kay Plank
Jun 14, 2023
Gayl Kay Plank, age 83, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Plank family.
Walter E. Reece
Jun 12, 2023
Walter E. Reece, 60, of Connersville died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare of Richmond. Walter was born to Eugene and Barbara Reece on October 7, 1962, in Slidell, Louisiana. He attended Milton High School, graduating with the class of 1978. Following graduation, Walter enlisted in the United States Marines where he was trained as a sharpshooter and earned...
Nancy Lynn Kubalanza
Jun 10, 2023
Nancy Lynn Kubalanza, age 70, of Avon, Indiana, died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Greenwood Healthcare. Nancy was born August 18, 1952, to James F. and Juanita Short Thompson in Connersville, Indiana. She was such a creative person who loved inventing things. Nancy loved family more than anything. She served her country in the United States Air Force from 1979...
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