Local Obituaries for Connersville, IN.
Dr. Vaughn Paul Metz
Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Vaughn Paul Metz, 76, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born January 22, 1947 to Bernard and Lois Dettman Metz in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a 1965 graduate of Calumet High School in Gary, Indiana. He also attended Butler University and Indiana University School of Dentistry. Following...
Deborah Evans
Mar 20, 2023
Deborah Evans, 66, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Debbie was born October 14, 1956 to Elmo and Marilyn Drew Lynch in Connersville, and later attended Connersville High School. On November 26, 1986, Debbie married the love of her life, Danny Evans; together they shared thirty-five years prior to his death on April 30, 2022. She...
Donald E. Showalter
Mar 18, 2023
Connersville native Donald E. Showalter, 93, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Heritage House of Connersville. Don, the oldest son of Russell R. and Helen M. Owens Showalter, was born on February 2, 1930. He attended Harrisburg High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Don was honorably discharged in 1950....
Marilou Lacy
Mar 15, 2023
Liberty resident Marilou Lacy, 74, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Marilou was born on December 5, 1948 to Ernest and Ruby Estridge Roberts in Richmond, Indiana. She married James Lacy on January 7, 1967, in Liberty; together they shared forty-four wonderful years prior to his death in 2011. Marilou attended Short High School and...
Douglas M. Noah
Mar 9, 2023
Douglas M. Noah, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 81. Doug was born on February 28, 1942 to Earl and Elva Throckmorton Noah; he was one of fifteen children. Doug was born and raised in Buena Vista, Indiana. He was employed with New Pointe Stone Quarry and was later employed...
Lura Patterson Smith
Mar 6, 2023
Lura Patterson Smith passed away March 6, 2023. She was 98 years old. Born July 22, 1924 to Paul and Mariam Patterson of Florence, Indiana. She graduated from Patriot High School in Vevay, IN, and married William David Smith in 1942. They briefly lived in Connersville, IN, and moved to Liberty, IN where they remained until moving to Fishers, IN...
Ona E. Stecher
Mar 4, 2023
Kentucky Colonel Ona E. Stecher daughter of William J. and Hazel (King) Neal born August 5, 1943 in Stearns, Kentucky, gained her wings as she is walking with the Angels on March 4, 2023 at the home of her niece in Liberty, Indiana after a long illness. Ona was employed as a bus driver for North Putnam School District of...
Michael Lee White
Mar 3, 2023
Connersville resident Michael Lee White, 59, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence. Mike was born on July 25, 1963, to Carolleta Fay Bergen in Rushville. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1981. Following graduation, Mike enlisted in the army where he received several awards including: Army service medal, Marksman, sharpshooter, achievement medal, and good...
Richard Brewer
Mar 2, 2023
Liberty resident Richard Brewer, 83, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Richard was born to Arthur and Beatrice Shephard Brewer on February 5, 1940, in Connersville, Indiana. He attended Short High School, graduating with the class of 1958. After high school, Richard enlisted with the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country, while being stationed...
Howard W. Fleck
Feb 28, 2023
Howard W. Fleck, 93, of Connersville, died February 28, 2023 at his residence. Howard was born on March 4, 1929, to George and Bertha (Pollex) Fleck in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended Laketon High School graduating with the class of 1948. After graduation, Howard enlisted in the United States Army, where he served in the Korean War earning several awards including:...
Leland "Lee" F. Powell
Feb 11, 2023
Leland “Lee” F. Powell, 92, of Cambridge City, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana Lee was born on May 11, 1930, to Arthur and Bernice Passmore Powell on the farm North of Bentonville. He attended Bentonville High School where he played basketball and later graduated in 1948. Lee married the former Carolyn...
Laurence Smith
Feb 6, 2023
Lifelong Connersville resident Laurence H. Smith, 61, died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Laurence was born to Robert and Mabel Smith on April 7, 1961. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1979, where he received Athlete of The Year for his participation in Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Laurence furthered his education at Findlay College...
Paul Lane Quyle
Feb 5, 2023
Connersville native Paul Lane Quyle, 87, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hancock Regional Hospital, in Greenfield. Paul was born on April 8, 1935, to Maynard and Bernice Clifford Quyle. He attended and graduated from Connersville Senior High School with the class of 1954. While in school, Paul met his true love, the former Sarah A....
Angela Jo Jones
Feb 5, 2023
Connersville native, Angela Jo Jones, 49, died Sunday evening, February 5, 2023 at her residence. Angie was born on January 22, 1974 to David Jones and Janet Sizemore James. She attended Connersville High School. Angie enjoyed being outdoors walking through Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, planting flowers, and playing in the dirt. She was very artistic and took great pride in...
Brandon Lee Farmer
Jan 31, 2023
Brandon Lee Farmer, age 25, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Farmer family.
Scott Chapin
Jan 30, 2023
Patrick Scott Chapin passed in peace surrounded by his family on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 at the age of 68. Scott is survived by his beloved wife Susan; his brother Bill (Carole); his children Annie (Rick) Martin, Josh (Lori), and Erin (Greg) Sittloh; his grandchildren Logan (Tara), Jackson, Aiden, Max, and Kerigann; and great-grandchildren Weston and Eleanor. He was preceded...
Benjamin R. Johnson
Jan 23, 2023
Connersville native, Benjamin R. Johnson, 83, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Ben was born on June 18, 1939, to Benjamin Franklin and Helen Riggs Johnson. He attended Connersville High School graduating in 1957. Ben furthered his education receiving his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Earlham College. Ben was the Vice President for National Metal, as well as the...
Shirley A. Towler Stant
Jan 17, 2023
Connersville Native Shirley A. Towler Stant, 86, died Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. One of eleven children, Shirley was born on February 16, 1936, to Carl and Margaret Lyons Towler. She attended and graduated from Alquina School with the class of 1954. After graduation, Shirley was employed as a bookkeeper at Cecil Isaacs insurance agency where...
Palmer Lorne Mchenry
Jan 11, 2023
Palmer Lorne McHenry, 11 days, of Connersville went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, January, 11, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis. Palmer and his twin sister Piper were born to Austin and Ashley McHenry in Indianapolis on December 31, 2022. He brought so much joy to his mom and dad and will be deeply...
Mary L. Pace
Dec 29, 2022
Richmond resident, Mary L. Pace, 72, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence. Mary was born on July 14, 1950, to Charles and Effie Bell Gross in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from College Corner High School in 1969. That following September 19, she married the love of her life, David R. “Jake” Pace at the Nazarene Church in College...
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