Connersville News-Examiner

Joan Lugene McCreary 66 of Indianapolis, IN passed away July 23, 2022. Services will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 12:00pm at Flanner Buchanan Decatur Township 5463 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, IN with visitation there beginning at 11:00 am. Joan will be laid to rest at Orange North Cemetery, Orange, Indiana at 3:00pm. For a more complete obituary go to www.flannerbuchanan.com

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Roberts of Seymour, Indiana passed away on July 01, 2022 at home, surrounded by love, which is where she wanted to be. She tackled a six year battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) with extreme strength and determination. Libby was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 1, 1946 to the late George and Ruth Kerrigan. On July 6, 1968, she married Dr. Jerry D. Roberts. Libby loved learning and was a perpetual student, proudly receiving degrees from Indiana University (BS - 1967, MS - 1971 and MS - 1974), and Butler University (Ed.S,.1996). Her retirement in 2005, after 29 years as teacher and guidance counselor, brought enjoyment to grandchildren, traveling and...

Rachel Deanne Schwarz, 50, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 14, 1972 to Steven and Brenda (Handlon) Stalker in Rushville, Indiana. Rachel was a 1990 graduate of Connersville High School and a 1999 IU graduate. She was a member of National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and Phi Beta Kappa. Rachel was a registered nurse at Fayette Memorial, Onslow, and Community North Hospital over the years. Rachel and Jeremy were married on April 24, 2004. She was a member of the Connersville Nazarene Church and attended Noblesville Pilgrim Holiness Church. Rachel enjoyed reading, camping, going to the beach,...

Stella Rebecca "Becky" Benson, age 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2022. She was born on September 14, 1958 in Bluefield, West Virginia, to Willie and Ada Browning. She was a former member of the Connersville Baptist Temple, and attended Garrison Creek Baptist Church in Connersville. She was a current attendee of the Charity Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Becky enjoyed going shopping and visiting new places. She had collection of clothing and trinkets, but roosters were her favorite. She really loved her children and her family, and wanted to spend as much time as she could with her grandchildren. Becky is survived by her son: Jeremiah (Dorothy) Benson of Indianapolis;...

Larry G. Pentecost, Greenwood, passed away on the evening of June 5, 2022. Larry was born on August 1, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Maurice Q. Pentecost and Ella Jane (Miller) Pentecost. Larry was a 1964 graduate of Whitewater Twp High School in Franklin County, Indiana, and went on to attend Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. Larry worked at D&M in Connersville, Indiana for 18 years and was employed in other businesses in the Connersville and Rushville area. In his early years, he also assisted his father in farming operations near Oxford, Ohio. Larry was a former member of the Springfield Methodist Church in Franklin County. His hobbies included coin...

Charles Thomas Harris, age 81 of Pigeon Forge, formerly of Connersville, IN, left this earthly realm on Friday, June 3, 2022 at his son Daniel's house in Aledo, Texas. Tom enjoyed serving the Lord in various churches, through years of bus ministry and singing in the choir. He also enjoyed hunting & fishing, frying up the catch, 7pm movie nights, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Rebecca (Kopp) Harris; an infant son, Glen Alan Harris; his parents, Norman and Bertha Harris; siblings, Ramona Payne (Robert), Darleen Barnes (Carl), Kathleen Steele (Hershel), Lavonne Harris, and Gary Harris; half brothers, Bill Harris (Hazel), Bobby Harris...

Gail Dean Konradi, 93, a longtime Rush County area resident, passed away May 22, 2022 at her home in Rushville. She was born January 29, 1929 in Dearborn County, IN. to Walter D. & Inez B. (Korf) Schweers. Gail was a 1947 graduate of Aurora High School. She married Glenn J. Konradi on Sept. 23, 1950 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1986. Gail was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Rushville. She was a gifted crocheter and was well known for her delicious pies! She will be greatly missed by her daughters; Deborah S. Konradi & Glenda Lou Konradi both of Rush County, her nephews; David (Sandy) Powell and Jim (Sheri) Edwards and great nieces and...

Linda Ann Criswell, 75, of Indianapolis, formerly of Greensburg, passed away on April 6, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana as the first daughter of Elizabeth Moran Klingman and Otto C. Selm. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Connersville High School where she was a majorette and enjoyed performing at games. True to her nurturing heart and passion for helping people, she attended St. Vincent School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She married Donel James Criswell on July 31, 1965. She was a devoted stay at home mom and owned an early childhood preschool for many years. Her love for helping others led her into the healthcare industry working as a Nursing Home Administrator...

Marilyn J. Fink, 96, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Heritage House Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Connersville. Marilyn was born on September 17, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Glenn and Marguerite (Gallimore) Riggs. Marilyn graduated in 1944 from Connersville High School. She married Otho Fink on January 25, 1947, after he returned from serving in WW II. Otho preceded her in death on May 17, 2017. Marilyn held various jobs throughout her life and enjoyed working with the public: hair stylist, co-owner of English Flower Shop, receptionist for both the Connersville News Examiner and optometrist Dr. Don MacDaniel. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church....

On Friday, February 25, 2022 Colleen Bray, 21 of Greensburg, left this world too soon. Colleen was born February 2, 2001 to Larry & Amy Bray, both lifelong residents of Greensburg, IN. She graduated from Greensburg Community High School in 2019, where she was a fierce softball player and president of the FFA. Colleen was a fun-loving young woman, full of life. She had a keen sense of humor, which served to break down barriers and made others feel welcome. The way she interacted with her friends and the kindness she showed them is what drove them to be better people. She was a kind soul, who would help anyone who needed it. She loved nothing more than to be with her animals and make...

Bill D Witt, 90 of Clearwater, FL and Connersville, IN passed away on November 19, 2021. Born in Hazard, KY on December 27, 1930 he was a paratrooper in the US Army where he was honorably discharged in 1953 after a distinguished career of service. Survived by his wife Dorothy Witt of Connersville they retired to Clearwater in the mid-nineties after a long career as a welder/ironworker. He is also survived by daughters, Tanya (Stu Rifner) Thompson, and Darlena (Bob) Mays, Stepchildren Kathy Gabbard and Dwight Gabbard, numerous grandchildren including, Brandi (Keith) Gabbard Kunard, Angala Russo, Danielle King, Brittney Simpson, James Simpson, Timothy Simpson, Ashley Warren, Brett Jones,...

Donna Dee Wallace, 90, of Indianapolis and formerly of Columbus went home to Jesus on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 4:30 a.m. at Hoosier Village Health Center in Indianapolis. Mrs. Wallace was born on October 4, 1931, in Kearney, Nebraska the daughter of Clark and Eva Grace Burton Kayton. Donna's mother passed when she was very young and she was then raised by her father and step-mother, Iola Belle Kayton. On December 28, 1950, she married Donald G. Wallace in Omaha, Nebraska while she was attending nursing school. She then went on to follow her husband to Purdue University while he finished his engineering degree and worked there at the Sagamore Room. Her greatest joy was being a...

Cleveland, SC - Mr. William "Bill" Richard Maziar, 82, loving husband of Ann Margaret Smith Maziar, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Clemson Downs. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio on January 7, 1939 to the late William B. and Emma June Garvin Maziar. He had a quick wit and always loved a good joke, and loved sharing a laugh with you or anyone in the room. Bill never met a stranger, and he had a special place in his heart for all of God's creatures big and small. He retired from the Ford Motor Company as the Manager of Engineering Development Services, and in his free time he enjoyed golf, boating, and fishing. Bill was both inventive and a true craftsman, and...

Fredric Stephen (Steve) Harrison, 61, of Glenwood, IN, passed away Oct. 7, 2021 Steve was born in Rushville, IN Nov. 26, 1959, a son of the late Nancy Kay (Grinstead) Smith and Fredric Cecil Harrison. He attended Orange Elementary School and graduated from Connersville High School in 1978 He married Theresa L. (Whiteman) Harrison on July 1, 1984, at Orange Christian Church and she survives him. He was a farmer and logger throughout his life. Steve most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a unique ability to engage people and consequently had many "best friends". Steve enjoyed spending his time outdoors; cutting timber, farming, hunting, and fishing. In addition...

Maria De Lourdes Barrios was born February 23, 1932 in Venezuela to her late mother, Petra Hernandez. Maria was raised with her sister Clara by a loving mother and step-father. Maria never received any formal education, but she did not allow that to limit her. She taught herself how to read and write. She was an intelligent, resilient, and strong woman who would later pass those traits down to her children. Maria raised five children on her own. In August 1976, at the age of 44, Maria moved to the United States with her four daughters to join her son. Maria was a courageous woman who started over in an unfamiliar country to be with her family. She was proud to have gained her citizenship...

Dennis L. Noah, 69, Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Born, May 11, 1952 in Fayette County, Indiana, he was the son of Robert and Vivian (Drennen) Noah. Dennis graduated from North Decatur High School in 1970. While in school he was active in FFA and was the manager for the 1970 sectional champion basketball team. He had farmed with Dick Patterson for several years, retired after 21 years at Delta Faucet, and had worked as a jailor at the Decatur County Sherriff's Department. Dennis had been a member of the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He enjoyed attending tractor...

Robert Eugene White, II, 54, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Rob was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Rob was born on January 2, 1967, in Connersville, Indiana to Robert Eugene White (deceased) and Marjorie White (Browning). He graduated from Connersville High School and attended Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. Rob was a Police Officer for the City of Carmel for over 29 years and recently retired in February 2019. Rob was also proud to be a part of the Carmel Police Honor Guard. Rob is survived by his wife Kelley; son Zac; Mother Marg White; 3 Sisters Beth White Stevens, Margene Robinson (David Robinson), Betsy Baker-Grubbs (Derek Grubbs); and several...

Anthony Claude Hinton, 62, of Lewisville, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1958 in New Castle the son of Claude Daniel Hinton and Carol Jean (Williams) Lowhorn. Tony was a 1976 graduate of Knightstown High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1983 from Kentucky Christian College in Grayson, KY. He then completed 2 years of graduate school at Emmanuel School of Religion in Johnson City, TN. He retired December 2020 from Howden in Connersville where he worked as a machinist and inspector. He enjoyed gardening, history, old movies and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Connie (Jordan) Hinton of...

Helen E. (Bowditch) Leonard 95 of Greenwood, IN, ascended into heaven on Friday, August 13, 2021 at home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up with her parents Frederick Tyron Bowditch, Eleanor Lucile Wise Bowditch and her two brothers - Frederick Wise and David Nathaniel. A WWII supporter from the USO to Victory Garden, she received her bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, Student Dietician graduate of University of Minnesota and master's degree from Purdue University in 1952...where she met and married the love of her life - Walter William Leonard. They raised their three children - Jeff, John & Susan - near Walt's father's farm near Dublin, Indiana and...

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Joey Allen Kelley of Gainesville, GA, loving husband of April, father of Violet and Joey, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 67. Joey was born May 22, 1954 in Anderson, IN to David Kelley and Phyllis Jean Hancock Kelley Hymer. He served in the Marine Corp from 1972 to 1978. Along with his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his step-father Abe Hymer; brothers Larry and Jimmy Hymer; and sister Marlene Hymer. He is survived by his loving wife April; his two children Joey Jr. (Cassidy) Kelley of Richmond, IN, and Violet (Donald) Robinson of Savannah, GA; brother Danny (Susan) Kelley of Colbert, GA; sisters: Connie (Lynn) Hassell of Waco, TX, Carolyn...

Clyde D. Fields, 89, of Greenwood, entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2021. He was born on June 6, 1932 in Quincy, Owen Co. Indiana to the late Arthur L. Fields and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Fields. Clyde proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He received his Bachelors degree from Indiana Central and his Masters degree from Butler University. He was employed at Methodist Hospital as the Chief Operating Officer for 10 years and also at University of Indianapolis for 10 years as the Director of Planned Giving and Church Relations. He married Barbara M. Ott on August 25, 1956 in Metamora, Indiana and they were married for 55 years until her passing on April 7, 2012. He was a...