Connersville News-Examiner

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...

78 of Mooresville, Indiana passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born December 9, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Claude & Neva (McCormick) Smith. Linda graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1961. She owned and operated Linda Elliott Piano Shop in Mooresville, Indiana for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Elliott and a brother, Donald Wayne Smith. Linda is survived by three brothers, Chester Leroy Smith, Richard Alan Smith, Dwight Emerson Smith. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel 481 W. Main Street in Greenwood, Indiana.

Jeffrey Wayne Coon, 56, of Laurel, IN, passed away April 30th, at his residence. Jeff was born in Rushville February 28, 1965, a son of Julia C. (Sembach) Coon, and Allen W. Coon, of Glenwood. He was married to Dale Ann (Fields) Coon December. 12, 1987 in Andersonville, IN and she survives. They enjoyed 33 years of marriage and raised three children. He graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1983 and worked as a carpenter and farmer throughout his life. Jeff loved his farm, hunting and cattle. He and Dale Ann enjoyed rides in their 1925 Model T truck. Jeff was an active member of the Andersonville now Orange Masonic Lodge F & AM 234. He was a Past Master of the...

Jackson Frederick (Fred) Huffman, 61, of Glenwood passed away April 13, 2021 at his home. He was born September 14, 1959 in Indianapolis to the late Jackson and Helen (Phillips) Huffman. Fred graduated from Connersville High School in 1978. While in school he was active in the FFA and 4-H. He worked as a precision inspector for Indiana Gear Works in Indianapolis from 1978 until his health forced him to retire. He enjoyed children and horses. He loved dogs and raised German Shepherds for many years. Fred was an Indy Colts enthusiast and fan. Fred is survived by his sisters Catherine (Bill) Hughes, of Glenwood, IN; Judith (Sam) Russo, of California; Phylllis Fuller, of Manhattan Beach,...

Mrs. Karen G. (Lass) McFall, age 71 of Dumfries, Virginia, passed on March 15, 2021 at home after a long illness, complicated by Parkinson's Diseases. She was born August 28, 1949 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana to the late Royce and Juanita Pitcher Judd. Surviving in addition to her husband of 35 years, Robert L. McFall, are two sisters Janice Oglesby and Rani Judd, two daughters Aimee Twomey, Laura Mullins and partner Ken Cehonski, two step children Eric and wife Tracy McFall, Lori and husband Don Gerred and nine grandchildren. Karen worked for the FBI as a Position Classification Specialist and was uniquely gifted in interviewing personnel and identifying the intricacies of the...

William A. "Bill" Weaver, 77, of Falmouth, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born May 4, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Darwin) Weaver. Full of energy, personality, always active and busy, Bill lived life to the fullest up to the very end. He owned and operated Photography by Weaver in Richmond for many years before moving to Jacksonville, FL, where he owned and operated Print Express for over 20 years. He and his wife, Debra retired to Rush County on a farm, where he enjoyed every day. Woodworking, building and "piddling" were his favorite pastimes on the farm. He also enjoyed playing cards with his friends. He leaves...

Donald Wayne South, 63, of New Palestine, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Community Hospital East. He was born January 29, 1958 in New Castle, son of William Clyde and Vonnie Pearle (Hurst) South. Wayne was a 1976 graduate of Knightstown High School. He started working at CVS Distribution Center June 1979 and fulfilled his career there. Wayne loved his family and friends very much and when he told a story about any of them he would get a special twinkle in his eye. He was very proud of all of them. Wayne loved all types of racing with NASCAR being his favorite. He collected all types of NASCAR memorabilia. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Sr. When Dale passed away Wayne...

Ronald D. Horning, age 74, of Greenfield passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in, Indianapolis. Ron was born February 13, 1947 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Oscar and Dorothy (Bostic) Horning. Ron was a graduate of Connersville High School where he is remembered by many as a great basketball player, lettering 3 consecutive years. He continued his education at Oakland City College. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the early 1970's and married Becky (Olson) on October 6, 1973. Together they made their home and raised their family in Greenfield. Ron was an associate of the Boys and Girls Club of Hancock County for 7 years prior to accepting the role of Executive Director...

Marilyn Winifred Nichols, 86, of New Castle, formerly of Connersville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born on April 21, 1934 in Connersville, a daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Jones) Nichols. Marilyn graduated in 1952 from Connersville High School and later attended Indiana University Training School for Nurses from 1952 - 1954. She worked at the offices of Dr. J. G. Bledsoe and Dr. Ray McKee as well as the New Castle State Hospital and Henry County Memorial Hospital. Marilyn enrolled in courses for Dietary Management and worked for Lincoln Manor and later Heritage House as Dietary Manager before retiring in 2004. She was also...

David A. Waterman, age 50 of Glenwood, passed away after a courageous battle of cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 17th, 1970 in Richmond, Indiana. He is the son of Paul E. Waterman Sr. and Constance (Perry) Waterman. On April 2nd 1999 in Connersville, he married Jennifer Robinson. In his leisure time he loved being in his garage with his motorcycle, he enjoyed playing video games with his nephews, but he especially loved spending time with his daughters and granddaughter. David worked at PK USA for 8 years before getting laid off due to covid. He made an impact on the lives of everyone he met. He also had a good sense of humor, laughing and making jokes to...

Charles Michael (Mike) Thomas, 79 of Shelbyville, formerly of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, January 9, 2021 at MHP. He was surrounded by his loved ones, Lynda, Cassie, Hailie and James. Mike was born to Robert and Mary Jan Thomas of Connersville in 1941. He met and later married Lynda, (Buzzard) D. (Haltom) Thomas of Shelbyville in July of 1969 and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter Cassandra (Cassie) Thomas of Rushville, Special-Best Friend James Laker of Rushville and his "Heathen", "Sugar Burger" grand-daughter, Hailie Laker of Rushville, his sister Roberta-(Rat) Clark of Connersville, Jim (Cheryl) Thomas of Connersville, Stacie (Rich) Stamper of...

Brooke Harley, 41, of Noblesville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Bridgewater Health Care Center, Carmel, IN. She was born April 15, 1979 in Batesville to Michael Harley and Marilyn (Litmer) Harley. Brooke graduated from Connersville High School where she played for the third ranked in State Lady Spartans basketball team. She then graduated from Lee University in Cleveland, TN with a degree in Pastoral Counseling. She referred to herself as a "Preacher of the Gospel" of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. She traveled to Kenya Africa where she held an open air soul winning Crusade. She was in the Miss Cleveland,TN Beauty Pageant. Her greatest gift was to "give a...

Dorothy Marie Snyder, 83, of Rushville, passed away Dec. 31, 2020 at the Flatrock River Lodge. Dorothy was born in Connersville, IN on Dec. 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Bernadine H. Quinn and Charles W. Merrell. She was the widow of Henry Norman "Shag" Snyder whom she married Sept. 17, 1960 and he passed away July 13, 2019. She was a homemaker and loved the Christmas season. She was a member of the Gingham Gals Home Ec Club, St Mary Catholic Church in Rushville. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Debra (Kevin) Banks, of Rushville; two sons Mark (Taunie) Snyder of Vincennes, IN; Matt (Andrea) Snyder, of Sellersburg, IN. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; Devin Banks,...

Gwyneth Ann (Geis) Hignite 93, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at her daughter's home surrounded by family. Gwyneth was born Oct. 25, 1927 in Brookville, IN to Herbert and Mary Geis. Her siblings, Gareth Geis, Roman Geis and Lorinda Geis Hollon, all preceded her in death. Gwyneth attended St. Michael's School and graduated from Brookville High School in1945. She was employed in Brookville as a secretary after high school. On June 9,1951 she married Drexell Hignite and moved to a farm in Orange IN. She had four daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Schroeder, Lynette (Benji) Richardson, Melinda (Bill) Gates and Amy (Tom) Christie. She was employed at Evelyn Ricker Accountancy for...