Local Obituaries for Connersville & Liberty, IN.
Sylvia Ann Mitchell
Jun 8, 2026
Sylvia Ann Mitchell, 71, of Liberty went home with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 8, 2026.
The daughter of Carl D. Mathew and Dorothy Sikes Caprin, Sylvia, was born on July 9, 1954, in Fulton, New York. She grew up in Fulton and graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School. Sylvia married William “Bill” Mitchell on July 16, 1977. Bill...
Wilma Bowling
Jun 7, 2026
Wilma Bowling, 90, of Connersville died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Hickory Creek in Connersville.
A Kentucky native, Wilma was born on May 2nd, 1936, to Ben C. and Ella Mae McKinney Osborne. Wilma was married on August 16th, 1957, in Hyden, Kentucky to Marshel Bowling, who died July 13th, 2016. Wilma attended the Connersville Church of Christ and loved spending...
Michael Keith Thacker
May 4, 2026
Michael Keith Thacker, 64, of Brookville died unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2026, at his mother’s residence.
The son of Stanley Thacker and Janet Harris Grubb, Michael was born on November 5, 1961, in Indianapolis. He attended Warren Central high School in Indianapolis graduating in 1970. Michael proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and was deployed during the Gulf War. He...
Stacey Carpenter
May 2, 2026
Stacey M. Carpenter, 35, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her residence.
The daughter of Jay Carpenter and Andrea Stevens, Stacey was born on October 12, 1990, in Connersville. She graduated from Connersville High School in 2009. Stacey was introduced to her significant other, Adam Wafford in 2018, and they have been inseparable since. She spent most of her...
Arlene Coffey
May 1, 2026
Union County native, Arlene Coffey, 81, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville.
The daughter of Harold and Naomi Kuhn Smalley, Arlene was born at home on June 4, 1944. She attended Short High School where she met her future husband, Donald Gene Coffey. They were married on July 7, 1962, at College Corner United...
Guy A. Nichols
May 1, 2026
Connersville native, Guy A. Nichols, 76, died Friday morning, May 1, 2026, at his residence.
The son of John H. and Irene L. Hopkins Nichols, Guy was born on July 14, 1949. He graduated from Connersville Senior High in 1968. He attended one year of college at Vincennes and one year at IU. Guy married the former Mona Stang on June...
Cynthia Pauline Jordan
Apr 28, 2026
Connersville native Cynthia Pauline Jordan, 72, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond.
Born on December 16, 1953, Cindy was the daughter of Ovie E. and Janet K. May Jordan. She graduated from Connersville High School and furthered her education receiving her certification as an LPN. Cindy was proud to be an LPN and truly cared...
Mabel "Sue" Horn
Apr 28, 2026
Mabel "Sue" Horn, 86, of Connersville, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Majestic Care.
The daughter of George Delles and Mabel Davis, Sue was born on November 28, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio. She attended Scott High School in Toledo, prior to receiving her bachelor’s degree in social work from IU East. Sue moved to the Connersville area where she...
Esmai Nycole Jordan
Apr 11, 2026
Esmai Nycole Jordan was stillborn on April 11, 2026, at 6:48 am in Batesville, Indiana to her loving parents Devon and Raven Tevis Jordan.
She weighed 4 pounds and 4 ounces and was 18 inches long. She was loved beyond belief from the moment we knew of her impending birth. We couldn’t wait to meet her. We will always wonder what...
William M. Moran
Mar 31, 2026
William M. Moran, age 97, passed away on March 31, 2026.
Born on April 11, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana, William was the son of Harry and Josephine (Suttles) Moran. He attended Connersville Central High School, graduating in 1946. As a young man, William was a dedicated altar server at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, sparking a lifelong commitment to his faith.
Like his...
Michael Ray Sims Sr.
Mar 29, 2026
Connersville native Michael Ray Sims Sr., 71, died Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Mike was born on January 7, 1955, to Donald and Betty York Sims. He graduated from Connersville Highschool in 1973. He was a hardworking man who was employed with D & M for seventeen years and later IBEM. Most recently, Mike was employed with the Ohio Valley Gas Company....
Ruth Tomlin
Mar 27, 2026
Ruth (Allen) Tomlin, age 103, passed peacefully into heaven on March 27, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on July 14, 1922, in Manchester Kentucky, to Robert and Emily (Hensley) Allen. She was the last survivor of three siblings; Robert Allen (Mary), Mary Marie Hunter (Charlie), and Charlie Allen (Doreen).
Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard...
Richard Paul "Dick" Frasur
Mar 1, 2026
Richard Paul “Dick” Frasur, one day shy of 81, passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, surrounded by love.
Born in Richmond on March 2, 1945, Dick was the seventh child of Joseph and Eleanor Schneider Frasur. He grew up in Liberty and attended Short High graduating in 1963. Dick was employed with D & M for 20 years and REMC...
Keith Smith
Feb 22, 2026
Connersville native Keith Smith, 75, died Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side.
Keith was born on July 25, 1950, to James W. and Helen Linn Smith. A 1969 graduate of Connersville High School, Keith was a Spartan from the beginning. On November 30, 1979, Keith married his love, the former Kathy Elliott, at...
Thomas “Tommy” Benjamin Godar
Feb 9, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Benjamin Godar, age 50, formerly of Connersville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026, at his residence. Tommy was born September 7, 1975, the son of Thomas Godar Sr. and Deborah (Morris) Lathrop. He was married to Tawnya (Perry) Godar on July 5, 2003, and she survives.
Tommy was a great father whose love and dedication to his...
Richard E. Fosdick
Feb 9, 2026
Richard E. Fosdick, age 75, of New Paris, OH, passed away at home the evening of Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on September 24, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Donald & Madge (Wright) Fosdick. He was a 1968 graduate from Jefferson High School and lived in the New Paris area his entire...
Threasa V. Schwegman
Feb 7, 2026
Threasa V. Schwegman, age 71, of Liberty, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Born on May 26, 1954, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Threasa was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Joyce (Liming) Napier and was one of five children. She was a 1972 graduate of Short High School in Liberty, Indiana. On September 28, 1974,...
Sue Ann Hockersmith
Feb 5, 2026
Ann was born in Connersville, IN, on Thursday, January 4, 1951, to Harley and Mary Jane Weston, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1969 graduate of Connersville High School, worked for two local veterinarians, then served as the Director of the Fayette County Animal Shelter for over 30 years.
Ann loved spending time with her family and...
Crystal L Ewing
Feb 1, 2026
Crystal L. Ewing, 58, of Liberty, died suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond.
The daughter of Dean and Barbara Ervine Robinson, Crystal was born on August 24, 1967, in Connersville, Indiana. She grew up in Union County, graduating from the High School in 1985. Crystal married the love of her life, Milton Ewing, on June 24,...
Mary Agnes Faber
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Agnes Faber, 87, of Connersville died in her sleep on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Caroleton Healthcare Center.
The daughter of Harland Gabbard and Lizzie Ellen Rose Gabbard, Mary was born on March 14, 1938, in Fox Town, Kentucky. She graduated from Connersville Senior High with the class of 1957. Mary opened her own upholstery business out of her home...
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