Local Obituaries for Connersville & Liberty, IN.
Nila Anita Vest Seals
Oct 18, 2026
Nila Anita Vest Seals, 85, of Liberty died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Heritage House in Connersville.
The daughter of Edward and Ernesta Wilt Vest, Nila was born on July 8, 1941, in Connersville. She married Robert “Bob” G. Seals on January 19, 1988. Nila was a QMA at the nursing home in Liberty for many years. Later she was employed...
Julida "Judy" Harris
Oct 15, 2026
Julida “Judy” Harris, 81, of Connersville, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.
One of thirteen children, Judy was born to Forester and Lucy Annie Barger Spurlock on February 4, 1945, in Oneida, Kentucky. On September 10, 1967, Judy married Herman Harris; together they were able to spend forty-four years together until his death in 2011. Judy...
Sheldon Lee "Doc" Risch
Oct 10, 2026
Sheldon Lee “Doc” Risch, 86, of Liberty, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
The only child of Elmer and Elsie Kuehn Risch, Doc was born December 23, 1939, in Wayne County, Indiana. After graduating from Short High School, he completed coursework in mechanics. A tenacious man of few words—and the occasional growl—Doc worked over the...
Judy Means
Oct 6, 2026
Judith A. Wing Means of Liberty, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Reid Health, Richmond, IN at the age of 82.
She was born on June 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Howard R. Wing and Mary Belle Wing Barrett.
Judy is survived by her 2 sons: Bobby (Linda) and Craig Means; sister: Debbie (Jack) Sizemore, as...
Vivian C. Jones
Oct 5, 2026
Connersville native, Vivian C. Hensley Jones, 90, died peacefully Monday, October 5, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Vivian was born on March 31, 1936, to Ulysses and Bertha Hill Hensley. She graduated from Connersville Senior High in 1954. Vivian married Earl Jones on September 10, 1955; together they shared forty-four years of marriage prior to his passing...
Deborah A. Zoellner
Sep 26, 2026
Deborah A. Zoellner, 78, of College Corner died peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of Claude and Dorothy “Dottie” Toschlog, Debbie was born on June 22, 1948, in Brownsville. She graduated in 1966. Debbie married Walter “Walt” Zoellner Jr., in 1988; together they shared thirty-six years of marriage prior to his death on July...
Kathleen Evans
Aug 28, 2026
Connersville native Kathleen Evans, 69, died peacefully Friday, August 28, 2026, at her residence.
Kathy was born on February 1, 1957, to Fred Gibbs and Ellen Gray Updike. When she was younger, Kathy was employed at Kunkel’s and in healthcare. More recently she worked on the assembly line at Visteon until her much deserved retirement. Kathy had a smile that truly...
Barbara Jean Sallee
Aug 27, 2026
Former Fayette County resident Barbara Jean Sallee, 94, of Salt Lick, Kentucky died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at UK St. Clair Hospital.
The daughter of Shurrel F. and Pearl Turner Gough, Barbara was born in Connersville on November 29, 1931. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. Barbara married Clarence “CJ” Sallee Jr. on June 14, 1974, and enjoyed 38...
Butch Sexton
Aug 24, 2026
Butch Sexton, 66, died Monday, August 24, 2026, in Richmond.
The son of Kenneth Sexton and Joann Shocklee, Butch was born on May 9, 1960, in New Castle, Indiana. He attended Ivy Tech where he received his Automotive certificate. Butch did so well in the program he taught the class for one semester. He married the former Diana Kay Cook. They...
Dolores C. Howell
Aug 20, 2026
Dolores C. Howell, 97, of Connersville, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond.
Dolores was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 28, 1929, the daughter of Clarence E. and Irene M. Goodwin Kemp. She moved with her family to Connersville when she was a child. She graduated from Connersville Senior High School with the class of 1947. After...
Mina June Snyder
Aug 7, 2026
We are heart broken to announce the death of our Mother. Mina June McKinley Snyder, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 15, 1936, in Knox County Kentucky, to Orin Lester McKinley and Addie Adams McKinley. She lived her life in Connersville Indiana. She was a believer...
Jewel D. Elston
Jul 18, 2026
Jewel D. Elston, 77, of Bath, Indiana died Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio.
Jewel was born in Clay County, Big Creek, Kentucky prior to moving to West College Corner as a small child. She was the daughter of William and Rhoda Baker Sizemore. Jewel graduated from High School and attended beauty school to become a licensed beautician. She was...
Robert Lone
Jul 15, 2026
Robert Lone, 66, of Connersville died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved.
A Connersville native, Robert was born on September 2, 1959, to Norman Sr., and Connie Lutz Lone. Following his high school graduation, Robert attended IU and later earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Phoenix. A man...
James L. Ford
Jul 15, 2026
James L. Ford, 79, of Liberty, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his residence.
The son of John B. and Rhoda Nell Callahan Ford, James was born on September 21, 1946, in Butler County, Ohio. He attended Brookville High School graduating with the class of 1964. James proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. While serving his country...
Tara L. Broyles
Jun 11, 2026
Tara L. Broyles, 47, also known as “Weezer” and “Picky Pooh” died surrounded by love on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
The daughter of Steven Broyles and Sherry Scott, Tara was born in Connersville on July 26, 1978. She graduated from CHS in 1996 and was employed locally as a health care aid. Tara surrounded herself with her favorite people, her circle....
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...
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