Local Obituaries for Connersville, IN.
Margaret Rose Whiteaker
Apr 1, 2024
Margaret Rose Whiteaker, 68, of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Union County, Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer. Rose was born to Floyd and Betty Lou Fox on November 28, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Oscar Whiteaker on October 11, 1978. Among other occupations, Rose was employed in...
Barry Mcneely
Mar 31, 2024
Connersville native Barry McNeely, 88, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home at Connersville. Barry was born on December 28, 1935 to the late John L. and Virginia J. Ross McNeely. He attended Connersville High School graduating with the class of 1955. Following graduation, Barry enlisted in the United States Air Force. On May 28, 1960, Barry...
David Allen Hensley
Mar 27, 2024
David Allen Hensley, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. David was the beloved son of Ulysses N. Hensley and Bertha L. Hill Hensley. David was loved by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Special Olympics Indiana at 6200 Technology Center Drive Suite 105, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278....

Jason Charles Allen
Mar 26, 2024
Jason Charles Allen, was born May 20, 1975 to Walter and Rachel Allen in Connersville, Indiana and returned to our Lord and Savior, March 26, 2024 at home. Jason was a devoted husband, son and brother to a large family whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed hunting deer and mushrooms, fishing, camping and NASCAR. He was a true Allen; stubborn,...
Phyllis J. Hinners
Mar 26, 2024
Phyllis June Hinners, 88, of Connersville died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Heritage House Healthcare Center. Phyllis was born March 24, 1936, to Edward E. and Emma A. Koeppel Greene, in Connersville. She was a 1954 graduate of Connersville High School and a 1957 graduate of the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. On August 22, 1964, Phyllis married Norman E....
Rayford Lee Sissom
Mar 21, 2024
Rayford Lee Sissom of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 21, 2024. Ray was born at home on November 11, 1943 in Manchester, Tennessee. He was part of the first graduating class at the newly built Warren Central High School in 1961. Ray helped lead the school’s team to many victories in both cross-country and track during his four years...
David Vincent Havens "Bubba"
Mar 7, 2024
David Vincent Havens “Bubba”, 30, of Oxford, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his residence. Bubba was born on March 25, 1993 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David Havens and Billie Agnew. He was proudly employed at Miami University. In his spare time, Bubba enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his friends and family. He loved his...
Sherry Fohl
Mar 7, 2024
Connersville native Sherry Fohl, 65, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. The daughter of Lewis E. Fohl and Mary Lou Clark Luke, Sherry was born on September 17, 1958. She attended Connersville Senior High. Sherry was employed at D & M in Connersville and Goodwill Industries in Indianapolis. Most recently, Sherry worked at Lucas Oil Stadium...
Barbara J. Myers
Mar 3, 2024
Barbara J. Myers, 89 of West College Corner, Indiana, died Sunday, March 3, at home after a long, hard battle with cancer. She was born October 14, 1934, in Nebraska to Henry and Meta Hansen Mesenbrink. Barbara enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and being a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Dixie) Myers of West College Corner,...
James "Jim" A. Strong Sr.
Feb 13, 2024
Connersville business owner and resident, James “Jim” A. Strong Sr., age 95, finally retired on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Jim always said,” I will retire when Showalter backs across the street and picks me up.” Jim was born to James P. and Catherine Henn Strong on June 18, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Terrace Park High School. Jim worked...
John Harland Judd
Feb 10, 2024
John Harland Judd Born September 30, 1939, to Mary Dragoo Judd and Harland A. Judd (deceased). Loving oldest brother to Jerry Micheal Judd (deceased), stillborn baby sister, Susan Judd Howarth (deceased). Survived by youngest sister Jennifer J. Judd, special family friend (sibling): Jennifer Murphy Pentecost and her husband Jim, and daughter Sophie, and Family dog Mesha. John worked at Design...
Jo Ann Kennedy
Feb 4, 2024
Connersville Native, Jo Ann Kennedy died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond. Jo was born to Charles and Frances Stevens Riley on July 20, 1934. She met the love of her life, Richard Kennedy in the 7th grade. They were married on December 21, 1952. Jo attended and graduated from Connersville High School. When Jo was younger,...
Elsie Tarsitano
Feb 3, 2024
Elsie Dare Tarsitano died February 3, 2024, from complications related to hydrocephalus. Born September 24, 2023, Elsie was very much loved throughout her short life. Her name meant “pledged to God,” and she was baptized on January 1, 2024. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. “For thou hast delivered my soul from death and my...
Hazel L. Copper
Feb 3, 2024
Hazel Louise Copper, 98, of Connersville, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Heritage House Rehabilitation Healthcare Center in Connersville. Hazel was born on November 1, 1925, to Layman and Gladys Crosier in Zenith, West Virginia. She married George F. Copper on May 31, 1946, at the East Side Methodist Church. Hazel worked at McQuay-Norris in the tabulating department from 1943-1947....
Barbara Jayne Hart
Jan 29, 2024
Barbara Jayne Hart, 82 of Liberty, Indiana passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, in Richmond, IN. She was born May 4, 1941, in Fayette County to Otha Thomas and Margaret Voltz Thomas. She graduated from Short High School in Liberty in 1959. Barbara worked for General Telephone for 3 years and was a Union County 911 dispatcher for 27 years,...
Pamela J. Robinson
Jan 27, 2024
Pamela Jean Robinson (PJ Robinson), 64 of Middletown, Ohio, died Saturday, January 27 at home with her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Pam graduated from Union County High School in 1978 after she and her family moved to Bath, IN from Trenton, OH in July 1968. She developed a passion for music in her teenage years, and...

Christopher D. Rowe
Jan 26, 2024
Connersville native Christopher D. Rowe, 61, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his residence. Chris was born on March 13, 1962, to the late Joseph E. and Linda Lane Rowe. He attended Connersville High School. Following graduation, Chris enlisted in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, the former Sandy King on September 17, 1983. Chris...
Otis E. Vance
Jan 19, 2024
Otis E. Vance, 97, of Connersville died Friday, January 19, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. Otis was born in Henderson, Kentucky to Ernest and Betty King Vance on January 13, 1927. In 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He proudly...
Samuel J. Berry Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
Samuel J. Berry Jr, 76 of Burnside, Kentucky died, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence.
Charles "Bill" York
Jan 16, 2024
Charles “Bill” York, 85, of Connersville, died, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Reid Health, Richmond. Bill was born to January 8, 1939, in Connersville, Indiana to George and Flossie York. He served in the U.S. Navy. Bill had worked at D & M, retiring after more than 20 years. Bill is survived by son, Charles “Cole” (Sue) York of Connersville;...
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