Local Obituaries for Connersville & Liberty, IN.
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...
Loretta J. Young
Jan 26, 2026
Loretta J. (Clark) Short Young, 89, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Heritage House where she had resided for over two years.
Loretta was born on October 23, 1936, in Connersville to Francis and Frances Turney Clark. She graduated from Alquina School in 1956. The following year, Loretta married William Short at First United Methodist Church. Together she and...
Marlene Smith
Jan 13, 2026
Marlene Smith, 86, of Liberty, drifted off to sleep and was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
The only daughter of Albert Edwin and Irene Wilson Powell, Marlene was born on September 28, 1939, in Panola, Kentucky. The family moved, and she grew up in the College Corner area. Marlene married her true love, Ray Smith, on October 3,...
Carol S. Abercrombie
Jan 8, 2026
Connersville resident, Carol S. Abercrombie, 68, died peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with her daughters by her side, and her husband holding her hand.
Carol was born on February 11, 1957, to Boyd and Mary Steele Pence. She attended Laurel High School graduating with the class of 1975. She married the love of her life, Clarence “Eugene” Abercrombie on June...
Anna F. Bolin
Jan 7, 2026
Connersville native, Anna F. Bolin, 82, died peacefully, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Carolton Healthcare Center.
The only daughter of Terrill Lunsford and Elizabeth Tudor Lunsford Buss, Anna, was born on August 3, 1943. She attended Connersville Highschool and furthered her education at IvyTech Community College. When she was younger, Anna was employed at City Restaurant which her mother and...
Gregg L. Powell
Jan 1, 2026
Gregg L. Powell, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The eldest son of Leland and Carolyn Carr Powell, Gregg was born on March 16, 1951, in Connersville. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1969 before furthering his education at Valencia College in Florida. Gregg was a man with a fun sense of humor and a heart full...
Terry E. Harrison
Dec 19, 2025
Terry E. Harrison, 66, of Connersville, died Friday morning, December 19, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond.
The son of the late Luther and Arla “Jean” Lancaster Harrison, Terry was born on April 22nd, 1959, in Connersville. He attended Connersville Senior High School; after high school Terry enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country. After his...
Bonnie Lou West
Dec 17, 2025
Bonnie Lou West, 81, of Loveland, Ohio died peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Connersville, Indiana.
The daughter of Albert and Grace Baker Bishop, Bonnie was born on February 23, 1944 at her home in Kings Mills, Ohio. She was employed at Lazarus which later became Macy’s as the accountant for many years. Bonnie married Robert West on August 3, 2009;...
Nina Gale Lynch
Dec 10, 2025
Nina Gale Lynch, 70, of Cincinnati, Ohio died peacefully in her home on December 10, 2025.
Nina was born in Connersville, Indiana on August 19, 1955, to William C. and Bernice Hollandsworth Lynch. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. Nina’s passion for dancing was apparent when she was younger. She belonged to a dance group, and...
Thomas Cary Francis
Dec 7, 2025
Lifelong Connersville resident, Thomas Cary Francis, 87, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond.
The son of the late Fredrick J. Francis and Helen E. Thomas Fischesser, Tom was born on April 11, 1938. At the young age of sixteen, Tom earned his pilot’s license before his driver’s license. He attended Connersville High School and then graduated from...
Kerry Ray Borders
Dec 7, 2025
Kerry R. Borders, 75, of Connersville, IN passed away peacefully on the morning of December 7, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
One of two children of Joseph Ray and Billie Jean Lawrence Borders, Kerry was born on June 11, 1950, in Oakland City, Indiana. He attended Maplewood School and was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High School. Throughout high...
Troy J. Brown
Nov 26, 2025
Troy Jean Brown, 85, of Indianapolis and formerly of Connersville, died Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at her residence of Westside Garden Plaza.
The daughter of the late Thomas Elmo and Helena Hunt Gray Dalton, Troy was born on September 22nd, 1940. After graduating from High School, she married her true love Charles Brown, in April of 1958. She was employed...
Bret Allen Bergen
Nov 11, 2025
Connersville Native, Bret Allen Bergen, 59, died peacefully on November 11, 2025, at his residence.
Bret was born on November 23, 1965 to Carl Bergen and Sharron Evans. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1984. Bret married his true love, the former Lynn Myers on July 2, 2003, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Together they shared five years prior to her death...
Erica Ann "Red" Young
Nov 11, 2025
Erica Ann “Red” Young, 36, of Cambridge City died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence.
The youngest daughter of Brian Young and Monica Shafer, Erica was born on December 11, 1988, in Connersville. She was employed at H.T. Hackney Co., as a merchandiser. Erica was a biker through and through. She recently got her own Harley that she was very...
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