All Obituaries

Linda Sue Edens, 73, of Cambridge City, Indiana died of lung cancer on September 26, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1949 to Paul and Elsie Edens. Linda attended Purdue University before beginning a career as a social studies teacher. When school was not in session, she worked in agriculture in Georgia before becoming a truck driver during which time she met her husband, Paul Barajas. The two welcomed one son and several Basset Hounds. She resided for many years in Dickenson,...

Our precious Mom, Bonnie Jordan, 81, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Heritage House of Connersville. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Rushville, Indiana to Rodger and Anna L. (Grist) Lamb. Bonnie grew up in Milton, Indiana was a 1960 graduate of Milton High School. She married her husband Jack D. Jordan on September 2, 1960 and together they traveled the world. Bonnie devoted her life to the Lord and was a member of Centerville Church of the Nazarene, where...

Stephen D. Leverton, 77, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 30, 1946 to Dale W. and Alice Jean (Kinnaman) Leverton. Stephen grew up in Milton and attended Milton Christian Church. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. After graduation he went to work in Indianapolis at the State Police Records Division. In the summer of 1967 he started at the Indiana Police Academy and upon graduation...

David E. Clements, 86, of Cambridge City, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1937 in Brooksburg, Indiana to Rev. Halden H. and Evalena (Smith) Clements. David grew up near Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Smithville High School in 1955, after graduation he went to Indiana University and received his Bachelor's degree in Education in 1959 and later received his Master's degree. David married Janet S. O’Neal on August 28,1959 and...

Donita L. Lester, 68, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana to Donald and Marjory (Jackson) Lester. Donita graduated from Richmond High School and lived most of her life in Richmond. She had a heart of gold, loved meeting new people and she never met a stranger. Donita loved being with family and friends. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan!   Donita is survived by her sister, Susan (Mike)...

Michael Miller, 62, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. He was born on November 22, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana to Elvin and Wanda (Abney) Miller. Mike attended Richmond High School. He worked as a machine operator for several companies and had worked 18 years at Transilwrap in Richmond before retiring. Mike was the owner and operator of Miller’s Master Lawncare for many years. He was an avid fan of the Colts and NASCAR.   Mike...

Jon A. Higbie, 89, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born in Fayette County, Indiana on July 31, 1934 to George M. and Jessie (Cole) Higbie. Jon grew up in Milton and was a 1954 graduate of Milton High School, where he played basketball as a member of the Sharpshooters team that won the 1954 Sectional Championship. In 1955, he graduated from the International Barber School in Indianapolis and worked as a barber most of...

James E. Grigsby was born into this world on May 13, 1925 to Mary (Caldwell) and Rolla Grigsby. He went to his heavenly home on August 19, 2023. Jim lived in Cambridge City, IN for most of his life. In 4th grade, he met JoAnne Hines – whom he later married. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943 as senior class president. He attended Purdue University a semester (during his high school senior year) before joining the Army Air Force and serving in World War II. After the war...

Robert Francis McKee, 75, of Richmond, on the mighty fine day of August 13, 2023 our beloved Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Adopted Father and Adopted Grandfather and friend to many, went beyond the “Veil” to be with his Heavenly Father, family and friends.   Robert was born on July 27, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana. He was raised on a farm near Cambridge City, on Goose Heaven Rd. by his parents Robert Walter and Helen Frances (Hutchins) McKee. Robert was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln...

David A. Lower, 83, of Richmond, died peacefully on August 8, 2023, at his home with his loving wife of 58 years by his side. He was born on June 10, 1940 in Cambridge City to Bernard and Ada (Ledford) Lower. David was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, received his Bachelors degree in 1962 from Earlham College and his Masters degree in 1968 from Ball State University. He began his teaching career at at Alquina High School and then taught for 37 years at Northeastern...