All Obituaries

Joshua C. Wilson, 43, of Dublin, passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born on December 3, 1977 in Connersville, Indiana to John and Peggy Ann (Simpson) Wilson and lived his entire life in this area. Josh graduated from Lincoln High School in 1997. He worked for Deeds Equipment in Indianapolis for many years and most recently for Sugar Creek in Cambridge City.   Joshua is survived by his five children, Autumn, Gage, Kade, Jolie and Mason Wilson; his...

Mr. Allan Dale Farmer, 79, of Pershing, IN, passed away the morning of Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN surrounded by his family.   Allan was born on February, 21, 1942 in Beattyville in Lee County, KY to Willard and Martha Juanita Burke Farmer who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Beattyville High School. He was a dedicated member and former elder of the Cambridge City Church of Christ. He was formerly employed by Proko Industries of Cambridge City, IN...

Helen Virginia Black, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1933 in Lynn, Indiana to Jack and Francis Ballard. Helen lived most of her life in Cambridge City with her husband, Johnie Guy Black, where they raised their 8 children.   Helen graduated from Bentonville High School in 1952. She worked at South Side Grocery and Ford-Visteon where she retired after 23 years. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Boston,...

Kent David Bertsch, 52, of Muncie and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on October 4, 1968 in Richmond. He attended Lincoln High School and when he was younger enjoyed going Coon hunting.   Kent is survived by his father, David L. (Paula) Bertsch; his sister, Melanie Bertsch; a nephew Michael Barron. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alta Bertsch on March 12, 2002.   There will be...

Michael D. Hess, 76, of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday May 10, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on April 15, 1945 in Middletown, Ohio to Roland and Theresa (Hurr) Hess. He graduated from Lemon-Monroe H.S. in Monroe, Ohio in 1963 and lived most of his life in Ohio. Michael retired from the Dayton Ohio Fire Dept. were he was a master mechanic. After retiring he moved to Cambridge City, where he enjoyed working on the grounds of the Huddleston House and mowing for...

Justin Donald Judy aka Tutter gained his wings on May 2, 2021. Justin was born on January 6, 2000. Many know Justin and his story and know he had a tough life, but with everything he had gone through he always had a smile on his face and he made sure he put a smile on yours. There were many things in this life Justin loved. He loved Coke slushees, UNO games (which he always won), food, Ricky Bobby, drawing pictures, singing songs, teaching you his handshake, licorice, whoppers, being an...

Carmen Lena Sourbeer, 87, of Pershing passed away Friday, April 16th at her residence. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Malta to John and Antonia (nee Camilleri) Spiteri. Lena lived most of her life in Wayne County.   Lena was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and had worked at several restaurants for many years because she enjoyed people. She was an avid bowler and loved shopping,dancing, playing piano and spending time at her pool.   Survivors are her sons Jim...

Benson Reid Jones passed on Tuesday 4/13/21 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN of a short illness. He was a graduate of Purdue University in 1959. He was a former member of Kiwanis of Connersville, Rotary of Hagerstown and a current member of Lions Club of Richmond. He enjoyed being a banker for 55 years and serving the communities of Connersville and Hagerstown and surrounding areas helping people manage their finances, grow their wealth and realize their dreams. In his leisure time, he enjoyed...

Michael S. Eckart, 71, of Cambridge City, passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1949 to J.W. and Helen Eckart in Richmond and lived his entire live in the Cambridge City area.   He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and had worked for over 30 years at Dana Corporation. He was a member of Teamster Local #135. He was a member and Past Master of Cambridge Lodge #5 F&AM, member of fuel injectors car club .and enjoyed doing slot car...

James O. Webb, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence. He was 89 and lived a full life. He was born on Nov. 9, 1931 to Ora and Mary Webb. He married the love of his life, Ruby Caudle Webb in June of 1952. It has been his desire for almost 15 years to be with her again and he was reunited with her in Heaven on Monday.   James was a member of Locust Grove Church where he served as a deacon and served as secretary of Locust Grove Cemetery....