All Obituaries

Shane P. Hawkins, 54, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 5, 1969 in Richmond to Dave and Jackie (Ross) Hawkins.   Shane graduated from Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School in 1987. In 1996, he received his Auctioneer license and became a business partner with Andy Walther, together they started Walther and Hawkins Auctioneers. On April 5, 2010, he opened The Log House Antiques in Cambridge City. Shane was a...

Gary A. Raridan, age 69, of Cambridge City, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at The Springs of Richmond. He was born on May 2, 1953 in Connersville, Indiana to Jerry and Jewell (Clayton) Raridan. Gary grew up in Laurel, Indiana and attended Laurel High School. He enlisted in the United States Marines in 1970 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked at Roots Dresser for 23 years, then at Honda in Greensburg for over 10 years and finally his favorite job was at INDOT in Cambridge City....

James A. “Shorty” Harrison, 80, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Reid Hospital. He was born in London, KY on July 31, 1942 to James C. and Addie Harrison. Shorty moved to this area in 1960. He was the owner and operator of Harrison & Sons Construction for many years. Shorty married Loretta (Dickenson) on December 16, 1970. He enjoyed building furniture, gardening, 4-wheeling, and telling stories, but mostly spending time with his...

Betty J. Poe, 98, of Cambridge City and formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Shelbyville to Albert and Neva (Henry) Fehrman. Betty graduated in 1942 from Fairland High School. She married Floyd Poe on April 25, 1943. They were members of 1st Baptist Church of Shelbyville and then attended 1st Baptist of Cambridge City and Hillcrest Baptist of Richmond. Betty was employed for over 30...

Gerald (Jerry) Bishop Mattheis of Cambridge City, died of cancer January 15, 2023 at age 90. He was under the care of his family and hospice in Greenville, Ohio.   He was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 24, 1932, to John and Loucille (Bishop) Mattheis and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City in 1951. He served four years in the US Naval Air Force during the Korean War and spent 18 months as an Aviation Electrician Mate on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph. He...

Therese “TC” Dale Henderson, 57, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Elba R. and Mary A. (Partin) Cupp. Therese graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984.   After graduation she moved to Myrtle Beach to pursue her dreams, she became a flight attendant and traveled all over the world. She then moved to Nevada and after settling in was diagnosed with...

James “Randy” Buhl, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Reid Health in Connersville. He was born on October 9, 1965 in New Castle, to James D. and Diana (Gethers) Buhl and was a lifelong resident of this area. Randy married the love of his life, Julie Ann (Pflum) Buhl on April 20, 1991 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Connersville, from this union they had three children and together built a home full of love.   Randy was a 1984 graduate of Lincoln...

Robin V. Kinnaman, III, 76, of Cambridge City, passed away on December 19, 2022 at The Springs of Richmond. He was born on November 22, 1946 in New Castle, IN to Robin, Jr. and Mary Marjorie (Cox) Kinnaman and was a life long resident of this area. Robin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964, the first year that included students from Milton. He went to Vincennes University on a basketball scholarship. Robin worked for Golay & Co. and Manchester Tanks as a salesman of propane...

Karla Jo Schenkel Abercombie, 71, of Milton passed away at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1951 in New Castle, IN to Eugene & B. Beth (Jones) Schenkel.   Karla served as trustee of Posey Twp. for 19 years. She was member of the Posey Home-Ec Club. She retired from ITD Engineering as a office manager, doing all accounting & payroll. Karla also worked for Golay & Co., MEG, Spartech Plastics, Stonehenge Concrete & Gravel and Innovative Tool...

Patrick Edward Driskill, passed away at his home in Dunn, North Carolina on December 6, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1972, to Daniel and Sharon Driskill in Connersville, Indiana.   Patrick grew up in Milton, Indiana and was a 1991 graduate of Lincoln High School. He joined the US Army in 1992 and was veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, during which he served multiple tours and deployments. Patrick served with the 101st Airborne and retired from the Army in 2017 with the 82nd...