All Obituaries

Jan Benjamin Horton, 85, of Milton, passed away on March 11, 2026 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville and is at home with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Radford, Virginia on November 17, 1940 to Lacy M. and Mae (Trent) Horton.  He was raised by his dad and step-mom, Gwen (Vest) Horton.  Jan graduated from Riner H.S. and then worked at Montgomery, Southern States and Christianburg furniture companies in Virginia.   On August 5, 1961 he married the love of his life, ...

Merle Arlene Cowin, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 9, 2026, while in Hospice Care. She was born on November 3, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana. Merle lived a life full of adventure and simplicity and joy. She loved camping, fishing, traveling and she embraced the outdoors with a spirit that inspired everyone around her. Her warmth, resilience and quiet strength were constant in the lives of those who knew her. She especially her time with her family, who brought her endless ...

Linda Kay Staley, affectionally known to her friends and family as “the Gardener” or Linda Lou, entered eternal life on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 68, at her home in Cambridge City, Indiana, with her daughters and husband by her side, after a courageous and dignified battle with lung cancer.   Born on November 15, 1957 to Douglas H. Staley and Viola K. ...

Jerry R. Oakley, 69, of Milton, passed at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born in Connersville on February 18, 1956 to Kenneth J. and Betty Jane (Scott) Oakley. Jerry grew up in Milton and was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School. He worked as an assembler at Wayne Works. When he was not at work, he enjoyed fishing, watching drag racing and taking pictures with his Nikon camera, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.   He is survived by his wife, Pam ...

Patricia (Pat Ballard) Waskom, daughter of Jack Edgar Ballard and Frances Marie (Johnson) Ballard and widow of Larry Lee Waskom, passed away on February 7, 2026. Patricia was born on November 25, 1946 in Fayette County, Bentonville, Indiana.   Patricia graduated form Lincoln High School with the Class of 1964. She retired from Verizon after over 20 years in 1997. Patricia enjoyed doing genealogy, baking and cooking, crossword puzzles and spending time with her beloved grandchildren ...

Mildred Lorene Ford, 91 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jan 28, 2026, at her home with her niece by her side.   She was born in McLean County, Ky to Ernest and Mary Ford on Mar 16,1934. Her family moved to Cambridge City when she was 7 years old. She worked at Miller Dairy before graduating from LHS, class of 1952. She landed a job at GTE. Her career began as a switchboard operator in the CC office and she retired from the Richmond office as a managerial secretary after 41 years ...

Billy Don Robinson, age 46, of Cambridge City, passed on January 24, 2026.  He was born on May 2, 1979 in Richmond, Indiana to William E. Robinson, Sr. and Sherry (Davis) Robinson.  Billy attended Lincoln High School and worked for many years doing all the different types of construction.  He was devoted to his family. Billy is survived by his siblings, William "Eddie" Robinson Jr. and his wife Miranda, Renee' Robinson and Randell Robinson; his stepchildren, Dakota ...

Jayden J. Robinson, 16, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away on January 24, 2026.  He was born on July 1, 2009 in Richmond, Indiana and lived his entire life in this area.  Jayden was a student at Lincoln High School.  He lost his life way to soon in a tragic house fire that also took the lives of his dad and stepmom, Billy and Shannon Robinson. Jayden is survived by his aunt, Renee' Robinson; uncles, William "Eddie" (Miranda) Robinson and Randal Robinson; step ...

Shannon Robinson, 48, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away on January 24, 2026. Born on November 9, 1977, in Richmond, IN. Shannon was the daughter of Janet Anderson (Meece) and Roger Hall. She lived her life with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love for those around her. Shannon found joy in the simple things such as warm summer days, being surrounded by nature, and the comfort of animals. Above all, she treasured her family. Some of her happiest moments were spent with her mother, ...

Steven Hugh Walker, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home outside Bentonville, IN, on January 22, 2026, following a fall. His wife, Sue Ann, was with him. Steve was born on September 13, 1950, in the Knightstown, IN, area to Hugh and Helen Bowman-Walker. He grew up on the family farm alongside his older brother, Phil, and was an active member of his high school band. After completing a technical degree in electronics at United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY, Steve began his ...