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Kennard Friends Church
101 N Vine St, Kennard, IN 47351
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18
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Kennard Friends Church
101 N Vine St, Kennard, IN 47351
Aug
18
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2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
South Mound Cemetery
505 Bundy Ave, New Castle, IN 47362
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Indiana Funeral Care - IndianapolisJosephine Richey Obituary
Josie Richey, 85, passed on 9 August 2025, at the Water's in New Castle.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Stearns. She graduated from New Castle High School and went on to marry her late husband Lynn Richey.
She enjoyed helping others, including: assisting the Christian Love Center, teaching vacation bible school, and driving the van for her church.
She will be missed by those who dearly loved her.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
18
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kennard Friends Church
101 N Vine St, Kennard, IN 47351
Aug
18
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kennard Friends Church
101 N Vine St, Kennard, IN 47351
Aug
18
Graveside service
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
South Mound Cemetery
505 Bundy Ave, New Castle, IN 47362
Services provided by
Indiana Funeral Care - Indianapolis