Obituaries

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Doris Marie Marcum (7/3/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Doris Marie Marcum, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 14, 1927, in Eaton, Ohio, to Jack and Martha Emerick Calloway, Doris lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1945 graduate of Eaton High School. Doris attended Hillcrest Baptist Church. Survivors […]

Kent Edward Marshall (7/3/2019) - Kent Edward Marshall, 57, of Pollocksville, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 around 2 pm in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Kent was a native of Straughn, IN and travelled across the United States with his family during his […]

Paul Maynard “Ratchet” Whittaker (7/2/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Paul Maynard “Ratchet” Whittaker, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born April 26, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Merritt Lee and Gertrude Margaret Blue Whittaker, Paul was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 1948 graduate of Centerville High School. Paul served […]

Melvin “Barney” Caplinger (7/2/2019) - Melvin “Barney” Caplinger, age 66, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on June 27, 2019. He was born August 31, 1952, to William and Leona Caplinger in Richmond, Indiana. Barney was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He loved to ride motorcycles. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends […]

Robert Dale “Honey Boy” Grace (7/2/2019) - Robert Dale “Honey Boy” Grace, age 91, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on June 30, 2019. He was born September 20, 1927, to Paul and Wahnita Grace, in Richmond, Indiana. Robert was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. After graduation, he was enlisted in the United States Army from 1946-1947. […]

Carl Douglas Schuler (7/2/2019) - Carl Douglas Schuler, 86, of Richmond died June 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1933, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to George and Mildred Hoover Schuler and moved to Richmond from Beloit, Wisconsin. He retired in 1996 as Regional Sales Manager for Gardner Machine Company. Carl was a 1951 graduate of […]

Judith Ann Toney (7/2/2019) - Judith Ann Toney, 74, of Brownsville, died June 29, 2019, at her home. She was born September 14, 1944, to Dwight R. and Evelyn L. Koch Weevie and lived in Union County since 1967. She formerly worked for Hillcrest Nursing Home in Liberty and was a homemaker. Survivors include Duane Toney, Mary L. Banning, David […]

James William Ringley (7/2/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – James William Ringley, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Rosebud Village. Born September 21, 1952, in Livingston, Tennessee, to Casper and Thelma Beaty Ringley, James was a graduate of York High School in Jamestown, Tennessee. He moved to Richmond 23 years ago from Brookville, Indiana. James was […]

Ronald “Ronnie” Moore (7/2/2019) - Ronald (Ronnie) Moore, 78, passed away July 1, 2019, due to complications from kidney cancer. Ronnie was born March 8, 1941, in Palmer, Kentucky, to Linville (Bluey) and Pinie Moore. While he lived here most of his life in Richmond, he was extremely proud of his Kentucky heritage and traditions. Ronnie worked at Metal Specialty […]

Ellen K. Moistner (6/30/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Ellen K. Moistner, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home. Born June 5, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Janet Slaven Masters, Ellen was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1987 graduate of Union High School. Ellen worked at RP&L for the […]

Kenneth Slinker (6/29/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Kenneth Slinker, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule. Born February 12, 1931, in Merry Oaks, Kentucky, to Harry and Hallie Lewis Slinker, Ken lived most of his life in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ken […]

Betty L. Cross (6/29/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty L. Cross, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born April 3, 1927, in Liberty, Indiana, to Ralph and Cynthia Edith Davis Muddell, Betty lived most of her life in Richmond. She retired from Belden after 43 years of service. Betty’s husband and […]

Rick W. May (6/29/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Rick W. May, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 22, 1958, in Connersville, Indiana, to Paul and Betty Davis May, Rick lived in this community all of his life. He worked at Interstate Batteries for over 30 years. Rick was hardworking and meticulous […]

Leamon “Lee” W. Covington (6/28/2019) - Leamon “Lee” W. Covington passed away on Thursday, June 27th, at his home after complications from his latest fall. He was born December 10, 1925, to Delbert and Mary (Parker) Covington in Laurel County, KY. He grew up in the Depression, helped build a bridge in the CCC, and then served in the Army in […]

Mona S. Moistner (6/28/2019) - Mona S. Moistner, 64, of Cambridge City, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1955, to Kenneth and Mary (Williams) Moistner in New Castle and lived her entire life in this area. Mona received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education […]

Gladys A. Day Damron (6/28/2019) - Gladys A. Day Damron, 70, of Hollansburg, Ohio, died June 26, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born March 21, 1949, in Richmond to John C. and Gertrude M. Jackson Day and lived in Hollansburg most of her life. She was a caregiver and homemaker. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She […]

Robert Allen Bertram (6/28/2019) - Hagerstown native Robert Allen Bertram, 70, of Richmond, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in New Castle on July 31, 1948 to George Oliver, Sr. and Ernestine Bernetha (Hoover) Bertram. He was a 1966 graduate of Hagerstown High School. In 1989 he retired from the US Army as […]

Brantlee Brock (6/28/2019) - Our little angel, Brantlee Brock, earned his heavenly wings on June 25, 2019. He was born August 19, 2015, to Shelton Brock and Jazmine Ward, in Springboro, Ohio. He was always happy, loving and smiling. He will be forever loved and missed. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother: Jazmine Ward (Pam Lake); father: Shelton […]

Cletis Eugene Kearney (6/28/2019) - Cletis Eugene Kearney, 76, of Hartford City, died Thursday, June 27, at Covenant Care in Marion. He was born in Hagerstown on January 2, 1943 to John Elim and Elizabeth Lee (Bowlin) Kerney. He lived most of his life in Muncie. Cletis was a 1962 graduate of Union High School. He served with the National […]

Dennis Allen Scott (6/27/2019) - GREENFIELD – Dennis Allen Scott, 79, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on June 20, 2019, in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born September 1, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Robert and Thelma (Foreman) Scott. He married Crystal Proper in 1959 and they had three children, Jeffrey, David, and Karen. He later married Linda Waskom of Cambridge […]

Sharon Louise Snodgrass (6/27/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Sharon Louise Snodgrass, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 14, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis Harold and Dorothy Marie Ince Snodgrass, Sharon was a lifelong resident of this community. She formerly worked at the Green Acres Workshop. Sharon enjoyed playing cards. Survivors […]

Garnell Horton (6/26/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Garnell Horton, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at her home. Born July 20, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ellis and Fern DeLay, Garnell was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1952 graduate of Richmond High School. Garnell retired from Richmond Community Schools in 1998, […]

William Vaughn Wicker Sr. (6/26/2019) - Winchester – William Vaughn Wicker Sr., 55, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond with loving family around him. A son of the late William and Evelyn (Haler) Wicker, he was born on July 26, 1963 in New Castle. He attended Union City High School where he played tennis and took […]

Eugene Hale (6/26/2019) - Eugene Hale, 90, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born on July 18, 1928, in Casey County Kentucky to Claude and Minnie Hale. He lived in this community most of his life. Eugene was retired from Whisenhunt Construction and was a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. […]

Nancy Serrani (6/26/2019) - Nancy Serrani, 92 of Huntley, Illinois, died peacefully, June 22, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born March 24, 1927 the daughter of Nicholas and Rose Cassetta. On June 25, 1950 she married Nicholas Serrani. Nancy was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She […]

Anthony Hockett (6/26/2019) - Anthony Hockett, 50, passed away at Golden Living Center-Oak Drive, on June 22, 2019. He was born May 8, 1969, to Deborah Hockett Westfall in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his mother. There will be no public services. Community Family Funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com

Carl Sorrell (6/26/2019) - Carl Sorrell, 71, of Richmond passed away June 26, 2019, at Heritage House after a long illness. He was born July 24, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, to Jasper R. and Evelyn Wolfe Sorrell; he was a longtime resident of Preble County before moving to Richmond 20 years ago. He was an Army veteran who served […]

Carol Ann (Sturwold) Fox (6/25/2019) - Carol Ann Fox, 75, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Family and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Community Bible Church, 4141 Nickel Plate Road, Milton, Indiana […]

Arlena Mae Morefield (6/25/2019) - Arlena Mae Morefield, 69, of Liberty, died Saturday morning, June 22, 2019, at her residence. Arlena was a native of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, born June 11, 1950, to Robert C. and Virginia Wells Begley. She attended school in Stanton, Kentucky. On July 16, 1966, she was married in Kentucky to Jerry G. Morefield and they […]

Beulah P. Holt (6/25/2019) - Former Connersville resident Beulah P. Holt, 87, of Richmond, died early Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Beulah was born in Connersville on January 31, 1932 to Dora and Midda Tanksley Halstead. After graduating from Orange High School in 1950, she married Bernard D. Holt on August 11, 1950 in Connersville. […]