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Helen (Steele) Clark (5/13/2019) - Helen (Steele) Clark, age 93, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, following an extended illness. Helen was born March 7, 1926 to Roy and Isa Steele. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Kress, and brothers, Robert, Ralph, Earl, Carl, and Howard. She is survived by her nieces and […]
Charles Edward Conley (5/12/2019) - Charles Edward Conley, 80, of Richmond died at his home in the comfort of his family. He was born November 21, 1938, in Carlisle, Kentucky to Walter and Wanda Barker Conley, raised in Arba he lived in Richmond most of his life. He retired from Johns-Manville Corporation as head of the Maintenance Department. He was […]
George Allen Smith (5/12/2019) - George Allen Smith, age 72, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday (May 8, 2019) at Reid Hospital. George was born on August 28, 1946, to John and Frances Jett Smith in Muncie, Indiana. On May 9, 1970, George married the love of his life, Linda Stolle, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. George was a veteran […]
Edith Pearl Greene Miller (5/12/2019) - Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-great grandmother Edith Pearl Greene Miller, age 89 of Fountain City, Indiana, passed away at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana, on May 9, 2019. Edith suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last few years and passed from complications. She was born July 1, 1929 in Friendsville, Tennessee. Edith worked at […]Donald J. “Jerry” Fisher (5/12/2019) - Donald J. “Jerry” Fisher, 84, a lifelong Losantville resident, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at The Waters of New Castle. In accordance with Jerry’s wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements were announced by Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown.
Richard Sharpe “Dick” Ryder (5/12/2019) - LINCOLN, Neb. – Richard Sharpe “Dick” Ryder, age 95, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Clark Jeary Assisted Living in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dick was born on December 24, 1923, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Rex Joseph and Katherine Sharpe Ryder. He was a 1942 graduate of Parkersburg High School in West Virginia […]Condy R. L. Crabtree (5/8/2019) - Condy R. L. Crabtree, 56, of Richmond passed away early Monday morning, May 6, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus, Richmond. One of five children of Condy R.L., Sr. and Ventrice Harrison Crabtree, Condy was born on July 17, 1962. A graduate of Connersville High School, Condy was employed at Custom Extrusion for twelve years. […]
Herman Charles Bennett (5/8/2019) - God has written an exquisite story for his servant Herman Charles Bennett. He was born to the late Joseph and Hellene Bennett in Richmond, Indiana on September 24, 1957. He departed from his earthly journey on April 30, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He led a strong and independent life despite his blindness. Herman preferred to […]
Joe Keith (5/8/2019) - Joe Keith, 60, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born February 3, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland, to the late Jim and Jane (Hance) Keith. He grew up in Millville, IN and was a 1977 graduate of Hagerstown High School, where he played basketball. Joe shared his love of horses with […]
Ernest Donald “Ernie” Cooper (5/8/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Ernest Donald “Ernie” Cooper, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home. Born January 28, 1934, in Rushville, Indiana, to Albert and Laura Richey Cooper, Ernie lived in Wayne County most of his life. He served in the United States Marine Corps. […]
Rosella Van Winkle (5/7/2019) - Rosella Van Winkle, 73, of Richmond, passed away Monday, May 6 at Reid Health. Rosella was born on September 9, 1945 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky to Benny and Dorothy McCracken Rowland. She married Arnold Van Winkle 53 years ago on March 15, 1966. Rosella was a beautician and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking for her family […]
Jack Lee Lasley (5/7/2019) - Jack Lee Lasley, 78, of Richmond died in his home May 5, 2019, after a long illness. He was born December 24, 1940, in Winchester to Glen David and Mary Esther Davis Lasley and lived here most of his life. He was a welder at York Casket. He was a member of the National Rifle […]
Catherine N. Webb (5/7/2019) - Catherine N. Webb, 95, of Cambridge City, passed away Monday May 6, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born on July 1, 1923, in Hamilton, Ohio to Adolph and Catherine (Jerdon) Reiff. In 1959, the Webb family moved to Cambridge City and she lived the rest of her life in this area. Catherine […]
Paul Edward Harvey (5/7/2019) - Paul Edward Harvey, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2019, at his home in Canton, Georgia. Paul was born on February 20, 1969, in New Castle, Indiana, to Ron Harvey and Mary Hamm Conley. In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by his dearly beloved Kimberly Hardage of Canton, GA; sisters Sherry […]
Nancy E. Roddy (5/6/2019) - Nancy E. Roddy, 95, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born August 20, 1923, in Rock Castle County, Kentucky, to Melvin L. and Rachel Creech Jennings and lived here most of her life. Nancy retired from Cox’s markets after working 18 years […]
Wendy Joelle (Poynter) Brod (5/6/2019) - Wendy Joelle (Poynter) Brod, age 45, passed away on April 1, 2019, while surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on January 12, 1974, to Michael Poynter and Sherry (Rengers) Poynter. Wendy fought a good fight and every time something came up, she would always smile, not be angry, and continue to […]
Shirley Ann Pipenger (5/6/2019) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Shirley Ann Pipenger, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Shirley was born on December 17, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she was the daughter of James D. and Eulalah Scott Nelson. Shirley was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She attended Williamsburg […]B.W. “Mac” McGunegill (5/4/2019) - B.W. “Mac” McGunegill, 85, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, May 4. He was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 20, 1933, to William Reuben & Fern Rose McGunegill, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Lynn High School, receiving the Lynn Lions Club Sportsmanship Award that year, and […]
James Matthew Green (5/4/2019) - GREENS FORK, Ind. – James Matthew Green, age 56, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, due to complications from cancer. James was born in Harris County, Texas, on March 22, 1963, to Robert Paul and Alice Marie Ramsey Green. He was employed by East Central Electric in Marion, Indiana, where he […]
James W. “Jim” Fahlsing (5/4/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – James W. “Jim” Fahlsing, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at Reid Health. Born May 29, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to William August and Mildred Anne Wettig Fahlsing, Jim was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1956. Jim served in the United […]
Wanda Hawkins (5/3/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Wanda Hawkins, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 18, 1930, in Campbellsburg, Indiana, to Lee Vance and Ruby Gladys Rosenbaum Batt, Wanda lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. Wanda worked with her husband, […]
Lowell Eugene Fisher Jr. (5/2/2019) - Lowell Eugene Fisher Jr., age 73, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday (May 1, 2019) after a long illness surrounded by his family. Lowell was born on September 6, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lowell Eugene Sr. and Lyda Elizabeth Fisher. He was a 1963 graduate of Richmond High School. He did his undergraduate work at […]
Johnnie Mae Hunter (5/2/2019) - Johnnie Mae Hunter was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother, and faithful church member throughout her life. Johnnie was born January 13, 1943 in Goodwater, Alabama, to John and Elizabeth Leverette. Johnnie met her Husband Charles (Bobby) Hunter in Birmingham, AL and […]
James E. Sudhoff (5/2/2019) - James E. Sudhoff, 93, of Connersville, died Monday evening, April 29, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A Richmond native, James was born October 29, 1925, to Edmund A. and Martha J. Jones Sudhoff. Following graduation from Boston High School in Wayne County, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. James attained the rank […]
Keith E. Pickering (5/2/2019) - Keith Edward Pickering, 52, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 28, 2019. He was born June 11, 1966, in Richmond, to Joseph and Doris Gard Pickering. Keith had a love for his family and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his spouse of 26 years Kimberly Pickering; his children Joseph […]
Michael Phenis (5/2/2019) - Michael Phenis passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Friday, April 26, 2019, after a short illness. He was the son of Herman Phenis and Shirley Knox. He leaves behind his sisters: Janet Johnson and Teresa (Marty) Coyle, both of Richmond; nieces: Nichole (Chad) Mann and Barbara (Matt) Sullivan; nephews: Dale Croley and Collin Johnson; great […]
Richard L. Johnson (5/2/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard L. Johnson, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born March 3, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Jesse and Hazel Frank Johnson, Richard was a life-long resident of this community. He retired from Haisley’s Moving Company after 40 years of service. Richard […]
Shirley M. Wright (5/2/2019) - RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley M. Wright, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home. Born July 21, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Nora Hickman Wright, Shirley was a life-long resident of this community. She retired from Ernst Concrete after serving as an accountant for 20 years and had […]
Dolores Ruth Elstro (5/2/2019) - CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Dolores Ruth Elstro, age 103, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born February 9, 1916, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Robert and Pearl Strebe Ince, Dolores lived in Wayne County most of her life. She graduated from Morton High School. Dolores retired from Elstro Oil Product, […]
Beulah M. Rosier (5/2/2019) - Beulah M. Rosier, age 85 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Monday (April 29, 2019) at Golden Rule. She was born on May 16, 1933, in Lexington, Kentucky to Thomas and Rosie McDaniel Moore. Beulah enjoyed life to the fullest and was a great mother. She loved to crochet, grow vegetable gardens and was an […]