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Rob Orrill

Rob Orrill

Aug 19, 2024

 Rob Orrill, 58, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday evening, August 19.

 He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 11, 1965 to Terry L. & Linda S. Turner Orrill. Rob was a 1984 graduate of National Trail High School, where he was a pitcher on the baseball team.

 Rob worked as a foundry...

Ronda K. Comer

Ronda K. Comer

Aug 15, 2024

 Ronda K. Comer, 72, of Lynn, snuck away on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024, with her daughter and grandson, Zebulon, nearby her side.

 Born on November 4, 1951 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ronald and Hazel (Harris) Mills, both of whom preceded her in death.

 Ronda graduated from Randolph Southern High School. She was formerly employed at...

Michael Harshman

Michael Harshman

Aug 10, 2024

 Mr. Michael E. Harshman, 75, of Spartanburg, passed away at Reid Health on Saturday, August 10.

 Mike was born in Winchester, Indiana on May 28, 1949, to James Marion & Elizabeth Ann Ratlieff Harshman. He was a 1968 graduate of Randolph Southern High School and later served in the US Army. He spent many years on the road as a truck...

Barry Whalen

Barry Whalen

Aug 3, 2024

 Mr. Barry D. Whalen, 73, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3.

 Barry was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 7, 1950, to Rev. Robert Keith & Geneva D. McClurg Whalen Shiverdecker. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School.

 Barry enlisted in the US Navy and received his Honorable Discharge after four years of service. He...

Valeria LaFuze

Valeria LaFuze

Jul 27, 2024

 Valeria Ann LaFuze, 73, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 27.

 Born on September 7, 1950 in Union City, Indiana, she was the daughter of Rachel Harshman Austin and J. Max Austin.

 Valeria worked for Spartan Casket and Milso Casket Co. before her retirement. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Carolyn Sandlin

Carolyn Sandlin

Jul 6, 2024

 Carolyn (Wilson) Sandlin age 89, left her earthly home on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

 Carolyn was a loving, giving person and was ready to join her heavenly Father. “I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was blind, but now I see.”

 Carolyn was born in Rushville, Indiana on April 29, 1935 to Isaac & Mary Wilson. They moved to Laurel, Indiana,...

Zula Scott

Zula Scott

Jun 28, 2024

 Mrs. Zula Scott, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, June 28. 

 Zula was born on July 23, 1930, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, the daughter of Wilburn P. & Sarah Trifena Smalling Williams. She was united in marriage to Russell J. Scott (Scotty) on December 24, 1948. Their union of almost 60 years was blessed...

Marvin Fisher

Marvin Fisher

Jun 24, 2024

 Marvin Fisher, 79, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday morning, June 24.

 Marvin was born in Billings, Montana on March 2, 1945, to John Francis & Alice Iola Peterson Fisher. Marvin’s parents both died when he was very young and he was raised by his aunt, Pat Chaplin.

 Marvin was a 1964 graduate of Fountain City High School. He married the...

Nancy J. Moore

Nancy J. Moore

May 28, 2024

  Mrs. Nancy Jo Moore, 75, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, with her family at her side.

  Nancy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 24, 1948, the only child of James Gerald & Ruth Lois Ray Brown, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1966 graduate of New Palestine High School and...

Frank Tanner

Frank Tanner

Apr 19, 2024

   Franklin E. Tanner, 59, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away at 3:19 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Sellersburg Healthcare Center in Sellersburg. 

   Frank was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 27, 1964, to the late Franklin Tanner and Rosella Shearer Vanwinkle. He was of the Baptist faith, and a retired service manager for Kentucky Truck Sales. Frank enjoyed...

Kevin Earl Lewis

Kevin Earl Lewis

Apr 19, 2024

   Kevin Earl Lewis, 62, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday morning, April 19.

   Kevin was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 7, 1962. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1980. While at NHS, Kevin’s leadership traits shined in all directions. He served as Student Body President for 2 years and was instrumental in the...

Larry Parker

Larry Parker

Apr 8, 2024

   Larry Parker, 65, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, April 8, at Reid Health.

   He was born Lawrence E. Parker on November 20, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana to Billy Leroy Parker, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hays Parker. Larry was a graduate of Northeastern High School.

   From an early age, Larry worked at his parent’s restaurant, The Blue Roof, north...

Clyde E. Stewart III

Clyde E. Stewart III

Apr 7, 2024

   Clyde E. Stewart III, 57, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 7, at Rosebud Village.

   He was born on May 25, 1966, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Lynne Marcella Campbell Roark. Clyde was a 1985 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He served in the US Navy from 1985-90.

   Clyde worked in several manufacturing jobs over the years,...

Paul Willard Snarr

Paul Willard Snarr

Mar 31, 2024

   Paul Willard Snarr, 103, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, at Friends Fellowship Community, where he had resided for the past 14 years.

   Paul was born to Marvin Oscar and Daisy P. Voyles Snarr in Salem, Indiana on November 1, 1920. The family moved to the Fountain City area in the early 1920s. He graduated from Fountain City...

Richard J. "Dick" Merkamp

Richard J. "Dick" Merkamp

Mar 28, 2024

   Richard J. “Dick” Merkamp, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond.

   He was born in Abington Township in Wayne County on May 14, 1933, the youngest son of Robert W. & Eva M. Wissler Merkamp. He was a 1951 graduate of Centerville High School.

   Dick was a dairy farmer in the Economy area...

Karen Frances Hines

Karen Frances Hines

Mar 20, 2024

   Karen Frances Hines, 79, formerly of Delaware County, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 20, in Greens Fork.

   Karen was born on April 15, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Harry Francis and Leah Esther Kinney Casey.

   Karen was a stay-at-home Mom and also operated a daycare for 20 years. She was a faithful parishioner at St. Mary...

Mildred Graves

Mildred Graves

Mar 20, 2024

   Mildred Graves, 86, of Winchester, formerly of the Fountain City and Williamsburg area, passed away on Wednesday, March 20.

   Born on July 2, 1937, in Livingston, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ebb and Nella Mae Durham Mobley.

   Mrs. Graves worked as a waitress early in life and became a stay-at-home Mom while her children were growing up. Her...

Jerry L. Lane aka "Tool"

Jerry L. Lane aka "Tool"

Mar 1, 2024

   Jerry Lee Lane, aka “Tool”, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday evening, March 1, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

   Jerry was born in Winchester, Indiana on January 28, 1952 to Ralph Edwin & Martha Verda Williams Lane. Growing up, Jerry was active in 4-H. He was a 1971 graduate of Northeastern High School, where he was active...

COL (Ret.) Raymond W. Watters MD, MPH

COL (Ret.) Raymond W. Watters MD, MPH

Mar 1, 2024

   Raymond Wendell Watters, MD, MPH, Colonel, US Army Medical Corps (Ret.), 75, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 to begin a new chapter of his life in Christ.  

   Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14, 1948, Ray was the son of Lawrence W., Jr. & Leila W. O’Dell Watters. Ray attended Union College in Barbourville,...

Pastor Arden Brooks Martin

Pastor Arden Brooks Martin

Feb 27, 2024

   Pastor Arden Brooks Martin, 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, February 27. His wife and family were by his side when he went to be with his Lord.

   Brooks was born in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia on August 11, 1940, the son of Arden A. & Mamie Ann Woods Martin. Brooks...

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