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Mike Fleming

Mike Fleming

Jan 12, 2025

 James Michael Fleming, 57, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday evening, January 12, at Reid Health.

 Mike was born on March 16, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana to James Lyndel & Norma Jean Wickett Fleming, both of whom preceded him in death. 

 Mike graduated from Northeastern High School with the Class of 1985, where he was a talented member of the tennis...

Bernice Laub

Bernice Laub

Dec 26, 2024

 Bernice Mae Laub (Bernie Moore), age 88, of Dayton & Eaton, OH and Fountain City & Richmond, IN, went home to be with her Lord on December 26, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus. 

 She graduated from Eaton High School in 1954. She worked and retired after 36 years of service from the government. Bernie was also a long-time member of...

Carol Varnau

Carol Varnau

Dec 24, 2024

   With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Ann (Lee) Varnau, age 85, on December 24, 2024. A spirited traveler, music lover, (cheating) card player, generous friend, loyal sister, and loving matriarch, she departed this world surrounded by the people who cherished her most. It was — perhaps —the first day of her adult life that she did...

Cheryl Weinstiger

Cheryl Weinstiger

Dec 15, 2024

 Cheryl Weinstiger, 65, of Winchester, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Sunday, December 15.

 Cheryl was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 30, 1958 to Wayne D. & Bessie M. Kerr McElroy. She formerly worked in accounting and bookkeeping for Fifth Third Bank, Expedex and the Internal Revenue Service. She loved the Lord and worshiped at Freedom Life Church...

Mike Williams

Mike Williams

Dec 12, 2024

 Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Williams, 67, of Richmond, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 12, at Reid Health.

Mike was born on December 17, 1956 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Junior & Kathryn Johnson Williams. He was a 1976 graduate of Northeastern High School. Mike enlisted in the US Army in 1977 and served his country for 16 years in...

Sam Benge

Sam Benge

Dec 9, 2024

 Mr. Samuel Michael Benge, 81, Richmond, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.

 Sam was born in Brookville, Indiana on February 2, 1943, to Buford F. & Alice W. Renyer Benge. He was a young Airman when he met the former Mary E. Fleming at the Peppermint Lounge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. They were married on April 27, 1963, and...

Jeremy Fields

Jeremy Fields

Dec 6, 2024

 Jeremy S. Fields, 42, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, December 6, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield.

 He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 17, 1982 to James R. “Jimmy” Fields and Ann Lawson Palmer. He was a lifelong Williamsburg resident and attended Northeastern Schools.

 Jeremy worked many years at Milso Casket, where he was a welder. He later worked...

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Johnson

Dec 4, 2024

 Elizabeth M. “Liz” Johnson, 91, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, at Summers Pointe in Winchester.

 She was born on May 18, 1933, in Randolph County, Indiana to John Henry & Mamie Lora Hauser Green.

 Elizabeth was a faithful member of the Mississinewa Christian Church north of Farmland. She loved to read, solve puzzles and work in her garden.

 Elizabeth...

John Conway

John Conway

Dec 3, 2024

 John E. Conway, 85, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 3, in the warmth and comfort of his own home.

 John was born on November 16, 1939, near Fountain City, Indiana to Frederick M. & Thelma Ada (Jackson) Conway. He was a 1958 graduate of Fountain City High School. John married the former Joyce Nicholson on April...

Edna Medaris

Edna Medaris

Nov 27, 2024

 Edna Faye Medaris, 87, of Whitewater, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Reid Health

 Edna was born on May 17, 1937, in Garrard County, Kentucky to Wilbert & Mary Osborne Newby. She married Charles Medaris on December 8, 1956.

 Edna was a faithful member of the Whitewater Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking for hundreds...

Betsy Lakes

Betsy Lakes

Nov 24, 2024

 Elizabeth H. “Betsy” Lakes, 84, of Greens Fork, passed away at Reid Health on Sunday, November 24.

 Betsy was born in Denver, Colorado on March 30, 1940, to Robert D. & Felicitas Diamant Budd, both of whom preceded her in death. Betsy later moved to New York, where she graduated with the Class of 1958 from Irvington High School in Irvington....

Bob Dillman

Bob Dillman

Oct 24, 2024

   Robert R. "Bob" Dillman, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday morning, October 24, while surrounded by his loving family.

   Bob was born to George Alexander, Jr. & Pearl May Wolfenbarger Dillman in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1934. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. During his service as an...

Rochella Newland

Rochella Newland

Oct 21, 2024

 Rochella Newland, 71, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, October 21 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville.

 Born on June 16, 1953 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph M., Newland, Jr. & Eula Holbrook Newland.

 Rochella was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. She was a participant in Special Olympics and when her health permitted,...

Jan Vogelsong, Sr.

Jan Vogelsong, Sr.

Oct 14, 2024

 Mr. Jan A. Vogelsong, Sr., 90, of Richmond, passed away in Largo, Florida on October 14, 2024.

 Jan was born on September 19, 1934 in Richmond to Wilbur Ogborn & Iris Igelman Vogelsong. He was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High School and was a US Army veteran. Jan married the former Sue Newman on August 19, 1956. They were blessed with...

Tod Roberts

Tod Roberts

Oct 12, 2024

 Tod R. Roberts, 54, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Saturday morning, October 12.

 Tod was born on November 10, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1988 graduate of Northeastern High School. He was self-employed as a carpet & flooring installer. He used to race a dirt track car and currently was working to bring his 1969 Camaro back...

June Brookshear

June Brookshear

Sep 22, 2024

 Mrs. A. June Brookshear, 93, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22.

 June was born in Lenoir City, Tennessee on May 20, 1931 to William Henry & Grace Lois Williams Garrett. She married Allen E. Brookshear on July 25, 1950. They were blessed with two sons and 68 years of marriage before his death...

Bev Moreland

Bev Moreland

Sep 16, 2024

 Beverly Sue Moreland, 75, of Modoc, passed away on Monday, September 16 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie.

 Bev was born on December 3, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to William T. & Pauline Peters Cole.

 Bev enjoyed a long career working in physical therapy, retiring in 2004. Following retirement, she served as a volunteer at Reid Health. She loved her family...

Joan Seider

Joan Seider

Sep 15, 2024

 Joan Elaine Seider, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. 

 Joan was born on April 13, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Boyd Webb and Velma (Cox) Webb. She married Robert L. Seider on June 2, 1973, in Richmond.

Joan graduated from Northeastern High School in Fountain City, Indiana and...

Shirley Hall Lindsey

Shirley Hall Lindsey

Sep 15, 2024

 

 Shirley Jean Lindsey, 70, of Richmond, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare Richmond on Sunday, September 15.

She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on March 31, 1954,to Dewain G. “Bud” & Barbara J. Hayhurst Hall, both of whom preceded her in death. 

 Shirley was a graduate of National Trail High School. She worked as a waitress for several years before moving into...

Amy Jo Laswell

Amy Jo Laswell

Sep 4, 2024

 Amy Jo Laswell, 55, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Wednesday, September 4.

 Amy was born on November 28, 1968, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth D. “Ken” & Janet S. Gwin Laswell.

 Amy loved the gift of life and grasped at every opportunity to gain strength and grow. She attended Camp Isanogel for 12 years and as a young...

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