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Joe Smith

Joe Smith

Jan 31, 2022

   Joseph Michael “Joe” Smith, 47, joined the ranks of Heavenly Angels on Monday, January 31. 

   Joe was born on June 6, 1974, the oldest son of Louis K. & Susanne Thomas Smith. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1993. He began working for Farm Bureau CO-OP and later worked for JD Radford. He worked 15 years...

James Lyndel Fleming

James Lyndel Fleming

Jan 17, 2022

James Lyndel Fleming, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, January 17, at Reid Health.He was born on July 9, 1936 in Gage, Kentucky to Harl & Maudie Mae Franklin Fleming. He married the former Norma J. Wickett on March 11, 1960. They were blessed with three children and 54 years of marriage before Norma’s death on July 25, 2014.Lyndel...

John  E. Bockhofer

John E. Bockhofer

Jan 8, 2022

John E. Bockhofer, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 8 at Reid Health.

He was born November 12, 1937 in Wayne County to Howard & Grace Schroeder Bockhofer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former C. Sue Brown on September 7, 1958. They were blessed with 5 children and 50 years of marriage before...

Betty Beard

Betty Beard

Jan 4, 2022

Betty Irene Beard, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Reid Health.

She was born February 7, 1928 in Okeana, Ohio to Perry Wilbur and Margaret Louise Morrison Mosier. She was a graduate of Economy High School. She married James Howard Beard in September 1947 to begin a union that was blessed with a son. They...

Donald "Don" Langley

Donald "Don" Langley

Jan 2, 2022

Donald “Don” Langley, 91, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, January 2.

He was born Charles Donald Langley on October 5, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Charles Francis & Nancy Emmaline Conder Langley, both of whom preceded him in death. Don was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean...

David R. Thomas

David R. Thomas

Dec 29, 2021

Fountain City native, David R. Thomas, passed away on December 29 at Reid Hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office after serving 37 years as a rural mail carrier. Born in 1928 to Robert J. and Faye Ann (Kem) Thomas, David graduated from Fountain City High School in 1946. He received an appointment to the United States Merchant...

Dorothy Branum

Dorothy Branum

Dec 25, 2021

Dorothy Olive Branum, 96, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Christmas Evening.

She was born July 2, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio to Joseph Henry and Marietta Johnston Anthony. In 1942, she married Chester Leroy Oler. Their union of 10 years was blessed with the birth of two daughters, Marcia and Brenda. In...

Linda Shepherd

Linda Shepherd

Dec 25, 2021

Linda L. Shepherd, age 74, passed away on Christmas evening, in the loving presence of her family in the comfort of her home. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on July 3, 1947, the daughter of Robert & Dovie Sandlin Hensley, both of whom preceded her in death. Linda graduated from Richmond High School, Class of 1965. She married...

Donna Hersey

Donna Hersey

Dec 20, 2021

   Donna Lee Hersey, 85, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, December 20.

   She was born in Ripley County, Indiana on January 18, 1936 to J. Willard and Ruby Fay Parker Robinson. She married Walter B. Hersey on June 5, 1954. They were blessed with four children and 64 years of marriage before his death on February 1,...

Donna Hersey

Donna Hersey

Dec 20, 2021

Donna Lee Hersey, 85, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, December 20.

She was born in Ripley County, Indiana on January 18, 1936 to J. Willard and Ruby Fay Parker Robinson. She married Walter B. Hersey on June 5, 1954. They were blessed with four children and 64 years of marriage before his death on February 1, 2019.

Donna...

Neil Roark, Sr.

Neil Roark, Sr.

Dec 16, 2021

Neil Roark, Sr., 85, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, December 16.

He was born on May 21, 1936 in Wayne County, Indiana to Joseph Barton “JB” and Opha May Mullens Roark. He was a graduate of Lynn High School. Neil retired from Dana Corporation after 38 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, woodworking and...

Chester Lewis

Chester Lewis

Dec 5, 2021

Chester (Chet) Lewis, 77 years old, of Greens Fork, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 05, 2021 of complications from Covid-19.

Chet grew up in Connersville, IN and graduated from Connersville High School in 1963, where he played Varsity Football. He went to Ball State where he played football as a "walk-on”. Chet was drafted in 1965, joining the...

Mike Martin

Mike Martin

Nov 30, 2021

Mike Martin, 68, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 30.

Mike was born on November 19, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana to Albert “Dick” Jr. and Paralee Fox Martin. He grew up in the Williamsburg area and was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School. Mike formerly worked at Atlas Plastics....

Tom Fullerton

Tom Fullerton

Nov 29, 2021

Thomas B. “Pops” Fullerton, 56, passed away on Monday morning, November 29.

"Tom was born in Richmond, Indiana, on July 9, 1965, the son of Albert E., Sr. & Freda J. Defibaugh Fullerton, both of whom preceded him in death. Tom was a free spirit, full of wisdom and knowledge about what life was in a nutshell. He loved listening to...

Howard Crist

Howard Crist

Nov 24, 2021

Howard B. Crist, 87, went to his Heavenly home in time for Thanksgiving with his beloved wife, Pat, on Wednesday, November 24.

Born on January 18, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence F. & Hazel Miller Crist, both of whom preceded him in death. Howard was a 1952 graduate of Brownsville High School. He was...

Martha Snapp

Martha Snapp

Nov 24, 2021

Martha J. Snapp, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 24, at Reid Health. Martha was born on April 27, 1927 in Wayne County, Indiana to Robert & Emily Jane Johnson Duke. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. Martha worked at the former Montgomery Ward in downtown Richmond. She later went to work at Belden, from where she...

Olen Lynch

Olen Lynch

Nov 20, 2021

Olen D. Lynch, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 20 surrounded by family at Reid Health.

He was born on January 8, 1926 in Laurel County, Kentucky to Charles & Ollie Harris Lynch. Olen was a US Navy veteran of World War Two. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later for Conrail, retiring after 37 years of service. Olen...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Nov 10, 2021

Richard A. Johnson, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, at Reid Health.

He was born November 19, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Lester James & Blanche Alice Bradshaw Johnson. Richard was formerly employed with Richmond Community Schools and retired from Reid Health after 20 years of service. Richard is survived by his good friend and caregiver, Terry...

Marion Watt

Marion Watt

Nov 10, 2021

Marion C. Watt, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 10 at Reid Health.

He was born on April 10, 1928 in Dublin, Indiana to Peter Clyde & Viola May Stewart Watt. He was a 1947 graduate of Greens Fork High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 61st Field Artillery Battalion. His unit...

Barbara Showalter

Barbara Showalter

Nov 8, 2021

Barbara Ann Brown Showalter age 66 was called home to be with Jesus on Nov. 8, 2021. She was born July 2, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Keith C. and Phyllis (Pohlar) Brown. She lived in Indiana, Illinois, and Florida. She bravely fought cancer for 14 years.

Barb was the mother of Kristy (Jerry) Woodall and Eric...

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