Obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

   Donna Perry, 72, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, resting comfortably in her bed in the presence of her family.

   Donna was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 29, 1946, the daughter of Clifford and Margie Vivian Smith Roberts. Donna attended Fountain City High School, where she was a cheerleader. She married Tom Perry,...

Jul 7, 2019

   Dr. John M. Voges, DDS, 81, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, July 7.

   He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 18, 1937, to Adolph and Lenore Schultz Voges, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1955 graduate of Wiley High School in Terre Haute. He served in the US Air Force...

Jul 7, 2019

Jun 14, 2019

   Nancy Ann Oler Fackson, 88, of Richmond, went home peacefully on Friday, June 14, resting comfortably in her bed in the presence of her family.

   Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 25, 1931. She married William LeeRoy Oler on July 24, 1948. They shared 50 years together before his death on February 27, 1999. She later...

Jun 10, 2019

Jun 8, 2019

    Elinor Jean Pearson, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, June 8, in the comfort of her home with much of her family at her side.

    She was born on October 31, 1932 in Lynn, Indiana to Walter and Edith Hofheinz Erk. She was a 1950 graduate of Whitewater High School. She married John Pearson on May 23,...

May 30, 2019

   John Ward Keller, 88, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Born in Richmond on August 16, 1930, John moved to Hollansburg as a teenager and graduated from Hollansburg High School. While there, he met his future wife and the love of his life, Glenda.  During high school John was a 4-year letterman and member...

May 28, 2019

Anthony B. Terhaar (Tony), 81, of Williamsburg, passed away May 28, 2019, at Reid Health after a brief illness. He was born into an already large family of 13 brothers and 3 sisters, on March 10, 1938, to Joseph and Ruby Terhaar of Harrisburg, IN, in Fayette County. Tony graduated from Williamsburg High School, Class of 1956 as well as...

May 26, 2019

   Nils D. Miller, 84, of Modoc, passed away on Sunday, May 26.

   He was born in Bethel, Indiana on August 12, 1934, to Robert F. and Josephine C. Burke Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Whitewater High School. He entered the US Marine Corps in 1951. He married the former...

May 15, 2019

   Marcia E. Showalter Gibbs, 60, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, May 15 at home.

   Marcia was born on March 5, 1959 in East Chicago, Indiana. Marcia was a 1977 graduate of Connersville High School and carried fond memories of her dancing and singing during her school years. She married Robert D. Gibbs on June 18, 1977. They were...

May 12, 2019

   Norma L. Hardwick Wright, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, May 12 at Reid Health.

   Norma was born on December 6, 1936 in Modoc, Indiana to Harry and Emma E. Barnes Hardwick. She was a graduate of Fountain City High School and attended IU East.

   Norma was a secretary most of her working life. She began her...

May 6, 2019

   Rosella Van Winkle, 73, of Richmond, passed away Monday, May 6 at Reid Health.

   Rosella was born on October 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 and sewing, making...

May 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 attended Franklin College....

Apr 25, 2019

   Ruth A. Wills, age 88, died April 25, 2019 peacefully at home, surrounded by her three daughters.

   Ruth was born September 26, 1930 to O.W. and Leatha (Cole) Lawrence and lived in the Webster Community most of her life.

   Ruth graduated from Richmond High School in 1948.  Ruth worked as the Secretary for Whitewater Elementary School before...

Apr 23, 2019

   Howard O’Neal Sherrow, 100, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23.

   He was born in in Stamping Ground, Kentucky on June 10, 1918 to Ira Norman and Stella Anna Dotson Sherrow. He was united in marriage to the former Grace Virginia Yeatts on May 27, 1939. They were blessed with four children and 65 years together...

Apr 22, 2019

Apr 6, 2019

   Lawrence “Larry” Lee Williams, 83, left for heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

   Born September 26, 1935, to Harry and Edna Waddell Williams, Larry was a good-hearted man who liked to help people – quietly and graciously, with no strings attached. He was a rare gem who knew how to live an uncomplicated but completely fulfilling life, filled with...

Mar 26, 2019

   Joan Esarey, 84, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26.

   She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1934 to Howard Orah and Lucille Hoyer Brady, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1952 graduate of McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science...

Mar 16, 2019

   Marvin Wayne Rhoads departed this life on March 16, 2019, at the age of 73.

   Marvin was born April 15, 1945 at St. Edwards Hospital, New Albany, IN to Melvin Russell Rhoads and Victoria Eunice Rainbolt Rhoads Kendall.  Marvin and his family lived in Corydon, IN until December 1957 at which time they moved to Williamsburg, IN.

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Mar 7, 2019

   Phyllis J. Suthard, 79, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, March 7, at Reid Health.

   She was born on April 7, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to John H. and Mary Frances Delucio Kohr Shaffer.

   Phyllis was a 1957 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked in manufacturing in Richmond. She enjoyed the company of many special friends...