Obituaries

Jerry Ketron

Feb 27, 2019

 

   Jerry F. Ketron aged 65, left the earth too soon on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

   He was born on December 11, 1953 in Richmond to Frank and Frances (Masters) Ketron. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and Purdue University.

   Jerry loved aviation and was proud of his father's Air Force career and service....

Jeanie Stamper

Feb 4, 2019

   Mrs. Valerie Jean “Jeanie” McMullen Stamper, 84, of Greens Fork, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2019. She passed away at home surrounded by family.

   She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on July 25, 1934 to Clyde and Bertha Long McMullen. She was one of ten kids. She married Herbert Stamper and...

Donald DeLong, Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

   Donald Eugene Delong, Sr., 79, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, February 1, at Reid Health.

   He was born on May 2, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to James and Florence Stanton DeLong. He had worked as a roustabout for many years for Poor Jack’s Amusements before retirement.

   Don will be missed by his children, Donald DeLong, Jr.,...

Walter Hersey

Feb 1, 2019

   Walter B. Hersey, Jr., 83, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away in his home on Friday, February 1.

   He was born in in Richmond, Indiana on September 21, 1935 to Walter B., Sr. and Mary Goodlin Hersey. Walt enlisted in the US Army on July 1, 1953, serving as a Combat Engineer until his honorable discharge on June 21,...

Michael Armstrong

Jan 27, 2019

   Michael Allen Armstrong, who had traveled around the world four times and to 59 different countries, made his final journey on January 27, 2019 to the home of his Heavenly Father.

   He was born on May 1, 1948, to Patricia Norris Armstrong Dale and Paul E. Armstrong.

   Mike retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees after serving 22½...

Jack O'Neil Anderson, Sr.

Jan 14, 2019

   Mr. Jack O’Neil Anderson, Sr., 83, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 14.

   Jack was born in Wayne County, Indiana on April 14, 1935 to Fred A. Sr. and Aletha Ruth Bryan Anderson. He was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School and married the former Aleatta Abraham on...

Helen Bullock

Jan 9, 2019

   Helen Bullock, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 9, following a long illness.

   Helen was born on October 26, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana to Morris & Hollie Sizemore Smith. She attended Northeastern High School and worked as a secretary and homemaker.

   Helen will be missed by her husband of 36 years, Robert L....

Janet Harris

Jan 4, 2019

   Janet Rose Harris, 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, January 4, at Reid Health.

   She was born on April 10, 1933 in Boston, Indiana to Lawrence B. and Blanche Miller Austerman. She graduated from Richmond High School. She married Warren Keith Harris on June 28, 1952. They were blessed with nearly 61 years of marriage and...

J. Robert "Bob" Plankenhorn

Jan 1, 2019

   James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn passed away peacefully in his home early January 1, 2019.  Born June 28, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Erma (Newman) Plankenhorn, he was 91 years old.   Survivors include: Mary, his loving wife of 68 years; son, Rob and his wife Connie of Indianapolis; son, Dan of Palo Alto; 3 grandchildren, Robbie, David and...

Edith Nichols

Dec 24, 2018

   Edith J. Nichols, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24.

   She was born on July 13, 1939. She married Douglas A. Nichols on September 5, 1959. They were blessed with seven children and almost 32 years of marriage before his death on August 5, 1991.

   Edith will be missed by her...

Billy Townsend

Dec 21, 2018

   Mr. Billy E. Townsend, 89, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, December 21 at Arbor Trace.

   He was born on May 21, 1929 in Randolph County, Indiana to Harold and Marguerite Lammott Townsend. He was a 1947 graduate of Lynn High School. He earned his BS in Education from Purdue University in 1951 and his MS in Education from...

Kay Olivia Lewis

Dec 19, 2018

JoAnn Chenoweth

Dec 15, 2018

   JoAnn May Chenoweth, 88, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

   She was born JoAnn May Ihlstrom on April 2, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Erik E. and May Katherine Parent Ihlstrom. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1948, during which time she was a member of Jack Kurkowski’s Xylophone Band. She attended...

Jon Hitch

Dec 3, 2018

 

   Jon Hitch, 76, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, in the comfort of his home.

   He was born in in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 24, 1942 to Herbert and Virginia Armstrong Hitch, both of whom preceded him in death. Jon was raised in the area of Bainbridge, Indiana and attended Butler University and...

John Benner

Nov 24, 2018

   Mr. John William Benner, 98, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 24.

   He was born on November 6, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Mabel Alexander Benner. He attended Richmond High School.

   Mr. Benner served in the US Navy Seabees from June 23, 1943 to November 12, 1945. He was stationed on the...

Hannah R. Glick

Nov 23, 2018

   Hannah R. Glick, 49, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, November 23, at her home.

   She was born on September 27, 1969 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Jonas, Sr. and Fannie Zook Esh.

   She is survived by her husband, David I. Glick; parents; daughters, Emma Glick, Elizabeth Glick Lapp (Eli), Martha Glick and Fannie Ruth Glick; sons, Elam...

Daniel "Shorty" Skinner, Jr.

Nov 17, 2018

   Daniel L. “Shorty” Skinner, Jr., 63, of Arba, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17.

   He was born in Greenville, Ohio on December 31, 1954, to Daniel L. Sr. and Ruth M. Yohey Skinner. He formerly worked with the Indiana State Highway Department Unit One. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also...

Ruth Bufford

Nov 7, 2018

   Ruth Ilene Bufford, 81, of Fountain City, went home to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, November 7.

   Ruth was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on November 5, 1937, to Herman and Letha Allen Abney. She married Ernest Bufford on September 25, 1953. They were blessed with four children and 58 years of marriage before his death...

Eula Newland

Nov 5, 2018

   Eula Newland, 95, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018.

   She was born May 8, 1923 to Cornelius and Hattie (Dyer) Holbrook at Middle Fork branch near Salyersville, Kentucky.

   Eula was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn and enjoyed her family, gardening and quilting. She was well-known as a great cook,...

Antoinette "Toni" Norman

Nov 1, 2018

   Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” Norman, 97, of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, November 1.

   She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on March 13, 1921 to Marco and Carmela Alterizio Delucio. She was a 1940 graduate of Richmond High School, the first class to graduate from the school on Hub Etchison Parkway.  

   Mrs. Norman retired from...