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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...

Norma Jean Russell

Norma Jean Russell

Feb 17, 2024

   Norma Jean Russell was born June 30, 1930, to Paul & Mary (Harnish) Shockney in Union City, Indiana.

   She graduated from Union City Westside High School in 1948. She attended Elkhart Business University and earned a Medical Secretary/Assistant degree in 1949. After graduation, she returned to Union City and worked for Dr. Robert Reid until 1950. She then moved...

John D. Craig, Jr.

John D. Craig, Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

    John Daniel Craig, Jr., 69, was born on May 4, 1954, to John Daniel and Thelma Lunsford Craig as one of 16 children. He passed from this world on Monday, February 12, 2024, at home after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer and COPD.

    John married Sue Ellen Ross on November 30, 1981, and would have celebrated their...

C. Dennis "Denny" Jones

C. Dennis "Denny" Jones

Feb 11, 2024

   Charles Dennis “Denny” Jones, 84, of Centerville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

   He was born in Centerville, Indiana, on March 26, 1939, the son of Charles Demming & Martha Elizabeth Trouse Jones. He married the former Karen Louise Dunlap on June 13, 1958. They were...

Lora Louise Lilly

Lora Louise Lilly

Feb 6, 2024

   Lora L. Lilly, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, February 6 at Ambassador Healthcare.

   Born March 11, 1942 in Richmond, she was the daughter of Clarence Clayton & Wilma Louise Brown Underwood.

   Lora was a 1960 graduate of Webster High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her 8-student class. Lora worked at PRC Recording...

Kurt Whitesel

Kurt Whitesel

Jan 30, 2024

 

   Kurt A. Whitesel, 74, of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, at Reid Health.

   He was born in Union City, Indiana on November 11, 1949 to Jack E. & Margaret E. Elliott Whitesel. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Union City Community High School and a graduate of Purdue University.

   Kurt was a retired cattle farmer. He was...

Alyza Sifford

Alyza Sifford

Jan 28, 2024

   Alyza Tenneil Sifford, 13-month-old daughter of Matt & Jenn Sifford, passed away on Sunday, January 28.

   Alyza was born on December 15, 2022, in New Castle, Indiana. She was a beautiful, happy child who always wanted to be near her siblings. She loved music and dancing, and had recently taken her first steps. She had learned to say “Mom”,...

Merilou Fulks

Merilou Fulks

Jan 26, 2024

Merilou Fulks, 77, formerly of the Fountain City community, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home in Russellville, Arkansas. 

She was born April 12, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to the late H. Burl Shook and Maude Corrington Shook. 

Merilou loved to play golf and she was a longtime member of Bay Ridge Golf and Boat Club. 

Survivors include her husband,...

Ronald Martin

Ronald Martin

Jan 22, 2024

   Ronald J. Martin, 61, of Bloomingport, passed away on Monday, January 22.

   Ron was born on May 22, 1962, in Winchester, Indiana to Jerry and Diana Sue Frazer Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. 

   Ron grew up in the Williamsburg area and attended Northeastern High School. He formerly worked at Primex, Champion and Envirotech.

   Ron was a...

Samuel Harris

Samuel Harris

Jan 21, 2024

   Samuel Tyler Harris, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 21.

    Sam was born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 25, 1991, to Dennis A. & Kara E. Hubbell Harris. He was a 2010 graduate of Northeastern High School, where he was an active member of the Music Program. Sam was also a childhood member of...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Jan 19, 2024

   Mr. Robert F. Brown, 95, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 19.

   He was born on October 14, 1928, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Clarence H. & Mary L. Williams Brown. Robert was a graduate of Whitewater High School and Earlham College. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War.

   Robert enjoyed a 26-year career...

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