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Opal Carver

Opal Carver

Sep 12, 2012

Opal Carver, 81, formerly of the Economy area, passed away Wednesday, September 12 at Heritage House of Richmond.    She was born on September 27, 1915 in Economy to Bert and Carrie Richman Carver and was a 1933 graduate of Economy High School. She formerly worked at the old Atlas Underwear in Richmond before taking a job in the housekeeping...

John Pearson

John Pearson

Aug 31, 2012

John P. “Dependable John” Pearson, 80, of Whitewater, passed away on Friday morning, August 31, at Golden Living Oak Park in Richmond.     He was born May 6, 1932 in New Madison, Ohio to L.D. and Rose Mabel Phyillaier Pearson. He was a 1950 graduate of New Madison High School and served on the island of Guam with the US Navy...

Bob Juday

Bob Juday

Aug 26, 2012

Robert L. “Bob” Juday, 58, passed away at his residence.     He was born June 5, 1954 in Warsaw, Indiana to Leon and Diane Chapple Juday. He had lived in the Richmond community since 1968 and was a 1972 graduate of Richmond High School.    Bob served Wayne County for many years. He was formerly a jail officer and later a...

Paralee Martin

Paralee Martin

Aug 26, 2012

Mrs. Paralee Martin, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 26, surrounded by her loving family.    She was born February 2, 1920, in Winchester, Kentucky to Elijah and America Fletcher Fox. She lived in the Williamsburg area most of her life, where she and her husband, Albert “Dick” Martin, Jr. raised their 8 children....

Sandy Buchanan

Sandy Buchanan

Aug 20, 2012

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Buchanan, 59, passed away at her home on Monday, August 20.    Sandy was born July 29, 1953 in Wayne County to Clifford H. & M. Vivian Roberts. She attended Northeastern High School. She married Christopher Buchanan on May 29, 1970, forming a union which was blessed with 1 daughter.    Sandy worked a few years at...

Betty Crowe

Betty Crowe

Aug 12, 2012

Betty Crowe, 81, formerly of the Williamsburg area, passed away Sunday, August 12 in Palm Springs, California, where she had lived since 2006.    She was born on January 24, 1931 in Greenville, Ohio to Avery, Sr. and Edith Paxton Maiden. She married Daniel Crowe on November 15, 1951. They raised 5 children and shared 47 years working together on...

Donald Bane

Donald Bane

Aug 12, 2012

Donald Richard Bane, 80, passed away Sunday, August 12, at the home of his son in Las Vegas, Nevada.     He was born October 28, 1931 in Williamsburg, Indiana to Dewey and Ruby Landrum Bane. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and later served in the US Navy. Mr. Bane spent many years as a horse trainer, having worked on farms...

Sydney Roberts

Sydney Roberts

Jul 23, 2012

Sydney Roberts, 6-week old son of Jessica Smith & Cliff Roberts, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, at Reid Hospital.     He was born June 1, 2012 and leaves behind his parents, his twin brother, Aaron; his big brother, Charlie; maternal grandparents, Mark & Beverly Smith, of Hollansburg, OH; paternal grandparents, Ronnie & Terry Roberts, of Richmond; maternal great-grandparents, Mary...

Darlene  Boomershine

Darlene Boomershine

Jul 22, 2012

Darlene Boomershine, 57, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, July 22 at Golden Living Center Oak Ridge in Richmond.    Darlene was born May 2, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky to Charles and Rebecca Gordon Wyman. Her mother later married John Wallace of Richmond, Indiana, who raised her as his own.    Darlene was a graduate of Gwinn High School in Michigan....

Wayne Thomas Shonkwiler

Wayne Thomas Shonkwiler

Jul 20, 2012

Wayne Thomas “Tom” Shonkwiler, 79, passed away Friday, July 20, at Reid Hospital.     He was born March 6, 1933 in Richmond to George and Gladys Fawcett Shonkwiler. He served in the US Marine Corps at the rank of Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He worked on the railroads many years and drove a cement truck several years before retirement....

Bud McEwen

Bud McEwen

Jul 19, 2012

Marvin L. “Bud” McEwen, Sr., 80, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 19, at his residence.     He was born October 7, 1931 in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada to Arthur and Hazel Wright McEwen, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the former Phyllis Turner on December 1, 1951. They lived in the Richmond and Fountain City communities, where...

Kathy Tiemann

Kathy Tiemann

Jul 19, 2012

Kathy Tiemann, 51, of Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away Thursday, July 19 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.    Kathy was born August 8, 1960 in Greenville, Ohio to Glenn and June Kindley Reed, both of whom preceded her in death. Kathy was a 1978 graduate of Northeastern High School. She was always a hard worker who devoted much...

Melville Jay

Melville Jay

Jul 12, 2012

Melville A. Jay, 82, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 12, at Reid Hospital after a brief illness.     He was born January 6, 1930 on the family farm in Webster, Indiana to Hershel D. & Edna I. Albin Jay. Mel graduated from Webster High School in 1948 and was later drafted into the US Marine Corps.    After his discharge,...

Mildred Thomas

Mildred Thomas

Jun 29, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Thomas, 99, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, June 29, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.    She was born November 5, 1912, in Randolph County to Claude & Edith Clawson DeArmond. She was a 1930 graduate of Fountain City High School earned her teaching certificate from Ball State Teachers College in 1932. She taught primary...

Marcella M. Lewis

Marcella M. Lewis

Jun 21, 2012

Mrs. Marcella M. Lewis, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 21, at Golden Living Center Golden Rule.    She was born March 11, 1924 in Randolph County, Indiana to Orville W. & Maude Gullett Fulks. She was a 1942 graduate of Lynn High School. She married Glenn Lewis on April 25, 1942. They shared 51 years of marriage before his...

Ceinwen Clark

Ceinwen Clark

Jun 17, 2012

Mrs. Ceinwen Clark, 86, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, June 17, at Reid Hospital.    She was born October 11, 1925, in Wayne County to Carl J. & Mary E. Davies Phelps. She was a 1943 graduate of Fountain City High School and joined the World War Two Cadet Nursing Corps. She graduated from the Reid Hospital School...

Trisha Lynn Reece

Trisha Lynn Reece

Jun 13, 2012

Trisha Lynn Reece, 33, passed away Wednesday, June 13.    She was born December 12, 1978 in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School, where she had been active with the volleyball and swimming teams. She also enjoyed gymnastics. Trisha was employed at the Marathon in Fountain City and formerly worked at the Mini-Mart, Family Diner and Cox’s Supermarket. Trisha...

William L. "Bill" Barker

William L. "Bill" Barker

May 30, 2012

William L. “Bill” Barker, 79, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, May 30, at Reid Hospital.     He was born July 11, 1932 in Wayne County, Indiana to James R. & Marie Watts Barker. He worked for International Harvester before entering the US Army in 1952. He served in the Korean War with the 35th Infantry Regiment. He married the former...

Red Rader

Red Rader

May 22, 2012

Sebert “Red” Rader, 84, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, May 22, at Rosebud Village in Richmond.     He was born April 1, 1928 in Lee County, Kentucky to George and Nancy Rader. He worked in construction before retirement and loved being outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.    Mr. Rader will be missed by his daughters, Nancy Rader, of Richmond; Debra Baker...

Marianne Holder

Marianne Holder

May 13, 2012

Mrs. Marianne Holder, 95, of Williamsburg, entered into her eternal home on Sunday, May 13, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond.    She was born March 31, 1917 in Wayne County to Robert E. and Luella Roser Coe. She was a graduate of McGuffey High School. She married William F. Holder on March 16, 1941. Together, they raised 2 daughters...

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