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Duane Eggers

Duane Eggers

Nov 20, 2022

   Duane L. Eggers, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday evening, November 20.

   He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 15, 1959, the son of Russell R., Jr. and Helen Armstrong Eggers Ryan. Duane was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. He retired after many years working as a mechanic and wrecker operator for Pardo’s Garage...

Jerry Kemp

Jerry Kemp

Nov 14, 2022

   Jerry D. Kemp, age 78, of New Paris, passed away on Monday morning, November 14.

   Jerry was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on June 26, 1944 to Earnest Willard Kemp and Dolly Lorene Kemp Neuman.

   Jerry formerly worked as a machinist at Richmond Gear. He later owned a Thom McAn Shoes franchise before starting his own trucking...

Buford A. "Buck" Benge

Buford A. "Buck" Benge

Nov 13, 2022

   Mr. Buford A. “Buck” Benge, 75, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday morning, November 13.

   He was born in Franklin County, Indiana on July 27, 1947, the son of Buford F. & Alice W. Renyer Benge. He was united in marriage to the former Judith McKinley on a cold beautiful Saturday afternoon, October 18, 1969. They were blessed...

Janice McDivitt

Janice McDivitt

Nov 10, 2022

   Janice C. McDivitt, age 93, of Fountain City, went to be with her Lord and savior on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  She was born on December 21, 1928, to John Bowers and Edith Ashworth Bowers.  On August 27, 1947, Janice married her true love, Whitey McDivitt, at New Hope Methodist Church. Together, they raised their family and last August celebrated 75 years of marriage.  

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Helen Nichols

Helen Nichols

Nov 7, 2022

 

   Helen Marie Nichols, 61, Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, November 7.

   She was born on September 25, 1961 to Douglas A. and Edith J. Lybarger Nichols. Helen grew up in Fountain City and was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. Helen had formerly worked at Animal Kingdom and later for the Richmond State...

Mary Lou Griffey

Mary Lou Griffey

Nov 2, 2022

 

   Mary Lou Griffey, 68, of Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday, November 2.

   Born on May 22, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana, she was the daughter of Stanley C. & Carol A. Sweet Market. Mary Lou was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Purdue University.

   Mary farmed with her family in her younger...

Rachel I. Austin

Rachel I. Austin

Oct 31, 2022

   Mrs. Rachel I. Austin, 92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 31.

   Born on November 28, 1929 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Otto E. & Ida E. Manning Harshman. She was a 1947 graduate of Spartanburg High School.

   Mrs. Austin...

Tom Ellison

Tom Ellison

Oct 29, 2022

   Mr. Thomas L. Ellison, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, October 29.

   He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 14, 1942, the son of Thomas O. & Christine G. Lane Ellison.

   Tom was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He formerly drove a school bus for Northeastern Schools and owned and operated Mighty Oak Enterprises in...

Harold L. Bowlby

Harold L. Bowlby

Oct 25, 2022

   Harold L. Bowlby, 82, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25. 

   Harold was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 25, 1940 to Samuel W. & Helen L. Shepherd Bowlby, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1958 graduate of North Webster High School and a 1972 graduate of Olivet...

John E. Ward

John E. Ward

Oct 17, 2022

   John E. Ward, 79, of Spartanburg, passed away on Monday, October 17 at Reid Health.

   Born on August 19, 1943 in Richmond, he was the son of Lawson E., Sr. & Launa Caudle Ward, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and married the former Maxine Arthur on February 11,...

Richard A. Pegg

Richard A. Pegg

Oct 16, 2022

   It was a sunny, fall, breezy day when Heaven called you home on October 16, 2022. This was the day we lost our piece of our family puzzle

   Richard A. Pegg was born February 22, 1939 in Winchester, Indiana to Harvey Charles & Sarah Juanita Moore Pegg, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1957...

Carolyn  Sue Moore

Carolyn Sue Moore

Oct 14, 2022

   Mrs. Carolyn Sue Moore, 87, passed away on Friday, October 14 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville.

   Born on October 10, 1935 in Middleboro, Indiana, she was the daughter of Homer J. and Elizabeth “Libby” M. Clear Lacey. She was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School and became the bride of Duane D. “D.D.” Moore on May 29,...

Minnie & Tusco Carender

Minnie & Tusco Carender

Oct 5, 2022

   Minnie Carender, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5. Tusco, 96, her husband of 74 years, joined her six days later on October 11.

   She was born Minnie Ruth Peacock in Lenoir City, Tennessee on March 27, 1927 to George Washington Monroe & Georgia Mae Presley Peacock.

   He was born Tusco Farmer Carender in Somerset, Kentucky...

George Ranck

George Ranck

Sep 30, 2022

   Mr. George G. Ranck passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 30.

   He was born George G. Ranck, Jr. in Richmond, Indiana on December 2, 1928, the son of George G., Sr. and Inez Mary Swain Ranck.

   Mr. Ranck was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid singer and piano player. He...

Jackie Oler

Jackie Oler

Sep 25, 2022

   Jackie L. Oler, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after and long and wonderful life.     

   He was born in Redkey, Indiana on August 16, 1929 to Harold D. and Florence H. (Smith) Oler. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and served in the US Air Force, from where...

Jed Johnson

Jed Johnson

Sep 22, 2022

   Jed H. Johnson, 84, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

   Jed was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8, 1937 to Ralph C. & Velma Clarice Boone Johnson. He was a 1956 graduate of Alquina High School.

   Jed formerly worked at J&L Steel and Hayes Track. He worked in construction and...

Leland Renner

Leland Renner

Sep 9, 2022

   Leland Eugene Renner, 46, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, September 9.

   He was born on February 24, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana to Ernie Eugene and Susie Moore Ozbun. Leland enjoyed fishing and watching trains. He looked forward to attending the engine shows in Portland, Indiana. When his Grandpa Moore was living, Leland enjoyed spending time with him...

Lorene George

Lorene George

Sep 4, 2022

   Lorene George, 95, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 4, at Rosebud Village.

   She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on January 23, 1927 to George Berton “Bert” & Mayme Maude Dezarn Garland. She married Carmon Edward George on November 25, 1944. They were blessed with 54 years together until his death on March 6, 1999.

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Walter "Jack" Bleill

Walter "Jack" Bleill

Sep 4, 2022

   Walter J. “Jack” Bleill, 83, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Sunday, September 4.

   He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on November 30, 1938 to William B. & Donna R. Smith Bleill both of whom preceded him in death. He formerly worked for Wayne Corporation and was engaged in farming. He owned & operated Bleill Excavating...

Roni Coddington

Roni Coddington

Sep 2, 2022

   Roni Coddington, 65, passed away at home on Friday, September 2.

   Roni was born on December 28, 1956, in New Castle, Indiana to Ronald L. and Lucille F. Bane Coddington. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School. He married the former Diana Sue McKee 47 years ago on July 3, 1975.

   Roni formerly worked as...

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