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Lynn D. McDougall

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Lynn D. McDougall, age 88, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2020, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His steadfast kindness, sly sense of humor, wit, congeniality, love for and devotion to his family, and commitment to his community will be sorely missed, but serve as a lodestar for all of those who cherished him. Memorial visitation for Lynn will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 North 10th Street, Richmond. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the church with Rev. Kyle McDougall officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard.

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Deborah Rose Blevens

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Deborah Rose Blevens, 67, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on March 3, 1954, in Connersville, and is the daughter of the late Henry Blevens and Charlotte Ingham Blevens. Debbie earned an associate degree in data entry, as well as one in computer programming. She had worked for 11 years at H.H. Robertson and 11 years at Cinram. She loved to cook and do taste testings.

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Patricia A. Aten

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Patricia A. Aten, 94, of Richmond, passed away June 16, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1927, at Monticello, KY to Peter and Indie Belle (Davis) Simpson. Pat, as she was better known, lived in Richmond most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and friends. She retired from AVCO where she worked on the assembly line.

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Michael G. Hawisher

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Michael G. Hawisher, age 77, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born November 8, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Florence Pentecost Hawisher, Michael graduated from Centerville High School in 1961. He retired from Miami University, where he worked as a computer supervisor. Survivors include his sister, Julie (Darrell) Stover of Englewood, Ohio; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends, including good friend, Geri Toney, and his breakfast buddies at Bob Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathleen Morrow.

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Dixie Alice Gentry

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Dixie Alice Gentry, 77, of West College Corner, Indiana passed away Friday morning, June 18, 2021 at her home. She had been in failing health for several years. One of seven children of Robert and Gertrude King Potters, Dixie was born on April 28, 1944 in Head of Grassy, Carter County, Kentucky. She moved to Richmond, Indiana as a child with her family. On June 9, 1961, she married Hugh Leroy Gentry in Richmond.

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Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley

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Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley, 71, of Spiceland passed away unexpectedly Monday June 14, 2021. He was born September 6, 1949 in Anderson, IN, a son of the late Richard Marion and Dolores (Woods)Badgley. In 1968, Rick was a graduate of the first graduating class at Shenandoah High School along with his high school sweetheart and eventual wife of 52 years, Pamela Bailey. Rick retired from Duke Energy in 2008 following 38 years of service. He began working at Duke as a lineman then moved up to line service and prior to retirement was substation maintenance.

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Kit J. Rambo

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Kit J. Rambo, 64, of rural Fayette County, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2021 at his home. One of six children of the late James and Nancy Horner Rambo, Kit was born in Connersville on September 14, 1956 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation, Kit served his country in the United States Navy. For over 40 years, Kit was employed at Trane Commercial Systems in Rushville. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, watching TV, gardening, and playing cards.

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Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett

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The infinite beauty of heaven swung open its gates of glory Monday afternoon, June 14, 2021, to welcome Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett, 62, of Sheridan, Indiana. A native of Connersville, Pat died in her sleep of complications from congestive heart failure and COPD. She was born February 21, 1959 to J. Conway and Carolyn (Storch) Moffett at Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville. She was a 1977 graduate of Connersville High School and attended Clark College in Indianapolis. Her life’s journey took her to reside in several Indiana towns, including Richmond, Fort Wayne, Madison, and Greenwood.

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Patricia A. Aten

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Patricia A. Aten, 94, of Richmond, passed away June 16, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1927, at Monticello, KY to Peter and Indie Belle (Davis) Simpson. Pat, as she was better known, lived in Richmond most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and friends. She retired from AVCO where she worked on the assembly line.

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Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams

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Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams, age 102, loving widow of Dr. John Williams, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at Swan Creek Ohio Living on Monday, June 14, 2021. Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Williams; parents, Rose and Leland Hamilton; grandparents, William and Flora (Ranck) Gates; auntie and uncle, Elsie Mae and Everett Gates, and beloved cousins, Genevieve Munson and Graham Gates. She is survived by her son, Monty (Ginger); daughters, Patia and Cherie (Bruce Hammond); her grandchildren, Kelson Williams, James Sootheran, Colette (Matt) Anderson, and Kristi Hammond; cousin, George (Olive Mae) Ranck; nieces, nephew, and many friends. Visitation will be at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Avenue Toledo, Ohio on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 7:30 following the visitation. A visitation will also be held at Mills Funeral Home, 405 E. Main Street, Centerville, Indiana on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. Her internment will follow the service immediately at Doddridge Chapel Cemetery, 9471 Chapel Road, Centerville, Indiana.