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Geneva B. Timmons (11/18/2021) - Geneva B. Timmons, 97 of Columbus passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home. She was born November 12, 1924 in Laurel, Indiana, the daughter of James and Mary (Alexander) Belcher. She married Robert D. Timmons August 27, 1950. The couple had a daughter, Maryann (Jerry) Hayes, of Columbus. Geneva was an accomplished […]
Naomi Vern Sheley (11/18/2021) - Naomi Vern Sheley, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Golden LivingCenter – Richmond. Naomi was born on September 21, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Thurl Elmo and Willie Julia Richards Sheley. She attended and worked at Green Acres in Richmond. Naomi attended Living Faith Church of God. She enjoyed listening […]
Patricia Ann “Trish” Verhasselt (11/18/2021) - Patricia Ann “Trish” Verhasselt, 65, of Richmond died November 15, 2021, at her home. She was born September 2, 1956 in Grinnell, Iowa.  She worked as a secretary in the insurance industry and with Drake University. She also worked as a veterinarian’s assistant. She loved animals and spending time with her family and friends. Trish […]
Gary Wayne Reece (11/18/2021) - Gary Wayne Reece, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born August 26, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Cloyd and Mary Lou Notoras Reece, Gary was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School, where he was a multisport athlete, excelling in basketball […]
Phyllis June Greene (11/17/2021) - Phyllis June Greene, age 94 of Melbourne Florida, formerly of Richmond, IN. passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Century Oaks Assisted and Independent Living. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Melbourne, FL. on December 8 @ 2pm She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene “Gene”, […]
John Farquhar Blossom (11/17/2021) - John Farquhar Blossom, 88, peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2021. Mr. Blossom was the son of Dr. Paul W. Blossom and Harriet Farquhar Blossom. He is survived by his brother Robert Blossom of Lake Mary, FL, Patricia Weiss Blossom, his wife of 67 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters Cynthia […]
Lois Elaine Stoker (11/17/2021) - Lois Elaine Stoker enjoyed a full life focused on her family, church, and her nursing career. Her desire to care for others guided her friendships and patient care. Her love for the Lord and her church family was the cornerstone for her family life. Mrs. Stoker’s greatest care was for her husband, Bob, and their […]
Raymond Walcott Jr. (11/17/2021) - Raymond Walcott Jr., 49, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Nov. 10 at Reid Memorial. He was born Feb. 11, 1972, in Richmond, to Raymond Walcott Sr., and Donna (Faucett) Walcott. His father preceded him in death; his mother survives in Delphos. He is also survived by a son, Joshua Young; and brothers, Kenny (Jaci) […]
Maulicia Kae Alexander (11/17/2021) - Maulicia Kae Alexander, 51 of Richmond, IN, died on October 27, 2021 at Reid Health. Born February 20, 1970 in Richmond, IN, to parents Joyce and Howard Winstead, Maulicia resided in Connersville, IN most of her life. As a child, she was a member of Baptist Temple church and attended Temple Christian School. She later […]
Bradley Alan Swain (11/17/2021) - Bradley Alan Swain, 57, of Greens Fork, died Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born in Richmond on March 8, 1964 to Marion Swain, Jr. and Patricia Gale (Hall) Swain. He lived most of his life in Wayne County. Brad was a former employee of Thomas Masonry. Survivors include his wife, Dana (Davidson) Swain; Granddaughters […]
Myron Bradford “Brad” Ramsey Jr. (11/16/2021) - Myron Bradford “Brad” Ramsey Jr., 60, of Richmond died November 7, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born October 21, 1961, in Richmond to Myron and Irene Louise Brown Ramsey. He formerly worked as a machinist. Survivors include his brothers and sisters Kenneth Ramsey, Raelynn Scales, Jacqueline Love, Daniel Ramsey, Dennis Ramsey, and Ashley Ramsey. […]
Lillian M. Gooding Hoff (11/16/2021) - Lillian M. Gooding Hoff, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 3, 1926, in Marseilles, Illinois, to Albert M. and Lillie Fern Houges Natwick, Lillian lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1944 graduate of United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois, […]
Leona Kay Fultz (11/16/2021) - Leona Kay Fultz, 55, of Brookville, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1966 in Connersville to James Blevins and Mary Phillis Tankersley Blevins, and she was a 1984 graduate of Laurel High School. Leona was employed at Visteon for 23 years. She was very devoted to family […]
Doris A. (Guffey) Brown (11/16/2021) - Doris A. (Guffey) Brown, 73, of New Castle passed away November 12, 2021, at Ball Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 18, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Charles & Lucy (Kempton) Guffey. Doris married the love of her life, Phil Brown on November 9, 1990. She attended the North 14th ST […]
Nicky Davidson (11/16/2021) - Nicky Davidson, 51, of Williamsburg passed away November 9, 2021, after a long illness. He was born December 13, 1969, in Richmond to Amos and Virgie L. Flanery Davidson and lived in this area all of his life. He worked for Mid Town Cars and attended Mercy’s Way Church. Nicky is survived by his father Amos (Marcia) […]
Junior Blevins (11/16/2021) - Junior Blevins, 78, of Richmond, died unexpectedly at his home on November 14, 2021. He was born February 7, 1943, in London Kentucky to Bonnie L. and Beatrice Belt Blevins Sr. and lived here most of his life. He was the owner of Blevins Auto Sales and Blevins Racing Team. Survivors include his wife of […]
David Duane Nicholson (11/16/2021) - David Duane Nicholson, 66, was born March 27th in Richmond, Indiana to Ernestine and Harold Nicholson. David departed this life Thursday, November 11th, at Reid Hospital with his wife by his side. David was usually a quiet guy around most people but enjoyed making his wife laugh, he will be missed by her for that. David […]
Leland Jeffries Davis III (11/15/2021) - Leland Jeffries Davis III, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Reid Health. Leland was born on November 17, 1953, in Glendale, California, to Leland Jeffries Davis II and Betty Lou Lewis Davis. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Leland worked as an aircraft hydraulic […]
James Roger Landers (11/15/2021) - James Roger Landers, age 70 formerly of Lynn, died on Oct.27th 2021 at Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis and was cremated on October 30th at Carlyle Branson Mortuary in Mooresville, In. Mr. Landers is survived by 2 sons: James (Jimmy) Landers of Indianapolis and Jason Landers of Lynn; and 2 daughters: Shannon (Landers) LeMaster of […]
Marshall J. Rowlette (11/15/2021) - Marshall J. Rowlette, age 96, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on November 13, 2021. He was born July 28, 1925, the son of Fred David Rowlette and Mary Louise Janney, in Muncie, Indiana; where his ancestors were the founding fathers. Marshall was a resident of Wayne County. He loved music, traveling and sharing stories […]
Marvin Dale “Marv” Baney (11/15/2021) - Marvin Dale “Marv” Baney, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 1, 1947, in Muncie, Indiana, to Lovell and Doris Raisor Baney, Marv moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1973. He earned his master’s degree from Ball State University. Marv was an Earth Science teacher at Richmond […]
Lindsey (Koontz) Adams (11/15/2021) - Lindsey (Koontz) Adams, 36, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born on May 29, 1985 in Muncie to Thomas and Cynthia (Estell) Koontz. Lindsey was a 2004 graduate of Hagerstown High School and a 2008 graduate of Purdue University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in communications. In 2009, she started her […]
Isabelle Reed (11/14/2021) - On November 10, 2021, Isabelle Reed joined her Lord and Savior. In addition, she was reunited with her earthly husband, Dale Reed.  Isabelle was born on February 21, 1921 to Hugh and Opal Dickey of rural Connersville, Indiana. She graduated in 1940 from  Fairview High School in Fairview, Indiana. On December 25, 1940, she married […]
Elizabeth Jane “Liz” Moore (11/14/2021) - Elizabeth Jane “Liz” Moore, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Reid Health. Liz was born August 26, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, to William and Margaret Benden. She worked as a dental assistant prior to coming to live in Richmond 26 years ago. Liz was a member of St. Mary […]
Marion C. Watt (11/13/2021) - Marion C. Watt, 93, Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 10 at Reid Health. He was born on April 10, 1928 in Dublin, Indiana to Peter Clyde & Viola May Stewart Watt. He was a 1947 graduate of Greens Fork High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, serving with the […]
Donald L. Burns (11/13/2021) - Donald L. Burns, 88, of Gatlinburg, TN (formerly of Richmond, IN) quietly passed away at his home on November 10, 2021. He went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family. Don, the son of Edith Nickoson and Jonas Burns, was born on December 30th, 1932, in Saline City, IN. He was the youngest […]
Cynthia (Cindy) Young Herold (11/13/2021) - Cynthia (Cindy) Young Herold, age 66, Richmond, passed away Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was born in Richmond, Indiana to Samuel and Virginia Wessel Young on July 16, 1955. She attended Richmond schools and graduated from RHS in 1973. She enjoyed flower […]
Cynthia Ann Glenn (11/13/2021) - Cynthia Ann Glenn, age 57, unexpectedly passed away November 7, 2021 peacefully in her Indianapolis home. She was born in Indianapolis on November 10, 1963 daughter of Jon A. Glenn and Dorothy M. Houk Glenn. Cindy attended Centerville High school class of 1982. At a young age she had a passion for animals, especially her […]
Mark Edward Becker (11/13/2021) - Mark Edward Becker, age 64, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Reid Health. Mark was born on December 7, 1956, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Donald and Sally Pursell Becker. He moved to Centerville in 2004. Mark worked as an insurance auditor at Chubb Insurance in Richmond until the time of […]
Elbert Moore (11/13/2021) - Elbert Moore, 82, of Connersville passed away early Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of eight children of Alfred and Viola Terry Moore, Elbert was born in McKee, Kentucky on February 9, 1939. On September 19, 1986, Elbert married the former Debbie Peyton in Batavia, Ohio. Mrs. Moore survives. An avid […]