Donald A. Ward, 95, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, March 29 at The Springs of Richmond.    He was born in Centerville, Indiana on March 25, 1925, the son of Lester E., Sr. and Helen Marie Killen Ward.    Don was a 17-year-old Hollansburg High School student when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on December 8, 1942. He served in the Pacific Theatre for the duration of World War Two and participated in the Battle of Peleliu in the Fall...

   Lawrence Anthony Yandl (Larry), 79, passed away on Friday, March 20th surrounded by his family. Larry was born May 14, 1940 to Anthony Yandl and Helen Derringer Yandl Longworth in Connersville, IN. Larry was raised by his mom and his dad, Charles “Burt” Longworth. Larry was a graduate of Richmond High and shortly after graduating he married the “love of his life”, Saralee Ruth (Sally) Lehman on February 20, 1959. They shared 61 beautiful years...

   Rev. Richard G. Martin II, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, March 9 at Arbor Trace in Richmond.    He was born on July 17, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Isabell Gause Martin.    Rev. Martin was a graduate of Christian leadership Seminary, where he earned his PhD in Ministry. He was minister of New Garden Friends Meeting for 12 years and retired as minister of Jonesboro Friends Church in Grant County, Indiana. He then served as a...

   Mrs. Mary Ellen “Dolly” Davis, 91, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 24 in the comfort of her home.    Born on October 31, 1928 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Omer Lester and Grace Verna Witter Manning. She was a 1946 graduate of Spartanburg High School.    Mrs. Davis was a faithful member of the Lynn Friends Church. She married Forrest O. Davis in 1948. They were blessed with two sons and 50 years...

   Mr. Bill D. Himelick, 82, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, at Yorktown Manor in Yorktown, Indiana.    Bill was born on August 13, 1937 in Fountain City, Indiana to Lloyd E. and Reba A. Snyder Himelick. He was a 1955 graduate of Fountain City High School and earned a Bachelors Degree from Earlham College and a Masters Degree from Ball State University. He began his teaching career at Boston High School, teaching Civics, Health and...

   Darrell D. “Pete” Frame, 83, finished his race in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 17.    Pete was born on September 15, 1936 in Webster Township to Denver and Esther Duke Frame. He was a 1954 graduate of Webster High School. He joined the Indiana National Guard but soon transferred to the US Marine Corps, where he served honorably for three years and six months before his discharge at the rank of Sergeant. It was shortly after his...

   Mr. Frederic A. Morgan, 71, passed away on Tuesday, February 11 at Reid Health.    He was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 14, 1948 to Frederic Julian “Fritz” and Marion Neuman Morgan. Fred was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Indiana University.    Fred married the former Kathy Jo Freeman on June 23, 1967. They were blessed with two children and 17 years together before her death on...

   Mr. William “Bill” Richard Norman, Jr., 73, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 11.    He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on March 26, 1946 to William Richard "Dick", Sr. and Antoinette Elizabeth “Toni” Delucio Norman.    Bill was a 1965 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He was retired after a long career with GTE and Verizon. He liked spending time with grandchildren and...

   Joan Ward, 91, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 11 at Reid Health.    She was born in Randolph County, Indiana on December 4, 1928, the daughter of Oliver William and Myrtle Glenn Moore Thornburg, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1946 graduate of Lynn High School.    Joan worked as a secretary and retired from Leavell & Bates in 1991. She enjoyed spending time with her family and encouraging her grandchildren and...

   Robert A. “Poppy” Wise, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, February 7.    He was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 11, 1937 to Leonard Henry and Frances Mae Beard Wise. He was a US Army veteran and a farmer all of his life. He also retired from Dana after 30 years of service. Robert liked to watch the Andy Griffith Show, old Westerns and anything sports. He especially enjoyed vintage cars and tractors, fishing and mowing his yard.   ...