Virginia Ann Williams, 76, of Lynn, formerly of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, February 25 at Reid Health.      She was born in Fayetteville, West Virginia on June 13, 1944, the daughter of Frank & Freda Prater Simms, both of whom preceded her in death.    Virginia and her husband lived in the Brookville community for 21 years. She loved spending time with family and enjoyed reading.    Virginia is survived by her husband,...

   Rodney C. Sickels, 70, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, February 24 at The Springs of Richmond.      He was born in Union City, Indiana on March 3, 1950, the son of Harley and Evelyn Harter Sickels, both of whom preceded him in death.    Rod was a 1968 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He formerly works as a mechanic and service manager at Rickert John Deere. He later worked for the Randolph County Highway Department until his...

  Filbert D. Horner, 85, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord at 12:29 a.m. on Saturday, February 13.   He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on September 8, 1935 to Harry L. & Edna May Beard Horner. He was a 1953 graduate of Whitewater High School.   Filbert married the former Phyllis M. Frame 66 years ago on June 6, 1954. They were blessed with four children. Filbert farmed for much of his life and also worked 34 years as an electrician at Belden. He was a devoted...

   Mrs. Naoma M. McGough, 79, formerly of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28 while surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.     Naoma was born in Springfield, Kentucky to Raymond S. Wilkerson and Hazel R. Alsip Wilkerson on November 27, 1941. When she was 6, her father moved the family to Stockland, Illinois and then to Sheldon, Illinois in 1957. Naoma graduated from Sheldon High School in 1960. The following September,...

  Joylene A. “Joy” Hinshaw, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 15.   She was born in Wilmington, Ohio on July 5, 1939, to William A. & Florence V. Kearns Martin, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1957 graduate of Lynn High School and attended Miami Jacobs Business College.     Joy married Robert “Bob” Hinshaw 62 years ago on November 22, 1958. They were blessed with two children. Joy formerly worked as a secretary in...

   David D. Crowe, 66, passed away on Thursday January 14 at Reid Health with his daughters by his side.      He was born in Randolph County, Indiana on February 2, 1954, the son of Daniel A & Betty J. Maiden Crowe, both of whom preceded him in death.    David was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School. He was a member of Millwright Local 1003. He served as a Millwright Representative, Financial Secretary of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional...

   Mr. Gary G. Gentry, 82, passed away on Friday, January 8, at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester, Indiana.    He was born on July 30, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio. Gary retired as a manager with Kroger after 30 years of service and later worked for FedEx. He played bass guitar for The Gentry Brothers Band with his brothers. The talented Brothers recorded several records and had the opportunity to meet and play live music with popular artists including George Jones, Hank...

   Elva Mae (Conley) Monroe went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021. Mae suffered complications due to her long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.    Mae was born September 18, 1940 to John and Pearl (Barker) Conley. She and surviving twin sister Sarah Duff (Brownsburg) were the youngest of John and Pearl’s five children. She is also survived by her sister Wanda “Lee” Vernon of Centerville. Brother John “Bud” Conley, sister Kate...

   Howard Randolph 62, passed away Thursday, December 31st peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and sister.    In the words of his wife, Jayma:    “Howard fought a very aggressive form of pancreatic and liver cancer. From the time he was diagnosed and until he passed away was a short span of only 7 weeks.  Howard is survived by his wife of 30 years Jayma (Dill) Randolph; his stepson, Kevin Dill, and his very special sister,...

   Paul A. Quante, 73, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away in his home on Monday, December 28.    He was born in Union County, Indiana on February 26, 1947, to Elmer J. & Charliene R. Tice Quante, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the former Kathleen M. Field on April 14, 1968. They shared nearly 52 years of marriage until her death on February 16, 2020.    Paul formerly lived in Boston and Shelbyville, Indiana. He formerly worked as a machinist...