Obituaries

Mark Moran

Mark Moran

May 20, 2026

   Mark Moran, 69, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 20, 2026. 

   Mark was part of The Woodshop for over 40 years. He wasn't merely an employee; he *was* the very heartbeat of the business, his spirit intertwined with every grain of wood and every carefully crafted joint. His mark is left on the projects that are scattered...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hill

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hill

May 9, 2026

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hill, 77, passed away from Alzheimer’s on May 9, 2026. 

He was born December 21, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas, to BJ and Doris Hill, the oldest of four siblings.

Bob graduated from Walt Whitman High School and went on to study at Baylor University and Arizona State University.

In the summer of 1972, while working at 40 West Volkswagen,...

Sarah Jane Latello

Sarah Jane Latello

May 8, 2026

In loving memory of Sarah Jane (Coe) Latello, who departed this world on May 8, 2026.

Born on May 30, 1974, in Seymour, Indiana, to Paul M. Coe and Judy M. (Farlee) Coe, Sarah lived a life defined by compassion, faith, laughter, and selfless love for others. She was a devoted member of Compass Church and approached life with a joyful...

Rosamary Thornburg

Rosamary Thornburg

May 5, 2026

Rosemary Thornburg, 73, of New Paris, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5.

   She was born October 5, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Wesley S. and Mary E. (Long) Harvey. Rosemary was proud of her West Virginia roots and especially proud to be known as a coal miner’s daughter. 

   Rosemary devoted her life to serving and caring...

Sandra Freeman

Sandra Freeman

May 3, 2026

   Sandra K. Freeman, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday evening, May 3, at the home of her daughter. She was born on November 30, 1962, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Ronald Lee and Phyllis B. Painter Fojtik.

   Sandra was raised in Connersville, Indiana and spent most of her adult life between Centerville and Richmond. She was a loving...

Phyllis Lewis

Phyllis Lewis

May 2, 2026

Phyllis L. Lewis, 85, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2.

She was born on April 28, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana to John Lester & Ardeth M. Lamb Hunley.

Mrs. Lewis was a member of the New Liberty Christian Church near Lynn. Her life revolved around her family.

Mrs. Lewis will be missed by her children, Jeffrey Lewis & wife, Patricia,...

Daniel Engle

Daniel Engle

Apr 27, 2026

Daniel W Engle, 93, of Lynn, passed away on Monday morning, April 27, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had lived for several years. Mr. Engle was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 8, 1933, son of Charles Edgar and Leota Lucille Buckmaster Engle. He was a graduate of Lynn High School.

Mr. Engle was a lifelong farmer before his...

James Bunger, Sr.

James Bunger, Sr.

Apr 23, 2026

   James W. “Jim” Bunger, Sr., passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday evening, April 23. 

   Jim was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 15, 1940. Jim was raised on his family farm near Webster by his maternal grandparents, William J. & Fannie Mae Bond Feasel. He was a 1959 graduate of Webster...

James Sprouse

James Sprouse

Apr 18, 2026

James Douglas Sprouse passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids, MI on April 18, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, loyalty, fun-loving nature, and integrity. He never saw problems, only challenges to solve — whether with people, building materials,...

Gilda Germano

Gilda Germano

Apr 18, 2026

Astrugilde “Gilda” Germano, 79, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18, 2026.

Gilda was born on February 2, 1947, in Sao Miguel, Azores (Portugal) to Jose' & Jardelina (Oliveira) Germano.

Gilda worked for many years in retail sales and formerly owned & operated Gilda’s Handbags & Accessories in Florida. She loved the beach, the sun and saltwater life during...

Louis R. Baumer

Louis R. Baumer

Apr 18, 2026

   Louis R. “Lou” Baumer, 86, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18. Lou was born on February 23, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Lawrence J. & Ruth Margaret Lawler Baumer. He was a 1958 graduate of Whitewater High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Math from Chadron...

Charles E. Crowe

Charles E. Crowe

Apr 11, 2026

February 6, 1936- April 11,2026

He graduated from Lynn High School in 1955 and served in the Army for 3 years. He was employed by Wayne Works and Moorman Manufacturing.

He was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and enjoyed researching his family history.

He was most proud of his family.

He met his wife of 67 years, Rita Stricker...

Beverly Dunkin

Beverly Dunkin

Mar 23, 2026

   Beverly Ann Dunkin, 76, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Reid Health.   She was born on December 15, 1949, in Knox County, Kentucky, to James C. Hinkle and Wilma J. Townsely Hinkle Huff.   Bev attended beauty school and worked as a hairstylist for a portion of her life before devoting herself to her family as...

Sara L. Rogers

Sara L. Rogers

Mar 22, 2026

Sara Rogers, 45, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, March 22.

Sara was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 15, 1980, the daughter of Robert E. Sr. & Rebecca L. Bolich Ward. She graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1999. She entered a trade apprenticeship with Laborers Local 534. She was currently employed by Pipeliners Union Local 798 as a...

Georgie A. Jones

Georgie A. Jones

Mar 21, 2026

Georgie L. Jones, 68, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the presence and care of her family on Saturday, March 21.

Georgie was born in Clinton County, Kentucky, on March 6, 1958, to George Benton & Betty Jean Logan Beaty. She grew up in Muncie, Indiana and attended Muncie Central High School.

Georgie recently retired after a 38-year career at Rosebud...

Lon Rice

Lon Rice

Mar 12, 2026

J. Lon Rice, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12. Lon was born on September 18, 1932, in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, the son of Orange W. & Mary Margater Morgan Rice.

Mr. Rice, as his students would remember him, earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana State University. He taught in the...

John R. "Rick" Buroker

John R. "Rick" Buroker

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. John R. “Rick” Buroker, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 5.

Rick was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 10, 1948, the son of John C. & Betty J. Webb Buroker. He was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School and attended IU East.

Rick formerly worked at Richmond Gear Works before accepting a position at Belden,...

Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage

Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage

Mar 5, 2026

Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage, 78, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, March 5.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 26, 1947, to Robert & Hazel Mae McKee Longfellow. Rose was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and Indiana Business College.

Rose was a faithful member of the Spartanburg Christian Church and was a member...

Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews

Feb 21, 2026

Michael D. Andrews, 77, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, February 21, at Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

He was born on July 5, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Glen E. & Virginia Bales Andrews. He was a graduate of Union High School.

Michael took pride in his work ethic. He worked for Carlos Grain Elevator in Randolph...

Susan L. Meyer

Susan L. Meyer

Feb 19, 2026

Susan Kay Meyer, 76, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Reay and Gladys Richards.

In 1973, she earned her commercial driver’s license and drove a semi-truck throughout the United States and into Canada. She married James P. Meyer on December...