Obituaries

Martin Ward

Martin Ward

Jul 7, 2026

Martin E. Ward, 66, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, July 7.

Martin was born in Greenville, Ohio on May 18, 1960, the son of Lawson E. Ward, Sr. & Launa Mae Caudle Ward. Martin graduated from Northeastern High School in 1978. He worked at the Lynn Elevator from 1978-1996 and helped out at Polley Farm Service for a while...

Gene F. White

Gene F. White

Jun 29, 2026

Gene F. White, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away at Reid Health on Monday, June 29, 2026. Gene was born in New Paris, Ohio on August 29, 1937, to Charles E. & Anna Oveta Brawley White. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris.

Gene formerly worked at Hill’s Roses and was a realtor with Whalen Real Estate. For...

Evelyn Catron

Evelyn Catron

Jun 23, 2026

Evelyn M. Catron, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, at Reid Health. 

Born December 6, 1929, in Albany, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Dewey & Zelma Guffey Hurt. She married Obie E. Catron on May 7, 1955. They were blessed with 2 sons and 51 years of marriage before his death in 1996.

Evelyn worked as a seamstress at Nettle...

Francis Leach

Francis Leach

Jun 15, 2026

Francis E. Leach, 83, formerly of Lynn, passed away at home on Monday morning, June 15. Francis was born on February 1, 1943, in Rush County, Indiana, the son of Kenneth Casper Leach, Sr. & Mary Caroline Duncan Leach.

Francis was a proud protector and servant of his friends and neighbors. He formerly served as Lynn Town Marshal and later a...

Lois Snyder

Lois Snyder

Jun 11, 2026

Lois Ann Snyder, 89, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, June 11, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond.

She was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 21, 1936, to Robert Henry & Ella Christina Mueller Pelton. She was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School. She met her husband, Lynn native Jerry Snyder, in El Paso, Texas. They were married...

Sandra "Sandy" Robinson Randall

Sandra "Sandy" Robinson Randall

Jun 7, 2026

Sandra Sue “Sandy” Robinson Randall, 61, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday evening, June 7, at Reid Health.

Sandy was born on October 23, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Douglas McComis and Carolyn Sue Havens Orcutt, both of whom preceded her in death. Sandy was proud of her service as a Teaching Assistant at Charles Elementary School and formerly worked in...

Betty Brown

Betty Brown

Jun 6, 2026

Mrs. Betty J. Brown, 95, formerly of Portage, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 6, at her home in Williamsburg. Betty was born on November 19, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, to Robert & Iva Ferris Evert.

Betty was a homemaker. She was a wonderful wife of 75 years to Jack Brown and a loving mother and grandmother.

She will be deeply...

Francine D.J. Coulombe

Francine D.J. Coulombe

Jun 6, 2026

Francine Dorothy Jane Coulombe, 83, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 6, in the comfort of her home with her family at her side. 

She was born on October 23, 1942, in Finedon, North Northamptonshire, England, in the middle of World War Two. In 1964, she immigrated to the United States. She formerly was a project manager at...

Marcia K. Favorite

Marcia K. Favorite

Jun 2, 2026

Marcia K. Favorite, 81, of Lynn, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday evening, June 2.

She was born on March 2, 1945, in Winchester, Indiana to Virgil & Gertrude Faye (Bales) Van Tyle. She attended Lynn High School and was a proud Bulldog.

Marcia was a homemaker. She also worked for several years at Randolph Southern High...

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...