Obituaries

Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt

Virgil L. "Whitey" McDivitt

Oct 5, 2026

Mr. Virgil L. “Whitey” McDivitt, 97, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, October 5.

He was born at home on August 12, 1929, the son of Emmett E. & Mary L. Parks McDivitt. Whitey was a graduate of Jackson High School in Campbellstown, Ohio.

Whitey farmed for many years. The horses he started farming with weren’t replaced by a tractor until...

Marilyn Delk

Marilyn Delk

Sep 30, 2026

Mrs. Marilyn C. Delk, 78, of Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 30.

She was born in Winchester, Indiana on November 17, 1947, to Noble M. & Phyllis A. Delucio Sheppard. She attended Spartanburg High School through her Junior and was a 1965 graduate of the newly completed Randolph Southern High School. She later attended business school in Fort...

Loretta Suzanne Coates

Loretta Suzanne Coates

Sep 27, 2026

Loretta Suzanne Coates, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 27th at home, surrounded by her family following a short battle with cancer. She was born April 27, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana to Christine and Glenn Chenoweth.

Loretta built a life centered around her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted parent to Stephanie and Stephen (Dezi) Coates,...

Joyce Martin

Joyce Martin

Sep 24, 2026

Joyce Martin, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday evening, September 24.

Joyce was born on December 25, 1946, in Harrison, Ohio to Roy & Martha A. Frye Branstetter.

Joyce was currently the owner of Envirotech. She formerly was a public welfare case worker for many years and worked in offices in Richmond, Winchester and Cincinnati....

Gloria Gardner

Gloria Gardner

Sep 23, 2026

Gloria Jane Gardner, the daughter of Clifford and Marjorie (Draper) Minniear, was born December 8, 1942, in Marion, Indiana and departed this life September 23, 2026, at Ambassador Healthcare Center in Centerville, IN. Gloria “Janie” loved her full life of 83 years, 9 months, and 15 days.

Gloria graduated from Fairmount (Indiana) High School in 1960 and attended many class reunions...

Brittanee Goebel

Brittanee Goebel

Sep 19, 2026

Brittanee Goebel, 30, of Williamsburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday morning, September 19.

Brittanee was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 19, 1996, to Rashell Rader and Bill Goebel. She was a 2014 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a loving mother to her three children, who she adored.

Brittanee will be missed by her mother,...

Melinda Carender

Melinda Carender

Sep 18, 2026

Melinda Sue Carender, 73, of Williamsburg, passed away at Reid Health on Friday, September 18.

She was born in Syracuse, New York on July 12, 1953, to Elwood Menzo & Marjorie Louise Mahler Osborne. She was a 1971 graduate of Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York.

Melinda was formerly an administrative assistant for Coca-Cola in Phoenix, Arizona. She later...

Jim Smith

Jim Smith

Sep 18, 2026

James M. “Jim” Smith, 71, of Richmond, passed away on Friday morning, September 18, at home. Born March 24, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of Glenn W. Smith and Mildred P. Thompson Alexander. He attended Hagerstown High School and Northeastern High School.

Jim retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service. He worked hard to provide...

Imogene Snarr

Imogene Snarr

Sep 18, 2026

Mrs. Imogene Snarr, 99, passed away on Friday afternoon, September 18, at Friends Fellowship Community.

She was born on December 15, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana to Jesse and Ethel Imel Ross. Imogene was a 1944 graduate of Fountain City High School.

Imogene was a 23-year employee of NATCO. in Richmond. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond and enjoyed...

Beth Ann Wilson

Beth Ann Wilson

Sep 15, 2026

Beth Ann Wilson, 54, of Economy, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 15.

She was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 28, 1972, to David Lee & Patricia Ann “Patti” Baumer, both of whom preceded her in death.

Beth was a 1990 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She married Terry P. Wilson on September 2, 1990. They shared 36 years and were...

Ada Mae Lock

Ada Mae Lock

Sep 1, 2026

Ada Mae Lock, 105, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 1.

Ada was born in Visalia, Kentucky on April 22, 1921, to Sidney Thomas Jones and Daisy M. Wallege Jones.

Ada packed a lot of living into her 105 years and remained active and sharp until the very end. She always maintained a meticulous home and even stayed busy...

Mary Nell Thomas

Mary Nell Thomas

Aug 31, 2026

Mary Nell Thomas, 92, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, August 31, at Celebration Villa in Richmond.

Mary was born in Blount County, Tennessee on April 6, 1934, to Clarence Sylvester & Verna Sue Barton Hammontree. She was a 1952 graduate of Whitewater High School (Go Bears!). She was united in marriage to Philip...

Darlene Herron

Darlene Herron

Aug 18, 2026

Darlene Herron, 64, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away suddenly at home in her sleep on August 17, 2026.

Darlene was born on October 26, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Daniel Ledger Skinner and Ruth Marlene Yohey Skinner.

   At the time of her passing, Darlene was living in Hilliard, Florida, with her husband and the true love of her life, Mike Herron....

Jimmie Acton

Jimmie Acton

Aug 16, 2026

Jimmie V. Acton, 91, of Lynn, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday morning, August 16.

Jimmie was born on July 18, 1935, in Eaton, Ohio to Dora Vernon Acton & Elnere Enola Rust Duvall. He was a 1953 graduate of Fountain City High School.

Jimmie was a member of the New Liberty Christian Church near Lynn. He...

Paul W. Brawley

Paul W. Brawley

Aug 14, 2026

   Mr. Paul William Brawley, 75, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday morning, August 14.

   Paul was born on December 24, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio to Merle Eugene & Joan Cleo Reece Brawley. Paul attended Northeastern High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1969 and served in Germany in the 78th Engineer Battalion.

   After his honorable discharge, Paul...

Bernetta Jeffries

Bernetta Jeffries

Jul 28, 2026

Mrs. R. Bernetta Jeffries, 98, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 28.

She was born Ruth Bernetta Anderson in Richmond, Indiana on August 31, 1927, to Fred A. and Aletha Ruth Bryan Anderson. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and was united in marriage to David D. “Jeff” Jeffries on February 11, 1948. They were...

David Schneider

David Schneider

Jul 24, 2026



David N. Schneider, 71, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family after a brief illness.

David was born on February 11, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to David E. and Jane Burgess Schneider Braund. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1973 and on March 17, 1974, married the love of his life, Nonalee Barker....

Oscar Cain Baker

Oscar Cain Baker

Jul 10, 2026

Oscar Cain Baker, 51, of Richmond, passed away at his home.

Cain was born on August 2, 1974, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Michael H. Baker & Phyllis A. Willoughby Stella.

Cain attended Northeastern High School. He enjoyed playing golf and worked many years behind the bar at Chili’s in Richmond.

Cain will be missed by his sons, Keano “KC” Baker and...

Cecil R. "Lil Reg" Bryant

Cecil R. "Lil Reg" Bryant

Jul 9, 2026

Cecil R. “Lil Reg” Bryant III, 58, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, July 9. He was born on December 8, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Cecil R., Jr. & Joyce A. Rogers Bryant. He attended Richmond High School and received a degree in Welding Technology from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Reg was a jack-of-all-trades and worked in...

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...