Obituaries

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 Rogers

Sara 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 Jones

Georgie 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 Meyer

Susan 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...

Martha Sparks

Martha Sparks

Feb 15, 2026

Martha Lee Sparks, 78, passed away on Sunday morning, February 15, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville.

She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 24, 1947, the daughter of Lemon Anthony & Alta M. Shain Case.

Martha formerly worked at Atlas Underwear and Sandmark’s Florist. She was a loving caregiver to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever needed.

Martha is survived by her daughter,...

Brenda Turner

Brenda Turner

Feb 9, 2026

Brenda S. Turner, 62, of Richmond, passed away on Monday evening, February 9. Brenda was born in Richmond, Indiana, on September 12, 1963, the daughter of Joseph & Betty Pierce Edwards. 

Brenda was proud of her long career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved to create by crocheting and drawing. She also enjoyed dancing and being outdoors. 

Brenda will be missed...

Steve Clark

Steve Clark

Feb 5, 2026

Mr. Steven Boyd Clark, 71, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, February 5.

Steve was born on August 3, 1954, and was the son of Boyd and Ceinwen Phelps Clark. He was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School and a 1973 graduate of the Nashville Auto & Welding School.

Steve was a faithful member...

Ellen Lynch

Ellen Lynch

Feb 3, 2026

Ellen Lynch, 93, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 3, at Reid Health.

She was born on May 7, 1932, in Clay County, Kentucky to John T. & Essie McCreary Wagers.

Ellen was a hard worker and a loyal warrior. In her youth, she was a cook at a drive-in restaurant and later worked in canning factories. She worked for many years...

Rhonda Culwell

Rhonda Culwell

Jan 29, 2026

Rhonda Lynn Culwell, 64, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday evening, January 29, at Reid Health. Rhonda was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 1, 1961, the daughter of Thomas & Bernice Jordan Stewart. She formerly worked in manufacturing and spent many years serving hungry customers as a waitress. She enjoyed crocheting and listening to many different genres of music,...

Keith Brawley

Keith Brawley

Jan 15, 2026

Mr. Keith Allen Brawley, 60, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday morning, January 15, at Majestic Care of Connersville.

Keith was born on October 13, 1965, in Winchester, Indiana to Merle Eugene & Joan Cleo Reece Brawley. Keith attended Northeastern High School. He formerly worked at Holthouse Furniture, Earlham College and Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant on Richmond’s east side.

Keith was...

Karla Anne Franklin

Karla Anne Franklin

Jan 14, 2026

Karla Anne Franklin, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away too soon on January 14, 2026, in the same town where her story began on October 7, 1964.

As a child Karla spent time living in Germany, an experience that broadened her world at an early age and sparked a lifelong love of travel. Exploring new places and cultures stayed with...

Steven Devon Hill

Steven Devon Hill

Jan 13, 2026

Steven Devon Hill, 61, of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 13, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond. Steve was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 26, 1964, the second son of Charles R. “Pete” & Sondra Sue Halstead Hill. In some ways, Downs Syndrome limited Steve but he compensated and lived a full, blessed life that often placed...

Walter Rogers

Walter Rogers

Jan 12, 2026

   Walter Kirk Rogers, 84, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday morning, January 12, at his home in Goshen, following a courageous battle with cancer. The family is deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support during this time and takes comfort in knowing that Walt is now pain free and at peace with...

Billy Edwards

Billy Edwards

Jan 7, 2026

Billy R. Edwards, 80, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, January 7 at Reid Health.

Billy was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 25, 1945, the son of Ross & Nellie Grace Galloway Edwards.

Billy was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Princeton and later the USS Kitty Hawk. He formerly worked as a registered nurse...

Lois Ladd

Lois Ladd

Jan 1, 2026

Lois Ann Ladd, 95, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 1, in the comfort of her home and in the presence of her family.

She was born on June 1, 1930, in Wayne County, Indiana to Marshall Edward & Catherine Rosemond Hopping Laymon. Lois was a 1949 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She and James Ladd were married on September...

Barry Phillips

Barry Phillips

Dec 31, 2025

   Barry S. Phillips, 77, formerly of Wayne County, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Forest City, North Carolina.

   Barry was born on March 22, 1948, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of James C. and Rita E. Groce Phillips. He grew up in Fountain City, Indiana, and was a proud 1966 graduate of Whitewater–Fountain City High School. From...