Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Neil Roark, Sr., 85, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, December 16.

He was born on May 21, 1936 in Wayne County, Indiana to Joseph Barton “JB” and Opha May Mullens Roark. He was a graduate of Lynn High School. Neil retired from Dana Corporation after 38 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, woodworking and...

Dec 5, 2021

Chester (Chet) Lewis, 77 years old, of Greens Fork, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 05, 2021 of complications from Covid-19.

Chet grew up in Connersville, IN and graduated from Connersville High School in 1963, where he played Varsity Football. He went to Ball State where he played football as a "walk-on”. Chet was drafted in 1965, joining the...

Nov 30, 2021

Mike Martin, 68, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 30.

Mike was born on November 19, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana to Albert “Dick” Jr. and Paralee Fox Martin. He grew up in the Williamsburg area and was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School. Mike formerly worked at Atlas Plastics....

Nov 29, 2021

Thomas B. “Pops” Fullerton, 56, passed away on Monday morning, November 29.

"Tom was born in Richmond, Indiana, on July 9, 1965, the son of Albert E., Sr. & Freda J. Defibaugh Fullerton, both of whom preceded him in death. Tom was a free spirit, full of wisdom and knowledge about what life was in a nutshell. He loved listening to...

Nov 24, 2021

Howard B. Crist, 87, went to his Heavenly home in time for Thanksgiving with his beloved wife, Pat, on Wednesday, November 24.

Born on January 18, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence F. & Hazel Miller Crist, both of whom preceded him in death. Howard was a 1952 graduate of Brownsville High School. He was...

Nov 24, 2021

Martha J. Snapp, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 24, at Reid Health. Martha was born on April 27, 1927 in Wayne County, Indiana to Robert & Emily Jane Johnson Duke. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. Martha worked at the former Montgomery Ward in downtown Richmond. She later went to work at Belden, from where she...

Nov 20, 2021

Olen D. Lynch, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 20 surrounded by family at Reid Health.

He was born on January 8, 1926 in Laurel County, Kentucky to Charles & Ollie Harris Lynch. Olen was a US Navy veteran of World War Two. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later for Conrail, retiring after 37 years of service. Olen...

Nov 10, 2021

Marion C. Watt, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 10 at Reid Health.

He was born on April 10, 1928 in Dublin, Indiana to Peter Clyde & Viola May Stewart Watt. He was a 1947 graduate of Greens Fork High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 61st Field Artillery Battalion. His unit...

Nov 10, 2021

Richard A. Johnson, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, at Reid Health.

He was born November 19, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Lester James & Blanche Alice Bradshaw Johnson. Richard was formerly employed with Richmond Community Schools and retired from Reid Health after 20 years of service. Richard is survived by his good friend and caregiver, Terry...

Nov 8, 2021

Barbara Ann Brown Showalter age 66 was called home to be with Jesus on Nov. 8, 2021. She was born July 2, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Keith C. and Phyllis (Pohlar) Brown. She lived in Indiana, Illinois, and Florida. She bravely fought cancer for 14 years.

Barb was the mother of Kristy (Jerry) Woodall and Eric...

Oct 30, 2021

Michael “Mike” Julian Johnson was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, 30 October 2021, after a short illness at the age of 63. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to Julian and Ramona (née Barker) Johnson on 26 February 1958 and attended Whitewater Elementary School and Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School, graduating in 1977. He married Victoria “Vikki” Hawkins on 10...

Oct 18, 2021

Keith “Frank” Wayne Coddington, 61, passed away on Monday, October 18.

Keith was born on December 14, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana to Ronald L. and Lucille F. Bane Coddington. He was a 1978 graduate of Northeastern High School where he played on many athletic teams including the school’s first football team. Keith formerly worked at Joseph...

Oct 16, 2021

Janice “Jan” K. Petry, 71, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 16.

She was born on September 2, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio to Elmer and Lucille Petry Baker. She married Joseph E. “Pete” Petry on April 3, 1972. They shared 41 years of marriage until his death on May 6, 2013.

Jan was a...

Oct 13, 2021

Ted M. Roberts, age 69, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 13.

Ted was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 9, 1952 to Max E. & Charlotte J. Thomas Roberts. He was a 1970 graduate of Northeastern High School. On August 22, 1970 he married the former Donna Kay Goodwin. They were...

Oct 7, 2021

Charles W. “Chuck” Spurrier, 83, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, October 7.

He was born in Loveland, Ohio on March 31, 1938 to Charles R. & Ada May Jones Spurrier. Chuck was a 1956 graduate of Whitewater High School and served 6 years in the US Army Reserve. He married the former Julia Fields 61 years...

Oct 7, 2021

   Joseph M. Hengstler, 79, of Richmond, passed away at home on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

   He was born in Richmond on January 30, 1942 to Joseph Martin & Allien Cora Chase Hengstler. He worked at Johns-Manville as a journeyman electrician, retiring in 2004 after 42 years of service. He started his own business, Joseph Electric, after retirement. He...

Oct 2, 2021

Sue Duvall, 83, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 2.

She was born Beverly Sue Hill on November 22, 1937 in Wayne County, Indiana to Harold & Martha E. Cox Hill. She married Bob Duvall on June 9, 1968. They were blessed with 2 children.

Sue was a faithful member of the Arba...

Sep 29, 2021

Dewey B. Shepherd, age 74, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 29, in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Bell County, Kentucky, on November 1, 1946, the son of Dewey B. & Pearl M. French Shepherd.

Dewey attended Fountain City High School and later served in the US Army. He married the...

Sep 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Beth Miles announces her sudden passing on Monday, September 27 at the age of 57.

Beth Ann Miles, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a fierce friend.

There is no light that could shine brighter than hers and to be loved by Beth was fierce,...

Sep 21, 2021

James F. Holmes, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 21.

He was born on June 30, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana to Ralph and Mabel Norton Holmes. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1947.

James was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War who served as an aircraft mechanic. He retired after a...