Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2021

Troy Wayne Young, 69, of Richmond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Troy was born in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Kentucky on April 28, 1952 to Raymond and Ida Mae Moore Young. He worked at Philco Ford/Visteon for 32 years, retiring in 2006. He married the love of his life, Connie Sue Johnson, on...

Sep 6, 2021

Naomi F. Hutchens – LaRose, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Reid Hospital.

Naomi was born on February 12, 1940, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Naomi was a homemaker. She returned to school to earn her high school diploma from Richmond High School in 1991. Naomi attended Light House Church. She enjoyed collecting porcelain...

Aug 9, 2021

   Debbie Ellison, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, August 9.

   She was born Debbie Lynn Weiss on January 6, 1958 in Richmond, Indiana to Roy Elmer & Minnie Berneice Kidwell Weiss. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Northeastern High School. She married Andy Ellison on December 30, 1985. They were blessed with two sons and nearly 27...

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Jul 18, 2021

   Bernice Snyder,92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18.

   She was born Anna Bernice Hammontree on November 9, 1928 in Wayne County, Indiana to Clarence & Verna Sue Barton Hammontree. She was a 1947 graduate of Whitewater High School. She married Donald E. Snyder on June 4, 1948. They were blessed with two daughters and 67...

Jul 18, 2021

   Roy Lee Shockney, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2021 after a 30-year battle with cancer.

   Roy was born near Winchester, Indiana on February 25, 1941 to Vernon and Helen Baldwin Shockney. He was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. On May 30, 1963 he married Rene Conner and they...

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 25, 2021

   Earl Williams, 90, formerly of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 25 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle.

   Earl was born on January 19, 1931 to Joseph W. & Elsie L. Frame Williams. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1950 and married the former Marcena L. Oler on June 10,...

Jun 20, 2021

   Donald E. “Donnie” Longfellow, Jr., 65, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. 

   Donnie was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 30, 1955 to Donald E., Sr. & Willia Mae Heigle Longfellow, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School and later graduated...