Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2021

   Mr. Ova Johnson, 81, passed away on Monday, June 14.

   Ova was born on October 19, 1939, in Sand Gap, Kentucky to Millard & Grethel Lakes Johnson. He was a 1959 graduate of Whitewater High School. He married the former Marilyn Sue Schneider on November 29, 1959. They were blessed with 61 years and two sons.

   Ova...

Jun 12, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

   Elma C. Rigsby, 95, of Richmond, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 7.

   She was born on January 14, 1926 in Center Township of Wayne County, Indiana to Emil Elsworth & Mildred Fern Plessinger Filby. Elma was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School and attended Ball State Teachers...

Jun 5, 2021

   Pauline Riley, 104, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5 in the comfort of her home in Chandler, Arizona.

   She was born Mary Pauline Hartman on April 20, 1917 in Wayne County, Indiana to Carl Henry and Lottie Mary Nolte Hartman. Pauline was a 1934 graduate of Whitewater High School.

   Pauline was retired from Holthouse...

Jun 3, 2021

   E. Louise Kessler, 96, passed away on Thursday, June 3, at Reid Health.

   She was born Esther Louise Stidham in Fountain City, Indiana, on November 18, 1924, the daughter of Roy & Carrie Marie Thompson Stidham, both of whom preceded her in death. Louise attended Fountain City High School.

   Louise was a member of the Society of...