Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

   Iva L. Alexander, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 22.

   She was born Iva L. Pierce in Richmond, Indiana, on May 15, 1943, the daughter of Charles Edward, Sr. & Clara McCord Pierce, both of whom preceded her in death. Iva was a graduate of Brownsville High School.

   Iva was a member of the Middleboro United Methodist...

Nov 16, 2020

Rosetta Shock, 85, passed away peacefully the evening of Monday, November 16th.

Rosetta was born in New Lisbon, Indiana on September 15th, 1935, the daughter of George and Dorothy Wright McKillip. She married James E. “Jim” Shock on April 9th, 1955. They were blessed with three children and 52 years of marriage before his death on December 30th, 2007.

Rosetta...

Nov 15, 2020

Nov 14, 2020

   Mrs. Betty L. Morrison, 91, passed away on Saturday morning, November 14, with her children at her side.

   She was born on February 19, 1929 in Wayne County, Indiana and was a graduate of Whitewater High School.

   Betty enjoyed a long career as a secretary. She started out at AVCO and later worked at the Social Security Office...

Nov 13, 2020

   Mr. William E. “Bill” Kirkman, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, November 13.

   Bill was born on December 5, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana. He married the former Patty Sexton 61 years ago on September 26, 1959. They were blessed with two children, Greg and Vicki.

   Bill was a truck driver and also farmed much of his life....

Nov 6, 2020

Nov 6, 2020

Nov 3, 2020

   Nancy A. Smith, 80, of Richmond, passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 3.

   She was born on August 11, 1940 in Franklin Township of Wayne County, Indiana to Emil Elsworth & Mildred Fern Plessinger Filby. She was a 1958 graduate of Whitewater High School. She married Jon R. “Jack” Smith on April 7, 1974. They were blessed...

Oct 26, 2020

   Mr. Keith E. Grover, 71, passed away on Monday, October 26 at Reid Health.

   Keith was born on February 12, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Kenneth C. & Hazel M. Ruckman Grover, both of whom preceded him in death. Keith was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. He enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the USS...

Oct 25, 2020

   Jerry Martin, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 25.

   Jerry was born December 6, 1942 in North Middletown, Kentucky to Albert “Dick” Jr. and Paralee Fox Martin. He grew up in the Williamsburg area and lived there his whole life.

   Jerry was a hard-working entrepreneur. He was owner and president of Envirotech Extrusion and R2J2....

Oct 20, 2020

   Rachel Johnson Lahue, 82, of Richmond, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 20.

   She was born on July 28, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana to Charley & May Daugherty Cole. She worked for several years at Nettle Creek Industries before taking employment at Marsh Supermarket, where she retired from the meat department after 15 years...

Oct 20, 2020

   Mrs. June A. Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 20.

   She was born June A. Fackson in Richmond, Indiana on March 13, 1936, the daughter of Carter & Loma Goens Fackson. June was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School.

   After a semester at IU, June began a career as a receptionist. She worked...

Oct 16, 2020

   Mrs. Jimmie P. Martin, 76, passed away peacefully in her home south of Fountain City on Friday, October 16.

   Jimmie was born on July 15, 1944 in Randolph County, Indiana to James W. & Mary L. McKinney Hunt. She married John Burgess Martin II 60 years ago on October 8, 1960. They were blessed with two children as they...

Oct 16, 2020

   Ruth Ellen Railsback, 96, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville.

   She was born on June 17, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana to Emmett & Marie Kidwell Faucett. She was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. She married John S. Railsback on March 23, 1953. They were blessed with 5 sons and...

Oct 14, 2020

   Patsy Ann Barker, 85, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 14.

   She was born Patsy Ann Hunt in Randolph County, Indiana, on February 20, 1935, the daughter of Howard Francis and Cleona York Hunt. Patsy was a graduate of Fountain City High School. She married William L. “Bill” Barker on April 1, 1953, and they were blessed with...

Oct 12, 2020

   Mr. Edgar Leo Crouch, 94, of Whitewater, passed away on Monday, October 12 at Reid Health Hospice Unit. He had been in declining health for several weeks prior.

   He was born on January 8, 1926 in Richmond, Indiana to Thomas Jefferson and Estella Hannah Elizabeth Rieker Crouch.

   Upon leaving high school, Edgar attended a trade school and became...

Oct 7, 2020

   Sarah Kaufmann Zook, 43, of Economy, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, at her home.

   She was born on October 29, 1976 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Jacob B. & Mary Stoltzfus Kauffman

   She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish.

   She is survived by her husband, Amos B. Zook; parents; nine children,...

Oct 5, 2020

Oct 4, 2020

In her family’s own words:

   “Our beautiful mother passed away gracefully, in her home surrounded by her family, with the Lord’s hand upon her.

   She was the best mother anyone could ever have and we will miss her so much, but we know we will all be together again one day.”

   Irene was born on May 7, 1935...

Sep 17, 2020

   Mr. Marvin R. Green, 92, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17.

   He was born on May 8, 1928 in Preble County, Ohio to John and Mamie Houser Green. He was united in marriage to the former Naomi Byrd on September 17, 1946. They were blessed with 4 sons and 1 daughter.

   Marvin worked over...