Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Sammy Lee Roberts, 76, of Richmond, IN, died at home after a short illness on July 19, 2025.

Born in Richmond at Reid Hospital on April 3, 1949, Sam was the third child of Gaylen Roberts and Mildred Felty Roberts. He attended school in Richmond until his family moved to their farm near Whitewater. Active in school...

Jul 2, 2025

Glenda C. Nicholson, 87, of Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on Wednesday, July 2.

Glenda was born in Appalachia, Virginia, on September 7, 1937, to Lawrence J., Sr. & Ethel L. Reed Brown. Glenda graduated from Whitewater High School with the Class of 1956. She married Merrill E. Nicholson on November 11, 1956. Their 68-year marriage...

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. Ronald Paul Smith, 69, of Fountain City, Indiana, formerly of the Covington and Dayton, Kentucky area, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, at Reid Health in Richmond.

He was born on July 13, 1955, in Dayton, Kentucky. He was retired as an Injection Mold Tech from Montaplast. He loved watching John Wayne.

Ron will...

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Bernard L. “Bernie” Coyner, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, June 26..

Bernie was born on September 15, 1939, in Teays Valley, West Virginia to Lewis Henry & Goldie Marie Pack Coyner. His family moved to Richmond when he was a child, where he attended Richmond High School.

Bernie enjoyed a career as...

Jun 21, 2025

Mr. Tyrus Y. Mercer, 82, of Richmond, passed away in the comfort of his home while in the presence of his family on Saturday morning, June 21.

Mr. Mercer was born on November 27, 1942, in Harvey, Illinois to Tyrus L. & Ruthmary Young Mercer.

Mr. Mercer lived most of his life in the Richmond...

Jun 16, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family of George Bussberg announces his passing at his residence in Indianapolis on June 16, 2025 at the age of 79 following a two-year illness.

George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Betty; children Steve Bussberg (wife Jen), Stacy Bussberg, and Shannon Bussberg; grandchildren Valerie...

Jun 9, 2025

Richard W. Frame, 81, formerly of Webster, passed away on Monday, June 9, in Dayton, Ohio.

Richard was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 22, 1943, the son of Raymond A. & Mary Alice Keys Frame. He was a 1961 graduate of Webster High School.

Richard worked at Belden for 10 years. He later began...

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. Melvin “Mel” L. Parks, 73, of New Paris, formerly of Randolph County, passed away after a battle with lung cancer on Saturday morning, June 7, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Mel was born on October 24, 1951, in Winchester, Indiana to Frank M. Parks and Gertude Irene Walsh Parks, both of whom preceded him...

May 31, 2025

Thomas L. Greeson, 93, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his family on Saturday morning, May 31.

Tom was born on October 31, 1931, in his family’s home in Union County, Indiana to Walter E. & Elizabeth L. Conner Greeson. He was a 1949 graduate of...

May 22, 2025

Mr. James J. Bowman, 76, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 22, with his wife and daughters at his side.

Jim was born on September 24, 1948, in Hartford City, Indiana to Woodrow Wilson & Esther Lucille Banter Bowman, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jim was a member of...

May 21, 2025

Mr. Thomas Pierce, 80, of Fountain City, joined his wife Dottie in eternal rest on Wednesday morning, May 21.

Tom was born on November 7, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana to Rastis Woodrow & Edith Gertrude Wilson Pierce. He moved to the Fountain City area in the mid-1950s and attended Whitewater High School. Tom married the former Dorothy...

May 19, 2025

Lois Jean Wadsworth, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, May 19, at home.

She was born on July 18, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana to Emery L. & Sarah Elizabeth Snyder Ozbun. She was a homemaker and formerly worked in maintenance at Reid Health.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Rick) Thomas, Carla...

May 15, 2025

Arnold R. Van Winkle, 87, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, May 15 in Tennessee.

Arnold was born on June 10, 1937, in Morrill, Kentucky to Palestine & Chessie Leger Van Winkle. He was raised in the area of Big Hill and Berea, Kentucky. He married the former Rosella Shearer Tanner on March 15, 1966. They were...

May 11, 2025

Bonnie L. Reed, 73, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 11 at Vancrest of Eaton in Eaton, Ohio.

Bonnie was born on April 3, 1952, in Greenville, Ohio to Wilbur J. & Kathryn L. Wills Musselman, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John L. Reed, Sr. on November 20, 1970. They were...

Apr 27, 2025

Travis Lee Mayberry, aged 46, left this earth much too soon on Sunday, April 27, 2025 with his children Silas and Cecelia, his beloved wife Ambyr and his brother Rodney at his side.

Travis was born February 3, 1979 to Philip R. & Sharon S. (Petry) Mayberry. He was lucky to be born with two older brothers,...

Apr 18, 2025

Jackie Kincaid, 79, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, April 18, at Reid Health.

Jackie was born on June 24, 1945 in Randolph County, Indiana to Kenneth A. & Oneda L. Mosier Hoober. She was active in 4-H in her youth and was a 1964 graduate of Richmond High School.

Jackie worked at Alcoa in...

Apr 16, 2025

Shirley J. Cravens, 85, of Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on Wednesday, April 16.

She was born on August 27, 1939 in Connersville, Indiana, to Edward L. & Magaline M. Beard Williams.

Mrs. Cravens formerly worked at Huffy Mfg. before taking a position at Marvel Industries, from where she retired. She was formerly a...

Apr 14, 2025

Joyce Street, 84, formerly of Fountain City, passed away at home on Monday morning, April 14.

She was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 1, 1940 to Howard C. & Ruby L. Weatherly Thomas. She married Larry Street on March 21, 1959. They shared nearly 59 years of marriage until Larry’s death on January 20, 2018.

Apr 13, 2025

Dennis Weinstiger, 68, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Sunday, April 13.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 30, 1956, to Charles Lee Weinstiger & Shirley Ann George Weinstiger. Dennis was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School in Camden, Ohio.

Dennis was a hard-working man and a devoted father. He...

Apr 4, 2025

Jack Phelps, 95, formerly of Williamsburg and Fountain City, died of natural causes on April 4, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond.

He was born on August 5, 1929, in Richmond to Carl J. and Mary (Davies) Phelps. On June 17, 1956, he married Doris Bockhofer.

Jack graduated from Fountain City High School in...