Rosamary Thornburg
May 5, 2026
Rosemary Thornburg, 73, of New Paris, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5.
She was born October 5, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Wesley S. and Mary E. (Long) Harvey. Rosemary was proud of her West Virginia roots and especially proud to be known as a coal miner’s daughter.
Rosemary devoted her life to serving and caring...
Sandra Freeman
May 3, 2026
Sandra K. Freeman, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday evening, May 3, at the home of her daughter. She was born on November 30, 1962, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Ronald Lee and Phyllis B. Painter Fojtik.
Sandra was raised in Connersville, Indiana and spent most of her adult life between Centerville and Richmond. She was a loving...
Phyllis Lewis
May 2, 2026
Phyllis L. Lewis, 85, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2.
She was born on April 28, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana to John Lester & Ardeth M. Lamb Hunley.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of the New Liberty Christian Church near Lynn. Her life revolved around her family.
Mrs. Lewis will be missed by her children, Jeffrey Lewis & wife, Patricia,...
Daniel Engle
Apr 27, 2026
Daniel W Engle, 93, of Lynn, passed away on Monday morning, April 27, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had lived for several years. Mr. Engle was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 8, 1933, son of Charles Edgar and Leota Lucille Buckmaster Engle. He was a graduate of Lynn High School.
Mr. Engle was a lifelong farmer before his...
James Bunger, Sr.
Apr 23, 2026
James W. “Jim” Bunger, Sr., passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday evening, April 23.
Jim was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 15, 1940. Jim was raised on his family farm near Webster by his maternal grandparents, William J. & Fannie Mae Bond Feasel. He was a 1959 graduate of Webster...
James Sprouse
Apr 18, 2026
James Douglas Sprouse passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids, MI on April 18, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, loyalty, fun-loving nature, and integrity. He never saw problems, only challenges to solve — whether with people, building materials,...
Gilda Germano
Apr 18, 2026
Astrugilde “Gilda” Germano, 79, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18, 2026.
Gilda was born on February 2, 1947, in Sao Miguel, Azores (Portugal) to Jose' & Jardelina (Oliveira) Germano.
Gilda worked for many years in retail sales and formerly owned & operated Gilda’s Handbags & Accessories in Florida. She loved the beach, the sun and saltwater life during...
Louis R. Baumer
Apr 18, 2026
Louis R. “Lou” Baumer, 86, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18. Lou was born on February 23, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Lawrence J. & Ruth Margaret Lawler Baumer. He was a 1958 graduate of Whitewater High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Math from Chadron...
Charles E. Crowe
Apr 11, 2026
February 6, 1936- April 11,2026
He graduated from Lynn High School in 1955 and served in the Army for 3 years. He was employed by Wayne Works and Moorman Manufacturing.
He was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and enjoyed researching his family history.
He was most proud of his family.
He met his wife of 67 years, Rita Stricker...
Beverly Dunkin
Mar 23, 2026
Beverly Ann Dunkin, 76, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Reid Health. She was born on December 15, 1949, in Knox County, Kentucky, to James C. Hinkle and Wilma J. Townsely Hinkle Huff. Bev attended beauty school and worked as a hairstylist for a portion of her life before devoting herself to her family as...
Sara L. Rogers
Mar 22, 2026
Sara Rogers, 45, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, March 22.
Sara was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 15, 1980, the daughter of Robert E. Sr. & Rebecca L. Bolich Ward. She graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1999. She entered a trade apprenticeship with Laborers Local 534. She was currently employed by Pipeliners Union Local 798 as a...
Georgie A. Jones
Mar 21, 2026
Georgie L. Jones, 68, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the presence and care of her family on Saturday, March 21.
Georgie was born in Clinton County, Kentucky, on March 6, 1958, to George Benton & Betty Jean Logan Beaty. She grew up in Muncie, Indiana and attended Muncie Central High School.
Georgie recently retired after a 38-year career at Rosebud...
Lon Rice
Mar 12, 2026
J. Lon Rice, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12. Lon was born on September 18, 1932, in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, the son of Orange W. & Mary Margater Morgan Rice.
Mr. Rice, as his students would remember him, earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana State University. He taught in the...
John R. "Rick" Buroker
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. John R. “Rick” Buroker, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 5.
Rick was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 10, 1948, the son of John C. & Betty J. Webb Buroker. He was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School and attended IU East.
Rick formerly worked at Richmond Gear Works before accepting a position at Belden,...
Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage
Mar 5, 2026
Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage, 78, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, March 5.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 26, 1947, to Robert & Hazel Mae McKee Longfellow. Rose was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and Indiana Business College.
Rose was a faithful member of the Spartanburg Christian Church and was a member...
Michael Andrews
Feb 21, 2026
Michael D. Andrews, 77, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, February 21, at Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
He was born on July 5, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Glen E. & Virginia Bales Andrews. He was a graduate of Union High School.
Michael took pride in his work ethic. He worked for Carlos Grain Elevator in Randolph...
Susan L. Meyer
Feb 19, 2026
Susan Kay Meyer, 76, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Reay and Gladys Richards.
In 1973, she earned her commercial driver’s license and drove a semi-truck throughout the United States and into Canada. She married James P. Meyer on December...
Martha Sparks
Feb 15, 2026
Martha Lee Sparks, 78, passed away on Sunday morning, February 15, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville.
She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 24, 1947, the daughter of Lemon Anthony & Alta M. Shain Case.
Martha formerly worked at Atlas Underwear and Sandmark’s Florist. She was a loving caregiver to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever needed.
Martha is survived by her daughter,...
Brenda Turner
Feb 9, 2026
Brenda S. Turner, 62, of Richmond, passed away on Monday evening, February 9. Brenda was born in Richmond, Indiana, on September 12, 1963, the daughter of Joseph & Betty Pierce Edwards.
Brenda was proud of her long career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved to create by crocheting and drawing. She also enjoyed dancing and being outdoors.
Brenda will be missed...
Steve Clark
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Steven Boyd Clark, 71, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, February 5.
Steve was born on August 3, 1954, and was the son of Boyd and Ceinwen Phelps Clark. He was a 1972 graduate of Northeastern High School and a 1973 graduate of the Nashville Auto & Welding School.
Steve was a faithful member...

