Obituaries

Larry Williams

Apr 6, 2019

   Lawrence “Larry” Lee Williams, 83, left for heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

   Born September 26, 1935, to Harry and Edna Waddell Williams, Larry was a good-hearted man who liked to help people – quietly and graciously, with no strings attached. He was a rare gem who knew how to live an uncomplicated but completely fulfilling life, filled with...

Joan Esarey

Mar 26, 2019

   Joan Esarey, 84, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26.

   She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1934 to Howard Orah and Lucille Hoyer Brady, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1952 graduate of McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science...

Marvin Wayne Rhoads

Mar 16, 2019

   Marvin Wayne Rhoads departed this life on March 16, 2019, at the age of 73.

   Marvin was born April 15, 1945 at St. Edwards Hospital, New Albany, IN to Melvin Russell Rhoads and Victoria Eunice Rainbolt Rhoads Kendall.  Marvin and his family lived in Corydon, IN until December 1957 at which time they moved to Williamsburg, IN.

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Phyllis Suthard

Mar 7, 2019

   Phyllis J. Suthard, 79, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, March 7, at Reid Health.

   She was born on April 7, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to John H. and Mary Frances Delucio Kohr Shaffer.

   Phyllis was a 1957 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked in manufacturing in Richmond. She enjoyed the company of many special friends...

Jerry Ketron

Feb 27, 2019

 

   Jerry F. Ketron aged 65, left the earth too soon on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

   He was born on December 11, 1953 in Richmond to Frank and Frances (Masters) Ketron. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and Purdue University.

   Jerry loved aviation and was proud of his father's Air Force career and service....

Jeanie Stamper

Feb 4, 2019

   Mrs. Valerie Jean “Jeanie” McMullen Stamper, 84, of Greens Fork, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2019. She passed away at home surrounded by family.

   She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on July 25, 1934 to Clyde and Bertha Long McMullen. She was one of ten kids. She married Herbert Stamper and...

Walter Hersey

Feb 1, 2019

   Walter B. Hersey, Jr., 83, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away in his home on Friday, February 1.

   He was born in in Richmond, Indiana on September 21, 1935 to Walter B., Sr. and Mary Goodlin Hersey. Walt enlisted in the US Army on July 1, 1953, serving as a Combat Engineer until his honorable discharge on June 21,...

Donald DeLong, Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

   Donald Eugene Delong, Sr., 79, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, February 1, at Reid Health.

   He was born on May 2, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to James and Florence Stanton DeLong. He had worked as a roustabout for many years for Poor Jack’s Amusements before retirement.

   Don will be missed by his children, Donald DeLong, Jr.,...

Michael Armstrong

Jan 27, 2019

   Michael Allen Armstrong, who had traveled around the world four times and to 59 different countries, made his final journey on January 27, 2019 to the home of his Heavenly Father.

   He was born on May 1, 1948, to Patricia Norris Armstrong Dale and Paul E. Armstrong.

   Mike retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees after serving 22½...

Jack O'Neil Anderson, Sr.

Jan 14, 2019

   Mr. Jack O’Neil Anderson, Sr., 83, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, January 14.

   Jack was born in Wayne County, Indiana on April 14, 1935 to Fred A. Sr. and Aletha Ruth Bryan Anderson. He was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School and married the former Aleatta Abraham on...

Helen Bullock

Jan 9, 2019

   Helen Bullock, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 9, following a long illness.

   Helen was born on October 26, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana to Morris & Hollie Sizemore Smith. She attended Northeastern High School and worked as a secretary and homemaker.

   Helen will be missed by her husband of 36 years, Robert L....

Janet Harris

Jan 4, 2019

   Janet Rose Harris, 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, January 4, at Reid Health.

   She was born on April 10, 1933 in Boston, Indiana to Lawrence B. and Blanche Miller Austerman. She graduated from Richmond High School. She married Warren Keith Harris on June 28, 1952. They were blessed with nearly 61 years of marriage and...

J. Robert "Bob" Plankenhorn

Jan 1, 2019

   James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn passed away peacefully in his home early January 1, 2019.  Born June 28, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Erma (Newman) Plankenhorn, he was 91 years old.   Survivors include: Mary, his loving wife of 68 years; son, Rob and his wife Connie of Indianapolis; son, Dan of Palo Alto; 3 grandchildren, Robbie, David and...

Edith Nichols

Dec 24, 2018

   Edith J. Nichols, 79, of Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24.

   She was born on July 13, 1939. She married Douglas A. Nichols on September 5, 1959. They were blessed with seven children and almost 32 years of marriage before his death on August 5, 1991.

   Edith will be missed by her...

Billy Townsend

Dec 21, 2018

   Mr. Billy E. Townsend, 89, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, December 21 at Arbor Trace.

   He was born on May 21, 1929 in Randolph County, Indiana to Harold and Marguerite Lammott Townsend. He was a 1947 graduate of Lynn High School. He earned his BS in Education from Purdue University in 1951 and his MS in Education from...

Kay Olivia Lewis

Dec 19, 2018

JoAnn Chenoweth

Dec 15, 2018

   JoAnn May Chenoweth, 88, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

   She was born JoAnn May Ihlstrom on April 2, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Erik E. and May Katherine Parent Ihlstrom. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1948, during which time she was a member of Jack Kurkowski’s Xylophone Band. She attended...

Jon Hitch

Dec 3, 2018

 

   Jon Hitch, 76, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, in the comfort of his home.

   He was born in in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 24, 1942 to Herbert and Virginia Armstrong Hitch, both of whom preceded him in death. Jon was raised in the area of Bainbridge, Indiana and attended Butler University and...

John Benner

Nov 24, 2018

   Mr. John William Benner, 98, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 24.

   He was born on November 6, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Mabel Alexander Benner. He attended Richmond High School.

   Mr. Benner served in the US Navy Seabees from June 23, 1943 to November 12, 1945. He was stationed on the...

Hannah R. Glick

Nov 23, 2018

   Hannah R. Glick, 49, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, November 23, at her home.

   She was born on September 27, 1969 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Jonas, Sr. and Fannie Zook Esh.

   She is survived by her husband, David I. Glick; parents; daughters, Emma Glick, Elizabeth Glick Lapp (Eli), Martha Glick and Fannie Ruth Glick; sons, Elam...