Obituaries

Monte D. Cowen

Monte D. Cowen

Nov 22, 2017

Monte Duane Cowen, 48, of Spartanburg, followed God’s path Home on Wednesday, November 22.    He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 8, 1969 to Sidney Duane and Rose Marie Longfellow Cowen. Monte was a 1988 graduate of Randolph Southern High School and attended Ball State University.    Monte centered his life around Christ and kids. He was a...

Larry Darr

Larry Darr

Nov 16, 2017

Lawrence E. “Larry” Darr, 71, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16.    Larry was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 19, 1946 to Gordon and Opal Gilliland Darr, both of whom preceded him in death. He formerly worked at RP&L and Kemper Cabinets in Richmond before taking a position at Richmond State Hospital, where he...

Payson Paige Parker

Payson Paige Parker

Nov 10, 2017

Payson Paige Parker, infant daughter of Lexus Rae Fultz and Brennen Dean Parker of Richmond, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, November 10, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, six hours after her birth at Reid Health in Richmond.    Payson will always be remembered by her mom and dad, her maternal grandparents, Laura DeArmond and Lanny Fultz;...

Ron Clabaugh

Ron Clabaugh

Nov 4, 2017

Ronald Earl Clabaugh, 69, of Hagerstown, wants you to know that on November 4, “The old man took his dog to the dark side of the moon.”.    He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 8, 1948 to Jim and Viola Melling Clabaugh, both of whom preceded him in death. He served in the US Navy from 1965-69. He...

Sarah McNutt Hegedus

Sarah McNutt Hegedus

Oct 29, 2017

Sarah J. McNutt Hegedus, 97, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, in Winter Garden, Florida.    She was born on December 14, 1919 in Fountain City, Indiana to Vernon D. and Garnet M. Wolfe McNutt, both of whom preceded her in death.    Mrs. Hegedus was raised in the Fountain City community. She was formerly...

Dr. John Pierre Burgess

Dr. John Pierre Burgess

Oct 28, 2017

John Pierre Burgess, age 92, died October 28 at Friends Fellowship in Richmond, Indiana.      He was born on July 1, 1925 in Whitewater, Indiana to John Manning and Doris Abel Burgess.      Dr. Burgess was a lover of learning and focused his career on increasing the quality of rural education in Whitewater, Indiana and West Virginia.  He was a proud...

Dick Webb

Dick Webb

Oct 25, 2017

Mr. John Richard “Dick” Webb, 83, of Richmond, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday, October 25.    He was born on September 9, 1934 in Gainesville, Florida to Shanley and Alma McHaffey Webb. He was a US Army veteran.    Dick spent his earlier years in Florida, where he served 25 years as a deputy with the Alachua...

Don Renyer

Don Renyer

Oct 6, 2017

Donald J. Renyer, Sr., 83, of Henryville, IN, crossed to the other side at 10:51 AM on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his home.    Born June 3, 1934 in Oxford, OH, he was the son of Peter Anthony and Emma (McGaffeney) Renyer.    Don was known to many as “Red” or “Reindeer”. He was a 1952 McGuffey High School...

Norma Sittloh

Norma Sittloh

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Norma Jean Sittloh, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 6.     She was born on July 12, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to Leslie M. and Pearl Coffman Shute. She was a 1942 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She married Donald L. Sittloh on September 16, 1945. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage before his...

Nathan King

Nathan King

Sep 21, 2017

Nathan Michael King, 32, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday evening, September 21, from the comfort of his home with his family at his side.    He was born on June 3, 1985 in Richmond to Michael J. and Carol E. Goff King. Nathan graduated from Northeastern High School in 2003. He attended Indiana Wesleyan University and...

Kitty Sheets

Kitty Sheets

Sep 15, 2017

Katherine May “Kitty” Sheets, 81, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 15.    She was born on March 21, 1936 in Richmond, Indiana to Charles H. and Grace Lillian Wilson Vance, both of whom preceded her in death. Kitty married John “Bud” Sheets on March 24, 1955. They were blessed with three children...

Vance Moore

Vance Moore

Sep 2, 2017

Mr. Lloyd “Vance” Moore passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 2, in Richmond, Indiana at the age of 72.    Vance was born on January 14, 1945 in Indianapolis to L. Ivan Moore and Annabelle Mood Moore. A graduate of Indiana University, Vance worked as Personnel Manager for Johnson County Hospital, and later in...

Barbara Hartman

Barbara Hartman

Aug 23, 2017

Barbara J. Hartman, 88, of Richmond, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Wednesday, August 23 at The Springs of Richmond.    She was born on January 4, 1929 in Richmond to Clarence and Leta Chenoweth Snyder, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William H. “Bill” Hartman on November 6, 1953. They were blessed with three children and...

Pamela Helton

Pamela Helton

Aug 15, 2017

Pamela Helton, 68, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15.    She was born on January 15, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Jimmie and Vernis Delph Lipps, both of whom preceded her in death. Her father was a career soldier in the US Army, which offered her the opportunity to live around the...

Elmer Sterwerf

Elmer Sterwerf

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. Elmer Andrew Sterwerf, 86, formerly of the Connersville area, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14.    He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 11, 1931 to William and Mary Swissler Sterwerf. Mr. Sterwerf was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for AVCO and later D&M, retiring after 35 years...

Gail Dickerson

Gail Dickerson

Aug 12, 2017

Mrs. Darinda Gail Dickerson, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, August 12.    She was born in Muncie, Indiana on April 30, 1954 to Carmon Earl Clouse, Sr. and Callie Howell Clouse.      After receiving her own GED, Gail went on to become a GED teacher with Wayne County OIC. She enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to Christian music...

Martha Hill

Martha Hill

Aug 10, 2017

Martha E. Hill, 99, of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, August 10 at Arbor Trace.    She was born on March 31, 1918 in Henry County, Indiana to Martin L. and Maude Garner Cox. She married Harold Hill on November 23, 1935. They were blessed with eight children and shared 54 years together until his death on January 12,...

James R' "Jimmy"  Fields

James R' "Jimmy" Fields

Jul 24, 2017

Mr. James R. “Jimmy” Fields, 61, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24.    He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1956 to Robert E. and Joyce Hale Fields, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School.    Jimmy recently retired from Reid...

Jeanette F. Lunsford Charles

Jeanette F. Lunsford Charles

Jul 6, 2017

Mrs. Jeanette F. Lunsford Charles, 71, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, July 6.    She was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 9, 1946 to Richard and Esther Druley Lunsford, both of whom preceded her in death. She retired from Dana in 2003 after 30 years of service. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with...

Phillip Crawford

Phillip Crawford

Jul 1, 2017

Mr. Phillip C. Crawford, 87, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, July 1.    He was born in Union City, Indiana on April 4, 1930 to George and Myrna Crawford. He served briefly in the US Navy and was a US Army veteran.    Mr. Crawford was a heavy equipment operator and worked in construction. He used to race at...