Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

Michael D. Sheets, beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend, was called home on April 3rd surrounded by family. He was 69.

Michael was born November 4th, 1955 at Reid Memorial Hospital, grew up in Fountain City and graduated from Northeastern High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, best friend and wife of 47...

Apr 1, 2025

Aletha E. Cook, 42, passed away at Reid Health on Tuesday afternoon, April 1.

Aletha was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 7, 1982 to Jon & June Stamper Jeffries. Aletha was raised outside Williamsburg and was a 2000 graduate of Northeastern High School, where she was a member of the Varsity Softball Team. She worked as...

Mar 26, 2025

CARL RUSSELL “RUSTY” MILLER

Rusty Miller, of Fountain City, Indiana, made his final farewell after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26th, surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born on February 3, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Robert and Phyllis (Crowe) Miller. One of five siblings, Rusty spent his early years...

Mar 25, 2025

Mrs. Martha Jones, 88, formerly of Lynn, passed away at Millers Merry Manor in Marion, Indiana on Tuesday morning, March 25.

She was born in Monon, Indiana on June 20, 1936 to Paul R. & Verna J. Long Murray. In 1955, Martha won the title of Miss Lafayette. She went on to compete in the Miss Indiana...

Mar 24, 2025

Paul D. Sturgis, 84, of Winchester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday evening, March 24.

Paul was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 5, 1940 to Willard J. & Nellie A. Personette Sturgis. Paul attended Richmond High School. He joined the workforce at an early starting out at the former Paulee Restaurant...

Mar 20, 2025

Dale Robbins, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, March 20 at Reid Health.

Dale was born on January 10, 1937 in New Garden Township to Leo Jefferson and Anna Mae Pike Robbins. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1955. Dale married the former Shelby Longworth on October 6, 1957. They were blessed with three children and 56 years...

Mar 14, 2025

Theodore “Ted” Yandl, 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on March 14th, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 21st, 1968 to Larry A. and Saralee (Sally) Lehman Yandl. He was a 1987 graduate of Northeastern High School.

A skilled welder by trade, Ted took great pride in his craftsmanship, working for many of the local casket companies in Wayne...

Mar 14, 2025

   Virgil B. Love, 86, formerly of Webster, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, March 14.

Virgil was born on January 29, 1939 in New Garden Township,Wayne County, Indiana to Howard C. & Reba E. Gray Love. Hewas a 1957 graduate of Williamsburg High School.

Virgil worked for Dana Corporation in the 1960s. He later owned & operated...

Mar 12, 2025

Linda Frakes-Birch, 81, of Englewood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.

Linda was a dedicated bookkeeper for 34 years Kuhns Mold & Tool/K&B Molded Products in Brookville, Ohio. Linda was known for her meticulous work ethic and unwavering commitment to her profession.

Linda is survived by her beloved sister, Phyllis Horner and brother-in-law, Milford Horner, of Avon, IN. Linda was...

Mar 3, 2025

 Gary Blackwell, 56, passed away at his home on Monday, March 3.

 Gary was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 19, 1968. He attended Richmond High School. Gary worked for himself repairing appliances and enjoyed tinkering with cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

 Gary will be missed by his son, Nathan Blackwell; daughter, Rachel Blackwell; stepson, Josh...

Mar 1, 2025

 Cory B. Gilbert, 57, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday evening, March 1, at Reid Health.

 Cory was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 26, 1967, to Fredric B. & Mollie Lu Kendig Gilbert, both of whom preceded him in death. 

 Cory served in the US Air Force from February 1988 until August 1997. Following his military service, Cory worked as a...

Feb 18, 2025

 Linda J. Lacey, 76, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at Rosebud Village on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born February 14, 1949, in Winchester, Indiana. She lived most of her life in Fountain City and was a 1968 graduate of Northeastern High School. She formerly worked for Hills Roses. Linda loved to Craft and make Teddy Bears to give away....

Feb 17, 2025

 Mrs. Alpha J. Radford, 92, of Richmond, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, February 17.

 She was born August 15, 1932 in Richmond to Landy H. & Clona I. Kolp Norris. Her family moved to Williamsburg when she was 12 years old. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and was very proud to be the first member...

Feb 10, 2025

   William A. Sadler was greeted by Jesus, his wife, his son, and many others when he passed on Feb 10, 2025. Dad, Papaw, Pops, Uncle Bill, Bill, and Billy left us before he had to shovel one more ounce of snow, something he did not look forward to doing. He left just in time to watch the Daytona 500...

Feb 8, 2025

 Charles D. “Charlie” Medaris, 86, of Whitewater, went home peacefully to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife, Edna, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at The Springs of Richmond.

 Charlie was born on April 29, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married the former Edna Faye Newby on December 8, 1956. They shared almost 68 years side by side before...

Feb 3, 2025

 Charles “Verdeen” Harris Sr., 88, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence.

 He was born at home on July 28, 1936 in Randolph County, Indiana, to Guthrie & Luella (Cox) Harris and was a lifelong resident of the Lynn Community. Verdeen married the former Sarah I. Steele on November 22, 1956. They met at church...

Jan 28, 2025

 Peggy L. Gibson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 28. 

 She was the daughter of Darwin R. & Dorothy M. Fuelling Cummins, who preceded her in death.

 She is survived by her friend, Joanne; children, Ed, Jason, Joey (Jackie), Wayne, Shayne (Thomas), Heather (Brad), Quincy (Angie; grandchildren, Alyssa, Cory, Jacob, Avery, Drake, Olivia, Chaynee, Mirannda, Bodhi, Griffin, Kessler, Mason, Caylor, Bryelle,...

Jan 28, 2025

   David Keith Anderson, born December 17, 1956, in Noblesville, IN, passed away, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the Reverend Bob and Ruth (Miller) Anderson, who preceded him in death, and who provided him with a childhood full of love and support.

    David was...

Jan 27, 2025

 Joan Turner, 92, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Willows of Richmond.

 Joan was born in Snow Hill, Indiana on September 5, 1932 to Howard C. “Bus” and Lydia A. Howell Radford. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. She lived all of her life in Williamsburg and Richmond.

 Joan was a homemaker and also worked as...

Jan 23, 2025

   Randall A. Sadler, 67, of Fountain City, passed away onThursday, January 23, at Reid Health.

   Randy was born in in Richmond, Indiana on February 2, 1957 to William A. & Marilyn C. Schankel Sadler. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School. On July 9, 1977, he and the former Kathy L. Owens were wed. They shared 47...