Obituaries

Gene Stamper

Gene Stamper

Mar 24, 2017

Mr. Gene Stamper, 86, passed away on Friday, March 24 at his residence.    He was born in Kimbrell, Kentucky on February 17, 1931 to Henry and Sarah Elizabeth Abney Stamper.    Gene worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad before entering the US Army on Nov. 13, 1952. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, serving in Co. G...

Joan Crome Ray

Joan Crome Ray

Mar 20, 2017

August 17, 1938 – March 20, 2017    Our family is saddened to announce that Joan, cherished and much loved wife of Hendren Ray Jr., passed away peacefully at home.    They were married on June 29th, 1958 at the Webster Methodist Church and have lived happily ever after! Joan graduated from Ball State University and Wayne State University and...

Edward "Ted" Cook

Edward "Ted" Cook

Mar 16, 2017

Mr. Edward T. “Ted” Cook, 75, passed away on Thursday, March 16 at Reid Health due to complications from pneumonia and influenza.    He was born in Greenville, Ohio on March 20, 1941 to Samuel Edward and Ester Smock Cook.    Mr. Cook worked in the drafting room at Hobart Manufacturing until his retirement. He was a member of Fraternal...

George "Boog" Halcomb, Jr.

George "Boog" Halcomb, Jr.

Mar 11, 2017

George G. “Boog” Halcomb, Jr., 41, of Lynn, passed away Saturday, March 11, in Columbus, Ohio.    He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 11, 1975 to George Sr. & Debra Caldwell Halcomb. He was a 1993 graduate of Randolph Southern High School and earned an Associates Degree from ITT Technical Institute. He worked in construction doing hotel renovation...

Daren "Luey" Smith

Daren "Luey" Smith

Mar 6, 2017

Mr. Daren J. “Luey” Smith, 46, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6.    He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 16, 1970 to William Earl and Wilma Jean Brandenburg Smith. He was a 1989 graduate of Northeastern High School and went on to earn Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering...

Olivia Dawn Daugherty

Olivia Dawn Daugherty

Mar 5, 2017

Olivia Dawn Daugherty, 28, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 5.    Olivia was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 25, 1988. She attended Northeastern High School and National Trail High School. Olivia loved her boys more than anything. She loved animals and dreamed of having a garden. She loved her family, which is left broken-hearted by her passing....

Charles R. Spurrier

Charles R. Spurrier

Mar 1, 2017

Charles R. “Chuck” Spurrier, 99, of Richmond, passed away early on Wednesday, March 1, at Reid Health.    He was born in Jonesville, Virginia on November 30, 1917 to Enos Bird and Rebecca Jane Ely Spurrier. He had lived in Wayne County since 1943. He farmed in the Fountain City area and was a tool maker at Alcoa, retiring in...

Marilyn Sadler

Marilyn Sadler

Feb 21, 2017

Three sisters were reunited the morning of February 21, 2017, when Marilyn left earth on her terms and joined them in Heaven. Oh, to see that reunion Connie, Pat, and Marilyn had.    While with us Marilyn led a life full of faith, fun, and family.  Born on June 20, 1939 in Richmond to Charles (Chuck) and Julia Schankel.  Marilyn was raised...

Robert Schweizer

Robert Schweizer

Feb 20, 2017

Mr. Robert L. Schweizer, 85, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, February 20.    He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on May 19, 1931 to Cecil F. and Laura McAdoo Schweizer. He graduated from McKinley High School in Winchester. He served in the US Navy from 1950-54.    Mr. Schweizer was a dairy farmer for many years. He enjoyed...

James E. Prifogle

James E. Prifogle

Feb 17, 2017

James Edward Prifogle, 64, died at the Masonic Home in Franklin, IN on Friday, February 17, 2017.  He was born on Feb. 3, 1952 to John Stanley Prifogle and Bertha Louise Turner Prifogle.    Jim was a 1971 graduate of Northeastern High School, and a 1976 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He earned his MBA degree from...

John Snarr

John Snarr

Feb 16, 2017

Mr. John L. Snarr, 94, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, February 16 at Friends Fellowship Community.    He was born in Salem, Indiana on December 4, 1922 to Marvin and Daisy Voyles Snarr, both of whom preceded him in death. He moved to Wayne County in 1927 and was a 1941 graduate of Fountain City High School. He was...

Martha E. Wright Miller Renschler

Martha E. Wright Miller Renschler

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Martha E. Wright Miller Renschler, age 95, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on February 18, 1921 in Fountain City, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Earl and Ruth Johnson Wright. Martha was a 1939 graduate of Fountain City High School. On May 28, 1940 she was united in marriage to Howard Miller. They were married...

Patricia S. Gard

Patricia S. Gard

Feb 13, 2017

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” S. Gard, 72, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, February 13.    She was born on May 22, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana to Lowell C. and Francis V. Weber Hobbs. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Fred Gard on October 28, 1962. They were blessed with three sons...

Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas

Feb 12, 2017

Mrs. Marilyn P. Thomas, 87, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 12 at her residence.    She was born on February 4, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Herbert S. and Mildred O. Mahan Jacobs. She was a faithful member of Chester Community Church. She worked early in life as a clerk at Reid Memorial Hospital before becoming an insurance...

Jennie Williams

Jennie Williams

Feb 10, 2017

Mrs. Jennie Williams, 57, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, February 10.    She was born on June 2, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama to Gerald and Opal Burns Pollard. She attended Austin Peay State University. She was a publications clerk with the US Civil Service and performed clerical duties at Earlham College after moving to Richmond.    Jennie loved her...

David Noland

David Noland

Feb 10, 2017

Mr. David W. Noland, 77, passed away on Friday, February 10 at his residence.    He was born in Washington County, Ohio on January 5, 1940 to Dayton O. and Virgie Hardie Noland, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a US Air Force veteran.    Mr. Noland was a truck driver for several years. In Richmond, he...

Emily Holt

Emily Holt

Feb 1, 2017

Emily J. Holt, 40, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, February 1.    She was born on October 31, 1976 in Richmond, Indiana to David L. and Carolyn S. Banta Holt. She had worked as a cashier.      Emily will be missed by her children, Shane Cail and Zariel Cail; parents, brother & sister-in-law, David Lee, II and Jamie...

Joseph L. "Mose" Tutterrow

Joseph L. "Mose" Tutterrow

Jan 22, 2017

On Sunday, January 22, 2017, Joseph Loren “Mose” Tutterrow passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family.    He was born on August 11, 1939 to Eblen Andrew Tutterrow and Lorene Polston Tutterrow. He graduated from Webster High School in 1958 and was drafted into the Army in 1962. In 1965 he married Carolyn Frazer and together they share...

Marilyn Helms

Marilyn Helms

Jan 13, 2017

Marilyn C. Helms, 87, passed away on Friday, January 13, at Forest Park.    She was born on July 17, 1929 in Fountain City, Indiana to Merwyn and Thelma Coggeshall Stanford. She lived in Wayne County most of her life and was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church in Richmond. Marilyn worked earlier in life for the Dunn...

Bud Stephens

Bud Stephens

Jan 12, 2017

Robert E. “Bud” Stephens, Jr., 63, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, January 12, at The Villages Regional Medical Center in The Villages, Florida, due to complications from heart disease.    He was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 14, 1953 to Robert E. “Bob” Sr. and Lova Jean Fields Stephens, both of whom preceded him in death. He...