Obituaries

Beverly Black

Beverly Black

Nov 9, 2013

Beverly Elizabeth Black, 61, of Fountain City, passed away in her home on Saturday, November 9.    She was born on February 17, 1952 in Winchester to William H. and Norma J. McCarty Harris, both of whom preceded her in death.    Beverly worked in housekeeping before her employment at Disney Productions in Richmond and later at Keihin IPT Manufacturing...

Winifred Lee Andrews

Winifred Lee Andrews

Oct 24, 2013

Winifred “Winnie” J. Lee Andrews, 84, of Fountain City, formerly of the Modoc community, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.    She was born on August 22, 1929 in Indianapolis to Fred and Orpha Conyers Lamb. She was a graduate of Modoc High School. She formerly worked as a teller at Farmer’s State Bank before...

Ruth Helen Myers

Ruth Helen Myers

Oct 7, 2013

Ruth Helen Myers, 94, formerly of Fountain City, passed away Monday, October 7, at her daughter’s home in Bay Minette, Alabama.    She was born June 30, 1919 in Randolph County, Indiana to Bert and Bessie Swain Bragg. She graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1938. She married Leondas Myers in 1941 and they shared 50 years together before his...

Robert Shewman

Robert Shewman

Oct 4, 2013

Robert L. Shewman, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, October 4.      He was born in Preble County, Ohio on August 7, 1925 to LeRoy and Helen Marguerite “Peggy” Weidner Shewman. He married the former Norma F. Dunham on May 1, 1943. He served in the Army Air Force at the close of World War Two.    Mr. Shewman...

Larry Girdwood

Larry Girdwood

Sep 26, 2013

Lauren David “Larry” Girdwood, 64, of Richmond, went home to join his Savior in the early hours of Thursday, September 26, 2013.    Larry was born on December 6, 1948 in Owosso, Michigan, to Laurence Joseph and Marguerite Ann Dean Girdwood.    Larry was a servant of the Lord and a champion of God’s word who made it his life’s...

June Austin

June Austin

Sep 21, 2013

June Austin, 89, of Fountain City, joined her beloved savior on Saturday, September 21.    She was born November 26, 1923 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio to Merle B. and Cora B. Patterson Ross. She was a 1942 graduate of Eaton High School. She married Francis Austin on October 13, 1945 and shared 58 years of marriage until his death on...

Marjorie McNutt Reimer

Marjorie McNutt Reimer

Sep 18, 2013

Marjorie K. McNutt Reimer, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 18.    She was born on January 30, 1919 to William R. and Opal E. Duke McNutt.    She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1936 and was a retired 30-year employee of Belden.    She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Reimer; niece, Mary Ann Kritsch and...

Kari Johnson

Kari Johnson

Aug 31, 2013

Kari L. Johnson, 38, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 31.    Kari was born on May 9, 1975 in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1993 and earned her Associates Degree from IU East. She married Craig Johnson on September 26, 1998. They were raising their three sons together in a...

Lois Boyd Botkin

Lois Boyd Botkin

Aug 28, 2013

Mrs. Lois Boyd Botkin, 94, formerly of Williamsburg and Parker City, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond.    Lois was born on September 11, 1918 to Charles E. and Eliza Armstrong Boyd and was raised on the family farm north of Williamsburg.    She graduated from Williamsburg High School and Reid Memorial Nursing...

Rosann Rayborn

Rosann Rayborn

Aug 22, 2013

Mrs. Rosann E. “Rosie” Rayborn, 72, of Fountain City, passed away Thursday, August 22.    She was born May 29, 1941 in Richmond to Charles Ray and Josephine Elizabeth Phenis Davis. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Curt Rayborn on January 7, 1960, a union which was blessed with 4 daughters.    Rosann served 38...

Wanda Hartman

Wanda Hartman

Aug 21, 2013

Mrs. Wanda Hartman, 66, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, August 21.    She was born June 26, 1947 in Corbin, KY to Alvie and Lucille Kelley Green.    Wanda owned & operated Wanda’s Beauty Salon for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the First Southern Missionary Baptist Church and Rock Solid Ministry. Wanda enjoyed her time...

Melbaline Smith

Melbaline Smith

Aug 20, 2013

Edith Melbaline (Melba) Smith, age 94, passed away August 20th in St. Petersburg, FL. She was the youngest of 5 children born in Modoc, IN to Sydney and Bessie (Hoots) Shore. She married Clifford Smith in Sept, 1939. Together they lived in Williamsburg, IN where they raised their children, Janet and Michael (deceased 2006). They moved to Florida on a...

Nancy Hill

Nancy Hill

Aug 13, 2013

Nancy C. (Trew) Hill, age 74, from Winchester, went to be with her Savior and Lord and others who have gone on before her on August 13, 2013.  Nancy spent the last couple of years residing at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in Winchester.    Nancy was born October 18, 1938 to Millard and Ruby (Trotter) Trew in Cleveland, Tennessee.  Nancy moved to...

Onnie Charlton

Onnie Charlton

Aug 12, 2013

Onnie Charlton, 84, of Richmond, passed away Monday, August 12.    He was born on April 21, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Joseph and Ada Hensley Charlton. He was a retired farmer and laborer.    Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Hazel; daughter, Loretta Hildebrand, of Williamsburg; sons, Ray Charlton, of Centerville and Dale Charlton, of Greens Fork; several...

Naomi Green

Naomi Green

Aug 3, 2013

Mrs. Naomi Green, 81, of Fountain City, passed away Saturday, August 3.    She was born September 9, 1931 in Richmond to George & Clarice Lamb Byrd. She was united in marriage to Marvin R. Green on September 17, 1946. They were blessed with 4 sons and 1 daughter. Naomi was a Head Start teacher for many years before going...

Scott Railsback

Scott Railsback

Aug 3, 2013

Scott David Railsback, 60, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, August 3 after a six-month struggle with stomach cancer.      Scott was born in Richmond to John and Patricia Railsback. He was married to Susie Sharp on August 26, 1972.  Scott and Susie shared a marriage that will serve as an example of love and devotion to their children and...

Thelma Greathouse

Thelma Greathouse

Aug 2, 2013

Thelma Greathouse, 96, of Williamsburg, passed away Friday, August 2.     She was born February 16, 1917 in Wayne County to Evard R. & Ethel M. Frame Murray. She lived in the Williamsburg community most of her life, where she was a faithful member of the Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene. She served as the church organist for 72 years and...

J. Aaron Smith

J. Aaron Smith

Jul 24, 2013

John Aaron Smith, 88, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, July 24, at Golden Living Center Richmond.    He was born on December 18, 1924 in Holy Cross, Kentucky, the oldest child of Rueben and Anna Belle Medley Smith. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS LST 501 during World War Two with the distinction of serving in...

Rosetta  Bryant

Rosetta Bryant

Jul 24, 2013

Mrs. Rosetta Bryant, 86, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday, July 24.    She was born May 2, 1927 in Livingston, KY to John and Mag Hellard Williams. She was united in marriage to Glendon E. Bryant on January 11, 1947. They were blessed with 2 sons and shared 58 years of marriage before his death in 2005. Mrs. Bryant...

Steve Guard

Steve Guard

Jul 8, 2013

Steve Guard, 51, of Fountain City, passed away Monday, July 8, at his residence.    He was born on November 7, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jim and Barbara Roberts Guard. Steve graduated from Northeastern High School in 1979. He served in the US Air Force from 1979-85. He then worked at Wayne Corp. in Richmond until 1993 and later...