Obituaries

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Johnson

Dec 4, 2024

 Elizabeth M. “Liz” Johnson, 91, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, at Summers Pointe in Winchester.

 She was born on May 18, 1933, in Randolph County, Indiana to John Henry & Mamie Lora Hauser Green.

 Elizabeth was a faithful member of the Mississinewa Christian Church north of Farmland. She loved to read, solve puzzles and work in her garden.

 Elizabeth...

John Conway

John Conway

Dec 3, 2024

 John E. Conway, 85, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 3, in the warmth and comfort of his own home.

 John was born on November 16, 1939, near Fountain City, Indiana to Frederick M. & Thelma Ada (Jackson) Conway. He was a 1958 graduate of Fountain City High School. John married the former Joyce Nicholson on April...

Edna Medaris

Edna Medaris

Nov 27, 2024

 Edna Faye Medaris, 87, of Whitewater, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Reid Health

 Edna was born on May 17, 1937, in Garrard County, Kentucky to Wilbert & Mary Osborne Newby. She married Charles Medaris on December 8, 1956.

 Edna was a faithful member of the Whitewater Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking for hundreds...

Betsy Lakes

Betsy Lakes

Nov 24, 2024

 Elizabeth H. “Betsy” Lakes, 84, of Greens Fork, passed away at Reid Health on Sunday, November 24.

 Betsy was born in Denver, Colorado on March 30, 1940, to Robert D. & Felicitas Diamant Budd, both of whom preceded her in death. Betsy later moved to New York, where she graduated with the Class of 1958 from Irvington High School in Irvington....

Bob Dillman

Bob Dillman

Oct 24, 2024

   Robert R. "Bob" Dillman, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday morning, October 24, while surrounded by his loving family.

   Bob was born to George Alexander, Jr. & Pearl May Wolfenbarger Dillman in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1934. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. During his service as an...

Rochella Newland

Rochella Newland

Oct 21, 2024

 Rochella Newland, 71, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, October 21 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville.

 Born on June 16, 1953 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph M., Newland, Jr. & Eula Holbrook Newland.

 Rochella was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. She was a participant in Special Olympics and when her health permitted,...

Jan Vogelsong, Sr.

Jan Vogelsong, Sr.

Oct 14, 2024

 Mr. Jan A. Vogelsong, Sr., 90, of Richmond, passed away in Largo, Florida on October 14, 2024.

 Jan was born on September 19, 1934 in Richmond to Wilbur Ogborn & Iris Igelman Vogelsong. He was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High School and was a US Army veteran. Jan married the former Sue Newman on August 19, 1956. They were blessed with...

Tod Roberts

Tod Roberts

Oct 12, 2024

 Tod R. Roberts, 54, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Saturday morning, October 12.

 Tod was born on November 10, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1988 graduate of Northeastern High School. He was self-employed as a carpet & flooring installer. He used to race a dirt track car and currently was working to bring his 1969 Camaro back...

June Brookshear

June Brookshear

Sep 22, 2024

 Mrs. A. June Brookshear, 93, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22.

 June was born in Lenoir City, Tennessee on May 20, 1931 to William Henry & Grace Lois Williams Garrett. She married Allen E. Brookshear on July 25, 1950. They were blessed with two sons and 68 years of marriage before his death...

Bev Moreland

Bev Moreland

Sep 16, 2024

 Beverly Sue Moreland, 75, of Modoc, passed away on Monday, September 16 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie.

 Bev was born on December 3, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to William T. & Pauline Peters Cole.

 Bev enjoyed a long career working in physical therapy, retiring in 2004. Following retirement, she served as a volunteer at Reid Health. She loved her family...

Joan Seider

Joan Seider

Sep 15, 2024

 Joan Elaine Seider, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. 

 Joan was born on April 13, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Boyd Webb and Velma (Cox) Webb. She married Robert L. Seider on June 2, 1973, in Richmond.

Joan graduated from Northeastern High School in Fountain City, Indiana and...

Shirley Hall Lindsey

Shirley Hall Lindsey

Sep 15, 2024

 

 Shirley Jean Lindsey, 70, of Richmond, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare Richmond on Sunday, September 15.

She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on March 31, 1954,to Dewain G. “Bud” & Barbara J. Hayhurst Hall, both of whom preceded her in death. 

 Shirley was a graduate of National Trail High School. She worked as a waitress for several years before moving into...

Amy Jo Laswell

Amy Jo Laswell

Sep 4, 2024

 Amy Jo Laswell, 55, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Wednesday, September 4.

 Amy was born on November 28, 1968, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth D. “Ken” & Janet S. Gwin Laswell.

 Amy loved the gift of life and grasped at every opportunity to gain strength and grow. She attended Camp Isanogel for 12 years and as a young...

Rob Orrill

Rob Orrill

Aug 19, 2024

 Rob Orrill, 58, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday evening, August 19.

 He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 11, 1965 to Terry L. & Linda S. Turner Orrill. Rob was a 1984 graduate of National Trail High School, where he was a pitcher on the baseball team.

 Rob worked as a foundry...

Ronda K. Comer

Ronda K. Comer

Aug 15, 2024

 Ronda K. Comer, 72, of Lynn, snuck away on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024, with her daughter and grandson, Zebulon, nearby her side.

 Born on November 4, 1951 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ronald and Hazel (Harris) Mills, both of whom preceded her in death.

 Ronda graduated from Randolph Southern High School. She was formerly employed at...

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Aug 14, 2024

 Mr. Ben Elliott Foster, 77, of Richmond, passed away at The Willows of Richmond on Wednesday, August 14.

 Ben was born in Red Bluff, California on May 10, 1947, to Marion Benjamin and Mamie Lois Stotts Foster, both of whom preceded him in death.

 Ben worked as a logger in the California timber industry. When better health permitted, he enjoyed gardening.

 Ben is...

Michael Harshman

Michael Harshman

Aug 10, 2024

 Mr. Michael E. Harshman, 75, of Spartanburg, passed away at Reid Health on Saturday, August 10.

 Mike was born in Winchester, Indiana on May 28, 1949, to James Marion & Elizabeth Ann Ratlieff Harshman. He was a 1968 graduate of Randolph Southern High School and later served in the US Army. He spent many years on the road as a truck...

Barry Whalen

Barry Whalen

Aug 3, 2024

 Mr. Barry D. Whalen, 73, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3.

 Barry was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 7, 1950, to Rev. Robert Keith & Geneva D. McClurg Whalen Shiverdecker. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School.

 Barry enlisted in the US Navy and received his Honorable Discharge after four years of service. He...

Valeria LaFuze

Valeria LaFuze

Jul 27, 2024

 Valeria Ann LaFuze, 73, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 27.

 Born on September 7, 1950 in Union City, Indiana, she was the daughter of Rachel Harshman Austin and J. Max Austin.

 Valeria worked for Spartan Casket and Milso Casket Co. before her retirement. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Carolyn Sandlin

Carolyn Sandlin

Jul 6, 2024

 Carolyn (Wilson) Sandlin age 89, left her earthly home on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

 Carolyn was a loving, giving person and was ready to join her heavenly Father. “I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was blind, but now I see.”

 Carolyn was born in Rushville, Indiana on April 29, 1935 to Isaac & Mary Wilson. They moved to Laurel, Indiana,...