Obituaries

Patricia Louise Rankin

Patricia Louise Rankin

Nov 17, 2023

Patricia Louise (Weisbrod) Rankin passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Rankin. Pat and Keith were married 69 loving years at the time of his passing. She is survived by four children - Denise Ward (Whiteland), Darrell (Sherry) Rankin (Centerville), Cindy (Joe) Fox, (Zionsville) and Steven Rankin (Richmond), ten grandchildren, twenty-one...

Ruth Ellen Haskett

Ruth Ellen Haskett

Nov 15, 2023

Ruth Ellen Haskett of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with her Lord on November 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and faithful dog "Precious". She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 11, 1943, to John W. Alvey Sr. and Hazel I (Mitchell) Alvey. Ruth was a member of the Nazarene Church of Centerville. She retired from the...

Catherine "Katy" Jeanine Bowling

Catherine "Katy" Jeanine Bowling

Nov 14, 2023

Catherine "Katy" Jeanine Bowling, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 14, 2023 while surrounded by her family. She is survived by her six children who made up the entirety of her world, Jerri Lyn Peed (Dickie), Kim Pegg (Lee), Michael Bowling (Tia), Terri Shouse (Gary), John Bowling (Veronica) and Tommy "the baby" Bowling (Janet). In...

Judy A. Simpson

Judy A. Simpson

Nov 2, 2023

Judy A. Simpson, age 77 of Richmond, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 2, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Clinton County, IN to Simpson Boone and Belle Ely Boone. She married Harold Simpson in Kirklin, Indiana on June 6, 1964. Judy was a loving...

Paula Diane Evans

Paula Diane Evans

Oct 29, 2023

Paula Diane Evans of Richmond, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 22, 1950 to Paul and Elma (Kerr) Eales. Diane was a Northeastern High School graduate, class of 1968 and was married to William A. Evans for 35 years before his passing in 2022. She worked for Belden for 20+...

Luther R. Cummins

Luther R. Cummins

Oct 15, 2023

Luther R. Cummins, age 85 of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 30, 1937, to Cecil and Effie Creech Cummins. He married Pauline Holt on July 26, 1957. Luther worked for UPS early in his working career then he installed carpet for...

Donna Beverly Harvey

Donna Beverly Harvey

Oct 1, 2023

Donna Beverly (Druley) Harvey, age 82 of Richmond, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 23, 1941 to Earl B. and Vivienne (Shilling) Druley. Donna grew up on a farm and had a love for all animals. She was active in 4-H during her school years, graduating from Webster High School. She...

Mica Shawn Griffith

Mica Shawn Griffith

Sep 28, 2023

Mica Shawn Griffith, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1976, to John William "Butch" Griffith and Aileen Pierson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Leah Griffith; children Amiya Griffith and Mica "MJ" Griffith Jr.; father John "Butch" Griffith; mother Aileen Pierson; sister...

Ronald J. Morgan

Ronald J. Morgan

Sep 26, 2023

Ronald J. Morgan "Ron", age 81 of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Liberty, Indiana on June 30, 1942 to Ralph and Ruth (Marcum) Morgan. Ron attended Liberty High School and had worked as a driver for Aunt Millies, retiring in 2004 after 40+ years. He enjoyed watching golf, NASCAR and...

Anita J. Fries (Vance)

Anita J. Fries (Vance)

Sep 25, 2023

Anita J Fries (Vance), age 68, formerly of Richmond, died Monday morning (September 25, 2023) surrounded by her family at home in Lehigh Acres, Florida. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 29, 1954 to Richard and Margaret Vance. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and then Parkview Methodist Nursing School where she obtained her Registered Nursing...

Hazel Marie Fortner

Hazel Marie Fortner

Sep 17, 2023

Hazel Marie Fortner, 78, of Richmond, IN, passed on Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was born on November 16, 1944, in Richmond, IN and was a daughter of the late Claude and Pearl Lewis. She retired from Frontier as a dispatcher. She loved reading, volunteering, helping others and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her brothers...

Donna S. Wheeler

Donna S. Wheeler

Sep 14, 2023

Donna S. Wheeler, age 80 of New Paris, Ohio died Thursday September 14, 2023, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 26, 1943, to Noble and Mary Breeden. Donna enjoyed playing bingo, poker and going bowling. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jack Wheeler; sons Mike and Greg Stevens; siblings Carol Richie, David Breeden...

Ann M. Marcum

Ann M. Marcum

Sep 10, 2023

Ann M. Marcum, age 82, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 10, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 14, 1941 to Ralph and Mary (Sonsini) Williams and had lived here all her life. She was a sewing machine operator for Houston Manufacturing and a member of Saint Mary Church. She enjoyed attending yard...

George Eugene Bartindale

George Eugene Bartindale

Sep 4, 2023

George Eugene Bartindale died peacefully at his daughter's home on September 4, 2023. George was born in Otterbein, Indiana on February 7, 1929 and was the son of George and Bridget Bartindale. George is survived by his daughter Marta Strickland (Rex) of Mount Dora, Fl, son Michael Bartindale (Kathryn) of Saint Charles, IL, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He...

John Stephen Torges

John Stephen Torges

Sep 3, 2023

John Stephen Torges, age 80, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 10, 1943 to George and Marie (Demetrakis) Torges. John was a United States Army Veteran, serving 8 years. He earned his Associate of Applied Science degree from Ohio State University School of Engineering and was the owner...

Thelma Goris

Thelma Goris

Aug 27, 2023

Thelma Goris, age 86, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Reid Health. Born September 10, 1936, in Lafayette, Indiana, Thelma was proud of the fact that she was a PK (Preacher's Kid) and thankful for the Christian upbringing she had from her parents – Rev. George and Martha Goris. A graduate of Richmond High School and Ball State...

Raymond Charles O'Donnell

Raymond Charles O'Donnell

Aug 26, 2023

Raymond Charles O'Donnell Jr., age 77, passed away on August 26, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Abington, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1946 to Raymond Charles Sr. and Doris (Keyes) O'Donnell. After graduating from Bishop Egan High School in Philadelphia he joined the United States Army, serving 4 years. Raymond was a translator for NSA for 3 years...

Marlene Susan Nugent

Marlene Susan Nugent

Aug 25, 2023

Marlene Susan Nugent, age 80, passed away on Friday August 25, 2023 while at home. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 30, 1942 to Kenneth and Margaret (Mosey) Webb and had lived in the area all her life. Susan attended St. Andrew Catholic Church and was a retired housekeeper at St. Andrew Rectory . She loved to cook...

Mark Toschlog

Mark Toschlog

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Toschlog, age 51, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Munich, Germany on April 3, 1972 to Donald E. Toschlog and Cheryl (Berhalter) Toschlog. Mark lived in Florida until age 13 and had lived in the Richmond area for most of his life. He was a supervisor at Richmond Casting where he...

Dudley G. Ramsey

Dudley G. Ramsey

Aug 17, 2023

Dudley G. Ramsey, age 91, died August 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Friends Fellowship Community where he had lived for the past 4 ½ years. He was born March 13, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana to Lewis and Winifred Ramsey before the family moved to Greens Fork when he was a teenager. He graduated from Greens Fork High School...