Obituaries

Violet Ghearing

Violet Ghearing

Nov 10, 2003

November 12, 2003 Violet Ghearing, age 92, formerly of Richmond, died Monday (November 10, 2003) in Bartlett, Tennessee. Survivors include four daughter, four sons, a sister, four brothers, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Her husband, William Ghearing Jr., died in 1968. Services will be held on Friday (November 14, 2003) in Southaven, Mississippi....

Phyllis L. Metz

Phyllis L. Metz

Nov 1, 2003

Phyllis L. Metz, age 84, of Richmond, died Saturday (November 1, 2003) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Modoc, Indiana on March 21, 1919 to Warder and Mae Conwell Wright and had lived here most of her life. She was a graduate of Cambridge City High School and she was a homemaker. Survivors include: Husband - Robert Metz (to...

Edith E. Smith

Edith E. Smith

Oct 26, 2003

November 3, 2003 Edith E. Milbourn Smith, age 90, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday (October 26, 2003) in Bradenton, Florida. She was born in Morristown, Indiana on December 5, 1912 to Charles R. and Mary M. Foxworhy Milbourn and had lived in this area most of her life. She attended Earlham College and was a graduate of Purdue University ....

Cord Morris, Jr.

Cord Morris, Jr.

Oct 25, 2003

October 25, 2003 Cord Morris, Jr., age 69, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (October 25, 2003) at the home of his daughter. He was born in Bateville, Kentucky on July 9, 1934 to Cord Sr, and May Spencer Morris and had lived in this area most of his life. He had worked in construction and was a member of Laborers...

William K. Stultz

William K. Stultz

Oct 22, 2003

October 22, 2003 William K. Stultz, age 90, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday (October 22, 2003) at his residence in Rising Sun, Indiana. He was born in Lawrence County, Indiana on February 17, 1913 to Augusta and Anna Deckard Stultz and had lived in Richmond most of his life before moving to Rising Sun after his retirement. He was a...

Robert E. Heitzman

Robert E. Heitzman

Oct 22, 2003

October 23, 2003 The Lord called Robert E. Heitzman home on Wednesday (October 22, 2003) after a lengthly illness while residing at Golden Rule-Beverly Healthcare. He was born in Richmond on July 15, 1926 to Herman and Marie Martha Mathews Heitzman and had lived here most of his life. He had worked as a bartender and was the former owner/operator...

Florence A. "Patches" Renner

Florence A. "Patches" Renner

Oct 21, 2003

October 23, 2003 Florence A. "Patches" Renner, age 56, formerly of Richmond, died unexpectedly Tuesday (October 21, 2003) in LaFollette, Tennessee. She was born in Winchester, Indiana on January 17, 1947 and had lived in Richmond before moving to Tennessee one year ago. Survivors include: Husband - Ernie Eugene Renner (to whom she was married 18 years) Step-sons - Leland...

Clinton E. Austin

Clinton E. Austin

Oct 21, 2003

October 30, 2003 Clinton E. Austin, age 99, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday (October 21, 2003) at Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Survivors include his wife - Louise Nieman Austin Nieces & Nephews Private services will be held in Lutherania Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Gramza will officiate. Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Alice J. Michaels

Alice J. Michaels

Oct 14, 2003

October 16, 2003 Alice J. Michaels, age 69, of Richmond, died Tuesday (October 14, 2003) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis and was a former employee of the Aurora Program at Reid Hospital. Survivors include - Brother - Michael Hunt of Greenfield, Indiana Cousins Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday (October 18, 2003) in Riggle...

Wilburn Longworth

Wilburn Longworth

Oct 11, 2003

October 11, 2003 Wilburn Longworth, age 83, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (October 11, 2003) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Kentucky on August 29, 1920 to Richard and Virginia Nix Longworth and had lived here most of his life. He was a retired employee of Belden Wire and Cable. His wife, Leona M. Chaney Longworth, died on June...

Virginia Buche Lawler

Virginia Buche Lawler

Oct 10, 2003

October 10, 2003 Virginia Buche Lawler, age 94, of Richmond, died Friday morning (October 10, 2003) at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in Richmond on October 17, 1908 to Frederick and Cecilia Meagher Buche and had lived here all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Saint Mary Church. Her husband, Charles Lawler, died in...

George O. Wissel

George O. Wissel

Oct 6, 2003

October 6, 2003 George O. Wissel, age 56, died Monday (October 6, 2003) in Richmond at the home of his sister. He was born in Richmond on April 13, 1947 to Peter and Marcia Clevenger Wissel. He had owned and operated a collection agency in Muncie and had worked for Manpower in Connersville. He had worked as a golf instructor...

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Oct 3, 2003

October 4, 2003 Clarence Wilson, age 89, formerly of Richmond, died Friday evening (October 3, 2003) at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville. He had lived in Richmond before moving to Rushville about four years ago. There are no immediate survivors There are no services or visitation planned. Burial will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday (October 7, 2003) in Earlham...

April Jean Yingst

April Jean Yingst

Sep 23, 2003

September 24, 2003 April Jean Yingst, age 17, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on Tuesday (September 23, 2003) at the home of her aunt. She was born in Richmond on April 5, 1986 and had lived here all of her life. She was a student at the FIND Center and attended the Oasis Ministry Center. Survivors include - Her parents -...

Fern E. Hartman

Fern E. Hartman

Sep 23, 2003

September 23, 2003 Fern E. Hartman, age 94, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (September 23, 2003) at Cherish Health & Living Center. She was born in Eaton, Ohio on October 28, 1908 to Charles H and Grace E. Plummer Cole and had lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She was the former owner/operator of Fern's Caf� and...

Loretta J. Bradley

Loretta J. Bradley

Sep 20, 2003

September 22, 2003 Loretta J. Bradley, age 90, of Richmond, died Saturday (September 20, 2003) in Caldonia, Michigan where she was staying in the home of her nephew. She was born in Peru, Indiana on December 4, 1912 and had lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She was a former employee of Sears and was a retired...

Charles D. Burden

Charles D. Burden

Sep 20, 2003

September 20, 2003 Charles D. Burden, age 81, of New Paris, died Saturday morning (September 20, 2003) at Reid Hospital. He was born in New Paris on October 9, 1921 to Lawrence and Wava McCown Burden and had lived in New Paris most of his life. He was a retired 43 year employee of Belden Wire and Cable and was...

Robert E Veregge

Robert E Veregge

Sep 9, 2003

September 9, 2003 Robert E. Veregge, age 81, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (September 9, 2003) . He was born in Richmond on August 9, 1922 to Howard and Wahnetta Freeman Veregge and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired 43 year employee of Richmond Fireproof Door Company and was a US Army veteran of World...

Gilbert P. Wessel

Gilbert P. Wessel

Sep 6, 2003

September 6, 2003 Gilbert P. Wessel, age 83, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (September 6, 2003) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on April 1, 1920 to Charles A. and Margaret Seery Wessel and had lived here all of his life. He was a member of Saint Andrew Church. Survivors include - Brothers - Charles Wessel of Richmond...

Wilbur E. "Buck" Lantz

Wilbur E. "Buck" Lantz

Sep 3, 2003

September 3, 2003 Wilbur E. "Buck" Lantz, age 94, of Richmond, died Wednesday (September 3, 2003) at Cherish Health and Living Center. He was born in Richmond on June 30, 1909 to Henry and Edna Schnelle Lantz and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired employee of Richmond City Street Department and was a member of...