Obituaries

Dwight Holloway

Dwight Holloway

Dec 30, 2022

Dwight E. Holloway, 67, born in Richmond on April 27th, 1955 to John and Betty (Hensley) Holloway; passed away on December 30th, 2022 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie, Indiana after a short battle with cancer. He served 2 tours in the United States Air Force and was a lifelong member of the community of Richmond. He was a caring,...

Gretchen A. Walter

Gretchen A. Walter

Dec 28, 2022

Gretchen A. Walter, age 58, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 7, 1964 to Palmer E. and Betty Bowmer Walter. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Cortney Walter of Richmond, Indiana; siblings Terry Walter of Centerville, Indiana, Tanya Staud of Denison, Texas and Mary Durham of...

Brandon Boomershine

Brandon Boomershine

Dec 19, 2022

Brandon Boomershine, age 31 of Richmond, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 19, 2022, after a lifelong battle with addiction and depression. Brandon was fighting to overcome these struggles and striving to be the father and husband he had always dreamt of being. Brandon, or B Brezzy, or B Rose as we all knew him, was...

Brandy Jo Fox

Brandy Jo Fox

Dec 10, 2022

Brandy Jo Fox, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 10, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1980 to Donnie Allen and Ginger Wright McFarland. Brandy graduated from Richmond High School in 1999 and has lived in the Richmond area all her life. She was an avid racecar fan, John Gill and Jimmy Owens being...

Larry Lee Sandifar Sr.

Larry Lee Sandifar Sr.

Dec 7, 2022

Larry Lee Sandifar Sr., a well-respected businessman, passed away December 7, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 27, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana to Dallas Sandifar and Jean Cogan. Larry was the owner/operator of Sandifar Tax service in Wayne County since 1975. He has served clients from all over the country and is known for...

Helen Sizemore

Helen Sizemore

Nov 30, 2022

RICHMOND, IN- Helen Sizemore, age 87, died peacefully at Ambassador Health Care November 30th, 2022, following a long battle with diabetes and kidney complications. Born August 12, 1935, in Albany, Kentucky to Bruce and Edna Marsh, Helen's early childhood was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio where she graduated from Samual Ach Jr. High (1951) followed by graduation with honors at Hughes...

Byron "Doc" Schull

Byron "Doc" Schull

Nov 29, 2022

Byron "Doc" Schull, age 95, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at his residence in Richmond. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 16, 1927 to Noel A. and Carrie M. (Moyer) Schull. Byron is a WWII United States Army Air Corps Veteran and was a member of First Christian Church, former president of Wayne County Bowling Association,...

Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

Nov 25, 2022

Patricia Ann Miller (Velten) , age 94, Richmond, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Arbor Trace Senior Living. She was born February 20, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio to Victor and Dorothy Velten. The family moved to Richmond when Pat was in elementary school. She attended St Mary Catholic School and graduated from Richmond High School in...

Kathleen S. Ferraro

Kathleen S. Ferraro

Nov 25, 2022

Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro, 84, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Golden Rule Care Center. She was born in London, Ohio on August 22, 1938 to Edward Fleming and Marjorie (Cooney) Fleming. Kathleen married Richard H. Golden in May 1960 and together they had five children. She worked as a...

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Pipes

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Pipes

Nov 24, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Pipes, age 66 of Richmond passed away peacefully, Thursday November 24, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1956, to George Gordon Pipes and Viola Mae Warne Pipes in Winchester, Indiana and had lived in the area for most of his life. Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed golf trips with his son Trent, taking...

Brittany Marie Defibaugh-Hebert

Brittany Marie Defibaugh-Hebert

Nov 13, 2022

Brittany Marie Defibaugh-Hebert, age 28, passed away at home on Sunday November 13, 2022. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 14, 1994 to Phillip and Deborah Perry Defibaugh. She worked for the public school system as a cook and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. No services will be held at this time.

"Bill Baumer"

"Bill Baumer"

Nov 11, 2022

William Allen Baumer, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana passed away November 11, 2022 surrounded by family. Bill was born August 11, 1941 to Charles and Leota (Austerman) Baumer in Wayne Co Indiana. Bill graduated in 1960 from Richmond High School and married Eileen Kurtz, July 1, 1961. Aside from being a lending officer at Second National Bank, Bill was engaged...

Amanda R. Tarter

Amanda R. Tarter

Nov 7, 2022

Amanda R. Tarter, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana succumbed to complications from pneumonia on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 11, 1983, to Danny Tarter and Rebecca "Becky" Andrews. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked for Macy's call center based out of Mason, Ohio. Left to cherish...

Dale Owen Luce

Dale Owen Luce

Nov 6, 2022

Dale Owen Luce, age 58 of Centerville, died Sunday morning (November 6, 2022) at his home. He was born on February 2, 1964 in Orange County, California to Walter Frances Luce and Rita Lavonne Moore. Dale was a Veteran of the US Army and worked for the United States postal service as a mail carrier for 20 years. He lived...

Annas K. Davis

Annas K. Davis

Oct 19, 2022

Annas K. Davis, 94, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Sanders Glen Assisted Living Facility in Westfield, Indiana on the morning of October 19, 2022. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 3, 1928 to William and Hazel Riggs Blommel. She was a 1946 Graduate of Connersville High School and was a member of Delta...

Elizabeth Anne (Pappano) Maddox

Elizabeth Anne (Pappano) Maddox

Oct 19, 2022

Elizabeth Anne (Pappano) Maddox, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died October 19, 2022. Born January 26, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph and Carmela Gervasio Pappano, Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Being a first-generation American born of Italian immigrant parents, she was extremely proud of her Italian heritage. She also felt privileged to have had the unique experience...

Gilbert M. "Gill" Turner

Gilbert M. "Gill" Turner

Oct 16, 2022

Gilbert M. "Gil" Turner, age 88, passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born in McMinnville, TN on June 28, 1934 to Arthur and Ethel Stembridge Turner. Gil grew up in Delaware County, attended and graduated from Royerton High School in 1954 and served in the United States Army. He graduated from Ball State University...

Timmie C. Black

Timmie C. Black

Oct 8, 2022

Timmie C. Black, age 73, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022 at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on February 11, 1949 to James and Mattie Katherine Murray Black. Tim worked in the tool and dye trade and retired from Osborne International. Tim leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Sylvia Black; son Timothy Allen Black (Rachael); daughters...

Harley F. Farrar

Harley F. Farrar

Oct 8, 2022

Harley F. Farrar, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2022 at Reid Hospital. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 3, 1938 to Jesse and Helen Stout Farrar. Harley served in the US Navy for over 14 years, stationed overseas in the Philippines where he met Mercedes Sagum. They were eventually married on July 20,...

Mary Louise Vogelgesang

Mary Louise Vogelgesang

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Louise Vogelgesang passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born December 17,1933 to Charles and Ann DeMeo in Richmond, IN. Mary lived here all her life. She was a member of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and was a 50-year member of the YMI. She worked for Western Southern Life insurance and for...