Obituaries

James O. Harrison Sr.

James O. Harrison Sr.

Mar 26, 2021

James O. Harrison, Sr., age 90, died Friday morning (March 26, 2021) at Reid Health. He was born on December 16, 1930 in Castine, Ohio to Harry and Mabel Strickler Harrison and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had been employed by the National Cash Register...

Carol Haler

Carol Haler

Mar 19, 2021

Carol Haler, age 76 of Richmond passed away Friday (March 19, 2021) at Reid Hospital. She was born in New Paris, Ohio on March 6, 1945 to Clessie and Esther Mitchell Day. Left to cherish her memory are her children Joan (Gene) Halcomb, Tamara Day Ramey, David Haler and Scott (Nicole) Haler; siblings Marilyn (Jerry) Schmitt, Jeff Moore and Charlie...

Stephen Holland

Stephen Holland

Mar 16, 2021

Stephen Holland, age 42, of Richmond, died on Tuesday March 16, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 27, 1978 to Steve and Marry Hogston Holland and had lived in the Richmond area all his life. Stephen graduated Richmond High School in 1998, was a member of St. Andrews Church and an Eagle Scout. He loved fishing, motorcycles,...

Martha M. Moore

Martha M. Moore

Mar 14, 2021

Martha Mildred Grounds Moore, age 94, of Richmond, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on the family farm in Morgan County, Indiana on January 19, 1927. She was one of 12 children born to Ralph and Flossie (Murphy) Grounds. She grew up on the farm and graduated from Paragon High School in 1946....

Ernie R. Pence

Ernie R. Pence

Mar 7, 2021

Ernie R. Pence, age 64, of Eaton Ohio, was received by the Lord on Sunday March 7th, 2021. Ernie was born on December 5, 1956, to Dale and Julia Pence. He graduated from National Trail High School and went on to lead a full life as a Machinist for Parker Hannifin, a volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT on Rescue Squad,...

Paul Kriese

Paul Kriese

Mar 6, 2021

D. Paul Kriese, age 77, passed away on Saturday morning (March 6, 2021) at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana. Paul was born in Buffalo, New York on August 15, 1943 to Richard and Florence Kriese but has lived and worked in Richmond for the past four decades. Education was always a high priority in Paul's life, achieving a baccalaureate,...

Thomas A. Lane

Thomas A. Lane

Mar 6, 2021

Thomas A. Lane, age 73 of Lynn Indiana passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Phillip and Madeline (Miller) Lane. Tom was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served four years on...

Ronald D. Wright

Ronald D. Wright

Feb 27, 2021

Ronald D. Wright, age 83 of Richmond passed away Saturday (February 27, 2021) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, IN on November 7, 1937 to St. Elmo and Edith Haymaker Wright and had lived here all of his life. Ron retired from Alcoa after 30+ years and spent his retirement fishing, playing music and enjoying life with his...

Roger C. Yesh

Roger C. Yesh

Feb 18, 2021

Roger C. Yesh, age 90, passed away on February 18, 2021 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Bronson, Michigan to Joseph and Gertrude (Kolassa) Yesh on July 8, 1930. He graduated from Bronson High School in 1949. He was a member of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. Roger married his love...

J.C. Phillips

J.C. Phillips

Feb 17, 2021

J.C. Phillips, 78, Richmond, Indiana left this world on February 17th, 2021 to join his beloved wife, Lorene Phillips in God's prepared place. He left on his terms and his way surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesday, February 24th at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, followed by his funeral service at 2 pm. All who...

Glenda M. Minner

Glenda M. Minner

Feb 13, 2021

Glenda M. Minner, age 81, of Richmond, died Saturday afternoon (February 13, 2021) at her residence. She was born in Middleburg, Kentucky on September 22, 1939 to Kelly and Myrtle Wilson Walls and had lived in this area most of her life. She had worked for Alcoa but her greatest pleasure was being a mother to her 3 children and...

Kenneth Lee Tennery

Kenneth Lee Tennery

Feb 10, 2021

Kenneth Lee Tennery, age 51, passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1969 in Kettering, Ohio to Tom and Ann (Margis) Tennery. Kenneth graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He married his love, Jennifer, on July 20, 2000. Kenneth worked for Mosey Manufacturing for 28 years as the Purchasing...

Delores Louise Doherty

Delores Louise Doherty

Feb 1, 2021

Delores Louise Doherty, age 89 died peacefully at her home on February 1, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1931 in Addy, Washington to John Hiram and Edna Lucille Harrel Dearinger. Delores was a secretary at Natco for over 30 years and was a member of Saint John Catholic Church in New Paris, OH. Left to cherish her memory...

Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt)

Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt)

Jan 29, 2021

Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt), age 68, passed away on January 29, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Evelyn Siders Britt. Sheryl lived in the Richmond area all her life and attended Life Spring (Fountain City Wesleyan) Church. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1970 and Ivy Tech Nursing...

John D. Porter

John D. Porter

Jan 22, 2021

John Dewayne Porter was born on November 13, 1949 in Richmond Indiana. Son to Ralph and Onia Porter and big brother to Edward Porter, he spent his 71 years building a full life in Richmond. John truly did not know a stranger and was always the first to run to a friend's aid. His sense of humor was one of...

Ernest L. Frady

Ernest L. Frady

Jan 20, 2021

Ernest L. Frady, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday January 20, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1949 to Charles and Mary Marie Frady. Ernest lived in Richmond his entire life, going to school at Nicholson, Test and Richmond High School, class of 1967. He retired in 1998 from Dana Corp. with 30 years of service and co-owned...

Averil V. Nielson

Averil V. Nielson

Jan 16, 2021

Averil V. Nielson, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her eternal reward on January 16, 2021. She was born December 12, 1926, in Fennville, Michigan, to Fred and Edith (Sias) Crowner. She was a faithful follower of Christ and a mother beloved. She willingly worked hard all her life, making a significant difference in the world around her and...

Jack L. Hill

Jack L. Hill

Jan 7, 2021

Jack L. Hill, age 75, passed away on January 7, 2021 at Reid Hospital. Jack was born to David and Martha (Schlegel) Hill on January 16, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1963 and married his love, Mabel Keffer on January 21, 1966 at First Baptist Church in Richmond, Indiana. Jack held several different...

Geneva Lykins

Geneva Lykins

Jan 7, 2021

Geneva Lykins, age 102, passed away on January 7, 2021 at Reid Hospital. Geneva was born to D.W. and Elizabeth Shipley on June 14, 1918 in Johnson City, Tennessee. She has lived in the Richmond community since 1947 where she has worked as a waitress at Holy Hill, a deli worker cutting meat and making subs at K-mart and a...

Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty

Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty

Jan 4, 2021

Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty peacefully passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary will handle the arrangements.