Obituaries

Ms. Jenna R. Edwards

Ms. Jenna R. Edwards

Nov 16, 2017

Jenna R. Edwards, age 23, passed away on Thursday (November 16, 2017) at her residence. She was born in Richmond on May 3, 1994 to Roy O'Neal Adams and Margie Edwards, and had lived here her entire life. She loved her son Isaiah deeply. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Jenna liked to draw, write poetry,...

John R Heis

John R Heis

Nov 11, 2017

As a result of a lengthy illness, John passed away peaceably on November 11, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1953 to Ruth Weaver Heis and Leonard Heis. John graduated from Lincoln H.S. and then Purdue University with a civil engineering degree (land surveying). John worked many years on the family farm (poultry operation) as well as many construction...

Thomas Priest

Thomas Priest

Oct 31, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Priest, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday (October 31, 2017) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Newark, Ohio on January 10, 1949 to Everett and Betty Priest. Tom attended Ohio State University for a year, and then took a job with the United States Air Force in 1969 at Newark Air Force...

William Gin Kelley

William Gin Kelley

Oct 28, 2017

It is with great sadness the family of Lil' Will must announce the passing of a legend and hero to many in this town. William passed Oct 28th at approximately 2:50 A.M. of a sudden and aggressive illness that took him from us far too soon. He was born September 10, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio to Barbara and Elsworth Kelley....

Leroy Burge

Leroy Burge

Oct 22, 2017

LeRoy Burge, age 79 of Richmond passed away Sunday (October 22, 2017) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 17, 1938 to Earl and Martha Davis Burge. LeRoy graduated from Richmond High School in 1956 and married Mary Kay Brooks Burge on December 5, 1959. After high school he went to work for Dana Corp. where...

Brian R. Pennington

Brian R. Pennington

Oct 22, 2017

Brian R. Pennington, age 39, passed at Reid Hospital on Sunday ( October 22, 2017) after a bout with cancer. He was born in Richmond on July 20, 1978 to Joel and Teresa Pennington. He had lived in this area, and in Philadelphia, where he worked for sanitation department in trash removal. There are no public services planned at this...

Carl E. Melle

Carl E. Melle

Oct 21, 2017

Carl E. Melle, age 86 of Richmond, Indiana passed away Saturday (October 21, 2017) at Friends Fellowship. He was born on August 7, 1931 to Leo H. Melle and Lillian C. Snedeker Melle. He lived most of his life in Richmond, Indiana. Carl graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1949. He worked for the Acme Quality Paints, a company...

David J. Blume

David J. Blume

Oct 15, 2017

David Joseph Blume, age 48 of Richmond passed away Sunday (October 15, 2017). He was born in Richmond on December 29, 1968 to Leslie James Blume Sr. and Patricia Ann Stoddard Blume. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1989 and was a former employee at Amcast. David loved his cats and dog and had many hobbies including fishing, martial...

Mrs. Evelyn L. Eadler Alexander

Mrs. Evelyn L. Eadler Alexander

Oct 12, 2017

Our family matriarch passed away at the age of 92 in her son Glen's home Thursday, October 12, 2017. Evelyn was born March 8, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to Harry H. And Pearl F. (Holt) Eadler. Evelyn started working at a very young age. But at 9 years old she knew her passion and calling was nursing. After graduation from...

Barbara K. Carlin

Barbara K. Carlin

Oct 8, 2017

Barbara K. Carlin, age 76 of Richmond passed away Sunday (October 8, 2017) at Golden Living Center. She was born in Indianapolis on February 1, 1941 to Howard Ozborn and Annette Beller. Barbara married Cecil Carlin on July 31, 1974 and lived most of her life in the Richmond area. She was an assistant manager of CC Vending and enjoyed...

Karen L Weaver

Karen L Weaver

Oct 8, 2017

Karen L. Weaver, age 66, passed away on Sunday (October 8 2017) at her residence. She was born at Camp Atterbury near Edinburg, Indiana on April 25, 1951. She was raised by two strong women, her mother Jayne Silliman and grandmother Esther Miles, in New York City, and came to this area in 1968. Karen had worked at the welfare...

William Leo Snipe

William Leo Snipe

Sep 26, 2017

William Leo Snipe, age 79, passed away on Tuesday (September 26, 2017) at his residence. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to William Floyd & Lillian Snipe. He attended St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, Alabama, and later the University of Alabama, where he played football. He moved to this area in 1967 and worked in the billing department at...

Lloyd Mofield

Lloyd Mofield

Sep 26, 2017

Lloyd T. Mofield, age 70, loving husband, father, PaPaw, uncle and pastor to many, passed away on Tuesday (Sept. 26, 2017) at his residence with family by his side. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on May 24, 1947 to Robert and Stella Mofield. He graduated from Carthage High School, and worked at Visteon for 40 years. His faith was...

Roger Charles Miller

Roger Charles Miller

Sep 24, 2017

Roger Charles Miller was born in Richmond, Indiana August 8, 1930 to Mary Louise Gnau Miller and Charles Glen Miller. Roger Died September 24, 2017. He graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1948. He was a member of the American Bible Society, First Christian Church, Missionhurst and the American Legion Post 65. Roger was baptized, received first...

Aggie M. Toney

Aggie M. Toney

Sep 22, 2017

Aggie M. Toney, age 78, passed away on Friday (September 22, 2017) at Reid Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1939 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to Cane & Oma Baker. She had worked at Davis Lawn Mowers, Golden Rule nursing home, and the county courthouse. She enjoyed reading the bible, her Amish books, and watching the news. Aggie loved to...

Norma F. Carnes-Schroeder

Norma F. Carnes-Schroeder

Sep 20, 2017

Norma F. Carnes-Schroeder, age 87, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (September 20, 2017) at Brookdale Senior Living - Richmond. She was born in Hillsboro, Kentucky on January 25, 1930. Norma was a retired employee of the Palladium-Item where she served as a reporter, as Family Section editor where she was recognized for her writing by the association of Hoosier editors...

Melba Gossett

Melba Gossett

Sep 17, 2017

Melba Gossett, age 91, of Richmond, fell asleep in death after a long illness on September 17, 2017 with family at her side. She was born August 6, 1926 in Dugger, Indiana to Joe and Dorothy Jennings. She is survived by her son, Michael Smith (Fayealice); two daughters, Jan Stephens (Bob) and Elaine Gossett and son-in-law Theron Specht. Also surviving...

Diana K. Prifogle

Diana K. Prifogle

Sep 13, 2017

Diana "Diane" K. Prifogle, age 63, of Richmond passed away Wednesday (September 13, 2017) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on July 24, 1954 to John and Jacqueline "Jackie" Higgins (Swaim). Diane was a nurse and spent the majority of her career taking care of the elderly. She worked for Dr. John Clarkson for many years before retiring....

India Nicole Sheckles

India Nicole Sheckles

Sep 13, 2017

India N. Sheckles, age 32, passed away on Wednesday (September 13, 2017) at her residence. She was born in Richmond on March 2, 1985 to Karen & Jimmy Cole, and had lived in this area all her life. She had worked as a CNA at Golden Rule – Oakridge for several years, and loved her job and the families she...

Juanita Louise Robinson

Juanita Louise Robinson

Sep 10, 2017

Juanita Louise Robinson, age 58, passed away on Sunday (September 10, 2017) at Reid Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1959 in Richmond to Jackie & Anita Robinson and had lived here all her life. She was an animal lover who loved riding her horse Coty, and spending time with her dog Jasmine and cat Kitty. She also loved...