Obituaries

Joseph Edward Barth

Joseph Edward Barth

Aug 13, 2017

Joseph Edward Barth, age 89 of New Paris, Ohio passed away Sunday August 13, 2017 at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 24, 1928 to Eugene and Theresa Barth. After attending St. Meinrad Seminary, Joe decided priesthood was not the path he was destined to pursue; instead, he would marry his sweetheart Patricia Kutter and together...

Phillip Lowell Ross

Phillip Lowell Ross

Aug 12, 2017

Phillip Lowell Ross, age 75, of Richmond passed away Saturday August 12, 2017 at Reid hospital. He was born in Maple Lake Minnesota on July 27, 1942 to Virgil and Doris Wolfsteller Ross. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, reading a good book and loved going to the movie theater. Left to cherish his memory are his companion of...

Troy Howard Humphries

Troy Howard Humphries

Aug 8, 2017

Troy Howard Humphries, age 92, of Richmond, IN passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Arbor Trace Nursing Home. He was born in Vinemont, Alabama on October 15, 1924 to Albert and Bertha Humphries. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action while deployed in France...

Mrs. Elizabeth May

Mrs. Elizabeth May

Aug 8, 2017

Elizabeth D. May, age 79, passed away on Tuesday (August 8th 2017) at Golden Living Center. She was born on April 24, 1938 to Paul & Lillian Davis in Longbranch, New Jersey, and had moved to Richmond in 1956 to study nursing. She received her RN in 1959, and had practiced as a registered nurse for 41 years, including time...

Susan Lynn Sasher

Susan Lynn Sasher

Aug 6, 2017

Susan L. Sasher age 62, passed away on Sunday (August 6th 2017) at her residence. She was born in Richmond in August 31, 1954 to Charles Sasher and Marla Markley. She had worked at Earlham Cemetery and Richmond Sanitary District as an office manager. Survivors include her mother Marla Markley; sister Cindy Mussoni; half-brothers Brad Sasher, Steve (Kathy) Sasher and...

Dr. Thomas L. Barcom

Dr. Thomas L. Barcom

Jul 25, 2017

Thomas L. Barcom, age 85, passed away on Tuesday (July 25th 2017) at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1932 to Lester and Eleanor Barcom. He grew up in West Bend, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, Tom enrolled in Milwaukee Business School for two years. Then he enlisted in the United States Army for four years and fought...

Raymond E. Greeson

Raymond E. Greeson

Jul 24, 2017

Raymond E. Greeson, age 87, passed away on Monday, (July 24, 2017), at Reid Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1930 on the farm in Union County to Walter and Elizabeth Greeson. He was one of six children, and upon losing his father early, he worked the farm with his siblings. Raymond was a birthright United Brethren, and became...

Paula T. Derago

Paula T. Derago

Jul 13, 2017

Paula T. DeRago, age 69, of Richmond, died Thursday (July 13, 2017) at Rosebud Village. She was born in Richmond on November 16, 1947 to Joseph and Mary Ann Pappin DeRago and had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School Survivors include her sister, Rhonda (Charles) Brown of Richmond; her niece, Ashley Brown...

David A. Brim

David A. Brim

Jul 9, 2017

David Alan Brim, 53, passed away July 9, 2017. He has found the peace in death that he could not find in life. Born April 20, 1964 to Samuel and Helen Brim, he lived his entire life in and around Richmond. David was baptized and confirmed at St Andrew Catholic Church when he was a child where he served as...

Sandra Sue Kelley

Sandra Sue Kelley

Jul 5, 2017

Sandra S. Kelley, age 68, passed away on Tuesday July 5th. She was born on December 13th 1948 to William & Hazel Davenport. She had retired from Neaton Auto Parts after 12 years in 2004. She enjoyed spending time outside, camping, fishing and being on the lake with her family. She also loved planting flowers. She leaves behind her cherished...

Lois Caroline Daggy

Lois Caroline Daggy

Jul 3, 2017

Lois Caroline Daggy, age 96 passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace Nursing Home on Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born in Richmond on June 30, 1921 to Edgar and Freda (Kehlenbrink) Hirschfield. She was a 1939 graduate of Morton High School. Lois loved God, enjoyed people and participated in many organizations and activities in the Richmond area. She was...

Joy A. Miller

Joy A. Miller

Jul 2, 2017

Joy A. Miller, age 49 of Richmond passed away Sunday (July 2, 2017) at her home. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 10, 1967 to Bernard and Karen Harley Gray. Joy always had a way of making people laugh even if sometimes it was inappropriate. When she was physically able she would volunteer at Second Chance Animal Rescue....

Carolyn Rieker

Carolyn Rieker

Jun 27, 2017

Carolyn Rieker (Dye), 85 of Centerville, Indiana Passed from this Earth into Eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday June 27,2017 at Ambassador Healthcare from Respiratory Failure. She was born May 16 ,1932 in Marietta, OH. A daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Hattie Hufford) Dye. Carolyn was a Born Again Christian and loved reading the...

Tommy Browning

Tommy Browning

Jun 26, 2017

Tommy E Browning, age 67, passed away Monday, June 26th at his home in North Myrtle Beach, SC following complications from surgery. He was born in Hamilton, OH on June 7, 1950 to Asa & Virginia Browning. No services are scheduled at this time.

Michaels Wayne Smith

Michaels Wayne Smith

Jun 22, 2017

Michaels Wayne Smith, age 64, of Richmond, IN passed away in his home Thursday (June 22, 2017) with his daughter by his side. He was born in Richmond on June 19, 1953 to Clayton Lawrence Smith and Marlene Sue (Lantz) Smith. Michaels served in the United States Airforce and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1971. He worked many years...

Mr. Lloyd Rw "Satch" Parrett

Mr. Lloyd Rw "Satch" Parrett

Jun 19, 2017

CENTERVILLE, Ind.- Lloyd R. W. "Satch" Parrett, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, was called to Heaven on Monday, June 19, 2017. Born July 3, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, to James and Emma McCracken Parrett, Lloyd lived most of his life in the Wayne County area. He began working at a young age, delivering newspapers in Richmond. Lloyd used the money...

Mr. William Joseph Schroeder

Mr. William Joseph Schroeder

Jun 19, 2017

William "Bill" J. Schroeder, age 64, passed away on Tuesday (June 20th 2017) at his residence. He was born on March 9th 1953 in Indianapolis to Martin & Rhea Schroeder and had lived in this area all his life. He was a 1971 graduate of Centerville High School. Survivors include his sister Pam (Mike) Parker of Carmel, Indiana; brothers Dave...

Mr. Paul Daniel Heis

Mr. Paul Daniel Heis

Jun 16, 2017

Paul D. Heis, age 59, passed away on Friday (June 16th 2017) at Reid Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Richmond on May 19th 1958 to Leonard & Ruth Heis and had lived in this area all his life. He had worked at Amedco for 33 years, and oversaw the tool & dye and maintenance departments. He...

Shawn Wesley Sams

Shawn Wesley Sams

Jun 16, 2017

Shawn Wesley Sams age 27 born 10-10-1989 tragically died on 6-16-2017. He is survived by his parents Vernon and Pam Sams. Grandmother Janice Moore Sisters Erica -Crawley Hebert Sherri Hanson Jessica Sams. Brother Christopher Crawley. Nieces Bryanna Waterman Makayla Hebert. Nephews TJ Linkous Christopher W Crawley Samuel Hebert. Great Niece Abbey Waterman Katie Linkous great nephew Tommy Linkous. Many aunts...

Tiffany Lynn Reed

Tiffany Lynn Reed

Jun 14, 2017

Tiffany Lynn Reed, 25 of Richmond passed away Wednesday (June 14, 2017). She was born in Richmond on January 21, 1992 to Sharon and Davis Baker. Tiffany was a good hearted person, she enjoyed swimming, playing bingo at the VFW and hanging out with friends. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Survivors include her son Dillon...