Obituaries

Amie Willine Parker

Amie Willine Parker

Jan 24, 2017

Amie Willine Conley Parker, age 91, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Tuesday (January 24th 2017) in Richmond. She was born on June 3rd 1925 in Sparta, Tennessee to William P. & Sarah C. Conley, and had lived in this area for 83 years. She worked beside her late husband at Tony's Car Sales for...

Jean R. Roark

Jean R. Roark

Jan 24, 2017

Jean R. Roark, age 87, passed away Tuesday (January 24th 2016) at Arbor Trace in Richmond. She was born in Parke County, Indiana to Clarence and Lois Ellis. She resided most of her life in Randolph County. She enjoyed doing crafts, particularly sewing. She loved to be outdoors, working in her garden and bird watching. Jean loved the countryside. She...

Barbara A. "Barbie" Toschlog

Barbara A. "Barbie" Toschlog

Jan 20, 2017

Barbara A. "Barbie" Toschlog, age 66, who resided in Winchester, died peacefully Friday afternoon (January 20, 2017) at her residence surrounded by her loving family and with her loving husband Jack, (who was continuously at her side) after a valiant fight against ALS. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 6, 1950 to Allan and Leota Gohlke Coykendale. Barbie...

Mr. Allen Stolle

Mr. Allen Stolle

Jan 20, 2017

Allen Stolle, age 62, passed away on Friday (January 20th 2017) at Reid Hospital. He was born on December 14th 1954 to Donald and Lois Stolle. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in his younger days. Allen enjoyed watching sports with his brother Donald, particularly the Indianapolis Colts. He was a 1975 graduate of Richmond High School....

Zora Gabbard

Zora Gabbard

Jan 19, 2017

Zora Gabbard, age 89, passed away on Thursday (January 19th 2017) at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born on November 11th 1927 in West College Corner to Melvin and Elizabeth Hensley. She moved to this area in 1967. Zora had worked at Belden in the factory, and retired in 1985. Survivors include her children Bonnie Greye, Linda Melton, Diane...

Mr. Kelley R. Shaffner

Mr. Kelley R. Shaffner

Jan 18, 2017

Kelley R. Shaffner, age 54, passed away on Wednesday (January 18th 2017) at his residence with family by his side. He was born on June 7th 1962 to Harold Shaffner and Barbara Maner in Phoenix, Arizona. He had worked construction, and was a hard working roofer for 30 years. Kelley enjoyed rooting for Kasey Kahne in NASCAR, the Indianapolis Colts,...

Alma T. Sheets

Alma T. Sheets

Jan 14, 2017

Alma Theresa Brelage Sheets, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Ind. Alma was born February 15, 1923, in Covington, Ky., to Herman J. and Mary C. Brelage. She moved with her family to rural Williamsburg, Ind., and later to Richmond, where she joined the work force, first at Crosley, then at Belden, where...

Mr. Jeffrey S. Meinsen

Mr. Jeffrey S. Meinsen

Jan 11, 2017

Jeffrey S. Meinsen, age 57, passed away on Wednesday (January 11th 2017) at his residence in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on August 26th 1959 to William & Lavonne Meinsen in Richmond. He had spent over 16 years in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Sergeant First Class, E7, drill sergeant. During his time in the military, he was...

Betty June Hunt

Betty June Hunt

Jan 6, 2017

Betty J. Hunt, age 75, passed away on Friday (January 6th 2017) in Winchester with her family by her side. She was born in Richmond on November 30th 1941 to Wilbur and Alice Toney and had lived here her entire life. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed spending her time at the Tally – Ho Pub. She also enjoyed listening...

Anna L Stolle

Anna L Stolle

Dec 28, 2016

Anna L. Stolle, age 91, passed away on Wednesday (December 28th 2016) at Friends Fellowship. She was born in New Paris, Ohio on September 8th 1925 to James & Mae Horigan and had lived in this area all her life. She was a lifelong member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, where she volunteered for 30 years. She was also a...

Mary Kay Burge

Mary Kay Burge

Dec 27, 2016

Mary Kay Burge, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on December 27, 2016. She entered this world on January 5, 1939 in Hagerstown, Indiana, born to Buford Montgomery and Addie Florence Brooks. She is survived by her husband LeRoy Burge whom she married December 5, 1959; children Laurie (Dale) Carr and...

Marceil K. Jeanes

Marceil K. Jeanes

Dec 26, 2016

Marceil K. Jeanes, age 89, passed away on Monday (December 26th 2016) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Brookville on February 18th 1927 to James & Mary Klemme, and had lived in this area all of her life. She had worked at Starr Piano, Miller Bros., and later retired from Alcoa after 21 years. She had been a member...

Aaliyah Kenekham

Aaliyah Kenekham

Dec 21, 2016

Aaliyah Kenekham, 21, beloved daughter was called to her eternal resting place on December 21st, 2016. She entered this world on September 15, 1995 in Richmond, IN, born to Souvan and Jessica Kenekham. As a parent of an addict I have some advice for other parents & loved ones of an addict. NEVER GIVE UP ON THEM & PLEASE LEARN...

Patricia N. Hood

Patricia N. Hood

Dec 15, 2016

Patricia N. Hood, age 90, of Richmond, died Thursday (December 15, 2016) at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule. She was born in Richmond on July 30, 1926 to Charles R. and Mae Finton Shank and had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and a retired employee of the former Montgomery Ward...

Margaret George

Margaret George

Dec 15, 2016

Margaret George, age 77, passed away on Thursday (December 15th 2016) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Arjay, Kentucky on May 13th 1939 to Sam and Anna Tuttle. She moved to this area with her family in 1952. She had worked at PRC recording for 14 years at the label machine. Margaret enjoyed working puzzles, reading, quilting, and tracing...

James J. Vogelgesang

James J. Vogelgesang

Dec 14, 2016

James "Jim" J. Vogelgesang, age 86, passed away on Wednesday (December 14th 2016) at Reid Hospital. He was born on February 16th 1930 to Joseph and Irene Vogelgesang and had lived in this area all his life. He was a lifelong member of both St. Andrew Church, and the YMI. Jim had first worked at Wayne Dairy, and after 15...

Thomas Michael Lee

Thomas Michael Lee

Dec 13, 2016

Thomas Michael Lee, 69, beloved Husband, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 13, 2016, after several years of declining health most likely due to Agent Orange exposure. He entered this world on November 15, 1947 in Richmond, IN born to Leon and Josephine Lee. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Glenda Lee, niece...

James W Clark

James W Clark

Dec 12, 2016

James Willis Clark, 97, of Anderson, passed away December 12, 2016 at his daughter's residence in Anderson, IN. He was born on October 4, 1919 in Owensboro, Kentucky. James graduated from Morton High School, Class of 1937 in Richmond, IN and also Graduated from the University of Kentucky with a professional Engineering degree. Honorably discharged in 1945 from the U.S....

Marilyn Irene Erbse

Marilyn Irene Erbse

Dec 12, 2016

Marilyn Irene Erbse, age 88, of Richmond, passed away Monday (December 12, 2016) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Camden, Ohio on July 27, 1928 to William Henry and Eva Irene Lamb Day. She was a graduate of New Paris High School in 1945. Marilyn owned and operated C-R Furniture for many years with her late husband David who...

Forrest Max Hood

Forrest Max Hood

Dec 12, 2016

Forrest Max Hood, age 90, of Richmond, died Monday evening (December 12, 2016) at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule. He was born on September 25, 1926 in New Castle, Indiana to Quincy and Lillian Edith Fadley Hood and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and had...