Obituaries

Stephen B. Godwin

Stephen B. Godwin

Feb 20, 2014

Stephen B. Godwin, age 66, of Richmond, died Thursday morning (February 20, 2014) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on March 27, 1947 to Wilbur and Frances Ragen Godwin and had lived here all of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had worked...

Sarah R Day

Sarah R Day

Feb 17, 2014

Sarah R. Day, age 80, of Richmond died Monday (February 17, 2014) at Reid Hospital. She was born on June 5, 1933 to Paul and Dorothy Shaffer and had lived here all of her life. Survivors include her son, Michael (Shelly Greene) Day; one brother, Dicky Shaffer; son in law, Robert Grimes; grandchildren, Sam Grimes, Amanda Grimes, Jacob James Day,...

Edward Allen

Edward Allen

Feb 15, 2014

Edward Allen, age 82, of Richmond died Saturday (February 15, 2014) at Golden Living Center. He was born on May 4, 1931 to Polly and Elza Allen in Rock Castle, Kentucky. He was married to Joanna Thomas Allen for 50 years. Ed worked at Mosey Manufacturing for 27 years. Ed is survived by his wife, Joanna Allen; daughters, Waneta Shepard,...

Ronald Lee Horr

Ronald Lee Horr

Feb 14, 2014

Ronald Lee Horr, age 76, passed away on Friday (February 14, 2014) at his residence in Greensfork. He was born on September 9, 1937 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio to Elmer and Mabel Horr. Ronald had spent most of his work life working for Hillcroft in New Castle. Survivors include sisters Peggy Horr, Sue (Ron) Gellinger, Betty (Gene) Jacoby, Nancy Cooper,...

Virgil J. King

Virgil J. King

Feb 9, 2014

Virgil J. King, age 86, of Richmond, died Sunday (February 9, 2014) at his residence. He was born in Richmond on February 16, 1927 to Virgil H. and Mae H. Martin King and had lived here all of his life. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. Virgil retired from Richmond Gear in 1989 where he served...

Patricia "Pat" Wampler Henry

Patricia "Pat" Wampler Henry

Feb 6, 2014

Patricia "Pat" Wampler Henry passed away on Thursday (February 6, 2014) in Friends Fellowship Community as a result of lung cancer. She was born on February 21, 1933 to Nina French Wampler and Russell Wampler. She grew up in Hagerstown, Indiana and lived in Richmond, Indiana the marjority of her life. Pat was preceded in death by her father, Russell...

James Breckenridge

James Breckenridge

Feb 5, 2014

James "Jim" Breckenridge, age 86, passed away Wednesday (February 5, 2014) in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana on January 24, 1928 to Fred and Amy Breckenridge. Fred was a carpenter and Amy was a homemaker. Jim had his masters in business administration and worked as a certified public accountant. Jim was a corporal in the US Army...

Janice Ellen Roberts

Janice Ellen Roberts

Jan 26, 2014

Janice E. Roberts, age 72, passed away Sunday (January 26 2014) at Reid Hospital. She was born November 18, 1941 to Lawrence and Mary "Betty" Moore. Janice lived her life with joy, dignity, and love flowing out to everyone she knew. Regardless of whatever life brought to her she continued to be positive and always had encouragement. Her faith kept...

Lloyd G. Ritchie

Lloyd G. Ritchie

Jan 25, 2014

Lloyd George Ritchie, age 50, died Saturday (January 25, 2014) at his home. He graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1981. Lloyd worked as a police officer for Centerville, Indiana for 23 years, a job he loved almost as much as he loved his family, boating and fishing. He also worked as a part-time dispatcher for the Wayne County...

Boyd A Ford

Boyd A Ford

Jan 24, 2014

Boyd A. Ford, age 73, passed away on Friday morning (January 24, 2014) at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Richmond on July 3, 1940 to Wilbur Bunger and Marsha Ford and had lived here all his life where he drove a taxi. Survivors include his son Tim (Mary) Ford; Daughter Rebecca Voyles; Brother Ernie Ford; 11 grandchildren...

Lloyd E Buell

Lloyd E Buell

Jan 23, 2014

Lloyd E. Buell, age 76, passed away on Thursday (January 23, 2013) at his home. He was born in Decatur County, Indiana on June 25, 1937 to Omar and Inez Buell. Lloyd was an 8 year Navy veteran, school bus driver, general laborer at Miles Richmond, head of horse trails at Whitewater State Park, a plumber and electrician, and later...

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle

Jan 22, 2014

Marie C. "Toby" Tittle, age 92, of Richmond, died Wednesday afternoon (January 22, 2014) at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 28, 1921 to Robert and Carmella Ganguzza Black and had lived in this area since 1949. She was a graduate of LaCross High School and had worked for International Harvester, the former Ayr-Way...

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie

Jan 22, 2014

Mason Alan Lee Ritchie, infant son of Dakota Ritchie and Lacie Hamilton, died at birth Wednesday (January 22, 2014) at Reid Hospital. In addition to his parents, Mason is survived by his older brother Nolan Ritchie; Grandparents Darlene Gipson, Stan Ritchie, Jennifer Smith, & Michael Hamilton; Uncles Tyler (Courtney) Hamilton, Nick Hamilton, Gabe Hamilton, Jonathan Smith, & A.J. Ritchie; Aunts...

Barbara J. Pence

Barbara J. Pence

Jan 22, 2014

Barbara J. Pence, age 65, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday (January 22, 2014) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on December 16, 1948 to Robert and Mary Louise Lahrman Parent and had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a homemaker and had worked for Senior...

Parke G. Hoover

Parke G. Hoover

Jan 21, 2014

Parke G. Hoover, ag 90, passed away on Tuesday (January 21, 2014) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1923 to Chester K. and Minervia N. Hoover. A memorial service will be conducted at a later time. www.riggle-waltermann.com

Robert W. Rodenberg

Robert W. Rodenberg

Jan 18, 2014

Robert W. Rodenberg, age 82, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (January 18, 2014) at Reid Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond on August 28, 1931 to Verlin "Pinky" and Helen Turner Rodenberg and had lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and a veteran of the US...

Robert H. Cain

Robert H. Cain

Jan 18, 2014

Robert H. "Bob" Cain, age 94, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (January 18, 2014) at Reid Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1919 to Thomas Christopher and Armina Ann (Whitmore) Cain and was a resident of Wayne County most of his life. Mr. Cain attended Richmond High School and was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force...

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams

Jan 15, 2014

Sandra Kay (Shake) Williams, age 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday (January 15, 2014) at Novant Health Medical Center - Matthews. She was born in Seymour, Indiana on February 15, 1940, the daughter of the late William O. and Marjorie E. Freeman Shake. She spent most of her life in Richmond. She and her husband, James, have...

Thomas E York

Thomas E York

Jan 11, 2014

Thomas E. York, age 66, passed away on Saturday (January 11, 2014) at his home. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on July 12, 1947 to Meredith T. and Marie York and had lived in this area since 1991. Thomas was a 28 year army veteran, where he was an E7 SFC mechanic and pack supervisor. He later drove a...

Adam Michael Shain

Adam Michael Shain

Jan 9, 2014

Adam Michael Shain, age 35, passed away Thursday (January 9, 2014) at his home. He was born in Richmond on June 8, 1978 to Michael and Connie Shain and had lived here all his life. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Connie Shain; Uncles Thomas (Cherry) Shain and Mark Henderson; and Aunt Marcia (Butch) Longanecker. Services for Adam will be...