Obituaries

Reta Johnson

Reta Johnson

Nov 23, 2013

Reta Anderson Johnson, age 86, died Saturday (November 23, 2013) at her home. She was born in Union County on September 11, 1927 to Henry and Pearl Downey Hazelwander. She lived in the Richmond area since 1959 and had worked at Hills Roses for several years until her retirement. Survivors include her two sons, Henry (Tammy) Anderson and Jene (Darlene)...

Mary Louise Jackson

Mary Louise Jackson

Nov 23, 2013

Mary Louise Jackson, age 83, of Richmond, died Saturday afternoon (November 23, 2013) at Golden Living Center - Richmond. She was born in Richmond on August 26, 1930 to Richard and Mary Herman Bailey and had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Mary Louise had worked as a receptionist at Vogue Beauty...

Rory Gene Lamberson

Rory Gene Lamberson

Nov 22, 2013

Rory Gene Lamberson, age 53, passed away on Friday (November 22, 2013) He was born in Richmond on April 8, 1960 to Jerry C. and Carrie Lamberson and had lived here all his life. Survivors include his wife of over 20 years Sherry Lamberson; his six children Stacey (Cecil) Marcum, Tara (Chad) Lamberson, Chad (Ashley) White, Patrick (Nikki) Lamberson, Amanda...

Marilyn B. Summitt

Marilyn B. Summitt

Nov 4, 2013

Marilyn B. Summitt, age 76, passed away Monday morning (November 4, 2013) at Reid Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1937 in Tipton County, Indiana to Phillip and Halcie Small, she moved to, and was raised in Fairmount, Indiana. She was a 1955 graduate of Fairmount HS. She had lived in the Richmond area since 1961. She enjoyed gardening,...

Joyce Ann Brockman

Joyce Ann Brockman

Nov 4, 2013

Joyce Ann Brockman, age 74, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday evening (November 4, 2013) at Reid Hospital as a result of complications during surgery. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on September 28, 1939 to Cecil and Effie Creech Cummins and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and...

Vivian L Mosteller

Vivian L Mosteller

Oct 16, 2013

Vivian L. Mosteller, age 91, passed away Wednesday (October 16, 2013) at golden living center golden rule. She was born in Richmond on February 2, 1922 to George Morton and Hazel Ruby Dixon and had lived in Richmond all her life. She was in retail management for Kmart for 30 years, and for Wal-Mart for 10 years before retiring. Survivors...

Mary M. Stragand

Mary M. Stragand

Oct 14, 2013

Mary M. Stragand, age 94, of Richmond, died Monday (October 14, 2013) at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in Hartford City, Indiana on February 19, 1919 to Harry and Susy Lieber McDonald and was raised in Dunkirk, Indiana. She attended Western College for Women and graduated from DePauw University in 1941. Mary taught school in Fort Wayne before moving...

Donald L Miller

Donald L Miller

Oct 13, 2013

Donald L. Miller, age 90, passed away Sunday (October 13, 2013) at Sterling House in Richmond, Indiana. Born February 1, 1923 to Glenn C. and Glenna Wissinger Miller, he lived in Eaton, Ohio for most of his life. He was a pilot and instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII rising to the rank of first lieutenant. For...

Elizabeth Ragen

Elizabeth Ragen

Oct 9, 2013

Elizabeth Ragen, age 89, passed away Wednesday (October 9, 2013) at her home. She was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on September 29, 1924 to Thomas and Lily Faulkner Powell and had lived in this area for more than 60 years. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Charles Ragen; one daughter, Brenda Unger of Greenfield, Indiana; one sister, Mary Hill...

Willis W Pyke

Willis W Pyke

Oct 9, 2013

Willis W. Pyke passed away on October 9, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born on July 15, 1918 in Prairie Twsp, Tipton County, Indiana to Mennie Ann McGraw Pyke and Sherman Pyke. Willis was one of six boys. His brothers Norman, Wilbur, Denzil, Kenneth, and Robert have preceded him in death. He was married to Maxine Dawson...

Robert Joseph Messmer

Robert Joseph Messmer

Oct 1, 2013

Robert Joseph Messmer, age 87, passed away Tuesday (October 1, 2013) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on May 23, 1926 to Raymond F. and Margaret Messmer and had lived here all of his life. He was a longtime Meadow Gold milkman, and later delivered for the Palladium Item. Robert was also a Bronze Star recipient for his...

Daniel P. Nocton

Daniel P. Nocton

Sep 30, 2013

Daniel P. Nocton, age 46, formerly of Richmond, died Monday (September 30, 2013) at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born in Richmond on January 3, 1967 to Lawrence M. "Larry" Nocton and Barbara Ann Miller and had lived in this area most of his life before moving to Indianapolis eight years ago. He was a 1985 graduate of Northeastern...

Mayme B. Spurgeon

Mayme B. Spurgeon

Sep 27, 2013

Mayme B. Spurgeon, age 93, of Richmond, died Friday afternoon (September 27, 2013) at Rosebud Village. She was born in Richmond on May 4, 1920 to Leo, Sr. and Nettie Tewart Bruck and had lived here all of her life. She was a retired employee of the former PRC Recording and was a member of the Congregation of Jehova's Witnesses....

Henderson Holt

Henderson Holt

Sep 23, 2013

Henderson Holt, age 94, passed away Monday (September 24, 2013) at Golden Living Center nursing home. He was born on April 20, 1919 to Dillard and Winnie Holt and had lived in this area for more than 60 years. He owned Holt's Mobile Home Service, and he was a member of Oak Park Church. He enjoyed teaching welding and Loved...

Wilbur Ballenger

Wilbur Ballenger

Sep 22, 2013

Wilbur Ballenger, age 88, passed away Sunday (September 22, 2013) at Rosebud Village in Richmond. He was born in Carlos, Indiana on November 18, 1924 to Charles and Ada Eloe Ballenger and had lived in this area all his life. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Alberta Ballenger; Daughter Genita (Rick) Brodnik; Grandsons Dustin (Gwen) and Shawn Roehler. In...

Pamela Napier-Fine

Pamela Napier-Fine

Sep 20, 2013

Pamela Napier-Fine, age 51, passed away Friday (September 20, 2013) at her home. She was born in Richmond on October 31, 1961 to Norman and Helen Napier. She had earned a degree in political science, and had great musical talent. She specialized in guitar, but was known to play 18 different instruments. Survivors include her father, Norman Napier; Daughter Rebecca...

Anthony B. Garrett

Anthony B. Garrett

Sep 16, 2013

Anthony B. Garrett, age 52, of Richmond, died Monday (September 16, 2013) at his residence. He was born in Richmond on February 28, 1961 to James Garrett and Mary Catherine Lee Boga and had lived in California most of his life before moving back to Richmond four years ago. He had worked in sales/telemarketing and was a veteran of the...

Anthony Keith Mayo

Anthony Keith Mayo

Sep 14, 2013

Anthony Keith Mayo, age 49, of Richmond died Saturday (September 14, 2013) at Golden Rule Nursing Home. He was born in Amarillo, Texas on December 11, 1963 to Raymond and Susan Mayo and had lived in this area most of his life. Survivors include many family members and friends. Private services being held by the family.

Jasper Lee Jent

Jasper Lee Jent

Sep 5, 2013

Jasper Lee Jent Sr, age 70, passed away Thursday (September 5, 2013) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on August 2, 1943 to Noah and Rellia Jent and had lived in this area since 1992. He was a managerial custodian at Grant County security complex. Jasper was a loving father who truly cared for his grandchildren, and...

Peter W. Lyons

Peter W. Lyons

Aug 26, 2013

Peter W. Lyons, age 70, who resided in Cambridge City, died Monday evening (August 26, 2013) at Reid Hospital. He was born in San Diego. California on February 10, 1943 to William J. and Nina Eleanor Roddie Lyons and had lived in this area since 1965. He was a graduate of Clairemont High School in San Diego and was a...