Obituaries

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...

Alan G.. Coons

Alan G.. Coons

Aug 18, 2013

Alan G. Coons, age 77, of Centerville, died Sunday afternoon (August 18, 2013) at Golden Living Center - Richmond. He was born in Richmond on April 13, 1936 to Leo G. and Nellie M. Sharits Coons and had lived in this area all of his life. He worked as a machinist and then served Centerville High School in the maintenance...

Roy Gordon

Roy Gordon

Aug 17, 2013

Roy Gordon, age 60, of Richmond, died Saturday (August 17, 2013) at Ambassador Health Care. He was born in Richmond on June 18, 1953 to Morris and Zoan Cottman Gordon and had lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and had worked in restaurant management. He was a veteran of the US Army...

Ramilaben Patel

Ramilaben Patel

Aug 17, 2013

Ramilaben Patel, age 77, of Centerville, died Saturday morning (August 17, 2013) at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born in India on October 29, 1935 and had lived in this area since 1999. Survivors include her Sons - Ravi Patel, Ashok Patel, and Jay Patel; Daughters - Madhu Patel, and Bhanu Patel.

Marian Jack

Marian Jack

Aug 17, 2013

Marian M. Jack, age 88, of Richmond, died Saturday afternoon (August 17, 2013) at Golden Living Center - Golden Rule. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 12, 1925 to Harold and Eleanor Higgins Jacobsen and had lived here most of her life. She was a 1943 graduate of Richmond High School and a retired 27 year employee of...

Kenneth L Lay

Kenneth L Lay

Aug 16, 2013

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Lay, age 60, passed away Friday (August 16, 2013) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on January 14, 1953 to Claude and Nancy Lay and had lived here most of his life. He attended Richmond and Liberty Schools. Kenny was an over the road truck driver for many years. He also attended Gateway Vineyard Fellowship....

Melvin Lady

Melvin Lady

Aug 12, 2013

Melvin Lady, age 64, passed away Monday (August 12, 2013) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on February 10, 1949 to Lige and Viola Lady and had lived here all his life. Melvin worked at Swayne Robinson as a foundry worker. Survivors include his wife of 24 years Nancy; sons David Lady, Melvin Lady Jr., and Len (Angela)...

Emma J Smith

Emma J Smith

Aug 11, 2013

Services are private