Obituaries

Ruth C. Adelsperger

Ruth C. Adelsperger

Sep 14, 2012

Ruth C. Adelsperger, age 94, of Richmond, died Friday evening (September 14, 2012) at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in New Hope, Ohio on September 6, 1918 to Frank and Anna Wilsdorf Stemple and had lived in this area all of her life. She was a graduate of Morton High School and attended Purdue University. Ruth was a long-time...

Harold L. "Jr" Ward

Harold L. "Jr" Ward

Sep 9, 2012

Harold L. "JR" Ward, Jr., age 60, of Boston, Indiana, died Sunday (September 9, 2012) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Henry County, Indiana on September 22, 1951 to Harold L. Sr. and O. Kathryn Donica Ward and had lived in this area all of his life. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School and was a...

Linda K. Humphrey

Linda K. Humphrey

Aug 26, 2012

Linda K. Humphrey, 74, died peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on August 26, 2012. A lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana, Linda was born June 14, 1938 to Dennis H. Kendall and Mary A. Loper Kendall at Reid Hospital. Linda later attended school at Starr Elementary and graduated from Richmond High School. Linda loved nature and wildlife. Doting on...

Orie O. Graver, Jr.

Orie O. Graver, Jr.

Aug 17, 2012

Orie O. Graver, Jr., age 82, formerly of this area, died Friday (August 17, 2012) in Franklin, Indiana. He was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on March 2, 1930 to Orie O. Sr., and Mary Byrd Graver. He is survived by his sister - Mary Alice (Chuck) Holliday of Richmond; brother - Richard Graver of Louisville, Kentucky; nieces and nephews....

Alex Michael Shepard

Alex Michael Shepard

Aug 11, 2012

Alex Michael Shepard, age 22, of Richmond, died Saturday (August 11, 2012) at his residence. He was born in Richmond on March 12, 1990 to Terry and Lynnette Cummins Shepard and had lived in this area all of his life. He was a 2008 graduate of Oak Park Academy. In addition to his parents, survivors include his sister - Lisa...

Jean Slattery Root

Jean Slattery Root

Aug 11, 2012

Jean Slattery Root, age 63, of Richmond, died at her home on Saturday (August 11, 2012). Jean was born in Richmond on September 21, 1948 to Frank and Opal Bonn Slattery, who preceded her in death. Jean attended Saint Mary School and Hibberd Junior High School and graduated from Richmond High School in 1966. After high school she was involved...

John F. Byrd

John F. Byrd

Aug 11, 2012

John F. Byrd, Jr., age 82, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (August 11, 2012) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on November 22, 1929 to John F. and Drucella Byrd. He was a retired member of the US Army and also a retired employee of Belden. His daughter, Leslie L. Byrd, died February 9, 2005....

Jennifer L. Horn

Jennifer L. Horn

Aug 5, 2012

Jennifer L. Horn, age 42, of Richmond, died Sunday morning (August 5, 2012) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on February 17, 1970 to Vernon and Linda Lakes Merrick and had lived here most of her life. She was a former employee of Energy Plus. Survivors include her companion of nineteen and one half years - Paul Moorehous;...

Johnnie R. "Peanut" Berry

Johnnie R. "Peanut" Berry

Aug 3, 2012

Johnnie R. "Peanut" Berry, age 40, of Richmond, died Friday afternoon (August 3, 2012) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond on October 22, 1971 to John and Donna McNamara Berry and had lived here all of her life. She was a 1990 graduate of Richmond High School and was employed for 20 years as an attendant at Achieva...

Erpha L. Baumer

Erpha L. Baumer

Aug 3, 2012

Erpha L. Baumer, age 87, of Centerville, died Friday morning (August 3, 2012) at her residence. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on May 15, 1925 to Robert and Eva Wissler Merkamp and had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Centerville High School and she was a homemaker. Erpha was a member of Holy...

Jeanette Braughton

Jeanette Braughton

Aug 1, 2012

Jeanette Braughton, age 85, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (August 1, 2012) at Arbor Trace. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on November 17, 1926 to Ralph and Florence Peden Jones and had lived here most of her life. She had worked as a housekeeper. Her husband, Ralph Braughton, died May 7, 1976. Survivors include her sons - David...

Esther H. Dozza

Esther H. Dozza

Aug 1, 2012

Esther H. Dozza, age 84, of Richmond, died Wednesday evening (August 1, 2012) at Reid Hospital. She was born in Ohio on May 7, 1928 to Henry and Elizabeth Goeke and had lived here most of her life. She was a former employee of Phillips Drugs and of the former Nettle Creek Industries. Her husband, Joseph Dozza, died January 31,...

James N. Harris

James N. Harris

Jul 31, 2012

James N. Harris, Sr., age 54, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (July 31, 2012) at Golden Living Center - Golden Rule. He was born in Richmond on October 18, 1957 to Danny Harris Sr. and Barbara Ann Mann Harris and had lived here all of his life. He had worked in construction and painting. Survivors include his children: sons -...

Anita F. Estes

Anita F. Estes

Jul 26, 2012

Anita F. Estes, age 36, formerly of Richmond, died Thursday afternoon (July 26, 2012) at Saint Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond on April 29, 1976 and had lived here until moving to Indianapolis six or seven years ago. Survivors include her father and step-mother - Howard and Barsha Estes of Franklin, Ohio; brothers - Aaron (Tracy)...

Stephen D. Schepman

Stephen D. Schepman

Jul 23, 2012

Stephen D. Schepman, age 63, of Richmond, died Monday evening (July 23, 2012) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on April 10, 1949 to Calvin and Marcella Cochran Schepman and had lived here all of his life. He worked with his father in the plumbing and heating business and had worked at the former Rib Pit. Survivors include...

Donald W. Bowling

Donald W. Bowling

Jul 23, 2012

Donald W. Bowling, age 58, of Richmond, died Monday (July 23, 2012) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 3, 1954 and had lived in Richmond for about ten years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Graveside services will be conducted in Goshen Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (July 24, 2012)....

Kimberly Knoerzer- Olive

Kimberly Knoerzer- Olive

Jul 22, 2012

Kimberly Knoerzer - Olive, age 52, of Richmond, died Sunday (July 22, 2012) at her residence. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 18, 1960 to Daniel and Patricia Proctor Knoerzer and had lived here for the past four months. Survivors included her children - Christopher Matre of Ohio, Erica Massey of Alabama, Anthony Gorrasi of Ohio; siblings -...

John M. Glickman

John M. Glickman

Jul 15, 2012

John M. Glickman, age 43, who resided in New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday afternoon (July 15, 2012) at his residence. He was born in New York City on June 21, 1969 to Robert and Mary Lorenzo Glickman. Survivors include his children - Kaleb Glickman of Ohio, Angel Glickman of Richmond, Brooke Glickman of Tennessee; siblings - Bessie (Dan) Brunner of...

Kermit J. Harris

Kermit J. Harris

Jul 15, 2012

Kermit J. Harris, age 87, of Richmond, died Sunday afternoon (July 15, 2012) at Reid Hosptial. He was born in Wayne County on May 24, 1925 to Ben and Eunice Wilson Harris and had lived here most of his life. He was a 1942 graduate of Williamsburg High School, attended Ball State University and graduated from the Wisconsin School of...

Mary Afrodite Marinakes

Mary Afrodite Marinakes

Jul 14, 2012

Mary Afrodite Marinakes, age 81, of Richmond, passed away Saturday (July 14, 2012). She was born in Greece on April 4, 1931 and leaves her memory to her loving family: her husband ��" George T. Marinakes; her children - Chris (Dan) Buckland, Ted (Lynn) Marinakes; daughter-in-law - Suzanne Marinakes; brother ��" George Darmas of Greece; 12 grandchildren and 9 great...