Obituaries

Fred W. Merritt

Fred W. Merritt

Nov 20, 2006

Fred W. Merritt, age 66, of Richmond, died Monday (November 20, 2006) at his residence.� He was born in Peekskill, New York on September 19, 1940 to Walter and Lillian Gallo Merritt and had lived here since 1970.� He had worked in construction and was the owner/operator of the former Merritt Produce. He was a veteran of the US Army...

Louann "Granny" Gulley

Louann "Granny" Gulley

Nov 20, 2006

LouAnn "Granny" Gulley, age 69, of Richmond, died Monday afternoon (November 20, 2006) at her residence. She was born in Morehead, Kentucky on November 27, 1936 to Lee and Maude Meadows Parsons and had lived here since 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Park Church. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Gulley, whom she...

Floyd L. Alsop

Floyd L. Alsop

Nov 8, 2006

Floyd L. Alsop, age 93, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (November 8, 2006) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Kentucky on January 3, 1913 to Alonzo and Ida Griffith Alsop Sweeney and had lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Straughn High School and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He and...

Elsa Swallow

Elsa Swallow

Nov 7, 2006

Mrs. Raymond E. Swallow Jr. (Elsa) died Tuesday, November 7 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, where she had lived for the past several years. � Born August 4, 1916, she grew up in Richmond as the middle daughter of architect/builder John W. Mueller, formerly of Indianapolis and Elva Kennard, formerly of Kennard and Spiceland, Indiana.� She married Raymond E....

Betty L. Kirkman

Betty L. Kirkman

Nov 6, 2006

Betty L. Kirkman, age 78, of Richmond, died Monday morning (November 6, 2006) at her residence.� She was born in Richmond on September 6, 1928 to David and Jessie Light Carr and had lived here all of her life.� She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Christian Church. � Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Eugene Kirkman;...

Audrey K. Downing

Audrey K. Downing

Oct 27, 2006

Audrey K. Downing, age 85, of Richmond, died Friday (October 27. 2006) at the home of her son. She was born in Preston, Idaho on February 26, 1921 to Herman and Mary Evans Keller and had lived in Connersville for many years before moving to Richmond in 1987. She was a homemaker and co-owner of the former City Bowling Alley...

Denise Fortner

Denise Fortner

Oct 26, 2006

Denise Lee (Anderson) Fortner, age 55, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (October 26, 2006) at Heritage House of Richmond.� She was born in Richmond and went to school in New Paris.� She received her GED and later completed an associates degree in accounting.� She had a long illness and passed away with her family by...

America Croucher

America Croucher

Oct 25, 2006

America Croucher, age 67, of Richmond, died Wednesday (October 25, 2006) at Reid Hospital.� She was born in Botto, Kentucky on July 18, 1939 to Lester and Idell Smith Collins and had moved to Richmond from Manchester, Kentucky in 1960.� She was an outreach worker for Community Action of East Central Indiana and was a member of the Moose Lodge.�...

Mildred P. Bunch

Mildred P. Bunch

Oct 25, 2006

Mildred P. Bunch, age 92, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday evening (October 25, 2006) at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.� She was born in Richmond on March 11, 1914 to Adolf and Fairie Folkner Floyd.� She moved to New Paris, Ohio at age 21 and lived there for 31 years.� She worked in Richmond at Bartel's Factory for 24 years...

Norma C. Crandall

Norma C. Crandall

Oct 20, 2006

Norma C. Crandall, age 88, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Friday October 20, 2006 in Miami, Florida.� Norma was born in Richmond on June 1, 1918 to William and Lona Zimmerman Huber.� Her grandfather, Dr. W.W. Zimmerman, was a three-time mayor of Richmond (1898-1913).� She was active in Eastern Star, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of...

Jane A. Gregory

Jane A. Gregory

Oct 15, 2006

Jane A. Gregory, age 43, of Richmond, died Sunday evening (October 15, 2006) at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.� She was born in Richmond on October 20, 1962 to Harold and Rose Brinker Morrison and had lived here all of her life.� She was a graduate of Richmond High School and had attended Indiana University East.�� Jane worked as a...

Victoria Yount

Victoria Yount

Oct 15, 2006

Victoria A. Yount, age 92, of Richmond, died Sunday morning (October 15, 2006) at Heritage House of Richmond.� She was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 13, 1914 to Clarence Vernon and Anna Mae Tenney Hurley, and had lived in West Milton, Ohio most of her life before moving to Richmond one year ago.� Her husband, Edgar W. Yount, died...

Robert V. Richardson

Robert V. Richardson

Oct 10, 2006

Robert V. Richardson, age 91, of Richmond, died Tuesday morning (October 10, 2006) at Reid Hospital after an extended illness.� He was born in Fountain City, Indiana on October 13, 1915 to George and Viola Vore Richardson and had lived in this area all of his life.� He was a 1933 graduate of Lynn High School and was a US...

Susan A. Jones

Susan A. Jones

Oct 8, 2006

Susan A. Jones, age 50, of Richmond, died Sunday morning (October 8, 2006) at Reid Hospital.� She was born in Richmond on February 25, 1956.� She was a homemaker and had lived here most of her life.� She attended the Community Church of the Cross. � Survivors include her sons - Michael Jacob of Richmond, James Smith of Richmond; Sisters...

Ernest C. Pollard

Ernest C. Pollard

Oct 7, 2006

Ernest C. Pollard, age 85, of Richmond, died Saturday (October 7, 2006) at his residence from massive stokes, Alzheimer's and dementia.� He was born on November 11, 1920 in Harriman, Tennessee and moved to Richmond when he was 5 years old.� He graduated from Richmond High School in 1941 after suffering from a 2 year heart ailment. He married Winifred...

Verna Cohee

Verna Cohee

Oct 7, 2006

Verna Cohee, age 91, of Richmond, died Saturday morning (October 7, 2006) at Oakridge Rehab and Specialty Care.� She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on January 23, 1915 to James and Nancy Douglas Dowell and had lived here most of her life.� Verna was a homemaker and loved cooking and gardening. She was an avid reader and writer and had...

John W. "Jack" Jones

John W. "Jack" Jones

Oct 5, 2006

John W. "Jack" Jones, age 74, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday (October 5, 2006).� He was born in Richmond on September 26, 1932 to Floyd and Ruby McKinsey Jones and had lived here all of his life. Jack was a veteran of the US Army and of the US Air Force. He had worked...

Mary Ann Needles

Mary Ann Needles

Oct 4, 2006

Mary Ann Needles, age 71, of Richmond, died Wednesday morning (October 4, 2006) at her residence.� She was born in Wayne County on March 10, 1935 to Otto and Roberta Meyer and had lived here all of her life.� She had worked in the dietary department at Reid Hospital from 1977 to 1993.� Mary Ann loved animals and devoted her...

Douglas D. Wright

Douglas D. Wright

Oct 3, 2006

Douglas D. Wright, age 43, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Tuesday (October 3, 2006). He was born in Richmond on July 11, 1963 to Ron and Barbara Bussen Wright and had lived here all of his life. He owned and operated his own paint contracting business. Doug never met a stranger. He played music all of his life and was a...

Elizabeth E. Duke

Elizabeth E. Duke

Oct 3, 2006

Elizabeth E. Duke, age 98, of Richmond, died Tuesday evening (October 3, 2006) at the Americare Living Center in Winchester. She was born in Richmond on June 2, 1908 to Herbert and Harriet Snyder Jay and had lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Webster High School and she was a homemaker. She was a member...