Funeral Homes in Richmond, IN

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Vagas Ferguson (american football player), Dominic James (basketball player), Bo Van Pelt (golfer), Jeff Hamilton (drummer), Rich Mullins (singer and songwriter), Gregory Lee Johnson (activist), and Jocelyn Wesler (actor).

Richmond /ˈrɪtʃmənd/ is a city largely within Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, United States, which borders Ohio. The city also includes the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is in Boston Township and separated from the rest of the city. It is sometimes called the "cradle of recorded jazz" because some early jazz records were made here at the studio of Gennett Records, a division of the Starr Piano Company.Richmond is the county seat of Wayne County, and in the 2010 census, it had a population of 36,812. The city has twice received the All-America City Award, most recently in 2009.

Richmond Obituaries

It was disclosed on June 25th, 2019 that Betty Clark (Earman) died in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  Ms. Clark was 73 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty's life.

It was noted by Daily Press on April 23rd, 2019 that Lois May Keenan (Ryan) died in California.  Ms. Keenan was 89 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lois May's life.

It was disclosed on April 22nd, 2019 that Rhea Readnour (Lammott) passed on in Villa Hills, Kentucky.  Ms. Readnour was 103 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rhea's life.

It was noted on April 12th, 2019 that Sandra Kay Dohrman (MacY) passed away in Troy, Ohio.  Ms. Dohrman was 73 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sandra Kay's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on December 19th, 2018 that Lauren Diane Ballard (Erickson) died in Barrington, Illinois.  Ms. Ballard was 73 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lauren Diane's life.

It was noted on November 11th, 2018 that Julie Ann Goodman (Azbil) passed away in Spring Hill, Florida.  Ms. Goodman was 51 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Julie Ann's life.

It was noted on October 11th, 2018 that William Orville Jr Taylor died in Richmond, Indiana.  Taylor was 63 years old and was born in Painesville, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Orville Jr's life.

It was revealed by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on September 19th, 2018 that Sarah Kitzmiller (Harvie) perished in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Ms. Kitzmiller was 60 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sarah's life.

It was revealed by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on September 15th, 2018 that John E Davis passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Davis was 84 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John E's life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 23rd, 2018 that James L "Jim" Ritchey perished in Sarasota, Florida.  Ritchey was 83 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James L "Jim"'s life.

History

A Powerball lottery ticket sold in Richmond won approximately $314 million (annuity value) in the August 25, 2007 drawing. Richmond is home to two of Indiana's three Ancient Egypt Mummy giving it the highest concentration of mummies in the state. After starting out in nearby Union City, Indiana City, Wayne Agricultural Works moved to Richmond. Richmond was once known as "the lawnmower capital" because of the lawn mowers manufactured there from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. John Smith and David Hoover were among the earliest settlers.

The official website for the city of Richmond is http://www.richmondindiana.gov.