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 noted by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on December 14th, 2019 that John William Adams perished in Mason, Ohio.  Adams was 68 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John William's life.

It was reported by The County Journal on December 5th, 2019 that Thomas M Meadows died in Red Bud, Illinois.  Meadows was 75 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas M's life.

It was revealed by The Beacon News on September 15th, 2019 that Malcolm Abel passed away in Oswego, Illinois.  Abel was 75 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Malcolm's life.

It was noted on August 25th, 2019 that Norma Lee Irvin (Pax) passed on in Richmond, Indiana.  Ms. Irvin was 93 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Norma Lee's life.

It was reported on August 24th, 2019 that Roy Dale Rasner passed on in Cape Coral, Florida.  Rasner was 48 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roy Dale's life.

It was reported on August 13th, 2019 that Rebecca Moore died in Bristol, Tennessee.  Moore was 58 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rebecca's life.

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

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

It was noted on April 22nd, 2019 that Rhea Readnour (Lammott) passed away 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 on in Troy, Ohio.  Ms. Dohrman was 73 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sandra Kay'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.