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 reported 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 share your condolences and honor Malcolm's life.

It was written on August 25th, 2019 that Norma Lee Irvin (Pax) perished 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 away in Cape Coral, Florida.  Rasner was 48 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Roy Dale's life.

It was noted on August 13th, 2019 that Rebecca Moore passed away in Bristol, Tennessee.  Moore was 58 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rebecca's life.

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

It was disclosed by Daily Press on April 23rd, 2019 that Lois May Keenan (Ryan) perished 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 revealed 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 revealed 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.

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

It was disclosed on November 11th, 2018 that Julie Ann Goodman (Azbil) died in Spring Hill, Florida.  Ms. Goodman was 51 years old and was born in Richmond, IN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Julie Ann'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.