<![CDATA[Martin (Rink) Wyramon Richmond, Ind. - Martin (Rink) Wyramon, age 73, went to be with Jesus Saturday (May 23, 2015). He was born in Cambridge City, Indiana to Carl and Alberta Wyramon on October 5, 1941. He worked at Wayne Works for 25 years. Martin loved car shows and was an excellent car painter and builder. He was a father and good friend to many. Survivors include his daughter Starletta (Joe) Phenis of Richmond; stepson whom he raised as a small child, Doug Lakes (Julie Moser) of Richmond; brother Fred (Joyce) Wyramon of North Carolina; grandchildren Faith Phenis, Leanna Lakes and Travis Lakes all of Richmond; a special friend and mother of his children Joyce Wyramon and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a special niece Kim Wyramon. Services for Martin will be held on Thursday (May 28, 2015) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary. Pastors Michael Stonebraker and Sandy Ewen will officiate. Burial will be in Chester cemetery. Visitation for Martin will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday (May 27, 2015) at Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.
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Martin Wyramon
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Roger Helms
<![CDATA[Roger E. Helms CENTERVILLE, Ind. - Roger E. Helms, age 60, of Centerville, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 10, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert R. and Rose Bernice Fleagle Helms, Roger lived most of his life in Centerville. He was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana. Roger had been a carpenter by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed watching sports. Survivors include his son, Daryl R. Helms of Richmond; grandchildren, Courtney and Hayden Helms, both of Richmond; sisters, Sonya Harrison and Pam Dunning, both of Centerville; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; his dog, Nikita; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald Helms. Visitation for Roger E. Helms will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, Centerville. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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'God forbid it should ever happen here'
'God forbid it should ever happen here' Multiple law enforcement agencies operate together for emergency drills. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1I1WwoX Law enforcement officers confront a woman pretending to be an armed shooter during an emergency drill Friday at Richmond High School.
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Patricia A. Bailey
<![CDATA[Patricia A. Bailey CENTERVILLE, Ind. - Patricia A. Bailey, age 69, of Centerville, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Reid Hospital. Born October 4, 1945, in Wise, Virginia, to Willie and Sylvia Avonelle Mullins, Patricia had lived in this area since 1962. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Michael Bailey, to whom she was married on September 9, 1966; son, Michael Bailey of Centerville, Indiana; siblings, James Frederick (Charlene) Mullins of Richmond, Brenda Gail (Fletcher) Callahan of Cambridge City, Indiana, Thomas Lee (Marsha) Mullins of Richmond, Kyle Dexter (Ruth) Mullins of Richmond, and Debra Kay (Doug) Burke of Richmond; aunts; uncles, nieces; nephews; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service for Patricia A. Bailey will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Bible Baptist Church, 4274 U.S. 27 North, Richmond, with Rev. Fletcher Callahan officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46778. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at
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Suspected dealer brought back from Alabama
Suspected dealer brought back from Alabama Kenton Bennett extradited on charges of dealing cocaine, dealing narcotic drug. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1InBeRV A Richmond man wanted for two charges of dealing drugs was booked early Sunday in the Wayne County Jail, then posted bond.
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Council appoints Frost DDA director, sets salary at $40K
It's official - Joe Frost is the new executive director for the Oxford Downtown Development Authority . Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to appoint Frost to the position.
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Louanna Dishman
She was born at rural Alpine, IN on July 25, 1937 to the union of Anna Louise Grist and Roger lamb.
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Wayne County group works to restore historic cemeteries
Historic cemeteries in eastern Indiana could get face-lifts through a project designed to train volunteers to tend the sites. Western Wayne Heritage Inc. in Cambridge City has created the Restoration in Peace, or R.I.P., project to develop a pool of professionally trained volunteers to help restore historic cemeteries.
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Tena Weston
<![CDATA[Tena E. Weston RICHMOND, Ind. - Tena E. Weston, age 90, of Richmond, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Reid Hospital surrounded by her family. Born June 12, 1925, in Chazy, New York, to Frank and Emora Baker River, Tena had lived in Richmond since 1984. She was a member of St. Paul's Nazarene Church. Tena loved the Lord, life, bingo, and the Cincinnati Reds. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Janice York of Cambridge City, Indiana, Mary (Dave) Gurley of Vevay, Indiana, and Virginia (Gary) Weilenman of Cambridge City, Indiana; sons, Joseph Weston of Richmond, Jasper (Rhonda) Weston of Richmond, and Norman Weston of Kentucky; 28 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; three sisters; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Buddy Weston; grandson, Wade Weston; four siblings; daughter-in-law, Shirley Weston; and son-in-law, Thomas York. Visitation for Tena E. Weston will be from 12 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor David Eales officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Errant radio signals activate Richmond sirens
Errant radio signals activate Richmond sirens EMA deputy director blames radio "skip" for weekend siren activations. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1MG1xSB Yet there was no such weather this past weekend when some Richmond warning sirens began screaming.
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Patricia Louise Weston
She was born August 1, 1940 in Connersville, the eldest of two the daughters of James Osborn and Evelyn Nellada Fisher and they preceded her in death.
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Maxine Koons
<![CDATA[Maxine Koons CENTERVILLE, Ind. - Maxine Koons, age 93, of Centerville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at her home. Born January 30, 1922, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to George and Irene Peirson McNutt, Maxine was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Maxine was a member of the Centerville Christian Church. She was an integral part of the family's dairy farm where she worked with her husband for many years. Maxine was also a homemaker. She loved her home and the beauty of the country. Maxine was a sweet and loving person who loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, James Koons, to whom she was married on August 27, 1944; daughters, Barbara (Lawrence Schuler) McQueen of Abington, Indiana, and Marilyn (Randy) Coldiron of Connersville, Indiana; son, Phillip K. (Brenda) Koons of Centerville, Indiana; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Charlene Remley; brother, Cecil McNutt; and great-granddaughter, Christine Laloge. Visitation for Maxine Koons will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Mills Funeral Home, 405 E. Main Street, Centerville. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Reid Foundation for the Hospice Program, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Nora at the Fair - Year of the Farmer: Day Five
While there are truckloads of fun things to do in the evening at the Indiana State Fair, being able to visit on a weekday is a real treat. Childhood friend Ann, and I took advantage of the great weather to walk on the Monon Trail to the Fairgrounds.
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Area schools make some changes over summer
Area schools make some changes over summer Parking lot repairs, technology progress and new programs among developments Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1IbO9Vf Denise Estelle works with Addyson Pitcock, left, and Emma Griffey, Jacob Myers and Luke Cottrell last December in her second-grade classroom at Western Wayne Elementary School in Cambridge City. It was Pajama Day at the school.
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Meet the area's new principals
Meet the area's new principals Five school leaders ready to tackle challenges of new location, position Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1St6ftX Principals Karrianne Polk-Meek of Starr Elementary, left, and Elizabeth Markward of Crestdale Elementary chat Thursday after a meeting at the Richmond Community Schools administration building. It was a sentiment echoed by her counterparts at Fairview and Starr elementaries in Richmond, Lincoln High School in Cambridge City and Union County Middle School in Liberty.
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Our roses: Cheer squad is 'top banana'
Our roses: Cheer squad is 'top banana' Accolades for people of Wayne County Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1T1x0G6 ROSES TO the Richmond High School cheerleading squad for winning the "Top Banana" award at Universal Cheer Association camp last month in Muncie. Alegra Cruse, a senior and a squad captains, was named an All-American cheerleader.
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Bob Dorgan
He was born on July 22, 1929 in Fayette County, Indiana to the late Robert L. and Teresa Isabelle Dorgan.
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GOP to select candidate in Cambridge Thursday
GOP to select candidate in Cambridge Thursday Voters must choose between Jeff Mardis and Tim Longnecker for town council seat. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1NBdiKH Republicans will have a town convention Thursday in Cambridge City to select their candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the Cambridge City Town Council.
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Jobs numbers up significantly over last year
Jobs numbers up significantly over last year Wayne County had 1,159 more employed residents in July than a year ago. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1Jk6RL2 Heavy equipment is used to construct an addition to the SugarCreek Packing Co.
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Local woman receives 8 years for burglary
Local woman receives 8 years for burglary Mica L. Gibson also receives 2 years of probation, faces additional misdemeanor charge. Check out this story on pal-item.com: http://pinews.co/1F2VqDs A Cambridge City woman with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison on a felony burglary charge.
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