Joel Smallwood

Joel “Randy” Smallwood, age 70, of New Paris, Ohio died Wednesday morning, March 19, 2003 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana after a brief illness. Born on May 10, 1932 in Garrard County, Kentucky he was a 1951 Jefferson Township High School graduate and has lived in New Paris most all of his life. In 1997 he retired from Alcoa of Richmond, Indiana after over 30 years of service. Member of the Druids of Richmond, Indiana and the Moose Lodge of Richmond, Indiana. He was a Volunteer Driver for the Senior Citizens of Richmond, Indiana.

Survived by Daughter: Rebecca Rinehart of Madison, Indiana; Two Sons: Ballard “Bud” Smallwood of Houston, Texas and Fred G. Smallwood of New Paris, Ohio; Special Friend: Betty Captain of New Paris, Ohio and Granddaughter: Jessica Tiemann.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 10:30 AM at Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, Ohio with Pastor Gilmer Smith officiating. Interment will be held in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 21, 2003 from 4 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Area 9 Agency - In-Home & Community Service - 520 South 9th Street - Richmond, Indiana 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com