Inez C. Swickard, 89 of Richmond. Ohio passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith. Inez was born June 2, 1918 in Fox Twp., Carroll County, OH, a daughter of the late James and Nellie Madison Buxton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold R. Swickard on September 15, 2001. Four sisters Mildred Palmer, Helen Lafferty, Martha Rose, and Mary Gersna. Four brothers, Chester, Wilson, James, and Francis Buxton. Inez is survived by a son, David Swickard of Richmond, OH, two daughters, Sinda (Don) Judis of Austintown, OH and Mary (Kenneth) Stevens of Toronto, OH. Six grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, and Raymond Swickard, Timothy and Patrick Judis, Jeremy Kelley. One great-grandson Austin Heath. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond on Saturday from 6-8 PM and Sunday from 1-3 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home 3 PM Sunday with Reverend Mark Thomas officiating. Private burial will take place at Island Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Richmond Volunteer Fire Co. and Rescue Squad. View obituary and send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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