Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home

Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Ray, 38, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in Martinsville, Indiana. Nick was born in Indianapolis on December 1, 1981 the Son of William S, and Karen C.(Cherry) Ray. Nick graduated from Martinsville High School in 2000 and then earned his Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Indianapolis. The world has lost a rare and beautiful soul. Nick was a person who left his imprint on everyone he met. He was one of the few people who walked by everyone with no judgement. He viewed all people as equals regardless of their status in life, money they had, titles they had acquired, color of their skin or clothes they wore. He shared his knowledge of art with many, always...

William Stuart Richards was born November 17, 1938 in Greencastle, IN, the son of Imogene and Stuart Richards. He spent his early years in Greencastle surrounded by a network of grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He attended Ridpath Elementary School interrupted by a few years in Kokomo. The family returned to Greencastle, and he continued his education graduating from Greencastle High School in 1957. Bill worked at Cannon's Men Store during high school and college. He made many customer-friends that lasted a lifetime. After his years at DePauw University, Bill joined Northwestern Mutual Life to build a career that lasted over 60 years. His first office was in...