Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.

Robbie Wayne Meyer Robbie Wayne Meyer, 56, of Summittville, died Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born in Muncie on July 6, 1966 to Robert Charles and Janet Maxine (Ankrom) Meyer. Robbie was a graduate of Hagerstown High School. He served with the Indiana National Guard. He lived most of his life in the Summittville area and was […] — (Posted August 22, 2022)

Kathryn Louise DeVaughn Kathryn Louise DeVaughn was called into the presence of her Lord and Savior Tuesday August 16, 2022, at the Heritage House of New Castle. She was the first-born child of Harland Everett Query and Ruth Lorina (Paul) Query on February 13, 1940, in rural Henry County, Indiana. She was the oldest of three children with […] — (Posted August 21, 2022)

Kenneth D. “Ken” Street Kenneth D. “Ken” Street, 89, of New Paris, Ohio died August 19, 2022, at Reid Health after an extended illness. He was born February 26, 1933, in Richmond to Perry and Cecil (Street) Smith and lived in the Richmond area all his life. He retired as a tool and die maker from Alcoa and was […] — (Posted August 21, 2022)

Helen M. Couch Helen M. Couch, age 72, of Liberty, passed away surrounded by her family on August 17, 2022. She was born on April 29, 1950, in Richmond, the daughter of the late Francis Carl Wentz and Florine Bennington Wentz Hermann. On October 8, 1973, in Orange, IN, Helen was united in marriage with Dayton G. Couch. […] — (Posted August 21, 2022)

William “Bill” W. Misner Jr. William “Bill” W. Misner Jr., peacefully passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at Independence Village of Fishers, just weeks after celebrating his 96th birthday. Bill was born in Richmond, Indiana, to William W. and Margaret Zwerner Misner. He was a 1944 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Earlham College. He completed B-29 gunner training […] — (Posted August 21, 2022)

George Gregory (Greg) Boyce George Gregory (Greg) Boyce, 48, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, August 18, at his home in Whitestown, Indiana. He passed peacefully with his cherished wife, sister and brother-in-law at his side. Greg was born on January 7, 1974, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Donald & Gloria (Dines) […] — (Posted August 21, 2022)

Peter A. McDaniel Peter A. McDaniel, 57, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully in the arms of his family to be with the Lord on August 16, 2022. He was born October 30, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Orville “Pete” McDaniel and Allien Hengstler McDaniel. Pete served 4 years in the United States Marines Corps and 22 years […] — (Posted August 19, 2022)

Fredrick L. “Fred” Keeler Fredrick L. “Fred” Keeler, 82, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born April 4, 1940 in Lawrence, IN, a son of the late Leonard and Delores Jean (Sachs) Keeler. Fred worked for many years for a fan manufacturing facility in Mt. Comfort before working in […] — (Posted August 19, 2022)

Alva Joel Richardson Alva Joel Richardson, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 18, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Francis and Minnie Caskey Richardson, Alva was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1949. During high school, Alva worked at Leland Bowling […] — (Posted August 19, 2022)

James C. Rowland James C. Rowland, age 92 of Connersville, passed away on August 12, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. James was born on November 3, 1929, in Connersville, the son of the late Clay and Mollie J. Palmer Rowland. James was proud to serve his country in the United States Army. He served from March 1951 […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

Betty Rose Whalen-Griffith Betty Rose Whalen-Griffith, age 95, passed away on August 15, 2022, with her son by her side. Betty was born on December 14, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Jess and Virgie Wright. She loved being a mother and grandmother and she valued spending time with her family and friends. […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

Carl Edwin Heck Carl Edwin Heck, 87, of Connersville, passed away Thursday morning, August 11, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born June 21, 1935 in Connersville to Webster and Hazel Florea Heck, and he was a 1953 graduate of Harrisburg High School. A veteran, Carl served his country in the United States Army. On March 15, […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

Vance Rayburn Stinson Vance Rayburn Stinson, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Vance was born June 6, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rita H. Stinson Lindsey. Vance was a life-long resident of Richmond, where he was raised by his loving mother and stepfather, Carl B. Lindsey, Jr. He worked in a […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

William Alfred “Bill” Hughes William Alfred “Bill” Hughes, 82, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Connersville. One of three children of Madison S. and Oma Lucas Hughes, Bill was born in Connersville on March 19, 1940 and attended Connersville High School. Bill served his […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

Linda K. Kowaleski Linda K. Kowaleski, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born August 7, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, to William Deeter and Marilyn Nealeigh, Linda had lived in Richmond for several years. She had an associate degree in social work, and had worked at daycare facilities, home health […] — (Posted August 18, 2022)

Mattie Elizabeth (Limburg) Riggle Mattie Elizabeth (Limburg) Riggle, 88, of Milton, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home while surrounded by her family late Tuesday night August 16th, 2022. Mattie was born in Loudon, Tennessee, on December 13th, 1933, the only child of Hobert and Eva (Caudle) Limburg. Mattie and her parents moved to Indiana when she was three […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Mary Frances Smith Mary Frances Smith, age 97, passed away Monday, August 18, 2022, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Nursing Home in New Castle. She retired from the Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home after 40 years of employment. She was an avid racing fan and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by two grandsons, […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Vera June Jennings Vera June Jennings, age 79, passed away at Reid Health on August 11, 2022. She was born October 19, 1942, the daughter of Preston and Zella Miller, in Dublin, Indiana. Vera had lived in Wayne County all of her life. She loved music and loved being around people. She was a good-hearted woman and will […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Freda Mae Smith (Gillentine) Freda Mae Smith (Gillentine) born March 28, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022, at Reid Hospital at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her loving family. Freda lived most of her life in Richmond, IN. She enjoyed playing Euchre and spending time with her children and grandbabies. She loved going to […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Edward “Ed” L. Strait Edward “Ed” L. Strait, age 74, passed away on August 16, 2022, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN. He was born in Richmond, IN on February 9, 1948, one of five children of the late Harry and Helen Strothman Strait. Ed served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1968 […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Brenda Robinson Brenda Robinson, 72, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born November 27, 1949, in Berea, Kentucky to Silvin and Ruth Van Winkle Robinson; she lived in Crab Orchard, Kentucky before moving to Richmond where she lived most of her life. Brenda worked for Reid Health. She is […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Meda Maxine Evans Dunckel Meda Maxine Evans Dunckel born April 6, 1934, died peacefully on August 14, 2022, in Richmond, Indiana at the age of 88. Maxine was born and raised in Clio, Michigan, where she married Reuben Edward Dunckel in 1951. They enjoyed life together until the Lord received Reuben home on January 8, 2018; a total of […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Marilyn Jean (Roell) Cooper Marilyn Jean (Roell) Cooper, 93, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born July 11, 1929 in Richmond to the late Ted and Leona (Grapperhaus) Roell. Marilyn was a devout Catholic and life-long member of St. Andrew Catholic Church (St. Elizabeth Seton Parish), where her […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Patricia F. Glover Patricia F. Glover, 71, of Doyle, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home Thursday August 11th, 2022. If anyone knew Pat, they knew that she was the “Queen of Cooks”. She loved preparing meals, crafting, fishing, and flea market shopping but mostly loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was the daughter of Lee and […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Odis Ray “Bo” Lady Odis Ray “Bo” Lady, 71, passed away at his home in Dublin Saturday evening August 13th, 2022. Odis was born on November 27th, 1950, to Ottis and Mildred (Kern) Lady in Richmond. He is survived by his wife, the former Vicki Jo Phillips, whom he married on June 28th, 2002 at the Richmond Rose Garden. The […] — (Posted August 17, 2022)

Larry L. Holcomb Larry L. Holcomb, 82, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Mooreland, IN, a son of the late Robert Glen and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb. Larry attended Mooreland schools and graduated from […] — (Posted August 15, 2022)

Arville “Jack” Isaac Arville “Jack” Isaac, age 77, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Reid Health. Born November 17, 1944, in Jellico, Tennessee, to Walter and Linda Allen Isaac, Jack spent most of his childhood “down home” before moving to Richmond as a teenager. Jack and […] — (Posted August 15, 2022)

Frances Hays Frances Hays, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born February 27, 1930, in Seco, Kentucky, to Bruce and Bessie Oney Rudd, Frances lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a hairdresser and owned and operated the Blue Spruce Salon. Frances was a member of the Loyal […] — (Posted August 15, 2022)

Ross Alan Walter Ross Alan Walter, 74, of Muncie, IN, passed away on August 12, 2022, at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, IN after a brief illness. Ross was born on February 23, 1948, in New Castle, IN, raised by his parents, Ralph and Gladys (Stockton) Boyd and Harvey Walter, and loved by his in-laws, Leonard […] — (Posted August 15, 2022)

Janet “Janny” Sue Keal Janet “Janny” Sue Keal, 65, passed away Friday evening, August 12, 2022 at her home in Brownsville. One of two daughters of Kenneth Y. and Betty J. Sampson Morford, Janny was born in Connersville on February 11, 1957 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. On July 1, 1989, she married […] — (Posted August 14, 2022)