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.

George E. Daniels George E. Daniels, 72, of Richmond passed away April 10, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born May 25, 1949 in Richmond to Jack and Betty Daniels and lived in this area all of his life. George was a veteran serving in the Navy He worked as a janitor and was a member of the […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Christopher George Christopher George, 63, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 5th at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Chris was born in Richmond, Indiana, on April 12th, 1958, the son of Donald R. & Martha “Maggie” Ann Robbins George. He was a 1976 graduate of Northeastern High School. Chris attended Purdue University, […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham Juanita (Sherrow) Dunham, 96, of New Paris, died Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at her home. Born February 3,1926, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mattie May (West) Sherrow. Juanita was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family and community. While her children were in school, she […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore Ronald Eugene “Ron” Moore, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on May 24, 1957, in Liberty, Indiana, to James and Geraldine Plemons Moore. He retired from the City of Oxford Water Department, where he worked as a water distribution operator, and later […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Janet Louise (Plummer) Day Janet Louise (Plummer) Day, 51, of Connersville went home to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022 after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Janet was born June 11, 1970 in Connersville to Larry and Susan Plummer, the second of three daughters. Growing up, Janet was […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Judith “Judy” Diane Dickey Judith “Judy” Diane Dickey, 74, of Lyonsville, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2022 at her home. She was born May 16, 1947 in Connersville to Deloris Ilean Roszell Sullivan and attended Connersville Schools, later earning her GED. On October 27, 1963, she was married to the love of her life, Delbert Dickey. Judy was […] — (Posted April 12, 2022)

Michael D. Linton Michael D. Linton, 48, of Richmond, IN and formally of Monticello, IN passed away April 7, 2022. According to his wishes, he was at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 1, 1973, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Michael Linton and Teresa (Threlkeld) Linton. He was a 1991 graduate of Twin […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

Ruby Woolwine Ruby Woolwine, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus. Ruby was born April 20, 1933, in Jackson County, Kentucky, but lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a member of King’s Highway Holiness. Ruby enjoyed doing yard work and loved spending time with her children […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

Buford Samuel “Bo” Hughes Buford Samuel “Bo” Hughes, 78, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Bo was born in Goddard, Kentucky on January 5, 1944 to Claud & Frances McCormick. After their deaths when he was very young, Bo was welcomed into the home of Clayton & Ruby Rock Hughes, who raised him. Bo attended […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

William Donald “Donnie” Veach William Donald “Donnie” Veach, 74 of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Foundations near New Paris. Born on May 18, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Henry C. & Nellie (Ramsey) Veach. Donnie helped Willard Mann and Bill Sweet in New Paris and had worked at Tudor’s […] — (Posted April 11, 2022)

John Roscoe Newhouse John Roscoe Newhouse age 58, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones Monday, April 4th, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. John was born September 2nd, 1963, to Phil Newhouse (Sharon Newhouse) and Lynna Sue Jessop (Michael Ankrom) of Cambridge City, IN. John graduated from Lincoln High School in the class of 1982. […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Bobby Ronald Hicks Bobby Ronald Hicks, 82, died at his home of 58 years Monday morning, April 4th, 2022. Bobby was born in Bristol, Tennessee to Thomas Earl and Neta Lynn (Kite) Hicks on May 7th 1939. Bobby was raised in the Cambridge City area and graduated from Lincoln High School. He retired from Chrysler in New Castle on […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Jeffery “Jeff” G. Harp Jeffery “Jeff” G. Harp, 46, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born November 20, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Robert and Tonna (Surber) Harp. Jeff received his high school degree from New Castle High School. He had been employed by the […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Kenneth Scott Hilbert Kenneth Scott Hilbert, 60, passed away Tuesday evening March, 29, 2022 at his home in Connersville, Indiana. Kenneth was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 18, 1961. He grew up in the Dublin and Cambridge City communities and moved to Connersville 2 ½ years ago from Bentonville. When he was eighteen years old, he […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

James Musselman James Musselman, 74, of Richmond, passed away March 29, 2022 after battling cancer for several years. He was born April 9, 1947 to Earl J. And Martha McGriff Musselman and lived in Richmond all his life James worked for Wayne Works for most of his life but also worked for Amcast Automotive. He is […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Michael “Mike” Gene Keller Michael “Mike” Gene Keller, 77, of Fayette County, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. He enjoyed his last days in the home of his dreams with his beloved wife, Rickie Keller. He was a fearless, intelligent, forward-thinking man whose beloved orneriness and gentle manner will be deeply missed. Mike was well known for his ability […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Mei Hui Cushing Mei Hui Cushing, 76, passed away at her home in Greens Fork, Indiana on April 6, 2022. A daughter of the late Yuan-Chun Liao and Jin-Gui (Wu) Liao, Mei was born in Taipei, Taiwan on June 23, 1945. Mei married her former husband, David A. Cushing in Taiwan in 1974 while he was stationed there […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Paul J. Bell Paul J. Bell, age 75, of Connersville, passed away on April 5, 2022. He was born on May 3, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of the Eldon and Fanny J. Wilson Bell. He is survived by his wife, Joann Reese Bell whom he married on March 14, 1994 in Connersville. Keeping with Paul’s […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Alan Richard Arnold Alan Richard Arnold, 93 of Connersville passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1928 to Floyd Clark Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Whipple Arnold. Alan was a 1946 graduate of Connersville High School. Alan served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1954 as a medic during the Korean […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Dorothy (Haler) Duffy Dorothy (Haler) Duffy, age 78, of Mooreland, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 12, 1944 in Knightstown, Indiana and was the daughter of Don and Permillia Haler. Dorothy was a homemaker, mom, and grandma. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandkids that she loved […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Amy M. Ankrom Amy M. Ankrom, age 46, resident of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born March 29, 1976, a daughter of Terry Ankrom and Joy (Houser) Cross. Amy was a 1994 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and had worked in the Home […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Marge Robbins Marge Robbins, 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 13, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Gordon) Kendall. Marge graduated from New Castle High School in 1957 where she enjoyed choir. During the 1960’s, she worked as […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Reba Isaacs Paul Reba Isaacs Paul was born July 19, 1940 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late Wiley & Daisy Isaacs of Jackson County, Kentucky. Reba is survived by her husband, […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Jerry Lee Templin Jerry Lee Templin, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born January 14, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Frank C. and Janet E. Russell Templin, Jerry lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Purdue University from 1953-1955. […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Bobbie Gene Lockhart, Sr. Bobbie Gene Lockhart, Sr., 90, of Connersville, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1931 in Connersville, one of three children of Virgil and Martha Gant Lockhart, and graduated from Connersville High School. Over the years, he was employed for D&M, Connersville Casket Company, and Herdrich’s Oil. He […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Ronald Edward Barker Ronald Edward Barker 76 of Richmond died April 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family after a long illness. he was born December 24, 1946, in Richmond to Clarence Avanell Jeffers Barker and lived here all his life. He retired from Richmond State Hospital after 21 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Ruth G. (Jerry) Black Pardo Ruth G. (Jerry) Black Pardo, 92, went to be with the LORD ON Saturday April 2, 2022 She was born on October 11, 1929in Kankakee, Illinois to Joseph Black and Myrtle G. Whitmore Black Berry. Ruth was married for 62 years to Joseph A. Pardo and together they had three sons. Special thanks to the […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Cody Shane Steele Our son, Cody Shane Steele was born on May 13, 1991 in Richmond, Indiana to Leon and Karen Steele. He passed away from this life on April 5, 2022, from a self-inflicted injury. Cody leaves behind a loving and caring family. His two children, 8 yr. old Gibson and 3 yr. old Annalise who reside […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Phyllis M. Patenaude Phyllis M. Patenaude, age 96, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born November 23, 1925, in Randolph County, Indiana, to Merl and Lena Belle Thornburg Hart, Phyllis settled in Richmond in 1966, after frequently moving while her husband was in the military. She graduated from Spartanburg High School […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Denise Ann Dudley Denise Ann Dudley, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with her parents and the Lord, April 4, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born December 19, 1949 in Connersville, Indiana, the eldest of four children of Ted and Joan Dudley. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. After graduation, […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)