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.

Henry Cole Henry Cole, 74, Winchester, passed away in his home on March 17, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, to William and Pauline (Peters) Cole. Henry attended Richmond High School. On June 20, 1998, Henry married Janice (Mills) Woods. Henry worked at D&M in Connersville and OMCO Cast Metals in Winchester. […] — (Posted March 19, 2022)

David “Doc” Gene O’Conner, Jr. David “Doc” Gene O’Conner, Jr., age 52, passed away at Reid Health on March 15, 2022. He was born July 22, 1969, the son of David O’Conner Sr. and Wilma O’Conner. David was born in Richmond, Indiana, and had lived here his whole life. He never met a stranger and was liked by anyone who […] — (Posted March 19, 2022)

Nancy L. Sanford Nancy L. Sanford, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 29, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Oliver L. “Hosey” and Norma I. Blunk Dalbey, Nancy was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1961 and attended Ball State University. Nancy worked […] — (Posted March 19, 2022)

Delois Jewett Delois Jewett, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Delois was born on June 12, 1940, in Grundy, West Virginia, to Thomas and Martha Norman White. She moved to Indiana at the age of 10 and lived here for the rest of her life. Delois […] — (Posted March 19, 2022)

Michael Neil Rodgers On May 4th, 2017 in Richmond Indiana about 9:00 a.m. Michael Neil Rodgers passed away in his Richmond home from his long-term sickness. He was born on August 13,1969 at Reid Hospital to Rosemary Rodgers and Robert Rodgers. He was not employed anywhere at the time, but he did have a work history of a […] — (Posted March 18, 2022)

Ronald D. Erk Ronald D. Erk, age 79, died unexpectedly at his home on March 12, 2022. Ron was born in Richmond, Indiana July 25, 1942, to Wilbur and Violet Vore Erk. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School and lived here all of his life Ron was an Air Force Veteran from 1963 to 1967; […] — (Posted March 18, 2022)

Suzanne Renee Pollard Wyatt Suzanne Renee Pollard Wyatt, 43, of Centerville, died unexpectedly at Reid Health on March 16, 2022. She was born December 5, 1978, in Richmond and lived here all her life. Suzanne worked as a Para-Professional at Richmond Senior High School. She was a 1997 graduate of Centerville High School, attended I.U East, and received an […] — (Posted March 18, 2022)

Lillian McCreary Lillian McCreary, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2022, at Hickory Creek in Connersville. Born on December 26, 1931, in Connersville, she is one of two daughters of the late Paul and Grace Garrison Myer. She is a 1950 graduate of Connersville High School and had attended Central Christian […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Thomas M. Hudson Thomas M. Hudson age 82, of Connersville, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Caroleton Healthcare in Connersville. Born on March 15, 1939, in Tell City, Indiana, the son of a the late Ollie and Leora Phillips Hudson. On February 13, 1961 in Connersville, he married the former Mary Rowe and they were blessed with […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Elaine C. Barnes Elaine C. Barnes, age 92 of Richmond, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois on February 6, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Hildur Erickson Carlson. Elaine married Howard Barnes on July 2, 1949, at the First United Methodist Church in Connersville. They were blessed with two sons and […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Pansy Day Pansy Day, age 81 of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022, at her home. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 16, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Delbert and Grace Rose Fannin. In Richmond, Indiana on July 6, 1960, she married Lawrence Day. They were blessed with two sons. Pansy […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Martha Ann Toney Martha Ann Toney, 76, passed away at her home in Cambridge City Tuesday evening March 15, 2022 after a brief illness. Martha was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 23, 1946. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge City community and worked as a nurse’s aide in area nursing homes and for home […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Franklin Hoke Franklin Hoke, age 86, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. Franklin went to be with the Lord, his wife Shirley, his son Dennis, his two dogs, and baby Brantley. He was born in Phillipsburg, OH on June 23, 1935 to the late Cleo and […] — (Posted March 17, 2022)

Kyler Nicole Mock Kyler Nicole Mock, age 34, unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 6, 2022. She was born March 6, 1988, the daughter of William Perry Jr. and Angela Tout, in Richmond, Indiana. Kyler was a graduate of Richmond High School and entered the United States Air Force shortly after graduation. […] — (Posted March 16, 2022)

Mary Ann Conder Mary Ann Conder, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Reid Health. Born April 14, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jerome and Caroline Wolke, Mary was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Morton High School. Mary worked in the cut flower division at Hills’ Roses. She enjoyed being […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Carol Ann Tague Carol Ann Tague, 84, Cambridge City, passed away early Monday morning, March 14th, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born to Alphonsos and Viola (Firsich) Spaulding on September 2nd, 1937, Carol grew up in the Connersville area and graduated from Connersville High School, then later in life moved to Cambridge City where she has […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Daryl Thomas King Daryl Thomas King, age 61, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, March 14, 2022. Born April 2, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter E. and Eileen Toschlog King, Daryl was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a truck driver for Co-Alliance. Daryl previously retired from Laborers, Local 1047 and had worked at Thoroseal […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Ronald Emerson DeMao, Sr. Ronald Emerson DeMao, Sr., a man of great faith, a dedicated family man, and a gift to the golf community of Richmond and beyond, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Reid Hospital on March 12, 2022. Ron was born June 6, 1935, in Arnold, Pennsylvania to Salvatore and Loretta DeMao who preceded him in […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Joan Marie Rose Joan Marie Rose, 85, of Richmond, passed away March 13, 2022, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield after a long illness. She was born April 7, 1936, in Richmond to William and Helen Savel Toney and lived in this area most of her life. Joan retired from McSherr Inc.; she was a great artist and […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Dorothy M. Johnson Dorothy M. Johnson, age 81, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born April 14, 1940, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Roy E. & Birtha (Pennycuff) Graham. Dorothy spent over 40 years working in the dietary department at Heritage House Nursing Home and Raintree Square Retirement Home. She enjoyed going […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Delbert Lee Miller Delbert Lee Miller, 82, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born January 10, 1940 in College Corner, Indiana. One of two sons of Max and Rada Lainhart Miller. On August 27, 1960, he was married at the Eastside Methodist Church to Joan Adams. Mrs. Miller survives. […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Daryl Wesley Steele Daryl Wesley Steele, 46, formerly of Laurel passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana . One of three children of Daryl and Julie Wagers Steele, Daryl was born in Connersville on September 5, 1975. Survivors include his mother, Julie Steele of Laurel; two brothers, Bobby Steele of Hamilton, Ohio and Jesse McQueen of […] — (Posted March 15, 2022)

Gracie Ann Niesen Gracie Ann Niesen, age 70, passed away at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule Nursing Home on March 3, 2022. She was born June 18, 1951, to Sherman and Madge Napier, in Hazard County, Kentucky. Gracie had worked as a C.N.A. most of her adult life. She loved bingo, board games, old cowboy movies, and the company […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Nina Lynn (Barksdale) Pryor Nina Lynn (Barksdale) Pryor of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at AMG Specialty Care in Greenfield, IN. Nina was born April 1, 1952, in Rushville, IN., the daughter of Nina Jean (Morris) and Melvin Barksdale. She was raised and lived in Connersville for the majority of her life where she attended Connersville […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Eugene Keith Wilson Eugene Keith Wilson, 78, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home. One of four children of Graves and Phyllis VanMeter Wilson, Gene was born in Batesville, Indiana on November 22, 1943 and graduated from Brookville High School with the class of 1962. On August 2, 1969, Gene married the former Peggy […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

David M. Lykins David M. Lykins, 76, of Connersville, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence. Dave was born October 11, 1945 in Connersville to Carl C. Sr. and Patsy York Lykins. He was a 1963 graduate of Connersville High School. Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Mark A. McCowan Mark A. McCowan, 64, of Connersville, passed away Friday March 11, 2022 at his residence following a battle with brain cancer. He was born March 11, 1958 in Connersville. One of five children of Delver and Betty Jane Kelley McCowan. Mark was a tool and die maker for 25 years and in 1997, joined his […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Ruth Anne Cassiday Pittinger Ruth Anne Cassiday Pittinger, 74 of Richmond, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2022. Born on July 30, 1947, in Rush County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond Cassiday and Martha Leslie Reeves Cassiday and was the beloved wife of 53 years to Curt Pittinger. She was a bookkeeper for 19 years […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Charlotte M. Bartram Charlotte M. Bartram, age 90, Greens Fork, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Reid Health. Born January 7, 1932, in Williamsburg to Carl E. and Allene Stiens, Charlotte lived in Wayne County most of her life. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and attended IU. One of Charlotte’s passions was raising and showing American […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)

Randy Lee Smith Randy Lee Smith, 68, of Richmond, died March 5, 2022, at Friends Fellowship community. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Social Studies and Education. Randy taught school at the secondary level in Utah. He organized and served as principal in an Alternative High School in Virginia. Randy went on to Law School […] — (Posted March 14, 2022)