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.

Zelda “Joyce” Aaron Zelda “Joyce” Aaron, 90, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born September 4, 1931 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Herbert “Delmer” and Vera “Iva” (Cummings) Pitman. Joyce retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1985 after 33 ½ years of service. She […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)

Timothy A. “Tim” Swallow Timothy A. “Tim” Swallow, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 15, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles R. and Kay F. Karn Swallow, Tim was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana, except when he was traveling with the military. Tim graduated from Centerville High School […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)

Kimberly Docherty Vincent Kimberly Docherty Vincent, 51, Richmond, died Jan. 11, 2022. Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted January 13, 2022)

Linsey Shank Susalla Linsey Shank Susalla, 38, of Clermont, FL and formerly of Hagerstown passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on January 18, 1983 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Linsey was a 2001 graduate of Hagerstown High School, she graduated a few years later with an Associates Degree from Delta College […] — (Posted January 12, 2022)

Darrell John Skaggs Darrell John Skaggs, 80 of Centerville, IN passed away on Jan. 06, 2022. He was born to Bennett Harlen Skaggs and Mabel Josephine Bickett-Skaggs on April 27, 1941. He attended Richmond High School. Darrell worked as owner/operator of Darrell’s Garage in Milton, IN. He retired from Darrell’s Garage in 2007. Darrell was an avid racecar […] — (Posted January 12, 2022)

Terry L. Orr Terry L. Orr, 68, of Centerville, died January 10, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born August 25, 1953, in Richmond to Carey Fremont Toney Sr. and Beverly Ann Renfro Lewis and live in the area most of her life. She co-owned San and Terry’s Restaurant in New Castle with her […] — (Posted January 12, 2022)

Nellie Margaret Cramer Wages Nellie Margaret Cramer Wages, age 102, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Otterbein (Franklin United Methodist Community) in Franklin. Nellie was born on November 30, 1919, in East Point, Georgia, to Mentor Cicero and Lou Ella Brookshire Johnson. Her family moved to Hunt Street in Richmond when she was three […] — (Posted January 12, 2022)

Robert Clayton Caldwell Robert Clayton Caldwell, Liberty, was born August 5, 1924 to Harry F. and Anna Caldwell in Fayette County, Indiana and grew up on the family farm in Wayne County. He married Mary Frances Orr of Liberty, IN in March of 1949 and after a brief time in Milton, IN they moved to Liberty where they […] — (Posted January 12, 2022)

Larry Lee Loudy Sr. Larry Lee Loudy Sr., 55 , Richmond, was called home January 3, 2022 in Richmond Indiana. Larry is survived by his two children and siblings Larry Lee Loudy Jr (Son), Rebecca Ann Loudy (Daughter), Mike Loudy (Brother), Grady Loudy Jr (Brother), Mark Loudy (Brother). Larry was born November 12, 1966 in Richmond Indiana. Larry was […] — (Posted January 11, 2022)

Kenneth Dewayne Royer Kenneth Dewayne Royer, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born August 4, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harold and Dorothy Buhrnan Royer, Ken was a life-long resident of this community. He worked at J.M. Hutton & Co., Inc. Ken belonged to the Baptist faith. He […] — (Posted January 11, 2022)

Edwin L. “Eddie” Jones Edwin L. “Eddie” Jones, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 18, 1933, in Centerville, Indiana, to Charles D. and Martha E. Trouse Jones, Eddie was a life-long resident of this community. He worked in the trucking industry. Survivors include his children, Debbi Hamilton, David Jones, Jeff […] — (Posted January 11, 2022)

Juanita Sue “Susie” Neal Todd Juanita Sue “Susie” Neal Todd, 73, of Connersville passed away Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. The youngest of five children of Melvin Alfred and Aretta B. Hughes Neal, Susie was born in Connersville on January 23, 1948. A 1966 graduate of Connersville High School, Susie enjoyed a variety of careers. After […] — (Posted January 11, 2022)

Marilyn Jean Holthouse Marilyn Jean Holthouse passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 2, 2022, at the age of 93 in her hometown of Richmond, IN. She was born to Gerald and Mary Roberts on February 18, 1928. During her teenage years, she sang, danced, and played the xylophone in Jack Krakowski’s Xylophone traveling band. […] — (Posted January 11, 2022)

Bruce R. Upchurch Bruce R. Upchurch of Richmond, IN and Naples, FL passed away suddenly on January 2nd, 2022. He was born June 8th, 1964 and lovingly raised in Muncie by his parents, Joseph R. & Mary Jane Upchurch. After graduating from Delta High School in 1982 while excelling in the pool as a highly decorated swimmer, Bruce […] — (Posted January 10, 2022)

Denice K. Soldan Denice K. Soldan, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Reid Health. Born April 16, 1958, in Santa Ana, California, to M.D. “Jack” and Dorothy Leonard Soldan, Denice moved to Richmond in 1990. She graduated from Santa Ana Valley High School in 1976 and earned an associate degree from Ivy Tech […] — (Posted January 10, 2022)

John E. Bockhofer John E. Bockhofer, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 8 at Reid Health. He was born November 12, 1937 in Wayne County to Howard & Grace Schroeder Bockhofer. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1956 and married the former C. Sue Brown on September 7, 1958. They were blessed with 5 children and […] — (Posted January 10, 2022)

Allen Douglas “Doug” Jenkins Allen Douglas “Doug” Jenkins, age 78, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Versailles Health Care. He was born on March 4, 1943, in Scott County, Kentucky, to the late Allen Hamilton and Pauline Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his grandson, Jordan Jenkins and […] — (Posted January 10, 2022)

William Franklin “Frank” Ashcraft William Franklin “Frank” Ashcraft, 58, of Richmond, died January 4, 2022, after a long illness. He was born May 25, 1964, in Richmond to Willie and Lillie Clark Ashcraft and lived here all his life. He worked as an OTR truck driver. He loved his family and his littles. He was helpful with people and […] — (Posted January 10, 2022)

Richard (Ric) Paul Pilgrim Richard (Ric) Paul Pilgrim, age 66, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2022 due to a vascular event. Ric was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 29, 1955, and studied music education at Wittenberg University, at Kent State University, and at Central Washington University, where he earned a Master of Music Education degree. At Kent […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

Brandon M. “Mike” Remley Brandon M. “Mike” Remley, 42, Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, peacefully in his sleep at home. Though in poor health, and disabled, the last 10 years of his life, his death was unexpected. Mike was born to William “Bill” and Barbara Ward Remley, of Hagerstown, on November 30, 1979 in Richmond. He was […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

John Richard “Dick” Rees John Richard “Dick” Rees, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 26, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 19, 1938 to John Rollin and N. Agnes Rees. Dick was a Richmond High School graduate and married Miriam L. Cox on May 4, 1958, at […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

Bobbie Lee Jackson Bobbie Lee Jackson, 89, of Connersville passed away on January 5, 2022, he was born June 2, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to Guy Enoch Jackson and Martha Potter Jackson. Bobbie was a Mechanic, Truck Driver and Racecar Driver. He is survived by his children Guiena Dixon, Carolas Marie Jackson, Elizabeth Darlene Jackson, Bobbie Lee Trotter […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

Robert A. “Bob” Ketron Robert A. “Bob” Ketron, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Rosebud Village. Born December 31, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Allen and Margaret McKnight Ketron, Bob was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He attended Webster High School. Bob retired from Square D in Oxford, Ohio, after 20 years […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

James Russell “Whitey” White James Russell “Whitey” White, 79, of Richmond, went home to be with the LORD at his home after a long illness, January 6, 2022. He was born August 24, 1942, in Richmond to Russell and Audrey Davison White; he grew up on the outskirts of New Paris on a farm and lived in this area […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

John Philip Bell Lifetime Brownsville resident, John Philip Bell, 89, died Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born to Edgar M. and Gertrude Johnson Bell on August 17, 1932. He attended Brownsville High School where he was active in every sport they offered; he graduated with the class of 1950. Following […] — (Posted January 9, 2022)

Larry Paul Durham Larry Paul Durham, 83, of Springport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home following a brief illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1938 in Kokomo, a son of the late Paul Edward and Jennie Elizabeth (Harwood) Durham. After high school, Larry served in […] — (Posted January 7, 2022)

William “Bill” Randolph Anderson William “Bill” Randolph Anderson, 86, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. He was born October 31, 1935 in Laurel, Indiana, a son of the late Ernest & Pearlie (McDaniel) Anderson. Bill retired from Allegheny Ludlum. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and […] — (Posted January 7, 2022)

Evelyn May Harris Evelyn May Harris, 91, of Greens Fork passed away on January 6, 2022. She was born July 23, 1930 to Charles and Sylvia Tillson/Bane. She was a graduate of Greens Fork High School in 1948. She met the love of her life her senior year of high school at a Halloween party, Reide Harris, with […] — (Posted January 7, 2022)

Donna P. Moore Donna P. Moore, 92, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 4, 1929 in Cambridge City to Charles and Hazel (Richardson) Keever. When Donna was very young her mother passed away and she was then raised by her Aunt & Uncle, Mabel and Vesper Richardson. […] — (Posted January 7, 2022)

Barbara “Jane” Lucas Barbara “Jane” Lucas, a life-long resident of Centerville, went to be with Jesus on January 6, 2022, after a life well lived. Jane was born on August 5, 1933, to Claude and Lydia Wickersham. She leaves a legacy of love, generosity, and service to her family, friends, and community. Jane served many years at Centerville-Abington […] — (Posted January 7, 2022)