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.

Evlyn Leone Holler Evlyn Leone Holler, 88, of Richmond Indiana, entered eternal life on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Assurance Health near Cincinnati. She was born February 8, 1933, in Nansemond County, Virginia, to John Marvin and Esther Rose (Smith) Suthard, the fifth child of twelve born to her family. She grew up on the family’s small farm […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Raymond Stover Raymond Stover, age 81, passed away at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule Nursing Home on January 9, 2022. He was born October 2, 1940, the son of Fred and Evelyn Stover in Boston, Indiana. He is survived by two children, whereabouts unknown; brother-in-law: Gerald (Carol) Scott; three brothers: Ty Stover, Tim Stover and Stanley Stover; and […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Charles “Charlie” Reid Baldwin, Sr. Charles “Charlie” Reid Baldwin, Sr., age 87, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 22, 1934, son of the late Edgar C. Baldwin and Anna G. McCoy Baldwin Gray. Mr. Baldwin served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After serving his country, Charlie went […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Thelma Hattie Tegeler-Hildebrand Thelma Hattie Tegeler-Hildebrand, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday January 10, 2022. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 20, 1949 to Wilber Walter and Betty Jean Behnan Hildebrand. Thelma was a 1967 graduate from Richmond High School and worked for Belden Manufacturing for 39 years before retiring. She loved going […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Cletius L. “Bud” Parish Cletius L. “Bud” Parish, 82, of Orange City, Florida passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 10, 1939 in Chauncey, West Virginia, a son of the late William H. and Mayme (Norris) Parrish. Bud retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1997 after 30 years of service. He had also worked […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)

Charles A. Holley, Jr. Charles A. Holley, Jr., 60 of New Castle, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born February 11, 1961, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Charles and Della B. Holley, Sr. Charles attended Claymont High School and graduated in 1979 to continue on to […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)

Owen “Buzz” Miller Jr. Owen “Buzz” Miller Jr., age 100, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. He was born April 1, 1921 in Brookville, OH to the late Owen and Blanche Miller, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII for six years, serving […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)

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)