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.

John Edward Tangeman John Edward Tangeman, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health. Born January 14, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward and Catherine Althaus Tangeman, John was a life-long resident of this community. He served in the U.S. Marines. John was a bartender at The Lampost in New Paris, Ohio, for […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)

Judith Ann Jewett Judith Ann Jewett, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 9, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Howard and Mary Alice Beam Paxton, Judith was a life-long resident of Richmond and Preble County, Ohio. She loved being a mother and grandmother. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Jewett […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)

Keith A. Allbaugh Keith A. Allbaugh, age 67, Richmond, passed away on Monday January 10, 2022 at Heritage House of Richmond. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on December 6, 1955 to Dean Allbaugh and Delores Duncan Sexton. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday January 20, 2022 at Webster Cemetery. Arrangements are being […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)

Thomas David Pierce Thomas David Pierce, 39 of Connersville, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Opp, AL on October 25, 1982. He had lived in the Hagerstown area for 13 years. Dave grew up in Brantley AL and was very proud of where he came from. He was proud of the life he had created […] — (Posted January 16, 2022)

Tyra Lynn Hinsky Tyra Lynn Hinsky, age 51, a New Castle resident and formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, joined her daddy to dance on the streets of Heaven Thursday, January 13, 2022 due to end stage liver failure, and pneumonia. She was the baby of two brothers and a sister born September 17, 1970 in Richmond, Indiana, a […] — (Posted January 16, 2022)

Joel Elliot Hilbert Joel Elliot Hilbert, 35, passed away at his home in Lynn, Indiana early Saturday morning January 8, 2022. Joel was born in Winter Park, Florida on August 5, 1986. He grew up in Wayne County, Indiana and had live in Dublin, Richmond and Economy. He was employed by Country View Farms in Lynn where he […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Rita Ann Dickerson Rita Ann Dickerson, 66, of Richmond, formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born on December 18, 1955 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late James and Maggie Dickerson. Rita graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1974 and later attended Ball […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Bertha Kirkman Davis Bertha Kirkman Davis, 95, Hagerstown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville. Bertha was born on December 18, 1926 in New Paris, OH to Harley and Sarah (Lephart) Sink. She was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Perfect […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Teresa Duning Teresa Duning, 54, of Richmond, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 with her son at her side. Teresa was born on April 13, 1967 in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1985 and went on to serve with the United States Navy as a Navy Seabee. Following her […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Ricki Mauller Ricki Mauller, age 67, passed away at Rosebud Village Nursing Home on January 11, 2022. He was born January 28, 1954, the son of William and Dorotha Mauller in Richmond, Indiana. Ricki was a resident of Wayne County and a longtime employee of E.G. Hills Roses. Ricki enjoyed working on cars and was an avid […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Robin Lee “Cooter” Ault Robin Lee “Cooter” Ault, 58, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 unexpectedly at home. He was born February 21, 1963 in Indianapolis, the son of James “Bud” and Patricia Denny Ault. A 1982 graduate of Laurel High School, he was a cattle farmer with his father on the family farm. He had been […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)

Kimberly Docherty Vincent Kimberly Docherty Vincent, age 51, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home, holding her beloved Jeremy’s hand. Those who knew Kim best would describe her as devoted, brave, hardworking, fun, loving, and loyal. Family was the most important thing to Kim. She was married to […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Nella Young Nella Young, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born January 13, 1926, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Henry and Bessie Snowden Clem, Nella lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life, including 61 years in Greens Fork. She worked at Reid Hospital for 20 years. […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

Kevin P. Demuth Kevin P. Demuth, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 31, 1957, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Willis G. “Bill” and Rita A. Picard Demuth, Kevin lived in Richmond most of his life. He attended Green Acres and Achieva and retired from the Achieva workshop. Kevin’s prized possessions […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)

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)