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.

Rosemarie Wuertemberger Rosemarie Wuertemberger, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born on November 14, 1930, to Edward and Lucy Cable Kruckeberg. “Rosie”, as she was known to family and friends, grew up in Versailles, Ohio, before moving with her family to Boston, Indiana, where she attended Boston […] — (Posted November 7, 2021)

Phyllis Kay Green Phyllis Kay Green, 80, Largo, Florida, passed away Thursday evening November 4, 2021 at her home in Largo, Florida. A daughter of the late Willard Howard and Ethel Garnell (Davis) Barnes, Phyllis was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on February 19, 1941. She was raised in the Cambridge City and Dublin communities and graduated from […] — (Posted November 7, 2021)

Barbara Jo Pratt Barbara Jo Pratt, age 66, passed peacefully October 31, 2021, at Auburn Village in Auburn, Indiana. Barb was born on October 2, 1955 and lived most of her life in Anderson, Indiana. A daughter to the late Maxine (Lawrence) and William Mahaney, Barb was one of eight children. A widow to Russell Pratt, who passed […] — (Posted November 7, 2021)

Carole Jean (Johnson) Conningham Carole Jean (Johnson) Conningham, 77, of Dublin, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning November 6, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana while surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Elizabeth (Johnson) and James Case, Carole was born on July 23, 1944 in Connersville, Indiana. Carole lived most of her life in Milton […] — (Posted November 7, 2021)

Carlos Doolin Jr. Carlos Doolin Jr., age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Reid Health and is now home with his Lord and Savior. Born November 26, 1963, in Arjay, Kentucky, to Carlos and Easter Wagner Doolin Sr., Carlos lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a lifelong mechanic. Carlos was also […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Glenna Faye Van Sickle Glenna Faye Van Sickle, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Glenna was born on February 17, 1942, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Edgar and Arzella Fielden Estridge. She worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Friends Fellowship Community for 25 years. Glenna had a heart for serving […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Kathleen Sue “Kathy’ Reece Kathleen Sue “Kathy’ Reece, 69, of Richmond, died November 3, 2021, unexpectedly at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born March 29, 1952, in New Castle to Robert “Bob” Gamber and Edith Beard and had lived in Wayne Country all her life. She retired from Reid Hospital and was a graduate of Hagerstown High […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Patricia “Trish” Elaine York Wood Patricia “Trish” Elaine York Wood, age 61, left this earth to join all her loved ones in Heaven on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born August 22, 1960, a daughter of Lyle and Sallie Howe. Trish was an outstanding mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. Even on her worst days, she could make the […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Ronald Beck Tower New Castle resident Ronald Beck Tower, age 80, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at home following a lengthy illness. Born June 15, 1941 in New Castle, he was the son of Sylvester and Hazel Collins Tower. He was a 1959 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. He served as a field operator in the […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

John T. Funkhouser John T. Funkhouser, age 72, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed Monday, November 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born April 14, 1949, in Belmont, Ohio, to John and Ethel Moore Funkhouser, John moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1982. He served in the U.S. Navy. John worked as a bricklayer for F.A. Wilhelm Construction […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Geneva O. Johnson Geneva O. Johnson, 93, of Lynn, IN passed away early Friday, November 5, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born October 22, 1928 in Winchester, IN, the daughter of Malhon and Pauline (Cook) Dalzell. She was a 1947 graduate of Spartanburg High School of Spartanburg, IN. Geneva retired in 1991 […] — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Donald Greg Thompson Donald Greg Thompson, 53, of Greens Fork, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. No public services are planned at this time. Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. — (Posted November 6, 2021)

Nancy Jane (Wolfe) Wright Nancy Jane (Wolfe) Wright, passed away peacefully October 18th, 2021 at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, FL. She was born May 29 1955 in Portland, IN, the daughter of Bob and Joan (Stewart) Wolfe. She was a graduate of Winchester High School and Ball State University with a degree in accounting. She worked as an […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Donna Diane Gordnier Donna Diane Gordnier, 67, of Richmond, passed away on November 2, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1954 in Connersville, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Steward) Showalter. Donna was a 1972 graduate of Connersville High School. She worked at Reid Health in Richmond, Wishard of Indianapolis, Advantage Home Care, and Bethany Home […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Ardin R. Chaney Ardin R. Chaney, age 85, passed away on Tuesday November 2, 2021, while at home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 7, 1936, to John L. and Dorothy Paul Chaney and had lived in the area all his life. Ardin graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1955. He married his sweetheart Iona […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Brandon Russell Conn Ritchie Brandon Russell Conn Ritchie, age 36, born May 14, 1985, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 1, 2021. Brandon loved playing the bass guitar on stage in front of crowds. Years ago, he was the bass guitar player for the band “Drop Kick Billy.” When he wasn’t playing the guitar, he loved spending time with his […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Roy Roach Roy Roach, age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born April 27, 1941 in Gainesville, Georgia a son of Therman and Lilly Franklin Roach. He was a truck driver for many years and had attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in New Castle, Indiana. He is […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Evelyn York Evelyn York, 77, of Connersville died on Monday November 1, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Evelyn was born to Leo and Jenny (Hendrix) Madden in Hyden, Kentucky on May 29, 1944. She attended schools in Hyden, graduating from the Lilly High School. She was a Qualified Medication Aide (Q.M.A.) for many years […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Laura Diane Vickers Laura Diane Vickers, age 69, Centerville, passed away at Reid Health on November 4, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1952, to Richard and Edna Thompson; and was a lifelong resident of Centerville. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries until the closed in 2009. She retired from Keihin Manufacturing […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Cora Collins Cora Collins, age 85, Beattyville, KY, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home in Beattyville, KY. Cora was born April 10, 1936 in Beattyville, KY, a daughter to the late Cleveland & Mary Jane (Newton) Terry. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Kings Highway Holiness Church. She is survived by […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Norma Lee Buckley Norma Lee Buckley, 82, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021. She was born April 27, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jennie Long Wedding, and a lifelong resident of Connersville. She was a 1957 graduate of Connersville High School working during summers between 1953 and 1962, managing the concessions […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Benjamin Van Lieu Benjamin Van Lieu, age 63, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born January 26, 1958 in Elkhart, Indiana, a son of Eugene Paul Van Lieu and Josephine Fisher. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Mt. Summit Cemetery, […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Brian Howard “Hawg” Powell Brian Howard “Hawg” Powell, 53, of Richmond, passed away November 3, 2021, at his home unexpectedly. He was born March 19, 1968, in Richmond to Alva Ray Powell Jr. and Gloria Jean Johnson and lived here all of his life. He worked for 27 years at Smarrelli General Contractor and was a past board member […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Marlene “Lucy” Moore Marlene “Lucy” Moore, age 85, a New Castle resident, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born July 6, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana. Lucy was a lifelong New Castle resident and a graduate of New Castle High School. She was a homemaker and had also worked several years […] — (Posted November 5, 2021)

Boone Barrett Boone Barrett, 55, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born December 4, 1965 in Evansville, Indiana to Darvin and Barbara Manley Barrett. He was raised by his mother and step-father, David Arthur. On June 22, 1996, he married Patricia Seeley in Laurel. […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

R. Eugene Nobbe R. Eugene Nobbe, 88, of Connersville, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 16, 1933 in Fayette County, one of five children of Albert Nobbe and Gladys Locke Nobbe. He graduated from Orange High School in 1951. In July of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Robert E. Barnes Robert E. Barnes, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Lynn, IN, to Oscar and Virginia (Shockney) Barnes. Robert was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. He served with the Indiana National Guard. Robert worked maintenance […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Jewell Spears It is with great sadness that the family of Jewell Spears of Richmond announces she passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2021, at the age of 87. Mrs. Spears was a devoted mother, wife, friend, community volunteer, and a trailblazer in the field of nursing. She spent most of her life in […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Larry Mangus Larry D. Mangus, age 50, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born October 31, 1971, the son of Vickie Detharidge. Larry was a resident of Wayne County and drove a semi for many years before obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in social services. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved animals, kids and […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Julie C. Rose Julie C. Rose, age 53, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. Born January 10, 1968, in Landsdale, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Kay Shantz O’Brien, Julie lived in Wayne County for many years. She was a florist, she loved being a grandma to Leah, a pet mom to […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)