Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Madeline Haller Madeline Haller, age 92, of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born June 26, 1929 in Holy Cross, KY to the late Albertus and Pauline Thompson. Madeline was 1946 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris. She was a member of St. John’s […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Russell L. Rudicil Sr. Richmond resident, Russell L. Rudicil Sr., 89, died on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Russell was born on December 24, 1932 to B. Arthur and Ethel R. Ross Rudicil in Dearborn County, Indiana. He attended Centerville High School prior to being drafted into the United States Army. Russell proudly served in […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Larry Joseph “Joe” Shaw Larry Joseph “Joe” Shaw, 52, of Wayne County, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home in Connersville, Indiana. Joe was born on September 3, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana to Larry Shaw, Sr. & Lois Berg. Joe spent most of his childhood in Texas and returned to Indiana at age 18. He spent the […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Mary E. Bruner Mary E. Bruner, 68, from Goodyear Arizona, passed away Friday afternoon at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City Arizona She was born in Richmond Indiana where she lived for 46 years, worked as a registered nurse at Reed Memorial Hospital, and then resided in Bloomington, IL and Goodyear, AZ. Survivors include husband William A. […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Robert W. “Daggy” Blaase Robert W. “Daggy” Blaase, age 98, passed away on Monday January 24, 2022, at Golden Rule in Richmond, IN. Born on May 16, 1923, in Douglas County, IL, he is one of three children of the late John Wesley Otto and Elizabeth Powell Blaase. On November 9, 1946, in Richmond, he married Donna Lou (Clark) […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

David Jay Mahoney David Jay Mahoney, 70, of Palmetto, FL, died Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born in New Castle on August 1, 1951 to Myron and Shirley (Myers) Mahoney, and was a long time Hagerstown resident. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Julia Mahoney, and a niece, Katherine Mahoney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Juanita P. Wilburn Juanita P. Wilburn, 83, of Richmond, died January 25, 2022, after an extended illness. she was born February 17, 1938, in Richmond to Fred Philhowewr and Thedis Hollingsworth Durham and live here all her life. Juanita retired as a nurse’s aide. Survivors include her four children Patricia Shoffner, Theresa (Randy) Boswell, James Bratton, and Steven […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Troy William Livingston Troy William Livingston of Conover, WI passed away at Howard Young Medical Center on January 3, 2022 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Seren Livingston (née Lewis); his children Scott (Voula) Livingston (Wheeling, IL), Dan (Erin) Livingston (Littleton, CO), Megan (Josh) Millman (Northbrook, IL); his grandchildren, Frank […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Ronald Enos Wicks Ronald Enos Wicks, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed from this world to the streets of Heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Ronald was born on December 12, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Enos and Erlabell Murphy Wicks. He retired from General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan, after 30 […] — (Posted January 24, 2022)

Joyce E. Walther Joyce E. Walther, 71 of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio to Paul and Ruth (Sander) Krebs and graduated in 1968 from Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. She had lived most of her life in the Wayne county area. Joyce was […] — (Posted January 23, 2022)

Troy William Livingston Troy William Livingston of Conover, WI passed away at Howard Young Medical Center on January 3, 2022 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Seren Livingston (née Lewis); his children Scott (Voula) Livingston (Wheeling, IL), Dan (Erin) Livingston (Littleton, CO), Megan (Josh) Millman (Northbrook, IL); his grandchildren, Frank […] — (Posted January 23, 2022)

Rebecca A. Cranor Rebecca A. Cranor, age 77, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. Born September 18, 1944, in New Castle, Indiana, to Richard K. and Nina M. Nicholson Cranor, Rebecca was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Greens Fork High School in 1962 and earned an associate […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Roger D. Van Duyn Roger D. Van Duyn, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Richmond. Born April 26, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, to Robert C. and Helen M. Bruner Van Duyn, Roger had lived in Richmond for the past 25 years. He worked as a truck driver and maintenance supervisor at […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Brandon Mullins Brandon Mullins, 49, of Richmond, Indiana, passed into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. Brandon was a proud nerd and gamer. Computers contributed much to his life, including the opportunity to meet his dear wife, Elizabeth. Brandon owned his own business, Moonbooks Publishing, and he made […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Robert Ronald York Lieutenant Robert Ronald York, 84, of Dunlapsville, Indiana/Ocala, Florida, passed away on the 17th of January, 2022. He was born April 1, 1937 in New Miami, Ohio and is the son of the late George Perry York and Flossie May Waddell. Along with his parents and son Steven, he was preceded in death by 2 […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Carlaine Noah Carlaine Noah, 71, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Majestic Care of Connersville where he had been a resident. Carl was born September 6, 1950 in Connersville, one of nine children of Carl Lane and Theresa Catherine Hood Noah and was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High School. A veteran of the […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

William Harold Freeman William Harold Freeman, 97 of Connersville passed away late Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, Indiana. One of five children of Worth and Lucille Sutherland Freeman, Harold was born in Monroe County, Indiana on March 24, 1924 and graduated from Spencer High School. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Charlie William Bailey Charlie William Bailey, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Panama City, Florida, with his family by his side. Charlie was born on September 27, 1932, in Talcott, West Virginia, to Edgar J. and Rena Maddy Bailey. He came to Indiana while working on the C&O Railroad, where he met […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Ralph Douglas Thompson Ralph Douglas Thompson, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Reid Health. Born March 20, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Edna Wilbur Thompson, Doug was a life-long resident of this community. He was a truck driver for Dean Vickers Farm & Truck, Inc. for several years. Doug was an […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Ruth Belle McGuire Ruth Belle McGuire, 77, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home. She was born October 21, 1944 in Hazard, Kentucky to Edward James and Tina Belle Vanover Williams, and she was a graduate of Napier High School. On December 3, 1965, she was married to Leonard J. McGuire in Bluffton, Indiana. […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Caitlin Marie Davis Caitlin Marie Davis, 26, of Liberty, Indiana passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis following an automobile accident. A daughter of Gary Bunch and Cynthia Fuesler, Caitlin was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 29, 1995. On April 6, 2015, Caitlin married Jimmie Darrell Davis in Connersville. Mr. Davis […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

James E. Shawhan James E. Shawhan, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Reid Health. Born November 22, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edwin Earl and Hallie Meyers Shawhan, James was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1952 and attended Earlham College for two years. James […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

David Lawrence “D.J.” Bryant III David Lawrence “D.J.” Bryant III, 26, Richmond. On July 26, 1995, a beautiful baby boy was brought into this world by David Bryant and Christina Henry. He was given the name David Lawrence Bryant III. The second he was born, David was a ray of light. He never cried, no matter how sick he was […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Patricia Ann Allen Patricia Ann Allen, 66, of Lynn, IN passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton, OH. She was born April 23, 1955, in Harriman, TN the daughter of Boyd Eugene and Wanda Marcella (Young) Griffis. She was a graduate of Randolph Southern High School of Lynn, IN. Ann worked for herself […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Stanley D. Short Stanley D. Short, 65, of Everton, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Stanley was born July 8, 1956, one of three children of Robert “Birchel” and Lottie Reynolds Short. He was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School and also attended Wabash […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

John “Jack” Albert Hall John “Jack” Albert Hall, 84, of Milton, Indiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 at the Springs of Richmond. Jack was born December 27, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of four children of Earl and Mae Winter Hall. On November 12, 1960, he married Margaret Mae Carter at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Stanley Fairchild Jr. Stanley Fairchild Jr., 40, of Englewood, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2022. He was born April 9, 1981, in Marrero, Louisiana to Stanley Ray and Marie Ann Bulot Fairchild; he lived in Englewood for the last 5 years. He was a high school graduate and a certified electrician; he was a self-employed landscaper […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Herbert (Herb) G. Alcorn Herbert (Herb) G. Alcorn, 81, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Reid Health. Herb was born in Liberty, IN on September 9, 1940. He was the son of the late Herman B. and V. Romalee Alcorn. He grew up in Union County and went on to serve as an […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Tammy Lee Caldwell Tammy Lee Caldwell, 57, of Falmouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, January 16, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She had been in failing health for a number of years. She was born August 16, 1964 in Connersville to Ralph Caldwell, Sr. and Donna Hoskins Lunsford and was a lifelong resident. Early in life, Tammy worked […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Rick Allen Sapp Rick Allen Sapp, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Arrangements: Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted January 19, 2022)