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.

Marietta (Senefeld) Bridenhager Marietta (Senefeld) Bridenhager went to her heavenly home on September 1, 2021. She was born October 8, 1926, to John and Mary (Ward) Senefeld in Brookville, Indiana. She attended Brookville schools, graduating in 1944. She worked at the Jay Garment Factory for 3 years and worked a year in California while staying with an aunt. […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Marjorie L. Ringwall Marjorie L. Ringwall, age 95, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born February 16, 1926, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Edgar and Martha Brady Litchfield, Marjorie moved to Richmond in the 1960s and lived here for almost 50 years until moving to Indianapolis. She lovingly raised her family and was an enthusiastic volunteer, […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Arlo Hall Arlo Hall, age 69, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Monday, September 13, 2021, after living courageously with cancer since 2017. He lived every day the best he could with a gracious spirit. Arlo was born on January 7, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Leonard and Zula Hall. He graduated from Olney Friends Boarding School in […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

John Roy Corwin John Roy Corwin, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 8, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio, to John Corwin and Mildred Louise Butler Corwin, Roy was a resident of Centerville and Wayne County, Indiana, for most of his life. He held a BS degree from Wilmington College […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Skyler S. Vance Skyler S. Vance, 35, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away suddenly at the home of his parents on September 13, 2021. He was born April 1, 1986 in Richmond, the youngest of three children of Steve and Cora Vance. He was a 2004 graduate of Connersville High School. While at CHS, he was part […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Beth St. Clair Beth St. Clair, 67, of Centerville, passed away Friday morning, September 10, 2021 at her granddaughter’s home in Indianapolis. She was born June 19, 1954 in Connersville, one of three children of Ed and Bessie Cullison Todd. On December 27, 1997, Beth married Earl St. Clair in Columbia, Indiana. Mr. St. Clair survives. Beth attained […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Yvonne Marie (Paddock) Baker Ms. Yvonne Marie (Paddock) Baker, 62, a long term resident of Connersville, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond after a brief illness. Yvonne was born to Harold and Phyllis (Abernathy) Paddock on March 15, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana. Yvonne attended Liberty schools and was a graduate of Liberty High School’s […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Janice Marlene (Quinlan) Taylor Janice Marlene (Quinlan) Taylor, 78, of Noblesville, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully September 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Janice was a born again Christian who knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Janice was born on January 7, 1943 in Brookville, Indiana to Charles and Lois (Roberts) Quinlan and […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Leo William (Bill) Bruck Leo William (Bill) Bruck, son of Leo and Rita Bruck, age 73, passed away August 19, 2021 in Aurora, Colorado. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a sister, Sherry (husband Rick) Puthoff; nephew Chandler Puthoff and his daughter, Jillian Puthoff; niece Caroline Puthoff and uncle Robert (wife Norma) Cox. Bill attended […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Timothy Joe Campbell Timothy Joe Campbell 63 of Richmond died September 5, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born December 26, 1957, in Greensburg to Clifford Dale and Alma Rosella Dean Campbell and lived in the Richmond area most of his life. He worked as an OTR Driver for Day’s Express and Don Sumpter Trucking. Survivors include his […] — (Posted September 16, 2021)

Pansy Ray Houston Pansy Ray Houston, 89, of Connersville, passed away early Sunday morning, September 12, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of eight children of Cornell and Lilly Bea Taylor McRay, Pansy was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on March 2, 1932. On July 12, 1949, Pansy married Hobert Houston in Hopewell Baptist Church in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Mr. […] — (Posted September 14, 2021)

Anita Jean Caldwell Anita Jean Caldwell, 68, of Richmond, passed away September 11, 2021, at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born September 9, 1953, in Richmond and lived in this area all of her life. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital where she worked as a QMA. Anita is survived by her three daughters […] — (Posted September 14, 2021)

Jill A. Dearing Jill A. Dearing, age 56, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Reid Health. Born December 28, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Phillip A. and Gale Stigleman Dearing, Jill was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Centerville High School. Jill was employed at the AWS/Benchmark Human Services workshop and participated […] — (Posted September 14, 2021)

Dale L. Werner Dale L. Werner, 71, of Richmond, died after a short illness as a result of Covid at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born March 7, 1950, in Whitewater to Harry and Frances Teetzel Werner and lived here all his life. He worked at the Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Center. Survivors include his wife […] — (Posted September 13, 2021)

Bobby Lee Jack Heigle On Friday, September 10, 2021, Bobby Lee Jack Heigle, loving husband of wife, Donna and father of three, passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 83. Bobby was born on March 29, 1938, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Willie Jake and Nelsie Dill Heigle. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, David Hensley, who […] — (Posted September 13, 2021)

Jennie M. Jordan Jennie M. Jordan, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Memorial visitation for Jennie will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Michael L. Straley Michael L. Straley, 76 of Lynn was born on August 17, 1945 to Donald L. and Faye Cash Straley. He was a 1963 Graduate of Lee Driver High School and married the love of his life, Kaylene Isenbarger Straley of Lynn and continued to live there until his passing on September 10, 2021, from the […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Loren Eugene Lilly Loren Eugene Lilly, 86, of Lynn, IN passed away Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021 at his residence, with family by his side. He was born October 24, 1934 in Carlos, IN the son of Maurice and Helen (Williams) Lilly. He was a 1952 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Loren received his Bachelor of Science for […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Robin Joann Hayes Robin Joann Hayes, age 58, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 10, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to H. Raymond and Dannelle Parker Hayes, Robin was a life-long resident of this community. She was born a special needs child. Despite her handicaps and lack of speaking abilities, Robin brought […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Dennis Edward Hunt Dennis Edward Hunt, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 10, 2021 at his home in Centerville, Indiana. Born in New Castle, Indiana on April 21, 1953, Dennis grew up in the Cambridge City community and attended Lincoln High School. He had worked several jobs throughout his life which included tree trimming, supervision at Champion […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Ernie Eugene Renner Ernie Eugene Renner, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home. Ernie was born on March 12, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marvin and Dixie Shade Black. If you have any information regarding Earne’s family, please call (765) 966-0596. — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Tedford “Ted” Leroy Havens Tedford “Ted” Leroy Havens, 85, Tipton, passed away at 5:30 am, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 12, 1936, to the late Henry Leroy and Iris Irene (Young) Havens. Ted was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School. He worked for Conrail as a Railroad Conductor for 40 years […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Janice Elaine “Jan” Hunt Janice Elaine “Jan” Hunt, age 80, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Reid Health. Born October 6, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alfred and Elizabeth Sims Smith, Jan was a life-long resident of this area. She retired from Holiday Inn, where she worked in sales and had previously served as the […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Jimmy L. McLemore Jimmy L. McLemore, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rufus and Ruth McLemore, Jimmy was a life-long resident of this community. He retired as a machinist from Dana Corporation/Perfect Circle after 25 years of service. Jimmy enjoyed […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Cathy Louise Rummel Cathy Louise Rummel, 61, Williamsburg, passed away early Tuesday morning September 7, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana after a long battle with Lupus. A daughter of the late Eugene Charles and Charlotta Mae “Lottie” (Hawk) Rummel, Cathy was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 17, 1959. Cathy was raised south of Knightstown […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

James Edward Beach, Jr. James Edward Beach, Jr., 46, of Connersville, passed away September 7, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born on July 1, 1975 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Brenda Starr Adams Beach and James Edward Beach. On June 2, 2002, Jimmy married Amber Roberts. Mrs. Beach survives. Jimmy enjoyed watching his sons play football. He […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

William “Bill” H. Kincaid III William “Bill” H. Kincaid III, 79, of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1942 in Connersville to the late William H. Kincaid II and Melissa (Benedict) Pritchett. Bill was a 1960 graduate of Mississinewa High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 and served […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Marcia Jo Smith Marcia Jo Smith, age 79, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Connersville, Indiana to Willis and Maxine Dawson Pyke. Marcia was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1959 and married Joe Smith on February 11, 1961 in the First Christian Church […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Mary Esther Carpenter Stump Mary Esther Carpenter Stump, 88, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 19, 1933, in Richmond to Miles and Edna Kendall Shute Shlangen and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and member of the First Friends Meeting. She enjoyed attending musical events […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Larry Craig Cox Larry Craig Cox, 70 of Winchester, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Reid Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born on March 3, 1951, in Paris Kentucky. Larry was a meat cutter at Bunsold’s as well as a mould maker for OMCO before opening Larry Cox’s Winchester Auto Glass which he […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)