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.

Josephine Jane “Jo” Storer Josephine Jane “Jo” Storer, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Rosebud Village. Born April 2, 1930, in Eaton, Ohio, to Christian M. and Anna B. Ott Fudge, Jo lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Eaton High School. Jo worked as an office manager […] — (Posted July 25, 2021)

Jack M. Hatcher Jack M. Hatcher, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Jack was born March 4, 1929, in Muncie, Indiana, and moved to Richmond in 1959. He graduated from Center High School in Perry Township, attended Ball State University, and received a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. […] — (Posted July 25, 2021)

Phillip R. Gardner Phillip R. Gardner, age 78, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville, Ohio, after a two-month battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Phil was born on February 6, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Floyd W. and Elizabeth Irene Beetley Gardner. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1960 […] — (Posted July 25, 2021)

Fred E. Teel Fred E. Teel, 93, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home near Jacksonburg. He was born in New Castle on September 29, 1927 to William and LeVeda (Smith) Teel. Fred, a World War II Naval Veteran, retired from Connersville Jr. High School where he taught Social Studies. […] — (Posted July 23, 2021)

Mary Catherine “Kacky” Kennedy Mary Catherine “Kacky” Kennedy was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 18, 2021, in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on August 25, 1976, to Columbus “Sonny” Kennedy and Caryol “Bit” Davis-Kennedy in Richmond, Indiana. Kacky went to Richmond Senior High School, and lived most of her life in Richmond, IN. In 1996, she received […] — (Posted July 23, 2021)

Charles A. “Chuck” Winters Charles A. “Chuck” Winters, 80, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Majestic Care of Connersville, where he had recently resided. He was born in New Castle on September 21, 1940 to Paul and Marguerite (Harcourt) Winters. He served with the US Air Force. Chuck was a member of New Testament Church of Christ […] — (Posted July 22, 2021)

Eleanor Louise Turk Eleanor Louise Turk, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 9, 1935, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Alan and Louise Goodman Fort, Eleanor lived in Richmond most of her life. She received her undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1957; went to Kiel, […] — (Posted July 22, 2021)

Betty J. Barbee Betty J. Barbee, 90, went to be with her Lord on July 19, 2021 at the Orlando Health Blue Cedar Emergency Room in Leesburg, Florida. Betty was born at home in Connersville on February 9, 1931 to Roger Paris and Lois Simpson Paris. She was a lifelong resident of Connersville prior to moving to Florida […] — (Posted July 22, 2021)

Sharon Kaye Mann Sharon Kaye Mann, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Reid Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana, to William “Bud” and Janet Frech. Sharon graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1975. She was a long time resident of Richmond. She […] — (Posted July 20, 2021)

John Sylvan Adams John Sylvan Adams, 73, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, July 18, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born March 11, 1948, the elder of two children of Robert Sylvan and Annie Beatrice Whitfield Adams. He was a 1966 graduate of Connersville High School. On September 26, 1970, John married Joyce […] — (Posted July 20, 2021)

Betty L. Holloway Betty L. Holloway, age 93, passed away on July 12, 2021 at home. She was born in Richmond on August 7, 1927 to William and Thelma Stott Hensley and lived in Richmond all of her life. Betty was a retired employee of JC Penny Co., was a member of the Eastern Star and First Baptist […] — (Posted July 20, 2021)

Bessie Ollis Bessie Ollis, 69, of Fountain City, passed away July 17, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born April 10, 1952, in Rutland, Ohio to Homer and Nola Schaffer Bradshaw and has lived here in this area for the last 20 years. She was a homemaker; she loved her family, collecting dolls, and she loved […] — (Posted July 20, 2021)

Roy Lee Shockney Roy Lee Shockney, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2021 after a 30-year battle with cancer. Roy was born near Winchester, Indiana on February 25, 1941 to Vernon and Helen Baldwin Shockney. He was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. On May 30, 1963 he married Rene […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Paul Fuller Paul Fuller, 85, Richmond, died July 17, 2021, after a short illness. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, three sons, David of Webster City Iowa, Steven of Anderson Indiana, and Allen of Economy Indiana as well as many grand and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, William A and […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Cory Owens Cory Owens, passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born September 17, 1989 in Richmond, Indiana to Julie Brooks and Michael Owens. Cory was a resident of Richmond, Indiana and went to Richmond High School. Cory could draw literally anything. He loved sports, collecting hot wheels, enjoyed cooking but most of all enjoyed being […] — (Posted July 19, 2021)

Judith Kay (Hutchison) Benson Judith Kay (Hutchison) Benson, age 70, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away at home on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born to Gene and Helen (Kenworthy) Hutchison on September 29, 1950, she graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1968. Judy worked in manufacturing at Liebhardt Mills in Middletown, Indiana and with many special consumers at Anthony […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Peggy Joyce Hughes Schoenherr Peggy Joyce Hughes Schoenherr, 73, of Richmond died July 14, 2021, in her brother and sister-in-law’s home. She was born January 6, 1948, in Richmond to Raymond Francis and Hazel Marie Abner Hughes and lived here all her life, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia 20 years ago. She formerly worked for Belden Corporation and served […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Tina Marie Scott Tina Marie Scott, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert V. and Virginia Mahaffey Kuntzman, Tina was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School. Tina worked at CAECI Head Start for 32 years. […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Ruth A. Mills Ruth A. Mills, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home. Born October 14, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eddie and Evalee Huffaker Day, Ruth was a life-long resident of this community. She formerly worked as a CNA at Cedar Springs Nursing Home. Ruth was a member of Temple of […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Betty “Jean” Blose Betty “Jean” Blose, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, joined her beloved husband, Donovan, Friday, July 16, 2021. She died at Arbor Trace. Born July 19, 1929, in Germantown, Indiana, to Jyle Nathan and Bernice Beard May, Jean was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1947. Jean retired […] — (Posted July 17, 2021)

Douglas H. Bland Douglas H. Bland, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 4, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas, to John and Martha Meeks Bland, Doug lived in Richmond most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. Doug also worked as a welder. He loved […] — (Posted July 16, 2021)

Phillip Allan Michael Phillip Allan Michael, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel Paul and Wyvonna Mildred Ruby Michael, Phillip was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. Phillip retired as captain of the Richmond Fire […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Jonathan Bradley Allen Jonathan Bradley Allen, age 30, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Reid Health. Born December 11, 1990, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry and Mariah Elizabeth Kendall Allen, Jonanthan was a life-long resident of this community. He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Larry and Sylvia Allen […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins Lou Ann “Annie” Adkins, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 2, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Richard and Evelyn D. Haines Ammon, Annie was a life-long resident of this community. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital after 20 years of service. […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Steven Edward Burgess Steven Edward Burgess, age 62, passed away at Reid Health on July 11, 2021. He was born November 28, 1958, the son of Sidney Burgess and Betty Bull, in Baltimore, Maryland. Steven was a current resident of Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by three daughters: Joanna Boguyos, Sarah Burgess and Sabrina Burgess; 14 grandchildren; 2 […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Josh Pope Josh Pope, 46, of Mt. Summit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born December 13, 1974 to David Keith Pope and Georgette (Alumbaugh) Pope. Josh attended Blue River High School and was a member of the Class of 1992. He had worked at Kairos Specialty Metals in Mt. […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr. Harry William “Bill” McCormick Jr., 78, of Springport peacefully passed away at his home on Monday July 12, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1943 in New Castle, a son of the late Walter and Lois June (Wickliff) Stanley. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Muncie Central High School where he was a decorated […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn Ernest C. “Skip” Clayborn, 69, of New Castle transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born August 16, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, to the late William Alexander and Emma (Smith) Clayborn, II. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in 1969. He […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Robert “Lee” Allen Austin Robert “Lee” Allen Austin, 26, of Connersville was pronounced dead on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 on the west branch of the Whitewater River near Nulltown following his disappearance on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The son of Robert Chester Allen and Lisa Ann Eckerle Austin, Lee was born in Connersville on January 23, 1995. Lee worked […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)

Brian Christopher Sherer Brian Christopher Sherer, 35, of Richmond, passed away on July 12, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an accident. Brian is known for his loving heart, beautiful art, woodworking, and adventurous spirit. His life on this earth was unexpectedly short, but he brought so much joy and warmth to those around him. Those who knew […] — (Posted July 15, 2021)