Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Michael D. Bailey Michael D. Bailey, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 3, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to James and Maxine Lewis Bailey, Michael lived in Richmond, Indiana, and Centerville most of his life. He retired from MasterBrand/Kemper Cabinets, after 42 years of service. Michael […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Lowell Eugene Pate Lowell Eugene Pate, age 78, of Venice, Florida, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Village Place Health & Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born May 22, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lowell W. and Louise Hancock Pate, Lowell grew up in Wayne County, Indiana. He farmed with his father until entering the U.S. Army […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Estel B. Stroud Estel B. Stroud, 98, formerly of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Amber Manor Care Center, Petersburg, Indiana, where she had been a resident. She was born August 1, 1922 in Connersville to Parke and Bertha Revalee Cooper. On December 1, 1951, she married Burl E. Stroud in Indianapolis. He passed away in […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Edna D. Turner Edna D. Turner went to her heavenly home on June 24, 2021. She was born in Richmond, IN, graduating from Richmond High School. She and her husband, Howard, lived and farmed in the Williamsburg area where she was a Homemaker and Bookkeeper for the farm. In their early years, Edna often worked in the fields […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Lottie B. Ross Lottie B. Ross, age 72, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1948 to Lewis E. and Alberta Thomas Matheny in Richmond, Indiana and had lived in the community all her life. She married her soulmate James “Jim” […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Patricia A. Noe Patricia A. Noe, 91, of Richmond died peacefully on June 21, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1930, in Richmond to Robert Kenneth Frame and Crystal Allee Fields and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Donald Arnold DeMao Donald Arnold DeMao passed from this life to join his mother and grandparents on June 19, 2021. He was born in Columbia City Indiana on May 9, 1963. Donnie moved to Richmond when his father became golf pro at Glen Miller Golf Club. He thrived in the environment at Glen Miller and became much loved by […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

James F. Hubbard James F. Hubbard, age 91, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born December 25, 1929 in Oolitic, Indiana, a son of the late Inis and Tryhena Brenninger Hubbard. He was a graduate of New Castle High School and he also attended college receiving an Engineering Degree. He entered the […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

Betty Jackson Betty Jackson, age 76, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Willie and Berthie Lee Hancock. She had lived in New Castle most of her life and loved attending Churches. She was a Sergeant with the Pinkerton […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

William C. Carter William C. Carter, age 89, a New Castle resident, passed away at his home Sunday, June 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 3, 1931 in New Castle, Indiana, and was a son of Clay Raymond and Nora Gregory Carter. Mr. Carter was a New Castle resident most of his life. […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

Jackie Ray Caudill Sr. Jackie Ray Caudill Sr., age 72, passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2021. He was born February 25, 1949, the son of Delmer and MaryLynn Caudill, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and honorably served his country. He was a truck driver. He loved fishing, the outdoors and spending […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

Della Gray Della Gray, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 26, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Johnny and Betty Kern Gray, Della lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She worked as a medical assistant and was a school bus driver for many years. Della loved […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

Marilyn Alverda Jay Clarke Marilyn Alverda Jay Clarke, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, joined the Lord peacefully Friday, June 18, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by her loving family. Born September 19, 1926, in Webster, Indiana, to Herschel and Edna Albin Jay, Marilyn and her older sisters, Janet and Margaret, and brothers, Melville and Stuart, all grew up in […] — (Posted June 22, 2021)

David L. Brock David L. Brock, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Born July 20, 1947, to Walter and Mildred Brock, David lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School and attended college. David served in the U.S. Navy. He worked […] — (Posted June 21, 2021)

Donald E. “Donnie” Longfellow, Jr. Donald E. “Donnie” Longfellow, Jr., 65, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Donnie was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 30, 1955 to Donald E., Sr. & Willia Mae Heigle Longfellow, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School […] — (Posted June 21, 2021)

Estella Darrah Estella Darrah, 78, of Richmond died June 18, 2021, at Golden Living Center Golden Rule. She was born December 27, 1942, in Richmond to Cecil A. and Ruth E. Crouch Penland and lived here all her life. Estella was a housekeeper and babysitter. She was a member of Centerville Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include […] — (Posted June 21, 2021)

Lynn D. McDougall Lynn D. McDougall, age 88, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2020, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. His steadfast kindness, sly sense of humor, wit, congeniality, love for and devotion to his family, and commitment to his community will be sorely missed, but serve as a lodestar […] — (Posted June 20, 2021)

Deborah Rose Blevens Deborah Rose Blevens, 67, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on March 3, 1954, in Connersville, and is the daughter of the late Henry Blevens and Charlotte Ingham Blevens. Debbie earned an associate degree in data entry, as well as one in computer programming. […] — (Posted June 20, 2021)

Patricia A. Aten Patricia A. Aten, 94, of Richmond, passed away June 16, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1927, at Monticello, KY to Peter and Indie Belle (Davis) Simpson. Pat, as she was better known, lived in Richmond most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and […] — (Posted June 20, 2021)

Michael G. Hawisher Michael G. Hawisher, age 77, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born November 8, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Florence Pentecost Hawisher, Michael graduated from Centerville High School in 1961. He retired from Miami University, where he worked as a computer supervisor. Survivors include his sister, Julie […] — (Posted June 20, 2021)

Dixie Alice Gentry Dixie Alice Gentry, 77, of West College Corner, Indiana passed away Friday morning, June 18, 2021 at her home. She had been in failing health for several years. One of seven children of Robert and Gertrude King Potters, Dixie was born on April 28, 1944 in Head of Grassy, Carter County, Kentucky. She moved to […] — (Posted June 20, 2021)

Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley Joseph “Rick” Richard Badgley, 71, of Spiceland passed away unexpectedly Monday June 14, 2021. He was born September 6, 1949 in Anderson, IN, a son of the late Richard Marion and Dolores (Woods)Badgley. In 1968, Rick was a graduate of the first graduating class at Shenandoah High School along with his high school sweetheart and […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Kit J. Rambo Kit J. Rambo, 64, of rural Fayette County, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2021 at his home. One of six children of the late James and Nancy Horner Rambo, Kit was born in Connersville on September 14, 1956 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation, Kit served his […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett The infinite beauty of heaven swung open its gates of glory Monday afternoon, June 14, 2021, to welcome Patricia “Pat” Marie Moffett, 62, of Sheridan, Indiana. A native of Connersville, Pat died in her sleep of complications from congestive heart failure and COPD. She was born February 21, 1959 to J. Conway and Carolyn (Storch) […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Patricia A. Aten Patricia A. Aten, 94, of Richmond, passed away June 16, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond after a long illness. She was born February 4, 1927, at Monticello, KY to Peter and Indie Belle (Davis) Simpson. Pat, as she was better known, lived in Richmond most of her life. She enjoyed being around family and […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams Rosemary Evelyn (Hamilton) Williams, age 102, loving widow of Dr. John Williams, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at Swan Creek Ohio Living on Monday, June 14, 2021. Rosemary is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Williams; parents, Rose and Leland Hamilton; grandparents, William and Flora (Ranck) Gates; auntie and uncle, […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Donald Jack Reeves Donald Jack Reeves, 63, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1958, in Richmond to Ettabelle Reeves and lived in this area all of his life. He retired from Quanex where he worked as a plant supervisor. Donald is survived by his mother Ettabelle […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Donald Thomas Cox Donald Thomas Cox, fondly known as Don, age 90, Richmond, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born May 21, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Oscar Cox and Loretta A. Korves-Cox, Don was a lifelong resident of Richmond and a resident of Florida for many years. After graduating from Richmond High […] — (Posted June 18, 2021)

Larrie Dean Retz Larrie Dean Retz, 81, Spiceland, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Stonebrook Nursing Home in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Charles Dean and Roberta S. (Stover) Retz, Larrie was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 16, 1939. Larrie was a 1957 graduate of New Lisbon High School where he played […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)

Adriena Marie Crouch Adriena Marie Crouch, 41, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born March 23, 1980 to William and Sharon Thomas Crouch Jr.; she lived in this area most of her life. Adriena was a homemaker. She is survived by her parents, three daughters Dawn Rydberg, Desiree Rydberg, Brianna Day, […] — (Posted June 16, 2021)