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.

Kenneth (Ken) Duane Harlan Kenneth (Ken) Duane Harlan, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully June 27, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 13, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana, to John and Kathryn Harlan. Ken had an older sister, Phyllis, and Brenda was the youngest. He was an active youngster and played […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Jack D. Snyder Jack D. Snyder, 63, of New Lisbon, passed away at home Sunday June 27, 2021. He was born February 22, 1958, a son of Junior and Betty Jo (Lannerd) Snyder. Jack was a 1976 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He was a life-long farmer and when not in the fields, more often than not, Jack […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Elizabeth J. Nicholson Elizabeth J. Nicholson, 80, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, in the comfort of her home with her children and family by her side. Liz was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 3, 1941 to Bernard Eugene & Ruth Louise Gaddis Fulks. She was a 1959 graduate of Fountain City […] — (Posted June 28, 2021)

Edna D. Turner Edna D. Turner, Williamsburg, 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 […] — (Posted June 27, 2021)

Carl E. Ballard Carl E. Ballard, 71 of Lincoln, IL passed on Saturday, June 26. He was born January 21, 1950 to Jack E. and Frances M. Johnson Ballard. Carl graduated in 1968 from Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, IN. Carl was a manager for GNC in Phoenix, AZ, Archives Depatment at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in CA., teacher […] — (Posted June 27, 2021)

Earl Williams Earl Williams, 90, formerly of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 25 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Earl was born on January 19, 1931 to Joseph W. & Elsie L. Frame Williams. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1950 and married the former Marcena L. Oler […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Joe Lake Joe Lake, 57, of Batesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 23 after a long battle with melanoma. He was born on December 2, 1963 to his proud parents Walter and Reba (Jones) Lake and spent his childhood in Centerville, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1982. Joe was known for his amazing […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Robert Clinton Chilton Robert Clinton Chilton, 98, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1923 in Tennessee, a son of the late John Wesley and Effie Elizabeth (Maynard) Chilton. Robert married Mildred Craig on May 22, 1945 in New Castle. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Mary Ann Benson Mary Ann Benson, 88, of Greens Fork and New Castle, passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 20, 2021 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on February 5, 1933 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, a daughter of the late Lawrence Corbett and Mary Elizabeth (Huff) Fennell. Mary Ann was a […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Peggy Ann Shaw Peggy Ann Shaw passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 8, 2021 in Tampa, FL after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her fiancé and daughter were at her side and her other immediate family members were nearby. We are all devastated and heartbroken about her loss. Peggy had just celebrated […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Timothy E. Linegar Timothy E. Linegar, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, June 22, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on December 8, 1967 in Connersville, the son of J.C. and Nancy Marie (Crandel) Linegar. He graduated from Tri Junior-Senior High School in Straughn in 1986 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1991 from […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Howard Leon Griffin Howard Leon Griffin, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord peacefully Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 12th, 1940, to Elmer and Gladys Griffin, one of eleven children, including seven brothers and three sisters. He was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

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)