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.

Marcia Juhasz Marcia Juhasz, age 70, of Richmond, died on Tuesday June 8, 2021. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 3, 1951, to Edward Elmore and Leona Weist Weatherly. Marcia is a Richmond High School graduate – class of 1969, graduated top of her class from nursing school in 1972 at Ivy Tech and was […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

John L. Bryant John L. Bryant, 95, of Richmond died June 7, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born June 25, 1925, in Richmond to Solomon and Mary Martin Bryant and lived here all his life. He formerly worked at Specialty Record Shop, Second National Bank (US Bank), and Open Arms Ministry. John was a Navy veteran of […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Ashley Nicole Jackson Ashley Nicole Jackson, age 32, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Ashley was born on January 5, 1989, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Karen Reeves Haney. She graduated from Centerville High School in 2007. Ashley attended Ivy Tech Community College and received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Tarry J. Werking Tarry J. Werking, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Reid Health following a lengthy illness. Born May 6, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, to Larry and Joanne Hoover Werking, Tarry was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He worked at Johns Manville, Visteon, Belden, and Lewisburg Container. Tarry attended […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Delores Ann Gwinn Delores Ann Gwinn, age 75, a New Castle resident left this earth and gained her wings on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born March 11, 1946 in Albany, Kentucky and was a daughter of Homer and Mildred Byers Daniel. Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed “the girl’s day out” with her daughters. She especially […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Janet Lynn Wilhelm Janet Lynn Wilhelm, 68, a lifelong resident of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, June 6, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis where she had been a patient for the past week. One of twelve children of Clyde and Mary Richmond Bowne, Janet was born on February 4, 1953 and graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Joan E. Michaels Joan E. Michaels, 79, of Richmond died June 9, 2021, at Ambassador Health Care after a long illness. She was born May 13, 1942, in West Virginia to Russell and Dama Sexton Purvis and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at D&J homes and retired from Work One. Joan was a member […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Judith Ann “Judy” Hall Judith Ann “Judy” Hall, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Judy was born on May 29, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Betty Hickman Bell. She was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana, and a Centerville […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Larry E. Juerling Larry E. Juerling, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 24, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Francis and Lucille Bussen Juerling, Larry was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1967. Larry was the president of Juerling Beverage until […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Judith “Judy” (Broyles) Myers Judith “Judy” (Broyles) Myers, age 85, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at Addison Place. She was born July 11, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana and was the daughter of Robinson and Thelma Sanders. Judy enjoyed bowling, sitting by the pool, and playing bridge. She loved and cherished spending time […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Brandon E. Murphy Brandon E. Murphy, 46, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 5, 2021. He was born August 30, 1974 in Richmond, Indiana to Earl Murphy and Patty Waterman. Brandon was a Plumber and an all around maintenance man. He enjoyed cars “Mopar”, outdoors, camping, cooking out, concerts and music. He would also race anything or […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

John Bernard Beres John Bernard Beres, 83, of Arcanum, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2021, at the Village Green Health Campus in Greenville. He was born on January 31, 1938, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late John Beres and Agnes (Alspach) Beres. John was a 1956 graduate of Barberton High School. After school […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Joshua C. Wilson Joshua C. Wilson, 43, of Dublin, passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born on December 3, 1977 in Connersville, Indiana to John and Peggy Ann (Simpson) Wilson and lived his entire life in this area. Josh graduated from Lincoln High School in 1997. He worked for Deeds […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Patricia “Pat” A. Kendall Patricia “Pat” A. Kendall, age 78, was called home on Saturday evening, June 5, 2021. A New Castle resident, she was born October 16, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana and was the daughter of Harry Goodwin and Marjorie “Pratt” Davidson. She was a beautician for a few years and had worked for nursing homes in […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Velta Jean Mundy Velta Jean Mundy, age 69, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born May 15, 1952 in Seelyville, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Virgil Neice, Sr., and Rosalie Coleman Neice. The highlight of Jeanie’s life was spending time with her children […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Gary R. Milholland Gary R. Milholland, age 70, passed away May 27th, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born August 11th, 1950 in Los Angeles, California to the late George and Christine Milholland. He was in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Connersville Fire […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Bryan Alan Hacker Bryan Alan Hacker, 60, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born on June 13, 1960 in Straughn, IN, a son of Kenneth and Sue Nell (Strange) Hacker. Bryan graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School and played trumpet in the Trojan Marching Band. He furthered […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Hallie Christine Taylor Hallie Christine Taylor, 91, of Connersville passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 16, 1929 in Scott County, Kentucky, one of seven children of Oscar Sherman and Ruth Gaimes Brown. On December 25, 1948, Christine married the love of her life James V. […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Robert Harrison Wines Robert Harrison Wines, 45, of Richmond, passed away on June 6, 2021. He was born June 8, 1975, in Richmond to Robert F. and Sue Ann Crawford Morrison and lived in this area most of his life. He worked in construction, installing vinyl siding. He is survived by his Father Robert F. (Caroline) Wines of […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

Elma C. Rigsby Elma C. Rigsby, 95, of Richmond, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 7. She was born on January 14, 1926 in Center Township of Wayne County, Indiana to Emil Elsworth & Mildred Fern Plessinger Filby. Elma was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School and […] — (Posted June 7, 2021)

Margaret Mae Hall Margaret Mae Hall, 82, of Milton, Indiana, passed into her eternal home on Friday, June 4th at Reid Health, Richmond following an extended illness which she fought with much courage. Margaret was born on April 20, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, one of seven children of Paul and Edna Carter. She was a 1957 graduate of […] — (Posted June 7, 2021)

Pauline Riley Pauline Riley, 104, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5 in the comfort of her home in Chandler, Arizona. She was born Mary Pauline Hartman on April 20, 1917 in Wayne County, Indiana to Carl Henry and Lottie Mary Nolte Hartman. Pauline was a 1934 graduate of Whitewater High School. Pauline […] — (Posted June 7, 2021)

Jane Woolley McCrea Mrs. Jane Woolley McCrea, age 103, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community, where she had lived for the past four years. A memorial service for Jane will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond, with Pastor […] — (Posted June 6, 2021)

Stephen Neil Ludke Stephen Neil Ludke, 62, passed away unexpectedly in Charleston S.C. on May 24, 2021 after a valiant 5 year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He was born in Kenosha, WI, the first child of Jackson Neil and Catherine Ellen (Angelo) Ludke on January 23, 1959. He was born long before SNL meant (Saturday Night Live). […] — (Posted June 6, 2021)

E. Louise Kessler E. Louise Kessler, 96, passed away on Thursday, June 3, at Reid Health. She was born Esther Louise Stidham in Fountain City, Indiana, on November 18, 1924, the daughter of Roy & Carrie Marie Thompson Stidham, both of whom preceded her in death. Louise attended Fountain City High School. Louise was a member of the […] — (Posted June 6, 2021)

Darrel E. Alvey Darrel E. Alvey, 85, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 3, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Fountain City, Indiana to Roy and Thelma (Kuhlman) Alvey. Darrel graduated from Richmond High School in 1954 and went on to Butler University to play basketball. He left Butler to […] — (Posted June 6, 2021)

Robert Eugene “Gene” Oakerson Robert Eugene “Gene” Oakerson, 87, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Albany Healthcare, where he had recently resided. He was born in Randolph County on May 16, 1934 to John and Letha (Hodson) Oakerson, and was a life long resident of the Modoc area. Gene was a farmer, formerly managed the seed co-op at Pinch, […] — (Posted June 6, 2021)

Kyle Lee McFarland Kyle Lee McFarland, 59, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born in Richmond on March 5, 1962 to Donald and Kay (Smith) McFarland. He resided in Lynn until moving to Hagerstown 29 years ago. Kyle was a member of Hagerstown First Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Kay […] — (Posted June 4, 2021)

Steven D. Yost Steven D. Yost (50) left his earthly body to gain his heavenly one unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Born February 3, 1971, to the late Benny Yost and Judith (Flora) Yost, he had lived in Richmond all his life. Steve was a 1989 graduate of Richmond High School, was a saw operator by trade […] — (Posted June 4, 2021)

Robert “Bob” Wardlow, Jr. Robert “Bob” Wardlow, Jr., age 66, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Portland. Bob was born on March 21, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Robert Wardlow, Sr. and Nancy (Gray) Smith. He worked for J.M. Hutton Stamping in Richmond, Indiana. He was a member […] — (Posted June 4, 2021)