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.

Donald H. “Don” Cook Donald H. “Don” Cook, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 3, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Carl J. and Mona L. Lucas Cook, Don was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart, […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

Therese (Terri) Ann Ringley Therese (Terri) Ann Ringley, 84, (written by Terri), of Richmond, passed away on May 12, 2021, at Reid Health after having emergency surgery for an Aorta Dissection on April 15, 2021. I hope you all have at least one good story or memory of me to be shared with everyone. My life was basically simple, […] — (Posted May 21, 2021)

John Allen Reeves John Allen Reeves, age 85, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on May 16, 2021. He was born May 8, 1936, to Franklin Daniel Reeves and Mary Reeves, in Seattle, Washington. John was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War; with a 23 year career in the U.S. Army […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Linda R. Lockwood Linda R. Lockwood, 78, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on March 16, 1943, in Richmond, and is the daughter of the late Wilson “Bud” Abner and Zola Ethel Baine Abner. Linda was a member of the Connersville Moose Lodge and the Red […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Toni L McClaskey Toni L McClaskey age 66 passed away from cancer on May 16, 2021, in Richmond, IN. Toni was born on Dec 20, 1954, in Terre Haute, IN to parents Louie and Lucille McClaskey. She graduated from IUPUI with a master’s degree in Social Work and worked at the Dayton VA for more than a decade. […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Eileen Charlton Eileen Charlton, 98, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born May 28, 1922 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Charles T and Myrtle (Ellis) Huffman. Eileen was a member of the First Friends Meeting in New Castle and had resided at […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Brad Sharits Brad Sharits, 63, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away on May 1, 2021. Brad was born on October 21, 1957 to Bill and Mae (Lawson) Sharits. He was a former resident of Richmond, Indiana and a graduate of Centerville High School. Brad worked, lived, and played in Arizona for many years. Twenty six of those […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

John “Johnny” Dee Day John “Johnny” Dee Day, passed away on May 13th, 2021. He was born June 16th, 1974 in Richmond, Indiana, to John D. Day and Brenda K. Day. Johnny was raised in Richmond. He had many jobs, but was self-employed most of his life. He had many family and friends. Everywhere he went he knew someone. […] — (Posted May 20, 2021)

Delores Huckery Delores Huckery, 85, of New Paris, passed away May 16, 2021, at her home after a long illness. She was born May 16, 1936, in Jackson County, Kentucky, and has lived in this area all of her life. Her parents Herman and Mae St. John Bennett are both deceased. Delores worked with her parents in […] — (Posted May 19, 2021)

Christy F. Williams Christy F. Williams started her life’s journey on August 3, 1959. She was born to Jerome and Doreen Williams in Richmond, IN. The 1st born of five girls; Betsy Tidrow, Becky (John) Chamness, Debbie (Ben) Gay, Nin (Tom) Day. She lived most of her life in her quaint home on the Southside of town. She […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Timothy J. Sherwood Timothy J. Sherwood, 66, formerly of Connersville, IN, passed away on May 14th, 2021 in New Albany, IN, where he had been a recent patient at Baptist Floyd Hospital. He was born November 22nd, 1954 to Henry and Relda Darrell Sherwood, all of Connersville, IN. He attended Connersville High School and worked as a diesel […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Robert Owen “Robby” Allen Robert Owen “Robby” Allen, 31, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, May 16, 2021 at his home. The younger of two children of Michael Edward and Teresa Marlene Puckett Allen, Robby was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 18, 1989 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2008. On May […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Alvin K. Ross Alvin K. Ross, 81, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, May 14, 2021 at Majestic Care, Connersville. The oldest of two children of Earl and Ruth Bruner Ross, Alvin was born on January 24, 1940 in Metamora, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the Class of 1958 and was a member of the […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Gail June Hutson Gail June Hutson, age 65, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana following a brief illness. She was born February 6, 1956 in New Castle a daughter of the late Bruce and Kathleen Ziglar Daniel. Gail worked the past 30 years as a bartender at […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Janet Louise Beach Janet Louise Beach, age 72, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born May 8, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Oral Lee and Barbara Joan Jackson Goodwin. Janet was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved the […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Carl Malcolm “Mike” Abrams Carl Malcolm “Mike” Abrams, 82, passed away at his home in Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana early Friday morning May 14, 2021. A son of the late Carl Melva and Eunice Gail (Baumgartner) Abrams, Mike was born at home in Liberty Township in Henry County, Indiana on December 31, 1938. A lifelong resident of Henry […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Carolyn L. Caldwell Carolyn L. Caldwell passed away on May 13, 2021. She was born July 29, 1947, in New Castle, IN., the daughter of Chester and Lucille Rains. Carolyn married Steven D. Caldwell on March 28, 1964, they lived in Indiana until the 1972, when she, Steve, and the girls moved to Florida, and lived there until […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Charles Michael “Chuck” Huse Charles Michael “Chuck” Huse, age 53, a New Castle resident passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health, New Castle. He was born June 10, 1967 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Stephen M. and Mary Gladell Hoots Huse. He was a life-long New Castle resident except for a short time in […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Christina Faith “Cristy” Williams Christina Faith “Cristy” Williams, 61, of Richmond died at her home on May 15, 2021. She was born August 3, 1959, in Richmond to Jerome Ralph and Doreen Elizabeth Moody Williams and lived here all her life. She worked as a hairstylist at Le Crazy Horse. Survivors include her daughters Krista Wilson and Paige Williams, […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Evelyn Christina Dumford On the morning of May 8, 2021, Evelyn Christina Dumford, age 91, went home to be with the Lord. She passed surrounded by loved ones. Evelyn was a beautiful woman who loved with her whole heart. She lived her life to the fullest with much vim and vigor. Evelyn was a longtime resident of Hagerstown, […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Rita Marie Kinley Rita Marie Kinley, 90, of Richmond died May 11, 2021, at the Waters of New Castle after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1931, in Richmond to Joseph and Marie Milota Polak Sr. and lived here all her life. She worked as a Department Manager at Elder-Beerman. Rita was a member of St […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Gayland E. “Junior” Rader Jr. Gayland E. “Junior” Rader Jr., age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born December 4, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gayland E. and Sharon Cole Rader Sr., Junior lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1994 graduate of Richmond High School and earned an associate degree from […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Charlotte Gay Chissell Charlotte Gay Chissell, age 59, resident of New Castle, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 11, 2021. Charlotte, or “Gay” as everyone called her, loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She worked most of her life with kids at the Head Start Program as a teacher’s […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Patricia Marie Phillips Patricia Marie Phillips, 81, Dublin, passed away Tuesday afternoon May 11, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Homer Lee and Ruby Irene (Koger) Beaty, Patricia was born in Pickett County, Tennessee on February 12, 1940. Patricia moved to Western Wayne County in 1971 and had lived in rural […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Kandi L. Qualls Kandi L. Qualls, 39, of Kentucky passed away Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at the Drake Center, Cincinnati. Kandi was born on October 4, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona. In her leisure time, she enjoyed riding horses. Survivors include three daughters, Megan, Haley, and Ceaira Qualls; mother, America Koch of Rushville; father, Jack L. Qualls of […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Beulah Elizabeth “Boots” Engledow Beulah Elizabeth “Boots” Engledow, 87, of Hagerstown died May 8, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born December 16, 1933, in New Castle to Dale and Clara Peggy Revelee Seekings and lived in Wayne County all her life. She was a homemaker and her life was her family. Survivors include her daughter Debra Matherly (Scott […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Jerry Shelton Jerry Shelton, 72, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at IU Ball memorial hospital. He was born in New Castle on December 29, 1948 to Charles and Juanita (Davis) Shelton and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Jerry was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. and was an avid gardener […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Alberta Hale Van Winkle Alberta Hale Van Winkle, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born January 19, 1937, in Johnetta, Kentucky, to Virgil and Jocie Allen Hale, Alberta moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1953. She worked at Frisch’s, Belden, Elder/Wilbert Corporation, Vandor Corporation, and J.M. Hutton. Alberta was […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Jami Smith Jami Smith Liberty – I’m writing my obituary in advance so my family will not have to do it upon my death. Also, I wanted my obituary to be a little different than the norm. Most likely I have passed away due to some complication of ALS (commonly referred to as Lou Gerhig’s Disease). I […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Ellen “Juanita” Crouch Ellen “Juanita” Crouch, 93, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. Juanita was born on March 21, 1928 in Richmond to the late Oscar Eli Pugh and Ruth Helen (Gardener) Grogg. She attended Richmond High School. Juanita married Edgar Leo Crouch in December 1946. Juanita was a homemaker raising five […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)