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.
Ethel Mae Powell Day
Ethel Mae Powell Day, 86 of Liberty went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to the late Matt Powell and America Jane Powell Owens. On August 7, 1954 she married William T. Day in Richmond. They were blessed with […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Richard F. “Dick” Ross
Richard F. “Dick” Ross, 95, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, March 20, at Reid Health. Dick was born on May 4, 1925, near Fountain City, Indiana to Jesse Wilbur & Ethel Bell Imel Ross. He was a 1943 graduate of Fountain City High School. He was a US Army veteran of World War […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Richard Lane Hushour
Richard Lane Hushour, 85, of Connersville passed away early morning, Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home. The youngest of two children, he was born October 29, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Donald Wellington and Norma Lowene Miller Hushour, and he moved to Rushville, Indiana as a child with his family for residence. He was […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Mary Joan Edsall
Mary Joan Edsall, 80, formerly of Richmond living in Indianapolis died March 19, 2021, at her home after an extended illness. She was born July 6, 1940, in Richmond to Vurl and Margie Barnes Hill and lived in Indianapolis since 1973. she was a homemaker and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Indianapolis. Survivors […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Phyllis Maria Quinn
Phyllis finally made the Obits section. She was an avid reader. Most medical professionals are especially those in long-term care for seniors. They look for a recognizable name or face and try to fit in those final pieces of a patient’s life and who they were before they got sick and old. It’s a puzzle […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Margaret Ann Fisher
Margaret Ann Fisher, 85, a long time Losantville resident, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Glen Oaks Health Campus, where she had recently resided. She was born in Muncie on February 14, 1936 to Basil and Maxine (Schuck) Petty, and lived most of her life in Losantville. She was a member of Losantville United Methodist […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Evelyn J Sharvin
Evelyn J Sharvin, 92, of Richmond, IN, passed away on March 18, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on April 20, 1928, in Kenosha, WI to Angelo and Margaret Giacomin. Evelyn graduated from Kenosha Bradford HS and Kenosha Secretarial College, before marrying Robert Sharvin and moving to Richmond, IN in the early 1960s. […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Stephen Holland
Stephen Holland, age 42, of Richmond, died on Tuesday March 16, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 27, 1978 to Steve and Marry Hogston Holland and had lived in the Richmond area all his life. Stephen graduated Richmond High School in 1998, was a member of St. Andrews Church and an Eagle […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)
Joseph “Joe” Brockman
Joseph “Joe” Brockman, 49, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on March 17th, 2021. He was born January 1st, 1972, to Fletcher and Eleanor “Jean” Massey Brockman. Joe was a 1991 graduate of Richmond High School. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond and worked various jobs including the Sanitation Department, TBK […] — (Posted March 19, 2021)
Kristin Lynn (Johnson) Worden
Kristin Lynn (Johnson) Worden, a caring and giving, always smiling and laughing, always goofing, animal loving, beautiful soul has been called home to be with the Lord. Kristin was a wonderful, loving Mom to her son, Bryce Worden. She would do anything within her power for him. She was a delightful daughter, sister, aunt, niece. […] — (Posted March 19, 2021)
Michael Gaddis
Michael Gaddis, 73, of New Castle, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana after a short illness. He was born on July 20, 1947 in Winchester, Indiana. He was a 1965 graduate of Lee L Driver High School in Winchester, Indiana. He went on to become a Microsoft Certified […] — (Posted March 18, 2021)
Carol Hunnicutt Beeson
Carol Hunnicutt Beeson, age 77, passed away peacefully in Wyoming, Ohio the morning of March 12, 2021. Her life stands as a model of service to family, friends, faith and community. Carol was born December 14, 1943 to Albert and Ollia Hunnicutt in Greens Fork, Indiana. The family later moved to Hagerstown, Indiana where she […] — (Posted March 18, 2021)
Edna (Poe) Raines
Edna (Poe) Raines went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021 after a short illness. She was born June 7, 1941 in Mill Springs, Kentucky and was the daughter of Charlie and Maggie (Troxell) Poe. She moved to New Castle, Indiana in the 50’s. She married the love of her life, Bobby […] — (Posted March 18, 2021)
Benjamin J. “Benny” Jackson
Benjamin J. “Benny” Jackson, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 7, 1933, in Owenton, Kentucky, to Herman and Nettie Jackson, Benny lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He retired from Richmond Fireproof Door Company. Benny was a lifetime member of the Druids Lodge […] — (Posted March 18, 2021)
Donald DeWayne Dawson
Donald DeWayne Dawson, 67, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from a massive heart attack. He was born on April 10, 1953 in Connersville to George and Catherine Bradenburg Dawson. He was self-employed in small engine repair and was a great animal lover. Survivors include a daughter, Tamara Dawson; granddaughters, Rashelle Camden and […] — (Posted March 18, 2021)
Benjamin J. “Benny” Jackson
Benjamin J. “Benny” Jackson, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 7, 1933, in Owenton, Kentucky, to Herman and Nettie Jackson, Benny lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He retired from Richmond Fireproof Door Company. Benny was a lifetime member of the Druids Lodge […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Patricia Jo Clark
Patricia Jo Clark, Age 76, Passed away of natural causes March 13th, 2021, at home. Born October 24th, 1944, the daughter of George and Bernice Dixon in Richmond Indiana. Patty was a resident of Wayne County and retired from Le Crazy Horse after doing hair for 50 years. Patty had a heart of gold and would […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
John Vincent Schober
John Vincent Schober, 18, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born March 5, 2003, in Long Branch, New Jersey to John A. and Margaret Ann Ryan Schober and lived here for the last 6 years. He was an animal lover and was attending the […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
David Kevin Cheesman
David Kevin Cheesman, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Reid Health after a brief illness. David was born October 31, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana, to John and Frances Bruno Cheesman. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood with his loving parents and had many great family memories from his childhood through […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Neil A. McCoy
Neil A. McCoy, 85, of Greens Fork, died at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in Henry County on April 15, 1935 to Ralph and Roberta (Hartley) McCoy. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and attended Norwich University. He served with the US Air Force. […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Martha Mildred Grounds Moore
Martha Mildred Grounds Moore, age 94, of Richmond, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on the family farm in Morgan County, Indiana on January 19, 1927. She was one of 12 children born to Ralph and Flossie (Murphy) Grounds. She grew up on the farm and graduated from […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey, beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, brother and uncle, passed on March 10, 2021 at age 75 in Battle Creek, MI. Preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Harvey and father, John Harvey (both of Richmond), Paul graduated from Richmond High School in 1964, then Earlham College in 1968. Upon graduation, he began his elementary […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Wendy Dawn Byrd
Wendy Dawn Byrd, 53, of Richmond, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born in New Castle on July 23, 1967 to Duane and Toby (Halstead) Gordon and was a life long resident of Wayne County. She was a member of Whitewater Valley Marine Corps League. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Byrd; […] — (Posted March 17, 2021)
Paul R. Alexander
Paul R. Alexander, 84, Richmond, passed away on Saturday, March 13. He was born Paul Richard Alexander in Wayne County, Indiana, on March 20, 1936, the son of Clarence Samuel & Jessie Byrdene Williams Alexander. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a member […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)
Dorothy Alline Dunn
Dorothy Alline Dunn, 95, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1925 in Monticello, KY, a daughter of the late Estel and Rachel (Purdue) Neal. She lived and worked in New Castle as a young adult, and moved to […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)
Raymond Eugene Campbell
Raymond Eugene Campbell, 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died at Reid Hospital on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born in Moberly, Missouri on October 30, 1931 to Thomas Raymond Campbell and Alice Campbell (Spicer). He attended Richmond High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1950. He is a combat veteran of […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)
Lucinda D. Norton Evans
Lucinda D. Norton Evans, 61, of Richmond died March 12, 2021, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born July 4, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, lived in Eaton Ohio and had lived in Richmond for 15 years. She worked as a Paralegal and Paramedic and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Lucinda […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)
Thomas Eugene Madden
Thomas Eugene Madden, age 72, passed away of natural causes March 11, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born July 19, 1948, the son of Virgil and Merkie Marcum Madden, in Clay County, Kentucky. Thomas was a resident of Wayne County and he was an avid outdoorsman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters: […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Juday
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Juday, age 74, of New Paris, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born April 1, 1946 in Wayne County to the late Jesse and Eloise McGriff. She was a cook for over 30 years at Jerry’s Restaurant in Richmond. She is survived by her son Jay (Tonya) McGriff […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)
Robert J. Carter
Robert J. Carter was born June 26th, 1925 in Jackson, Alabama. The son of the late Robert and Maggie Anderson Carter. Robert moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1943 and joined Bethel AME Church where he sang with the Fisherman’s choir and was a loyal member until his passing on Wednesday March 10th. Robert worked for […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)