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.

Anora F. Turner Anora F. Turner, 90 of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, IN. Anora was born on December 6, 1930 in Williamsburg, IN the daughter of the late Ernest D. & Mary A. (Kane) Fahien. She had lived in New Paris most of her life and attended St. John […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)

Steven D. Rankin Steven D. Rankin, age 61, passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2021, in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. He was born on October 2nd, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana to Thomas and Gladys Rankin. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1977. Upon graduation, he spent many years in Pensacola, Florida, which was still one of his favorite […] — (Posted May 3, 2021)

Jack L. Rains Jack L. Rains, 83, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis surrounded by his family. He was born on August 3, 1937 in New Castle, Indiana, son of the late Roger D. and Betty E. (Smith) Rains. Jack was a lifelong resident of […] — (Posted May 3, 2021)

Ruby T. Huffman Ruby T. Huffman, 94, New Lisbon, passed into heavenly peace on Friday April 30, 2021. She has been residing at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana for two years, previously a resident of New Lisbon for the past twenty years. A daughter of the late Shade and Myrtie (Bates) Crabtree, Ruby was born […] — (Posted May 3, 2021)

Norma G. York Norma G. York, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 28th at Reid Health, after a long battle with dementia. She was born July 24th, 1932, in Cold Springs, Kentucky, to Roy and Isabelle Durham Cooper. Norma married Bob York, August 26th, 1950. God blessed them with one daughter after having two stillborn babies […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Brian Vance Brian Vance, age 42, of Lynn, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home after a sudden illness. Born October 29, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marvin and Donna Miller Vance, Brian was a life-long resident of this area. He left a manufacturing career to devote his love and attention to being […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Pamela Boa Passmore Pamela Boa Passmore Richmond – Pamela was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Andrew and Mary Catherine (Haynes) Boa. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Pamela was a beautiful lady and always had a nice compliment for every person she came into contact with. Pamela attended Ball State University and San Jose State University. […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Alice M. Henemyre Alice M. Henemyre, 80 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Thursday (April 29, 2021) surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 27, 1940 to Ralph J Klingman and Julia Bell Hughes. “Momma” or “Nana” is what most that knew her would call her, but she would […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Robert C. Graham Robert C. Graham, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 4, 1936, in New Castle, Indiana, to Ralph and Helen Basson Graham, Robert was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1954. Robert served in the United States Air Force. […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Tom Jesse Barker Jesus welcomed home Tom Jesse Barker, Richmond, Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life for Tom will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Cliff Nunn officiating. Following the service, the Richmond Fire Department will lead a procession to Earlham Cemetery. Condolences may be sent […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Calvin “Rick” Crouch Calvin “Rick” Crouch, 68, of Milton passed away April 28, 2021 at Reid Health, Connersville. A son of Calvin and Darlene Leslie Crouch, Rick was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 7, 1953 and graduated from Chrysler High School with the class of 1973. Rick was employed at Visteon, Connersville for over 30 years […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Phyllis Anne Lake Phyllis Anne Lake, 93, of Liberty, formerly of the Everton community for many years, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2021. She was born July 20, 1927 in Winchester, Indiana, one of five children of Emerson and Vivian Reece Gulley, and she was a graduate of Everton […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Debra S. Smith Debra S. Smith, 62, of Hagerstown, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at Arbor Trace Health and Living Center. She was born in New Castle on March 31, 1959 to John and Ruby (Harrison) Miller and was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown area. Survivors include her husband, Vaughn Smith; a sister, Angie (David) Fisher; a […] — (Posted May 1, 2021)

Terrance Devon Gillard II Terrance Devon Gillard II, 17, of Richmond, went to be with Jesus unexpectedly April 24, 2021. He was born May 1, 2003, in Richmond to Terrance Devon Gillard and Sara Jesse McFadden and lived in Richmond all of his life. Terrance was a graduate of Whites High School of the Metropolitan School District in Wabash […] — (Posted April 30, 2021)

Randy G. Rich Randy G. Rich, age 64, Richmond, passed away April 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born March 20, 1957, to Carol and William Rich, in Muncie, Indiana. Randy was a resident of Richmond; and a graduate of Richmond High School. He attended Ivy Tech for one year. Randy had been employed at Stevens Wire […] — (Posted April 29, 2021)

Linda Kay Van Winkle Campton Linda Kay Van Winkle Campton age 64 a resident of Grant City Indiana, passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield IN. She was Born September 6, 1956 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Calvin and Lois Smith Van Winkle. Linda was a 1975 graduate of New Castle […] — (Posted April 29, 2021)

Paula Jo Bolton Paula Jo Bolton, age 78, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died April 22, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 16, 1943 to Paul and Jeanette Owens Twigg in Herrin, Illinois however she lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She retired from Kroger where she worked as a meat cutter […] — (Posted April 29, 2021)

Mary Kaucher Mary Kaucher, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Brookdale Richmond. Born November 14, 1922, in Greens Fork, Indiana, to Carl J. and Jessie Ellen Mull Martin, Mary was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She retired from D&M (Design & Manufacturing) in Richmond. Mary was a member of Faith […] — (Posted April 29, 2021)

Vincent “Vinny” John Nirich, Jr. Vincent “Vinny” John Nirich, Jr. 50, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at I.U. Methodist in Indianapolis. He was born April 21, 1971 in Winchester, Indiana, a son of Vincent “Winnie” John Nirich, Sr. and Julia (Stockberger) Nirich. Vinny was a 1989 Graduate of Hagerstown High School and resided in the Hagerstown […] — (Posted April 29, 2021)

David William Jarrett David William Jarrett, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born December 2, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Olin and Janet Jarrett. David and his wife Dottie owned Dottie’s Kitchen in Indianapolis at City Market. He served in the Marine […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Larry Norman Moore Larry Norman Moore, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died peacefully with family at his side Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. From 1977 through the summer of 2020, Larry and his wonderful wife of 57 years, Carol, made Pemberville their home. They selected Pemberville because they wanted their two sons, Daryl […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Judson J. Costlow Judson J. Costlow, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, left this world into eternity on Sunday, April 25, 2021, while doing what he loved. Jud was born January 31, 1943, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Neal and Eleanor Moore Costlow. He attended Kirklin Schools, graduating from Clinton Central High School in 1961. Jud then went to Indiana […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Shirley A. Keith Shirley A. Keith, 79, of Connersville passed away Saturday morning, April 24, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of four children of Zeral and Ruth Carpenter Collins, Shirley was born in Knox County, Kentucky on October 4, 1941. On December 14, 1957, Shirley married R. Wayne Keith in the Calvary Baptist Church Parsonage. Mr. Keith […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Julianna Cline Julianna Cline, 84 a New Castle resident passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 at home. She was born March 15, 1937 in Mitchell Indiana, a daughter of Howard and Lula (McCart) Cheek. Julianna worked at Boxwood Nursing Home and 766 Dry Cleaners, she enjoyed being a wife and grandmother, spending time with her family and […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Shirley Marlene Brant Shirley Marlene Brant, 84, of Greens Fork, Indiana died on Sunday November 22, 2020, as a result of COVID 19. The only child of Herbert F. and Audra L. (Bane) Oler. She was born June 27, 1936 in Wayne County, IN. She graduated Class of 1954 from Greens Fork/Clay Township High School. She was a […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Douglas Eugene Chaney Douglas Eugene Chaney, 74, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021 at Heritage House Rehabilitation, Connersville where he had been a resident for the last twelve years. One of seven children of George Everett and Virginia Marie Nolan Chaney, Doug was born on November 13, 1946 in Fayette County, Indiana. Doug was employed […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Mary Lorraine Glenn Mary Lorraine Glenn, 70, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of eleven children of Devine and Florence Crawley Robinson, Mary was born in Rushville, Indiana on December 29, 1950. On April 19, 1969, Mary was married to Herman Lester Glenn. Mr. Glenn passed away on August 3, 2005. A homemaker, […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Mary Alice Westcott Mary Alice Westcott, age 83, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute. Born October 25, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Keith and Edith Spotts Farlow, Mary lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from Belden in 2003, where she worked as a security guard. […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Jim Madden Jim Madden, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born July 5, 1954 to Judy Madden and Tom Haworth. Later he was adopted by Fred Madden and raised in Centerville, IN. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Centerville High School. He was a proud veteran of the U S Marines and […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Joann A. Wittman Joann A. Wittman, 94, passed away early Thursday morning April 22, 2021. She lived in Belleville, Illinois with her son, Charles Wittman, and his wife, Linda Wittman. She died from stroke complications which she suffered four weeks earlier. Joann was born in Brookville, Indiana on October 29, 1926, to Joseph and Anne Dickman and was […] — (Posted April 26, 2021)