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.

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)

Howard Wayne Orr Howard Wayne Orr, age 87 passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New Castle, Indiana. Wayne was born near Millville, Indiana, April 27, 1934 and lived in New Castle most of his life. He attended New Castle, Millville, and Greensboro schools, and worked at the Chrysler factory retiring in 1987. He was a member […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Ted J. Keller Ted J. Keller, age 80, of Richmond, died Sunday afternoon (April 2, 2021) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 28, 1941 to Theodore and Carolyn Keller and had lived in this area all his life. Ted loved hunting, fishing, spending time in the outdoors and most of all his grandchildren. […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Devin Storm Hathaway Devin Storm Hathaway, 28, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Connersville. Devin was born in Oxford, Ohio on February 21, 1993 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2011. For the last five years, Devin was employed with Herdrich Petroleum, currently serving as manager of 30th Street […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Phillip Q. Miller Phillip Q (PQ) Miller, Fort Pierce Florida and formerly of Richmond Indiana, left this earth with a golden fishing rod in his hand on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He is currently fishing in the best fishing lake in Heaven. He was known by most as “PQ” as he was given that nickname by his father […] — (Posted May 9, 2021)

Joe C. Purcell Joe C. Purcell, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre in Winchester, Indiana. Joe was born March 7, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to Simmie and Mary Tudor Purcell. He began working at AVCO at the age of 17 and was employed there until it closed. After retiring, […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Doris P. Richardson Doris P. Richardson, 90 of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1931 in Franklin County to Jesse Sellers Sr. and Mattie Allen Sellers. Doris was a 1950 graduate of Alquina High School. She was long time member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and most recently Hanna Creek […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Terry Lee Hunter Terry Lee Hunter, 65 or Richmond, passed away May 4, 2021 in his home. He was born April 20, 1956 in Richmond to Virgil and Joan Perry Hunter and lived here all of his life. He was a jack of all trades; he loved to listen to music and watch movies. He is survived by […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Jessie Faye Brogdon Jessie Faye Brogdon, 78, of Lynn, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born in Ten Mile, TN on February 22, 1943 to James and Grace (Lemons) Harrison and lived most of her life in Wayne and Randolph counties. Her Christian faith was very important to her and it remained […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Angela Joann Asberry Libby Angela Joann Asberry Libby, age 55, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1966 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of James Gordon Asberry & Elaine Nicholson Hardgrove. She had resided in New […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)

Billy (Bill) R. Carter On the morning of April 28, 2021, Billy (Bill) R. Carter of Richmond died at age 64. Bill was born to Edna Wilson and Franklin Carter. For the past six years Bill worked in maintenance at Holland Colour. In July of 1974, he married Sharon Phenis, and together raised three children, Angela, Jennifer, and Andrew. […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)

Stephen “Steve” S. Alexander Stephen “Steve” S. Alexander, 71, of Indianapolis passed away on May 4, 2021. Steve’s long, arduous battle with cancer came to an end quietly and without struggle. He surrendered the weapons of treatment and entered Hospice care with the same grace he displayed during the fight. Steve loved his family fiercely and found no greater […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)

Salem Gray Goodwin Salem Gray Goodwin, age 19 days old of Richmond Indiana died at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital on May 5, 2021. Salem was born on April 16, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital for Woman in Indianapolis Indiana. Right from the start Salem was a fighter. Salem had his Momma’s nose and his Daddy’s toes. He was […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)

Thomas L. Carlin Thomas L. Carlin, age 68, passed away at Randolph Nursing Home on May 2, 2021. He was born August 2, 1952, to Delbert and Rita Carlin in Richmond, Indiana. Thomas attended Richmond High School. He was a painter and had also worked in construction. Thomas was a loving, quiet man and he will be missed. […] — (Posted May 5, 2021)

George Thomas “Tom” Sharp George Thomas “Tom” Sharp, 80, of Modoc, died Monday, May 3. 2021 at The Waters of New Castle. Arrangements: Culberson Funeral Home. No public services are planned. — (Posted May 5, 2021)

Terry D. Wilson Terry D. Wilson, 68, passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Terry was born September 17, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana to Cecil Paul and Marguerite E. (Pierson) Wilson. He graduated in 1970 from Northeastern High School and married his wife of 51 years Susan D (Nicholson)Wilson. Terry and […] — (Posted May 5, 2021)

Noble Edwin Toney Noble Edwin Toney, 73, died on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Greenbriar Nursing Center, in Eaton Ohio. Noble was born to Harold and Adelene Beall Toney, on November 11, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana. Noble attended area schools and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)

Lucinda (Cindy) Johnson Lucinda (Cindy) Johnson, Richmond, was born on March 3, 1931 in Clayhole, Kentucky; the daughter of Green and Dulcina Roberts. She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Reid Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was a resident of Richmond, retired, and loved game shows, crossword puzzles, and (as she got […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)

Ruby M. Haney Ruby M. Haney, 77, passed away on May 2, 2021 at her home in Lynn, Indiana. Ruby was born on August 2, 1943 in New Castle to the late Oscar “Jeff” and Ruth J. (Isenbarger) Brown. She was a 1961 graduate of Lynn High School. Ruby married David Haney in 1962. Ruby worked as the […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)

Richard Ralph Rudicil Richard Ralph Rudicil, age 84, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on May 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1936 the son of Arthur and Ethel (Ross) Rudicil. He graduated from Centerville High School in Indiana and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On December 8, 1962, he […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)

Patricia K. Mertz Patricia K. Mertz, of Richmond, Indiana, was born November 7, 1929, and passed away May 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents: William and Anna Hartman, three older sisters, and her husband. She is survived by son: Steve Mertz; grandson: Chris Mertz and niece Judith Beeson. Funeral services will be held at Community […] — (Posted May 4, 2021)