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.

Bernice Dunn Bernice Dunn, 90, of Richmond, IN, passed away Saturday night March 6, 2021 at her home following a short illness. Born August 15, 1930 in Rockcastle County, KY, she the second of eight children and the eldest daughter born to Ruffus and Frankie Jane (Miller) Gregory. A former resident of rural New Paris, OH, she […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

D. Paul Kriese D. Paul Kriese, age 77, passed away on Saturday morning (March 6, 2021) at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana. Paul was born in Buffalo, New York on August 15, 1943 to Richard and Florence Kriese but has lived and worked in Richmond for the past four decades. Education was always a high priority in […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Mark Steven Prather Mark Steven Prather, 69, Pershing, passed away Tuesday morning March 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Bill and Betty (French) Prather, Mark was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 31, 1951. Mark has lived most of his life in the Pershing community and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Gary S. Reece Gary S. Reece, age 61, of Centerville, Indiana, passed from this life into eternal life Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. Gary was born May 4, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Harold Glenn and Alberta Jean Pigott Reece. He was a religious man, who believed wholeheartedly in the power of […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Kevin Scott Roark Kevin Scott Roark, 65, of Lynn, IN passed away early Sunday morning, March 7, 2021 at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1955 in Winchester, IN the son of Fred and JoAnn (Fisher) Roark. He was a 1973 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He started dating his […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Alan W. Singleton Alan W. Singleton, 59, of Centerville, passed away March 7, 2021, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 11, 1962, in Richmond to Otis and Anna F. Robinson Singleton and lived in this area all of his life. He worked in several factories around the area including DANA, Crestliner, and TBK. […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Myrna Peters Myrna Peters, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away in her sleep Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond. The youngest of 3 children, Myrna was born August 14, 1937, in Richmond to Robert Knoll, a farmer in Whitewater, Fountain City, and Lynn, Indiana, and Pauline Hiatt Knoll, a farmer’s wife. She […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Laura Lou (Scott) Wesler Laura Lou (Scott) Wesler, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 surrounded by family at her son’s home. Born on October 28, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Floyd Miller & Hazel Irene (Kinley) Scott. Laura graduated in 1948 from Whitewater High School. Owner […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Thomas A. Lane Thomas A. Lane, age 73 of Lynn Indiana passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Phillip and Madeline (Miller) Lane. Tom was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

John Floyd VanMeeveren John Floyd VanMeeveren, from February 11, 1935, to March 7, 1921, was born to Gilbert & Artina VanMeeveren. He graduated from Excelsior High School in Norwalk, CA. John served his country in the US Army as a medic and was stationed in Germany as part of the occupational forces. John worked in the Aerospace Industry […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Thelma Lee Bicknell Thelma Lee Bicknell, 94, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born in New Castle on November 24, 1926, the second of 10 children, to Clarence and Hazel (Ritchie) Garvin and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. On June 11, 1945 she married James […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

Bonnie Sue Kinsey Bonnie Sue Kinsey, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 1, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Richard and M. Teresa Smith Jones, Bonnie was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1959, before receiving her RN degree from Good Samaritan […] — (Posted March 10, 2021)

William O. Gamber William O. Gamber, 87, of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021, following a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Greens Fork on March 2, 1934 to William and Iona (Hopping) Gamber. He graduated from Greens Fork High School in May, 1953. Bill was drafted into the […] — (Posted March 7, 2021)

Lula F. Johnson Lula F. Johnson, 84, of Richmond died March 4, 2021, at her home. She was born August 30, 1936, in Estill County, Kentucky to William and Viola Plowman Durbin and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at Richmond Baking Company, Nettle Creek Industries, and retired from Transilwrap. She was a member of […] — (Posted March 7, 2021)

Helen “Mamaw Jean” Ramey Helen “Mamaw Jean” Ramey, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 7, 1929, in Boston, Indiana, to Leonard B. and Helen Hart Dils, Mamaw Jean was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was proud of her nursing career and […] — (Posted March 6, 2021)

Dorothy Louise Stevenson Dorothy Louise Stevenson, age 93, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Lyndale Assisted Living in Edmond. Born July 19, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph A. and Dorothy Eilerman Moss, Dorothy was a life-long resident of this community until 2017, when her health required a move to Edmond to be near […] — (Posted March 6, 2021)

Sharon A. Reynolds Sharon A. Reynolds, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4, 2021, surrounded by her children and the deep love of her siblings. Born April 16, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Guy and Mary Rose Mercurio Vecera, Sharon was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1965 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted March 6, 2021)

Steven B. “Steve” Hayes Steven B. “Steve” Hayes, age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home. Born May 26, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde B. and Marilyn Dull Hayes, Steve was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Hagerstown High School. Steve was very patriotic. He loved to cook […] — (Posted March 6, 2021)

Robert Beers Robert Beers, age 60, passed away at Reid Health on February 27, 2021. He was born February 24, 1961, to Robert and Shirley Beers, in Richmond, Indiana. Robert was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He liked to fish and work on old houses. He is survived by a half brother and his wife: William and […] — (Posted March 5, 2021)

Donna Jean Powell Donna Jean Powell, 92, New Castle, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. The daughter of the late Lowell and Ida (Tague) Davison, Donna was born in Franklin County, Indiana on May 16, 1928. Donna moved to the Bentonville area her senior year of high school and graduated from […] — (Posted March 5, 2021)

Andrew Jack Lumpkin Andrew Jack Lumpkin, 74, of Hagerstown, died on December 30, 2020 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born in New Castle on May 19, 1946 to Harold and Alta (Bland) Lumpkin and was a life long resident of the area. Andy was a member of New Testament Church of Christ. He was a retired employee […] — (Posted March 5, 2021)

Ivan E. York Ivan E. York, 68, Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie. He was born on February 21, 1953 to Virgil J. & Mary F. Messer York. Ivan was an assembler at Wayne Corp. in Richmond until the plant closed. He later worked 11 years in the meat department at […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Catherine Irene Williamson Catherine Irene Williamson, 92, of Spiceland passed into the arms of our Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 4, 1928 in Butlerville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Everett Albert and Edna Catherine (Sparks) Neel. She married Floyd Williamson on October 10, 1948, he preceded her in death March […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Johnnie D. Weaver, Sr. Johnnie D. Weaver, Sr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born February 13, 1936, a son of Charles and Jessie Weaver. Johnnie worked most of his life in different factories. He enjoyed taking trips and vacations, being out in the yard and spending time with his family. He was a member […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Trevor T. Cupp Trevor T. Cupp, age 45, a Greenfield resident, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Greenfield. He was born February 23, 1976 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Jack D. and Linda McCall Cupp. Trevor was a 1994 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and was a […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Frankie Joe Higgins Frankie Joe Higgins, age 75, of New Castle, joined his beloved wife, Anna, in Heaven on February 28, 2021. He passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by his loving children after a short illness and a courageous fight against cancer. Joe was born August 6, 1945. He was the son of the […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Clarence Leroy “Ollie” Oliver, Jr. Clarence Leroy “Ollie” Oliver, Jr., 59, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children of Clarence Leroy, Sr. and Shirley Ann Payne Oliver, Ollie was born in Rhode Island on May 5, 1961 and graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School with the class of 1980. On July […] — (Posted March 4, 2021)

Ronald D. Wright Ronald D. Wright, age 83 of Richmond passed away Saturday (February 27, 2021) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, IN on November 7, 1937 to St. Elmo and Edith Haymaker Wright and had lived here all of his life. Ron retired from Alcoa after 30+ years and spent his retirement fishing, playing music […] — (Posted March 3, 2021)

Cheryl D. Patterson Cheryl D. Patterson, DMD, 63, Harrogate, TN, wife of David Shawn Patterson, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Baptist Health, Lexington, KY. Born December 24, 1957, in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of Carol (Horner) Hatfield, Richmond, IN, and the late John Smith. Cheryl was a Univ. of Kentucky Alumnus, a Dentist, and was […] — (Posted March 3, 2021)

Mark Schlotterbeck Mark Schlotterbeck, 61, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021 at The Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, Illinois after a two-year journey with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Cancer. He was born on June 24, 1959 in Richmond, a son of the late Fred and Mary Joan (Tincher) […] — (Posted March 3, 2021)