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.

J.C. Phillips J.C. Phillips, 78, Richmond, Indiana left this world on February 17th, 2021 to join his beloved wife, Lorene Phillips in God’s prepared place. He left on his terms and his way surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesday, February 24th at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, followed by his funeral service […] — (Posted February 21, 2021)

Mary Ann McKillip Mary Ann McKillip, 91, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Spring Mill Meadows in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on November 24, 1929, in Marshalltown, Iowa to James & Ruth Crosby. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa in 1951. On December 27, 1952, she […] — (Posted February 21, 2021)

Tom Jesse Barker On February 17th, 2021, Jesus welcomed home Tom Jesse Barker, where he was reunited with his son, Curt, and his brother and best friend, Dutch. Tom was born August 6th, 1937, to Garland and Dicie Barker and raised on a small farm in Bethel, Indiana. He was the youngest of the six ornery Barker boys. […] — (Posted February 21, 2021)

Joed Connaway Joed Connaway, 73, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1947 in Connersville, the son of William Edgar and Pauline Lenore Landis Connaway and was a proud graduate of Alquina High School, Class of 1965. On January 17, Joed married Judith Yvonne Hannefy. Mrs. Connaway […] — (Posted February 21, 2021)

Ronald Charles Roosa Ronald Charles Roosa, 66, passed away suddenly at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis on February 18th after years of fighting the good fight. Ronnie was born February 26th, 1954 in Richmond, IN, and grew up on the city’s north side. He was lucky enough to marry the first and only love of his life, Vicky Hughes, and […] — (Posted February 20, 2021)

Barbara Frances Conn Taylor Barbara Frances Conn Taylor, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Franklin, Indiana. Born August 4, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky, to W. Chester and Frances Stalker Conn, Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Atherton High School in Louisville. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in […] — (Posted February 20, 2021)

Delbert Malicoat Delbert Malicoat, 82, of Richmond, passed away on February 16, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born July 8, 1938, in Jackson Co., Kentucky to Carlos and Dorothy Day Malicoat and lived in this area most of his life. He worked as a Lineman for RP&L and owned Malicoat Electric. He was a member of […] — (Posted February 20, 2021)

Paul L. Rigsby Paul L. Rigsby, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Majestic Care of Connersville. Born October 4, 1925, in Marion, Virginia, to Howard H. and Lula J. Kelly Rigsby, Paul moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1941. He proudly served as an electrician’s mate in the U.S. Navy Amphibious Forces in […] — (Posted February 20, 2021)

Charlie C. Neal, Jr. Charlie C. Neal, Jr., age 73, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, 2/18/2021 at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born April 27, 1947 in New Castle, a son of Charlie Sr., and Zidia Neal He is survived by two sons, Stephen Neal and Greg Neal; two stepsons, Steven (Shannon) Upchurch […] — (Posted February 20, 2021)

Donald F. Klein Donald F. Klein, 97 of Liberty passed away on Monday, February 16, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1923 in Union County to Fred Klein and Ethel McMahan Klein. Donald married Kathleen N. Massood on April 18, 1969. They were able to spend 41 years together before she passed away on June 19, 2010. […] — (Posted February 19, 2021)

Steven Eugene Smith Steven Eugene Smith, 66, of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in Anderson. He was born August 24, 1954, the son of Horace N. and Vera C. (Dilling) Smith. Steve married Kathy K. Kimes on August 24, 1974. They are the proud and loving parents of three children and nine grandchildren. Steve cherished his family […] — (Posted February 19, 2021)

James O. Webb James O. Webb, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence. He was 89 and lived a full life. He was born on Nov. 9, 1931 to Ora and Mary Webb. He married the love of his life, Ruby Caudle Webb in June of 1952. It […] — (Posted February 18, 2021)

Patricia Lynn “Trisha” Bach Patricia Lynn “Trisha” Bach, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her home. Born June 4, 1959, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Carlo and Carol S. Philpot Hibbard, Trisha lived in Richmond most of her life. She loved decorating, drinking coffee, reading books, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her […] — (Posted February 18, 2021)

Joseph Jerry Hughes Joseph Jerry Hughes, 73, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Friday, February 19, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Todd Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Village Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at […] — (Posted February 18, 2021)

Jack Joe Woodward Jack Joe Woodward, 82, of Connersville passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Greenfield. One of seventeen children of Tim and Bertha Devin Woodward, Jack was born on July 31, 1938 in Crawford County, Illinois. On October 20, 1956, Jack married the former Carolyn Sue Richards in Robinson, Illinois and they moved […] — (Posted February 18, 2021)

Rhonda M. Spradlin Rhonda M. Spradlin, age 52, a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born November 4, 1968 in Oneida, Tennessee, a daughter of the late William and Fay Conatser. She had resided in New Castle most of her life and attended New Castle Schools. She was a […] — (Posted February 18, 2021)

Kaitlyn Lee Bousman Kaitlyn Lee Bousman, age 30, of New Paris, Ohio, died on February 14, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1990 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Kellie Bousman & Brian Dice. Kaitlyn had attended Richmond Community Schools. Preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, David & Debbie Dice. Survived by her Mother & Step […] — (Posted February 17, 2021)

Timothy W. Sharp Timothy W. Sharp, 62, of Richmond, died February 12, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born November 7, 1958, in Richmond to Warren and Doris Sams Sharp and lived here all his life. He was employed at Wal-Mart and enjoyed sports and dining out. Tim is survived by his sister Susan Mann. He is preceded […] — (Posted February 17, 2021)

Glenda M. Minner Glenda M. Minner, age 81, of Richmond, died Saturday afternoon (February 13, 2021) at her residence. She was born in Middleburg, Kentucky on September 22, 1939 to Kelly and Myrtle Wilson Walls and had lived in this area most of her life. She had worked for Alcoa but her greatest pleasure was being a mother […] — (Posted February 17, 2021)

Bobby Joe Chesher Bobby Joe Chesher, 84, of New Castle passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. He was born July 27, 1936 in Hagerstown, Indiana, a son of the late John and Carry (Gentry) Chesher. Bob was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was two time Air Force Golden […] — (Posted February 17, 2021)

Joyce K. Weyl Joyce K. Weyl, 75, of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, February 13, 2021 at Reid Health, Connersville. One of eight children of Duff and Jean Teagarden Hinchman, Joyce was born in Connersville on December 26, 1945 and graduated from Connersville High School. On June 16, 1964, Joyce married Larry Weyl in Connersville. Mr. Weyl […] — (Posted February 17, 2021)

Gloria Davis Jennings Gloria Davis Jennings, age 97, passed away on February 9, 2021 following an extended illness although never lost her grace and kindness towards others. She was born February 28, 1923 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Fred Porter and Caroline Davis. Gloria attended Lake Forest College for one year then graduated from Stephen College […] — (Posted February 16, 2021)

Lori Ann Hutson On Friday, February 12, 2021, Lori Ann Hutson, loving wife, amazing mother of four boys, and adoring grandmother of four lil humans passed away after suffering from a terrible injury at the age of 44. Lori was born on October 26, 1976 in New Castle, Indiana to Randy and Debbie (Curnutt) Binford. She has three […] — (Posted February 16, 2021)

Deborah Lynn Ward Deborah Lynn Ward, 64, of Richmond, passed away February 15, 2021, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born March 21, 1956, in Connersville to Delbert and Betty Sullivan Strait and lived in this area most of her life. Deborah was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. She is […] — (Posted February 16, 2021)

Timothy J. “Renegade” Costa Timothy J. “Renegade” Costa, 62, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2021 while on a delivery in California. Tim was born on March 27th, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Virginia Caruso Costa. He worked 40+ years living his dream as a long-haul truck driver. Tim took great pride in his […] — (Posted February 16, 2021)

Douglas D. Petty Union County Native, Douglas D. Petty, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at IU Health in Indianapolis. Doug was born to Ronald Petty and Joan J. Smith Chandler on June 22, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana. Doug attended Liberty Schools and graduated from Union County High School in 1980. He continued his education at Ball […] — (Posted February 15, 2021)

Kathryn (Butler) Burns Kathryn (Butler) Burns, age 68, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Kathy was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 13, 1952 to Carl Robert Butler Jr. and Martha Lou (Gauker) Butler. She was raised surrounded by family in Dublin, Indiana and was always proud to […] — (Posted February 15, 2021)

Kevin Charles Bonwell Kevin Charles Bonwell, 66, of Dublin passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday February 13th, 2021. Kevin was born on February 19th, 1954 in Connersville to the late Charles and Jean (Cox) Bonwell. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church where he served as an elder. Kevin is survived by his wife of […] — (Posted February 15, 2021)

Mary Ann McKillip Mary Ann McKillip, 91, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Spring Mill Meadows in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on November 24, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to James & Ruth Crosby. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa in 1951. On December 27, 1952, she […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Linda S. Riesen Linda S. Riesen, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 31, 1938, in Wayne County, Indiana, to James and Thelma Creech Jeffries, Linda was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. Linda enjoyed attending her […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)