Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Herbert Lowell Shears Sr. Herbert Lowell Shears Sr., 87, passed away at his home in Indianapolis on Sunday morning March 21, 2021 after an extended illness. A son of the late Wesley F. Shears Sr. and Lola Mae (Reece) Shears-Dishman, Herbert was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 16, 1933. He grew up in Dayton and later moved to […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Charles Bernard King Charles Bernard King, age 79, passed away March 20, 2021, at The Leland Legacy. He was born August 3, 1941, to Walter and Clara King in St. Charles, Virginia. He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Huskey; a sister and a niece. There is no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Zelma L. Douglas Zelma L. Douglas, age 88, of New Paris, OH passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born November 8, 1932 in Liggett, KY to the late Renfro and Thelma Ross. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many. She volunteered as nurse’s […] — (Posted March 22, 2021)

John Galen “Bud” Bramhall John Galen “Bud” Bramhall, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 2, 1929, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Richard M. and Ima Stovall Bramhall, Bud lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1946 graduate of Fort Smith Arkansas High School […] — (Posted March 22, 2021)

Albert P. Talbot Albert P. Talbot, 83, of Lynn, IN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born July 23, 1937 in Port Newt, Canada. Albert, a lifelong farmer, retired in 1999. He had won the Herdsman Award and would provide help at many Cattle Show events. He […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)

Stephanie J. McCormick Stephanie J. McCormick, 48, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond. She was born on February 2, 1973 in Richmond, IN, a daughter of Carol (husband: Mike) Carden. Stephanie was a loving, smart and enjoyed learning new things. She loved her flowers and gardening. She also enjoyed […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)

Mary Hurd Mary Hurd, 85, of Richmond, IN., passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 at Reid Health. Mary retired from Bank One of Richmond after proudly serving the community for over 35 years. She was also a very successful Mary Kay consultant. She is survived by five children: Robert “Gene” Hurd (Debbie) of Glendora, CA., Thomas […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)

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)