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.

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)

Paul R. Alexander Paul R. Alexander, 84, Richmond, passed away on Saturday, March 13. He was born Paul Richard Alexander in Wayne County, Indiana, on March 20, 1936, the son of Clarence Samuel & Jessie Byrdene Williams Alexander. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a member […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)

Dorothy Alline Dunn Dorothy Alline Dunn, 95, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following a brief illness. She was born September 25, 1925 in Monticello, KY, a daughter of the late Estel and Rachel (Purdue) Neal. She lived and worked in New Castle as a young adult, and moved to […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)

Raymond Eugene Campbell Raymond Eugene Campbell, 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died at Reid Hospital on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born in Moberly, Missouri on October 30, 1931 to Thomas Raymond Campbell and Alice Campbell (Spicer). He attended Richmond High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1950. He is a combat veteran of […] — (Posted March 15, 2021)

Lucinda D. Norton Evans Lucinda D. Norton Evans, 61, of Richmond died March 12, 2021, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born July 4, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, lived in Eaton Ohio and had lived in Richmond for 15 years. She worked as a Paralegal and Paramedic and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Lucinda […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Thomas Eugene Madden Thomas Eugene Madden, age 72, passed away of natural causes March 11, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born July 19, 1948, the son of Virgil and Merkie Marcum Madden, in Clay County, Kentucky. Thomas was a resident of Wayne County and he was an avid outdoorsman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters: […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Juday Rebecca “Becky” Sue Juday, age 74, of New Paris, OH passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born April 1, 1946 in Wayne County to the late Jesse and Eloise McGriff. She was a cook for over 30 years at Jerry’s Restaurant in Richmond. She is survived by her son Jay (Tonya) McGriff […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Robert J. Carter Robert J. Carter was born June 26th, 1925 in Jackson, Alabama. The son of the late Robert and Maggie Anderson Carter. Robert moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1943 and joined Bethel AME Church where he sang with the Fisherman’s choir and was a loyal member until his passing on Wednesday March 10th. Robert worked for […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Jody M. Chapman Jody M. Chapman, 71, passed away at his home in Connersville, Indiana early Saturday morning March 6, 2021. Jody was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 14, 1950. He grew up in the Cambridge City community and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Joseph G. Terhaar Jr. Joseph G. Terhaar Jr., 84, passed away Friday evening March 12, 2021 at the home of his son in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late, Joseph G. and Ruby (Weaver) Terhaar Sr., Joe was born in Fayette County, Indiana near Harrisburg on May 2, 1936. He married the former Frances O. Lambert in Liberty […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

James Orville Kinsinger James Orville Kinsinger, 95, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born December 8, 1925 in Knightstown to the late Orville and Sarah (Jay) Kinsinger. A retiree of Muncie newspapers after 30 years of service, he was a member of the Stereotypers Union. Jim […] — (Posted March 14, 2021)

Timothy O. McConaha Timothy O. McConaha, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by his wife and children. Born November 15, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas Robert and Elinor Louise Wuenker McConaha, Tim was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He grew up […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Phillip Todd Weatherly Phillip Todd Weatherly, 55, of Richmond passed away in his home on March 4, 2021. Todd was born on November 1, 1965 to Phillip W. Weatherly and Modena S. Abrams in Richmond, Indiana. He learned the art of paint and body work from his father at a very young age. His love for rebuilding and […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Gary Louis Day Gary Louis Day, age 47, passed away at his residence on March 5, 2021. He was born May 5, 1973, to Terry and Ruby Day, in Richmond, Indiana. Gary was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Richmond High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his dog on his scooter. He […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Donald D. “Donnie” Rush Sr. Donald D. “Donnie” Rush Sr., 76, of Richmond died March 6, 2021, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. He was born March 7, 1944, in Connersville to Marshall and Goldie Howell Rush and lived here since 1964. He worked as a tree trimmer for Foister Miricle Tree Service, Whitewater Tree Service, and Hampton Tree Service, […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Gloria Lynn Cecil Guffey Gloria Lynn Cecil Guffey, age 64, resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born May 9, 1956 in Athens, Tennessee and was the daughter of Henry Cecil and Thelma Wiggins. Gloria graduated with honors from Ivy Tech with an Associates of Applied Science Degree as a Medical Assistant. She […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Abby Laine Morrow Abby Laine Morrow, formerly of New Castle, passed on March 5, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana following a brief illness. Born August 23, 1982 in New Castle to James and Geneva Morrow Abby was known for her quick wit and high intelligence. She earned the prestigious green jacket in high school for being in the top […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Patricia Elaine Dillingham Potter Patricia Elaine Dillingham Potter, or lovingly called Pat, was born on June 22, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana to Mr. Alan (TD) Hugh Dillingham and Mrs. Ailean Easley Dillingham. Pat was the youngest of two daughters born to TD and Ailean. Pat has always been a faithful Christian. At an early age she was baptized at […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

Cathy J. Smith Cathy J. Smith, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Golden LivingCenter – Richmond. Born May 12, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul and Marilyn Benjamin Turner, Cathy was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1972. She enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, and playing cards. […] — (Posted March 12, 2021)

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)