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.

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)

Kay A. Ingerman Kay A. Ingerman, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Ambassador Health. Born March 15, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana, to Charles A. and Madeline B. Scott May, Kay was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1959. Kay retired from Second National Bank […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Cleta Mae Baker Cleta Mae Baker, 89, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Muncie. She was born December 25, 1931 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Roy H. and Eva (Howard) Robertson. She was a member of the Sanctuary of New Castle, and former 42 year member of the Eastern Star, Moose […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Carletta S. Godsey Carletta S. Godsey, age 61, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home. She was born July 5, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Okie and Edna May Stearnes Adkins. She was a New Castle resident most of her life and was a graduate of […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Robert Riley Lawson Robert Riley Lawson, age 25, a New Castle resident, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He is now safely in the arms of Jesus. He was born April 28, 1995 to Tiffany Lynn Welch and Robert Chad Lawson. He was a lifelong New Castle resident and worked in […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Charlotte Ann Oliver Charlotte Ann Oliver, 62, of West College Corner, Indiana, passed away Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1958 in Middletown, Ohio to Robert and Bessie Baker Merrill. Charlotte was employed for Circle K as a cashier. She was a member of Hamilton Church of Christ. In her leisure, […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Devon Andrew Krepp Devon Andrew Krepp, 25, a native of Connersville, currently living in Anderson, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born March 8, 1995 in Connersville to Joshua Andrew and Heather Kay Singleton Krepp. He attended Heritage High School in White House, Tennessee and earned his high school equivalency from Connersville High School in […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Jennifer Nicole Goecke Jennifer Nicole Goecke, 38, of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, February 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1982 in Fort Wright, Kentucky to Jeffery Alan Goecke and Georgia Marion Godman. Jennifer had attended Ivy Tech where she studied Psychology. She was employed for The Waters Nursing Home in Batesville, Caring Services […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Michael Aaron Spicer Michael Aaron Spicer, 46, of Richmond, earned his wings on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born February 20, 1974 to Evelyn Cummins and the late Aaron Spicer in Richmond, Indiana. Michael was a 1992 graduate of Richmond High School. After graduation, Michael joined the armed services where he served in the Army during the Somoli war. […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Kenneth Lee Tennery Kenneth Lee Tennery, age 51, Richmond, passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1969 in Kettering, Ohio to Tom and Ann (Margis) Tennery. Kenneth graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He married his love, Jennifer, on July 20, 2000. Kenneth worked for Mosey Manufacturing […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Don Lamb Don Lamb, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born December 24, 1945, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, to Thomas and Stella D. Bryant Lamb, Don grew up in Greens Fork, Indiana. He served in the National Guard and retired from Perfect Circle (Dana) Plant 5 before buying the Coney Island Tavern with […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Filbert D. Horner Filbert D. Horner, 85, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord at 12:29 a.m. on Saturday, February 13. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on September 8, 1935 to Harry L. & Edna May Beard Horner. He was a 1953 graduate of Whitewater High School. Filbert married the former Phyllis M. Frame […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Rosa Lee Boggs Rosa Lee Boggs, age 87, Richmond, was called home to the Lord for February 11, 2021. Rosa Lee was born August 20, 1933 in Maryville, Tennessee. She is the daughter of the late Hobert and Lena (Bryant) Heaton. Rosa Lee moved to Richmond, Indiana in the 1950’s and lived here until her passing. Rosa Lee […] — (Posted February 14, 2021)

Tommy Cantrell Tommy Cantrell, 66, Liberty, passed away Saturday, February, 6, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Tommy was born to James Calvin Cantrell Sr. and Kathleen Ratliff Cantrell on January 5, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana. Tommy attended local area schools. He was an avid movie watcher, he especially enjoyed Westerns. Tommy loved John Wayne and enjoyed […] — (Posted February 11, 2021)

Betty Jane Waltz Betty Jane Waltz, 91, of Hagerstown, Indiana went to be with her beloved husband Bill on February 9, 2021, after passing away at Golden Rule Nursing Home, Hospice Care of Richmond, Indiana. Betty was born May 11, 1929 in Rush County, Indiana to the late William W. and Edith (Davis) Brumfield. She was a 1947 […] — (Posted February 11, 2021)

Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 20, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Loren and Margaret Brumley Steele, Sandy was a life-long resident of this community. She worked as a CPA at H&R Block for more than 40 years. Sandy was […] — (Posted February 11, 2021)

Paul Sullivan Paul Sullivan of Winchester IN passed away January 31st 2021 at Reid Hospital Born September 17th 1936 in Huntsville IN. Paul was a graduate of Spartanburg High School where he participated in numerous sports. Retired from Alcoa in Richmond Indiana. Paul is survived by step children Diane Marie, David Andrew, and Rebecca Ellen Miley. He […] — (Posted February 11, 2021)

Sharon Gay Owens Meade Sharon Gay Owens Meade, age 69, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. She was a patient at Ball Hospital Muncie, Indiana. She was born July 27, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Arnold and June Dishman Owens. She was a New Castle resident all […] — (Posted February 11, 2021)

Juanita Ruth York Juanita Ruth York, 96 of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 8, 2021. Juanita was born in Thorpe, West Virginia on July 14, 1924 to the late Jacob and Cloie Martin Jarrett. Juanita began her education in a one room schoolhouse in McDowell County, West Virginia. She later moved to Indiana […] — (Posted February 10, 2021)

Carolyn Baker Carolyn Baker, 77, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at her home. One of five children of Ollie J. and Nelda M. Blemker Baker, Carolyn was born in Connersville on August 20, 1943 and attended Connersville schools. Although she never married, Carolyn helped raise several of her nieces and nephews. She […] — (Posted February 10, 2021)

Randy Robert Gilliam Randy Robert Gilliam, 60, of Richmond, died February 4, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 5, 1960, in Indianapolis to Robert and Sally Gilliam. He worked as a tile contractor and was an Army veteran. He enjoyed being with his grandsons, hunting, and his Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Randy is survived by […] — (Posted February 10, 2021)

Terry K. Jarvis Terry K. Jarvis, 77, Dublin, passed away Monday evening February 8, 2021 at Golden Rule Nursing Home in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Raymond and Mary (Hendricks) Jarvis, Terry was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 24, 1943. Terry and his family had lived in Indianapolis before moving to the Western Wayne community […] — (Posted February 10, 2021)

Twilla Mae Sutton Twilla Mae Sutton, age 85, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 7, 1935 in New Castle, a daughter of the late William L. and Cleo Olive Moore Ocker. She was a New Castle resident most of her life and a graduate […] — (Posted February 9, 2021)

Darleen May Barnes Darleen May Barnes, 78, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. A daughter of Norman Glenn and Bertha Lavaughn Dunn Harris, Darleen was born on August 2, 1942 in Connersville. On April 8, 1964, Darleen married Carl Ozias Barnes in West Palm Beach, Florida and they moved […] — (Posted February 9, 2021)