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.

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)

Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Hampton Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Hampton 78 of Richmond got her wings Saturday, February 6, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born November 15, 1942, in Richmond to Elmer & Gladys Dunn Griffin and lived here all her life. Betty attended Richmond Schools and worked at Richmond Baking Company, Huffy’s Bicycle, and […] — (Posted February 9, 2021)

David Eversole David Eversole, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 21, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alex and Alta Mae Davis Eversole, David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School. David worked for Dunham-Lehr and G.W. Davis. He enjoyed listening to music, playing […] — (Posted February 8, 2021)

Delores Louise Doherty Delores Louise Doherty, age 89, New Paris, died peacefully at her home on February 1, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1931 in Addy, Washington to John Hiram and Edna Lucille Harrel Dearinger. Delores was a secretary at Natco for over 30 years and was a member of Saint John Catholic Church in New […] — (Posted February 8, 2021)

Ritchy Cornett Ritchy Cornett, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on February 6, 2021. He was born September 18, 1968, to Richard and Magadleana Cornett, in Harlan County, Kentucky. Ritchy lived in Wayne County most of his life. He was an animal lover, an avid hunter and loved games. He leaves to cherish his memory, […] — (Posted February 8, 2021)

Joan Hunt Joan Hunt passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Milton on August 21, 1932 to Willard H and Ethel Garnelle Davis Barnes. Joan was a Wampus Cat graduating in 1950 from Cambridge City High School. She married Glen Allen Hunt on June […] — (Posted February 8, 2021)

Jeraldine “Jerry” Wright Jeraldine “Jerry” Wright, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home. She was born February 3, 1932 in New Castle to the late Virgil and Gladys (Cole) Tinkle. She was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and retired from Modernfold after 25 years of […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Vivian Ann Gabbard Hamilton Vivian Ann Gabbard Hamilton, 77, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, February 5, 2021 at Reid Health of Connersville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating. Following cremation, burial will be in Laurel North Cemetery. Friends may call at […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Roberta Lavine Rummel Roberta Lavine Rummel, 94, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 5, 2021 at her residence She was born September 4, 1926 in Shelby County, Indiana, one of ten children of Albert and Bertha Hendrickson Cowin. Roberta for 21 years was employed by Rex Manufacturing and its successor Philco-Ford. She then worked in the […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Esther Marie Garwood Esther Marie Garwood, 94, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born June 10, 1926 in North Washington, Pennsylvania to Orion Raymond and Blanche Mariah Rihel Brown. Esther was a registered nurse trained by the Army Nurse Cadet program and graduated from Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Evelyn Louise (Lynn) Sparks Evelyn Louise (Lynn) Sparks 47 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021. Evelyn Passed away at Reid health with her mother Laura Ellis and Uncle Danny Lemons by her side. Evelyn was born in Marion, Indiana August 21, 1973, to Laura Ellis and Randy Burnett. She attended Winchester Community High […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her home. Born September 5, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to General May and Georgia Burke, Carla was a life-long resident of this community. She was full of life, one of a kind, and had a very kind and loving […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall After a long life, filled with family and service, Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall passed away on February 3, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born in Canada on March 13, 1926, Dorothie and her family moved to Detroit when she was three. While in high school she met Webster “Web” Hall, her husband of 72 years. […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Linda Lou Hughes Linda Lou Hughes, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 30, 1945, in Santa Ana, California, to William and Hazel Heithaus Replogle, Linda was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a school bus driver for Centerville-Abington Schools for 40 years. Linda served as a […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)