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.
Charles R. Hignite Charles R. Hignite 86, of Richmond, passed away December 11, 2020, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born January 4, 1934, in Berea, Kentucky to James and Mae Hignite and lived in this area most of his life. Charles served in the United States Army Air Force. He was a salesman in […] — (Posted December 17, 2020)
Kathryn Marie Brewer Herrin Kathryn Marie Brewer Herrin, age 42, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at her home. Kathryn was born on November 12, 1978, in Texas. Survivors include her three children, Tyler Reid Brewer, Jordan Alexander Ward, and Isabella Grace Herrin and numerous other family members and friends. She will be greatly missed by […] — (Posted December 17, 2020)
James F. Dreaden James F. Dreaden, age 74, Centerville, died peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020. Born October 11, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Daniel and Victoria Porter Cannon, Jim lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio. Jim retired from Belden in 2010, after […] — (Posted December 17, 2020)
Robert McCullough Vetter Robert McCullough Vetter, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Robert was born August 31, 1927, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Herbert F. and Kathleen W. Wilson Vetter. He graduated from Forest Park High School in Baltimore. Robert came to Richmond around 1960 and attended Earlham College. He taught at […] — (Posted December 17, 2020)
Dr. Richard Warren Houston, MD Dr. Richard Warren Houston, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 76 on Friday, December 11, 2020. Dick was born in Richmond, IN on November 27, 1944, and was the youngest of two sons born to the late Herschel and Mildred Houston (Allison/Williams) and her late husband […] — (Posted December 17, 2020)
Robert J. Stone Robert J. Stone, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Reid Health. Born September 23, 1948, in Pana, Illinois, to Hensley and Gladys Morey Stone, Robert graduated from high school in Chesterton, Indiana. He lived in Richmond since 1990. Robert worked in manufacturing with several companies over the many years. He […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Sarah Louise Dickey Sarah Louise Dickey, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away in her home Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born March 27, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of George Harry and Clara Ida Belle (Lamb) Pence. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Ronald Glen Dickey. Sarah graduated from California State University, Bakersfield. […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Elaine Pack Jaffe Brinn Elaine Pack Jaffe Brinn, Sarasota, FL, age 89, passed away December 12, 2020. She was born July 6, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the loving wife of the late Albert Brinn and previously Louis Jaffe. Predeceased by her parents Manny and Sara Pack, beloved mother of Leslie (Mitch) Marantz, Marc (Becky) Jaffe, Susan (Gary) […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Lynette O. Floyd Potter Lynette O. Floyd Potter, 63, of Richmond, Indiana gained her angel wings unexpectedly Sun., December 6, 2020 at Reid Health Hospital. Lynn was born December 11, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to Wanda and Hank Simpson. Lynn accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Robert L. “Pete” Irwin Robert L. “Pete” Irwin, 95, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 with family by his side in Westfield, Indiana. He was born on October 12, 1925, in Clarks Hill, Indiana, a son of the late Nettie (Baer) and James Irwin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn J. Irwin. Pete was a […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Max Eldon Edwards Winchester – Max Eldon Edwards left this earth to be with his Lord on Dec. 15, 2020, from Randolph Nursing Home, in Winchester. He was born Sept. 9, 1932, to Russel and Maude (Retter) Edwards. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Deloris Ann (“DeeAnn”) Utsler and Keturah Graft. Max was a farm boy […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Jonathan Starr Ford Jonathan Starr Ford, age 84, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday evening, December 14, 2020. Jonathan was born on March 16, 1936, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Herbert Lyman and Dorothy Mae Petit Ford. His smile could light up a room. Jonathan enjoyed photography, coin and stamp […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
William C. Vance William C. Vance, age 76, a resident of rural New Castle, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. He was born August 26, 1944 in New Castle, a son of the late Edwin B. and Lula Stearns Vance. He was retired from General Motors Automotive after 40 years of service. […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Linda C. Smith Linda C. Smith, age 50, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Henry Community Health, New Castle. She was born May 29, 1970, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Samuel and Hazel Arms Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a graduate of Tri High School. She […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Robert Sherrill Hill, Sr. Robert Sherrill Hill, Sr. 77, of Connersville passed away with his loving wife by his side early Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Connersville. One of five children of Robert James and Wilmer Louella Hopkins Hill, Robert was born in Thomasville, North Carolina on June 10, 1943, and graduated from Glenn […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Louise Jane (Miller) Jefferies Louise Jane (Miller) Jefferies went home to be with her Lord on December 12, 2020 at the age of 96. Louise was born on August 21,1924 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Connersville and attended Connersville High School. She worked at Heeb’s Restaurant and was later employed by American Central Kitchens […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Carl C. Lykins, Jr. Carl C. Lykins, Jr., 79, of Connersville passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. One of two children of Carl C., Sr. and Marian McHenry Lykins, Carl was born on November 16, 1941 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Robert “Keith” Carpenter Robert “Keith” Carpenter, 63, Cambridge City, passed away at his home on Sunday December 13, 2020. He had been in failing health for the past year. Keith was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 29, 1957. He has lived most of his life in the Cambridge City area and was a 1975 graduate of […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Pamela S. (Fisher) Hill Pamela S. (Fisher) Hill, 75, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home early on the morning of Monday, December 14, 2020 with her husband by her side. She was born on January 26, 1945 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John N. and Dora E. Fisher. Pam was a 1963 graduate […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
David Byers David Byers, age 68, a New Castle resident, passed away unexpectedly in his home Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born February 11, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana. He was a 1970 graduate of Chrysler High School. He worked for the City of New Castle from 1970 until 2003, and also for Ace Hardware for […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Donald E. Wyatt Sr. Donald E. Wyatt Sr. 85 of Richmond, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1935, in Richmond to Iredell and Reca Cope Wyatt and lived here all his life. He retired from Dana Corporation where he worked as a Machinist. He was a United States […] — (Posted December 16, 2020)
Dewey Gibbs Jr. Dewey Gibbs Jr., 90, passed away Saturday evening December 12, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. A son of the late Dewey and Irene (Stewart) Gibbs Sr., Dewey was born in Dublin, Indiana on October 25, 1930. Dewey lived most of his life in the Cambridge City community and served his country in the […] — (Posted December 14, 2020)
Kathryn L. Myers Kathryn L. Myers, 78, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born October 22, 1942 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Huey and Kathryn (Mountcastle) Hamm. Kathryn attended Sand Knob High School in West Virginia. She married Curtis […] — (Posted December 13, 2020)
Norman Walker Norman Walker, 85, of Brownsville passed away December 10, 2020 peacefully at home after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1935 in Connersville to Wilbur and Mary (Sheplar) Walker. Norman married the former Anna Chaney on March 10, 1956. They enjoyed 64 years together. Norman worked at Woolworths then Philco-Ford, where […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
Betty Smith-Henson Betty Smith-Henson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19. Betty was born Aug 26, 1944, to Alex J and Mary B (Reed) Warren in East Bernstadt KY. Betty was employed by Wayne County as the County Assessor since 2015. She was also the Richmond Township Assessor for 13 years. […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
Lucille Wanda “Mammie” Pippin Lucille Wanda “Mammie” Pippin, Richmond, was born June 15, 1935, in Rockcastle, Kentucky, the daughter of Herman and Letha (Allen) Abney. Lucille Wanda Abney Pippin died peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Reid Health. She was known as “Lucy” to her friends and co-workers; as she was known as “Wanda” to her brothers and […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
Charles E. “Chuck” Pence Charles E. “Chuck” Pence, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Chuck was born on July 3, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to George Cooper and Alice S. Settles Pence. He served in the U.S. Army, 47th Infantry Division, and was assigned to a National Guard […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
June Rose June Rose (Schweizer) Moorman “Through the stillness of the midnight comes a sound of peace and love. God’s assuring message from His Kingdom high above. I feel my heart grow free and light losing every fear. As the message meant for every soul is bringing Him so near. For what could be more peaceful than […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
David Michael McConkey David Michael McConkey 78, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 1, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 19, 1942 to Willard and Eileen McConkey. David graduated from New Paris, Ohio High School, where they called him “Mike”. He served in the Marine Corps 3rd division in Vietnam and Bay of Pigs. […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)
Erick J. Laine Erick J. Laine, formerly of Richmond, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home in Olean, NY, after a long illness. Erkki Johannes Komulainen was born on August 13, 1933, in Petrozavodsk in the Soviet Republic of Karelia, where his Finnish parents, Ernesti and Irma (Salminen) Komulainen, had found work during the Depression. Erkki was […] — (Posted December 12, 2020)