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.

Talmage L. Tyner Talmage L. Tyner, age 85, a resident of Indianapolis, formerly of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was a patient at Community Heart and Vascular Center. He was born August 10, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Reginald and Ottie Sturgell Tyner. […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Olivia L. Hendrix Olivia L. Hendrix, 88, of Liberty died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Olivia was born to Lewis L. Ramsey and Dail M. Hobbs Samuels on August 14, 1932 in Eaton, Ohio. She attended College Corner High School. She was employed at CVS, formerly Hooks. Olivia married Robert D. Hendrix Sr., on […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Billie Gay Keith Billie Gay Keith, 87, of New Castle, Indiana went home to be with God on November 20, 2020 at Henry Community Health Hospital. Gay was born in Albany, Kentucky on March 17, 1933 to the late Wetson & Ruby (Garrett) Frost. Gay graduated from New Castle High School in 1951 after marrying the love of […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Pastor Mike Roadcup Pastor Mike Roadcup, 69, Richmond. Philippians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” On November 22, 2020, Pastor Mike Roadcup stepped out of this world of tribulation and turmoil and entered into Glory gaining that inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for him […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Douglas W. Rankin Douglas W. Rankin, 78, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully in Englewood, FL due to Pneumonia and natural causes. Doug graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1961 and those who knew him in high school knew of his love for cars, the Indy 500, his best high school buddies, high school sweetheart, Karen, being […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Iva N. (Linebaugh) Lindsey Iva N. (Linebaugh) Lindsey, 96, Richmond, died at 4:00am Saturday, November 21, 2020. Iva was born April 25, 1924 at home on her family’s farm at Ellerton, Ohio. She was the tenth of fifteen children born to Jesse and Carrie (Phillabaum) Linebaugh. Iva was a farm girl who loved working with her father hoeing corn […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Iva Alexander Iva Alexander, 77, Richmond, passed away on Sunday, November 22. She was born Iva L. Pierce in Richmond, Indiana, on May 15, 1943, the daughter of Charles Edward, Sr. & Clara McCord Pierce, both of whom preceded her in death. Iva was a graduate of Brownsville High School. Iva was a member of the Middleboro […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Charlotte Dudley Charlotte Dudley, 93, of New Castle, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2020, at the Rawlins House in Pendleton where she had resided to be near her daughter. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Wilkinson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Elmer and Arnel (Kelley) Supinger. Charlotte was a 1945 graduate of New […] — (Posted November 24, 2020)

Evelyn L. Chasteen Evelyn L. Chasteen, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born February 11, 1924, in Stop, Kentucky, to Minville L. and Lola E. Upchurch Morris, Evelyn lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked as a clerk at Richmond Gas Corporation for 25 years. Evelyn was a member […] — (Posted November 22, 2020)

Diane Wendell (Groves) Diane Wendell (Groves), New Castle, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Ball Memorial Hospital. Diane was born April 11, 1942, in New Castle. She was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School and attended DePauw and Indiana Universities. Diane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and worked as the Christian […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Elizabeth Ann (Unser) Thistlethwaite Elizabeth Ann (Unser) Thistlethwaite 92, Richmond, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at home with her family. She was born February 1, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana to Henry F. and Juanita (Taylor) Unser and lived in Richmond her entire life. She attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA, and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana where she […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

James Ray “Buzz” Pollitt James Ray “Buzz” Pollitt, 55, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19, 2020. A son of Terry and Jewel Carey Horning, Buzz was born in Connersville on February 7, 1965. In his leisure time, Buzz enjoyed playing video games, riding his scooter, and spending time with his family. Survivors include a brother, Randall […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Marilyn J. Valentine Marilyn J. Valentine, 83, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 18, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. The only child of Floyd and Thelma Hinskie Chance, Marilyn was born in Fayette County, Indiana on May 23, 1937, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Sandra Marlene Logan Sandra Marlene Logan, 70, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born December 27, 1949 in Connersville, one of four children of Virgil and Beatrice Burch Peters. She was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High School. On June 28, […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

John Timothy “Tim” Harkleroad John Timothy “Tim” Harkleroad, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home. Born December 6, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert L. and Marlene A. Phelps Harkleroad, Tim was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1972. Tim retired from Belden in 2015, […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Betty J Riley Betty J Riley, formerly of Centerville and a longtime resident of Arbor Trace, died Nov. 17. Betty was born on Oct. 29, 1939, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Sylvanus and Gemima Baker Durham. The family later settled in Liberty. Betty married Short High classmate Richard Lee (Dick) Riley and they made their home in Centerville. […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

David W. Jennings David W. Jennings, age 60, of New Paris, Ohio passed away at Hospice in Franklin, Ohio on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born February 23, 1960 in Richmond, IN to Albert D. Jennings and the late Margaret (Jefferis) Jennings. He was a 1978 graduate of National Trail High School. David enjoyed playing sports like […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Harlen Hoover Harlen Hoover, 88, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hickory Creek of New Castle, one day prior to his 89th birthday. He was born on November 19, 1931 in Albany, KY, a son of the late Delmar Hoover and Vesta (Ayers) Brumley. Harlen retired from Ingersoll Steel in New Castle following […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Margaret Gorman Margaret Gorman, 99, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehab Center. She was born July 6, 1921 in New Castle to the late Daniel and Edna Davis. She was a member of the First Bible Freewill Baptist Church in New Castle. Margaret enjoyed crafts, ceramics and crocheting. Survivors […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Evelyn Diann Grubbs Evelyn Diann Grubbs, 83, formerly of Losantville passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born July 8, 1937 in Sparta, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Horace E. and Nettye Ann (Thompson) Howard. She had been employed at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie in the business office. She was […] — (Posted November 21, 2020)

Frank S. Knasinski Frank S. Knasinski, Jr., 77, Winchester, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana, from complications of Covid-19. Frank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Frank S. and Katherine Lydia Ferchoff Knasinski. His father was a first-generation Polish immigrant and his mother, the daughter […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Erlabell Petry Erlabell Petry, age 104, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. Born March 31, 1916, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marion E. and Jennie E. Heller Murphy, Erlabell lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Reid Hospital, where she served as a surgical technician. Erlabell was […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Kent B Kitterman Kent B Kitterman, 85, Liberty, was born on August 13, 1935 and passed away on November 8,2020. His parents were Ennis ‘Skeet’ Kitterman and Myra Kitterman Bell (Bosworth). Kent grew up in Richmond, Indiana, graduating second in his class from Richmond High School where he was on the golf and basketball teams. Kent attended the […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Richard Chessel Allen Richard Chessel Allen, 66, Liberty, went to be with The Lord on November 12, 2020, with Robert and Bonnie at his side in Richmond, Indiana. He was born in Wisconsin on March 14, 1954 to the late Chessel and Jeanette Allen. He grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin and attended The University of Wisconsin where he […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Nancy Kay McDavid Nancy Kay McDavid, 84, of Lynn, IN passed-away late Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020 at Reid Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born October 8, 1936 in La Crosse, WI the daughter of Roy W. and Doris Marie (Mayenschein) Havens. Nancy retired in 2008 after many years as a Sewer with Kabert Industries of Lynn, […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

MaLinda J. (Hurd) Comer MaLinda J. (Hurd) Comer, 89, Richmond, went home to be with our Lord & Savior on November 13, 2020. She was born February 15, 1931, to William R. and Izetta (Farley) Hurd, in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1949 and attended Indiana Business College. She was a member of Greater Second […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Rosetta Shock Rosetta Shock, 85, Williamsburg, passed away peacefully the evening of Monday, November 16th. Rosetta was born in New Lisbon, Indiana on September 15th, 1935, the daughter of George and Dorothy Wright McKillip. She married James E. “Jim” Shock on April 9th, 1955. They were blessed with three children and 52 years of marriage before his […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

David Franklin “Frank” Thomas David Franklin “Frank” Thomas, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday November 16, 2020 at Henry County Community Health. He was born February 14, 1925 in Greenville, OH, a son of the late David William and Maybelle (Haley) Thomas. Frank was a 1943 graduate of Greenville High School and a veteran of WWII and the […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Phyllis Ann Holloway Phyllis Ann Holloway, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born August 4, 1931 in New Castle, IN, daughter of the late Donald Eugene (Gene) Harry and Mary (Richardson) Harry Rohrback. Phyllis graduated from New Castle High School in 1949. She married her high school sweetheart, Darrell Lee Holloway, on August 28th of […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Kevin Wayne Bennett Kevin Wayne Bennett, 59, of Springport passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1961 in Anderson, Indiana to Lowell Wayne and Nancy Jane (Kirchner) Bennett. He was a 1979 graduate of Blue River Valley, he also attended Ivy Tech and Lincoln Tech. Kevin enjoyed camping and fishing, those […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)