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.

Dolores Elizabeth Martin Dolores Elizabeth Martin, 90, of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Dolores was the older of two daughters of Joseph F. and Hazel Matilda Meyers Schuler and was born in Bath Township in Franklin County, Indiana on July 11, 1930. She was a graduate of Bath High […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Richard E. Thomas Richard E. Thomas, Jr. 47 of New Madison, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on November 19, 1973 in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1992 National Trail High School graduate. Richard had worked as an Auto Mechanic at Tudor’s Garage in […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Velma M. Wood Velma M. Wood, 90, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born October 3, 1930 in Rush County to John and Carry Mae (Gentry) Chesher. She was a faithful member of the Whittier Lane Baptist Church since 1976 where she taught Sunday […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Emmett Fred Troxell Emmett Fred Troxell, 98, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. He was born September 21, 1922 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Cyrus William and Ethel (Neal) Troxell. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II. Emmett retired from Chrysler […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Melody Ann Nicholson Melody Ann Nicholson, 65, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord peacefully, Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Melody’s Life will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Fahie officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Judy Waldrup Judy Waldrup 78 of Richmond passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from covid related complications. Judy was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 1941. She joined the Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany during her two-year enlistment. She retired from Parker-Hannifin after working many years and was currently residing at Rosebud Village. […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Oren Duane Favorite Oren Duane Favorite, 68, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in New Castle on January 1, 1952 to Oren M. and Shirley (Stikeleather) Favorite and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Survivors include 2 children, Verlyn Favorite of Sulphur, OK and Honey Toschlog of […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Roy Lee King Roy Lee King, age 78, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Roy Lee was born on September 30, 1942, in Elwood, Indiana, to Roy Taylor and Dorothy Lee King. After high school, he pursued a career as a farrier (horseshoer). Roy Lee was a cowboy and lifelong performer in […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Susanne Brown Susanne Brown, 83, of Winchester, IN passed-away late Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020 at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, IN. She was born July 9, 1937 in Modoc, IN the daughter of Estel and Georgianna (Burch) Tillson. She was a graduate of Union High School. Susie retired in 2008 working with her husband […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Billy Trew Billy Trew, 70, Fountain City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Bill was born to Millard and Ruby (Trotter) Trew on January 25th, 1930 in Rossville, Georgia. While still a baby they moved to Cleveland, Tennessee. Bill attended schools in Cleveland until his family moved to Knoxville […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Barbara Ann Ross Barbara Ann Ross, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, child of God, beloved mother and grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born May 23, 1932, in Martel, Tennessee, to Arlie and Helen Wheeler Harbin, Barbara lived most of her life […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

George Perry Riall George Perry Riall, 86, Dublin, passed away Thursday afternoon November 26, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. A son of the late Arnold and Hazel (Bockover) Riall, George was born in Mt. Auburn, Indiana on July 9, 1934. He was a lifelong member of the Western Wayne community and a dedicated husband and father. […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Joyce Mills McLear Joyce Mills McLear, age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Reid Health. Born February 22, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Vernon “Pappy” and Hazel Null Mills, Joyce lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1956 graduate of Richmond High School. Joyce worked at Hiatt Grocery, INA, Golden Rule […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Ralph L. Shute Sr. Ralph L. Shute Sr., 92, of Cambridge City, Indiana, went peacefully to be with the Lord on November 26, 2020. He was born on February 2, 1928, in Richmond Indiana, to Leslie M. and Pearl (Coffman) Shute. He was the third of five children. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1946, and served as […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Mildred Mantooth Mildred Mantooth, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born February 25, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry and Ida Seaney Christy, Mildred was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1956 graduate of Richmond High School. Mildred worked at Alcoa, Knollenberg’s, and Walmart. She loved doing crafts […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Mildred “Susie” Martin Mildred “Susie” Martin, age 91, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 13, 1929, at the family farm in Greens Fork, Indiana, to Carl J. and Jessie Ellen Mull Martin, Susie was a life-long resident of this area. She was a 1947 graduate of Centerville High School. […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

June Brooks June Brooks, 93, Fountain City, passed away on Friday November 27. She was born June A. Kutche in Richmond, Indiana, on June 28, 1927, the daughter of James G. & Florence H. Parr Kutche. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Richmond Baking Company. June will be missed by her daughters, Judy Pierce and […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Norma Veronica Bertsch Norma Veronica Bertsch 85, of Richmond passed away peacefully November 27, 2020 at Rosebud Village. She was born January 15, 1935 in Swansea, Wales to Burtram and Florence Eleanor Norris. Norma was a member of the First Church of England. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1956 and attended citizenship classes in Richmond; she was […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Mary Ellen May Mary Ellen May 99 of Richmond died Monday, November 23, 2020, at Ambassador Health Care. She was born March 18, 1921, in St. Mary’s, Ohio to John and Sarah Moser Jacobs and lived here most of her life. She was a 1940 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Mary’s Ohio and retired from Richmond […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

James Dean Clark James Dean Clark, 64, of Connersville passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, of heart complications at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Robert and Roxie Huber Clark, James was born in Connersville on June 27, 1956. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1976 and served his country in the […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Jimmie G. Smith Jimmie G. Smith, age 68, passed away November 27, 2020, at his residence after a short hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born on September 21, 1952, in McKee, KY to James and Anna (Cox) Smith. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1971 and later served in the United States Army with a majority […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Philip D. Blose Philip D. Blose, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his home. Born January 12, 1925, in Whitewater, Indiana, to Harold D. and Martha Alice Ross Blose, Phil was a 1942 graduate of Brookville High School. He was a proud World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy aboard […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Raymond L. Sharp Raymond L. Sharp, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, Indiana where he resided with his wife of 65 years and high-school sweetheart, Patricia (Lindamood) Sharp. He is survived by Patricia, Five children: Steve (Kim) Sharp, Scott (Cheryl) Sharp, Sean (Patti) Sharp, Stacie (Jeff) Huffine, Shellie […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Margaret “Peggy” Louise Nicholson Margaret “Peggy” Louise Nicholson, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born on October 15, 1941 to Bernard “Ben” H. and Julia “Judy” E. (Zwissler) Habing in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School and later married her beloved husband Jerome Nicholson in […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Martha C. Mosey Martha C. Mosey, age 99, Richmond, passed away on November 22, 2020, at Arbor Trace in Richmond, IN, where she had been a resident since 2010. She was born on March 6, 1921, in Greens Fork, IN; the sixth child of Anna K. (Monson) and Fhad George Mosey. She attended St. Andrews Catholic School in […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

David Charles Kem M.D. David Charles Kem M.D., 83, child of God, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 22, 2020. David Kem and his three brothers were raised in Richmond, Indiana, by their parents Charles and Janice Kem, a dentist and schoolteacher. He was educated […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Richard Elwood “Jeff” Jeffers Richard Elwood “Jeff” Jeffers, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home. Jeff was born November 27, 1930, in Glencoe, Ohio, to Joseph E. and Pauline Holiday Jeffers. He came to Richmond in 1948 seeking employment at the age of 18. Jeff worked at Wallace Metal Products, where he […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Howard L’ Hommedieu (Lum) Bourne Howard L’ Hommedieu (Lum) Bourne, 87, Liberty, died peacefully on November 23, 2020. Lum was born to Howard and Blanche Chapman Bourne in Bath Indiana on May 29, 1927. He graduated from Union High School, College Corner Ohio on May 17, 1945. He then served as Fireman First Class in the United States Navy being […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Marilyn Miller Bizzaro Marilyn Miller Bizzaro passed from this life on November 23, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born on March 26, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana to Arthur and Ethel Miller. She has joined her husband Charles, her daughter Mary Jo Bizzaro Szymanowski, her parents and her best friend Cindy Willis in Heaven, all of […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Lonnie K. Lewis Lonnie K. Lewis, age 77, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born July 8, 1943 in Mooreland, Indiana and was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia Hale Lewis. He was a graduate of Mooreland High School where he excelled in sports-especially, […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)