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.

James M. Werner James M. Werner 79 of Lynn passed away November 24, 2020, at Reid Health after a long Illness. He was born August 12, 1941, in Richmond to Harry Sr. and Frances E. Teetzel Werner and lived in Randolph County for 40 years. He worked in maintenance at Fram in Greenville, Ohio. Jim was a member […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Robert James Younts Robert James Younts, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born January 17, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Nelson and Vivian Freeman Younts, Robert lived in this community for most of his life, also residing in Michigan for many years. He proudly served in the United States Air […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

James Kenneth “Kenny” Voiles James Kenneth “Kenny” Voiles, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 1, 1934, in McCreary County, Kentucky, to Issac Mitchell and Lou Verna Stephens Voiles, Kenny lived in Richmond most of his life. He worked in the sanitation department at the Richmond State […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Joseph D. Moubray Joseph D. Moubray, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Dayton Veterans Medical Center in Ohio. Born May 16, 1933, in Dresden, Tennessee, to William and Lois Winston Moubray, Joseph moved to Richmond in 1996. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1960. Joseph was a welder by trade. He enjoyed […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

David M. Demuth David M. Demuth, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at Reid Health with family by his side. David was born on April 28, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Willis G. and Rita P. Demuth, the youngest of six siblings. He graduated from PJ’s College of Cosmetology. After gaining experience at local […] — (Posted November 27, 2020)

Betty Jean (Carr) French Betty Jean (Carr) French 78 of Greens Fork died November 24, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville after a long illness. She was born May 16, 1942, to Clarence Carr and Ema Black Sandlin; she lived in this area most of her life. Betty was a homemaker. She is survived by her children Clyde (Eng) […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Clara Afton Marlatt Sowers Clara Afton Marlatt Sowers, passed away November 24, 2020 in her home with family in East Germantown, Indiana. She was born December 12, 1919 east of Milton to Zella and Charles Marlatt. She was shy of turning 101 years old by 18 days. She married Kenneth Sowers, March 8, 1941 at Zion’s Lutheran Church, East […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Betty Jean Rogan Ketron Betty Jean Rogan Ketron, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born December 12, 1925, in Darke County, Ohio, to Percy and Echo Timmons Brown, Betty lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Whitewater High School. Betty retired as a bus driver […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Ruth Joan Johnson Ruth Joan Johnson, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Born August 1, 1928, in Lindenwald, Ohio, to Joseph and Canna French Chandler, Ruth moved to Richmond in 1966. She worked as a housekeeper at Earlham College for 14 years and had worked at Rose Hamilton Elementary School for […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Donald Sherron Porch On Thursday November 19, 2020, Donald Sherron Porch, “Uncle Donald”, peacefully passed away at age 77 at Rosebud Nursing Home. Donald was born February 21, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama to Marie Rosetta Porch. He attended Woodlawn High School in Birmingham where he played the drums for the marching band. Donald moved to Richmond, Indiana over […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

Charles Michael “Mike” Oldham Charles Michael “Mike” Oldham, 72, of New Castle, formerly of Pendleton passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Tobby Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Lawn Cemetery in Pendleton with military honors. Friends may […] — (Posted November 25, 2020)

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)