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.

Terry Earl Groll Terry Earl Groll, 79, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Jewish Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati where he had been a patient for ten days. He was born July 23, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of four children of Earl and Tycie Harriet Sykes Groll. His family moved to Connersville, and he was […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Madonna Rose Winchester Madonna Rose (Cole) Winchester, 70, of Fishers, formerly of New Castle and Muncie passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1950 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Lloyd L. and Mable T. (Gribbins) Cole. One of Madonna’s passions in life was reading and […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Essie Faye Vincent Essie Faye Vincent, 93, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning October 29, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born July 21, 1927 in Lebanon, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Alan and Bessie (Bennington) Lynch. Essie was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School and on […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Kyle Burns Kyle Burns, 31, of Centerville passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, October 30, 2020, at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Survivors include his father, John Burns of Cambridge City; mother, Christine Lewis of West Virginia; a sister, Katie Lynn Burns of Centerville; half-brother, Elijah Burns of Cambridge City; step-brothers, […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Peter “Pete” Brian Smith Peter “Pete” Brian Smith 60 of Richmond died October 30, 2020, at Reid Health unexpectedly from Mesothelioma Cancer. He was born July 9, 1960, in Richmond to Alan Duane and Gracie Ilene Ladd Smith and lived here all his life. He was formerly employed with Specialty Systems and Hoffco. He enjoyed the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Duane G. Goble Duane G. Goble, 72, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 24, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1948 to Hollis and Clara (Widau) Goble in Dublin, Indiana. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1966, in Cambridge City, Indiana and went on to proudly serve in the United […] — (Posted November 1, 2020)

Carl Sharp Sr. Carl Sharp Sr., 83, of Liberty, passed away on October 24, 2020, due to a boating accident in Florida. He was born on February 20, 1937, in Randolph County, and is the son of Raymond Sharp and Iris Clevenger Sharp. He married Ethel Jean Carmack Sharp on November 28, 1957, at Liberty Baptist Church. He […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Judith E. Semler Feller Judith E. Semler Feller was born on March 13, 1931 in Fayette County to William and Ethel Semler. She was the youngest of eleven children. Since October, 2011 she had made her home at Friends Fellowship, Richmond, Indiana. On October 29, 2020 Judy went to Heaven to eternally be with her Lord and Savior Jesus […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Keith E. Grover Mr. Keith E. Grover, 71, Richmond, passed away on Monday, October 26 at Reid Health. Keith was born on February 12, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Kenneth C. & Hazel M. Ruckman Grover, both of whom preceded him in death. Keith was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. He enlisted in the US Navy […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Dean R. Worl Dean R. Worl, 94, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Suncoast Hospice after a long battle with dementia. He was born on April 29, 1926 in Hagerstown, the youngest of six sons to Fred and Olive Worl. On August 4, 1950 he married Lucille B. Goforth at the First […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Randel L. Vitatoe Randel L. Vitatoe, age 68, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1952 in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Guy and Mary Lou Lyons Vitatoe. He was a New Castle resident for many years and a 1970 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Donald D. Bowne Donald D. Bowne, 83, of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2020 surrounded by his children after a long illness. He was born June 19, 1937 in Connersville, Indiana to Virgil and Lucille (Ammerman) Bowne. He graduated from Connnersville High School in 1955 and then met the love of his […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Donald K. Morton Donald K. Morton 80 of Richmond died October 28 2020 at Reid Health. He was born April 14, 1940, in Randolph County to Howard and Allie Mullens Morton and lived here most of his life. He worked over 50 years as a Funeral Director at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home and was a member of the Indiana […] — (Posted October 30, 2020)

Jerry Martin Jerry Martin, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 25. Jerry was born December 6, 1942 in North Middletown, Kentucky to Albert “Dick” Jr. and Paralee Fox Martin. He grew up in the Williamsburg area and lived there his whole life. Jerry was a hard-working entrepreneur. He was owner and president of Envirotech Extrusion […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Karon Sue Smith Karon Sue Smith, age 71, passed away at Majestic Care of Connersville on October 18, 2020. She was born August 22, 1949, to Rovie and Alpha Chasteen, in Richmond, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter: Dorothy Tanner Falke; sister: Sharon Crowder; aunt: Lou Moore; nephew: Brandon Crowder; and several cousins. She is preceded in […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Ione Thomas Wilson Ione Thomas Wilson, 87, a resident of Irving since 1960, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at a Bedford hospital. Born June 12, 1933 in Richmond, Indiana. She was the widow of Wesley D. Wilson, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dallas, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Ronald McDonald House, and various other […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Richard Duane Vance Richard Duane Vance, known as Rick to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020. Rick was born on December 1st, 1958, to proud parents, Jerry Duane Vance and Marilyn Ann (Foltz) Vance. As the son of an Air Force pilot, Rick lived with his family in multiple places in the […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Patricia Thornburg Patricia Thornburg, 85, of Richmond, died October 25, 2020, at her home. She was born July 26, 1935, in Anderson to Howard and Gertrude Pomeroy Cummins and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at B.P.O.E. Elks Country Club. She was a member of the Richmond Senior Center and Druids Lodge. She enjoyed […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Martha Helen Kutche (Strate) Martha Helen Kutche (Strate), age 84 of Fountain City, IN, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born February 8,1936 in Richmond, IN, a daughter of the late Harry and Araminta Strate. The gift of Martha’s legacy lives on in her husband of 62 years, Donald, […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Hazel Ann Nunley Hazel Ann Nunley 79 of Modoc passed away peacefully in her home on Oct 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She had been battling a long illness. She was born in Randolph County on August 9, 1941 to Clinton and Albie Arnold. She was a lifelong member of the area, a member of the Pentacostal […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Randy Lee Faucett Randy Lee Faucett, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his home. Randy was born on February 23, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert G. and Jeanie Lang Faucett. His father later remarried, and Lorraine Ketron Faucett became a mom to him for more than 50 years. Randy was a 1974 […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Homer Riley Chamness Homer Riley Chamness, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Reid Health. Born June 16, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Myrle C. and Evelyn Marie Morrison Chamness, Homer was a life-long resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School. Homer worked at Natco, Mosey Manufacturing Company, Inc., and the Richmond […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Janice Marie Hubbard Janice Marie Hubbard, age 66, of New Castle, Indiana passed away at her residence in Muncie, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 12, 1953 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of the late Donald and Lucille Pate. She was a 1971 graduate of Danville High School, Danville, Illinois. […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Dessie Irene Cargal Dessie Irene Cargal, 95, of Connersville passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Connersville where she had been a resident for three years. She was born on December 3, 1924 in Bicknell, Indiana, one of seven children of Mike and Ora Reynolds Michalos. She graduated from Bicknell High School. On […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Ron Hamm Ron Hamm, age 62, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with cancer. Born February 19, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard L. and Phyllis J. Pierson Hamm Sr., Ron was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Erna N. “Helena” Dunn Erna N. “Helena” Dunn, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. If you have any information regarding Erna’s family, please call (765) 966-0596. — (Posted October 29, 2020)

Parker Seth Turner Parker Seth Turner, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 23, 2020. He was born June 17, 1983, to Lori and Michael Scudiero in Richmond, Indiana. Parker was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He worked for the union; he was a very hard worker. People always spoke of him highly and he […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

John D. Austerman John D. Austerman, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 23, 2020. He was born August 31, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, and had lived here all of his life. John loved music; he played the guitar and sang for a few of the local bands. He was Owner/Operator of Superior Guttering for […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Lillie Mae Griffey Lillie Mae Griffey, 90, passed away to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond, after losing her battle with coronavirus. Lillie was the third child of 13 children, born to Finley and Varcilla Hoskins Caudill. She was born October 9, 1930 at Closplint Kentucky, where she spent her […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Hazel Ann Nunley Hazel Ann Nunley, 79, of Modoc, died at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, following a long illness. She was born in Randolph County on August 9, 1941 to Clint and Albie Arnold and was a life long resident of the area. She was a member of Pentecostal House of Prayer and a retired […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)