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.

David Franklin “Frank” Thomas David Franklin “Frank” Thomas, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Henry Community Health. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Myrtle E. Matta Myrtle E. Matta, 97, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born December 19, 1922 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Valeta (Swindell) Gray. She was a resident of Hayward, California prior to moving to New Castle in 2005 to be […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Jimmy Lee Cowan Jimmy Lee Cowan, age 59, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born November 28, 1960 in New Castle and was a son of the late Claude and Mary Glynn Cowan. He attended New Castle schools. He enjoyed working on automobiles, martial arts, playing pool, and spending time with his […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

VeeAnn Boyd VeeAnn Boyd, age 72, a resident of rural Cambridge City, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born May 14, 1948 in New Castle, a daughter of Gerald and Vivian Flayler. She loved spending time with her friends and church family. She was an avid animal lover, […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Jimmie Lee Brown Jimmie Lee Brown, age 60, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his residence following a long illness. He was born July 18, 1960 in Crossville, Tennessee, a son of the late James Lee and Margaret Shelton Brown. He had resided in New Castle and Crossville, Tennessee the past 40 years. […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Suzanne “Sue” C. Ellis Suzanne “Sue” C. Ellis, 75, of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at Reid Health where she had been a patient for the past week. She was born January 1, 1945 to Forrest Dale and Naomi Patchin in Fayette County. Along with her family, Sue moved to California at the age of 13. […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Dorothy Jean Hill Dorothy Jean Hill, 92, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana, after being a patient at The Springs of Richmond. She was born November 10, 1928 in Brookville, Indiana, one of five children of John and Anna Ritzi Flack and was a graduate of Springfield High School […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Betty L. Morrison Mrs. Betty L. Morrison, 91, passed away on Saturday morning, November 14, with her children at her side. She was born on February 19, 1929 in Wayne County, Indiana and was a graduate of Whitewater High School. Betty enjoyed a long career as a secretary. She started out at AVCO and later worked at the […] — (Posted November 16, 2020)

William E. “Bill” Kirkman Mr. William E. “Bill” Kirkman, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, November 13. Bill was born on December 5, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana. He married the former Patty Sexton 61 years ago on September 26, 1959. They were blessed with two children, Greg and Vicki. Bill was a truck driver and also farmed much […] — (Posted November 16, 2020)

Shirley Eikenberry Shirley Eikenberry, 85, died Saturday, November 14, 2020. Born January 19, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Robert C. and Anna Louise Risk Edwards, Shirley was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1953. Shirley retired from Centerville-Abington Community Schools after more than 25 years of service and had […] — (Posted November 15, 2020)

Debra Sue Brown Debra Sue Brown, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1962 in Richmond, Indiana to Paul Edward Jeffers and Mary Louise Jeffers. Debra worked at Wernle Children’s Home for 34 years and she had a love for traveling and watching scary movies. She is survived by […] — (Posted November 15, 2020)

Vivian Delores Simpson Vivian Delores Simpson, 87, of New Castle, passed away at Henry County Community Hospital Tuesday, November 10, 2020 of complications due to COVID 19. Her daughter and son-in-law were by her side. She was born February 8, 1933 in New Castle, daughter of the late Willie Lee and Bonnie Ethal Loveless. She was a graduate […] — (Posted November 15, 2020)

Porter G. Miller Porter G. Miller, 78, Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, due to complications with Covid-19. Porter was born in Lancaster, Ohio, to Lloyd and Dorothy Kauffman Miller on June 22, 1942. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School and went on to play football and study at Otterbein College. Porter graduated with […] — (Posted November 14, 2020)

Katherine Kay Ward Katherine Kay Ward, 64, of Greens Fork, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born at Duffield, VA on September 15, 1956 to Robert and Margaret Maude (Vanette) Tomlinson. She had resided in Greens Fork since 1987. She was a member of Centerville Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include 3 […] — (Posted November 13, 2020)

Florence G. Marshall Florence G. Marshall, 88, of Richmond formerly of Logansport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born on December 30, 1931 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Higgins) Clark. She was a 1951 graduate of Washington Township High School and a 1954 graduate […] — (Posted November 13, 2020)

William “Bill” Arthur Johnson William “Bill” Arthur Johnson, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana died on Tuesday (November 10, 2020) surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on July 19, 1937 to William and Edna Mae Hayslett Johnson in Darke county, Ohio. Bill honorably served in the Marine Corp during the Korean war in 1954. He was a former […] — (Posted November 13, 2020)

Linda A. Bridgford Linda A. Bridgford, age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born December 15, 1937, in Goshen, Indiana, to William and Isabell Holtzinger Fiedeke, Linda lived in Centerville most of her life. She graduated from DePauw University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Linda was the head teacher at Abington […] — (Posted November 13, 2020)

Rosemary M. Klemann Rosemary M. Klemann, age 84, of Richmond died November 10, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. She was born February 5, 1936, in Springfield, Ohio, to Joseph and Thelma Moul Campbell. Rosemary was a 1954 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio and was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was very […] — (Posted November 13, 2020)

Patricia J. Brooks Patricia J. Brooks, 89, of Losantville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Parker City. She was born in Hagerstown on February 26, 1931, to Merle Sharp and Dorothy Sharp Burrows. Patty was a 1949 graduate of Hagerstown High School, and on November 5, 1949, she married Wilbur Brooks. He preceded her in […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Richard Eugene Mayberry Richard Eugene Mayberry was born October 2, 1950, in Centerville, Tennessee to Norman Douglas Mayberry and Lena Margaret Boatright Mayberry. Richard graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1968. After graduation from high school, he attended broadcasting school in Columbus, Ohio. His first job after attending broadcasting school was a DJ at WKBV in Richmond […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Donald M. Tschirgi, Jr. Donald M. Tschirgi, Jr., 79, a 20 year resident of Eldorado, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born April 9, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Donald M. Tschirgi, Sr. and Gwendalyn B. (Funk) Tschirgi. Don worked as a scratch baker for many years in grocery stores […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Garrett Lowe (Gary) Ramsey Garrett Lowe (Gary) Ramsey of Richmond Indiana passed away Nov 10th, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Patty and sons Scott (Amy) Ramsey and David (Cindy Cox) Ramsey grandchildren Alec and Carter Ramsey step grandchildren Britley Platfoot Ragen Sizemore Bronson Vogelsong and step great-grandchild Kynlee Power. Gary was […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Robert “Bob” E. Niccum Robert “Bob” E. Niccum, age 76, Richmond, died peacefully at his home on November 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 19, 1944 and was raised on a farm in Wayne County, Indiana. Bob graduated from Whitewater High School in 1962 and then attended Southern Ohio Business College in Cincinnati, Ohio. […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

John Richard Davis John Richard Davis, 64, Richmond, passed away at his home in Richmond, Indiana on Saturday November 7, 2020. A son of the late Richard Eugene and Irene Emma (Meyer) Davis, John was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 27, 1956. He was a graduate of Chrysler High School with the class of 1975. Following […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Cynthia K. Crane Cynthia K. Crane, 59, Liberty, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at IU Methodist in Indianapolis. The daughter of William and Elizabeth Davis Moore, Cynthia was born December 24, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1979. Cynthia married Keith Crane on December 2, 2005, spending six years […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

William (Bill) Gene Morgan William (Bill) Gene Morgan aged 58 a New Castle resident, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2020 at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born October 25, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana a son of Lonnie Morgan and Ann Albertson Carter. He was a life-long New Castle resident and a graduate of […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Chester Lee Slavey Chester Lee Slavey, age 53, of New Castle, Indiana passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital after an accident at his place of employment. He was born October 23, 1967 in New Castle, a son of James and Vanessa Slavey. Chester was a current employee of Foam Rubber Products. He enjoyed working […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Timothy L. “Tim” Hamby Timothy L. “Tim” Hamby, age 50, a New Castle resident passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence following a long illness. He was born June 27, 1970 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Charles and the late Diane Lutes Hamby. He was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended […] — (Posted November 12, 2020)

Gary W. West Gary W. West, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Gary was born on June 24, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana. He was lovingly raised by Ivan and Vi Portanova Foust. Gary was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1969. Gary […] — (Posted November 11, 2020)

Larry Mikesell Larry Mikesell, age 79, Richmond, passed away November 7, 2020 at Reid Memorial Hospital. He was born May 12, 1941. He grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1959. Larry enrolled in the U.S. Navy in 1962 and proudly served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War and was […] — (Posted November 11, 2020)