Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

Betty Irene Wilson McCarty Betty Irene Wilson McCarty, 91, formerly of 178 E. Mitchell Rd. Liberty, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. Betty was born Oct. 3, 1929 in Rush County, IN to Ola Wilson and Olive Morse Wilson and lived her entire life in east central Indiana. She was […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Mary Lou (Weiss) Frazier Mary Lou (Weiss) Frazier, 82, of Union City, passed away on October 23, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born November 23, 1937 in Union City to the late Carl & Iva (Smith) Weiss. Mary Lou was proud to be a farm wife and an active member of Jericho Friends Meeting. She was a 50 […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Clarence Frazier Clarence Frazier, 85, Union City, passed away October 26, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born September 11, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Cecil and Helen (Weaver) Frazier. Clarence served in the United States Army. He was a lifelong farmer and Polled Hereford cattle breeder. He loved everything about the […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Kimberly G. Gibson Kimberly G. Gibson, 58, of New Castle, IN, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 at her home comforted by family and friends after a brief illness. She was born in New Castle, IN, on August 18, 1962, daughter of the late Logan “Bud” Frost and Janet Robinson. She is also survived […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Nadine Virginia Kirkpatrick Nadine Virginia Kirkpatrick, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away on Friday, October 23.2020 at her home in Raintree Square. She was born March 4,1921 in Huntingburg, Indiana to Robert and Pearl Thacker. She attended Jasper High School and Indiana University East. She taught at Indiana University East, The University if Wisconsin, and Ball […] — (Posted October 28, 2020)

Shirley Ann Retherford Shirley Ann Retherford, 85, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She was born October 10, 1935 in Connersville, one of seven children of Lee and Olive Newbold Elwood, and as a child moved to the Henry County area […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

Billy Ray Brumfield Billy Ray Brumfield, 68, Richmond, left this world on Thursday October 22, 2020 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of multiple organ failure. Billy Ray was born on the side of a mountain in West Virginia on October 9, 1952, graduated from Rushville High School in 1970 and retired from Ford in Connersville after 32 […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

James M. “Jimmy” Doss James M. “Jimmy” Doss, 67, of Richmond passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at a friend’s home in New Palestine, after a long illness. He was born April 7, 1953, in Plainfield. On December 2, 1982, he married Carol Ann Powers, and she survives. In addition to Carol, Jimmy is survived by his brother-in-law, Thomas […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

Richard Ray “Rick” Crigler Richard Ray “Rick” Crigler, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Born August 29, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard L. and P. Lucille “Lou” Hartman Crigler, Rick lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1969 graduate of Northeastern High School. Rick served in […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

Twila Louise Brown Twila Louise Brown, age 89, of Eldorado, OH was received peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 24, 2020 while at home surrounded by family. She was born October 4, 1931 in Ohio to the late George M. Clemens & Lora Jane (Dixon) Clemens. Twila was a longtime member and served as President […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

James E. Krick James E. Krick, 83, of Avon, previously of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born July 26, 1937 in Richmond, Indiana, a son of the late Albert W. and Leora (Bragg) Krick. Jim was a graduate of Richmond High School and married the […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

Oliver “Obe” Ray Allen Oliver “Obe” Ray Allen, 91, of Everton went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at Majestic Care of Connersville. He was born June 11, 1929 in Peppertown, Franklin County, Indiana, one of seven children of Hugh and Flora Mae Hunter Allen. Oliver was married September 11, 1948 to Mary J. […] — (Posted October 27, 2020)

Marietta Sue Dennis Marietta Sue Dennis, 69, of Greenfield, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. Sue, as most of her friends knew her, was born on April 12, 1951 at Randolph County Hospital, Winchester, to Thomas E. and Mary E. (Wright) Dennis. Sue was a 1969 graduate of Nettle Creek High School and a […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Donna M. Brown Donna M. Brown, age 78, of New Castle, passed away October 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family that loved her. She was born November 15, 1941 in Henry County and was the daughter of Roland Mattingly and Harriet (Reece) Mattingly. She attended New Castle Schools and was employed for 26 years at Convenient […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Jackie Lee (Jack) Cauble Jackie Lee (Jack) Cauble, died October 23, 2020 at Golden Rule Nursing Home with his wife by his side. He was born October 9th, 1934, in Monticello, IN, to Kenneth Cauble and Myrtle Bush Cauble. He lived most of his life in Centerville and Wayne County areas. He was a 1953 graduate of Whitewater School. […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Darrell W. Hall, Sr. Darrell W. Hall, Sr., 74, of Connersville passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at his residence. A life-long resident of Connersville, Darrell was born October 28, 1945, one of five children of Charles Fredrick and Mary Jane Vest Hall. For over 22 years, he was employed at Visteon, retiring in 2006. Darrell enjoyed playing and […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Robert E. House Robert E. House, 91, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at ArborTrace in Richmond. He was born in Preble county, Ohio on January 2, 1929 to Leonard L. and Flossie (Wolfe) House. He graduated from Monroe High School in Monroe, Ohio in 1947. Bob married Ula Marie Ammerman on October 21, […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Billy Ray Brumfield Billy Ray Brumfield, 68, Richmond, left this world on Thursday October 22, 2020 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis of multiple organ failure. Billy Ray was born on the side of a mountain in West Virginia on October 9, 1952, graduated from Rushville High School in 1970 and retired from Ford in Connersville after 32 […] — (Posted October 26, 2020)

Sharron Davis Olverson Sharron Davis Olverson, age 76, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, in her home, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born February 3, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edgar and Letha (Goens Milton) Davis. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She attended Hibberd School and later graduated from Richmond Sr. High, class of […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Geraldine Vera (Arndts) Mutzner Geraldine Vera (Arndts) Mutzner, 96 of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 20 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond. She was born August 18, 1924 to Hubert (Nick) C. and Rose Mae (Smith) Eldridge in Dayton. Geraldine was loved by so many, many people. Her great-nieces called her “Aunt Geri the Great!” She worked […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Max Eugene Moss Sr. Max Eugene Moss Sr., whose highly regarded career as a journalist began as an experiment when he was a 17-year-old student at Richmond High School, died Thursday, October 22, at his home in Pleasant View, TN. He was 80 years old. Mr. Moss’ introduction to the communications industry began when Earl Conn, his journalism teacher […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

William “Tim” Cain William “Tim” Cain, age 62 of Richmond died unexpectedly on Wednesday (October 21, 2020) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on July 15, 1958 to Robert B. and Lucille Thompson Cain. Tim was an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed being with nature. Tim spent much of his free time either on or […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Larry Alan Conley Larry Alan Conley passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 22, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Larry was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 15, 1958. He attended Tri-High and immediately went into the workforce. A varied career history included jobs in construction, appliance sales and repair, door-to-door […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Ruth Ann Millikan Ruth Ann Millikan, 70, of New Castle, passed away following a truly courageous 5-year plus battle with metastatic breast cancer on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in her home while comforted by her family. She was born June 20, 1950 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Mae (Beatty) Young. She leaves […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Angela Nan Hoch Swanson Angela Nan Hoch Swanson, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 23, 2020. Nan was born in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph I. and Almyra Stauber Hoch and made Richmond her life-long home. A graduate of Richmond High School, Nan earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and worked as a speech pathologist. She was […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

James “Ed” Ramsey Jr. James “Ed” Ramsey Jr., age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 24, 1950, in Fort Jefferson, Ohio, to James E. and Loretta Jamison Ramsey Sr., Ed lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1968 graduate of Richmond High School. Ed retired from Belden, after […] — (Posted October 25, 2020)

Lela C. Furnish Thomas Lela C. Furnish Thomas, 95, Richmond, passed away October 19, 2020. She was born in the Ferry House in Vevay, Indiana on March 4, 1925 to Claude and Clara Furnish. Lela attended Vevay High school where she was a member of the orchestra and cheerleader. After graduation, she moved to Richmond, Indiana and was employed […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)