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.

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)

Jane Ann (Bell) Rosa Jane Ann (Bell) Rosa, life-long resident of Richmond, passed away on October 21, 2020 at the age of 73 at Friends Fellowship. Jane is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Rosa (Ryan Rouse) of Chicago, IL and Jill Rosa of Denver, CO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Rosa, brother (Tom Bell) […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Mark S. Payne Mark S. Payne, 71 of Losantville, IN died on October 20, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Carmel, IN. Mark was born in Indianapolis and attended HS in Greenwood and New Palestine. He worked at several speed shops and car dealerships. Mark was a successful salesman and sales manager at Bud Wolfe Chevrolet and Brookbank […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Louis Mannie, Jr. Louis Mannie, Jr., 85, Richmond, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2020. Graveside services will be at Springlawn Cemetery, New Paris, Ohio, October 29, 2020, 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, all donations can be sent to Sherry Schroy at 5309 Tilbury Rd., Huber Heights, OH, 45424. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Patricia Dixon Patricia Dixon, 89, formerly of Richmond, died on October 20, 2020, at her home in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Patricia Whitehead-Dixon was born in Richmond, Indiana, on October 8, 1931, and then went on to reside in Marion, Indiana, for over 36 years. She was the proprietor of Pat’s Beauty Salon for over 27 years and […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Jeffery Alan Blackburn Jeffery Alan Blackburn, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Reid Health after a short battle with cancer. Born February 10, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to James A. and Charlotte Ann Witter Blackburn, Jeff was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1975. Jeff retired […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

June A. Lewis Mrs. June A. Lewis, 84, Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 20. She was born June A. Fackson in Richmond, Indiana on March 13, 1936, the daughter of Carter & Loma Goens Fackson. June was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School. After a semester at IU, June began a career as […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Sara Lou Stonerock Sara Lou Stonerock, 88, a gracious, pleasant, loving woman with strong inner strength that served her well during her life departed this life on October 20, 2020 at Addison Place Assisted Living in new Castle. The first born of J. Fred and Eula Purvis Masengale, Sara was born on February 27, 1932 in New Castle. […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Donita K. “Bug” Darling Donita K. “Bug” Darling, 71, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 1, 1949 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Homer and Justine (Douglas) Keaton. She retired from CMI Corporation in Parker City where she had been employed as a welder. […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Frieda W. Brandenburg Frieda W. Brandenburg, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 10, 1921, at home outside of Milton, Indiana, to Herman B. and Naomi Bertsch Wolford, Frieda was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a 1939 graduate of Boston High School in Indiana. Frieda […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Joseph George Fessler Joseph George Fessler, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center. Born August 27, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter George and Joyce Ann Edwards Fessler, Joe lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High School. Joe served in the […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Rebecca (Becky) L. Campbell Rebecca (Becky) L Campbell went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020 at the age of 72. She was born on August 22, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana to Roy L and Ruth Moore. Becky leaves behind to cherish her memories of her, her mother; loving husband of 20 years Douglas Campbell; […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Mary Lee Blackburn Mary Lee Blackburn peacefully passed away October 7, 2020 with her lifetime love and husband Russell C. Blackburn by her side. She was 87. Born to John C. Vallandingham and Margaret Bulmer Vallandingham in Richmond, Indiana, she graduated from Richmond High School as a scholar athlete. She cashiered at a grocery store, and then moved […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Margaret Ann Smith Lacey Margaret Ann Smith Lacey, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community from complications associated with dementia. Margaret was born on July 9, 1936, on a farm outside What Cheer, Iowa. Her family was active in Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) Society of Friends. Margaret graduated from Scattergood Friends School […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Alma Lena Allen Alma Lena Allen, age 95, of Lynn, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Randolph Nursing Home. Born April 6, 1925, in Rockcastle, Kentucky, to James T. and Arminda Hale Miller, Alma lived in Lynn since 1945. She sewed for ten years at Kabert Industries and worked at Richmond Glove Factory for two years. Alma […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)