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.

April Denise Dutrow April Denise Dutrow, 53, of New Castle passed away on the morning of August 19, 2020 in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on December 19, 1966 in New Castle, a daughter of James E. Gregory and Norma (Witham) Smith Marlow. April grew up in New Castle and attended New Castle Schools. In her early […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Sandra Ann Baldwin Sandra Ann Baldwin, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday (August 19, 2020) surrounded by family. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Jess and Georgia Trissler Stevenson. Sandra worked and retired from Indiana University East. She was very active in the community and served as the head of […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Sheila Turner Reimer Sheila Turner Reimer, 82, of DeKalb, died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at the Oakcrest Retirement Center. She was born on February 12, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana to Raymond and Glenna (Collings) Turner, the youngest of six children. She graduated from the Richmond schools (1956) and went to Ball State Teacher’s College to earn […] — (Posted August 20, 2020)

Kristy S. Davenport Kristy S. Davenport, 60, of Lynn, Indiana, was born on April 9, 1960 in Monett, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2020. She was a 1979 graduate of Hagerstown High School, and an underwriting assistant for 41 years for Chubb Insurance in Richmond, Indiana. She was a beloved mother, who loved God, her […] — (Posted August 20, 2020)

Eldonna Joy Deaver Eldonna Joy Deaver of Richmond, Indiana, entered the presence of her Savior on July 10, 2020, after a brief battle with leukemia. Born on August 10, 1949, to Donal Wayne and Edith Mae (Fry) Doty in Logansport, Indiana, she graduated from Logansport High School in 1967. On February 1, 1969, she married Stephen M. Deaver. […] — (Posted August 19, 2020)

Jayne Bennett Jayne Bennett, 87, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, August 17, 2020, while in hospice care at Glen Oaks Health Campus, New Castle, IN. Jayne was born June 10, 1933 in Hagerstown, IN, the daughter of Maurice and Emma Bookout. She lived there contentedly for 85 years, recently becoming a resident of Raintree […] — (Posted August 19, 2020)

Patricia D. Drischel Patricia D. Drischel, 99, of Hagerstown, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born in Memphis, TN on December 5, 1920 and lived in the Hagerstown area since 1934. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and the Red Hat Society. Pat was a former member of Nettle […] — (Posted August 19, 2020)

Michael Lee Bogue Michael Lee Bogue, age 71, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, Indiana. He was born September 13, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Elmer Lee and Sarah Lucille Spaulding Bogue. Mike was a New Castle resident most of his life […] — (Posted August 19, 2020)

Helen (Holcomb) Gossage Helen (Holcomb) Gossage, 93, a long-time resident of Mooreland and New Castle, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Medina, Ohio. She was born on February 16, 1927 in Mooreland, Indiana, a daughter of the late Robert Glen and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb. Following High School in Mooreland, Helen married the […] — (Posted August 19, 2020)

David W. Mauller David W. Mauller, 69 of Liberty passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on March 9, 1951 in Richmond to the late Robert Mauller and Mabel Chafin Mauller. David spent 20 years serving in the United States National Guard where he obtained the rank of sergeant. In […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Scott Alan Necessary Scott Alan Necessary, 53, of Pendleton, IN, passed away Friday August 14,2020 at his residence. Scott was born Oct 5,1966 in Richmond IN to James Russell Necessary and Cleo Juanita (Davis) Necessary. Scott worked in sales most recently for Biohitech Corporation. He graduated from New Palestine High School 1985 and received an Associate Degree from […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Lowell D. Myers Lowell D. Myers, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 15, 1936 in Eaton to the late Charles and Blanche (Coleman) Myers. Lowell was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean War aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) as […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Phyllis A. (Emrick) Swihart Phyllis A. (Emrick) Swihart, age 95, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born January 3, 1925 in Monroe Township, Preble County, OH to the late Willis and Edith (Henderson) Emrick. Phyllis was a 1943 graduate of Monroe High School in […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Janie Talbott Janie Talbott 88, of Richmond passed away at her home on Monday, August 17, 2020. Janie was born in Livingston, Tennessee on July 9, 1932 to Cletus and Loretta (Daniels) Upchurch. Until recently, Janie loved to do hand quilting and sewing. Her true love was her family, playing bingo and reading her Bible. Janie is […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Faye “Junebug” Oakes Rettinger Longtime Connersville resident, Faye “Junebug” Oakes Rettinger, 80, passed away peacefully in her home on August 13, 2020 at 10:52 p.m. with loved ones at her side. Faye was born to Dale and Ruby Leach Oakes on December 6, 1939 in Caryville, Tennessee. Faye grew up and attended school in Richmond, Indiana. She was married […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

A. Jean Brewer A. Jean Brewer, age 86, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Reid Health. Born March 27, 1934, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Oris and Freda McMurray Rigsby, Jean was a 1952 graduate of Alquina High School in Fayette County. She attended the Anderson School of Beauty Culture in Richmond, where she earned […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

Virgil L. Miller Virgil L. Miller, 84, of Union City passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, August 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester. He was born on February 3, 1936 in Allegan, Michigan, a son of the late Howard F. and Rosey E. (Engelman) Miller. Virgil served in the United States Navy as an […] — (Posted August 18, 2020)

John M. Ross John M. Ross passed away on August 16, 2020. He was born January 28, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Marcia Ross, two sons, John (Brooke) Ross and Corey Ross. Three grandchildren, Desiree, Desmond and Kenzie Ross. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and Audrie Ross, […] — (Posted August 17, 2020)

James Thomas Gross James Thomas Gross, age 74, Richmond, passed away on Friday (August 14, 2020) at Golden Rule in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on December 18, 1945 to William and Broma Calfee Gross in Harlan, Kentucky. Survivors include wife Mary Jane Reddington Gross; children Todd (Kim) Gross and Michele Gross; brother John Gross; sister Melody Anderson; […] — (Posted August 16, 2020)

Carla Jean Castelluccio Carla Jean Castelluccio of Indianapolis, IN passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born Carla Jean Lohman September 30, 1931 in Richmond, IN the only child of the late Carl and Thelma (Wilson) Lohman. Carla grew up in Richmond, graduated from Richmond High School in 1949, worked at Knollenburg’s […] — (Posted August 16, 2020)

Wilma Ann Robinson Wilma Ann Robinson, 75, of Spiceland passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born November 12, 1944 in Tipton to the late Elva and Edith (Caldwell) Isbell. Wilma worked at Indiana Bell for 14 years. She was a member of Spiceland Nazarene church for 41 years, where she was a […] — (Posted August 16, 2020)

Martha R. Clark Martha R. Clark, 84, Lawrenceburg, formerly of Springport, IN, went to be home with the Lord Thursday, August 13, 2020. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Martha was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. Martha was born October 5, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Robert S. and Mary L. […] — (Posted August 16, 2020)

David James Morell David James Morell, 52, of Muncie, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 1:30 A.M. at home surrounded by his family. He passed away from an unexpected illness. David was born on October 30th, 1967, in Dayton, OH to Edwin Orman Stout and Barbara Margaret Stout. Barbara later remarried and […] — (Posted August 15, 2020)

Donald “Don” M. Caster Donald “Don” M. Caster, age 92, a resident of Springport, In., passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 26, 1927 in Portland Indiana and was a son of the late William Henry and Ruth Naomi Theurer Caster. He was an Army Veteran […] — (Posted August 15, 2020)

Frank Edward “Eddie” Conley Frank Edward “Eddie” Conley, age 58, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born March 29, 1962 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Paul and Mary Vincent Conley. He loved family activities, bowling, and […] — (Posted August 15, 2020)

Katherine D. Ashmore Katherine D. Ashmore, 80, of Modoc, died at her home on Friday, August 14, 2020, following a long illness. She was born in Madison County on July 14, 1940 to Harvey and Doris (Shipley) Wiles and lived most of her life in the Modoc area. She helped her husband in the operation of their dairy […] — (Posted August 15, 2020)

Darel R. Southward Mr. Darel R. Southward, 95, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13 at Friends Fellowship Community. Darel was born in Marshall, Arkansas on December 7, 1924, the son of Elmer Guy & Fern Estelleruth Newton Southward. Darel entered the US Army on July 6, 1943. He served in an Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion for […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

Barbara Showalter Mrs. Barbara Showalter, 85, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, at Reid Health. Barbara was born on August 4, 1935 in Knox County, Tennessee to David Arthur & Temple Geneva Fine Campbell, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ralph Showalter on May 6, 1953. They were blessed with two sons […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

Jerry A. Harsh Jerry A. Harsh, 67, Camden, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford. He was born September 13, 1952 in Wayne County, Indiana to Kenneth Eugene and Agnes L. (Cox) Harsh. Jerry was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Mack C. and Bernice (McKissick) Harsh. He is survived by his […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

David Howard Barnes David Howard Barnes, 74, passed away Thursday afternoon August 13, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. The son of the late David R. and Helen Ermadella (Howard) Barnes, David was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 23, 1946. Formerly of Dublin, David graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with the class […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)