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.

Norma Jean Marangoni Norma Jean Marangoni, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born February 28, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Guy and Flora Postin Rodgers, Norma was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1949. Norma was a member of […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

David K. Wise David K. Wise, 71, of Mooreland passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1949 in Albany, Kentucky a son of the late William K. and Nina Virginia (Kearney) Wise. He attended New Castle Chrysler High School and received his GED at age 31. David retired from Chrysler Corporation […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Glenda Gail (Mitchell) Hermann Glenda Gail (Mitchell) Hermann, 70, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on November 29, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Lexie Lee Mitchell (Jones). She married Edward J. Hermann on April 12, 1969 and he survives. She is survived by her mother; […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Robert William Rollins, Jr. Robert William Rollins, Jr., 55, of Rushville, passed away September 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1964 in New Castle, Indiana to Robert Rollins, Sr. and Mary Gannon Rollins. On August 15, 2013, he married Gwen Qualls in Brookville, Indiana. Mrs. Rollins survives. Robert was a member of Eagles of Rushville. […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Christopher H. Smith Christopher H. Smith, of Brookville, was born on March 16, 1975 in Oxford, Ohio a son to Jesse and Carole Peak Smith. He married Holly Simmermeyer on September 11, 1999 at St. Michael’s Church and together they had two daughters. Chris was Vice President of B & F Plastics in Richmond for over 20 years […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Joy L. Mills Joy L. Mills, 51, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on January 18, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Archie and Barbara (Clark) Swink. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her […] — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Jimmie Dean Johnson Jimmie Dean Johnson, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home. Jimmie was born on May 18, 1968, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Elbert Donald and Eselene Nell Jackson Johnson. If you have any information regarding Jimmie’s family, please call (765) 966-0596. — (Posted September 22, 2020)

Jennie M. Jordan Jennie M. Jordan, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born March 20, 1935, in North Salem, Indiana, to Donald and Eva West Lowe, Jennie lived here until moving to Indianapolis, Indiana, when she was eight years old. Jennie was a 1952 graduate of Shortridge High School in […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Virginia “Ginny” S. Webb Lifetime Connersville resident, Virginia “Ginny” S. Webb, 91, died September 15, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Ginny was the daughter of Curtis Paul and Doris Saxon Scholl and was born on March 28, 1929. She attended the University of St. Francis, where she received her nursing degree. Ginny married William Hugh Webb on July […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

MaryAnne DeFazio, McClure MaryAnne DeFazio, McClure, passed away on September 15, 2020. She had been a resident at Whitewater Commons Senior Living in Liberty, Indiana for the past year. MaryAnne was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, October 21, 1936. She married Ralph B. McClure December 14, 1962. Mother of Ralph Jeffrey McClure, Brownsburg, Indiana, Gilda McClure Lewis of Connersville, […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Barbara Ann Bennett Mays Barbara Ann Bennett Mays, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Grandparents Day, September 13, 2020, at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule, where she had resided for five years. Born February 13, 1944, to parents, Pete and Esther Bennett, Barbara Ann was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. She served […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Todd Reda Todd Reda, 59, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a brief illness on September 14, 2020. The son of Robert Reda and Joan Egan, Todd was born on May 22, 1961 in Alliance, Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Eleni Siatra of Richmond. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High school in 1979 and received […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Marvin R. Green Mr. Marvin R. Green, 92, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17. He was born on May 8, 1928 in Preble County, Ohio to John and Mamie Houser Green. He was united in marriage to the former Naomi Byrd on September 17, 1946. They were blessed with 4 sons and 1 daughter. […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Judy Kay Jolley Judy Kay Jolley, 77, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of Friday, September 18, 2020 in rural Losantville surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 22, 1943, in New Castle, a daughter of Earl and Ima (Phipps) Buck. Judy graduated with the class of 1961 at the New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted September 21, 2020)

Vickie L. Akers Vickie L. Akers, 73, of New Castle passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born June 17, 1947 in New Castle to the late Ralph and Catherine (Van Dyke) Conner. A 1966 graduate of New Castle High School, she had been employed at Crider’s Drive-In and New Castle Healthcare. Vickie […] — (Posted September 19, 2020)

Ricky W. Duncan Ricky W. Duncan, 62, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Connersville on June 30, 1958, one of eight children of Stanley G. and Shirley A. (Meyers) Duncan. Ricky enjoyed looking at magazines and watching the “I Love Lucy” television show. Survivors include two sisters, Yvonne “Chris” […] — (Posted September 19, 2020)

Barbara J. Vosmeier Barbara J. Vosmeier 93, of Centerville, passed away September 17, 2020, at Friends Fellowship after a short illness. She was born March 9, 1927, in Richmond to Albert and Pauline Wilcox Hackman and lived in this area all of her life. She was an Avon Sales Representative for over 50 years; she also was a […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Robert L. Hofmann Robert L. Hofmann, age 80, of Richmond, died Friday evening (September 11, 2020) at Reid Health. He was born in Milton, Indiana on May 5, 1940 to Paul and Myrtle Bradburn Hofmann and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty, Indiana. Bob had […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Raymond D. “Dan” Lear Raymond D. “Dan” Lear 72 of Richmond died September 16, 2020, at Reid Health after a lengthy illness. He was born November 6, 1947, in Stanford, Kentucky to Raymond and Ruth Clark Lear and lived here most of his life. He formerly worked at Wayne Corporation and retired from J.M. Hutton, Company. He is an […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Helen M. Coleman Helen M. Coleman, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 14, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Helen was born on March 10, 1922, in Lynn, Indiana, to James P. and Mary E. Stork McDonough and was one of nine children. She lived in Richmond most of her life. Survivors include her son, Ronald (Jill) Coleman […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Vivian E. Dykes Vivian E. Dykes, age 99, of Sarasota, Florida, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota. Born February 15, 1921, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Donald Mar and Margaret E. Fye McBeth, Vivian lived in Richmond, Indiana, most of her life, before moving to Florida in 2008. She worked in time keeping and payroll […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Mary Joyce (Blankenship) Russell Mary Joyce (Blankenship) Russell, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born on July 7, 1936 in Soldier, Kentucky to the late Clifford and Ida Williams Blankenship. Joyce was a longtime resident of New Castle, where she attended New Castle Chrysler High School and gave many years of dutiful service as an […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Lillie Mae Patton Lillie Mae Patton, age 79, of Crescent City, Florida and formerly of New Castle, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born August 14, 1941 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of Edgar Paul Stockton and Roxie Ellen (Ballenger) Stockton. Following high school, Lillie was employed for 25 years at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Phillip R. Dunn Phillip R. Dunn, Age 82, October 30, 1937 – September 12, 2020, passed away from Complications of Dementia Resided in Colorado for over 40 yrs. He loved to Travel, loved the Outdoors. Phil was an avid Bicyclist, having ridden 2300 Miles across Country when he was 62. Phil was Born and raised in Richmond IN […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Helen King Helen King, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Reid Health. Born May 21, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, to William and Frances Nation Tayloe, Helen lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. Helen enjoyed bingo, movies, musicals, and dancing. […] — (Posted September 18, 2020)

Joy Ann Rogers Joy Ann Rogers, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born July 4, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herman and Olive Rogers, Joy lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from National Trail High School in 1969. Joy previously worked as a telephone operator for […] — (Posted September 17, 2020)

Ramona “Mona” Joan Schweizer Mullins Ramona “Mona” Joan Schweizer Mullins went to see her Heavenly Father Tuesday evening September 15, 2020. She spent the last 20 years in Brownsburg, Indiana. Mona was born in Wayne County Indiana to Edgar James Schweizer and Nina Louise Johnston-Schweizer. She was preceded in death by both parents. Mona had a passion for healing and […] — (Posted September 17, 2020)

Henry L. Farris Sr. Henry L. Farris Sr., age 64, passed away September 13, 2020. He was born to Sara Lee Eirven and Lawrence Farris Sr., in Florence, Alabama. Henry was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, for many years. He loved family fun and everyone he came across, until you crossed him. Henry was a man of many crafts, […] — (Posted September 17, 2020)

Richard Arden Craig Richard Arden Craig, 69, of Randolph County, passed away on Monday, September 14, at home in Mobile, Alabama, with his wife and son at his side. Richard was born in Winchester, Indiana on May 17, 1951, the son of Roy Arden and Naomi Jane Shook Craig, both of whom preceded him in death. He was […] — (Posted September 17, 2020)

Deborah L. Buccella Deborah L. Buccella, age 61, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her mother’s home. Born October 24, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, to Oliver S. and Alma Broglin Glisson, Debbie lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1977. Debbie was a motorcycle salesperson […] — (Posted September 17, 2020)