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.

Russell Howard Ferris Russell Howard Ferris, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 20, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Ross and Ethel Ferris, Russell lived in Richmond for 21 years. Prior to moving to Richmond, he lived in Amelia Island, Florida, where he was a member of the Turtle […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

Cynthia “Cindy” Elaine Burch Cynthia “Cindy” Elaine Burch, 73, a life-long resident of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020 at Hickory Creek nursing home where she had been a resident for the past week. Cindy fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last five years. She was born May 30, 1947 in Connersville, one of two […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

Carey Wayne Young Carey Wayne Young, 67, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away August 12, 2020 at I.U. Methodist of Indianapolis. He was born in Connersville on September 5, 1952, one of three children of Henry Young, Jr. and Frances (Faber) Spivey. He was employed for over ten years as a welder for C&P Engineering and Manufacturing. […] — (Posted August 14, 2020)

Thomas C. Mayberry Thomas C. Mayberry, Sr., 92, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born December 15, 1927, in Centerville, Tennessee, to the late Antonio M. Mayberry and Margie Tyler Mayberry. He attended Hickman County Schools. He was inducted into the United States Army, October 30, 1950, and honorably discharged December 17, 1956. […] — (Posted August 13, 2020)

Mary E. Dalton Mary E. Dalton, 86, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born July 25, 1934 in New Castle a daughter of John and Grace (Sweigart) Bach, Sr. Mary was a graduate of New Castle High School and a member of Greensboro United Methodist Church. She was an […] — (Posted August 13, 2020)

James A. “Jim” Miller James A. “Jim” Miller, 87, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield. He was born July 22, 1933 in Hartford City to the late James and Juanita (Nay) Alsop. A longtime farmer in Rush County, Jim graduated from Rushville High School in 1952 and attended Purdue University. […] — (Posted August 13, 2020)

Charles “Daryl” Parker Charles “Daryl” Parker 50 of Cambridge City passed away unexpectedly in his home August 11, 2020. He was born November 13, 1969 in Richmond to Charles and Nancy Lou Coyle Parker and lived in this area all of his life. He was a manager at Lee’s Famous Recipe, Primex and most recently Millers Wood Specialties. […] — (Posted August 13, 2020)

Billy Tyrone Lanter Billy Tyrone Lanter, 44, Hagerstown, passed away peacefully Monday evening on August 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson, IN. He was born on August 5, 1976 in Richmond, IN to Billy C. Lanter and Deborah L. (Brothers) Marlatt. He was a proud Graduate of Hagerstown Jr. Sr. High School Class of 1996. Ty […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

John “Jack” Robert Craven John “Jack” Robert Craven, 61, passed away on Sunday, August 9th at 4:40 a.m. He was born in Batesville, Indiana on February 2nd, 1959 to Robert and Elizabeth Craven. He graduated in 1977 from Lawrenceburg High School, where he was active in many sports; Football, State Champions ’75; Track, Conference Champions ’74 and ’75; and […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

Robert (Bob) E. Abney Robert (Bob) E. Abney, born 4/25/45, passed away on Friday August 7, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clelan (Dick) Abney and Mercile (Marcella) L. Abney of Centerville, Indiana. Bob was a decorated Viet Nam war “hero” earning 3 Purple Hearts and 2 bronze stars while serving with […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

David Denton David Denton, Mooreland, passed away Monday, August 10th, after a brief illness. Dave was born in New Castle on July 31st, 1955 and attended New Castle Chrysler High School before starting a career at Goodwin Brothers Auto, where he worked as a body man and assistant manager of the body shop for forty years. Dave […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

Beverly I. Compton Beverly I. Compton, 64, of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 10, 2020. She was born in Anderson on June 15, 1956 to Dallas and Berniece (Bouge) Chambers and lived most of her life in Alexandria. She had resided in Hagerstown for the past 5 years. Beverly was employed for many […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

Lana Sue Marcum Hammond Lana Sue Marcum Hammond, age 56, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. She was born April 30, 1964 in New Castle, Indiana, and was a daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn Langdon Marcum. She was a New Castle resident most of […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

Toni Jeanine Russell Toni Jeanine Russell, 70, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, August 10, 2020 at Reid Health. Under a physician’s care, she had been in failing health the past five years. She was born June 29, 1950 in Connersville, one of six children of Robert Holmes and Betty Hoff Holmes. She was a 1968 […] — (Posted August 12, 2020)

Howard C. Gongwer Howard C. Gongwer, 97, of Richmond, died April 8, 2020 at Brookdale Richmond. He was born April 27, 1923, to Clayton and Erma Long Gongwer in Ashland, Ohio. Howard graduated from Ashland High School in 1941, where he played in the band, was editor of the student newspaper, and participated in Dramatics. He enrolled at […] — (Posted August 11, 2020)

Mary Alice Crowder Mary Alice Crowder, 87, of Liberty, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2020, with her family by her side. Mary Alice was born on December 31, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Leo Holmes Sharp and Mable (Sanford) Sharp. She attended school at Liberty and Anderson Beauty School and […] — (Posted August 11, 2020)

Jo Ellen McConnell Jo Ellen McConnell 95 of Richmond died peacefully with her family at Friends Fellowship Community August 8, 2020. She was born November 21, 1924 in Greentown, Indiana to Hollace and Lucy McIlrath Mayfield and moved to Richmond in 1948. Jo Ellen retired from Richmond Community Schools where she taught at Warner and Vaile Schools. Jo […] — (Posted August 11, 2020)

Stephanie L. Purcell Stephanie L. Purcell, 63, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, August 1, 2020, at her residence. One of three children of the late Daniel Phillip and Myrna Joy Wingate Purcell, Stephanie was born in Connersville on February 9, 1957. She attended Connersville High School with the class of 1976. Stephanie had a gift […] — (Posted August 11, 2020)

Kenneth Wayne “Joe” Harrison Kenneth Wayne “Joe” Harrison, 76, of Laurel, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Hospice of Hamilton in Ohio. Born on April 12, 1944, in Fayette County, Indiana, he was one of six children for Ackman Harrison and Rebecca Hobbs Harrison. Joe married Mary Collins in December of 1982. They were able to enjoy […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Geanell Miller Geanell Miller, age 99, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born February 24, 1921 in Richmond, IN to the late Lon and Pearl Crawford. Geanell was a member of the Eaton First Church of God. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Vicki Hodson Vicki Hodson, 55, of Anderson, Indiana unexpectedly passed away August 3, 2020. Vicki was born on June 17, 1965 at the Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois to David Leroy Galbraith and Carolyn Sue “Susie” Adair Galbraith. Vicki attended Lawrence Central High School graduating in 1983 and Ivy Tech Community College earning national honors with […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Stephen P. King Stephen P. King, 75, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1945, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and is the son of the late Clayton King and Flossie Vivian King. For four years, he served with the United States Army during the Vietnam […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Gail Annette Arthur Wasson Gail Annette Arthur Wasson, age 80, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 12, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Elza and Ethel Upchurch Arthur. Gail had resided in New Castle most of her life and was a 1957 graduate of New […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Nola “Lucille” Wages Nola “Lucille” Wages, age 96, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2020. She was a patient at Heritage House Convalescent Center. She was born May 2, 1924 in Farmers, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Hubert and Clementine Roberts Moore. She was a homemaker and loved family […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Mary Naomi Soliday Mary Naomi Soliday born October 7, 1922 in Spiceland, Indiana to Forrest King and Laura May Ricks King Baker. She married Sylvan G. Soliday on November 18, 1939. She attended Spiceland and New Castle schools. She worked at the Ashland School cooking for the student body for 10 years. She was a Henry County Extension […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Virginia L. Brumley Virginia L. Brumley 85 of Richmond went to be with her Lord August 1, 2020 at Golden Living Center. She was born March 15, 1935 in Pemberton, Ohio to Jacob Walter and Helen Miller Houchin. She grew up in Bellefontaine, Ohio and moved to Richmond in the 1960s. She was a graduate of Bellefontaine High […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Ruthann Hawk Ruthann Hawk, 82, of New Castle passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hickory Creek. She was born July 21, 1938 in New Castle to the late George and Delma (Wolf) Forbes. Ruthann retired from Citizens State Bank following 34 years of service. She was a former member of the United Women’s Circle and Trinity […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Wayne Allen Hinchman Wayne Allen Hinchman, 79, of Connersville, formerly a long time resident of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2020 at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Indiana. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Unthank officiating. Burial will be in Dale […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Lawrence E. Rheinhardt Lawrence E. Rheinhardt, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 6, 2020, at his home. Born January 18, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Nannie McNew Rheinhardt, Lawrence lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Ramona A. Johnson Ramona A. Johnson, 84, passed away on Thursday evening, August 6. She was born Ramona Alice Barker in Ridgeville, Indiana, on October 16, 1935, the daughter of Howard Lawrence & Bertha Ellen Mobley Barker. Ramona was a 1953 graduate of Milton High School. She married Julian D. Johnson 64 years ago on June 17, 1956, […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)