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.

Serena L. Taylor Serena L. Taylor, 60, of Connersville passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of two children of William A. and Loretta Bannon Hughes, Serena was born in Connersville on March 17, 1960, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1978. For many years, she was employed as a […] — (Posted August 24, 2020)

Geraldine W. Beasley Geraldine W. Beasley, age 84, of Camden, Ohio, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born January 6, 1936, in Preble County, Ohio, to William and Grace Wilson Webb, Geraldine lived most of her life in Preble County. She loved spending time with and caring for her family. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Beasley […] — (Posted August 24, 2020)

Ernest R. “Ernie” Heighway Ernest R. “Ernie” Heighway, age 84, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 25, 1935, in Akron, Indiana, to Robert O. and Ruth Eleanor Hamilton Heighway, Ernie was a 1953 graduate of Beaver Dam High School in Akron. He was a farmer early in his life. Ernie moved […] — (Posted August 24, 2020)

Joyce Ann Durham Joyce Ann Durham, 86, passed away Friday evening August 21, 2020 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. A daughter of the late Francis and Martha (West) Mathes, Joyce was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 24, 1934. She was a graduate of Liberty High School with the class of 1952. A longtime Pershing resident, she […] — (Posted August 23, 2020)

Anna M. Brokering Anna M. Brokering, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Heritage House of Richmond. Anna was born December 30, 1940, and previously lived in Laurel, Indiana. If you have any information about Anna M. Brokering’s family, please call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted August 23, 2020)

Travis Lee Barker Travis Lee Barker, age 46, went on his journey to a pain free heaven, August 20, 2020. He was born to Vicky Lynn Aills Ponder and Roger L. Barker, on August 24, 1973, in Richmond, Indiana. Travis was a quick wit, kind and compassionate man. He worked in the food service business until his physical […] — (Posted August 23, 2020)

Marjorie D. Braithwaite Marjorie D. Braithwaite, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Marjorie was born on January 6, 1924, in Danbury Township, Ohio, to John and Lydia Kihlken Dayton. She retired from Berea City School District, where she worked as a secretary. Marjorie enjoyed volunteering for different organizations, but spent […] — (Posted August 22, 2020)

Honer Daniel “Dan” Howard Honer Daniel “Dan” Howard 65 of Richmond died August 14, 2020. He was born March 5, 1955 in Richmond to Homer and Opal Parsons Howard and lived here all his life. He worked as an Over the Road Truck Driver and was a veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include his two daughters Ashley (Matthew) […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Mark Allen Holthouse Mark Allen Holthouse, 65, of Richmond Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday August 16, 2020. Mark was a beloved son, brother, father grandfather, and uncle. He was also a life-long resident of Richmond IN. Mark traveled all over North America on his motorcycle for several years after college. He was a […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Daniel H. Bolser Daniel H. Bolser, 55, of Liberty passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 due to a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on October 2, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Allen W. Bolser and Sandra Schmidt Bolser. On July 26, 1995, Daniel married the love of his life and the mother of his children in […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Odell Lee Gilbert Odell Lee Gilbert 51 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly Thursday August 20, 2020. He was born August 22, 1968 in New Castle to Odell and Arlee Ferguson and lived here all of his life. He enjoyed NASCAR, Fishing and treasure hunting. He is survived by his two brothers Bill Gilbert, Rocky (Kim) Ferguson, four sisters […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Claypoole Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Claypoole, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home. Gerald was born on June 2, 1944, in Mays Lick, Kentucky, to Stanley Glen and Elma Yancy Robb Claypoole. He was one of 10 children and worked on the family farm. Gerald joined the U.S. Army in 1965 […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Charles E. Burgess Charles E. Burgess, 88, of New Paris, Ohio and formerly of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on September 26, 1931 in Whitewater, IN to Robert J. and Ruby L. (McGunigill) Burgess. Charles lived all of his life in this area. He retired as […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

Alice Ellen Fulle Alice Ellen Fulle, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 21, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Mabel Arbuckle Hubbard, Alice lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School and earned her RN degree from Reid Memorial […] — (Posted August 21, 2020)

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)