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.

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)

Albert E. Fullerton, Sr. Albert E. Fullerton, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 6. Al was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 15, 1933, the son of Travis & Christine H. Archer Fullerton. Al was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he worked as an assembler and mechanic for 42 years […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Saphira Ariya Durham and Autumn Lee Durham Saphira Ariya Durham and Autumn Lee Durham, infant identical twin daughters of Travis Keith Durham and Cheyenne Autumn Tanner passed away Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2020, at their home in Cambridge City, Indiana. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 5, 2020, Saphira and Autumn spent most of their life in Riley Hospital, returning home on […] — (Posted August 10, 2020)

Kathy Lee Parker Kathy Lee Parker, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Kathy was born on November 11, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ronald S. Bowling and Carla (Tanner) Bowling. She moved to Richmond as a young girl, graduated from Richmond High School in 1974, and went on to earn bachelors, masters, and doctorate […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Barbara J. Tubesing Barbara J. Tubesing, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born September 29, 1923, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Omer and Helen Eachus Williams, Barbara was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1941 graduate of Williamsburg High School and graduated as an RN from […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Mary Lou Millis Johnson Mary Lou Millis Johnson, age 99, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at St. Vincent Home Health and Hospice with her family near. Born March 13, 1921, in Campbellsburg, Indiana, to Frank and Ruth Braxton Millis, Mary Lou lived in Richmond, Indiana, most of her life. After the death of her husband, Dr. […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Jennifer (Jackson) Ensley Jennifer (Jackson) Ensley, 66, a resident of New Castle went home to Heaven on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She was born December 31, 1953 to the late Mary and Joseph (Johnson) Clinger. Jennifer was raised in Frankfort and spent most of her adult life in New Castle. In her earlier years, Jennifer worked for Single […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Lori Ann Bowles Lori Ann Bowles, age 58, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, July 30, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born September 4, 1961 in Greenfield, Indiana and was the daughter of Donald R. Tweedy and Jane Ann Ashworth Tweedy. She is survived by a daughter, Terra Dyson of New Castle. […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Terry Lee Klocke Terry Lee Klocke, age 64, a resident of rural Springport, Indiana left the face of our earth to be with his family on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born August 15, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana and had resided in Henry and Delaware Counties most of his life. He was a 1973 graduate of […] — (Posted August 7, 2020)

Elizabeth J Johnson Elizabeth J Johnson, 90 of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Richmond. She was born February 12, 1930 in Campbellsville, KY to the late John Finley and Mary (Franklin) Peters. She married Shade Johnson on November 22, 1947 and he precedes her in death. Elizabeth owned and operated Twin Pines […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

Stuart Haldon Mellander Stuart Haldon Mellander, 80, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on December 2, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. There will be no services at this time. You may send the family a personal condolence by clicking the “Tribute Wall” tab. The Sproles family and staff are […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

Beth Moore Beth Moore, 63, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1957 in Connersville, the youngest of six children of Donald L. and Catherine F. Jamison Revalee. She was a 1975 graduate […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

Larry (Powell) Phillips Larry (Powell) Phillips, age 67, passed away at Reid Health on August 4, 2020. He was born November 7, 1952, to Lawrence Powell and Marie Clark in Richmond, Indiana. Larry’s laugh could put a smile on anyone’s face. He loved arts, theaters and animals. He liked animals more than people he would say. Through all […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

David “Baby David” Kirkendall-Hollingsworth Jr. David “Baby David” Kirkendall-Hollingsworth Jr., age 4, joined the heavenly angels on August 2, 2020. He was born October 27, 2015, to David and Hannah Kirkendall-Hollingsworth, in Richmond, Indiana. David’s personality was one of a kind. He loved Garfield and PJ Mask. His favorite foods were Fruity Pebbles, McChicken’s and lasagna. He was fearless and […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

Robert Ernest “Bob” Henderson Robert Ernest “Bob” Henderson 81 of Richmond died August 3, 2020 at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born December 22, 1938 in Delphi to Ernest and Mary Maroney Henderson and lived here most of his life. He was the former owner of the Idle Hour Tavern and Southside Motors. He was a […] — (Posted August 6, 2020)

Ruby J. Elam Ruby J. Elam, age 77, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, after a short illness. Born March 22, 1943, in Barbourville, Kentucky, to Chester Sr. and Gusta Bright Elam, Ruby lived in the Richmond, Indiana, area most of her life. She attended Centerville Schools. Ruby retired from the Richmond State Hospital, where she […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Robert (Bob) Lee Dishmond Sr. Robert (Bob) Lee Dishmond Sr., age 85 went to meet our Lord & Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home in Liberty, Indiana. He was born April 25, 1935 in Science Hill, Kentucky to Raymond and Ollie Dishmond (Gregg). Bob was a long-time resident of Union County. Bob attended Pulaski County School, Kentucky […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)