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.

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)

Sharon Sue Widau Sharon Sue Widau, 74, of Milton passed away on Tuesday, August, 4, 2020 at Flat Rock River Lodge in Rushville, IN. She was born on April 4, 1946 in Wayne County, Indiana to James O. and Betty Jane Myers Willis and had lived most of her life in the area. Survivors include her children Jackie […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Mary Lee Jones Abrams Mary Lee Jones Abrams was born in Wind Cave, Jackson County, Kentucky on April 12, 1926 to Thomas and Louisa Jones. Mary Lee was 94 years old at her passing, on July 31, 2020. She was the youngest child, having 8 older siblings, 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Sisters were: Lucy Clifton, Dovie Moore, Fannie […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Rhea Guntle Spaulding Rhea Guntle Spaulding, age 102, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born August 29, 1917, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to Edward and Jane McCabe Wagner, Rhea was a 1935 graduate of Miamisburg High School. She lived in West Alexandria, Ohio, most of her life before moving to Richmond to be with […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Darren M. Boyce Darren M. Boyce, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home. Born June 13, 1960, in Long Beach, California, to Jerald Thomas and Sharron Horn Bailey Boyce, Darin lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a carpenter by trade and had worked for various companies over the years. […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Charles E. “Eddie” Bates Charles E. “Eddie” Bates, Jr, age 76, a resident of Oakville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was a patient at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born December 25, 1943 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Charles E. and Jeanne Fisher Bates, […] — (Posted August 5, 2020)

Buddy Wilson Jr. Buddy Wilson Jr., age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, lost his hard-fought battle to cancer Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home. Born November 28, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Buddy Sr. and Sharon Holland Wilson, Buddy was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1984 graduate of Richmond High School. Buddy worked as […] — (Posted August 4, 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 4, 2020)

June Hay June Hay, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday evening, August 1. She was born Marilyn June Watts in Jackson Township, Preble County, Ohio, on May 23, 1926, the daughter of Charles W. & Hazel W. Cail Watts, both of whom preceded her in death. June was a 1944 graduate of Campbellstown High […] — (Posted August 4, 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 3, 2020)

Kenneth Lee Compton Kenneth Lee Compton, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Reid Health. Born February 1, 1927, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Carthal and Lela Coner Compton, Kenneth lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army. Kenneth retired from Alcoa, where he worked as a master […] — (Posted August 3, 2020)

Donna J. Snyder Donna J. Snyder, age 76, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. Born August 3, 1943, in Abington Township, Wayne County, Indiana, to Cecil and Ruth Jones Henderson, Donna was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She attended Centerville High School. Donna retired from Belden after 37 ½ years of […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Rosemary “Rosie” Miller Rosemary “Rosie” Miller, age 92, of Richmond died Thursday morning (July 30, 2020) at her residence. She was born in Richmond, on February 4, 1928 to Leo “Hap” and Frances Hillman Kutter. She was a lifelong Richmond resident. She married John (Jack) Miller on August 6, 1949, and together they raised 10 children. She was […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Forrest O. Lee Forrest O. Lee, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 31, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born May 4, 1924, in Portland, Indiana, to Richard O. and Lottie E. Cox Lee, Forrest lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Poling High School in Bryant, Indiana. Forrest served in the U.S. Army during […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Virginia Starr Kessel Virginia Starr Kessel age 95, formerly of Richmond, died following a short illness on Sunday June 14, 2020 at her residence, the Sundara Memory Care Center in Round Rock, Tx. Virginia Kessel, known to her friends as Ginny was born on November 25, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana. She was the daughter of Philip H. Starr […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Patricia Ann Hawley Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend Patricia Ann Hawley passed away peacefully Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 91. Patricia was born February 14, 1929 in Hammond, Indiana to Frank and Leatha Lowden and then raised by her aunt, Estella Bartuska after her parents passed. She married her love and Airman, […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Jesse Emmett Adams Jesse Emmett Adams, 97, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A Knights of Pythias and Masonic service will immediately follow. Services will be held at […] — (Posted August 1, 2020)

Gentry Qualls Gentry Qualls, 92, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born July 4, 1928 in Livingston, Tennessee, a son of the late Ulice Carnes and Nannie May (Carr) Qualls. He graduated from Muncie Central High School and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the […] — (Posted July 31, 2020)

Joyce Elaine Ladd Joyce Elaine Ladd, 60, of Connersville passed away Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 at Hickory Creek. She was born January 30, 1960 in Connersville, the daughter of Martin David and Virgie (Richmond) Ladd. She attended Fayette County Schools and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved country music. Survivors include a sister, Virginia (Curtis) […] — (Posted July 31, 2020)

Ronald L. McClain Ronald L. McClain, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, July 29. Ron was born on July 20, 1941, the son of Emerson C. “Red” & Phyllis Marie Sheffer McClain, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He married the […] — (Posted July 30, 2020)

William H. Mills William H. Mills, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at Reid Health. Born on July 4, 1951, in Greenville, Ohio, to James W. and Dorothy V. Harrison Mills, Bill lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1969 graduate of Tri Village High School in New Madison, Ohio. Bill […] — (Posted July 30, 2020)