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.

Edward J. Kiesewetter Edward J. Kiesewetter, 90, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home. He was born February 17, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Edward and Lova Mae (Yaney) Kiesewetter. Ed was a graduate of Piqua Central High School. He joined the US Air Force in 1950 and served in the […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Cecil Harmon Cecil Harmon, 94, of New Castle, IN. Went to be with Jesus from his daughter’s home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 27, 2020. Cecil was born December 15, 1925 in New Castle to the late Elmer and Cloda B. Harmon. He was a 1944 graduate of New Castle High School and New Castle […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Christian Lee Catron Christian Lee Catron, age 27 a Muncie resident, formerly of New Castle and Carthage, IN passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 3, 1992 in New Castle, IN a son of Nathan and Frances Brown Catron. He was an over- the- road truck driver for several […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Ben Woolard Ben Woolard, 87, of Cambridge City, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana following a brief illness. Born April 26, 1933, to John and Marjorie Marlatt Woolard, he was a lifelong resident of Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He attended Purdue University before entering […] — (Posted April 28, 2020)

William ‘Bill’ Barton William ‘Bill’ Barton (90) of Williamsburg passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Bill was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on May 17, 1929, to William L. Barton, Jr. and Agnes Williams Barton, both deceased. Besides his devoted wife Sue, he leaves behind his two daughters, Carol Barton […] — (Posted April 28, 2020)

Jacqueline “Jackie” Mae Hall Jacqueline “Jackie” Mae Hall, 69, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 27, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Jackie was born September 14, 1950, in Batesville, Indiana, one of six children of Hubert and Martha Sparks Singleton and attended Whitewater High School. For over 22 years, she was employed at […] — (Posted April 28, 2020)

Rick Collins Rick Collins, 60, of New Castle passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Morgan E. and Betty (Yones) Collins. He was a member of the Army Reserve for eight years. Rick enjoyed spending […] — (Posted April 28, 2020)

Gerald Edward Hammond Jr. Gerald Edward Hammond Jr., 55, a life-long resident of New Castle, parked his bike at Heaven’s Gate early on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, following injuries sustained in an accident last Wednesday evening. He was born on November 16, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Gerald Edward Hammond Sr. and Brenda (Engle) Hammond. […] — (Posted April 27, 2020)

Nancy J. (McGunegill) Almonrode Nancy J. (McGunegill) Almonrode passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Lynn, Indiana on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born in Centerville, Indiana to Russell W. and Ethel Frances Lane Burris on June 1, 1932. A lifelong resident of Lynn, she attended Lynn Bulldogs High School where she graduated in […] — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Victoria Rhoads Kendall Mrs. Victoria Rhoads Kendall, 94, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born in Corydon, Indiana to Alva R. & Elsie V. Heishman Rainbolt on November 11, 1925. — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Phyllis Kay Morgan Phyllis Kay Morgan, 70, passed away Wednesday night April 22, 2020 at her home in Dublin, Indiana while surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on March 12, 1950 to the late Minor and Geneva (Jones) Mobley. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Joan McCullough, Mary Ann […] — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Tenny Lee Kunkel Tenny Lee Kunkel, 56, passed away Thursday afternoon April 23, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. A daughter of Thomas King and Nancy Jane (DeLong) Laughlin, Tenny was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 21, 1964. She grew up in Cambridge City and graduated in 1982 from Lincoln High School where she ran […] — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Bobby Thomas Shrum Bobby Thomas Shrum, 77, returned to his heavenly home on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville, Indiana. He was born on October 20, 1942, in Palmer, Tennessee, a son of the late Mose and Oleavy (Coffelt) Shrum. Bobby was raised on a farm just outside of Mt. Summit and […] — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Charles Stephen Thomas Charles Stephen Thomas (Chuck), of Schererville, Indiana, passed away on April 22, 2020. He was a wonderful, loving husband to Susan Thomas; father to Debra Thomas (Tom Stahl) and Charles Thomas, Jr. (Susan McKee), Keith Thomas (deceased), and Scott Thomas (deceased); and grandfather to Danielle Thomas and Michael Thomas. He deeply loved and appreciated nature […] — (Posted April 26, 2020)

Angela Kay Patton Angela Kay Patton, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born August 22, 1949, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Ernest and Mary Hyer Thurston, Angela lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of Northeastern High School. Angela moved to Florida in 1994, […] — (Posted April 24, 2020)

James “Jim” E. Taylor James “Jim” E. Taylor, 83, of Connersville has gone home for the final time, Wednesday evening, April 22, 2020. He passed away at Reid Health of Richmond where he was a patient for the past week. Jim was born September 18, 1936 in Fayette County, one of four children of Robert and Zella Brewer Taylor. […] — (Posted April 24, 2020)

Curtis Dane Hamm Curtis Dane Hamm, 44, passed away early Sunday morning April 19, 2020 at his home in Connersville, Indiana. A son of Gary and Judy (Hendershot) Hamm, Curtis was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 16, 1976. He was raised in the Cambridge City community and attended Lincoln High School. He worked in construction and has […] — (Posted April 23, 2020)

Helen Pauline Cates Helen Pauline Cates, 91, of Modoc, IN passed away April 8, 2020 at Summers Pointe of Winchester, IN. She was born June 24, 1928 in Randolph County, IN, the daughter of Paul and Idris (Wood) Clevenger. Pauline retired from Peoples Loan & Trust/Old National Bank after more than 25 years at the Modoc and Lynn […] — (Posted April 22, 2020)

Barry Gilpin Barry Gilpin, age 41, of New Paris, OH, died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Richmond, IN. Born on May 6, 1978 in Richmond, IN, son of Michael Barry & Marilyn Joy (Sutton) Gilpin. He had worked at Berry Plastics in Richmond, IN for 20 years. Barry Loved to attend Rock Concerts and Loved […] — (Posted April 22, 2020)

Douglas Arthur Miller Douglas Arthur Miller, 77, Beech Grove, passed away on Dec 16, 2019. Born February 7, 1942 in Gettsyburg, Ohio to the late Henry and Ruby Miller, he graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana in 1960. Doug served in the U.S. Army, and retired from Lucent Technologies after 35 years in telecommunications. In […] — (Posted April 21, 2020)

Ronald J. Holthouse RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald J. Holthouse, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born December 7, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to G. Howard and Helen L. Thomas Holthouse, Ron was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1955 and was a 1959 […] — (Posted April 21, 2020)

Hope Watson Hope Watson, 59, of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1960 in Berlin, Germany, a daughter of the late David and Beate (Rimfkus) Wright. She had worked at Pizza King, Dominos Pizza, Great Clips and Stop 3 Auto Plaza. Hope enjoyed crocheting, Sudoku puzzles and […] — (Posted April 21, 2020)

Kristine “Kristie” Milliner Kristine “Kristie” Milliner, 54, of Muncie and formerly of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 following a brief illness at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie. She was born July 21, 1965 in New Castle to the late Joseph A. and Betty R. (Poer) Milliner. Kristie was a 1983 graduate of New Castle High […] — (Posted April 21, 2020)

Jeffrey Ray Boggs Jeffrey Ray Boggs, Jeff was born on December 13, 1962, and on April 5, 2020 he was departed from us to be with the Lord. Jeff lived in Richmond, IN most of his life; he received his GED and later pursued his career in Cosmetology at PJ Community College of Cosmetology. Jeff was outgoing and […] — (Posted April 21, 2020)

Donna Jean Bozarth Donna Jean Bozarth, 91, of Richmond passed away April 18, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born September 17, 1928 in Richmond to Jake (Alice Anna Mae Crist Toney) Holder and lived here most of her life. She worked as a nurse’s aid and was a member of Sylvan Nook Church of Christ. She is […] — (Posted April 20, 2020)

Mary E. Allen Mary E. Allen, 87, of Richmond, IN passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her residence at Arbor Trace Nursing Facility. Born October 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late David F. and Sylvia (Hunter) Lane. She graduated high school in Ft. Wayne and worked there in Real Estate. She loved her family […] — (Posted April 18, 2020)

James Field James Field, 85, of Richmond died Tuesday April 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 5, 1934 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Walker and Mary Bennett Field and lived here most of his life. Jim worked at Eaton Gear Corporation, Kemper Cabinets, and Rinehart Lawn Care. He also enjoyed spending […] — (Posted April 18, 2020)

Margaret E. Alexander Mrs. Margaret E. Alexander, 93, of Fountain City, went home peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, resting comfortably in her bed at Friends Fellowship Community. Margaret was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 21, 1926. She married John T. Alexander on May 14, 1944. They shared 55 years together before his death on October 19, 1999. […] — (Posted April 18, 2020)

Carolyn Morgan Carolyn Morgan, 78, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. The youngest of ten children, Carolyn was born on June 23, 1941, in Hyden, Kentucky. On October 17, 1959, Carolyn married Ronald Morgan in Hyden, Kentucky, and several years later they moved to Connersville for residence. Mr. Morgan passed away […] — (Posted April 18, 2020)

Ellen Sue Clayton Ellen Sue Clayton, 65, passed away Thursday April 16, 2020 at her home in Dublin, Indiana. Ellen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 5, 1954. She was a graduate of Northwest High School in Indianapolis. Ellen and her husband John moved to Dublin 20 years ago from Indianapolis to get away from the hustle […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)