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.

Charles Wayne Conner Charles Wayne Conner, 82, of Economy, died at his home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, following a long illness. He was born in Paris, KY on April 23, 1937 to Leonard Garland and Bessie Lee (Lainhart) Conner and lived nearly all his life in the Economy area. Wayne was a member of Carlos United Methodist […] — (Posted April 8, 2020)

James P. “Jim” Lane Sr. James P. “Jim” Lane Sr., age 83, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home. Born May 1, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jacob Lester and Edith Mildred Freeman Lane, Jim was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1957. Jim retired from […] — (Posted April 8, 2020)

Richard Lee Johnson Richard Lee Johnson departed this life on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Providence Post-Acute Care in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on June 29, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Johnson and Harriet Chestnut. He served in the United States Air Force as a refueling specialist. After he was honorably discharged from the USAF, […] — (Posted April 8, 2020)

Steven Earl Schraub Steven Earl Schraub, 57, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 25, 1962 to parents, Henry and Gladys J. (Hawkins) Schraub. Steven graduated from Preble Shawnee High School and then attended Miami University. He was an avid photographer and co-owner of Horizon […] — (Posted April 7, 2020)

Rickey Lee Hawkey Rickey Lee Hawkey 57 of Miamisburg died away April 7, 2020 at Sycamore Glen Health Center after a long illness. He was born December 2, 1962 in Greenville, Ohio to Dale Lee and Roberta Ann Pohlschneider Hawkey and lived in Richmond most of his life. He is survived by his daughter Opal Hawkey of Eaton, […] — (Posted April 7, 2020)

Mary A. (Hopkins) Rohe Mary A. (Hopkins) Rohe, age 97, of Richmond passed away Wednesday (April 1, 2020) at Reid Health. Mary was born on July 20, 1922 in Webster, Indiana to Charles and Hallie Hopkins. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mary was a member of Richmond Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Survivors include children Mark (Pat) Rohe of Richmond […] — (Posted April 7, 2020)

Bobby Gene Grose Bobby Gene Grose, 86, of Punta Gorda, Florida and formerly of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 5, 1933 in Stop, Kentucky to the late William and Elva Emma (Mikels) Grose. Bobby was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School and later joined the […] — (Posted April 7, 2020)

Gail Jean Bowman Gail Jean (Manifold) Bowman, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born August 22, 1939 to Wilbur and Nancy (Barlow) Manifold of New Lisbon. She married Dan Bowman April 18, 1959 who preceded her in death in 2018. Gail was a graduate of New Lisbon […] — (Posted April 7, 2020)

Edith Elizabeth Meyer Edith Elizabeth Meyer, aged 97, died surrounded by loved ones on April 5th, 2020 at The Springs Nursing Home in Richmond. Edith was born May 22nd 1922 just outside of Milton, Indiana to James and Susan May, the fifth of six children. She graduated from Milton High School in 1940. She remained a lifelong resident. […] — (Posted April 6, 2020)

Wendell W. “Wendy” Morrison Wendell W. “Wendy” Morrison, 72, of Connersville boarded the Navy Victory Ship to Heaven on Thursday, April 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. One of eight children of Joseph and Margaret Mae Bishop Morrison, Wendy was born on October 6, 1947, in Fayette County. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted April 6, 2020)

Andrew W. “Roach” Worley Sr. Andrew W. “Roach” Worley Sr., age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Andy was born on May 7, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana, and lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1995 graduate of Richmond High School. Andy worked at Primex Plastics […] — (Posted April 6, 2020)

John F. “Johnny” Hartley John F. “Johnny” Hartley, 79, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, at home. He was born March 7, 1941 to John D. Hartley and Ruth Hartley. He graduated from Short High School in 1959 and attended automotive and diesel trade school in Nashville, Tennessee. He worked at Grimme Dist. Co., Brunner Motor […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Joe A. Cela Joe A. Cela 83 of Richmond died March 21, 2020 at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born January 1’7, 1937 in Richmond to Sam and Virginia Rugler Cela and lived here all his life. He retired from the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Holy Family campus. […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Charlie Bruce Stewart Charlie Bruce Stewart, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. Bruce was born on October 23, 1939, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Will and Minnie Stewart. He moved to Richmond in 1965 and lived here for the rest of his life. Bruce worked as a tool […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Charles Rose Charles Rose, 85, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children, he was born on April 23, 1934 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Charlie and Blanche (Jones) Rose. On December 8, 1967, Charles married Anna Ruth Isaacs. Mrs. Rose survives. Charles worked at McQuay Norris several years […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Sue Ann Waddell Sue Ann Waddell, 63, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Sue was born August 4, 1956 in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Jeanann (Fecher) Flowers, and came with her family in 1958 to Connersville, and was a 1975 graduate of Connersville High School. For a number […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

M. Duane Chenowith M. Duane Chenowith, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. Born February 24, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Max and Maxine Dinkins Chenowith, Duane lived in Richmond all of his life. He was a 1964 graduate of Richmond High School. Duane was a well-known athlete in […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Ray Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Ray, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He had bravely fought and beat cancer, but the treatments eventually beat him. Born October 31, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Hendren Sr. and Vergie Middleton Ray, Kenny lived in Richmond most of his […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Keith R. Johnson Keith R. Johnson, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born September 16, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana, to Argil Sr. and Maybelle Smith Johnson, Keith graduated from Chrysler High School in New Castle. He had lived in Lynn, Indiana, for 17 years prior […] — (Posted April 3, 2020)

Beverly Ann Cox RICHMOND, Ind. – Beverly Ann Cox, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 17, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leon T. and Juanita Wickett Cox, Beverly lived most of her life in Fountain City, Indiana, and Richmond. She was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Kathryn V. ‘Katy’ Geis MILTON – Kathryn V. “Katy” Geis, 92, passed away Monday evening March 30, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Norman) Kemuir, Kathryn was born in Bruceville, Indiana on July 20, 1927. Formerly of the Harrisburg community she and her husband of nearly 72 years, Paul, have […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Lois Darlene Bradshaw Lois Darlene Bradshaw, 60, of Richmond, died March 28, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born September 1, 1959, in Richmond to William C. and Helen Asher Wilson and lived here all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Middleboro Church. Survivors include her husband Randy, two brothers Billy (Mabel) Wilson […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Vida Sue Cook Vida Sue Cook, 83, of Richmond, IN, passed away early Sunday morning March 29, 2020. Born January 9, 1937, in Guntersville, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Nellie Maude (Jackson) King. Vida retired from the Food Service Department of Earlham College and previously worked as a server with the F.W. […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Donald A. Ward Donald A. Ward, 95, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday, March 29 at The Springs of Richmond. He was born in Centerville, Indiana on March 25, 1925, the son of Lester E., Sr. and Helen Marie Killen Ward. Don was a 17-year-old Hollansburg High School student when he enlisted in the United States Marine […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Jerry M. Gideon Jerry M. Gideon, 69, of Spiceland, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. The son of Theodore and Nannie (Chew) Gideon, Jerry was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a 1968 graduate of Spiceland Academy. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Gideon; his son, Brad Gideon; brothers, […] — (Posted March 31, 2020)

Phyllis June Templeton RICHMOND, Ind. – Phyllis June Templeton, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Reid Health. Born August 26, 1925, in Fairfield, Indiana, to George Bishop and Mary Opal Cromwell Balmain, Phyllis lived in Richmond for most of her life since she was 10 years old. She was an amazing drapery maker. […] — (Posted March 30, 2020)

Beverly K. Tidrow RICHMOND, Ind. – Beverly K. Tidrow, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home. Born December 4, 1944, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Earl M. and Iva Mae Ringley Vore, Bev lived most of her life in Wayne County, Indiana. She was a 1962 graduate of Royerton High School in […] — (Posted March 30, 2020)

Howard L. Bennett RICHMOND, Ind. – Howard L. Bennett, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born October 2, 1925, in Michigan to William and Gladys Moistner Bennett, Howard lived in Richmond most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart […] — (Posted March 30, 2020)

William E. “Bill” Taylor CENTERVILLE, Ind. – William E. “Bill” Taylor, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Reid Health. Born February 8, 1944, in Henry County, Indiana, to Robert and Ruth Whitton Taylor, Bill lived in Centerville for most of his life. He attended Centerville High School. Bill retired from Belden in 2007, after […] — (Posted March 30, 2020)

Denver Walker Denver Walker June 06, 1941 – March 29, 2020 Arrangements pending by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted March 30, 2020)