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.

John Howard Tate John Howard Tate, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Born July 15, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rev. Howard and Mary L. Ayers Tate, John was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at the former Hoffco/Comet Industries for 37 years. John enjoyed playing his guitars, fishing, working […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Louaun M. Cruze Louaun M. Cruze, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Louaun was born on October 6, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, and lovingly raised by Alton K. and Anna C. Bewely Lawson. She was a 1960 graduate of Brookville High School in Indiana. Louaun worked as a secretary for West […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Ricky James Lee Ricky James Lee, 62, of New Castle, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born April 5, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Jim H. Lee and Marie “Wanda” (Carter) Lee Staggs. Ricky worked at Foam Rubber Products for several years. He enjoyed collecting, fishing, and old […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Nora Sue “Susie” Bell Nora Sue “Susie” Bell age 75, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 9, 1944 in New Castle, IN a daughter of the late Oscar and Cecile Van Meter McGee. Susie was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 29 at his home. Bob was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 8, 1925 to Henry J. & Virgie Winkler Sheffer. He married the former Lucy Preston on November 21, 1953. They were blessed with one son and 52 years together before […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Donald Rubendall Donald Rubendall, 93, was welcomed into the presence of God on April 27, 2020 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1926 to George M. and Ruby I. Rubendall. He was a HS and college graduate and attended Earlham School of Religion. “He loved the Lord and was very […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Diane Dennise Hudson Diane Dennise Hudson, 63, passed away suddenly Thursday April 23rd, 2020. She was born June 2nd, 1956 to John O and Janet E. Hudson and lived here all her life. She was a 1974 RHS graduate, and attended Miami University Oxford OH., through a scholarship majoring in music. One of her proudest accomplishments & happiest […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Helen Marie Burgess Helen Marie Burgess, 99, a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Rosebud Village, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Hagerstown on September 7, 1920 to Arthur and May (Stomm) Burgess. Helen was a 1938 graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a member of […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

Marion “Junior” Blevins Marion “Junior” Blevins, 87, of Spiceland passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born August 26, 1932 in Parnell, Kentucky to the late Jim and Emily (Miller) Blevins. Junior was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a medic during the Korean War and was discharged with honors. He […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)

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)