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.

Ruth “Dudy” Jackson Ruth “Dudy” Jackson, age 93, passed away at Arbor Trace on March 12, 2020. She was born June 10, 1926, to Owen and Florence Webb in Richmond, Indiana. Dudy had lived in Wayne County all of her life. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children; two daughters: […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Betty Y. Bowen Betty Y. Bowen, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2020. She was born July 13, 1940, in Gangneung, South Korea. Betty was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She received her high school G.E.D. when she came to America. Betty worked at Huffy […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Ted L. Lenigar Ted L. Lenigar, age 83, of New Paris, Ohio, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Reid Health. Born May 29, 1936 in Hollister, OH he was the son of the late Delmar W. & Edith B. (Roberts) Lenigar. Ted retired from Transilwrap Company, Inc. in Richmond, IN in 1996. He loved playing and coaching baseball […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Laura Diana Lonigro Laura Diana Lonigro, 51, of Chicago, died March 7, 2020. She was born March 25, 1968, in Versailles, France, to Aldo and Lena Giannini Lonigro and lived in Chicago for 20 years. She was a student. Survivors include her mother Lena Lonigro, three Sisters Maria, Monica, and Julianna, nieces and nephews, aunts uncles and cousins. […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Nancy Lee Cross CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Nancy Lee Cross, age 80, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on October 16, 1939, in Kewanna, Indiana, to Leland and Martha Bixler Woods. After graduating from high school, she studied business. Nancy retired from Rax restaurant, where she worked […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Cecil L. Ammerman Cecil L. Ammerman, 103, passed away on Wednesday, March 12th. He was the husband of the late Helen Woods Ammerman for 66 years. Cecil worked for Belden Wire & Cable, Richmond, for 41 years, retiring in 1978. A long-time Richmond native, Cecil had lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for the past 17 years. Cecil was an […] — (Posted March 18, 2020)

Janice M. Manning Janice M. Manning, 76, of Richmond died Monday March 16, 2020, at Reid Health after a lengthy illness. She was born August 12, 1943, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Everett and Dema Lee Tillery and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at Target and retired from Alcoa Corporation. She enjoyed gardening and […] — (Posted March 17, 2020)

Randall Wayne “Randy” Mullins Randall Wayne “Randy” Mullins 74 of Richmond died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Indianapolis V.A. Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1945 in Richmond to George Cole and Eliza Branstutter Mullins and lived in the Richmond area all his life. He was a graduate of Jackson High School in Campbellstown, Ohio. He formerly […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Robert “Bobby Jay” Mann Robert “Bobby Jay” Mann, age 67, passed away at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family on March 13, 2020. He was born March 21, 1952, to Robert and Evelyn Mann, in Richmond, Indiana. Bobby Jay was a graduate of Richmond High School and a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He was self-employed as a […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Betty Y. Bowen Betty Y. Bowen July 13, 1940 – March 11, 2020 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Pamela Sue Settles Pamela Sue Settles, age 61, passed away at Indiana University Hospital on March 11, 2020, following a long, courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born July 18, 1958, to Gayle E. and Carolyn S. Settles, in Winchester, Indiana. She was a resident of Richmond, IN, and was a candle maker at Warm Glow Candle […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Jerry M. “Goody” Good Jerry M. “Goody” Good, age 72 of New Paris, OH, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Kettering, OH. Born on August 2, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late James L. and Alice M. (Hall) Good. Jerry served as Director of weatherization for Wayne, Fayette and Union Counties in Indiana. […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Marcia Jeffers RICHMOND, Ind. – Marcia Jeffers, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born March 15, 1929, in Fountain City, Indiana, to Clarence Paul and Margaret Crowe Jenkins, Marcia lived in Wayne County, Indiana, all of her life. She was a retired registered nurse. Marcia was a member of […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Elvie Lakes HAGERSTOWN: Elvie Lakes, 83, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Jackson County, KY on November 23, 1936 to Ermon and Myrtle (Isaacs) Lakes. He had resided in the Hagerstown area for the past 48 years, moving here from Cincinnati. He was a retired employee of Chrysler Corporation […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Robert Eugene Harris GREENS FORK: Robert Eugene Harris, 84, of Greens Fork, died Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. He was born in Wayne County of May 4, 1935 to Allen and Ruth (Copenhaver) Harris and was a life long resident of the Greens Fork area. Bob served with the US Army, was a 4-H […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Ronald F. Coleman Ronald F. Coleman, Richmond, age 92, passed peacefully into the realms of God’s glory to meet his loving savior and to reunite with his wife Virginia on March 11, 2020. Ronald passed peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s surrounded by loving family members, the Golden Rule staff and hospice staff. Ronald was born on […] — (Posted March 15, 2020)

Ralph Pitcher Ralph Pitcher, 77, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on May 3, 1942, in Cambridge City to the late John Ralph Pitcher and Sadie Stewart Pitcher. On February 8, 1973, he married Joyce E. Fraley in Richmond. Ralph was an extremely hard working man. He lived a simple […] — (Posted March 13, 2020)

James Nathaniel Smiley CAMBRIDGE CITY- James Nathaniel Smiley, 73, passed away Monday evening March 9, 2020, at the home of his daughter in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late John and Geneva (Sanders) Smiley, Jim was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 12, 1946. Jim grew up in the Straughn community and lived most of his […] — (Posted March 12, 2020)

Robert “Bob” Laverne Quick Robert “Bob” Laverne Quick, age 93, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Friedens United Church of Christ in Farina, Illinois. There will be a one-hour visitation prior […] — (Posted March 12, 2020)

Mary Swoveland Mary Swoveland, 89, of Losantville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Walter A. and Savauda (McClurg) Rush. She worked at Windy Acres Doll Hospital and Museum for many years. Mary was past president of International Doll Makers Association, […] — (Posted March 12, 2020)

Mary Ann York Mary Ann York, 84, of Cambridge City passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Ambassador Heath Care in Centerville. She was born on June 21, 1935, to Walter and Velma Baker Pullen and had lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of Galilean Baptist Church in Centerville and had […] — (Posted March 11, 2020)

Rev. Richard G. Martin II Rev. Richard G. Martin II, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, March 9 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. He was born on July 17, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Isabell Gause Martin. Rev. Martin was a graduate of Christian Leadership Seminary, where he earned his PhD in Ministry. He was minister […] — (Posted March 11, 2020)

Terri Sue Davis Terri Sue Davis, 62, of Richmond died Sunday March 8, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 11, 1957, in Richmond and lived here all her life. She worked as a bartender at the Wheel, Sheridan Pub, and Little Sheba’s. She was a member […] — (Posted March 10, 2020)

Robert Thomas “Bobby” Smith Robert Thomas “Bobby” Smith, 89, of Dublin, died at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born in Richmond on October 20, 1930 to Howard and Ruth (Watt) Smith and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. He was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. Bobby served with […] — (Posted March 10, 2020)

Brownlow Morgan Brownlow Morgan, 75, of Connersville passed away early Monday, March 9, 2020, at Reid Health, Connersville. One of eight children of Robert and Hazel Hensley Morgan, Brownlow was born in Hyden, Kentucky, on March 7, 1945. On July 6, 1964, he married the former Betty Farler in Jonesville, Virginia. Mrs. Morgan survives. For many years, […] — (Posted March 10, 2020)

Ronald P. “Ron” Vogelgesang Ronald P. “Ron” Vogelgesang, 80, of Cambridge City, passed away at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born on September 14, 1939, in Richmond to Paul and Valeta (Rash) Vogelgesang. Ron was a graduate of Richmond High School and later served in the U.S. Navy. He had […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Laura Jean Bean BENTONVILLE- Laura Jean Bean, 53, passed away Saturday afternoon March 7, 2020 at I.U. Health- University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A daughter of Walter and Judy (Simmermeyer) Nobbe, Laura was born in New Castle, Indiana on August 21, 1966. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Laura was raised on the farm near Bentonville. She graduated […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Glenna L. Rhoades Glenna L. Rhoades, 93, of Lynn, IN passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 at Randolph Nursing Home of Winchester, IN. She was born March 8, 1926 in Brown County, IN the daughter of Albertus Clyde and Emma Victoria (Watterson) Phenis. Glenna retired after 37 years as a Selector with Anchor Hocking Glass of Winchester, […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Janice Eileen Blount Janice Eileen Blount, 80, of Modoc, IN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital of Muncie, IN. She was born August 23, 1939 in Randolph County, IN the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Dennis) Golliher. In 1957, her class was the first to graduate in the new Union High […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Thomas R. Corwin Thomas R. Corwin, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. He was born May 13, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late John and M. Louise (Butler) Corwin. He retired from the Dana Corporation in Richmond, IN after many years of employment. He […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)