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.

Marie L. Atkinson Marie L. Atkinson, age 92, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Born February 29, 1928, in Hildalgo, Kentucky, to William Conley and Eva Carter Raines, Marie lived most of her life in Wayne County. She was a seamstress, having worked for Indianapolis Glove Company and retired from J.M. Hutton. […] — (Posted April 13, 2020)

Ronald Dean Hoover Ronald Dean Hoover, born October 19, 1940 in New Castle Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 9,2020 at Reid Health with family at his side. He was a 1958 graduate of Greens Fork High School and a lifelong resident of Henry and Wayne counties. Ron began farming as a teenager with a 1952 John Deere “A,” […] — (Posted April 11, 2020)

Robert (Bob) Brice Meyer Robert (Bob) Brice Meyer, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, April 8, surrounded by his family, at Reid Hospital. He was born May 5, 1947, in New Castle, to Robert C. and Irene Davis Meyer. He moved to Hagerstown in 1959 and remained a life-long resident. Bob graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1965, and […] — (Posted April 11, 2020)

Anna Evelyn Cross Anna Evelyn Cross, 93, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, but most recently a resident of Monticello, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Springs of Richmond, where she was a patient attempting recovery from a recent stroke suffered while at her home. She was born September 17, 1926 at Bethesda, Kentucky to John C. Horton […] — (Posted April 11, 2020)

James “Jim” William Fisher James “Jim” William Fisher, 80, of Fountain City, IN, passed away on April 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. James was born to Joseph and Katherine Fisher on November 26, 1939. He was the second oldest of five brothers. He was married to Patricia Ann Heuing on November 27, 1958. They […] — (Posted April 11, 2020)

Clarence David Dixon In loving memory of Clarence David Dixon who passed away on April 1st 2020. David was born on May 9, 1983 in Mission Viejo California. A beautiful soul was taken way before his time. At the age of 2 his family moved back to Richmond, Indiana, his father’s home town. Throughout David’s childhood he exhibited […] — (Posted April 11, 2020)

Dorothy Blanche Swaney Dorothy Blanche Swaney, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born December 10, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Joseph and Katheryn Cooper Brefeld, Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Newport High School in Newport, Kentucky. She lived in Richmond for most of her life. Dorothy was a […] — (Posted April 10, 2020)

M. “Mickey” Elizabeth Tuttle M. “Mickey” Elizabeth Tuttle, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Born August 18, 1928, in Paris, Kentucky, to Turner Franklin and Roberta May Crouch Carmichael Sr., Mickey moved to Wayne County, Indiana, at the age of six. She worked at Crosley Manufacturing. Mickey and her husband, Glen, owned and operated Tuttle’s […] — (Posted April 10, 2020)

Keith A. Hunsinger Keith A. Hunsinger, age 56, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at Reid Health. Born March 22, 1964, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Raymond L. and Leah D. Tower Hunsinger Jr., Keith lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1982 graduate of Centerville High School. Keith proudly served in […] — (Posted April 9, 2020)

Betty J. Galaviz Betty J. Galaviz, age 95, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born August 5, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roscoe and Ruby Paxton Burge, Betty was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She retired from Ernie’s Supermarket in 2003 and had previously worked at Knollenberg’s Department Store […] — (Posted April 9, 2020)

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)