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.

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)

Mary Catherine Schoettmer Mary Catherine Schoettmer, 94, of Connersville passed away Wednesday evening, April 15, 2020. One of six children of Joseph and Clara Laudick Fisse, Mary was born in Rush County, Indiana on February 2, 1926. With her family, she moved to Greensburg, Indiana where she attended St. Moore Catholic School and graduated from Clarksburg High School. […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Kenneth M. “Ken” Rueth Kenneth M. “Ken” Rueth, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Reid Health. Born June 26, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carl and Frances Bucher Rueth, Ken graduated from Holy Angels High School in Sidney, Ohio. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted and served in the United States Air Force. Ken graduated […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Candace Lynn “Candy” Cain Candace Lynn “Candy” Cain, 69, passed away Wednesday morning April 15, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Candy was born in New Castle, Indiana to the late James Hood and Mildred Mae (Furnish) Zuttermeister. She was raised in the Cambridge City community and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. She […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Marna J. Jackson Marna Jo Jackson, 52, of Richmond, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, following a long illness. She was born in Richmond on February 2, 1968 to Francis “Frank” and Anna (Heaston) Richardson, and was a life long resident of the area. Survivors include her husband, Todd Jackson; 3 daughters, Amanda Jackson, Stephanie Robertson and Danielle Jean […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Michael Ryan Brooks April 16th, 2020 our dear precious Mikey (Michael Ryan Brooks) 42, went to meet his heavenly Father. Michael had a passion for life and all who knew him loved him for that amazing smile, good natured demeanor and kind loving heart. Those that knew Michael knew they had a friend for life. Michael enjoyed deer […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Paul L. Kempton Paul L. Kempton, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening April 15, 2020 at his home in Connersville. A son of the late Russell M. and Pauline Marie (Turner) Kempton, Paul was born north of Centerville in Wayne County, Indiana on August 14, 1932. He was a graduate of Centerville High School with the class of […] — (Posted April 17, 2020)

Carol Ann Soper Rivera Carol Ann Soper Rivera, 69, of Richmond passed away April 15, 2020. She was born in Richmond to John and Dorothy Warner Allen Soper and lived in this area most of her life. She is survived by her five children Brent (Davina) Lady, Faith Ann (Jimbo) Lady, Michael II (Micki) Reynolds, Angela (Matthew) O’Reilly, six […] — (Posted April 16, 2020)

William “Bill” Darelle Robinson William “Bill” Darelle Robinson was born June 19, 1942 in Bowling Green, KY to George Roberson and Alva Carpenter Roberson. Bill passed from his earthly life Sunday April 12, 2020 at AMG in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He acknowledged Christ at the age of 12, and became a member of New […] — (Posted April 15, 2020)

Helen Jean Pence Helen Jean Pence, age 107, passed away April 13, 2020 at home with her family. She was born on December 2, 1912 in Richmond, IN to parents Joseph and Edith Angy. She’s lived in Richmond her entire life. She was a homemaker, a very loving mother, and had been employed at Belden many years ago. […] — (Posted April 15, 2020)

Jennifer Lynn Jackson (Ridge) Jennifer Lynn Jackson (Ridge) went home to be with her loved ones that passed and the Lord on April 12, 2020. She will truly be missed by her husband of 47 years, Don Jackson, her son Earl Clarkston from Santa Monica, CA, her daughter Tiffany Clouse from Richmond, IN, her grandson Donald “Billy” Jackson from […] — (Posted April 15, 2020)

Helen Jo Hamm Mrs. Helen Jo Hamm, 79, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14. Mrs. Hamm was born in Hiner, Kentucky on October 6, 1940 to William and Clara Hensley Riley, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Maurice Dudley Hamm, Jr. on September 25, 1959. They shared 58 years […] — (Posted April 15, 2020)