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.

Virgil Raymond Clark COLD SPRINGS, Ky. – Virgil Raymond Clark, age 75, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 16, 2020. Virgil was born on August 4, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond and Anna Clark. He proudly operated Virgil’s Auto Service in Richmond for many years and was a skilled mechanic and tow truck operator. Virgil also […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Norma S. DeGraw RICHMOND, Ind. – Norma S. DeGraw, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, was reunited with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 24, 2020, at Reid Health. Born June 14, 1947, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Troy and Gladys Harrison Abrams, Norma lived in Richmond, Indiana, most of her life. She retired from Reid Hospital in 1997, where […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Mary Ellen (Filby) Plankenhorn Mary Ellen (Filby) Plankenhorn passed away in her home Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born November 28, 1930 to Emil and Mildred (Plessinger) Filby of Middleboro, she was 89 years old. Mary was married 68 years to Bob who passed January 1, 2019. Survivors include son, Rob and his wife Connie of Indianapolis; son, Dan of […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Charles A. Bennett Charles A. Bennett, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on January 18, 2020. He was born February 5, 1951, to Louis Edward Bennett Sr. and Dora Rebecca Bennett in Brownsville, Indiana. Charles leaves to cherish his memory; one brother and his wife: Louis Edward Bennett Jr. and Teresa; and one sister: Barbara Lynn Bennett. […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Eunice M. Corman RICHMOND, Ind. – Eunice M. Corman, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at her home. Born December 26, 1924, in Richmond to Joseph and Emma Harris Deiser, Eunice was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a ceramics instructor at the Richmond Senior Community Center for eight years and was a […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Jesse Everett Baldwin CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Jesse Everett Baldwin, age 33, passed away unexpectedly; tragically taking his own life at his home in Centerville, Indiana, on January 24, 2020, following a long, hard battle with addiction. Born in May of 1986 in Richmond, Indiana, Jesse was a 2005 graduate of Centerville High School and attended Ivy Tech Community […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Finnleigh Blake Gabbard Finnleigh Blake Gabbard made her appearance at 9:48 a.m on January 19, 2020. She was passed to the arms of Jesus on January 22, 2020 while at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. During her brief visit on Earth, Finnleigh loved to have her mommy and daddy read books to her. She enjoyed hearing stories […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Loretta L. Cochran Loretta L. Cochran, 89, of New Lisbon, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1930 in Englewood, TN the daughter of Lige and Vesta (Isbell) Watson. Loretta was a loving wife and mother and was a friend to all. She was a very giving woman. Her home was […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Grace Apsley Grace Apsley, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 24 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. Grace was born in Combs, Kentucky on February 5, 1935, the daughter of Mack and Martha Stidham Stewart, both of whom preceded her in death. Grace had formerly worked for Western Union, where she was an assistant manager, and […] — (Posted January 25, 2020)

Arthur “Art” Lee Whittaker Arthur “Art” Lee Whittaker age 87, died January 21, 2020, a Reid Health after a short illness. He was born April 15, 1932, in Freemont, Ohio to John Arthur Whittaker and Ocie Frances Booher Whittaker. Art attended Bethel A.M.E. Church during his growing years, Rev. W.D. Shannon was Pastor. Art rededicated his life to Christ […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Donna Faye Baird Donna Faye Baird, 67, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18. She was born on December 29, 1952 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Donna lived in Indiana for 50 years, but Tennessee was always her home and she enjoyed spending time there. She worked 3rd shift at Walmart for 27 years. Donna loved […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Earlise M. Atkins Earlise M. Atkins, age 82, a resident of Deerfield, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Sunday January 19, 2020. She was born January 6, 1938, in Livingston, TN a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Ray Vaughn. She had resided in New Castle for most of her life, before moving to Ohio […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Mollie L. Bailey Mollie L. Bailey, 71, of Lewisville passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1948 in Pike County, Kentucky, the daughter of Bonnie Mullins and Bethel (Burke) Mullins-Bentley. Mollie was a 7 time cancer survivor; she was a fighter! She had a strong faith, was a member of Grand […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Ronald L. Wickett RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald L. Wickett, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 21, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Eugene and Margaret F. Miller Wickett, Ron lived in this community most of his life. He served in the U.S. Air […] — (Posted January 21, 2020)

Dean Horn Dean Horn, 66, formerly of Richmond, living in West College Corner, Indiana, died January 17, 2020, at Hospice of Hamilton, Ohio. He was born February 11, 1953, in Richmond to Ralph and Addie McQueen Horn and lived in this area all his life. Dean owned Deano’s CC Tavern in College Corner. He was a Vietnam […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Jane A. Johnson Jane A. Johnson, 77, of Hagerstown passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, IN. She was born September 2, 1942 in Hagerstown to Rex and Ruth Fisher and had lived most of her life in Hagerstown. She had worked at Perfect Circle and then 10 years in the Hagerstown Elementary […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

James Edgar Weikart James Edgar Weikart, age 84 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Garden Villa, Bloomington, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on October 13, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana; son of Harvey F. and Lena Buss Weikart. Jim grew up in Fort Wayne, IN […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Tamara Landis Tamara Landis, age 60, passed away at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital on January 11, 2020. She was born March 19, 1959, to Marion and Betty Ann Smullen in Connersville, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory: her companion: Terry Abner; brother: Michael Smullen; two half brothers: Phillip Wright and Virgil Wright; step brother: Richard […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Constance K. Yount Constance K. Yount, 75, of Richmond, passed away January 18, 2020, in Richmond at Reid Health. She was born January 22, 1944 in New Madison, Ohio, and lived in Richmond most of her adult life. She worked as a professional assistant. She is survived by her two children Jeff Sharp and Kristin Lathrop; two grandchildren. […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Charles R. “Charlie” Hyde, Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles R. “Charlie” Hyde, Sr., age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at his home. Born February 23, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph W. and Irene A. Wigmore Hyde, Charlie was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1945 graduate of Richmond High School, a 1951 […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Orville C. Williamson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Orville C. Williamson, age 96, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 18, 2020. Born December 30, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester and Laura Bond Williamson, Orville lived in Wayne County all his life. He was a 1943 graduate of Richmond High School. Orville entered the U.S. Army on July 6, 1943, […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

Timothy Earl McGraw CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Timothy Earl McGraw, age 77, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 29, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Glenn and Mary Ruth Collier McGraw, Tim was a life-long resident of Centerville. He was a 1960 graduate of Centerville High School. Tim retired from Miller Dairy as […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

The Reverend Teresa Emery Louisville, KY – The Reverend Teresa Emery June 1954 – January 2020 Bachelor’s of Arts, University of Indianapolis * Master’s of Educational Administration, Ball State University * Specialist in Education, Central Michigan University * Master’s of Divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Born on a Marine base in North Carolina, raised on a farm in Indiana, lived […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

Ora Jean Kidd Ora Jean Kidd, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at Reid Health on January 13, 2020. She was born July 25, 1939, to Thomas and Dorothy Johnson in Richmond, Indiana. Ora was a graduate of Richmond High School. She was retired from Alcoa. She enjoyed sewing, Art and the casino. She was a strong, beautiful mother […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

Robert Louis Uhte Robert Louis Uhte, age 86, of Converse, Texas passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019. Robert was born June 27, 1933 in Richmond, IN. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gwenda Uhte; brothers, Jay Uhte of Los Angeles, CA, Jerry Uhte of Richmond, Indiana, and Alan Uhte of Indianapolis, Indianna; and […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

Eileen Scott Eileen Scott, 91, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord January 16, 2020. She was born December 15, 1928, in Madison County, Kentucky, to John and Martha Carpenter Coyle and lived here all her life. She retired from Bev’s Threads where she worked as a seamstress. She was a member of the Pentecostal […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

Donald R. “Donnie” Keesling Donald R. “Donnie” Keesling, 70, lifelong Randolph County farmer, passed away early on the morning of Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by family at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond. He was born June 24, 1949, in Delaware County, the youngest child of the late Paul and Virginia (Coon) Keesling. After graduating from Union High School […] — (Posted January 17, 2020)

Dorothy Marie Wilson Dorothy Marie Wilson, 90, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at The Waters of New Castle, where she had recently resided. She was born in Albany, KY on July 2, 1929 to Ernest and Lena (Perdue) Kemplen. She had resided in the Hagerstown area for the past 17 years. Dorothy attended Hagerstown Church of […] — (Posted January 17, 2020)

Deborah J. Leonard RICHMOND, Ind. – Deborah J. Leonard, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Debbie was born on December 6, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. She was a 1979 graduate of Lakeland High School in Michigan. Debbie moved from Highland, Michigan, to Richmond in 2009. She worked as a manager at Meijer for the […] — (Posted January 17, 2020)

Charlie Catron Charlie Catron, 75, of Troy, MT, formerly of Richmond, IN and St. Charles, VA, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born in Bonny Blue, VA to Fred and Mae Catron on July 25, 1944. He attended school in Lee County, VA. He served in the United States Air Force and Reserves. He […] — (Posted January 16, 2020)