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.

Elizabeth (Betty) Brumfield Elizabeth (Betty) Brumfield, age 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday (February 20, 2020). Heaven has gained another angel. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Cecilia, Kentucky, to Joe and Gertrude Thompson. Betty was one of eleven children, she worked at Cox’s grocery for many years and Golden Rule […] — (Posted February 23, 2020)

Curt A. Ingerman CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Curt A. Ingerman, age 60, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at Reid Health. Born April 15, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, to Robert and Kay May Ingerman, Curt lived in Centerville most of his life. At a young age, he started farming until 1979. Curt was then a welder […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Lawana Rose (Hunt-Brockman) Wright Lawana Rose (Hunt-Brockman) Wright, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on 1/28/2020. She was born 10/08/1929 to Floyd Hunt and Iris Bishop. Lawana was a lifelong Richmond resident until 3 years ago when she moved to Greenfield to be with her family. Lawana’s work life started before high school […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Martha “Barbara” Golay BENTONVILLE- Martha “Barbara” Golay, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon February 20, 2020 with her daughters by her side. A daughter of the late Benton and Stella (Roberts) Conley, Barbara was born in Bud, Kentucky on June 15, 1926. She graduated from Lewisville High School and attended Ball State University. Barbara married Orlan Golay in […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Larry Herbert Johnson Larry Herbert Johnson, the son of Thomas C and Dorothy L. Johnson, was born on May 30, 1943 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He departed this life on February 17, 2020. He graduated from Richmond High School. Joining the Army, spending three years in Germany serving his country. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Aelean Dickerson Aelean Dickerson, 88, passed away February 18, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare Facility in Centerville, Indiana. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but lived most of her life in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. She was retired from Shoebilee in Richmond, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with her family, outdoor walks, […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Jacob Powell Jacob Powell, 34, of Laurel passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville. The son of Michael and Lori Hayslett Powell, Jacob was born in Connersville on October 1, 1985, and attended Connersville High School. On April 28, 2007, Jacob married the former Rebecca Rose in Connersville. Mrs. Powell survives. Jacob […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Dr. Stephen John Kaiser Our beloved and wonderful Stephen John Kaiser was taken to Heaven at 12:44 am February 19. Coming home after three successive and intense hospital stays was a highlight moment in the midst of a fast and ravaging cancer. Gathering around him for prayer and worship and singing and thanksgiving and displaying to him our deepest […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Ora Lee Wright Ora Lee Wright, 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was fondly known in the community as “Mother Wright.” She was originally from Centerville, Tennessee, where she fell in love and married her husband, Samuel Joe Wright. The two eventually moved to Richmond where they continued to raise their […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Kimberly Sue Rudicil Kimberly Sue Rudicil, 58 of Liberty passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born on August 17, 1961 to Don Hartrum and Patricia Ann Yost VanWinkle in Richmond. Kimberly was a faithful and very active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty. She was in charge of their sound system and was a […] — (Posted February 22, 2020)

Paul W. Wesseler CAMBRIDGE CITY- Paul W. Wesseler, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning February 18, 2020 at the home of his son in Elmhurst, Illinois. A son of the late William and Addie (Baxter) Wesseler, Paul was born in Batesville, Indiana on December 11, 1933. Paul has lived most of his life in Cambridge City and was […] — (Posted February 21, 2020)

John E. Lahman John E. Lahman, age 91 of Richmond passed away Tuesday (February 18, 2020). He was born on December 12, 1928 and graduated from Centerville High School. John retired from Transilwrap and had many hobbies including being outdoors, riding bicycles and his unwavering support for IU college basketball. His loving wife Oneida Dooley Lahman passed in […] — (Posted February 21, 2020)

Charles “Dean” Hawkins RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles “Dean” Hawkins, age 72, formerly of Preble County, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Reid Health. Born October 11, 1947, in Alquina, Indiana, to Maurice and Maxine Davis Hawkins, Dean was a life-long resident of Preble County, until moving to Richmond in July 2019. […] — (Posted February 21, 2020)

Bertha Clarkston Siler RICHMOND, Ind. – Bertha Clarkston Siler, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born June 12, 1932, in Junction City, Kentucky, to Lee and Mary Douglas Vaught, Bertha lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked as a health care aide. Bertha was a skilled seamstress […] — (Posted February 21, 2020)

Patricia Ann Swihart RICHMOND, Ind. – Patricia Ann Swihart, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born June 8, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lucian B. and Orpha P. Hobbs McDowell, Patricia was a life-long resident of this community. She worked in retail. Patricia was a member of the VFW […] — (Posted February 21, 2020)

Ralph J. Redelman Ralph J. Redelman, 91, of Connersville passed away Tuesday evening, February 18, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Lawrence and Marcella Fry Redelman, Ralph was born in Milhousen, Indiana, on August 3, 1928, and graduated from Napoleon High School with the class of 1946. On October 27, 1951, Ralph married Dolores […] — (Posted February 20, 2020)

Mary Irene Renner Ball It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Mary Irene Renner Ball, who passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Karen Ball Wolfe in Brookville. Irene was born March 25, 1926 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to Dora Ann Cromer and George Washington Renner. […] — (Posted February 20, 2020)

Bill D. Himelick Mr. Bill D. Himelick, 82, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, at Yorktown Manor in Yorktown, Indiana. Bill was born on August 13, 1937, in Fountain City, Indiana to Lloyd E. and Reba A. Snyder Himelick. He was a 1955 graduate of Fountain City High School and earned a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted February 20, 2020)

Richard F. Garnet Jr., M.D., RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard F. Garnet Jr., M.D., age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease and pancreatic cancer. Rick was born on July 16, 1946, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Rev. Richard and Mary Biondi Garnet. He grew up a block from the […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Nancy C. Blank Nancy C. Blank, 73, passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2020, at Reid Hospital of Richmond. Nancy was born in New Castle, on May 11, 1946, to Dinno and Stella Bauer Bowers and graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1964. While in college, Nancy focused her studies in the banking industry. […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Lydia E. “Mimi” Clark RICHMOND, Ind. – Lydia E. “Mimi” Clark, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at her daughter’s home. Born September 18, 1921, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Robert Guy and Ruby E. Finch Hodgin, Mimi was a lifelong resident of this community. She retired from Perfect Circle. Mimi formerly attended Calvary Baptist […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

China M. Higbie China M. Higbie, 86, of Cambridge City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on May 22, 1933, in Wind Cave, Kentucky, and is the daughter of Arlen Green Issacs and Mary Brandenburg Isaacs. She lived in Kentucky for six years before her family moved to Connersville […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Darrell D. “Pete” Frame Darrell D. “Pete” Frame, 83, finished his race in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 17. Pete was born on September 15, 1936 in Webster Township to Denver and Esther Duke Frame. He was a 1954 graduate of Webster High School. He joined the Indiana National Guard but soon transferred to the US […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Chester Leon Epps Chester Leon Epps, age 90, was born March 23, 1929, to Lloyd P. and Clara Archie Epps in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020. Chester attended Palestine High School in Darke County, Ohio and served in the US Army. He graduated from Barber College in Columbus, Ohio. He married Gloria Marie […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Larry Richards Crockett Larry Richards Crockett died at home on February 10, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1931 to Ampie and Ethel Crabtree Crockett in Richmond, Indiana, the fifth of nine children. Larry felt a very strong lifelong connection to his hometown. Three remarkable Richmond school teachers, Mrs. Leah Crabb and coaches Richard Tiernan and Gerald […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Aelean Dickerson Aelean Dickerson October 8, 1931 – February 18, 2020 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Larry Herbert Johnson Larry Herbert Johnson May 30, 1943 – February 17, 2020 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Ora L. Wright March 30, 1924 – February 16, 2020 Arrangements pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Brenda S. Driver Brenda S. Driver, age 63, of Eldorado, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1956 in Dayton to the late Paul E. Deeter and Phyllis Kay (Coffman) Grittman. She is survived by her husband Mark A. Driver of Eldorado, whom she married in 1997; sons Michael […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)

Marissa Velta Huddleston Marissa Velta Huddleston, 82, of Richmond, IN, while surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH. Born on July 12, 1937 in Sinole, Latvia, she was the daughter of the late Edgar & Minna Marija (Silins) Brutans. She was very proud of her Latvian heritage […] — (Posted February 19, 2020)