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.

Paul M. Ewen Mr. Paul M. Ewen, 80, of Fountain City, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, January 27. Paul was born on May 7, 1939 in Clay City, Kentucky to Everett Clay and Callie Lee Ewen. He worked in a brick factory in Kentucky and was formerly a salesman for Cook Coffee and […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Lois E. Kaler RICHMOND, Ind. – Lois E. Kaler, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Reid Health. Born May 21, 1928, in Saline City, Indiana, to Jonas Albert and Edith Leola Nicoson Burns, Lois moved to Richmond in 1960. She retired from Burns Dentistry, where she worked as a dental assistant. Lois was […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

James Thomas “Jim” Ringley RICHMOND, Ind. – James Thomas “Jim” Ringley, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at Reid Health. Born January 12, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert E. and Dorothy M. Corder Ringley, Jim was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Centerville High School. Jim worked in maintenance at many […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Wilma Dingle Wilma Dingle, 88, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord January 25, 2020. She was born July 5, 1931 in Sparta, Tennessee, to Herbert and Lela Mae Demps Bumbalough and lived here most of her life. She retired from Belden Corporation. Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed painting, sewing, playing […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Justin Michael “Buck” McNamara Justin Michael “Buck” McNamara, 39, died unexpectedly on January 17th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sister Nicole, Mother Shirley Dale McNamara, Father Troy Berry, Stepdad Phillip L. Smith, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Justin was an incredibly artistic individual with a strong love for music. Drawing, fishing, cracking jokes, spending time with […] — (Posted January 28, 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, Tennessee, 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 27, 2020)

Linda Frances (Lakes) Hall In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 4:30 a.m., Linda, my mom, took her last breath on this earth and received her Golden Wings to Heaven with myself and her daughter-in-law Renee by her side holding her hands. She passed at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, due to multiple organ […] — (Posted January 27, 2020)

David Hubble ANDERSON – David Hubble, 78, went home to be with his Lord and wife on Thursday morning January 23, 2020. David was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 9, 1941. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Minnie and John Hubble, in Milton, Indiana, and graduated from Milton High School in 1960. David worked […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Russell Dwain “Grizz” Haler DUBLIN – Russell Dwain “Grizz” Haler, 64, went home to heaven to be with his parents and his sister on Friday morning January 24, 2020. A son of the late William Joseph and Frances Yvonne (Huskey) Haler, Russell was born in Richmond, Indiana, on October 6, 1955. Formerly of Pennville, Russell and his wife have […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Gary Lee Crow Gary Lee Crow, 77, (August 12, 1942 – January 23, 2020) died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 23rd, following a long fight with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lois Crow, children Karen Regan (husband Chris Regan), David Crow, Lora Moore (husband Dave Moore) and […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

James L. Jordan Sr. James L. Jordan Sr. age 71, passed away January 23, 2020 at home. Born in Richmond, IN on Feb 17, 1948 to Arthur and Ruth Jordan. Attended Richmond High School, served in the U.S. Army. Served two tours in VietNam and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star for Valor. He was a life […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

Clare Louise (Mayer) Dant On January 22, 2020, Clare Louise Dant, loving wife and mother of eleven, passed away at the age of 90. Clare was born on January 6, 1930 in Richmond, IN, the youngest child of Herbert and Henrietta (Tegeder) Mayer. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1947 and attended Earlham College. On September 29, 1956, […] — (Posted January 26, 2020)

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)