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.

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)

Ann Wells Ingram Ann Wells Ingram, 80, of Richmond, IN, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 3, 1939 in Loudon County, TN to Ralph and Margaret Wells. She graduated from Lenior City High School in 1958 and moved to Richmond soon after. Ann was a hard-working, independent, free spirit. She […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Clarinda Belle Hall Clarinda Belle Hall, 59, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at her home after a short illness. Clarinda was born on January 22, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of William J. and Clara Belle McDermitt Porter, both of whom preceded her in death. Clarinda worked at Richmond State Hospital for 22 […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Betty Katherine Knipp Betty Katherine Knipp, 92, of Modoc, died Monday, January 13, 2020, at Henry Community Health, following a brief illness. She was born at Lynn on April 7, 1927, to George and Ethelda (Johnson) Golliher and was a lifelong resident of the Modoc area. Betty was a member of Modoc United Methodist Church and a retired […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Barbara Ann Schenck Barbara Ann Schenck, 92, passed away on January 9, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1927 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Mabel (Miller) Birdsell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick H. Schenck. Together, they raised three boys and two girls in the Richmond, Indiana area. Funeral arrangements […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Richard E. Lamb Richmond – Richard E. Lamb, 68, of Richmond passed away on January 10, 2020 at Reid Health following an extended illness. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 14, 1951 to Thomas and Mary Jane (Durso) Lamb. Rick was a graduate of Northeastern High School in Fountain City (1969) and served his country in […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

William “Bill” Ray Goins William “Bill” Ray Goins was born in Rushville, Indiana on December 15, 1952. He was a resident of Rushville, Indiana all of his life. He was the son of Louella F. (Bradley) and the late Joseph O. Goins. A 1971 graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School, he served in the United States Army and received […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Matthew M. Hampton Sr. Matthew M. Hampton Sr., 42 of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1977 in Richmond, Indiana to Michael Hampton and Veldeanie Raby Hampton. On April 15, 2003 he married Cheryl Drake in Richmond, Indiana. Matthew took pride in being a member of […] — (Posted January 15, 2020)

Pauline “Polly” Coldiron Pauline “Polly” Coldiron, 89, of Connersville, Indiana, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 5, 1930 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky. She was the daughter of George and Maggie Miller Grubb – both who preceded her in death. On December 12, 1947, […] — (Posted January 14, 2020)

Virginia Ruth Anderson RICHMOND, Ind. – Virginia Ruth Anderson, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 13, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born July 10, 1937, in Otterbein, Indiana, to William Delbert and Martha Hibbard Miller, Ruth moved to Richmond in 2003. She graduated from Zionsville High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan […] — (Posted January 14, 2020)

Mildred Rigsby RICHMOND, Ind. – Mildred Rigsby, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Reid Health. Born October 12, 1921, in Wildie, Kentucky, to Charlie and Besse Townsend Fish, Mildred lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Mildred retired from Montgomery Ward […] — (Posted January 14, 2020)

Teresa A. Earlywine Teresa A. Earlywine Teresa A. Earlywine was born on April 4, 1951 and passed away on January 12, 2020. Arrangements pending at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Connersville — (Posted January 14, 2020)

Amy Hembree McKown Amy Hembree McKown, 48, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born July 29, 1971 in New Castle, Indiana, the eldest daughter of Jim and Brenda (Poynter) Hembree. Amy was always smiling and the most easy-going, positive, and fun-loving person. She […] — (Posted January 14, 2020)

Robert “Bob” A. Hoile Robert “Bob” A. Hoile, age 63, passed away following a brief illness at Golden Living Center on January 10, 2020. He was born August 27, 1956, to Ruby Hoile and Rollin Rhoads, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Bob was a very talented man, who loved making beautiful jewelry. Bob was a lover of life. He enjoyed […] — (Posted January 13, 2020)

Richard Maurice “Shorty” Messer Richard Maurice “Shorty” Messer, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1934, in New Castle, IN to John B and Elva (Mason) Messer and had lived all his life in the Wayne County area. He had worked for […] — (Posted January 12, 2020)

Richard E. Runkle CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Richard E. Runkle, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at Reid Health. Born October 26, 1926, in Logansport, Indiana, to Albert F. and Hilda Annette Opp Runkle, Richard lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He attended school at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home […] — (Posted January 11, 2020)

Helen (Robinson) Stanley Helen (Robinson) Stanley went home to be with the Lord January 8th, 2020. She was born July 3, 1928, to Lee and Ruth Robinson. Helen worked at Sears and the YMCA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years. Hobert, who died on February 9, 2019. Brothers Silas and Jack Robinson, sister […] — (Posted January 11, 2020)

Norman J. Miike Norman J. Miike, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on August 30, 1934, in Kohale, Hawaii to Sunao and Misayo (Hayashi) Miike and had lived in Cambridge City for the past several years. Norman was a Korean War Veteran serving in the […] — (Posted January 10, 2020)

Ronald L. “Ron” Matheny RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald L. “Ron” Matheny, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Reid Health. Born February 25, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul and Velma Mullin Matheny, Ron was a life-long resident of this community. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Ron retired from Belden in 1988, where […] — (Posted January 10, 2020)

Norman L. Conder RICHMOND, Ind. – Norman L. Conder, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at his home with his companion, Carolyn, by his side. Born September 7, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis and Lillian Jackson Conder, Norman was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1966 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted January 10, 2020)

Helen Marie York Morgan RICHMOND, Ind. – On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, the Lord decided it was time for our angel on earth, Helen Marie York Morgan, to join His angels in Heaven. Helen was born on September 4, 1932, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Stanley and Nora Brock York. She grew up in Connersville, Indiana, and lived in Colorado […] — (Posted January 10, 2020)

Nancy Kay Ward Crist Nancy Kay Ward Crist, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 8, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis due to complications of Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome. She was born May 6, 1957, in Connersville, IN to parents James and Rose Ward. A 1975 graduate of Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, IN, Nancy was employed […] — (Posted January 10, 2020)