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.

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)

Betsy Perkins Betsy Perkins, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born in December 3, 1940, in Two Egg Jackson County, Florida to Ermon Lewis and Willie Mae Johnson. Betsy lived most of her life in Richmond, Indiana. She loved to cook. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother: Willie Mae Johnson; […] — (Posted January 9, 2020)

Brian Charles Ward Brian Charles Ward July 28, 1987 – January 4, 2020 Arrangements are pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted January 9, 2020)

William Abney CENTERVILLE, Ind. – William Abney, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. Born July 27, 1930, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Gilbert and Flossie Shear Abney, William lived in Centerville for most of his life. He retired from Kemper Cabinets, after 40 years of service. William lived […] — (Posted January 9, 2020)

Naraya Nicole May Gipson Naraya Nicole May Gipson January 03, 2020 – January 03, 2020 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Jean Rossi RICHMOND, Ind. – Jean Rossi, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born November 18, 1920, in Denver, Colorado, to Ira and Rose Irelan Thomas, Jean lived in Richmond for more than 80 years. She was a 1938 graduate of Whitewater High School. Jean and her family resided […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Isabelle Hunt Isabelle Hunt, 102, a life-long resident of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Thursday evening, January 2, 2020, at Caroleton Manor where she had been a resident since 2012. One of four children of Clarence and Nellie Gouge Baker Collins, Isabelle was born in Connersville on March 25, 1917. Isabelle married Walter Hunt […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Ronald C. Floyd Ronald C. Floyd, 80, of Fayette County, Indiana, left this earth for a new journey on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Reid Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born February 25, 1939 to Coleman and Irene Floyd and was a grandson of Fred and Mayme McCrory of Rush County. On October 7, 1960, he […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Dallas D. Campbell Dallas D. Campbell, age 51, a New Castle, IN. resident, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born January 16, 1969 in Oklahoma a son of Oscar and Casandra Richardson Campbell. He had resided in New Castle most of his life and had worked several years for Astral Casket Company in Lynn, IN. Dallas […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Gregory Ellis Wheeler Mr. Gregory Ellis Wheeler, 66, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 3, 2020. He entered this world on February 12, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana the only child born to Thelma Perkins Diamond. Greg retired from RP&L after many years. He was a devoted son to his mother. He was an excellent care giver to […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Carol Diane Siders Gray Carol Diane Siders Gray, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Reid Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Carol was born in Richmond, Indiana to Alice Stikeleather and Marlin Siders on November 10, 1954. Carol was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who sacrificed a great deal for […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

James Edward Trent James Edward Trent was born to Ashley Mahoney and James ‘Sonny” Trent, and went to heaven on January 2, 2020. Besides his parents, he is survived by brothers: Braxten Gray, Cody Drook and Christopher Trent; sisters: Mandi Trent, Paige Stewart and Rachelle Trent; grandmas: Melissa Collins and Edna Chasteen; aunts: Kayla Collins, Ashley Cole, Savannah […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Thomas Frank Hall With his family by his side, Thomas Frank Hall, 71, of Hagerstown, Ind., passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Dayton VA Medical Center after unexpected complications due to liver failure. Tom was born January 23, 1948, in Monroe, Mich., to the late Frances Leroy and Betty Belle (Hall) Bivens. As a member of […] — (Posted January 8, 2020)

Lillian “Iris” (Cooper) Alexander Lillian “Iris” (Cooper) Alexander, 94 Heaven gained an angel when Lillian Iris Alexander gained her wings on Jan. 4 following Congestive Heart Failure. Mrs. Alexander spent most of her life in New Castle and Hagerstown but was born in Cadiz in 1925. It’s with extreme irony that someone with the purest Heart died because her […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

John J. Ramey CENTERVILLE, Ind. – John J. Ramey, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 15, 1930, in Abington, Indiana, to Buff and Celebelle Jarrett Ramey, John was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John retired from J.S. […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

Pattie L. Toney Pattie L. Toney, 84 of Richmond died January 5th, 2020. She was born August 15th, 1935 in Wayne County to Hattie (Echard) and Paul H. Bell and lived in Richmond her entire life. Pattie was married to Joseph E. Toney (Gear Works) and was the matriarch of her family and a dedicated homemaker that loved […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

Robert W. Geddes RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert W. Geddes, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Reid Health. Robert was born July 10, 1944, in Amsterdam, New York, to Rev. Robert Arthur and Erma Eddy Geddes. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Robert was a social worker for the state […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

Donna Renee Isaacs Donna Renee Isaacs, 53, of Indianapolis, died January 6, 2020 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 1, 1967, in Richmond to Gene and Hila Reece Isaacs. Survivors include her daughter Andrea Isaacs, two brothers Rodney and Marty Isaacs. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Virgil Isaacs. […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

Patsy Wuertemberger Patsy Wuertemberger, age 91, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday (January 4, 2020) at Reid Hospital. Patsy was born on October 1, 1928 to Wilbur D. and Dorothy Gromer Hartzell in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate from Richmond High School. Patsy was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and St. Paul Lutheran […] — (Posted January 7, 2020)

Sherian Lee “Sharon” Austerman RICHMOND – Sherian Lee “Sharon” Austerman, 74, passed away Saturday morning January 4, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Sherian was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 14, 1945. She lived in the Dublin community during her early childhood but has lived most of her life in Richmond and attended Richmond schools. Sherian […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)

Kathy A. Moore CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kathy A. Moore, age 71, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Rosebud Village surrounded by her family. Born April 13, 1948, in Marion, Indiana, to Lacy Lee and Inez A. Andes Nelson, Kathy lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)