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.

Bryant Crockett Bryant Crockett, 83, of Richmond passed away February 4, 2020, at Heritage House of Richmond. He was born February 15, 1936, in Richmond to Ampie and Ethel Crabtree Crockett and lived here all of his life. He worked for McClelland Casket Hardware Company, and worked as a general laborer for Cambridge City Merchandising Equipment Group. […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

William T. “Earl” Ward RICHMOND, Ind. – William T. “Earl” Ward, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 6, 2020, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born August 5, 1932, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Green and Anna Jones Ward, Earl lived in Richmond most of his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Beulah Mae McMillan Beulah Mae McMillan, 87, of Economy, died Thursday, February 6, at Henry Community Health. She was born near Economy of November 17, 1932, to Virgil and Rhoda (Cain) Oler and was a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include her son, Danny McMillan (Connie) of Hagerstown; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and a brother, Jerry Oler […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Albert Earl Withrow Albert Earl Withrow, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana died Thursday evening (February 6, 2020) at Arbor Trace. He was born on July 13, 1934 to Albert E. Sr. and Ora Mae Hageman Withrow in Somerville, Ohio, and lived in the Richmond area since 2008. Albert had farmed on the family farm as a dairy farmer […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Ronald D. Day Ronald D. Day, 59, of Economy passed away on Wednesday February, 5,2020, from injuries suffered in a automobile accident. He was born on December 30, 1960 in Richmond, IN to Joe and Pansy Fannin Day and was a 1979 graduate of Hagerstown High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army. He then worked […] — (Posted February 6, 2020)

Frank J. Lavallo Frank J. Lavallo, M.D., 88, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed peacefully on January 30, 2020, in the presence of his wife, Terri, and his children. He was born July 8, 1931, in Port Chester, New York. He and Terri celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in June. Frank graduated from Port Chester High School in 1949, and […] — (Posted February 5, 2020)

Denny Huffine Denny Huffine, 62, of Richmond died February 3, 2020 at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born November 11, 1957, in Richmond to Willie Gene and Wilma Lucille Prichard Huffine and lived in the Richmond area all his life. He worked as a toolmaker at Ahaus Tool and Engineering for 25 […] — (Posted February 5, 2020)

Charlotte Smith Charlotte Smith June 23, 2019 – February 2, 2020 Arrangements: Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Richmond — (Posted February 5, 2020)

Allen D. Selby Allen D. Selby March 15, 1958 – February 2, 2020 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted February 5, 2020)

William R. (Bill) Beard William R. (Bill) Beard, 84, of Richmond Indiana, passed away on January 12th at Reid Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born April 17, 1935 in Richmond, Indiana to Walter and Ruth Day Beard, graduated Centerville HS in 1953, and lived in Richmond most of his life. Throughout their marriage, he and his wife […] — (Posted February 5, 2020)

Robert Alden Webster Sr. Robert Alden Webster Sr. “Bob” was born in Springfield Gardens, NY on July 13, 1949, to Audrey and Stuart Webster. He was a graduate of Stephentown Center High School in New York. Following high school he was drafted into the Army and spent time in Alaska and served in the Vietnam war. After the war […] — (Posted February 4, 2020)

Heather N. Baker RICHMOND, Ind. – Heather N. Baker, age 37, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 4, 1982, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles R. and Opal L. Baker Sr., Heather was a life-long resident of this community. She formerly worked as a certified nursing assistant. Heather was a caring and […] — (Posted February 4, 2020)

Michael Allen Kuhn CAMBRIDGE CITY- Michael Allen Kuhn, 53, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Thursday January 30, 2020, at the home of his uncle Larry McDaniel in Cambridge City, after a lifetime battle with diabetes. Michael was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 14, 1966 and grew up in the Western Wayne community. He has […] — (Posted February 3, 2020)

Jack Allen Silvers Sr. Jack Allen Silvers Sr., 70, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 26, 1949, in Greenville, Ohio to Ralph Jr. Silvers and the late Eileen (Schlosser) Silvers. In addition to his mother, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Silvers, […] — (Posted February 3, 2020)

Ted Eugene (“Casey”) Kaufman Ted Eugene (“Casey”) Kaufman of Liberty, IN, received “the goal of (his) faith, even the salvation of (his) soul” (1 Peter 1:9) on February 1, 2020. In his own words he says, “I was born physically into this world on February 28, 1929 in Brownsville, IN…and I was born again on October 8, 1962 in […] — (Posted February 3, 2020)

Dennis “Butch” W. Holtsberry Dennis “Butch” W. Holtsberry, 75, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2020. He was born July 13, 1944 in Marion, Ohio to the late Warren and Sarah Janice Holtsberry. “Butch worked in maintenance for Belden for over 20 years. He had a love and passion for building guitars, model airplanes, clocks and computers. […] — (Posted February 3, 2020)

Michael D. McClure Michael D. McClure June 24, 1945 – February 1, 2020 Arrangements pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted February 3, 2020)

Jean Ann McGarvey Sun City, Ariz. – Jean Ann McGarvey, age 92, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Born November 1, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy and Mary Luring Campbell, Jean lived in Richmond most of her life, but also lived in Arizona. She was a 1945 graduate of Richmond High School. Jean […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Claude Y. Soper CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Claude Y. Soper, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his son’s home. Born February 5, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Mary Marrow Soper, Claude was a life-long resident of Wayne county. He was a 1958 graduate of Centerville High School and received his associate degree […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Ronnie Young RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronnie Young, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 21, 1940, in Bedford, Indiana, to Charles Kenneth and Vasta Lucille Lewis Young, Ronnie spent much of his adult life in Richmond. He retired from Johns Manville after 36 years of service. Ronnie was a […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Rev. Kenneth R Riden Rev. Kenneth R Riden, age 88, of Richmond, IN, died Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2020. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean Centers Riden, five children (Kendra “Shelley” Riden, Karen Riden, Kenneth “Randy” Riden, Dana Riden-Davis, and Scot Riden), plus 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Effie J. Meyer Effie J. Meyer, 67, of Richmond, died unexpectedly January 31, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born February 3, 1952 in Richmond to Clyde and Julia Shipley O’Conner and lived her all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 48 years Frank, two daughters […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Mary Jane Cole A beautiful event occurred recently that we, the children of Mary Jane Cole, want to share with everyone. We feel blessed to report that God’s angels visited our mother and escorted her through the gates of Heaven, where she once again joined her mother, Rose Stella, her father Guiseppe, her brother John, her sister, Virginia, […] — (Posted February 2, 2020)

Reba D. Campbell WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. – Reba D. Campbell, age 78, of Williamsburg, Indiana, died after a lengthy illness Friday, January 31, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born March 16, 1941, in Crossville, Tennessee, to Spencer and Siddie Woody Taylor, Reba lived in Wayne County, Indiana, for 60 years. She was a 1958 graduate of Crossville High School. […] — (Posted February 1, 2020)

Bob Murley Bob Murley, age 73 years, a resident of rural Grantsburg, Illinois (the Benton community), passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2020, at 3:43 PM at his home. Bob was born December 9, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana. He was the son of John Clyde and Elma (Knipp) Murley. On February 1, 1969, Bob was […] — (Posted January 31, 2020)

Erica L. McCarty-Grimes RICHMOND, Ind. – Erica L. McCarty-Grimes, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at her home. Born December 6, 1958, in Connersville, Indiana, to Donald Eugene and Evelyn Coon Finch, Erica moved to Richmond when she was a teen. She attended Richmond High School. Erica was an ordained minister. She retired as […] — (Posted January 31, 2020)

John Merl Russell John Merl Russell, was born October 2, 1943 in Wayne County, Indiana. The son of John H. Russell and Barbara E. Russell. As a teen John Merl went to Test school, he then finished his studies in Vandalia, Ohio. In 1961, he joined the Marines where he received an honorable discharge due to flat feet. […] — (Posted January 31, 2020)

Peggy Lester Casada Spargo TAMPA, Fla. – Peggy Lester Casada Spargo, age 86, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side on Sunday, January 26, 2020, after suffering a fall at the memory care facility in Tampa where she was living. Peggy was born on February 11, 1933, in Murray, Kentucky, to Theodore […] — (Posted January 31, 2020)

Lorri Lynn Cela Lorri Lynn Cela, age 57, passed away at Reid Health on January 30, 2020. She was born September 21, 1962, to Lesley and Lynda Dunn in Richmond, Indiana. Lorri had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She loved listening to music, cooking, and enjoyed going camping in Florida. She was an avid collector […] — (Posted January 31, 2020)

Johnny L. Smith Johnny L. Smith, 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Preble County, OH and former 11 year resident of Athens, AL; passed away early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020. Born on July 1, 1935 in Knox County, KY, he was the 3rd of 8 children born to the now late Oscar and Lillie Della (Murray) […] — (Posted January 30, 2020)