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.

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)

Charles Edward “Chuck” Davis, Jr. Charles Edward “Chuck” Davis, Jr., 61, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2020, at his residence. Chuck was born on May 20, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Charles and Edna (Halstead) Davis. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by an infant brother. Chuck had many passions. He […] — (Posted January 6, 2020)

Gloria Jean Overturf SARASOTA, Fla. – Gloria Jean Overturf, age 91, of Sarasota, Florida, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born on November 29, 1928, in Winnetka, Illinois, to John B. and Mary Jirkovsky Ughetti. She was a 1946 graduate of New Trier High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Albert B. Feix Albert B. Feix, 77 of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Preble County, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Muncie, IN. Born on September 14, 1942 in Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Frederick L. & Dora L. (Tipton) Feix. He was a Carpenter by trade and had formerly worked at Masterbrand Cabinets in […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Howard W. Salyers Howard W. Salyers, 61, of Winchester, went to be with our Lord with his family by his side, Tuesday, December 31, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Winchester, to the late William Earl and Martha Ann Salyers. Howard was a 1978 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He served in […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Anthony William “Tony” Kirkman RICHMOND, Ind. – Anthony William “Tony” Kirkman, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, lost his battle with cancer Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 9, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Curtis and Beverly Burton Kirkman, Tony was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School and was […] — (Posted January 5, 2020)

Emily Christen Daugherty Emily Christen Daugherty, 35, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 1. Emily was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 24, 1984. She was a 2003 graduate of Northeastern High School. Emily loved spending time with her children, taking walks and fishing. Emily will be missed by her children, John Ethan Seward and Sophia Marie […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

Ronald Gill Ronald Gill, 82, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by his family in Connersville. He was born on August 18, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio, and is the son of the late Walter Gill and Inez Belle Seeley Gill. On June 27, 1959, he married his wife, Helen. Ron was a member […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

O. Rodger Harris O. Rodger Harris, 74, of Richmond passed away December 29, 2019, in his home after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1945, in Richmond to Okle and Ettra Oler Harris and lived here for the last 12 years. Rodger was self employed. He is survived by his significant other Rhonda Harper, two children […] — (Posted January 2, 2020)

Mary Lou Woolard CAMBRIDGE CITY – Mary Lou Woolard, 87, of Cambridge City, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019, following a short illness. Born November 28, 1932, in Dublin, Indiana, to Les and Louise (Kepler) Donieker, she was the third of their four daughters. Exceptionally proud of her Dublin heritage, she remained close friends with Shirley (Seelig) Castelluccio […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Royla Zoe Cochran Royla Zoe Cochran, 82, passed away on December 24, 2019, Christmas Eve, at Westminster Village, Muncie, Indiana, following a long illness. Born to Roy and Dorothy Mullican August 4, 1937, in Breese, Illinois, she had two sisters to greet her: Rita Lee Doty and Carrie Jo Miller. Royla married Martin Cochran the day after Valentine’s […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)