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.

Douglas Graf Douglas Graf of Richmond, Indiana went to meet his dad on the beautiful mountain top in heaven on February 14, 2020 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. He was born May 26, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana to Art and Goldena Graf and lived in the Centerville, Richmond area his entire life. He is survived […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

Mary E. Treep Mary E. Treep, 94, of Richmond died Saturday February 8, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 10, 1925 in Richmond to Steven and Callie Mains O’Connor and lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker and foster mother. Mary was an avid bowler and horseshoe thrower. She was […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

Joan Ward Joan Ward, 91, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 11 at Reid Health. She was born in Randolph County, Indiana on December 4, 1928, the daughter of Oliver William and Myrtle Glenn Moore Thornburg, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1946 graduate of Lynn High School. Joan worked as […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

William “Bill” Richard Norman, Jr. Mr. William “Bill” Richard Norman, Jr., 73, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, February 11. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on March 26, 1946, to William Richard “Dick”, Sr. and Antoinette Elizabeth “Toni” Delucio Norman. Bill was a 1965 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He was retired after a long career […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

William Ramey William Ramey, age 61, passed away at Greenville Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio, on February 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 24, 1958, to Beverly Estes, in New York. He leaves to cherish his memory, his partner of many years: Teresa Shaffer; son: Donnie Ramey; four grandchildren: Jerricka Ramey, […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

Joshua William Smith Joshua William Smith, 31, was born December 15, 1988 in Richmond, Indiana to Bill and Deanna Smith. God has freed him from all addictions that controlled his life for many years. He lost his earthly battle and died unexpectedly on February 8, 2020 in Winchester, Indiana. He lived most of his life in Richmond, he […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

Ofc. Kenneth Reid Lester RICHMOND, Ind. – Ofc. Kenneth Reid Lester, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, February 10, 2020, at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 19, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, to State Trooper Donald Reid and Marjory Elizabeth Jackson Lester, Kenny lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a […] — (Posted February 18, 2020)

Randy M. Johnson Randy M. Johnson, age 61, a New Castle resident passed away Thursday February 13,2020 at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 2, 1958 in Indianapolis IN, a son of the late Marvin and Lucille Hammer Johnson. He had resided in New Castle since 1987 and was a machinist by trade and had […] — (Posted February 16, 2020)

M. Maxine Dowell Dowell, M. Maxine, 101, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Arbor Trace. Born October 17, 1918, in Randolph County, Indiana, to Landy and Clona Kolp Norris, Maxine lived in Richmond most of her life. She was an amazing caretaker of her family and enjoyed playing bunco. Maxine was a member of the […] — (Posted February 14, 2020)

Carl A. Christy Carl A. Christy, age 80 originally from Richmond, passed away on February 2, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Spring, TX. He was born in Richmond Indiana October 14, 1939 to the late Harry and Ida (Seaney) Christy. He graduated from Richmond High with his class of 1958.Carl married Linda Jo Clark in 1965 in ST […] — (Posted February 14, 2020)

Frederic A. Morgan Centerville – Mr. Frederic A. Morgan, 71, passed away on Tuesday, February 11 at Reid Health. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 14, 1948 to Frederic Julian “Fritz” and Marion Neuman Morgan. Fred was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Indiana University. Fred married […] — (Posted February 14, 2020)

Lee J. Fisher Richmond – Lee J. Fisher 90 of Richmond passed away February 11, 2020 in his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born November 30, 1929 in Brookville, Ohio to Leo and Dovie Schwerking Fisher and lived here most of his life. He served in the Army He retired from Con-Rail in 1983 […] — (Posted February 14, 2020)

B. Beth Schenkel B. Beth Schenkel, 91, of Milton, passed away at her home Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. She was born in Connersville to John P. and Elsie P. Toms Jones and had lived all of her life in the Posey Twp. Fayette County area. She had served as trustee and assessor for 23 years in Posey Twp. […] — (Posted February 13, 2020)

Walter Jackson “Jack” Thomas Walter Jackson “Jack” Thomas, 66, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Heritage House of New Castle following a lengthy illness. He was born March 28, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Walter E. and Marjorie Lee (McWilliams) Thomas. […] — (Posted February 13, 2020)

Margaret Deloris Maxie Margaret Deloris Maxie, 76, of Connersville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. One of eight children of Roy and Ruby Vannata Kiskaden, Margaret was born in Laurel on April 10, 1943. She was raised in the Laurel area and attended school there. In 1961, Margaret […] — (Posted February 12, 2020)

Karen Marie (Verpooten) Fletcher Karen Marie (Verpooten) Fletcher, age 76, of St. Marys, Ohio passed away on February 10, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born on July 21, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Leonard “Curly” and Delores (Girard) Verpooten. Karen is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 29 years, Glenn […] — (Posted February 12, 2020)

Joseph M. Cox Joseph M. Cox, age 59, of Richmond, died Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Joe was born in Richmond on October 21, 1960 to Bud and Billie Cox and had lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and was employed as a letter carrier […] — (Posted February 12, 2020)

Janet S. “Jan” Herrmann RICHMOND, Ind. – Janet S. “Jan” Herrmann, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born November 19, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emmett W. “Pop” and Icea N. Plankenhorn Parrish, Jan lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life, but had lived in Halls, […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Norma Eileen Edwards RICHMOND, Ind. – Norma Eileen Edwards, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born March 3, 1936, in Parker City, Indiana, to John and Bernice Lamb Van Pelt, Norma lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Green Township High School in 1954. Norma worked as […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Janet S. Marker RICHMOND, Ind. – Janet S. Marker, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at Reid Health. Born October 15, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clem and Susan Dickinson Sheafer, Janet was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School. Janet was a member of the […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Pastor Joseph Charles Blalock Sr. MUNCIE, Ind. – Pastor Joseph Charles Blalock Sr., age 72, of Muncie, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, February 8, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Pastor Joe was born on March 20, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama, to Joseph Grady and Juanita B. Watkins Blalock. He grew […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Norma Eileen Edwards RICHMOND, Ind. – Norma Eileen Edwards, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Arrangements pending at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Deloris B. Donathan Deloris Donathan, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020, at Rose Bud Village. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on September 23, 1943 to the late Arthur Edward and Inez Bernice Jeffers Scott. On April 29, 1961 Deloris married John Henry Donathan who was by her side at the time […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

Kimberlee Michael Reynolds Kimberlee Michael Reynolds, 46, of Richmond passed away February 5, 2020. She was born December 26, 1973, in Richmond to Michael J. Reynolds and Carol Soper. She lived in various place including Brownsville, Texas, before moving back four years ago. She is survived by her grandmother Barbara Nelson of Marion, her father Michael (Mary Kay) […] — (Posted February 8, 2020)

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)