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.

Arthur “Art” Lee Whittaker Arthur “Art” Lee Whittaker age 87, died January 21, 2020, a Reid Health after a short illness. He was born April 15, 1932, in Freemont, Ohio to John Arthur Whittaker and Ocie Frances Booher Whittaker. Art attended Bethel A.M.E. Church during his growing years, Rev. W.D. Shannon was Pastor. Art rededicated his life to Christ […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Donna Faye Baird Donna Faye Baird, 67, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18. She was born on December 29, 1952 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Donna lived in Indiana for 50 years, but Tennessee was always her home and she enjoyed spending time there. She worked 3rd shift at Walmart for 27 years. Donna loved […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Earlise M. Atkins Earlise M. Atkins, age 82, a resident of Deerfield, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Sunday January 19, 2020. She was born January 6, 1938, in Livingston, TN a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Ray Vaughn. She had resided in New Castle for most of her life, before moving to Ohio […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Mollie L. Bailey Mollie L. Bailey, 71, of Lewisville passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1948 in Pike County, Kentucky, the daughter of Bonnie Mullins and Bethel (Burke) Mullins-Bentley. Mollie was a 7 time cancer survivor; she was a fighter! She had a strong faith, was a member of Grand […] — (Posted January 23, 2020)

Ronald L. Wickett RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald L. Wickett, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born September 21, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Eugene and Margaret F. Miller Wickett, Ron lived in this community most of his life. He served in the U.S. Air […] — (Posted January 21, 2020)

Dean Horn Dean Horn, 66, formerly of Richmond, living in West College Corner, Indiana, died January 17, 2020, at Hospice of Hamilton, Ohio. He was born February 11, 1953, in Richmond to Ralph and Addie McQueen Horn and lived in this area all his life. Dean owned Deano’s CC Tavern in College Corner. He was a Vietnam […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Jane A. Johnson Jane A. Johnson, 77, of Hagerstown passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, IN. She was born September 2, 1942 in Hagerstown to Rex and Ruth Fisher and had lived most of her life in Hagerstown. She had worked at Perfect Circle and then 10 years in the Hagerstown Elementary […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

James Edgar Weikart James Edgar Weikart, age 84 of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Garden Villa, Bloomington, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on October 13, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana; son of Harvey F. and Lena Buss Weikart. Jim grew up in Fort Wayne, IN […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Tamara Landis Tamara Landis, age 60, passed away at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital on January 11, 2020. She was born March 19, 1959, to Marion and Betty Ann Smullen in Connersville, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory: her companion: Terry Abner; brother: Michael Smullen; two half brothers: Phillip Wright and Virgil Wright; step brother: Richard […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Constance K. Yount Constance K. Yount, 75, of Richmond, passed away January 18, 2020, in Richmond at Reid Health. She was born January 22, 1944 in New Madison, Ohio, and lived in Richmond most of her adult life. She worked as a professional assistant. She is survived by her two children Jeff Sharp and Kristin Lathrop; two grandchildren. […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Charles R. “Charlie” Hyde, Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles R. “Charlie” Hyde, Sr., age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at his home. Born February 23, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph W. and Irene A. Wigmore Hyde, Charlie was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1945 graduate of Richmond High School, a 1951 […] — (Posted January 20, 2020)

Orville C. Williamson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Orville C. Williamson, age 96, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 18, 2020. Born December 30, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester and Laura Bond Williamson, Orville lived in Wayne County all his life. He was a 1943 graduate of Richmond High School. Orville entered the U.S. Army on July 6, 1943, […] — (Posted January 19, 2020)

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)