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.

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)

Carlie B. Thomas Carlie B. Thomas, age 72, passed away at Reid Health on January 22, 2020. He was born October 23, 1947, to Bertha Thomas in Manchester, Kentucky. Carlie had lived in Wayne County most of his life. He had worked at Richmond Wayne Works until their closing; and then he worked for many years at Apple […] — (Posted January 30, 2020)

Donna S. Smock RICHMOND, Ind. – Donna S. Smock, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, finished her walk on earth and began her new one in Heaven with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born September 5, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Marvin and Janice Ileen Brown Bostick, Donna was a […] — (Posted January 30, 2020)

Roy Eugene Beasley Roy Eugene Beasley, 92, formerly of Connersville, a resident of Greenwood, Indiana, since March of 2018, passed away late Sunday evening, January 26, 2020 at Franciscan Hospice House, Indianapolis. He was born on September 7, 1927 in Bedford, Indiana, and was raised by his grandparents. On June 30, 1949, Roy married the former Alma E. […] — (Posted January 29, 2020)

Preston Everett “Butch” Ferrell Jr. Preston Everett “Butch” Ferrell Jr., age 66, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday January 25, 2020. He was born May 9, 1953, in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Preston Everett and Lillian Vincent Ferrell. He had lived in New Castle all of his life and attended New Castle schools. Butch has […] — (Posted January 29, 2020)

Mary Elizabeth McCullum Mary Elizabeth (Spotts) McCullum of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on January 24, 2020. Mary was born on December 13, 1932 to Allen F Spotts and Louise E (Tice) Spotts on their farm in Wayne County, Indiana. She attended Centerville High School where she graduated in 1951 and went on to earn both her Bachelor of […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Toby Ann Tubesing Maze Toby Ann Tubesing Maze, age 81, formerly of Brownsville, passed away on January 25, 2020 while a resident at Christina Place in Franklin, IN. Toby was born on July 31, 1938 in Richmond, IN to the late Verlin Tubesing and Lucille Setser Tubesing. On May 19, 1957, she married Lowell R. Maze in Richmond, IN. […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Robert J. “Bob” Lawrence Robert J. “Bob” Lawrence, age 87, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away at 4:30 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020, in the ER at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Bob was born April 17, 1932, in Braffetsville, Ohio to the late Elmer & Margie (Balling) Lawrence. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Kenneth “Ken” J. Abernathy Kenneth “Ken” J. Abernathy, 87, of New Madison, Ohio passed away late Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on October 11, 1932, in Greenville, to the late Kenneth, Sr. and Marjorie (West) Abernathy. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

N. Maxine Burt N. Maxine Burt, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on August 27, 1927, in Hollansburg, Ohio, to the late Marcus and Ruth (Lodenslager) Spencer. In addition to her parents, Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, Howard B. Burt, […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)

Ronald Joseph Kerrigan Ronald Joseph Kerrigan, age 82, of Greenfield passed away January 23, 2020 at Greenfield Healthcare. He was born November 16, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Harold J. and Thelma M. (Osborn) (Kerrigan) Busby. Ron was a 1955 graduate of GOV I P Gray High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at […] — (Posted January 28, 2020)