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.

Vicki Renee McClaskey Vicki Renee McClaskey, 62, of Richmond, died October 26, 2019, at her home after a short illness. She was born September 2, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Louis Eugene and Lucille Coffey McClaskey and lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters Kale (Ed Salvarria) McClaskey and Iman […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

Sondra R. Clay Sondra R. Clay, 60, of Eaton, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 27, 2019 after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 5, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to her parents, Donald R. and Nita (Abrams) Burke. Sondra was preceded in death by her Father; maternal grandparents, Madeline and […] — (Posted October 28, 2019)

Carl Edward Owen Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Carl Edward Owen Jr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Reid Health. Born June 1, 1935, in Muncie, Indiana, to Carl Edward and Mildred Smith Owen Sr., Carl lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1955 graduate of Richmond High School. Carl worked at […] — (Posted October 28, 2019)

Jamie Renee (Guarisco) Pickett CAMBRIDGE CITY- Jamie Renee Pickett passed away Sunday morning October 27, 2019, at the home of her uncle in Richmond, Indiana. Jamie was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 29, 1977. Jamie had an Associate Degree and worked in the healthcare field. She moved to the Cambridge City community 13 years ago with her mother. […] — (Posted October 28, 2019)

Brian D. Ferguson Brian D. Ferguson, age 65, of Richmond, died Friday evening (October 25, 2019) at Reid Health. He was born on April 2, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana to Laurence and Madelyn Ashley Ferguson and had live in Richmond all of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and a retired employee of […] — (Posted October 28, 2019)

David L. Williams David L. Williams, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Reid Health. If you have any information regarding David’s family, please call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted October 28, 2019)

Carl Edward Wilson Carl Edward Wilson, 88, of Centerville went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2019 after a short illness. He was born November 20, 1930, in Richmond to Oren and Marie Bage Wilson. Carl resided in Richmond until he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1951 returning to the Richmond area (Centerville) in […] — (Posted October 28, 2019)

Sheila Ann (Osborne) Zimmerman Sheila Ann (Osborne) Zimmerman, 65, of Winchester, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at her home. She was born July 16, 1954, in Harlan, Kentucky, to Edgar Willis and Ora Golden (Muncy) Osborne. Sheila was a 1972 graduate of Winchester Community High School. She graduated cum laude in […] — (Posted October 27, 2019)

Dolores Ann Carter Dolores Ann Carter, 83, of Richmond, died October 26, 2019, at Golden Living Center Golden Rule after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born September 8, 1936 in Rossburg, Ohio, to Leroy and Mildred Pitsenbarger McEldowney and lived here most of her life. She worked as a cook at the Lampost, Jerry’s, and Lion’s […] — (Posted October 27, 2019)

Beth Tiemann-Thompson Beth Tiemann-Thompson, age 64, left us after battling cancer in the early morning of October 19, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, to parents George and Etta Jane Tiemann. Beth had an Associate’s Degree in Child Development and went on to pursue a career for C.A.E.C.I. Headstart Program as an Assistant Teacher for 20 […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Johnny D. “John” Hicks Johnny D. “John” Hicks, 67, of Connersville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. John was born in Albany, Kentucky, August 12, 1952, to Harold and LaDonna Hoover Hicks, both of whom preceded him in death. In 1970, he graduated from Tri High School in Henry County where he had been a […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Larry Gene “Bear” Harris Larry Gene “Bear” Harris, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 25, 2019. Larry was born on March 11, 1937, the son of Harlan Eugene and Margaret Bane Harris. He attended school in Greens Fork before graduating with the Economy High School Class of 1955. Larry married the former Jewel Stanley […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Margaret A. Wright RICHMOND, Ind. – Margaret A. Wright, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 25, 2019, at Reid Health. Born February 2, 1930, in Bremen, Indiana, to James and Laura Neher Doub, Maggie was a 1948 graduate of Connersville High School. She lived in Richmond since 1952. Maggie was the City Clerk from November 1972 […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Nina A. Franklin RICHMOND, Ind. – Nina A. Franklin, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 11, 1925, in Bloomfield, Indiana, to Chalmer Chester and Alma Laughlin Warren, Nina was a 1945 graduate of Bloomfield High School. She moved to Richmond in 1960. Nina and her husband, Gaylord, formerly owned […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Jack G. Smith GREENWOOD, Ind. – Jack G. Smith, age 79, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his home. Jack was born July 27, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to William and Grace Lincoln Smith. He was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School, where he was a 1958-59 All-State Offensive Tackle for the Red […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Catherine Mae Gibson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Catherine Mae Gibson, age 90, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 29, 1929, in Connersville, Indiana, to Raymond and Florence Glover Morris, Catherine was a 1947 graduate of Connersville High School. She moved to Liberty, Indiana, where she worked as a cook for the Union […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Judy A. Canterbury Judy A. Canterbury, 70, of Cambridge City, died at her home on Friday, October 25, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born in Loudon, TN on March 2, 1949 to Eules and Naomi (Lynn) Lambert and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Judy was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, a […] — (Posted October 26, 2019)

Joyce Brower CAMBRIDGE CITY – Joyce Brower, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 24, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Robert Watson and Dortha Mae (Newell) Gift, Joyce was born in Converse, Indiana, on April 6, 1935. Joyce grew up in the first cottage on Tippecanoe Lake, which was built […] — (Posted October 25, 2019)

Paul G. Fisher DUBLIN- Paul G. Fisher, 70, went to heaven holding the hand of God on Thursday October 24, 2019. A son of the late Malcolm and Ruby (Shephard) Fisher, Paul was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 10, 1949. Paul has lived most of his life in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted October 25, 2019)

Otis L. Busby Jr. Otis L. Busby Jr., known to many as “Buddy,” passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 7:25 a.m. in Warsaw’s Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 80 years old and a resident of Beaver Dam Lake. Born on June 19, 1939, Buddy was the son of Otis Busby, Sr. and Evelyn (Blankenship) Busby. He was […] — (Posted October 25, 2019)

Sharon Sue “Susie” (Andrews) Farmer Sharon “Susie” Farmer, 72, of Carlos, conquered her earthly battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), taking Jesus’s hand and traveling to her heavenly home Oct. 23, with loving family witnessing her victory. She was born July 9, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Glen and Virginia (Bales) Andrews. She was a 1966 graduate of […] — (Posted October 25, 2019)

Keith Rankin On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Keith Rankin left his earthly home to be with his creator. Keith is survived by his wife Patricia (Weisbrod). Keith and Pat were married for 69 years, and she was truly the love of his life. Keith and Pat had four children – Denise Ward (Indianapolis), Darrell (Sherry) Rankin (Centerville), […] — (Posted October 25, 2019)

Lela Brock Lela Brock, 90, of Richmond passed away October 21, 2019, at Arbor Trace after a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1929, in Lake, Kentucky, to Virgil and Louise Rowland Brock and was a Richmond resident for seventy years. She retired from PRC after twenty-three years and subsequently sold Stanley Home Products, cleaned houses […] — (Posted October 24, 2019)

Betty Louise Remmler Whipple Betty Louise Remmler Whipple, 92, passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace on Monday, October 21, 2019. Betty was born on October 24, 1926, in Greensburg, IN to Clarence and Bessie Lacey Remmler where she spent most of her childhood. Upon graduating from Harrisburg High School, she immediately went to work in Connersville for McQuay Norris. […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Hannelore “Honey” F. Lake Hannelore (Honey) F. Lake, age 75, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Monday, 21 October 2019. Honey was from Dinkelsbuhl, Germany and came to the United States as the wife of MSG (Ret.) Thomas Lake (deceased). She is preceded by four sons and survived by her children Thomas (Stella Cook) Lake, James Lake, Karen (Tim) […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Gerald L. Elliott RICHMOND, Ind. – Gerald L. Elliott, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at The Springs of Richmond. Born October 8, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde J. and Helen L. McBrayer Elliott, Gerald was a lifelong resident of this community. He attended Richmond High School and Ivy Tech Community College. Gerald […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Samella Hampton-Vanmeter Samella Hampton-Vanmeter was called home to be with the Lord on Friday October 18, 2019. She was born July 22, 1941, in Tuscumbia, AL to the late King Herold and Beatrice Scruggs Bonds. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a long time member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist church after moving to […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Carolyn Sue Davidson Carolyn Sue Davidson passed away at Reid Health on October 23, 2019. She was born November 22, 1947, in Richmond, and spent all of her life here. She was a mid-term 1966 graduate of Richmond Senior High. She was a lifelong animal lover and enjoyed nature, art and poetry. She leaves behind a son: Mark […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Billy Ray Fields Billy Ray Fields, age 80, passed away at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule on October 22, 2019. He was born November 19, 1938, to Ellis and Virgie Fields in Richmond, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memory; two sons: Patrick Fields and Eric Walters; and three sisters: Donna Bowers, Phyllis Caucher and Joyce Holt. Graveside services […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)

Oma Gregory DUNREITH- Oma Gregory, 91, passed away at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late Wesley and Bessie (Smith) Gregory, Oma was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on January 18, 1928. Oma moved to Rush and Henry County, Indiana, in 1952 and had lived in Florida and Michigan before moving to Dunreith […] — (Posted October 23, 2019)