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.

Christopher V. Parker Christopher V. Parker, 52, of Richmond passed away September 6, 2019, in his home. He was born October 21, 1966, in Indianapolis to Larry Vastine and Dolores Fix and had lived in California before moving to Richmond several years ago. Christopher was extremely involved in animal rescue and the care of abused/orphaned animals. He is […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Larry Dean Clark Larry Dean Clark, 84, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 6, 2019, at his residence. One of three children of Charles Marion and Ruth Simpson Clark, Larry was born on February 2, 1935, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1953. Larry served his country in the […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Carol Rae Sharp Carol Rae Sharp, 81, formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Fishers, IN. She was born January 15, 1938, to the late Ray and Hazel (Eldridge) Hess. Carol was a retired case manager for the Wayne County Welfare Department and also retired from Meijer in Richmond. Carol is survived by her […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Gerry Grap CAMBRIDGE CITY- Gerry Grap, 93, passed away Thursday afternoon September 5, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Delbert and Hattie Grap, Gerhardt Walter Augustov Grap was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 1, 1926. Gerry was a graduate of Connersville High School and attended two years of college. Gerry […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Joshua David “Josh” Hutzell Joshua David “Josh” Hutzell, 32, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, September 7. Josh was born in Wayne County, Indiana on May 27, 1987. He attended Randolph Southern High School. He formerly worked as a technician at GTI in Greenville, Ohio and most recently worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting and playing […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Connie A. Sawyer Sawyer, Connie A., 62, of Richmond, died Sept. 8. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Jessie James Blevins Jessie James Blevins, 48, was called home by his heavenly father on Saturday, September 6, 2019. Like the warrior he was Jessie fought pancreatic cancer for the last year with courage, strength, and a strong faith, never giving up and remaining strong until his last breath. He was in the home he loved surrounded by […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Betty Jane Emmons RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Jane Emmons, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 9, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born April 7, 1924, in Webster, Indiana, to Orville and Hazel Hinshaw Jennings, Jane lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She retired from Huffy Lawn Mower and D&M Manufacturing. Jane was […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Maurice E. Stolle Maurice E. Stolle, age 87, of Richmond died on Monday (September 9, 2019) at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Richmond on October 7, 1931, to Joseph Stolle Jr. and Viola Sittloh Stolle. Maurice worked at Richmond Gear until it closed in 1986 with 36 years of accredited service and was inspection […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Donald Joe “Joe” Devers II Donald Joe Devers II, 44, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019. He was born September 10, 1974, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. He worked as a Journeyman Carpenter in Clinton, Indiana, and prior to that he was a “Devil Dog” of the United States Marine Corps. Joe is […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Martha A. Shepherd Martha A. Shepherd, age 66, of Williamsburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday (September 8, 2019) at Reid Hospital. Martha was born on May 23, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Henderson and Addie Anderson Holt. She was a lifetime member of the Oak Park Pentecostals. Martha worked for many years as a clerk at the welfare […] — (Posted September 10, 2019)

Larry Marshall Wilson Larry Marshall Wilson, 72, of Richmond, passed away September 6, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born October 5, 1946, in Kentucky to Ronald and Retha Allen Wilson and lived here most of his life. He retired from Belden Corporation and was an Army veteran serving in Korea. He loved his family and is survived […] — (Posted September 9, 2019)

Christopher C. “Chris” York Christopher C. “Chris” York, 48, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7. Chris was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 14, 1970, to Larry D. and Barbara L. Booher York Ward. Chris attended Randolph Southern High School. He formerly worked in construction and enjoyed being a CNC mill operator. Chris was a longtime […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Norma Lee Langley Norma Lee Langley, 78, of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, September 6. She was born on June 10, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana to Walter Ronald and Thelma Lee Warren Perry. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Donald Langley on December 22, 1962. They were blessed with three children and […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Sondra Anne Brickles Sondra Anne Brickles, 73, of Lewisville passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on January 5, 1946 in Elwood, IN, a daughter of the late Donald and Ima Jean (Krume) Crail. Sandy met her husband, Paul Brickles, while serving at Red Lobster on Shadeland Ave. They […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Leslie Wayne “Les” Anderson RICHMOND, Ind. – Leslie Wayne “Les” Anderson, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 17, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Amos and Ethel French Anderson, Les was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Les retired […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Paul Joseph Sherwood Paul Joseph Sherwood, age 74, of Liberty, Indiana passed away on Saturday (August 31, 2019). Paul was born on August 5, 1945 to Arthur Raymond and Katherine Inez Davis Sherwood in Connersville, Indiana. He was a dedicated sports fan, especially when it came to baseball. He had lived in the Liberty and Brownsville area for […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Elijah White Elijah White was born to Danielle and Jared White on Wednesday, September 4 and received his Angel Wings at 2:26 am on Thursday, September 5. Elijah will be missed by his parents, two big brothers, Mason White and Karter White; maternal grandmother, Teresa Amyx; paternal grandparents, Rob & Janet White; paternal grandfather, Pat Murphy; and […] — (Posted September 6, 2019)

Edith K. Powell Edith K. Powell, 98, of Connersville, died early Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. A Union County native, Edith was born March 5, 1921 to Louis and Margaret Irma Dinwiddie Kolb. In 1939, she graduated from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio and attended classes at Miami University. Edith married Charles […] — (Posted September 6, 2019)

Sandra Marschand Doherty Sandra Marschand Doherty of Richmond, Indiana, passed away September 3, 2019, at the age of 75. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, she was born Sandra Dale Marschand on March 22, 1944, to Lillian Donnabel Marschand (Boren) and Orland Dale Marschand, in Fort Wayne, IN. After her marriage to Michael John Doherty of Richmond on […] — (Posted September 5, 2019)

Vivian K. Moles Vivian K. Moles, 84, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born November 20, 1934 to the late Raymond Apsley and Marjorie Huber Apsley. On July 7, 1952, she married Barney Moles in Liberty; they were able to spend 57 years together before he passed away on March 18, 2009. Vivian […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Linda J. Ford EATON, Ohio – Linda J. Ford, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 26, 1936, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, to H. Russell and Elsie Victoria “Betty” Betts Hartzler, Linda lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Larry A. Johnson Larry A. Johnson, 68, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on September 1, 2019. He was born February 5, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to Elvis and Georgia Johnson. Larry loved to travel to the casino, Traders World, Fairs, Jungle Jims, and Gatlinburg. He is survived by his spouse Jennifer Johnson; daughter Annie Ashwill (John Richardson); step […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Sarah “Sally” A. Wynn Sarah “Sally” A. Wynn, 85, formerly of Connersville, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at Community Hospital South, Greenwood surrounded by her loving family. The only child of Sherley A. and Maude Case Barrett, Sally was born in Connersville on September 18, 1933. Sally graduated from Connersville High School and attained her Bachelor and Master […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Rita E. Bruck Rita E. Bruck, daughter of Reid Cox and Louise Cox, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. Rita, born December 29, 1926, was a lifelong Richmond, Indiana resident. She married the love of her life, Leo W. Bruck, on January 9, 1946, on his return from the World War II Pacific Theater. Leo preceded […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

David Allen Stearns David Allen Stearns, 50, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 12, 1969, in Connersville, Indiana, to Clifford and Beulah Stearns. David served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War as part of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. He was a master marksman. […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Norma L. “Jimmie” Stacker Norma L. “Jimmie” Stacker, 95, of Richmond, died August 30, 2019, at Arbor Trace. She was born December 31, 1923, in Elberta, Michigan to Don and Ruby Stiles Rickett and moved here six years ago from Owosso, Michigan. She formerly worked as a bank vice president, and retired from the Shiawassee County, Michigan, Courts. She […] — (Posted September 3, 2019)

William E. Lindsey Jr. William E. Lindsey Jr. August 1, 1936 – August 30, 2019 Arrangements will be announced by Community Family Funeral Home — (Posted September 3, 2019)

Cathy West Cathy West, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 29, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 30, 1958, to William and Sally West. Cathy loved to do crafts, write poems, watch cooking shows and most of all Cathy loved to spend time with her kids, grandkids and loved her animals. She is […] — (Posted September 3, 2019)

Daniel R. McCurdy CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Daniel R. McCurdy, age 39, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at his home. Born May 26, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donnie and Tami Noble McCurdy, Dan was a lifelong resident of Centerville. He was a 1998 graduate of Centerville High School. Dan worked for his dad in […] — (Posted August 31, 2019)