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.

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)

Jeanne M. Toschlog CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Jeanne M. Toschlog, age 99, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born September 13, 1920, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde Earl and Almeda Fulks Fleagle, Jeanne was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1939 graduate of Centerville High School. Jeanne worked at Perfect Circle […] — (Posted October 22, 2019)

Frank Douglas James Frank Douglas James, age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 19, 2019. He was born April 21, 1979, to Roy and Pamela James in Richmond, Indiana. Frank had lived in Wayne County all of his life. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends. He leaves to cherish his […] — (Posted October 22, 2019)

James Howard Dungan PASCAGOULA, Miss. – James Howard Dungan, age 56, of Pascagoula, Mississippi, died Friday, October 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 16, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Lorraine Klein Dungan, Jim grew up in this community. He was a 1981 graduate of Richmond High School and earned an associate […] — (Posted October 21, 2019)

Martha Jane Schweizer RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Jane Schweizer, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 20, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Born June 30, 1926, in Darke County, Ohio, to Virgil and Lillian Smith Chambers, Martha lived in this area all of her life. She was a driver for Kenart Photography for over 25 […] — (Posted October 21, 2019)

Julia M. Granger Julia M. Granger, 80, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on March 27, 1939, in Fayette County, Indiana, and is the daughter of Dewey N. Border and Edith N. May. On July 2, 1966, she married F. Duane Granger at East Side United Methodist […] — (Posted October 21, 2019)

Barney William Napier Barney William Napier, 70, of Boston, passed away October 18, 2019, in his home. He was born April 9, 1949 in Richmond to Woodrow William and Mabel Lucielle Williams Napier and lived here all of his life. Barney was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Navy. He was retired from the State Hospital and was […] — (Posted October 21, 2019)

Sheila Case Sheila Case, 72, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, October 17 at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 27, 1947, the daughter of Henry “Hank” and Margaret Lock Uhrick. She graduated with the first graduating class of Randolph Southern High School in 1965. Sheila was a bank teller with First Merchants […] — (Posted October 21, 2019)

Jerry Lee Moore MUNCIE- Jerry Lee Moore, 82, passed away on Monday morning, October 14, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1937, in Arba, Indiana, the son of Alvin M. and Marie V. (Martin) Moore. Jerry graduated from Whitewater High School in 1955 and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in […] — (Posted October 20, 2019)

Emma Catherine “Cathy” Rodandello Cox RICHMOND, Ind. – Emma Catherine “Cathy” Rodandello Cox, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones Friday, October 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. All who knew her, know that a special place in Heaven awaits her. Cathy was a lady of strong faith and virtue. […] — (Posted October 20, 2019)

Rebecca J. Reeder Rebecca J. Reeder, 70, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord October 17, 2019. She was born March 28, 1949, to O.H. “Bob” and Dorothy (Smith) Rains of New Castle. She was a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene, where she served on the board and a Sunday School Teacher, also […] — (Posted October 20, 2019)

Dana Marie Augustin Music made Dana Augustin happy, whether it was her own or the songs she performed with her church group, or anything by Billy Joel. But she also loved playing games, telling jokes, drawing, painting, woodworking, and hanging out with a cat named Bubba. She was fond of dropping word-for-word quotes from the many obscure old […] — (Posted October 20, 2019)

Fred Daniel Sr. Fred Daniel Sr., 96, of Richmond, died October 17, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born June 28, 1923, in Monticello, Kentucky to Marshall and Lula Belle Raines Daniel and lived here most of his life. He formerly worked at AVCO and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of […] — (Posted October 20, 2019)

Dennis R. Bryant Dennis R. Bryant, 59, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, October 17 at Reid Health. Born December 9, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Walter, Sr. and Helen Lipscomb Simpson Bryant. Dennis attended Northeastern High School. He had formerly worked as a truck driver and also drove a taxi for many years. […] — (Posted October 18, 2019)

Shaunn Ailene Hurd RICHMOND, Ind. – Shaunn Ailene Hurd, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Survivors include her children, Jacob, Jonah, and Jaylin, all of New Paris, Ohio, and mother, Linda R. Force of Fishers, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, David W. Grizzell. Visitation for Shaunn Ailene Hurd will […] — (Posted October 18, 2019)

Wendell D. “Donnie” Steele Wendell D. “Donnie” Steele, 60, of Cambridge City passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on October 6, 1959 in Fayette County, IN to James A. and Anita L. Golay Steele and had lived in Fayette and Wayne County most of his life. Donnie had been employed by Berline […] — (Posted October 16, 2019)

Margaret Ann Purvis RICHMOND: On October 12, 2019, Margaret Ann Purvis, (aka Margo), at 73 years of age, passed from this earthly plane after a long illness. Residing at Friends Fellowship Community she was comforted in this passing by loved family members, friends and caregivers. While we will grieve her loss, that feeling of loss is only there […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Marjorie A. Gallagher RICHMOND, Ind. – Marjorie A. Gallagher, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 14, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born April 1, 1929, in Fayetteville, Ohio, to Bert J. and Mary Carlton Sheridan, Marjorie lived in this community for over 60 years. She worked at the BMV License Branch for six years and then worked […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Phoebe A. Jordan Phoebe A. Jordan, 83, of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday Oct. 14, 2019 at Reid Health. She was born on May 11, 1936, and raised in Winchester, by parents, Thomas Edgar Perry and Alice Marie (Pierce) Perry. She married Larry Franklin Jordan on June 27, 1959, and together they raised their family in Cambridge […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Teanna Faye West Teanna Faye West received her angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Teanna was born in Rushville, IN on Nov. 5, 1961 to Robert C. and Bonnie (Jones) West. She spent her life in the Greensfork/Hagerstown area. After graduating from Hagerstown H.S. in 1980, she attended IU East, […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Margaret Ann Purvis Margaret Ann Purvis, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Rev. William H. Wyatt Rev. William H. Wyatt, born May 11, 1925 in Berea, KY to Iredell & Reca (Cope) Wyatt, passed away at Home after a lengthy illness on October 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Genevieve (Petitt) Wyatt, son William Henry Jr of Richmond, daughters; Sharon (Ronnie) Coldiron, Gail Wyatt of Richmond, […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Carl Griffith Carl Griffith, 81, of Centerville passed away October 9, 2019, at Ambassador Health after a long illness. He was born October 10, 1937, in Connersville to Carl and Tincey Mattix and lived in this area most of his life. He is survived by his five brothers Marvin, Paul, Raymond, Eugene and Jerry Griffith, one sister […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Rose Marie Dobbs Rose Marie Dobbs 49 of Richmond passed away October 12, 2019 at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born September 2, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio to Michael Clarence Dobbs and Verna Dobbs Booher and lived in this area most of her life. She was a Richmond High School and PJ’s Cosmetology graduate. Rose […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Betty Jean Stohler RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Jean Stohler, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 14, 2019, at Reid Health. Betty was born August 17, 1927, in Mobeetie, Texas, to Emmit and Elma Hogan McCormack and raised in El Reno, Oklahoma. She married M.F. Brady Sr. in 1945 at Mustang Field in El Reno. They moved […] — (Posted October 15, 2019)

Robert E. “Bob” Bailey RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert E. “Bob” Bailey, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 28, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Pearl Jenkins Bailey, Bob lived in Richmond most of his life. He worked in broadcasting, sales, and most recently as a realtor. Bob attended Central […] — (Posted October 13, 2019)

Michael Dean Heacox RICHMOND: Michael Dean Heacox, 50, of Richmond, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born in Richmond on June 2, 1969, to John B. and Sharon (Thalls) Heacox. Mike was a 1988 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He hated Indiana Winters and spent 28 years living in the south, mainly Louisiana and Arkansas. While there, […] — (Posted October 13, 2019)

Dorothy Louise “Dotty” Guffey Dorothy Louise “Dotty” Guffey, age 69, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 23, 1950 in Evansville, IN a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Viola Ayers Gerhart. She had resided in New Castle most of her life and was […] — (Posted October 13, 2019)