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.

Karen J. Wallace On Friday, November 1, 2019, Karen J. Wallace, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 67. Karen was born on December 16, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to W. Eugene and Patricia (Russell) Anthony. She attended Sinclair Community College for Early Childhood Education. She married the love of her […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Deloris M. Reece Coning RICHMOND, Ind. – Deloris M. Reece Coning, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 23, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis and Clara Wise Douglas, Deloris was a life-long resident of this community. She had been a member of First Church of […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Gene V. Wise Gene V. Wise, 67, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Hickory Creek. He was born December 23, 1951 at home near Albany, Kentucky a son of William Kimble and Nina Virginia (Kearney) Wise. Gene attended New Castle Chrysler High School and later completed his GED at age […] — (Posted November 3, 2019)

Rosalie Pollack Glazer Rosalie Pollack Glazer, 93 years of age, longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on November 1, 2019. Rosalie was born in Indianapolis on November 6, 1925. She was a member of Beth Boruk and life member of Hadassah. Rosalie is survived by her beloved family, children: Price (Martha) Glazer, Marcee Whalen and Suzanne Glazer; […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)

Thomas Cragg Klute Thomas Cragg Klute, age 99 1/2, died October 27, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, following a short illness. He was the only child of Forest E. Klute and Florence Cragg Klute. He is survived by his oldest son Robert Klute (Carol Schoeffel), and his daughter Ann Brinker (Ron), and three wonderful grandchildren: Mike Brinker (Elizabeth […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)

Cora Sue “Corkey” Brown Poynter If today you woke up to sunshine, it is because laughter, smiles, and love are shining down on you from Heaven. If it is cloudy or rainy, it is because the tears of a clown are raining down on you to send you her love. Cora Sue (Corkey—the Graphic Clown) Brown Poynter left this Earthly […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Mary Lurleen Mercer STRAUGHN – Mary Lurleen Mercer, 87, passed away early Friday morning November 1, 2019, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Thomas E. and Lena M. (Rasner) Ziglar, Mary was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, on December 27, 1931. Mary and her family moved to Indiana in 1939 and […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

William Joseph Warfel ECONOMY: William Joseph Warfel, 49, of Economy, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at IU Methodist Hospital. He was born in Muncie on August 18, 1970 to William R. and Susan (Cronk) Warfel and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. Bill had been employed in the agricultural industry throughout the area. He was an avid […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Beverly T. Richardson Beverly T. Richardson, 91, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. Beverly was born on November 22, 1927, in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of Samuel Edwin and Vyda (Ross) Reynolds. She married Robert Richardson on March 17, 1956, in Richmond and he preceded her […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Larry Dean McCracken Larry Dean McCracken, age 30, passed away October 31, 2019. He was born February 23rd, 1989, to Trish McCracken (Collins). Larry loved his kids and family with all his heart; he would help anyone he could. Larry’s father, Louie Boswell of Texas just recently came into his life. Larry has left behind his mother; four […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Wanda June King Wanda June King, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Monday (October 28, 2019) at Golden Living Center. She was born on June 4, 1930 to Edison Lee and Mary Ethel Charles Byrd in Webster, Indiana. Wanda was married to the love of her life, Virgil King, for 63 years before his passing in […] — (Posted November 1, 2019)

Donna Sue Hampton 1 John 2:17 tells us “The world and its desires pass away, but the person who does the will of God lives forever.” On Sunday, October 27, 2019, surrounded by family and with Jesus holding her hand, Donna Sue Hampton peacefully departed this life at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana due to complications from surgery. […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

Charles Lee Weiss Charles Lee Weiss, 76, of Greens Fork, passed Monday, October 28, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born on November 16, 1942, in Wayne County to Ray M. and Jeanette M. (Merkamp) Weiss and lived most of his life in this area. Charlie graduated from Centerville H.S. in 1961 and then served in the Army […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

Theresa “Terry” Fulton DUBLIN – Theresa “Terry” Fulton, 91, passed away Monday morning October 28, 2019, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late John Melvin and Maxine (Pate) Hayward, Terry was born in Union County, Indiana, on February 25, 1928. She lived most of her life in the Western Wayne community. Terry […] — (Posted October 29, 2019)

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)