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.

Bradley Steven Powell RICHMOND, Ind. – Bradley Steven Powell, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a short illness Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 22, 1956, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to Raymond and Juanita M. Robinson Powell, Brad lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1975 […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Peggy Lorraine Bass Peggy Lorraine Bass, 73, went to be with the Lord on August 26th after a long valiantly fought battle. She was born on May 5, 1946, to LeMoine Hinshaw & Wilma Meyers. She was a member of Bethel Chapel. She loved crafting and often made homemade cards & gifts for others. She was a prayer […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Gertrude Carter Gertrude Carter, 94, of Richmond, Indiana, made her journey home on August 19, 2019. She departed this life peacefully at Golden Living Nursing Home. She was born on November 6, 1924 in Allen, Alabama to Mary and Ellis Armstead. Gertrude moved to Richmond, Indiana, in 1943 and was married to David Carter. To this union […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Richard Allen Martin Richard Allen Martin, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on August 23, 2019. He was born October 14, 1950, to James T. and Georgia Martin in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by a brother: Ricky Kevin Martin and a sister: Ramona Martin. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife. There […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Micheal D. Reneau Micheal D. Reneau, 63, of Richmond, died at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born in New Castle on October 9, 1955, to David and Delores (Belt) Reneau, and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: His wife, Fawn (Crawford) Reneau; four children, […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Douglas E. Mullen Douglas E. Mullen, age 75, of Straughn, died Saturday afternoon (August 24, 2019) at his residence. He was born in Henry County, Indiana, on June 5, 1944, to Floyd and Edna Polston Mullen and had lived in this area most of his life. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army retiring in 1983 with […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Samantha Davis Samantha Davis, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2019. She was born April 11, 1987, to Virginia Brubaker and James Hardesty in Richmond, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother: Virginia (Duane) Brubaker; father: James (Linda Berkenstock) Hardesty; two children: BrookeLynn J. Davis and Calvin C. Fairchild; sister: Amanda C. (Donald) […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Mark “Red Man” or “Red” Fultz LEWISVILLE- Mark “Red Man” or “Red” Fultz, 70 passed away Friday evening August 23, 2019 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in New Castle, Indiana, with his family by his side. Mark was born in Rushville, Indiana, on April 25, 1949 and graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1967. Mark was employed by Chrysler […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Linda (Avila) VanMeter With profound sadness we announce the passing of Linda (Avila) VanMeter our loving and devoted mother and a friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 23, 2019. She left us peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas to Blas and Guadalupe Avila. Linda grew up […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Shelby Reed Shelby Reed, age 49, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born November 6, 1969, to Nelson Reed and Diana Reed in Richmond, Indiana. Shelby was a homemaker and a Wayne County resident most of her life. She was an artist, loved butterfly’s, decorating and […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Gabriel D. Geis Gabriel D. Geis, 35, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, August 23, 2019, at Reid Health, Richmond, Indiana. A life-long resident of Connersville, he was born October 31, 1983, one of two children of Keith and Debra Cummins Geis, and was a 2002 graduate of Connersville High School. Gabriel was a member of St. Gabriel […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Robin Brown Robin Brown, 68, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on August 18, 2019. Robin was born to George Stanley and Jane Alice Brown on August 28, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana. Robin worked for close to 30 years at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was a native of Indiana but moved to Parker, Colorado, to be […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Janice R. Baker Janice R. Baker, age 61, of Richmond, died on Monday (August 19, 2019) at Reid Health. She was born on July 7, 1958, in Dearborn, Michigan to Charles and Mary Lou Mann O’Bryant. She was a graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and had lived in this area since 2009. Janice was a homemaker and […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Norma Lee (Pax) Irvin Norma Lee Irvin (nee Pax), age 93, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died August 21, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald D. Irvin, devoted mother of Ron (Loiann) Irvin, Becky (Jerry) McCanna, Sheri (Mark) Vorholt, Teri Irvin, and Pam (Len) Thomas, and loving grandmother of Spencer and Jordan (Summer) Irvin, Kevin (Christine), […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)

James Hauck James Hauck, age 69, passed away on August 21, 2019. He was born April 16, 1950, to James and Elizabeth Hauck in Huntington, Indiana. He enjoyed sitting in his recliner watching westerns, motorcycles, jazz and shooting pool. He is survived by his wife: Donna Jean Hauck; five sons: Tommy, Chad, Brad, Jamie and Kayden; four […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)

Mary Ellen Cole Mary Ellen Cole, age 87, formerly of Cambridge City, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, IN. She was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Henry County, Indiana, to John & Ethel Myers and lived in Cambridge City from 1965 – 2014. Mary graduated from Raleigh High School and then worked […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)

Janet Carol Tincher Janet Carol Tincher, age 78, of Brookville, Indiana died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville. Born November 28, 1940, in Collinsville, Ohio, she was one of seven children born to the late Carlos & Bertha (McWhorter) Tincher. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brookville. In her […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)

Thomas E. VanCamp Thomas E. VanCamp, 58, of New Paris, OH, died suddenly on Tuesday morning August 20, 2019. Born August 7, 1961, he was a son of Jeanette (Farno) VanCamp-Jessee. He was the owner of Hair Bazaar 2000 in Richmond and also worked as a hot shot truck driver for the last several years. He enjoyed boating, […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)

Tonya Bryant Tonya Bryant, 50, of Richmond passed away August 21, 2019, in her home after a long illness. She was born October 14, 1968, in Coco Beach, Florida to Jerry Sr. and Helen Hensley Goodlin and lived here most of her life. Tonya was a CNA. She is survived by her five children Jennifer Bryant, Siera […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Christine Ann (Stump) Addison Christine Ann (Stump) Addison, 67, of Mooreland, Indiana, passed from this world into the hands of God after an extended illness on Monday morning, August 19, 2019. Chris was born on October 24, 1951 and raised in Union City, Indiana prior to living in Muncie, Kokomo, and Richmond. Her father; Donald A Stump (Stumpie) preceded […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Ralph D. Loyd Jr. Ralph D. Loyd Jr., 93, of Spiceland, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Rush County to the late Ralph D. and Minnie (McMichael) Loyd Sr. Ralph retired as a Trackman from the B&O Railroad in 1987. He was a Veteran of the U.S. […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

James Earl Evans Connersville, Ind. – James Earl Evans, age 79, of Connersville and Rushville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Majestic Care of Connersville. If you have any information regarding James’ family, please call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Janet Louise Berry Janet Louise Berry, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 29, 1940, in Henry County, Indiana, to Clyde Warren and Rosamond Janet Brooks Gray, Janet was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a 1958 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Janet formerly worked as an […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr. William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr. passed away August 12, 2019, at the young age of 60. He was born August 28, 1958, in Richmond to William Richard and Edna Elizabeth Soper Heath Sr. He lived with his eldest sister LaWanna Duvall of Cambridge City and oldest nephew Shawn Duvall where he died. Both of his […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Lori J. Dupree Lori J. Dupree, age 48, passed away at Reid Health on August 6, 2019. She was born April 5, 1971, in Greenville, Ohio. Lori loved helping people, being outdoors, gardening and planting flowers. She also enjoyed being with family and friends. She is survived by two daughters: Koesha Sparks (Rodney) and Crystal Sparks; her mother: […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Ralph D. Loyd Jr. Ralph D. Loyd Jr., 93, of Spiceland, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Rush County to the late Ralph D. and Minnie (McMichael) Loyd Sr. Ralph retired as a Trackman from the B&O Railroad in 1987. He was a Veteran of the U.S. […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Richard William Heath, Jr. William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr. passed way August 12, 2019 at the young age of 60. He was born August 28, 1958 in Richmond to William Richard and Edna Elizabeth Soper Heath Sr. He lived with his eldest sister LaWanna Duvall of Cambridge City and oldest nephew Shawn Duvall where he died. Both of his […] — (Posted August 21, 2019)

Hallie Maxine Thompson Revalee Hallie Maxine Thompson Revalee, 88, passed away Monday morning August 19, 2019, at Country Charm Senior Living Center in Greenwood, Indiana, after a long illness. She had previously lived in Greensburg, Indiana, for over fifty-five years. Maxine was the first child of Ray and Helen Cooper Thompson, born in Connersville on March 11,1931. Maxine spent […] — (Posted August 20, 2019)

Charles William “Bill” Miller II Charles William Miller II, 69, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2019 in Lynn following an automobile accident. Bill was born March 18, 1950 in Richmond to the late Charles William I and Martha Jane Miller. He was a member of the first graduating class of Northeastern High School in 1968 […] — (Posted August 20, 2019)

Lela Freed Pershing – Lela Freed, 94, of Pershing passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on August 7, 2019. A daughter of the late Otto and Helena Fern (Myers) Freed, Lela was born in Washington County, Indiana, on April 15, 1925. She had lived in Salem, Indiana, prior to moving to the Western Wayne community 69 […] — (Posted August 19, 2019)