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.

William Vaughn Wicker Sr. Winchester – William Vaughn Wicker Sr., 55, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond with loving family around him. A son of the late William and Evelyn (Haler) Wicker, he was born on July 26, 1963 in New Castle. He attended Union City High School where he played tennis and took […] — (Posted June 26, 2019)

Eugene Hale Eugene Hale, 90, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born on July 18, 1928, in Casey County Kentucky to Claude and Minnie Hale. He lived in this community most of his life. Eugene was retired from Whisenhunt Construction and was a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. […] — (Posted June 26, 2019)

Nancy Serrani Nancy Serrani, 92 of Huntley, Illinois, died peacefully, June 22, 2019, at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born March 24, 1927 the daughter of Nicholas and Rose Cassetta. On June 25, 1950 she married Nicholas Serrani. Nancy was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She […] — (Posted June 26, 2019)

Anthony Hockett Anthony Hockett, 50, passed away at Golden Living Center-Oak Drive, on June 22, 2019. He was born May 8, 1969, to Deborah Hockett Westfall in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his mother. There will be no public services. Community Family Funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted June 26, 2019)

Carl Sorrell Carl Sorrell, 71, of Richmond passed away June 26, 2019, at Heritage House after a long illness. He was born July 24, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, to Jasper R. and Evelyn Wolfe Sorrell; he was a longtime resident of Preble County before moving to Richmond 20 years ago. He was an Army veteran who served […] — (Posted June 26, 2019)

Carol Ann (Sturwold) Fox Carol Ann Fox, 75, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Family and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Community Bible Church, 4141 Nickel Plate Road, Milton, Indiana […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Arlena Mae Morefield Arlena Mae Morefield, 69, of Liberty, died Saturday morning, June 22, 2019, at her residence. Arlena was a native of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, born June 11, 1950, to Robert C. and Virginia Wells Begley. She attended school in Stanton, Kentucky. On July 16, 1966, she was married in Kentucky to Jerry G. Morefield and they […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Beulah P. Holt Former Connersville resident Beulah P. Holt, 87, of Richmond, died early Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Beulah was born in Connersville on January 31, 1932 to Dora and Midda Tanksley Halstead. After graduating from Orange High School in 1950, she married Bernard D. Holt on August 11, 1950 in Connersville. […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Jacqueline Schmidt Vadakin Jacqueline Schmidt Vadakin, 89, of Cambridge City passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Golden Rule Living Center in Richmond. She was born on April 30, 1930, in Muncie, IN to Elmer and Edna (Turner) Condon. She attended the Centerville Church of the Nazarene. Jacqueline was active at the Western Wayne Senior Center at […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

The Rev. Larue Griffin The Rev. Larue Griffin went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2019. He was born to the late Rev. Robert Lester Griffin and Paralee Mastin in Gurley, Alabama, on March 30, 1933. He is a veteran of the United States Navy. Rev. Griffin accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord when […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Justin James Jones Justin James Jones, age 38, passed away at his residence on June 19, 2019. He was born January 19, 1981, to Dennis Jones and Lesia Moore Duke, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin was a FFA member during high school; he graduated with the class of ‘99 at National Trail High School. He was currently employed at […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Billy Joe Hollingsworth RICHMOND, Ind. – Billy Joe Hollingsworth, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born February 24, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Denver R. and Mae V. Bush Hollingsworth, Billy Joe lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School. Billy Joe […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Edna Ruth Phillips Taylor RICHMOND, Ind. – Edna Ruth Phillips Taylor, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at Rosebud Village. Born June 11, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph E. and Harriet L. Bogue Phillips, Edna was a lifelong resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1947, earned a bachelor’s […] — (Posted June 25, 2019)

Retha Helen Hendershot Retha Helen Hendershot, 99, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Rosebud Village in Richmond. She was born on Feb. 10, 1920 in Oswley County, KY to Tilman H. and Emma (Herd) Hale. She enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening and growing flowers. Retha volunteered at Hobe Sound Bible College. She is […] — (Posted June 24, 2019)

Earl Manuel Baker Earl Manuel Baker, 91, a longtime resident of the Economy area, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville Ohio, where he had recently resided. He was born in New Paris, OH on March 5, 1928 to David Boyer and Clare (Schroeder) Baker. He resided and farmed in the Economy area for […] — (Posted June 24, 2019)

Ruth Alberta Sparks DeLucio Ruth Alberta Sparks DeLucio, 89, of Richmond, died June 21, 2019, at her home with her family. She was born December 12, 1929, in Louden County, Tennessee, to Clyde and Katherine McDonald Sparks and lived here most of her life. She retired from Johns Manville Corporation. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church […] — (Posted June 23, 2019)

Shirley Ann Brown Shirley Ann Brown, 86, of Tampa, Florida, who has family in Wayne County, Indiana, passed away June 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; father, Everett Haustetter; mother, Vivian Haustetter; step-mother, Lee Haustetter; brother, Robert Haustetter; granddaughter, Stephanie Lane and special friend, Jared Smith. Shirley is survived by her sons, Michael […] — (Posted June 23, 2019)

Chad Roger Shearer CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Chad Roger Shearer, age 40, of Centerville, Indiana, passed on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Reid Health. Born May 3, 1979, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lowell Wayne and Kathy Lewis Shearer, Chad was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He previously worked at Rogers Engineering & Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Cambridge City, […] — (Posted June 21, 2019)

Cecil McIntosh Cecil McIntosh, 79, of Richmond died June 19, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born September 10, 1939, in Kentucky to Telman and Mary Spicer McIntosh and lived here 52 years. He retired from Wayne Corporation, where he was a foreman. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the […] — (Posted June 21, 2019)

Basil E. Brinkley Basil E. Brinkley, 63, of Denver, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2019, while on business in Albuquerque, NM. Born on Nov. 6, 1955 the son of Ernest and Wanda Petty Brinkley and grew up in Milton, IN. He was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln H.S., where he was a member of the golf […] — (Posted June 21, 2019)

Michael D. “Mike” Combs RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael D. “Mike” Combs, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born February 10, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jimmy L. and Minnie Martin Combs, Mike was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1974. Mike worked as […] — (Posted June 21, 2019)

James Noble Kinnaman James Noble Kinnaman, 70, of Muncie passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019, at Ball Memorial ICU. He was born on June 17, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Robin V., Jr. and Mary Marjorie (Cox) Kinnaman. Jim attended Milton School until consolidation with Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln H.S. in 1966. While there […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Mark Steven Davis CAMBRIDGE CITY – Mark Steven Davis, 52, passed away early Monday June 17, 2019, at his residence in Cambridge City. A son of the late Olin Kenneth and Marjorie J. (Fulton) Davis, Mark was born in Marion, Ohio, on June 14, 1967. A lifelong resident of Dublin and Cambridge City, Mark graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Jennifer Lee Clark ALEXANDRIA, Ind. – Jennifer Lee Clark, age 39, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born May 20, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jim and Pam Robbins Branum, Jennifer lived in Centerville most of her life. She loved her job as a homemaker. Jennifer was a member […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Stephen Anthony Mosey RICHMOND, Ind. – Stephen Anthony Mosey, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home. Born July 18, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles G. and Delores Marie Thatcher Mosey, Steve was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. Steve was inducted […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Marjorie T. Meyer On Saturday, June 15, 2019, while surrounded by her four loving children, the Lord called Marjorie T. Meyer home to join Him in eternity. Marjorie was born April 24, 1931, to the late Ralph and Nellie Teetor in Hagerstown, IN. She graduated from Hagerstown High School and attended Northwestern University for three years, where she […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Bessie A. Thomas Bessie A. Thomas, 82, of Richmond died peacefully at her home with her family by her side June 17, 2019. She was born April 30, 1937, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Bob and Ethel Isaacs Chappell and lived here most of her life. A homemaker, she was blessed with lots of love and will be […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Benjamin King IV Benjamin King IV, 84, of Connersville passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville. One of five children, Ben was born in Streator, Illinois, on Sept. 27, 1934, the son of Benjamin King III and Margaret (Hall) King. Benjamin graduated from Mississinewa High School, Gas City, Indiana, in 1952. His senior year […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Edith Lillian Dixon Edith Lillian Dixon, 93, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, June 17, 2019, at her home. The youngest of three children of George Roy and Irene Iris Friend Dawson, Edith was born at home in Orange Township in Fayette County on January 1, 1926. Edith graduated with the class […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Peggy Ann Wilson Peggy Ann Wilson, 84, of Richmond, passed away June 17, 2019, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1935, in Kingston, Tennessee, to Bill and Maggy Ladd Day and lived here most of her life. She worked at Golden Living- Golden Rule in the dietary department. She was a member […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)