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.

Amanda Sue Hall Amanda Sue Hall, 36, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 8, 2019. She was born February 1, 1982. Amanda enjoyed playing her guitar, camping and growing herbs. She went to Hagerstown schools through 6th grade, Richmond schools through middle school and High School in Ten Sleep, WY. She is survived by her daughter Trenity […] — (Posted August 18, 2019)

Charles E. Carter Charles E. Carter, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Thursday August 15th at the age of 91. He was born in Saugus, MA on December 14th, 1927, but the family soon moved to Missouri, where he spent his early years. His family moved back to Ipswich, MA in 1933, where they lived until 1938. They […] — (Posted August 18, 2019)

Ann E. Thompson Ann E. Thompson, age 74, of Richmond, IN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Heritage House in Richmond. She was born July 10, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Roy and Betty (Cole) McClellan. Ann was a 1963 graduate of Eaton High School. She was a waitress at the St. Clair […] — (Posted August 18, 2019)

Malcolm “Mac” Buroker Malcolm “Mac” Buroker, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Thursday (August 15, 2019) at The Springs. He was born on September 30, 1935, to Ralph and Mary D. Schneider Buroker in Richmond, Indiana. Mac married the love of his life, Margaret Faucett on June 12, 1955 and just celebrated 64 years of marriage. He […] — (Posted August 17, 2019)

Thomas A. Parks Thomas A. Parks, Ph.D., 86, Williamsport, Ohio, passed away on August 7, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932, in Wayne County, Indiana, the son of Ora and Berniece (Dye) Parks. He was married to Marian Fegan on Sept. 7, 1957, who preceded him in death in 2013. He is […] — (Posted August 16, 2019)

Macel J. Sterwerf Macel J. Sterwerf, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away at Ogden Regional Medical Center in Washington Terrace, UT. Macel was born July 8, 1937 in Sneedville, TN to the late Willard and Leo Mildred (Givens) Hatfield. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1955. Macel attended Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene and was a member of […] — (Posted August 15, 2019)

Theodore Lee Evans Theodore Lee Evans was born and went to heaven on August 14, 2019. He was born to Christopher and Tabatha Evans in Richmond, Indiana. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister: Trinity Evans and grandparents. There will be no public services. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted August 15, 2019)

Jim Dees Jim Dees, 93, of Richmond, died August 13, 2019, in his home after a long illness. He was born June 7, 1926, in Livingston, Kentucky, to Ben and Pearl Ponder Dees and lived here most of his life. He worked at Richmond Glove Corporation and retired from Kemper Cabinets. He is survived by his partner […] — (Posted August 15, 2019)

Lois Ann Collins Lois Ann Collins, 82, died August 10, 2019 at Reid Connersville. Lois was born to Ben and Rosetta “Rose” Stephens Rader on June 15, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Connersville in 1941. She attended Connersville High School where she met Irvin “Buddy” Collins. After 20 years of being apart, Buddy and Lois married […] — (Posted August 14, 2019)

Kenneth Riley Kenneth Riley of Richmond passed away at his residence on August 3, 2019. He was born November 18, 1941, to Francis and Vivian Riley in Muncie, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his daughters. He leaves two daughters to cherish his memory: Dorothy Riley and Jennifer Masters. There will be no public services. […] — (Posted August 14, 2019)

Jack Allen Myers Jack Allen Myers, 77 years old and longtime resident of the Richmond area, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2019, at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on January 10, 1942 in Richmond, IN to Charles and Bettie Myers. Jack enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting and theatre events, Richmond Red Devils baseball […] — (Posted August 14, 2019)

Carol Ann Chambers RICHMOND, Ind. – Carol Ann Chambers, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Reid Health. Born May 28, 1949, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Joseph L. and Lula E. King Chambers, Carol moved to Richmond in 1955. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1967 and attended Ivy Tech Community College. Carol […] — (Posted August 14, 2019)

James “Jim” Russell Petersime James “Jim” Russell Petersime, 67, of Fountain City, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home. Jim was born October 6, 1951 in Greenville, OH to the late William and Barbara (Nealeigh) Petersime. He was a 1969 graduate of Greenville High School and went on to attend IU East in Richmond. He was also […] — (Posted August 13, 2019)

Cynthia Ann Kendall NEW PARIS, Ohio – Cynthia Ann Kendall, age 62, of New Paris, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 12, 2019, at her home after a short battle with leukemia. Cynthia was born on March 2, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Juanita M. Coleman Summers. She loved attending church and was […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Sarah Faye “Faye” Elsea RICHMOND, Ind. – Sarah Faye Elsea, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at her home. Born December 8, 1941, in Woodbury, Tennessee, to David A. and Temple G. Fine Campbell, Faye lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Williamsburg High School. Faye retired from Alcoa. Survivors […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Benjamin Franklin Homer Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Benjamin Franklin Homer Sr., age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home. Born December 21, 1924, in Wichita, Kansas, to Edmund Elmo and Daisy Blanche Brandon Homer, Benjamin moved to Richmond in 1968. He was a teacher and lifelong member of the National Education Association. Benjamin belonged […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Andrea D. Butler FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Andrea D. Butler, age 53, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Reid Health. Born June 25, 1966, in New York, to Frank Butler and Pamela Wiggins, Andrea was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She formerly worked as an LPN at several area nursing homes and […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Kayla Reeve Kayla Reeve, age 31, passed away August 8, 2019, following a lengthy illness. She was born November 8, 1987, to Larry and Yolanda Reeve in Connersville, Indiana. Kayla has been a resident of Wayne County since 2000. She grew up in Connersville and had attended Connersville High School. Kayla was always positive despite what she […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Derrel H Swearingen Derrel H Swearingen, 94, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born on December 17, 1924, in New Lisbon, IN to Herbert and Grace (Hoff) Swearingen and grew up in Henry and Wayne counties. He worked for many years at John Deere Implements in Cambridge City. Derrel […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Patricia “Pat” L. Crist Patricia “Pat” L. Crist, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, in the comfort of her home. Born on May 31, 1939 in Ridgeville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Myrtle Reva Stouder Morgan. She was a 1957 graduate of Ridgeville High School and became the bride of Roman […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Montre’al “Moo” Boddie Montréal “Moo” Davon Lamont Boddie, was born November 8, 1988, in Richmond, Indiana the son of Cynthia “Sissy” Kennedy and Vincent “Bink” Boddie/Bryant “Bodie” Hicks. He died August 9, 2019. He graduated from Richmond High School in 2007. He was an employee of Tim Hortons. Moo enjoyed spending time with his daughter Amauri, going to […] — (Posted August 12, 2019)

Larry E. Elsea RICHMOND, Ind. – Larry E. Elsea, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 9, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 18, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to John and Zella Elsea, Larry moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in the 60s. He graduated from Boston High School in Indiana and earned his […] — (Posted August 9, 2019)

John W. Hosier John W. Hosier, 85, of Richmond, passed away August 8, 2019, at Heritage House of Richmond. He was born November 7, 1933, in Union City, Indiana, to William and Ruth Wiggins Hosier and lived in this area most of his life. John served in the Army. He was a machinist at NATCO and worked at […] — (Posted August 9, 2019)

Malcolm Edward Petry Malcolm Edward Petry traveled to his heavenly home on the arms of angels on the 7th day of August 2019. Malcolm was born May 7, 1933 in Straughn, Indiana, to Harvey Clement Petry and Ethel Zonobia Wiker Petry. Malcolm attended Lewisville School. He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1952. Malcolm was drafted into the […] — (Posted August 9, 2019)

Larry Eugene Grubbs Larry Eugene Grubbs, 82, of Losantville passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born on September 15, 1936, in Winchester, IN a son of the late Orlif Marston and Crystal Irene (Jordan) Grubbs. Larry was a veteran of the US Army. While stationed in Germany, he served during the […] — (Posted August 9, 2019)

Marcia Ann Martin Clark We lost another angel. Marcia Ann Martin Clark passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She lost the hard-fought battles with Alzheimer’s and cancer after many years. Marcia Clark was born on April 25, 1947, to Bud and Virginia Martin of New Paris, Ohio. She attended Jefferson School from the first grade to graduation. She […] — (Posted August 8, 2019)

Mary A. Gorham Mary A. Gorham, age 82, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday (August 7, 2019) at Reid Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1936, to William and Mary Alice Cox Davis in Kentucky. She was 1 of 6 children including 4 sisters and 1 brother. Mary worked at Friends Fellowship and was a faithful servant […] — (Posted August 8, 2019)

Richard Leroy Kinsey Sr. Richard Leroy Kinsey Sr., age 94, a New Castle resident, entered eternal life to be with his wife, Joyce Kinsey, on Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was born June 1, 1925 a son of the late Raymond and Bessie McKnight Kinsey. He was a life long resident of New Castle and a graduate of New […] — (Posted August 8, 2019)

Stephen Jon Williams Stephen Jon Williams, 49, of Richmond, passed away August 6, 2019 at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born May 14, 1970, in Richmond to Ronald L. and Julie Sison Williams and lived here all of his life. He worked for Envirofinishing; he loved music, especially ’80s classic rock, collecting watches and guns. […] — (Posted August 8, 2019)

Jerry L. Klus Jerry L. Klus, age 69 of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday August 3, 2019, at Mercy One Medical Center. According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Thursday August 8th at Faith Lutheran Church in Andover. A celebration of […] — (Posted August 7, 2019)