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.

Dotty Lou Bean Dotty Lou Bean, 86, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, at Reid Health, Richmond. A lifelong resident of Connersville, Dotty was born on August 10, 1932, the only child of James and Mary Berkmeyer Derby. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1950 and attended Indiana University. On April […] — (Posted June 13, 2019)

Neva A. “Nan” McCown RICHMOND, Ind. – Neva A. “Nan” McCown, age 101, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Born September 28, 1917, in Spartanburg, Indiana, to James Tracy and Nancy Clemens Archey, Nan grew up in Longtown, Ohio, but lived most of her life in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Kimberly Butts Kimberly Butts passed away at her home on June 8, 2019, at the age of 45. She was born June 3, 1974, to Michael Wade Pendergrass and Gloria Jean Johnson, in Fullerton, California. Kim graduated from San Buenaventura in 1992, and went on to earn an associate’s degree from Franklin University in Business Management. She […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Ivan S. “Sam” Moore Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Ivan S. “Sam” Moore Jr., age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Reid Health. Born March 5, 1949, in Carthage, Missouri, to Ivan Samuel and Leona Broadwater Moore Sr., Sam lived most of his life in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army. Sam owned and operated Sam’s […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Elinor Jean Pearson Elinor Jean Pearson, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, June 8, in the comfort of her home with much of her family at her side. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Lynn, Indiana to Walter and Edith Hofheinz Erk. She was a 1950 graduate of Whitewater High School. She married John Pearson […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Bonnie Lee Barning Bonnie Lee Barning, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte, Indiana, with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer and Isabel (Strange) Stratman. Bonnie was a Master Gardener and had a particular love […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Ruth Naomi Woodard Ruth Naomi Woodard passed away at Reid Health on June 9, 2019. She was born September 30, 1916, the daughter of Dave Cosby and Katie Vontress-Cosby, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Later in life, she moved to Richmond, Indiana, and married Oliver “Woody” Woodard. She was a member and usher of Greater Second Baptist Church in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Mary Phyllis Halstead Mary Phyllis Halstead, 86, of Losantville, died at her home on Monday, June 10, 2019. Arrangements for memorial services will be announced at a later date by Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Tommie D. Reece CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Tommie D. Reece, age 74, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2019, at his home. Born December 22, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Billie C. Reece and Grace A. Douglas Reece, Tommie lived in Centerville most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Centerville High School. Tommie served […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Eric Brian Bullock Eric Brian Bullock, 31, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, June 10. He was born on October 6, 1987, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bob and Helen Smith Bullock. Eric attended Northeastern High School. He was working in Columbus, Ohio, as an Electrician Apprentice, where he was quickly excelling and was excited to travel the country […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Eileen Frances Stenger Eileen Frances Stenger, age 91, of Centerville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (June 11, 2019). She was born in Bath, Indiana, on February 9, 1928, to Edward and Magdalena Kreutzer. Eileen graduated in 1946 from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio, and was an Avon representative for 50 years, retiring in 2017. […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Timothy C. “Timmy” Ponder RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy C. “Timmy” Ponder, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born August 10, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph A. Ponder and Phyllis L. Burris Ponder, Timmy lived in this community most of his life. He earned a technical degree in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Patricia Kay Rifner CAMBRIDGE CITY – Patricia Kay Rifner, 68, of Cambridge City, IN, passed away Sunday morning, June 9, 2019, after an extended illness. Miss Patty, as she was affectionately known, was born November 19, 1950 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Ravenelle Willoughby. Miss Patty graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, IN in 1968. […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Irene M. Black Irene M. Black, 99, a lifelong Hagerstown resident, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2019. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on December 18, 1919. She was the daughter of George T. and Alma (Waltz) Sherry. She was married to Francis G. Black June 9, 1944, Mr. Black was taken from […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Dennis H. Pickett Dennis H. Pickett, age 76, died unexpectedly surrounded by his friends and family at Reid Health on June 8, 2019. He was born July 17, 1942, to Harold and Josephine Pickett in New Castle, Indiana. Dennis lived in Wayne County and the surrounding areas all of his life. He had worked for numerous places including […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Oliver Allen Royalty Goodwin Oliver Allen Royalty Goodwin passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on June 1, 2019. He was born to Keirra Danay James and Skyler Allen Lee Goodwin on March 26, 2019. “Oliver was the best gift God gave me; he made me a better me. He was the most happiest love baby anyone could ever […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Patsy L. Saylor Patsy L. Saylor, 80, of Richmond died May 28, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born June 22, 1938, in Wayne City, Illinois, and had lived here 60 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 61 years Edward, one daughter Beverly (Charles) Haber, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one brother Raymond Bird, […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Michael Drew Michael Drew, 39, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1980, in Connersville, and is the son of Jerry Drew and Vickie Durham Drew. On July 5, 2003, he married Misty Hudson. Michael had been a landscaping foreman for White Tail Acres in Brookville. He loved going […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

John J. Porter John J. Porter, 81, of Eldorado, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Golden Rule in Richmond. He was born on September 25, 1937 in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Verl Porter and Mona Stapleton Porter. On July 17, 1982, he married Sarah Ellen Gregory in Oxford, Ohio. John served in the […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

James E. “Jim” Rowe James E. “Jim” Rowe, 78, of Union County, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1941, in Franklin County, Indiana, to Otto Rowe and Lucy Rowe Meyers. Jim lived in Richmond, Indiana, for many years and was a long-time member of Central Christian Church where he served as […] — (Posted June 10, 2019)

James “Jim” Keith Grizzell James “Jim” Keith Grizzell, 80, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 28, 1939, in Waterloo, Indiana, and is the son of Everett Grizzell and Mildred Stevens Grizzell. He lived in Laurel for many years. On October 2, 1982, he married Kathy Francis in Connersville. […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Nancy Doris Cuppy Nancy Doris Cuppy, 75, of Conersville passed away early Friday morning, June 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born March 7, 1944 in Connersville, one of seven children of Paul P. and Loretta May Bastin Wildridge. On December 27, 1960, Nancy married Larry Cuppy, Sr. in Connersville. Mr. Cuppy passed away on […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Ann Thomas Ann Thomas, 61, of Connersville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on September 28, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, and is the daughter of Clyde Thomas and the late Rebecca Levi Thomas. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1975 and then went on to attend […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Angel Elizabeth Howell Angel Elizabeth Howell, 47, of Milton, died Monday evening, June 3, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Angel was born in Connersville, on November 14, 1971, to Ted and Victoria Whitney Howell. She was a 1990 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City and was a member of the Early Methodist Chapel in Connersville. […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Eva L. Childress Eva L. Childress, age 86, of Chico, peacefully fell asleep in death on June 1, 2019 with family at her bedside. A graveside service for Eva will be held Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Eva was born February 14, 1933 in Durham, California, to parents George […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Edward M. Johns Edward M. Johns died June 2, 2019, at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He was born March 5, 1939, in Logansport, IN to Vance Merle and Faye (Barnsdale) Johns. Ed graduated from Logansport High School in 1956 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1962. He was a […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Aaron Porch Aaron Porch, 53, of Richmond, Indiana, departed this life on June 1, 2019. He was born to the union of Robert Leon Porch and Mary Agnes Williams Porch on August 3, 1965. Aaron confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. O.W. Barber at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Judith K. Hudson Judith K. Hudson, age 79, of Columbus, Indiana, died Saturday June 1, 2019, at her home peacefully with her family and beloved pets at her side. Born April 2, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell E. and Helen I. Greenhoff Pierson, Judith lived in Richmond and Greenwood, IN. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Virginia Faye “Jean” McCoy RICHMOND, Ind. – Virginia Faye “Jean” McCoy, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 7, 1936, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, to William Hyman and Ruby Tyndall Albert, Jean lived in Richmond, Indiana, for the past 50 years. She loved playing Bingo, crocheting, solving jigsaw puzzles, and […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Bryan Keith Himelick CAMBRIDGE CITY- Bryan Keith Himelick, 45, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning June 5, 2019. A son of Marvin Keith and Carolyn Jayne (Hastings) Himelick, Bryan was born in Sacramento, California, on November 15, 1973. Bryan has lived his whole life in Wayne County, Indiana and graduated from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)