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.

David Freshwater David Freshwater, age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on July 17, 2019. He was born November 7, 1961. We are in search of his next of kin. Please call Community Family Funeral Home, 765-983-2040. — (Posted July 26, 2019)

Leonard Lee Cutshall Leonard Lee Cutshall, age 61, passed away at Reid Health on July 12, 2019. He was born July 27, 1957, to Dempsey and Grace Cutshall in Troy, Ohio. There will be no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. — (Posted July 26, 2019)

Ruth V. Uhl Ruth V. Uhl, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born October 19, 1938, in Camden, Ohio, to James M. and Louise Burns. She was married for several years to Richard Uhl and raised four children. Survivors include one son, Rick (Vicki) Uhl of Lafayette; two daughters, […] — (Posted July 26, 2019)

Dennis James Felty RICHMOND, Ind. – Dennis James Felty, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Reid Health, with his wife and children by his side. Born March 20, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lester and Carroll J. Hildebrand Felty, Dennis was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1975 graduate of […] — (Posted July 25, 2019)

Susan Renee Doty MILTON – Susan Renee Doty, 62, passed away Wednesday morning July 24, 2019, at her home in rural Milton after a seven-year illness. A daughter of the late Robert Riley and Joyce Elaine (Hamm) Buhl, Susan was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 12, 1957. She was raised in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High […] — (Posted July 25, 2019)

Rose Mary Clark Rose Mary Clark, age 90, passed away July 21, 2019, in her home in Clinton, OK surrounded by her family. Rose Mary was born in Piqua, Ohio, June 30, 1929. She lived most of her life in Richmond, IN. where she raised her family. She was a member of the W.I.B.C, Moose Lodge, American Legion, […] — (Posted July 25, 2019)

Dr. M. Gregory Sweet Dr. M. Gregory Sweet, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Greenwood Healthcare Center. Greg was a Chiropractor for 35 years at his offices in Hope and Edinburgh. He had graduated from Centerville High School in 1978 and in 1985, received his Doctorate at National Chiropractic College in Chicago. He was a […] — (Posted July 25, 2019)

Richard G. “Rick” Davis Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard G. “Rick” Davis Jr., age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 22, 2019, at Reid Health. Born April 24, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard G. “Dick” Davis Sr. and Mary Helen Lawhorn Davis, Rick lived in Wayne County most of his life. He was a 1977 graduate of Northeastern […] — (Posted July 25, 2019)

Roy Douglas James Roy Douglas James, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at Reid Health on July 22, 2019. He was born August 27, 1951, to Ullie and Lucy James, in Jessimine, Kentucky. Roy resided in Richmond, Indiana, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed at the Drive In Fruit Market for many years. […] — (Posted July 24, 2019)

Phyllis Sue (Masters) Collins Phyllis Sue (Masters) Collins, age 86, formerly of the Connersville area who has family in Wayne County, died on July 20, 2019, in Seminole, Florida, surrounded by immediate family. Phyllis was born on July 13, 1933 in Laurel, IN, to parents Herschel and Thelma (Fleetwood) Masters. She was married to Roy E. Collins in 1954 […] — (Posted July 24, 2019)

Vivian A. (Clapp) Morgan Vivian A. (Clapp) Morgan, age 64, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born August 19, 1954 in Lebanon, Indiana to the late Charles and Edna (Randle) Clapp. Vivian attended Blue River Valley High School. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, playing pool, and spending time with her family. Left to […] — (Posted July 24, 2019)

Dorothy Jean Nunley Grimes Dorothy Jean Nunley Grimes, age 90, earned her heavenly wings on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Dorothy was born April 6, 1929, in Dickson, Tennessee, to Allen and Eldora Akens Nunley. Activities: Dorothy was a longstanding faithful member of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church joining under the leadership of Rev. FW […] — (Posted July 24, 2019)

Joyce P. Newlon RICHMOND, Ind. – Joyce P. Newlon, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her home. Born January 10, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Tony and Mary Spurgeon Marino, Joyce was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a successful homemaker and lifetime member of the Richmond Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Joyce […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Bradley Morris Brown Bradley Morris Brown, age 42, of Greenfield, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born in LaPorte, IN on May 10, 1977 to Dewey S. and Lucinda S. (Morris) Brown. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City in 1995. Brad married Angela Renae (Berry) on September 23, 2000 in Richmond. He […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Jay Cassel Jay Cassel, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 18, 2019. He was born August 5, 1965, to William J. and Beverly Jean Cassel in Richmond, Indiana. Jay was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Richmond High School. He loved riding his Harley, all sports including racing and […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Carol L. Frame Carol L. Frame, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, in Troy, Ohio. Carol was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 16, 1947, the daughter of LaRue and Diane Wold Tweedy and step-father Alan Erstad, all of whom preceded her in death. Carol worked as an over-the-road truck driver. When she was younger, she […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Nancy Elaine Murray Nancy Elaine Murray, 78, of Richmond, died July 19, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born April 1, 1941, in Richmond to Sylvio and Jennie Senese Sticco and lived here most of her life. Nancy worked as an Executive Assistant for 30 years. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Church of the […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Jason Lee Plumley Jason Lee Plumley, 37, of Richmond, passed away July 20, 2019. He was born April 9, 1982 in Richmond to Daniel Helton and Aleta Reba Ann Plumley Reece. Jason worked at Burger King; he was well loved and will be missed. He is survived by his maternal grandmother Anneta Plumley, step-father Bobbie Reece of Florida, […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

Ollie J. Kirkman RICHMOND, Ind. – Ollie J. Kirkman, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 22, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born July 28, 1935, in Kitchel, Indiana, to Pierce E. and Edith M. Kendall Walcott, Ollie lived in Richmond most of her life. She formerly worked as a cook at Miller’s Cafeteria and the Iron Skillet […] — (Posted July 23, 2019)

William “Bill” H. Bradway Jr. CAMBRIDGE CITY – William “Bill” H. Bradway Jr., 82, passed away Saturday morning July 20, 2019, at his home in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late William Hayden and Charlotte Frances (Littleton) Bradway, Bill was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 4, 1937. Bill was raised in the Cambridge City community and had lived […] — (Posted July 21, 2019)

Harold Roy Earl Williamson PERSHING – Harold Roy Earl Williamson, 43, passed away Friday afternoon July 19, 2019 at his home in Pershing after a year-long battle with colon cancer. Harold was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 19, 1976. He lived in Arizona and moved to the Western Wayne community as a teenager. Harold worked as a truck […] — (Posted July 20, 2019)

Delbert Vickers Sr. DUBLIN – Delbert Vickers Sr., 84, passed away Thursday evening July 18, 2019 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Charlie and Flora (Fox) Vickers, Delbert was born in McKee, Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 11, 1934. Delbert was raised in McKee, Kentucky and moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in the […] — (Posted July 19, 2019)

Helen Marie Yaeger RICHMOND, Ind. – Helen Marie Yaeger, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Born February 26, 1927, in Flushing, Michigan, to Merle and Ruth Safford Haughton, Helen was a 1946 graduate of Proviso High School in Maywood, Illinois. She worked at the VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, after World War II. Helen […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Orville Canan RICHMOND, Ind. – Orville Canan, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born October 7, 1933, in Greenville, Ohio, to William Henry and Mabel Mildred Hollinger Canan, Orville was a 1951 graduate of Greenville High School. He retired in 1972 from NCR in Dayton, Ohio. Orville moved […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Charles Edward Guess Charles Edward Guess, age 77, passed away at Rosebud Village surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2019. He was born April 6, 1942, to Charles Crawford and Mary Lee Guess, in Hazard County, Kentucky. Charles had lived in Wayne County most of his life. Charles loved his family and enjoyed time spent with […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Martha Jane Peters FRANKLIN, Ind. – Martha Jane Peters, age 95, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Morning Pointe of Franklin. Born March 26, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer P. and Marie Bulla Miller, Martha lived her entire life in Wayne and Union County. She was a 1942 graduate of Boston High School. […] — (Posted July 18, 2019)

Sondra A. Moore Sondra A. Moore, 79, of Liberty, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019, at Arbor Trace, Richmond. One of three children of Robert C. and Dorthy E. Moore, Sondra was born in Hartford City, Indiana, on November 11, 1939. She attended school in Dublin and Cambridge City, graduating from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted July 17, 2019)

Rodney ‘Chops’ Purvis Rodney “Chops” Purvis, 66, of Dublin, passed away on Monday July 15, 2019, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born in Greenfield, Indiana, on January 6, 1953, to Junior Thomas and Beverly (Christ) Purvis. He lived most of his life in the New Castle/Cambridge City area. Chops was the owner/operator of Automotive […] — (Posted July 17, 2019)

Janice Marie Rodenberg Janice Marie Rodenberg, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening (July 7, 2019) in Warrenton, Virginia. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 14, 1936 to Arthur and Dorothy Sigel. Shortly after graduating high school in Grafton, West Virginia, she moved back to Richmond where she married Robert Wayne Rodenberg, worked at […] — (Posted July 16, 2019)

Jo Ann “Jody” Cook Jo Ann “Jody” Cook, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday (July 12, 2019) at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. Jody was born on April 15, 1953 to Joseph and Elizabeth McGill Cook in Richmond, Indiana. Jody is preceded in death by her parents. Services for Jody will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday […] — (Posted July 16, 2019)