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.

Margaret Conway Yount RICHMOND, Ind. – Margaret Conway Yount, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed from this life Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 18, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry and Pauline Minor Conway, Margaret was a life-long resident of this community. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Margaret enjoyed going to […] — (Posted June 4, 2019)

David Lee Rea MAYS – David Lee Rea, 81, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2019. David was born on March 6, 1938, in Bentonville, Indiana to Paul and Ruth (Atkins) Rea. He spent most of his life living in Rush and Fayette counties. David was a class of 1956 graduate of Connersville High […] — (Posted June 1, 2019)

LTC John Ward Keller John Ward Keller, 88, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Born in Richmond on August 16, 1930, John moved to Hollansburg as a teenager and graduated from Hollansburg High School. While there, he met his future wife and the love of his life, Glenda. During high school John was […] — (Posted June 1, 2019)

Patricia J. Wyatt RICHMOND, Ind. – Patricia J. Wyatt, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 1, 1933, in Spencer, Indiana, to Merle and Frances Harper Meadows, Patricia lived in Centerville, Indiana, and Richmond most of her life. She was a 1951 graduate of Richmond High School. Patricia retired from […] — (Posted June 1, 2019)

John William Davis John William Davis, 58, of Richmond went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2019, after passing away unexpectedly at his home. He was born on May 1, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana and the son of the late Joseph Melvin Davis and Jean Davis Green. He was a lifetime resident of Wayne […] — (Posted June 1, 2019)

Marvin “DJ Marv” Stough DJ Marv born on October 19, 1945 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Selesta J. (Blake) and Forest W. Stough. DJ Marv was a disc jockey for private parties and played music at the American Legion Post 65 for many years. Marv was known for 50’s and 60’s oldies music and had a passion for […] — (Posted June 1, 2019)

Leona Foster RICHMOND, Ind. – Leona Foster, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her Savior Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 9, 1928, in Middletown, Ohio, to James O. and Clemie P. Wallace Stevens, Leona lived in Muncie, Indiana, most of her life. She moved to Richmond […] — (Posted May 31, 2019)

Junior McKinney RICHMOND, Ind. – Junior McKinney, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Reid Health. Born February 16, 1946, in Connersville, Indiana, to Delbert and Bessie Fox McKinney, Junior was a 1964 graduate of McKee High School in McKee, Kentucky, and earned his pastoral degree from […] — (Posted May 31, 2019)

Betty Lou Mattheis Betty Lou Mattheis, age 92, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away May 28, 2019. Betty was born on April 5th, 1927, in Sulpher Springs, IN. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John “Bill” Mattheis; parents, Loring & Esther McCullough; sisters, Mildred (Bill) […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

E. Christine Brune E. Christine Brune, 90, of Fishers, passed away May 25, 2019. Born April 3, 1929, in Alexandria, the daughter of the late Roy Lee and Nellie Elnora (Clevenger) Johnston. She was preceded in passing by her husband, John C. Brune, on March 10, 2016, after 60 years of marriage. She worked 20 years at Boston […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

Charles Lee Carpenter Charles Lee Carpenter, 55, of Richmond, died May 26, 2019 at his home. He was born April 26, 1964, in Richmond and lived here all his life. He worked as a painter. Survivors include four children Matt Carpenter, Megan (John) Mensior, and Maranda (Austin) Lynch, Chelsea Beaty, eleven grandchildren with one on the way, his […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

Harriet L. Jackson Harriet L. Jackson was born August 18, 1932, in Connersville Indiana, and was one of 14 children born to Lawrence A. Day & Frances (Sheets) Day. She married Bobbie Lee Jackson in December 1952, and was the mother of six children. She resided in Connersville at Caroleton Manor to receive care after her health declined. […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

Robert Lee Mason Robert Lee Mason, 70, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends May 27, 2019. He was born August 29, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Emanuel and Bessie Hansel Mason and lived in this area most of his life. He was a self employed plasterer and a lifetime […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

Charlie Troelsen Charlie Troelsen was born in Richmond, Indiana, on May 23, 2019 to Kevin Troelsen and RaeAnne Schoeffler and went to be with God on Saturday (May 25, 2019) at Riley Hospital for Children. Survivors include parents Kevin Troelsen and RaeAnne Schoeffler; grandfather Rob Schoeffler; grandmother Ardene Schoeffler; aunts Robin Schoeffler and Andrea Felsman-Goodwin and uncle […] — (Posted May 30, 2019)

Anthony B. “Tony” Terhaar Anthony B. “Tony” Terhaar, 81, of Williamsburg, passed away May 28, 2019, at Reid Health after a brief illness. He was born into an already large family of 13 brothers and 3 sisters, on March 10, 1938, to Joseph and Ruby Terhaar of Harrisburg, IN, in Fayette County. Tony graduated from Williamsburg High School, Class […] — (Posted May 29, 2019)

Lou Berdetta “Bert” Gallop Lou Berdetta “Bert” Gallop entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Bert was born on October 4, 1934, to James Logan Bailey and Pearl (Jenkins) Bailey. On November 27, 1952, she married a young sailor named Norice Gallop. After several naval stations and four children, the young couple answered God’s call to serve […] — (Posted May 29, 2019)

Evelyn L. Horney RICHMOND, Ind. – Evelyn L. Horney, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born January 6, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Wilma E. Robinson Graham, Evelyn was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. She lived most of her life in Richmond except when she lived in […] — (Posted May 29, 2019)

Nils D. Miller Nils D. Miller, 84, of Modoc, passed away on Sunday, May 26. He was born in Bethel, Indiana on August 12, 1934, to Robert F. and Josephine C. Burke Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Whitewater High School. He entered the US Marine Corps in 1951. He […] — (Posted May 28, 2019)

Rick Cowan Rick Cowan, age 67, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, with his family by his side. He had bravely confronted and fought Parkinson’s for the past five years. He was born May 8, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana and had resided in Hagerstown most of his life. He is survived by his loving […] — (Posted May 28, 2019)

Hattie Bell Hattie Bell, 102, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Hattie was born to Jesse and Mary Anthony Echard on October 4, 1916 in Brownsville, Indiana. She lived in Brownsville and Liberty until moving to Richmond in 1932, where she lived the remainder of her life. She is […] — (Posted May 27, 2019)

Janice Sue “Susie” Sullivan MODOC, Ind. – Janice Sue Sullivan, age 61, of Modoc, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her granddaughter’s home in Delaware. Born July 10, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, to Johnnie and Janet Louise Atkins See, Susie lived in Wayne County most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, traveling, and spending time […] — (Posted May 27, 2019)

Franzie D. Johnson Works Franzie D. Johnson Works, age 50, passed away at Community Hospital East on May 11, 2019. She was born January 21, 1969, to Betty L. Washington and Joe F. Johnson in Richmond, Indiana. Franzie was a resident of Indianapolis, but had attended Richmond Community Schools. She was employed by Walmart Corporation and was also a […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Carl F. Bergen Carl F. Bergen, 79, of Connersville, died Friday morning, May 24, 2019, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. A Fayette County native, Carl was born September 7, 1939 to George Walter and Juanita Imogene Rowe Bergen. In 1958, he graduated from Harrisburg High School. Carl was married at the Baptist Temple on September 26, […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Ruth W. Stanley Ruth W. Stanley, age 98, of Richmond, died Thursday morning (May 23, 2019) at Arbor Trace. She was born on August 8, 1920, in Jay County, Indiana, to W. Ray and Mary Edna Spencer Pettyjohn and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and had worked […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Grayce E Goin Grayce E Goin, who was born September 10, 1952, died May 20, 2019. Services are private. Arrangements announced by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Richmond. — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Linda Sue Hoover LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Linda Sue Hoover, age 75, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born September 15, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herman Richard Wesler Sr. and Clara Marie Howard Wesler, Linda was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. She resided in […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Dr. Furman Everette Hawkins, Jr. Cambridge City – Dr. Furman Everette Hawkins, Jr. passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, IN. Born in Gaffney, SC on April 11, 1952, son of Furman E. Hawkins Sr. and Sarah B (Champion) Hawkins, he grew up in Ware Shoals, SC where he was voted the best AA Linebacker […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Darrell Lee Thom MODOC- Darrell Lee Thom, 72, passed away at his home Wednesday morning May 22, 2019 after an extended illness. Darrell was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 8, 1947 to Charles Howard and Reba Oneida (Goble) Thom. He was raised in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Ronald Raymond Christopher RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald Raymond Christopher, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 22, 2019, at IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 22, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Raymond and Rosella Christopher, Ron graduated from Brookville High School in 1961 after growing up and helping on the farm […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Roger “Buddy” Lee Robinson Jr. Roger “Buddy” Lee Robinson Jr., age 48, of Centerville and formerly of Everton, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on May 17, 2019. He was born June 6, 1970, to Roger and Christine Robinson Sr., in Richmond, Indiana. Buddy was a phenomenal concrete finisher and took great pride in his work. He is survived by […] — (Posted May 22, 2019)