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.

Susanne I. “Sue” Lahrman RICHMOND, Ind. – Susanne I. “Sue” Lahrman, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Brookdale Richmond. Born May 31, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lawrence M. and Eleanor Vogelman Rohe, Sue was a life-long resident of Richmond and Hagerstown, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1942 and was a […] — (Posted October 8, 2019)

Rosalie Walcott RICHMOND, Ind. – Rosalie Walcott, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at her daughter’s home. Born December 14, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, to Charlie and Bertha Bremer Schindler, Rosalie lived in Richmond most of her life. She earned an associate degree from PJ’s College of Cosmetology in Richmond. Rosalie worked as […] — (Posted October 8, 2019)

Max L.J. Dillon Max L.J. Dillon, age 31, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon (October 5, 2019) at Reid Health. He was born on October 26, 1987, in Richmond to Max A. and Tammy Brown Dillon and had lived here all of his life. He had worked as a contractor and in various factory positions. He loved his […] — (Posted October 8, 2019)

Nancy E. Adkins Nancy E. Adkins passed away October 3, 2019. She was born September 24, 1935, in Richmond to Robert Edwin and Martha Harter Groff and has been a lifelong resident of Richmond. In 1954, Nancy entered the Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, South Bend and received her RN degree and license. She practiced nursing for […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Barbara J. Portzline Barbara J. Portzline, 77, of Richmond passed away October 3, 2019 at Arbor Trace after a brief illness. She was born August 8, 1942, in Richmond to J. Howard and Agnes Elliott McConaha and lived here all her life. She was a beloved member of First English Lutheran Church, where she was Servant Core Coordinator. […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Richard F. Longer Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard F. Longer Jr., age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 4, 2019, at Reid Health. Born February 4, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard F. Sr. and Carol E. Winn Longer, Dick was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. Dick served in […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Christine E. Hatley McCallister Helms RICHMOND, Ind. – Christine E. Hatley McCallister Helms, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Reid Health. Born June 10, 1931, in Kentucky, to Jesse and Viva Mae Collins Hatley, Christine moved to Richmond 40 years ago from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She retired from Huffy Corporation after many years of service. […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Thomas E. Bond Thomas E. Bond, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born September 7, 1925, in Rock Castle County, Kentucky, to John Y. and Mary McCracken Bond, Thomas was a resident of Richmond since 1943. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. Thomas […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Walker L. West Walker L. West age 64, passed away at his residence on October 2, 2019. He was born March 7, 1955, to William and Sally West in Richmond, Indiana. Walker had lived in Wayne County all of his life and was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed going to the Tally Ho Pub and […] — (Posted October 5, 2019)

Betty Jett LEWISVILLE – Betty Jett, 82, of Lewisville passed away Monday afternoon September 30, 2019, at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. A daughter of the late Fred and Frances (Hankins) Hanshaw, Betty was born in Berkley, West Virginia, on March 14, 1937. No services are planned at this time. Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home has […] — (Posted October 4, 2019)

Norma F. Shewman Norma F. Shewman, 94, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, October 2. Norma was born in Fountain City on May 1, 1925, the daughter of Floyd and Myrtle Belle Waddell Dunham. She graduated from Fountain City High School in 1943. She married Robert L. Shewman on her 18th birthday, May 1, 1943. They shared 70 […] — (Posted October 3, 2019)

Sheila Marie Andrews RICHMOND, Ind. – Sheila Marie Andrews, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Castleton Health Care Center. Born March 21, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, where she was raised by her parents Clarence Swain Sr. and Natalie Sue Bartel-Andrews Swain, Sheila was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1997 graduate […] — (Posted October 3, 2019)

Dorothy E. Young Dorothy E. Young, 91, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1928, in West Manchester, Ohio to the late Russell and Edith (Kesler) Rhoades. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband […] — (Posted October 3, 2019)

Nina M. Cranor RICHMOND, Ind. – Nina M. Cranor, age 97, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at The Springs of Richmond. Born November 25, 1921, in Greens Fork, Indiana, to John and Flora Strickler Nicholson, Nina was a lifelong resident of Greens Fork. She was a 1939 graduate of Greens Fork High School. Nina […] — (Posted October 3, 2019)

Rose A. Jacobs RICHMOND, Ind. – Rose A. Jacobs, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living in Richmond. Born July 13, 1927, in Bens Creek Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Mary Vochek, Rose had lived in Richmond since 2015. She worked at Stangle Pottery in New Jersey as a pottery hand decorator. […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Patricia “Trish” Sheehan Schussler Lakoff Trish Schussler Lakoff, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Life’s Journey of Avon Inpatient Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Trish was born on December 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William J. Sheehan, Sr. and Elsie (Weaver) Sheehan. She was a retired administrative assistant and resided in Richmond, […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Eileen Green Eileen Green, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday (September 27, 2019). She was born on February 5, 1926, to Dennis and Eva Ryan. Eileen graduated from Webster High School in 1944. She married the love of her life Carl Green on August 23, 1947, in St. Mary Church in Richmond, Indiana. She worked at […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Gregory Paul Wilson Gregory Paul Wilson ”Greg”, age 50, of New Castle, Indiana and a former resident of Straughn, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Greenfield, Indiana on March 27, 1969, Mr. Wilson was a son of the late Ralph Gail and Linda Lou (Moistner) […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Virginia Louise Barnes Virginia Louise Barnes, 90, of Richmond passed away October 1, 2019, at Arbor Trace after a long Illness. She was born July 2, 1929, in Murfreesboro, TN., to Elbert and Margaret Underwood Bennett and lived in Newport, Ky., before moving to Richmond 53 years ago. Virginia worked as an attendant at the Richmond State Hospital […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Dr. Nolan B. Strunk Dr. Nolan Benny Strunk, 51, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away early Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019, at Caroleton Manor where he had been a patient for the last year and a half. One of five children of Bennett and Glenna Sumner Strunk, Nolan was born in Fairfield, Ohio on August 12, 1968. Nolan graduated […] — (Posted October 2, 2019)

Dorothea Diane Blake LEWISVILLE- Dorothea Diane Blake, 80, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late James and Florence (Shelton) Ward, Diane was born at home in Spiceland, Indiana on January 16, 1939. Diane grew up in the Spiceland community and graduated from high school there in 1957. Diane […] — (Posted October 1, 2019)

Arthur W. Bullock RICHMOND, Ind. – Arthur W. Bullock, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born November 11, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to William and Hettie Mullins Bullock, Arthur lived in Richmond most of his life. He enjoyed watching Westerns and listening to gospel music. Arthur loved the Kentucky Wildcats […] — (Posted October 1, 2019)

Charles Lawrence “Larry” Porfidio It is with immense sadness and in recognition of a life well lived that the family of announces he egressed from the world we know on September 21, 2019. He was born on March 14, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana to Salvatore and Feliccia Porfidio. A proud son of Italian immigrants, he was the youngest of […] — (Posted October 1, 2019)

Mary Janice Chase Mary Janice Chase, 79, passed away on Saturday (September 28, 2019) at Waterford Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born on November 23, 1939 to Mary and Robert Stier in Richmond, Indiana. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Earlham College but graduated from Ball State in 1984. She also held […] — (Posted October 1, 2019)

Wayne L. Metsker Wayne Lee Metsker, 78, of Losantville passed away peacefully September 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at IU Ball Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Wayne was born January 11, 1941, in Losantville, IN, son of Owen and Clara (Lamb) Metsker. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Modoc […] — (Posted October 1, 2019)

Roberta E. Overbey HAGERSTOWN: Roberta E. Overbey, 95, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Saturday, September 28, 2019. She was born in Jackson, MI on October 24, 1923 to William and Gladys (Moystner) Bennett and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Survivors include 5 children, Fran Werking (Larry) of Hagerstown, Rita Risch (Ron) of […] — (Posted September 30, 2019)

Donald C. Squires Donald C. Squires, 96, of Waterloo Township, died Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Whitewater Commons Senior Living Center, Liberty. A Fayette County native, Donald was born June 7, 1923, the only child of Clyde and Ila M. Hall Squires. He was a 1941 graduate of Connersville High School and farmed land that had been in […] — (Posted September 28, 2019)

Imelda Catherine Ramsey Imelda Catherine Ramsey, age 87, of Richmond passed away Tuesday (September 24, 2019) at Golden Living Center. She was born on August 11, 1932, to Eugene and Theresa Day Barth in Richmond, Indiana. Imelda enjoyed knitting, bowling and watching college basketball. She was a big Reds and Cubs fan. Imelda was a lifetime member of […] — (Posted September 28, 2019)

Edward Albert Hunnicutt Edward Albert Hunnicutt, age 77, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 26, 2019, in Boston while visiting on a cruise. Ed was born on June 6, 1942 in New Castle to Albert and Ollia Martin Hunnicutt. He grew up in Hagerstown and Clearwater, Florida. Ed graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in agronomy. He […] — (Posted September 28, 2019)

Martha Louise Brann RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Louise Brann, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Reid Health. Born January 26, 1923, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Cecil A. and Sadie A. Fink McKee, Martha lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1940 […] — (Posted September 28, 2019)