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.

Derek D. York Richmond, IN – Derek Duane York, 41, of Richmond died April 19, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born September 23, 1977, in Richmond to Michael and Donna Sue Green York. He worked as an Engineer at Jasper Engineering in North Vernon, and was a Purdue graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Mary L. Graft RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary L. Graft, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Mary was born on May 11, 1935, in St. Edward, Nebraska, to Ole and Mary Cruise Thompson. She taught school for a year in a one-room schoolhouse in Nebraska before moving to Winchester, Indiana, […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Shawn Lynn Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Shawn Lynn Williams, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born March 2, 1975, in Richmond, Indiana, to Douglas E. Williams and Ramona G. Martin, Shawn was a life-long resident of Richmond. She had a heart of gold and her smile would light up a room. Shawn will be […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

Virginia C. Overbay STRAUGHN – Virginia Carol Overbay, 84, passed away at her home of 50 years on Wednesday morning April 17, 2019. A daughter of the late Leo M. and Helen S. (McIntosh) Bolinger, Virginia was born in Kennard, Indiana, on December 18, 1934. Virginia was a graduate of Lewisville High School with the class of 1954. […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Tom Christodoulou Tom Christ, Athanasios Christodoulou, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2019, at the age of 90. He was at his home in Peachtree City, Georgia, formerly from Richmond, Indiana. Born November 24, 1928 in Romania to Christo and Eleni moving to Herso, Greece, soon after. The oldest of four children, he learned […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Carolyn Sue Shepherd Carolyn Sue Shepherd, 70, of Richmond, went to be with the LORD April 15, 2019 at her home after a short illness. She was born May 15, 1948, in Richmond to Nelson and Mafrie McKenny Allen and lived here most of her life. She was a loving homemaker and pastor’s wife for 47 years. She […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Robert Earl Boldrey RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Earl Boldrey, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born April 13, 1921, in Richmond, Indiana, to John E. and Alice M. Baker Boldrey, Robert was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1939 graduate of Morton High School. […] — (Posted April 18, 2019)

Dorothy Jean Tom RICHMOND, Ind. – Dorothy Jean Tom, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born November 23, 1923, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Charles and Inez Meek Sittloh, Dorothy was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1941 graduate of Centerville High School. Dorothy owned Tom Lumber & Supply and was […] — (Posted April 17, 2019)

Ruth Helen Rubush Ruth Helen Rubush, 88, of Modoc, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Parker Health Care. She was born near Nada, KY on March 23, 1931 to George Washington and Polly Ann (Ashley) Mullens and lived most of her life in the Modoc area. Ruth was a member of Antioch […] — (Posted April 16, 2019)

John Hill Hudson RICHMOND, Ind. – John Hill Hudson, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. John was born on March 5, 1937, in Crayford, Kent, England, to George and Beatrice Snoxhill Hudson. He served a five year apprenticeship in wood pattern making, worked on the docks in Portsmouth, […] — (Posted April 16, 2019)

Norma J. Teague Norma Jean Teague, 86, passed away April 7, 2019. Survivors: sons, Bruce E. Teague and Larry A. Teague; daughter, R. Elaine Teague; sisters, Mary Alice Austin and Barbara McCowan, sister-in-law Johnnie V. (Teague) Garrett, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Community […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Frances W. White May 21, 1934 – April 09, 2019 Frances Waneta White, 84, formerly of Cambridge City, IN and Kingman, AZ, passed away peacefully while attended by family on April 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband’s Frank “Peanut” Sharp of Cambridge City, and Samuel White of Knightstown. Survivors include sons Douglas Sharp, Brownsburg, IN, […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Lois May Ryan Keenan Lois May Ryan Keenan passed away at her home of 45 years on March 31, 2019. She was born to Lawrence C. and Adelia M. Ryan in Richmond, Indiana, on October 27, 1929. Raised an only child, she swore she would never raise a child by themselves and she kept to her promise. She had […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

David L. Sutton David L. Sutton, age 81, died March 31, 2019, in Ocala, FL. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. David was employed at D&M in Connersville until it closed and then Sears Contract Sales in Florida until his retirement. David is survived by his wife, Jane Vanderbeck Sutton; grandsons, Timothy M. […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Patricia A. Newsock Patricia A. Newsock, age 66, passed away at Reid Health on April 11, 2019. She was born December 20, 1952, to Claude and Rachel Sweeney in Nashville, Tennessee. Patricia was a resident of Richmond. She enjoyed doing needlepoint and knitting. She loved all animals and thoroughly enjoyed raising her cattle. She loved spending time with […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Mary Frances Morgan Mary Frances Morgan, 91, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born April 6, 1928, in Union County to Homer L. and Flossie Marie Dees. She graduated from Short High School in 1947. She met her sweetheart on a blind date. Mary and Charlie were married on April 12, 1953. Mary’s […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Bobby G. Bertram Bobby G. Bertram, 85, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home. He was born May 19, 1933, in New Castle to the late Robert and Lela (Guffey) Bertram. A 1951 graduate of New Castle High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in England. Bobby retired […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

MaryEllen Anthony Cambridge City – MaryEllen Anthony, a longtime resident of Cambridge City and Greenwood, Indiana, passed away Tuesday the 9th of April 2019 at her Greenwood home. Born on January 11, 1937, in Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania, MaryEllen and her husband, Lew Anthony, owned Anthony Foods grocery store in Dublin from 1972 to 1999. MaryEllen enjoyed helping […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Bradley R. Poynter RICHMOND, Ind. – Bradley R. Poynter, age 49, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Reid Health. Born October 4, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russ and Ann Pickett Poynter, Brad was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1987 graduate of Richmond High School. Brad was self-employed in landscaping. He […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Timothy Ray “Tim” Kelley BOSTON, Ind. – Timothy Ray “Tim” Kelley, age 65, of Boston, Indiana, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at his home. Born March 28, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Melvin Eugene and Marilyn Marie Wadsworth Kelley, Tim was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a carpenter by trade and had worked in maintenance at […] — (Posted April 15, 2019)

Kenneth H. Sexton Kenneth H. Sexton, age 79, of Cambridge City, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at home. He was born on August 9, 1939 in Monticello, Kentucky, to Robert C. and Lucille (Carrender) Sexton. He was a member of the Galilean Baptist Church in Centerville, IN. Kenny was a longtime employee of Dana corporation and […] — (Posted April 13, 2019)

Gertrude M. “Trudy” Bullock Gertrude M. “Trudy” Bullock, 79, of Hagerstown passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond. Trudy was born on September 4, 1939, in Painesville, Ohio, to Henry B. and Mary Landers Gahre and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted April 13, 2019)

Fae Christine “Chris” Hull Fae Christine Hull was born September 6th, 1965 in Richmond Indiana. She passed away free from pain on April 5th, 2019. She was the daughter of Steven and Vadis Hull and was known widely by her nickname of “Chris.” Chris was a resident of Interfaith Apartments in Richmond, and a former member of the Cambridge […] — (Posted April 13, 2019)

Jane Ann Maddox RICHMOND, Ind. – Jane Ann Maddox, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her home after a year-long battle with cancer. Born May 19, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles W. “Bill” and Elizabeth Pappano Maddox, Jane was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1988 […] — (Posted April 13, 2019)

Joanne Williams Joanne Williams, 61, of Fort Wayne died on April 8, 2019, after losing a seven year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a graduate of Snider High School, where she was active in orchestra and drama. She was also a graduate of both Purdue and Indiana Universities with degrees in communications and education. She taught […] — (Posted April 9, 2019)

Ernia “Jean” Collett RICHMOND, Ind. – Ernia “Jean” Collett, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 19, 1938, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Ernest W. and Dolly L. Bishop Kemp, Jean lived in Richmond most of her life. She formerly worked at Productivity Fabricators for 14 ½ years. Jean attended […] — (Posted April 9, 2019)

William Benton Legear William Benton Legear, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Reid Health. Born July 21, 1928, in Disputanta, Kentucky, to Tom and Ethel Harding Legear, Bill lived in Wayne County for 72 years. He served in the Indiana National Guard. Bill formerly worked as a truck driver for Wallace Metal Products […] — (Posted April 9, 2019)

Donna Marie Wonsik RICHMOND, Ind. – Donna Marie Wonsik, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Reid Health. Donna was born on August 30, 1947, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Charles A. and Anne Marie Slater. She worked as a veterinary assistant and pet groomer. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Stanley Allen Wonsik; […] — (Posted April 9, 2019)

Lois A. Haynes Lois A. Haynes, age 83, of Dublin, IN, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born at home on November 9, 1935, in Tarkio, MO to John V. and Frieda (Fuelling) Haynes and had lived most of her life in the Dublin area. Lois had been employed […] — (Posted April 8, 2019)

Lawrence “Larry” Lee Williams Lawrence “Larry” Lee Williams, 83, left for heaven on Saturday, March 6, 2019. Born September 26, 1935, to Harry and Edna Waddell Williams, Larry was a good-hearted man who liked to help people – quietly and graciously, with no strings attached. He was a rare gem who knew how to live an uncomplicated but completely […] — (Posted April 8, 2019)