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.

Dillion Martez Crail Dillion Martez Crail, 26, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on April 23, 2019. He was born March 21, 1993 in Richmond, Indiana the son of Doris and Arnold Crail. Dillion lived in Richmond and attended Richmond High School, he attended Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a loving father, who loved […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Robert F. Hughes Robert F. Hughes, age 81, of Richmond, passed away April 23rd, 2019. He was born August 4th, 1937, to Millard and Geneva Hughes in Richmond, Indiana. Robert was a JC Penney Manager for 32 years at various locations. His interests were classic cars, country music and Genealogy. He also served on the Merritt Board for […] — (Posted April 25, 2019)

Russell Wayne Greutman Russell Wayne Greutman, 56, of Milton, passed away Monday evening, April 22, 2019, at his home. Under a physcian’s care for several years, but his death was unexpected. One of four children of Arthur Russell and Datha Joy Lewis Greutman, Russ was born in Defiance, Ohio, on October 24, 1962. He graduated from Tinora High […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Howard O’Neal Sherrow Howard O’Neal Sherrow, 100, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23. He was born in in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, on June 10, 1918 to Ira Norman and Stella Anna Dotson Sherrow. He was united in marriage to the former Grace Virginia Yeatts on May 27, 1939. They were blessed with four children and […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Myrtle F. Murphy Myrtle F. Murphy, age 83, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on April 22, 2019 in New Castle. She was born December 17, 1935 in Carter County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Rufus Isom Sr. and Madge Trumbo Isom. She retired from Sheller Globe in Union City, Indiana, after 25 years of service. She […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Lucius T. Miller Lucius T. Miller, 86, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond, following extended health issues. He was born on February 12, 1933, in Bentonville, Indiana, and is the son of the late Israel Miller and Adah Green Miller. He married Sue Ann Cushing on January 22, 1955, in […] — (Posted April 24, 2019)

Mildred Ingrum Griffin Mildred Ingrum Griffin, 76, of Richmond passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fredrick D. Lipscomb and Mildred Lohmer Lipscomb Bullock. On November 17, 1995 she married Howard Griffin in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond, […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Regina Louise Grimes Regina Louise Grimes, age 49, of Richmond passed away suddenly on Saturday (April 20, 2019) at her home. Regina was born on June 07, 1969 to Robert E. and Wanda Falin Grimes in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. She was a wonderful hairdresser and an amazing beautiful person that loved to spend time with her grandson. Regina […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Louise Ann Siefen Penney Louise Ann Siefen Penney, 88, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, April 22, in the comfort of home. She was born on July 22,1930 in Detroit, Michigan to John Forest and Inez Susan Huntley Siefen. She married James V. Penny on October 23, 1953. They raised their […] — (Posted April 23, 2019)

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Michael Jr. PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Anthony Joseph “Tony” Michael Jr., age 73, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. Born January 30, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Anthony Joseph Sr. and Nina DeRago Michael, Tony lived in this community until moving to Plainfield in 2015. He graduated […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

James Lee Snoddy Jr. James Lee Snoddy Jr., 51, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening, April 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1968, in Connersville, the son of James Lee and Stella May Wildridge Snoddy Sr. and was a graduate of Milton High School. For […] — (Posted April 20, 2019)

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)