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.

Patsy L. Saylor Patsy L. Saylor, 80, of Richmond died May 28, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born June 22, 1938, in Wayne City, Illinois, and had lived here 60 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 61 years Edward, one daughter Beverly (Charles) Haber, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one brother Raymond Bird, […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

Michael Drew Michael Drew, 39, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1980, in Connersville, and is the son of Jerry Drew and Vickie Durham Drew. On July 5, 2003, he married Misty Hudson. Michael had been a landscaping foreman for White Tail Acres in Brookville. He loved going […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

John J. Porter John J. Porter, 81, of Eldorado, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Golden Rule in Richmond. He was born on September 25, 1937 in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Verl Porter and Mona Stapleton Porter. On July 17, 1982, he married Sarah Ellen Gregory in Oxford, Ohio. John served in the […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)

James E. “Jim” Rowe James E. “Jim” Rowe, 78, of Union County, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1941, in Franklin County, Indiana, to Otto Rowe and Lucy Rowe Meyers. Jim lived in Richmond, Indiana, for many years and was a long-time member of Central Christian Church where he served as […] — (Posted June 10, 2019)

James “Jim” Keith Grizzell James “Jim” Keith Grizzell, 80, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 28, 1939, in Waterloo, Indiana, and is the son of Everett Grizzell and Mildred Stevens Grizzell. He lived in Laurel for many years. On October 2, 1982, he married Kathy Francis in Connersville. […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Nancy Doris Cuppy Nancy Doris Cuppy, 75, of Conersville passed away early Friday morning, June 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born March 7, 1944 in Connersville, one of seven children of Paul P. and Loretta May Bastin Wildridge. On December 27, 1960, Nancy married Larry Cuppy, Sr. in Connersville. Mr. Cuppy passed away on […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Ann Thomas Ann Thomas, 61, of Connersville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on September 28, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, and is the daughter of Clyde Thomas and the late Rebecca Levi Thomas. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1975 and then went on to attend […] — (Posted June 9, 2019)

Angel Elizabeth Howell Angel Elizabeth Howell, 47, of Milton, died Monday evening, June 3, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. Angel was born in Connersville, on November 14, 1971, to Ted and Victoria Whitney Howell. She was a 1990 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City and was a member of the Early Methodist Chapel in Connersville. […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Eva L. Childress Eva L. Childress, age 86, of Chico, peacefully fell asleep in death on June 1, 2019 with family at her bedside. A graveside service for Eva will be held Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park in Chico. Eva was born February 14, 1933 in Durham, California, to parents George […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Edward M. Johns Edward M. Johns died June 2, 2019, at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He was born March 5, 1939, in Logansport, IN to Vance Merle and Faye (Barnsdale) Johns. Ed graduated from Logansport High School in 1956 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1962. He was a […] — (Posted June 7, 2019)

Aaron Porch Aaron Porch, 53, of Richmond, Indiana, departed this life on June 1, 2019. He was born to the union of Robert Leon Porch and Mary Agnes Williams Porch on August 3, 1965. Aaron confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. O.W. Barber at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Judith K. Hudson Judith K. Hudson, age 79, of Columbus, Indiana, died Saturday June 1, 2019, at her home peacefully with her family and beloved pets at her side. Born April 2, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell E. and Helen I. Greenhoff Pierson, Judith lived in Richmond and Greenwood, IN. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Virginia Faye “Jean” McCoy RICHMOND, Ind. – Virginia Faye “Jean” McCoy, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 7, 1936, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, to William Hyman and Ruby Tyndall Albert, Jean lived in Richmond, Indiana, for the past 50 years. She loved playing Bingo, crocheting, solving jigsaw puzzles, and […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Bryan Keith Himelick CAMBRIDGE CITY- Bryan Keith Himelick, 45, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning June 5, 2019. A son of Marvin Keith and Carolyn Jayne (Hastings) Himelick, Bryan was born in Sacramento, California, on November 15, 1973. Bryan has lived his whole life in Wayne County, Indiana and graduated from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted June 6, 2019)

Joshua R. Robinson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joshua R. Robinson, age 14, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 31, 2019. Born September 17, 2004, in Richmond, Indiana, to Angie Smith Capps and Rick Robinson, Josh was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. There’s so much to say about Josh. If you knew him, you really knew him. […] — (Posted June 4, 2019)

Frederick Allen Boyd HAGERSTOWN: Frederick Allen Boyd, or better known as Fred, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 24, 2019, as the result of an accidental fall. He was a son of the late Gerald and Ellen Harris Boyd. He was born in New Castle on July 26, 1944 and was a 1963 graduate of Straughn High School. He […] — (Posted June 4, 2019)

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)