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.

Janice A. (Longworth) Moore Janice A. (Longworth) Moore, age 77, passed peacefully at Reid Hospital on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Middlesboro, KY, to Wilburn and Leona Longworth, she was the eldest of four children. She resided in Richmond, Indiana, most of her life. She worked for various employers (Cox’s Supermarket, Blue Note Restaurant, Avco, and Wayne Works) […] — (Posted December 6, 2018)

Ruthanne Whitton Pierce LEWISVILLE- Ruthanne Whitton Pierce, 76, of Lewisville, passed away at her home on Tuesday evening December 4, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 22, 1942 to the late Gerald M. and Rebecca V. (Locke) Whitton in New Castle, Indiana. Ruthanne was a 1960 graduate of Lewisville High School. She […] — (Posted December 5, 2018)

Marjorie L. Hornbrook RICHMOND, Ind. – Marjorie L. Hornbrook, age 92, of Richmond, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born September 16, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles Edwin and Marie Shrawder Heywood, Marjorie lived most of her life in Dublin, Indiana, and Eaton, Ohio. She graduated from Earlham College. Marjorie retired from teaching […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Joseph W. Phelps RICHMOND, Ind. – Joseph Wayne Phelps, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, November 23, 2018, at his home. Born February 24, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Joseph “Joe” Phelps and Beatrice Bullard Phelps, Wayne was a resident of Richmond since 1965. He volunteered for the Centerville Youth League, where he was the […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Janet S. Love RICHMOND, Ind. – Janet S. Love, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 14, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond H. and Ruth Anna Ringley Simmermeyer, Janet was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was 1964 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked as a telephone […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Leland L. ‘Lee’ Wilson CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Leland L. “Lee” Wilson, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. Born June 4, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph G. and Opal M. Skinner Wilson, Lee was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

John W. Benner Mr. John William Benner, 98, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 24. He was born on November 6, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana to Russell and Mabel Alexander Benner. He attended Richmond High School. Mr. Benner served in the US Navy Seabees from June 23, 1943 to November 12, 1945. He was […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Barbara J. Woolum RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Jean Woolum, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, went to Heaven to be with her Lord Friday, November 23, 2018, at her home. Born September 17, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Everett Carl and Marcielle “Marte” Rupe Meyer, Barbara was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

June E. Pierson June E. Pierson, 93, of Richmond, died Nov. 21, 2018, at Reid Health. She was born June 13, 1925, in Richmond to Emil Richard and Mabel Mae Brooks Heath and lived here all her life. She retired from Kemper-Masterbrand. June enjoyed dancing, bowling, flower gardening, fishing, and being outdoors. Survivors include one son, Paul E. […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Jon Hitch Jon Hitch, 76, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, in the comfort of his home. He was born in in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 24, 1942 to Herbert and Virginia Armstrong Hitch, both of whom preceded him in death. Jon was raised in the area of Bainbridge, Indiana and attended Butler […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe, 77, of Cambridge City passed away on December 1, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on August 8, 1941 in West City, IL the son of Arthur and Mary (Horn) Grewe and was a 1959 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Lane Technical Institute in Indianapolis. […] — (Posted December 4, 2018)

Benjamin A. ‘Ben’ Grewe Benjamin A. “Ben” Grewe, 77, of Cambridge City passed away on Dec. 1, 2018, at Reid Health in Richmond, Ind. He was born on August 8, 1941, in West City, Ill., the son of Arthur and Mary (Horn) Grewe and was a 1959 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Lane Technical Institute in Indianapolis. […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

William E. ‘Bill’ Russell RICHMOND, Ind. – William E. “Bill” Russell, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at The Springs of Richmond. Born July 21, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to David E. and Marjorie J. Hudson Russell, Bill was a life-long resident of this community. He retired from the Richmond Fire Department in 1998, after […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

David S. Short David Samson Short, 35, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Winchester, on December 30, 1982, to David A. Short and Wanda Hardesty. David was a 2001 graduate of Richmond High School. He worked at the Richmond State Hospital, the US Golf […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Olive Pauline Blankenship On Friday evening, November 30, 2018, following a well-lived life, Olive Pauline Blankenship left this earthly place. The daughter of William Edward and Anna Florence Dewitt Little, she was born in Rowan County Kentucky Aug. 6, 1938. She lived many places during the first sixteen years of life, and in addition to Hagerstown where she […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Harold E. Roosa Jr. Harold Eugene Roosa, Jr., age 86, a resident of Paola, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at the North Point Skilled Nursing Center in Paola. He was born August 14, 1932, in Dublin, Indiana, the son of Harold E. Roosa and Edna J. Mochel Roosa. Harold served with the United States Army from 1952 […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Helen Louise (Irvine) Thorn A national treasure our beautiful mother Helen Louise Irvine Thorn, 93, passed away peacefully in her beloved town of Lynn IN, Thursday, November 22, 2018, surrounded by her children. She was born May 13, 1925 in Hollansburg, OH, the daughter of Harry and Anna M. (Teaford) Irvine. Helen enjoyed working as an Avon Representative. She […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Flora England Flora England, 91, resident of Mt. Summit, Ind. passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. She was born March 3, 1927 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Margaret Jane Davis Lewis. She was a resident of Mt. Summit for most of her life and was retired from Modernfold Industries in New […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Elizabeth S. Graffis This is to announce a change of address for Elizabeth S. (Betty) Graffis due to Cancer. Betty left her home on October 17, 2018, at age 84. She had resided at the same address with her husband Tom for 51 of their 65 years of marriage. She raised two daughters, giving them consistent love through […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Dana D. Daniels Dana D’Ann Parkhurst Daniels, 48, was called home to her heavenly father on November 27, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Dana was born on October 17, 1970, in Richmond, a daughter of David and Nancy. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1988 and graduated from Ivy Tech in 1995 with an Associate’s […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Emma D. Mendenhall Emma Delores Mendenhall, 56, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. She was born Nov. 30, 1961, to Harold and Betty Jenkins in Kokomo, Ind. Emma had lived in Richmond most of her life. She loved to cook for her family and friends. She also loved to […] — (Posted December 3, 2018)

Gina Sue Kime Gina Sue Kime, age 53, of Centerville, left this earth peacefully on Nov. 29, 2018. She was born to Gene W Plemons Sr. (deceased) and Carol Sue Morris Borden on Jan. 25, 1965, in Richmond. She attended both Centerville and Richmond community schools. She enjoyed reading and watching movies. She loved spending precious time with […] — (Posted December 1, 2018)

Sierra Diane Fisher Sierra Diane Fisher, 23, of Modoc, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born January 4, 1995 in Richmond, IN the daughter of Albert Eastman and Christy Stubblefield. She was a graduate of Randolph Southern High School of Lynn, IN. Sierra was working as a Registered Nurse with Henry Community Health of […] — (Posted November 23, 2018)

Ellen Fink DUBLIN- Ellen Rosemond Fink, 90, said her final earthly goodbye on November 19, 2018 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. Ellen was born to Robert Roy and Maudie Bell (Harry) Sheats in Milton, Indiana on October 8, 1928. A proud graduate of Milton High School, she married Earl Frederick Fink on June 5, 1959. Together, […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Jack W. Study DUBLIN, Ind. – Jack W. Study, age 89, of Dublin, Indiana, died Monday, November 19, 2018, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born March 22, 1929, in Abington, Indiana, to Orville Lester and Nova Jane Roller Study, Jack was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He was a 1949 graduate of Centerville High School. Jack […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Crystal Gayle Smith Crystal Gayle Smith, age 39, went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2018. She was born December 8, 1978, to Johnny Ray Smith and Gale Smith in Richmond, Indiana. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and Ivy Tech; and also a bartender at a Richmond bar. She enjoyed doing crossword […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Michael G. Pate RICHMOND – Michael Gordon Pate, 41, passed away in Richmond, Ind., on Nov. 8, 2018. A son of Leo Gordon Pate of Connersville and the late Rosa Noreen (Maynard) Pate, Michael was born in Richmond, Indiana, on August 7, 1977. He served his country in the United States Army and worked in manufacturing. No services […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Gordon Pipes Gordon Pipes, age 91, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Forest Park Health Campus. He was born on June 27, 1927 in Mt. Vernon Ohio to Carl and Clara Beckley Pipes. He married Viola M. Warne on June 18, 1950. He graduated from Killbuck, Ohio, High School in 1945. He served as […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Harold A. Hensley RICHMOND, Ind. – Harold A. Hensley, age 97, of Richmond, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at The Springs of Richmond. Born Oct. 1, 1921, in Boston, Ind., to Henry Arthur and Clara Agnus Smith Hensley, Harold was a lifelong resident of Wayne County, except for the three years he lived at Dale Hollow Lake in […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Richard P. ‘Rick’ Hunter DUBLIN – Richard Paul “Rick” Hunter, 59, passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018 at his home in Indianapolis. Rick was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 19, 1958. Formerly of Dublin and the Western Wayne community, Rick had worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Survivors include children, Richard Jr., Brian, Amanda, […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)