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.

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)

Donna K. Burkman RALEIGH – Donna Kay Burkman, 71, passed away at her home early Sunday morning Nov. 18, 2018. A daughter of the late Floyd E. and Edna P. (Polston) Mullen, Donna was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 12, 1947. She was a graduate of Straughn High School with the class of 1965. Donna married […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Veronica Kay (Edmonds) Burpo Veronica Kay (Edmonds) Burpo, 73, a resident of Clayton and formerly of Hagerstown Passed away Sunday, November18, 2018 at Hendricks County Rehab Center following an extended illness. She was born July 19, 1945 in New Castle to the late Cecil and Alberta (Love) Edmonds. Veronica retired from Dana Corp. after ten years of service. She […] — (Posted November 20, 2018)

Daniel L. “Shorty” Skinner, Jr. Daniel L. “Shorty” Skinner, Jr., 63, of Arba, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17. He was born in Greenville, Ohio on December 31, 1954, to Daniel L. Sr. and Ruth M. Yohey Skinner. He formerly worked with the Indiana State Highway Department Unit One. He enjoyed spending time with his children and […] — (Posted November 19, 2018)

Jordan Michael Marlatt Jordan Michael Marlatt, 27, of Hagerstown passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born on March 1, 1991 in Richmond the son of Mac and Lisa (Jarrett) Marlatt of Hagerstown. Jordan was the proud father to the light of his life, his daughter, Kenslie who he loved with all his heart as well as […] — (Posted November 19, 2018)

Allen Duane Baker Allen Duane Baker, 80, of Richmond, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Milton, Indiana, to Albert and Blanche Petersen Baker on June 11, 1938. Duane began his trucking career as an owner-operating of Baker Brother’s Trucking before driving for several companies including Belden, Kempers, and Penske. Duane was a […] — (Posted November 15, 2018)

Susan M. Padgett Susan M. Padgett, 86, of Everton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Tarkio, MO to John V. and Frieda Fuelling Haynes and lived most of her life in Connersville. She had worked over 40 years at Visteon in Connersville and retired in 2004. […] — (Posted November 15, 2018)

Carol Alberta Spurgin BENTONVILLE – Carol Alberta Spurgin, 90, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Lloyd and Ethel (Christian) Eichacker, Alberta was born in Batesville, Indiana on April 29, 1928. She was a graduate of Bentonville High School. A homemaker, she lived most of her […] — (Posted November 15, 2018)

Tabatha Howe The day Tabatha died a part of us died along with her. We will miss her every day for the rest of our lives. The pain of her death is heartbreaking and intolerable, which is why stories like Tabatha’s should not be ignored. The only way we will conquer the heroin epidemic is to share […] — (Posted November 15, 2018)

Pastor Louie Burkhart Pastor Louie Burkhart 66 of Richmond went home to be with his LORD November 12, 2018 at Reid Health after a short hard fought battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1952 in Laurel Co. Kentucky to Felix Grand and Nora Thompson Burkhart and lived here most of his life. He met Brenda Powell […] — (Posted November 14, 2018)

Roscoe William Mofield Roscoe William Mofield, 72, passed away Monday morning November 12, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown, Indiana. A son of the late Simon E. and Roxie Beatrice (Wesley) Mofield, Roscoe was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 20, 1946. Roscoe has lived most of his life in Henry County and graduated from Lewisville […] — (Posted November 13, 2018)

Brenda Van Winkle Bowmer Brenda Van Winkle Bowmer, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at her home. Born January 3, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Earl and Sophia Abrams Van Winkle, Brenda was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School and earned her nursing degree in 1992. […] — (Posted November 13, 2018)

Ruth A. Bragg CAMBRIDGE CITY- Ruth Ann Bragg, 80, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 10, 2018, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Paul W. Price and Beulah K. (Johnson) Isom, Ruth was born at home in Cambridge City, Indiana on September 23, 1938. She has lived most of her life in the Cambridge […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Betty L. Usher Betty L. Usher, 80, of Milton, IN passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Henry County Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1938 in Bybee, KY to Albert and Myrtle (McKinney) Stevens. She moved to Milton at an early age and was a 1956 graduate of Milton High School. She married William R. […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Lois M. Bailey DUBLIN – Lois Marie Bailey, 99, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. Lois was born on March 15, 1919, in Mt. Auburn, Indiana to the late Carl Raymond and Grace May (Longnecker) Jordan. She was a homemaker and raised her children in the Lewisville area before returning […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Timothy B. Reynolds Indianapolis – Timothy B. Reynolds, 68, of Indianapolis died Nov. 2, 2018, after a three-year battle with lung and liver cancer. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to Dick and Joan (Donieker) Reynolds on Dec. 8, 1949. His parents preceded him in death. Tim was a graduate of Richmond High School and Ball State University […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Jeannie Marlene McCaslin Jeannie Marlene McCaslin, 68, resident of Pershing, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born November 2, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio a daughter of the late Virgil and Ada Rose Watkins. She was a resident of Florida for 30 years before moving to Pershing seven years ago. […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Iva M. Bryant RICHMOND, Ind. – Iva M. Bryant, 82, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at Rosebud Village. Born May 4, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bertchel and Bertha Clark Phillips, Iva lived in this community most of her life. She retired as a head cook from Live Oak Manor Assisted Living in Sarasota, Florida. Iva […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Julia Elaine Brandenburg Richmond – Julia Elaine Brandenburg, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Reid Health surrounded by her loving family. Born May 15, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to Elmer (Pat) and Blanche Whalen, Julia was a lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana. Julia enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and watching her […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Ruth I. Bufford Ruth Ilene Bufford, 81, of Fountain City, went home to be with her heavenly family on Wednesday, November 7. Ruth was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, on Nov. 5, 1937, to Herman and Letha Allen Abney. She married Ernest Bufford on Sept. 25, 1953. They were blessed with four children and 58 years of marriage […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Todd A. Suttles Todd Andrew Suttles, 55, of Cambridge City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born on August 31, 1963 in New Castle, a son of the late Andrew Maurice and Thelma Christina […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Dr. William A. Nesbitt William A. Nesbitt, M.D., 71, of Connersville peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family and friends on Nov. 2, 2018, at Reid Health, Richmond. Born on Feb. 19, 1947, in Marion, Indiana and raised in Gas City, Indiana, the youngest of five children of Howell Darius and Mary Virginia […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Robert Jackson Owens Robert Jackson Owens, 90, of Noblesville, formerly of Hagerstown, went to be with the Lord November 9, 2018. He was born June 29, 1928 to Cecil and Ruby Jackson Owens in Farmland, IN. Bob was a 1946 graduate of Farmland High School. He played in the Randolph County sectional championship his senior year. He was […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Mary R. Etherton Mary R. Etherton, age 69, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 10, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, to James and Mary Forkner Henley, Mary was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She graduated from Cincinnati Bible College, and then married her college sweetheart, Joe. Mary enjoyed singing […] — (Posted November 12, 2018)

Hazel Dean Cross Hazel Dean Cross, 90, a long time resident of the Hagerstown area, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Providence Diversacare in New Albany, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in Albany, KY on November 30, 1927 to Silas and Ollie (McIver) Savage. She moved to the Hagerstown area in […] — (Posted November 8, 2018)

Esther Lorraine Kaucher Esther Lorraine Kaucher, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Esther was born October 12, 1925, on a farm near Coleman, South Dakota, to Nels Theodore and Olga Christine Nelsen Lindholm. She was a 1944 graduate of Wentworth High School in South Dakota and a 1947 graduate of Sioux […] — (Posted November 6, 2018)

Judith L. Thornburg Judith L. Thornburg, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born July 6, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John and Cornelia Conner Merrill, Judy lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a graduate of Fort Wayne South Side High School. Judy’s education continued at […] — (Posted November 5, 2018)

Wilma Doretha Query Wilma Doretha Query, 87, passed away Wednesday evening October 31, 2018 at the Heritage House in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Gertrude (Paul) Rummel, Wilma was born on the “Rummel Homeplace”, north of Dublin in Wayne County, Indiana on August 14, 1931. She lived most of her life in […] — (Posted November 5, 2018)