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.

Helen Bullock Helen Bullock, 61, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 9, following a long illness. Helen was born on October 26, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana to Morris & Hollie Sizemore Smith. She attended Northeastern High School and worked as a secretary and homemaker. Helen will be missed by her husband of 36 years, […] — (Posted January 10, 2019)

Russell F. Hensley RICHMOND, Ind. – Russell F. Hensley, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 19, 1918, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Henry Arthur and Clara A. Smith Hensley, Russell was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Morton High School in 1937; attended Earlham College, where […] — (Posted January 10, 2019)

Norma A. Lee Norma A. Lee, 92, a longtime resident of the Modoc area, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Golden Living Center, Muncie, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born on June 14, 1926, to Ralph and Effie (Chapman) Lee. Norma is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her […] — (Posted January 9, 2019)

Dorothy M. Walters CAMBRIDGE CITY – Dorothy M. Walters, 95, passed away Tuesday morning January 8, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Indianapolis. A daughter of the late Wesley C. and Anna L. (Douglas) Todd, Dorothy was born in New Castle, Indiana, on December 5, 1923. She resided in Cambridge City from 1943 until the time […] — (Posted January 9, 2019)

Willard Evans Willard Evans, 93, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Jan. 8, 2019. He was born November 27, 1925, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Richard and Rutha Jane Evans. Willard joined the Marine Corps in 1944 and received an honorable discharge in 1946. He was employed at Wayne Works, where he retired after 40 years. He […] — (Posted January 9, 2019)

Joann E. Miles RICHMOND, Ind. – Joann E. Miles, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 6, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles M. and Carolyn Kling Ellis, Joann lived in Wayne and Union County most of her life. She was a 1943 graduate of Wiley High School in […] — (Posted January 9, 2019)

S. Jackson ‘Jack’ Hunt RICHMOND, Ind. – S. Jackson “Jack” Hunt, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 24, 1921, in Richmond, Indiana, to Howard Charles and Erma Bockhoff Hunt, Jack was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He was a 1939 graduate of Ashville School in North Carolina and graduated in […] — (Posted January 8, 2019)

Maurice “Randy” Bane GREENS FORK, Ind. – Maurice “Randy” Bane, age 60, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Reid Health. Born February 2, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Maurice E. and Evelyn Caudle Bane, Randy was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1977 graduate of Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School. Randy worked […] — (Posted January 8, 2019)

Jack Cook LEWISVILLE – Jack Cook, 67, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning January 7, 2019. A son of the late Berthel and Beulah (Butler) Cook, Jack was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on October 9, 1951. Formerly of Knightstown, Jack and his family have made their home in Lewisville since 1985. Jack retired […] — (Posted January 8, 2019)

Stanley M. Price Stanley M. Price, 80, a former resident of Losantville, IN, died January 7, 2019 at his home in Anderson, IN. Stanley was born in Danville, KY to Everett and Mollie Price and moved to the Modoc area at the age of 5. He was a 1956 graduate of Union High School and a graduate of […] — (Posted January 8, 2019)

James “Jim” Dudas CENTERVILLE, Ind. – James “Jim” Dudas, age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Jim was born on April 7, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alexander and Irene Kovach Dudas. He was owner/operator of Dudas Enterprises and Flowers By Carla. Survivors include his wife, Lois Ann Myers Dudas; children, John […] — (Posted January 7, 2019)

Sarah Alice “Sally” Grohsmeyer RICHMOND, Ind. – Sarah Alice “Sally” Grohsmeyer, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born July 11, 1927, in Elwood, Indiana, to William and Vivian Dudley, Sally was a long-time resident of Richmond. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1945 and from DePauw University in 1949. Sally […] — (Posted January 7, 2019)

Patricia J. “Pat” Copeland Knightstown – Patricia J. “Pat” Copeland, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday morning January 6, 2019, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. A daughter of the late Esta and Ina Mae (Lewis) Buchanan, Patricia was born in Rush County, near Carthage, Indiana on September 30, 1930. Pat grew up and attended school in the Knightstown […] — (Posted January 7, 2019)

James S. Rhoades HAGERSTOWN – James S. Rhoades, 62, passed away peacefully at his Hagerstown home with his wife by his side on January 1, 2019. He was born January 29, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri to Steward A. Rhoades and LaVern A. (Schlatter) Rhoades. The family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1960 where he graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted January 6, 2019)

Marilou Cooksey DUBLIN – Marilou Cooksey, 75, passed away Thursday morning January 3, 2019, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in San Angelo, Texas. Formerly of Connersville, Marilou has lived in San Angelo for the past 8 years. A daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Cooksey, Marilou was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on June 6, 1943. […] — (Posted January 5, 2019)

David E. Crane David Eugene Crane, age 63, passed away at his residence on January 3, 2019. He was born April 3, 1955, to Raymond and Anna Bernice Crane in Richmond, Indiana. David was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a 1973 graduate of Richmond High School. He retired from the Operators Union after giving 30+ years […] — (Posted January 4, 2019)

George Oliver Powell George Oliver Powell, 54, of Richmond passed away in his home on January 3rd, 2019. He was born June 22, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana to Jerry Lee and Wava Joan Heath Powell. George graduated from Northeastern High School in 1982. George was a longtime resident of Whitewater and worked at Smarrelli General Contractor Inc. for […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Lee Bailey Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Lee Bailey Jr., age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at his home. Born August 7, 1926, in Kingston, Tennessee, to Elmer Lee and Susie Gabbard Bailey Jr., Lee lived in this community most of his life. He retired from Natco, after more than 30 years of service. Lee […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Kevin R. Capps CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kevin R. Capps, age 48, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Rosebud Village after a lengthy battle with Huntington’s disease. Born February 2, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eddie R. and Carolyn L. Bricker Capps, Kevin lived in Centerville, Indiana, most of his life. He attended Centerville High School […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Merrill Guy “Pete” Ewing Greenville, Ohio – Merrill Guy “Pete” Ewing, 95, resident of Greenville, Ohio, and longtime resident of Daleville, Ind., passed away on Sunday morning in Greenville, Ohio. He was born in Carthage, Indiana, July 22, 1923, the son of John Guy Ewing and Chola Maude Brookhart Ewing. He worked for many years for Stoops and was […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Tomi M. Masters HAGERSTOWN – Tomi Michelle Masters, 23, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2018. She was born in New Castle on January 11, 1995, to Shawn Masters and Michelle Masters. She was a 2013 graduate of Union High School in Modoc. Tomi had lived in California for the past 3 ½ years; she loved being a “Cali […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Helen Duncil Helen Duncil, 89, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on July 21, 1929 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Jess and Maud Isaacs Maggard – both who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life – George […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

Margie Tuttle Margie Tuttle, 91, of Connersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born on September 25, 1927, in Adolphus, KY, and is the daughter of Bert Alderson and Ettie Douglas Alderson. On July 31, 1948, she married Lloyd Tuttle in Franklin, Kentucky. They were able to enjoy […] — (Posted January 3, 2019)

William Tyler “Ty” Carr William Tyler “Ty” Carr, 17, of Richmond passed away surrounded by family December 29, 2018, due to complications with diabetes. He was born in Richmond on October 23, 2001, to Dale and Laurie Burge Carr. Ty was a sports kid, he loved every sport especially basketball and his Indiana Pacers. He was a fun-loving and […] — (Posted January 2, 2019)

Barbara J. Schmidt SCHMIDT, Barbara J. age 79 of Cincinnati, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Hillebrand Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 13, 1939, the daughter of Armand and Melba (Chaney) Vorwerck. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary High School, and a 1960 graduate […] — (Posted January 2, 2019)

William Robert ‘Bob’ Harrison RICHMOND, Ind. – William Robert “Bob” Harrison, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born June 27, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Linden Ray and Lorena Hughes Harrison, Bob was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School. Bob was a Realtor, […] — (Posted January 2, 2019)

Juanita F. Gribbins Juanita F. Gribbins, 95, of Connersville, died Friday afternoon, December 28, 2018, at Hickory Creek at Connersville where she had resided the past three years. A native of Spiceland, Juanita was born August 20, 1923 to Earl V. and Pansy M. Reece Six. She attended school in Lewisville and was married to William L. Gribbins, […] — (Posted January 2, 2019)

Dorothy M. (Smith) Craig NEW CASTLE – Dorothy Mae (Smith) Craig, 87, finished her race, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Dorothy was born on August 16, 1931 to Arlie and Helen (Whitehead) Smith. She married Marion Merle Craig on September 16, 1950. She loved being a farm […] — (Posted January 1, 2019)

James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn James Robert “Bob” Plankenhorn passed away peacefully in his home early January 1, 2019. Born June 28, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Erma (Newman) Plankenhorn, he was 91 years old. Survivors include: Mary, his loving wife of 68 years; son, Rob and his wife Connie of Indianapolis; son, Dan of Palo Alto; 3 […] — (Posted January 1, 2019)

Mary Jane (Maurer) Dolehanty Mary Jane (Maurer) Dolehanty, 78, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born in Richmond on December 8, 1940 to Harry and Anna Teany Birck Maurer. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1959. After raising her children, she attended Indiana University East and earned an associate […] — (Posted January 1, 2019)