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.

Lou Berdetta “Bert” Gallop Lou Berdetta “Bert” Gallop entered her heavenly rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Bert was born on October 4, 1934, to James Logan Bailey and Pearl (Jenkins) Bailey. On November 27, 1952, she married a young sailor named Norice Gallop. After several naval stations and four children, the young couple answered God’s call to serve […] — (Posted May 29, 2019)

Evelyn L. Horney RICHMOND, Ind. – Evelyn L. Horney, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born January 6, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Wilma E. Robinson Graham, Evelyn was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. She lived most of her life in Richmond except when she lived in […] — (Posted May 29, 2019)

Nils D. Miller Nils D. Miller, 84, of Modoc, passed away on Sunday, May 26. He was born in Bethel, Indiana on August 12, 1934, to Robert F. and Josephine C. Burke Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1951 graduate of Whitewater High School. He entered the US Marine Corps in 1951. He […] — (Posted May 28, 2019)

Rick Cowan Rick Cowan, age 67, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, with his family by his side. He had bravely confronted and fought Parkinson’s for the past five years. He was born May 8, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana and had resided in Hagerstown most of his life. He is survived by his loving […] — (Posted May 28, 2019)

Hattie Bell Hattie Bell, 102, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Hattie was born to Jesse and Mary Anthony Echard on October 4, 1916 in Brownsville, Indiana. She lived in Brownsville and Liberty until moving to Richmond in 1932, where she lived the remainder of her life. She is […] — (Posted May 27, 2019)

Janice Sue “Susie” Sullivan MODOC, Ind. – Janice Sue Sullivan, age 61, of Modoc, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2019, at her granddaughter’s home in Delaware. Born July 10, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, to Johnnie and Janet Louise Atkins See, Susie lived in Wayne County most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, traveling, and spending time […] — (Posted May 27, 2019)

Franzie D. Johnson Works Franzie D. Johnson Works, age 50, passed away at Community Hospital East on May 11, 2019. She was born January 21, 1969, to Betty L. Washington and Joe F. Johnson in Richmond, Indiana. Franzie was a resident of Indianapolis, but had attended Richmond Community Schools. She was employed by Walmart Corporation and was also a […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Carl F. Bergen Carl F. Bergen, 79, of Connersville, died Friday morning, May 24, 2019, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. A Fayette County native, Carl was born September 7, 1939 to George Walter and Juanita Imogene Rowe Bergen. In 1958, he graduated from Harrisburg High School. Carl was married at the Baptist Temple on September 26, […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Ruth W. Stanley Ruth W. Stanley, age 98, of Richmond, died Thursday morning (May 23, 2019) at Arbor Trace. She was born on August 8, 1920, in Jay County, Indiana, to W. Ray and Mary Edna Spencer Pettyjohn and had lived here most of her life. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and had worked […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Grayce E Goin Grayce E Goin, who was born September 10, 1952, died May 20, 2019. Services are private. Arrangements announced by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Richmond. — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Linda Sue Hoover LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Linda Sue Hoover, age 75, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born September 15, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herman Richard Wesler Sr. and Clara Marie Howard Wesler, Linda was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. She resided in […] — (Posted May 25, 2019)

Dr. Furman Everette Hawkins, Jr. Cambridge City – Dr. Furman Everette Hawkins, Jr. passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, IN. Born in Gaffney, SC on April 11, 1952, son of Furman E. Hawkins Sr. and Sarah B (Champion) Hawkins, he grew up in Ware Shoals, SC where he was voted the best AA Linebacker […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Darrell Lee Thom MODOC- Darrell Lee Thom, 72, passed away at his home Wednesday morning May 22, 2019 after an extended illness. Darrell was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 8, 1947 to Charles Howard and Reba Oneida (Goble) Thom. He was raised in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Ronald Raymond Christopher RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald Raymond Christopher, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 22, 2019, at IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 22, 1943, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Raymond and Rosella Christopher, Ron graduated from Brookville High School in 1961 after growing up and helping on the farm […] — (Posted May 24, 2019)

Roger “Buddy” Lee Robinson Jr. Roger “Buddy” Lee Robinson Jr., age 48, of Centerville and formerly of Everton, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on May 17, 2019. He was born June 6, 1970, to Roger and Christine Robinson Sr., in Richmond, Indiana. Buddy was a phenomenal concrete finisher and took great pride in his work. He is survived by […] — (Posted May 22, 2019)

Kathy Sue Bowers Kathy Sue Bowers, 55 years old, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on May 16, 2019, after losing a battle with cancer. She was born on March 11, 1964, to the late Bill and Donna Jean Jones. She has been employed at Valeo for the past 10 years. Kathy is survived by her siblings Beverly Smith, […] — (Posted May 22, 2019)

Joan M. Burris WINCHESTER, Ind. – Joan M. Burris, age 92, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester. Born January 18, 1927, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Russell and Alice Paddock McCord, Joan lived in this community for most of her life. She was a 1935 graduate of Centerville […] — (Posted May 22, 2019)

Glen Scott Lang Scott (Captain Scott Careful) Lang, 63, passed away May 1, 2019, at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. Scott started working at UPS at an early age and retired as a District Labor Manager after 37 years of service. Sincere and loyal, Scott loved his family, his friends, and just about any body of water […] — (Posted May 22, 2019)

Marlene F. Creech Marlene F. Creech, 79, of Richmond was born September 20, 193, the third child to Charles J. and Edith F. (Young) Wirts. She died Saturday May 18, 2019 at Heritage House of Richmond. She attended Baxter Elementary School, Dennis Junior High School and was a 1957 graduate Richmond Senior High School. She graduated from Indiana […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Mary Anne Keller CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Mary Anne Keller, age 80, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born November 15, 1938, in New Castle, Indiana, to George and Geneva Briar Needler, Mary Anne lived in Wayne County most of her life. She graduated from Hagerstown Junior Senior High School. Mary Anne […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Betty Lou Ingermann RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Lou Ingermann, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 20, 2019, at Arbor Trace Family-First Senior Living. Born December 11, 1935, in Milton, Indiana, to Howard “Bill” and Garnell Davis Barnes, Betty Lou lived most of her life in Wayne and Fayette County. She was a very active member of […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Elsie Mae Napier Elsie Mae Napier, 67, of Boston passed away in her home May 19, 2019, after a short illness. She was born October 23, 1951 in Richmond to Tom and Doll Owens Powell and lived in this area all of her life. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital where she worked as a transitional care […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Juanita F. Roberts Juanita F. Roberts, 63, passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. She had been a resident for the past six years at Heritage House of Connersville and had been in failing health for several years. She was born September 29, 1955, in Connersville, one of fifteen children of Roy A. […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Justus Tyler Kerney ECONOMY: Justus Tyler Kerney passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 18, 2019, after a day spent surrounded by family and friends. He was 39 years old. Justus is survived by his mother, Cindy Worden; his wife, Kimberly Kerney; his siblings, Bryan and Amanda Worden (Brad Thomas); his beloved uncles Butch, Roger and Eugene; […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Russell H. Wright Russell H. Wright, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday (May 15, 2019) at The Springs of Richmond. He was born on July 6, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Howard and Alma Richmond Wright. He was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service from where he retired in 1987 after 35 years of […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Nancy Cecil Albrecht RICHMOND, Ind. – Nancy Cecil Albrecht, born August 28, 1925, to Judge Lester and Celia Cecil of Dayton, Ohio, passed away quietly on May 19, 2019, at home after a long illness. She was married June 25, 1949, to Albert B. Albrecht. They moved to Richmond in 1986 when he became Vice President & co-owner […] — (Posted May 21, 2019)

Buster Bredahl Cambridge City – Buster Bredahl, 97, passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 at his home in Cambridge City. A son of the late Theodore and Agnes (Zurr) Bredahl, Buster was born on February 12, 1922 in Minot, North Dakota. He lived in Lomita, California which he called home before moving to Cambridge City 14 years […] — (Posted May 19, 2019)

Anna Brinker Anna R. Brinker, 91, of Richmond, died May 17, 2019, at The Springs of Richmond. She was born June 18, 1927, in Richmond to Frank and Flora Ahaus Schroeder and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker. Anna was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, the […] — (Posted May 19, 2019)

Erwin L. “Buck” Coveney Erwin L. “Buck” Coveney, formerly of Richmond, Ind., died May 7, 2019, age 96, in hospice at the Dubose Health Center of The Cedars, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Buck and his wife Dorothy moved to Richmond, Ind., in 1961; after her death in 2005, he sold their property and moved […] — (Posted May 19, 2019)

Lori Jo Adams Lori Jo Adams, 49, died following an unexpected illness on April 10, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Lori was born on June 2, 1969 in Anderson and graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1988. She was THE grooming assistant, working along side of her mother at Pets By Design. Lori attended Bethany Christian […] — (Posted May 19, 2019)