Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Joyce Diane (Hawkins) Gartrell Mercer Joyce Diane (Hawkins) Gartrell Mercer, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Joyce was born on September 10, 1934 in Divide, Illinois, to Kelly and Lois (Barker) Hawkins. She married Orland Gartrell and he preceded her in death, she later married William […] — (Posted November 12, 2019)

Pastor Harry Junior Duffey Pastor Harry Junior Duffey, 71, of Richmond, IN passed away unexpectedly in his home and went to be with the Lord at 3:15pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1948 in Richmond, IN to parents Harry and Cordie Duffey. Harry attended Richmond Schools where he lettered in track, football, baseball, […] — (Posted November 12, 2019)

Evelyn M. Bane GREENS FORK, Ind. – Evelyn M. Bane, age 91, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Saturday, November 9, 2019. Born December 21, 1927, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Jesse and Annie Wright Caudle, Evelyn was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1946 graduate of Centerville High School. Evelyn was a member of Greens […] — (Posted November 11, 2019)

Lauren “Pooky” Alexis Gillard Lauren “Pooky” Alexis Gillard, 14, of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with her Daddy in the “Cloudy Place” on November 7, 2019. She was born March 9, 2005, in Richmond to Terrance Gillard and Sara McFadden. Lauren loved crafting, playing video games, swimming, being outdoors and hanging with her family. She was a Sharp […] — (Posted November 11, 2019)

Delbert L. Nugent Delbert L. Nugent, “The Bike Man” 63, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born in Richmond on January 13, 1956 to Alfred and Bertha Lantz Nugent. Delbert retired from Kempers after 34 years. In his free time, he enjoyed sampling all kinds of foods. His interests included golfing, […] — (Posted November 10, 2019)

Robert Royston Robert Royston, age 85, passed away at Forest Park Health Campus on November 6, 2019. He was born December 9, 1933, to Helen Royston in Richmond, Indiana. Robert, fondly known as Bobby, was considered the Jigsaw puzzle expert. Bobby graduated in 1953, from Richmond High School where he was a member of the 1952 undefeated […] — (Posted November 10, 2019)

Tracey Lee Rodandello Tracey Lee Rodandello, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 2, 2019. He was born August 26, 1972, the son of Ralph and Patricia Rodandello, in Richmond, Indiana. Tracey attended Richmond High School until the 12th grade. He had lived most of his life in Wayne County and had attended The Lighthouse […] — (Posted November 10, 2019)

Christopher James Johnson Christopher James Johnson, 29 of Connersville, Indiana passed away on November 5, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1990 in Richmond, Indiana, to Michael Johnson and LouAnn Geis. Chris loved fishing, camping and dirt car racing. He was a proud father to Johnathan Bowe Johnson, a jokester and was very soft hearted. Christopher was […] — (Posted November 10, 2019)

Margo Marie Jacob Margo Marie Jacob age 60, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2019. She was born October 7, 1959, to Nicholas and Marilyn Jacob in Richmond, Indiana. Margo was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and had attended college pursing a degree in accounting. She loved to cross […] — (Posted November 10, 2019)

Robert Hugh Mikesell RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Hugh Mikesell, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 8, 2019, at Reid Health. Rob was born May 29, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald and Betty Foote Mikesell. He was a 1975 graduate of Centerville High School, where he was the Tri-Eastern Conference distance running champion. He continued his […] — (Posted November 8, 2019)

David William Reneau HAGERSTOWN: David William Reneau, 87, a longtime Hagerstown resident, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Brookdale Health Care, where he had resided for the past several weeks. Dave was born in Mays, IN on June 20, 1932 to Clarence and Ethel (McCullum) Reneau and live most of his life in Wayne County. Dave was a […] — (Posted November 8, 2019)

Robert Royston Robert Royston, age 85, passed away at Forest Park Health Campus on November 6, 2019. He was born December 9, 1933, to Helen Royston in Richmond, Indiana. Robert, fondly known as Bobby, was considered the Jigsaw puzzle expert. Bobby graduated in 1953, from Richmond High School where he was a member of the 1952 undefeated […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Ed York RICHMOND, Ind. – Ed York, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Reid Health surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Zack and Helen Wilkinson York, Ed was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He retired from J.M. Hutton […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Joe Rasnick Joe Rasnick, age 78, of Laurel, Indiana died Saturday, October 19, 2019, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, following a brief illness. Born July 29, 1941 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of eight children born to the late William Albert & Mary Kathryn (Castle) Rasnick. He worked for over 24 years […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Mary Lou Binnig-Wood Columbus, Ohio – Mary Lou Binnig-Wood, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio, after a long and joyful life. She was born on July 6, 1936 to Herman and Dorothy (Martin) Spencer in Newark, Ohio. She married Neil Thomas Wood on July 13, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana. She moved to […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Davenia Franklin Franklin, Davenia, 66, of Richmond, died Nov. 6 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Those with any information regarding Davenia’s family are asked to call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Sarah Marie Davidson Sarah Marie Davidson, 41, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019. The daughter of Harold and Vivian Skinner, Sarah was born in Richmond, Indiana, on February 26, 1978. Sarah enjoyed listening to music, watching television, and spending time with her daughter. Survivors include a daughter, Olivia Vivian May […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker CAMBRIDGE CITY- Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Monday evening November 4, 2019. A daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Johnson) Longnecker, Wilma was born in Cambridge City on October 15, 1945. Wilma and her late husband, Charles, raised their family and lived most of their lives together in […] — (Posted November 7, 2019)

Susan L. ‘Suzi’ (Knose) Brockman Susan L. Brockman, 65, of Richmond, entered into Heaven on November 2, 2019. She was born in New Castle on April 28, 1954 to Kenneth & Louise (Teffeteller) Knose. Susan was a skilled painter at Ken Co and Zimmer Vans, co-owner of Greensfork Antiques and E Bay Power seller back in the dial-up days. She […] — (Posted November 6, 2019)

Marcia Ann Caskey RICHMOND, Ind. – Marcia Ann Caskey, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at her home. Born November 20, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Richard R. and Edna I. Wilbur Thompson, Marcia lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of Centerville High School. Marcia retired […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Jack J. Jordan EATON, Ohio – Jack J. Jordan, age 77, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 4, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 2, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Phillip and Katherine Peters Jordan, Jack was a life-long resident of Preble County, Ohio. He was a 1960 graduate of New […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker CAMBRIDGE CITY – Wilma Jean (Longnecker) Baker, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Monday evening November 4, 2019. A daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Johnson) Longnecker, Wilma was born in Cambridge City on October 15, 1945. Wilma and her late husband, Charles, raised their family and lived most of their lives together […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Shirley Jean Lakes DUBLIN- Shirley Jean Lakes, 71, passed away Sunday evening November 3, 2019, at her home in Dublin with her children at her side. A daughter of the late Ted and Elizabeth (Berry) Rigney, Shirley was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 23, 1948. Formerly of Forest, Indiana, Shirley has made her home in Dublin since […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Jerry Lee Beers GREENS FORK: Jerry Lee Beers, 84, passed away on November 2, 2019, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born on May 25, 1935 in Greens Fork to Eugene & Elizabeth (Boyd) Beers. He was a 1953 graduate of Greens Fork High School. On June 30, 1957, he married Phyllis Bryan at the […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Blake L. Allen Blake L. Allen, 60, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. He was born on May 5, 1959 in Richmond to Charles and Mildred (Reed) Allen and lived his entire life in this area. Blake was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enjoyed fishing at Hi-Way Springs, playing basketball and […] — (Posted November 5, 2019)

Karen J. Wallace On Friday, November 1, 2019, Karen J. Wallace, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 67. Karen was born on December 16, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to W. Eugene and Patricia (Russell) Anthony. She attended Sinclair Community College for Early Childhood Education. She married the love of her […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Deloris M. Reece Coning RICHMOND, Ind. – Deloris M. Reece Coning, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 23, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis and Clara Wise Douglas, Deloris was a life-long resident of this community. She had been a member of First Church of […] — (Posted November 4, 2019)

Gene V. Wise Gene V. Wise, 67, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Hickory Creek. He was born December 23, 1951 at home near Albany, Kentucky a son of William Kimble and Nina Virginia (Kearney) Wise. Gene attended New Castle Chrysler High School and later completed his GED at age […] — (Posted November 3, 2019)

Rosalie Pollack Glazer Rosalie Pollack Glazer, 93 years of age, longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on November 1, 2019. Rosalie was born in Indianapolis on November 6, 1925. She was a member of Beth Boruk and life member of Hadassah. Rosalie is survived by her beloved family, children: Price (Martha) Glazer, Marcee Whalen and Suzanne Glazer; […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)

Thomas Cragg Klute Thomas Cragg Klute, age 99 1/2, died October 27, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri, following a short illness. He was the only child of Forest E. Klute and Florence Cragg Klute. He is survived by his oldest son Robert Klute (Carol Schoeffel), and his daughter Ann Brinker (Ron), and three wonderful grandchildren: Mike Brinker (Elizabeth […] — (Posted November 2, 2019)