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.

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)

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)