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.

Debra Vitatoe Debra Vitatoe age 65, a New Castle resident went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 13, 2018 At Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 15, 1953 in Pulaski, Virginia a daughter of the late Charles and Fern Jarrett Fadeley. She had resided in New Castle most of her life […] — (Posted August 16, 2018)

Shylow Rae Rigney Shylow Rae Rigney age 24, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018. She was born August 22, 1993 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of Harold Earl Rigney and Khrystal Prince Rigney. She was a 2012 graduate of Tri High School, where she studied Culinary arts. She had worked for Willie […] — (Posted August 14, 2018)

Jonathan Wayne Covert Jonathan Wayne Covert, 43, of Ridgeville, suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, August 12, 2018 at St. Vincent Randolph Hospital in Winchester. He was born on January 13, 1975 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the first of four boys to Wayne and Diana (McCune) Covert. Jonathan grew […] — (Posted August 14, 2018)

Fredrick Lee Bavender Fredrick Lee Bavender, Jr., 79, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Reid Health. He was born in New Castle on October 21, 1938 to Fredrick Lee and Mondaline (Myers) Bavender and was a life long resident of the area. Lee was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. He was an […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

Milo Dale Johnson Milo Dale Johnson, age five months, of Richmond, Indiana, was taken to Heaven Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Reid Health. Milo was born on March 8, 2018, in Richmond, Indiana, to Michael J. Johnson and Kylee D. Smith. He was the happiest little baby in the world and was always smiling from ear to ear. […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

Barbara J. Tincher Barbara J. Tincher, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 17, 1944, in Lynn, Indiana, to Robert M. and Lova Lucille Thomas Petry, Barbara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. Barbara retired from State Farm Insurance […] — (Posted August 10, 2018)

William Charles “Bill” Tremps William Charles “Bill” Tremps, 83, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday. August 7, 2018, at Stonebrook Rehab Center in New Castle. He was born near Greens Fork on October 25, 1934 to Floyd and Ethel (Jackson) Tremps and was a life long resident of Wayne County. Bill was a graduate of Greens Fork High School, served with […] — (Posted August 9, 2018)

Earl Tippett Earl Tippett 61 of Milton died August 8, 2018 at Reid Health. He was born May 9, 1957 in Wayne County to Earl Dunawy and Bernice Thompson Tippett. He formerly worked for Really Cool Foods. He was a member and Past Commander of the Sons of Amvets Connersville Post 11, and a former member of […] — (Posted August 9, 2018)

Carl Dwight Henderson Jr. Carl Dwight Henderson Jr., 88, passed away Tuesday morning August 7, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Carl was born on July 3, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Carl and Nannie (Dressler) Henderson of Covington, Virginia. He moved to the Cambridge City area in his early childhood and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

Geneva Warner Geneva Warner, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born September 4, 1923, in Jessamine County, Kentucky, to John William Sr. and Ella Williams Canter, Geneva lived in Richmond most of her life. She attended First United Methodist Church in Richmond. Geneva was a very gentle and […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

JoAnn Helms JoAnn Helms, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 6, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born August 18, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Ella Parker Shaffer, JoAnn was a life-long resident of this community. She was a member of the Richmond High School Class of 1972. […] — (Posted August 8, 2018)

Jack D. Jordan Jack D. Jordan, 79, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Golden Living Center in Richmond. He was born on August 21, 1938 in Greenville, Ohio to Roy D. and Mabel Stump Jordan. Jack had retired from the US Army, after 25 years in both active duty during the Vietnam war […] — (Posted August 6, 2018)

Harriet L. Burroughs Harriet L. Burroughs, 87, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Brownsville, TX on October 11, 1930 to Lawrence Franz and Lena Lou (Underhill) Lindley and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Harriet was a […] — (Posted August 3, 2018)

Mary Kay Reitenour Mary Kay Reitenour, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Reid Health. Born February 24, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Garnet and Viola Hobbs Ringley, Mary Kay was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. Mary Kay was a realtor at Lingle Real […] — (Posted August 3, 2018)

Kathleen “Kate” McMinn Kathleen “Kate” McMinn, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born March 20, 1924, in Franklin, Kentucky, to Clarence and Alma Norris Turner, Kate was a 1942 graduate of Osgood High School in Ripley County, Indiana. She lived in Wayne County for over 71 years, having […] — (Posted August 2, 2018)

David M. Cox David M. Cox, 64, of Modoc, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, after a short, but hard fought battle against injuries sustained as a result of a farming accident. He was born in Winchester on May 18, 1954 to Robert “Cecil” and Betty (Myers) Cox and was a life long resident of the Modoc area […] — (Posted August 2, 2018)

Daniel L. “Dan” Bowman Daniel L. “Dan” Bowman, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born August 3, 1938 in Anderson, a son of Woodrow and Maedoris (McCune) Bowman. He married Gail Manifold April 18, 1959. Dan was a 1956 graduate of Hagerstown High School. A lifelong farmer, he farmed […] — (Posted July 31, 2018)

Robert L. Brady Robert L. Brady, age 83, formerly of Wayne County, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at his home. Born March 22, 1935, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Rome and Edna Doub Brady, Robert had lived in Wayne County for most of his life before moving to Florida in 2005. He owned and operated a home improvement […] — (Posted July 27, 2018)

Robert “Yogi” Riall Robert “Yogi” Riall, 73, passed away Monday evening July 23, 2018 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A son of the late Arnold and Hazel (Bockover) Riall, Bob was born in Mt. Auburn, Indiana on August 10, 1944. Bob was raised in the Dublin community and attended Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. He […] — (Posted July 26, 2018)

Clyde Duane Littrell Clyde Duane Littrell, 70, of Greens Fork, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born August 13, 1947 in New Castle, a son of Clyde and Virginia (Clark) Littrell. A 1968 graduate of Lewisville High School, Duane retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle following 33 years of service. He […] — (Posted July 26, 2018)

Garrett D. Roberts Garrett D. Roberts, age 77, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers. Born November 16, 1940, in Batesville, Indiana, to Roy and Pauline Hill Roberts, Garrett lived in Centerville most of his life. He was a 1960 graduate of Brookville High School and attended Indiana Business School […] — (Posted July 26, 2018)

Vernon L. Brubaker Jr Vernon L. Brubaker Jr, age 72, of Richmond passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. He was born January 2, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana a son of the late Vernon L. Brubaker Sr. and Catherine Griswell Brubaker. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School class of 1964 and […] — (Posted July 24, 2018)

Thomas K. Keller Thomas K. Keller, 75, passed away Friday July 20, 2018 at Majestic Care in Connersville, Indiana. A son of the late David and Helen Louise (Hess) Keller, Tom was born in Dublin, Indiana on February 13, 1943. Tom was raised in the Dublin and Cambridge City community and graduated from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted July 24, 2018)

Rev. Herschel Eugene Murray Rev. Herschel Eugene Murray, 89, of Hagerstown, went to be with his Heavenly Father on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, July 22, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hagerstown on July 15, 1929 to Marion and Hazel (Ulrich) Murray. Herschel was a United Methodist Minister for 37 years, having pastored churches in Byron […] — (Posted July 24, 2018)

Fern Younts Fern Younts, 101, passed away peacefully July 16, 2018 at Majestic Care (formerly Lincoln Center) in Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late William and Carrie Elizabeth (Caldwell) McClure, Fern was born in Fayette County, Indiana on April 4, 1917. Fern graduated from Union City High School with the class of 1936 and was a […] — (Posted July 18, 2018)

Caroll Pentecost Caroll Pentecost, 79, of Greens Fork, passed away and went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born in North Manchester on September 16, 1938 to Edgar and Lavonne (Butcher) Grossnickle, and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Caroll was a long time employee of J.C. Penney in Richmond. […] — (Posted July 18, 2018)

Larry Jenkins Larry Jenkins, age 74, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born March 26, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clarence and Geneva Bolt Jenkins, Larry was raised in Wayne County and graduated from Centerville High School. He lived in Bellbrook, Ohio, for 20 years, Ashland, Kentucky, for 20 […] — (Posted July 17, 2018)

Ronald J. “Ronnie” Moore Ronald J. “Ronnie” Moore, age 64, of Centerville, Indiana, went to Rock-n-Roll Heaven on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Born October 6, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emory J. and Ruth Wissler Moore, Ronnie was a life-long resident of Centerville and attended Centerville schools. The town of Centerville was very important in the formation of his […] — (Posted July 17, 2018)

Jowana Gail Abrams Jowana Gail Abrams, 76, passed away Wednesday evening July 11, 2018 at The Waters of New Castle after an extended illness. A daughter of the late Carl Monroe and Virginia (King) Bennett, Jowana was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 25, 1941. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and graduate of New […] — (Posted July 12, 2018)

Linda Shaffer Linda Shaffer, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana died on Sunday (July 8, 2018) while visiting friends in Mooresville, Indiana. Linda was born on February 23, 1946 to Jesse and Mary Baker in Texas. She spent several years working as a machine operator for Imperial Products. Linda got a lot of joy out of the small […] — (Posted July 12, 2018)