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.

Carolyn Marie Staley (Catron) Carolyn Marie Staley (Catron) passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Golden Living Center in Richmond, Indiana. She was born October 3, 1945 in Richmond; and grew up in Centerville. She attended Centerville Schools and was a member of First Baptist Church in Centerville. Carolyn enjoyed many things including fishing and spending time with family. […] — (Posted April 3, 2018)

Darry L. Brandenburg Darry L. Brandenburg, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 16, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Forest and Imogene Stone Brandenburg, Darry was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Darry retired from Morris Furniture and had formerly […] — (Posted April 3, 2018)

Cordell Joshua Alexander Wynkoop Cordell Joshua Alexander Wynkoop, 20-day-old infant son of Jason Lynn Wynkoop and Brandi Elizabeth Weston, passed away Sunday April 1st, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Cordell was born in Indianapolis on March 12th, 2018. Survivors include his parents, maternal grandparents Lenny and Maria (Haler) Weston all of New Castle, and paternal grandparents John […] — (Posted April 3, 2018)

Horace N. Smith Horace N. Smith, 92, Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Henry. He was born Dec. 5, 1925 on White Leghorn Farms outside Hagerstown, the son of Omer and Myrtle Smith. He married Vera C. Dilling in Pendleton on Nov. 9, 1945 and they lived in the same house on the farm until moving […] — (Posted March 30, 2018)

Barbara A. Edwards RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara A. Edwards, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 26, 2018, at Reid Health. Born July 13, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to William J. and Clara Blemke Reimer, Barbara was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1952 graduate of Richmond High School. Barbara worked as a clerical assistant […] — (Posted March 29, 2018)

Frances K. Tackett Milton – Frances K. Tackett, 78, passed away Tuesday evening March 27, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A life-long resident of Milton, Frances was born there on August 8, 1939 to the late Howard Sr. and Gladys (Cordray) May. She attended Milton School. Frances and her husband Harold were married at the Milton […] — (Posted March 29, 2018)

Mary Lou Beeson Mary Lou Beeson, age 90, of Losantville, passed away on Monday, March 26, at Reid Hospital. Born June 25, 1927 to Vaughn and Ivalue (Downing) Swoveland in Blountsviile, Indiana, Mary Lou lived her entire life within a twenty-five mile radius of Wayne County. She was a retiree from Dana Corporation in Hagerstown, where she began […] — (Posted March 29, 2018)

Betty J. Wesseler Betty J. Wesseler, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 24, 2018. Betty was born March 19, 1938 to Owen and Eva (Smith) Stewart in Middletown, Ohio. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge City community and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Betty and […] — (Posted March 27, 2018)

Harry L. Conyers Harry L. Conyers, 78, of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at home with his family. He was born on September 9, 1939 in Modoc, IN to Charles H. and M. Marguerite (Seagrave) Conyers. He grew up in Modoc and Losantville and lived most of his life in this area. Harry was […] — (Posted March 27, 2018)

Dorothy F. Seidner Dorothy F. Seidner, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Bridgewater Health Care in Hartford City. Dorothy was born on September 6, 1924 in Bath County, Kentucky to William and Mary Alice (Caldwell) Staton. One January 9, 1943 she married Gerald Seidner and together they would raise their three children in Delaware County. […] — (Posted March 27, 2018)

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Phelps Carolyn Sue “Susie” Phelps, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Reid Health. Born December 6, 1944, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Charles and Lucille “Jewell” Hall Thomas, Susie lived in this community all of her life. She was a 1963 graduate of Richmond High School. Susie enjoyed genealogy, scrapbooking, watching UK […] — (Posted March 27, 2018)

Duane O. Keiser Duane O. Keiser, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, went to meet the Lord Friday, March 23, 2018, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. Born June 29, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frank and Margaret Hunnicutt Keiser, Duane lived in Cambridge City, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1955 graduate of Hagerstown […] — (Posted March 27, 2018)

Robert E. Holt CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Robert E. Holt, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born Dec. 8, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Henderson and Addie Anderson Holt, Robert lived in Wayne County most of his life. He formerly worked at Wallace Metal Products Inc., NATCO, Amcast Automotive, and […] — (Posted March 23, 2018)

Timothy W. Kempton CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Timothy W. Kempton, age 53, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at his home. Born June 23, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alan Walter and Edith Reynolds Kempton, Tim was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1982 graduate of Centerville High School. Tim enjoyed music and gardening. […] — (Posted March 23, 2018)

Bob Forrest Lifelong resident of Hagerstown, Bob Forrest, 87 years young, passed very peacefully Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Bob was born at home on the farm May 24, 1930, to Opal May (Laudig) and Claude Leon Forrest. He grew up on the farm, graduated from Hagerstown High School. Bob had 2 loves of his life, his family […] — (Posted March 23, 2018)

Ruth Ann Harter Ruth Ann Harter, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 77 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Harter. She is survived by her son, Christopher Harter, her daughter-in-law, Liz McMahon and their son, Wheeler McMahon, as well as her sister, […] — (Posted March 23, 2018)

Ruth Alma (Risch) Thompson Ruth Alma (Risch) Thompson, age 93, died March 16, 2018. Ruth was a longtime resident of Wayne County. She was born in Dearborn County on July 3rd, 1924, to Harry and Alma Risch. She grew up with five loving siblings: Dorothy (Werner), Robert “Bob”, Melvin, Viola (Sherwood) and Paul Risch. Ruth was united in marriage […] — (Posted March 21, 2018)

Marie Frame Davis Mrs. Marie Frame Davis, 87, of Williamsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18 at Friends Fellowship Community. Words often used to describe Marie are “kind, gentle, and loving”. She consistently lived a life of gratitude and appreciation. The staff at Friends Fellowship frequently echoed this as well and shared she […] — (Posted March 21, 2018)

Julia K. Logston Julia K. Logston, 84, of Richmond, IN entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born April 18, 1933, in New Castle to Oville and Juanita Armstrong. In 1952 she married Jim Logston. To this 25-year union was born four children; Cindy, Gary, Phil, and Jamie. She […] — (Posted March 21, 2018)

Gary D. Retz NEW CASTLE- Gary D. Retz, 71, of rural New Castle, passed away Monday afternoon March 19, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A son of the late Charles D. and Roberta S. (Stover) Retz, Gary was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 26, 1946. He lived most of his life in Henry County and […] — (Posted March 21, 2018)

Carolyn D. Brandes RICHMOND, Ind. – Carolyn D. Brandes, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 24, 1920, in Beshka, Yugoslavia, to Jacob and Theresa Dietrich Demand, Carolyn moved to this community in 2009. She was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Dyke Business […] — (Posted March 21, 2018)

Olive Rhea Risch CAMBRIDGE CITY- Olive Rhea Risch, 88, passed away Wednesday evening March 14, 2018 at Premier Healthcare in Connersville. A daughter of the late Ray and Eva Pearl (Morris) McElfresh, Olive Rhea was born in Fayette County, Indiana on May 28, 1929. She was a 1947 graduate of Bentonville High School. Olive Rhea was a member […] — (Posted March 16, 2018)

Janice M. Dickerson Janice M. Dickerson, 80, of New Castle passed away Friday, March 09, 2018 at Heritage House in New Castle. She was born on September 3, 1937 in Straughn, IN, a daughter of the late Cecil and Bertha (Custer) Derrickson. Janice was a 1955 graduate of Straughn High School. Never afraid of work, Janice worked hard […] — (Posted March 14, 2018)

Paul Ray Young Jr. Paul Ray Young Jr., 49, of New Lisbon, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 11, 2018 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 27, 1968 in New Castle, a son of Paul Ray and Connie (Hays) Young. A 1987 graduate of Hagerstown High School, he also graduated from NBC Tech in […] — (Posted March 14, 2018)

Rufus Earl Hayes Rufus Earl Hayes, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 18, 1938, in Jackson, Kentucky, to Lacy and Katherine Johnson Hayes, Earl lived in Wayne County most of his life. He owned the former Hayes House restaurant in Fountain City, Indiana, during the 70s and delivered The […] — (Posted March 13, 2018)

Pearl Marie Green Pearl Marie Green, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana. Born April 25, 1933, in Morehead, Kentucky, to Joe and Viola Pettit McBrayer, Pearl had lived in this community since 1972. She was co-owner with her husband and […] — (Posted March 13, 2018)

Lenora G. Irvin Lenora G. Irvin, age 100, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Rome, Georgia. She was born on October 4, 1917 in Linton, IN to Shelby and Ina (Fulk) Potter. Lenora and her late husband, Charles N. Irvin, Sr. DDS, were married for 68 years and enjoyed a wonderful life […] — (Posted March 12, 2018)

Malcolm R. “Mike” Fulton CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Malcolm R. “Mike” Fulton, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Born July 26, 1925, in Abington, Indiana, Mike was the oldest of five children born to Clarence Ray and Doris Ethel Lemmons Fulton. He graduated from New Washington High […] — (Posted March 9, 2018)

Mary Carolyn Harrell Mary Carolyn Harrell, age 91, passed away on March 7, 2018 at Friends Fellowship Community where she resided. Mary was born on January 14, 1927 in New Paris, OH to Harvey and Agnes (Brown) Haller. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School, New Paris, OH in 1945. Mary married George Harrell on October 16, 1948. […] — (Posted March 9, 2018)

Joyce Elaine Harter Joyce Elaine Harter, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born February 18, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Albert and Helen A. Wiggans Runyon, Joyce was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School. Joyce retired after 25 years as […] — (Posted March 7, 2018)