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.

Ilene (Rose) Sparks Ilene (Rose) Sparks, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond, IN. She was born on April 20, 1936, in Jackson County, KY, and is the daughter of the late Willie E. Rose and Dema J. (Fox) Rose. She married Ralph Sparks on July 4, 1954, in Jellico, […] — (Posted August 23, 2018)

Margaret Joan Vernon Heck Margaret Joan Vernon Heck, 87 of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2018 at Golden Living Center of Richmond where she had been a resident since December of 2017. She was born in 1931 in Chester, England, one of two daughters of William Arnold and Nancy Bowater Hinman Vernon. On May 1, 1954, she […] — (Posted August 22, 2018)

Deborah Denise Cox Deborah Denise Cox, 66, of Milton, earned her wings on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at her home in Milton, following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Richmond on July 9, 1952 to Charles and Sandra Dale. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a 20 year employee of Visteon […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

John A. Williams John A. Williams 60 of Centerville passed away August 18, 2018 at Reid Hospital after a short illness. He was born June 25, 1958 in Richmond to Kenneth and Caryl Reister Williams and lived in Centerville all of his life. He worked at Master Brand Cabinets Inc. for 30 years and was currently working for […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

Ronald Thompson Ronald Thompson; May 7, 1933-August 17, 2018. Born in Shirley, IN to Edgar and Hazel Thompson. Ron was a family man first and foremost. He was a farmer, and a father that adored his wife and family. Ron was on the board of Henry Co. REMC for 30 years. He cared about his country. He […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)

Benjamin Wayne Cox Sr. Benjamin Wayne Cox Sr., 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Thursday morning August 16, 2018. A son of Wade Hampton and Mildred Marie (Lucas) Cox, Benjamin was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 9, 1952. Ben was raised in rural Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted August 17, 2018)

Errol LeRoy Brant Errol LeRoy Brant, 77, of Greens Fork, died August 8, 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1941 to LeRoy and Betty (Burelison) Brant and graduated from Webster High School in 1959. Errol retired from the US Army in 1980 as a Chief Warrant Officer II after 20 […] — (Posted August 17, 2018)

Zackariah Lee Roy Andrew Zackariah Lee Roy Andrew, 29, of Greensburg and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 as a result of a tragic accident. He was born on January 3, 1989 in New Castle, IN to Scott & Bridget (Vandivier) Andrew and lived most of his life in Cambridge City. Zack was a […] — (Posted August 16, 2018)

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)