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.
Louella M. ‘Pee Wee’ Grimme Abington, IN – Louella M. ‘Pee Wee’ Grimme, age 88, of Abington, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at her home. Born April 1, 1928, in Centerville, Indiana, to Russell and Edith Brown Morgan, Louella was a life-long resident of the Abington community. She farmed with her husband, ‘Cap’. Louella assisted her husband ‘Cap’ while he […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
WWN Obituaries - James L. Foreman James L. Foreman Richmond, IN – James L. Foreman 73 of Richmond went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2016 at Reid Hospital after playing 18 holes of Golf, a game he dearly loved. Later he had a massive heart attack. Jim was born February 15, 1943 in Richmond to Earl Foreman and Stella Faye Caplinger […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Stephen E. Weaver Losantville, IN – Stephen E. Weaver, 66, of Losantville, passed away on Sunday evening, November 6, 2016, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born at Henry County Hospital, New Castle, on November 11, 1949 to Berton and Margaret (Heckathorn) Weaver of Losantville. Steve was a 1968 graduate of Union High School, Modoc. He […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Julia M. Baker Julia M. ‘Judy’ Baker Liberty, IN – Julia M. ‘Judy’ Baker, age 71, of Liberty, died Monday, November 7, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family at her bedside. Known to all by the name of Judy, she was born October 9, 1945, in Stearns, Kentucky, to Rev. William Jess and Hazel Marie King Neal. Judy grew up […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Maggie Mae Blue Maggie Mae Blue Centerville, IN – Maggie Mae Blue, age 22, of Centerville, died Monday, November 7, 2016, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Born November 27, 1993, in Richmond, Indiana, to William E. and Rebecca L. Barnhizer Blue, Maggie was a life-long resident of this community. She formerly worked at Speedway and Sunshine Café. Maggie loved cats. She was […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Randall Lee Massie Randall Lee “Randy” Massie Randall Lee “Randy” Massie age 61 of Hillsboro died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Midwest Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois. He was born August 18, 1955 in Troy, Ohio the son of the late Russell and Sarah Thompson Massie. Randall served as a minister in the Churches of Christ /Christian Churches for twenty […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Clarence W. Bertsch Clarence W. Bertsch RICHMOND, Ind. – Clarence W. Bertsch, age 71, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Reid Health. Born January 23, 1945, in Salem, Indiana, to Joseph William and Verle Mae Tarr Bertsch, Clarence lived in Wayne County most of his life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. Clarence served in the U.S. […] — (Posted November 2, 2016)
Obituaries - Julia Glidden McConnell Julia Glidden McConnell LEWISVILLE – Julia Glidden McConnell, 102 years old, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon October 27, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana while surrounded by her loving family. The youngest daughter of the late Simon E. and Ruby (Chestnut) Glidden, Julia was born in Lewisville, Indiana on April 10, 1914. She was a descendant of Lewis C. Freeman, […] — (Posted November 2, 2016)
Obituaries - Frederick H. Walters Frederick H. Walters CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Frederick H. Walters, age 85, of Cambridge City, died Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Reid Health. Born April 9, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry and Lelia Pope Walters, Fred was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Fred served in the U.S. Army […] — (Posted November 2, 2016)
Lisa JoAnne Sanders CAMBRIDGE CITY- Lisa JoAnne Sanders, 55, passed away early Wednesday morning October 26, 2016 at her home in Cambridge City, Indiana. Lisa was born in Lafayette, Indiana on July 28, 1961. She attended Tri County High School in Wolcott with the class of 1979 and earned her degree in Graphic Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. […] — (Posted November 2, 2016)
Obituaries - Dale Charles Harrison Dale Charles “Trigger” Harrison Connersville, Indiana – Dale Charles “Trigger” Harrison passed away October 25, 2016 at Fayette Regional Hospital in Connersville after a long illness. He was born October 3, 1943 in Manchester Kentucky to James and Pearl Jarvis Harrison Benge and lived in Richmond most of his life. He is survived by his two sons Dale Harrison […] — (Posted November 2, 2016)
Obituaries - Marlene Johnson Marlene Johnson NEW CASTLE – Marlene Johnson, 76, passed away Sunday evening October 16, 2016 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Harry Max and Edna Marie (Logan-House) Driver, Marlene was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 29, 1940. She was a graduate of Richmond High School with the class […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
David “Mac” Hoy New Castle – David “Mac” Hoy, 61, of New Castle, passed away Monday evening October 17, 2016 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 2, 1955. He was raised in the Dublin community and attended school in Dublin and Cambridge City. David served his country in the […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Raymond W. Talbot Raymond W. Talbot RICHMOND, Ind. – Raymond W. Talbot, age 66, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Reid Health. Born June 5, 1950, in Rock Island, Illinois, to John D. and Dorothy Boyer Talbot, Raymond was a resident of this community since 1967. He was a 1968 graduate of Centerville High School. Raymond was a member, […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Vola Alice Elsrod Vola Alice Elsrod CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Vola Alice Elsrod, age 90, of Centerville, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Reid Health. Born August 22, 1926, in Connersville, Indiana, to Eisha and Dora Lee Fowler Gabbard, Vola lived most of her life in Centerville. She was an aide at the Richmond State Hospital. Vola was a member of First […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Jerry Lee Taylor Jerry Lee Taylor RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry Lee Taylor, age 53, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Born September 24, 1963, in Winchester, Indiana, to William E. and Jane F. Nolte Taylor, Jerry lived most of his life in Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1981. Jerry was a Senior Project Manager for National Salvage […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Brenda Capps Crane Koons Brenda Capps Crane Koons CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Brenda Capps Crane Koons, age 65, of Centerville, died after a long battle with Huntington’s disease Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Rosebud Village surrounded by her family and friends. Born March 13, 1951, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to James and Sue Whisman Capps, Brenda lived in this area for most of her […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Donald Eugene Rader Sr. Donald Eugene Rader Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Eugene Rader Sr., age 87, of Richmond, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 24, 1929, in Eaton, Ohio, to Elmer and Gladys Lunsford Rader, Don lived in this area all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
WWN Obituaries - William Jerry Smith William Jerry Smith September 18, 1946 – September 30, 2016 SMITH, William “Jerry”, age 70, passed away on Sept. 30, 2016 at home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on Sept. 18, 1946 to William and Mary (May) Smith. He grew up in Centerville and lived in Connersville for a time, while working at Ford. He was a […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
Obituaries - Michael D. Owens Michael D. Owens Michael D. Owens, age 65, passed into the presence of his Creator and Lord at his Colorado Springs home on October 17, 2016, following 6 & ½ years of courageous battle against Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Michael was born on September 12, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to parents Delbert W. Owens and Thelma Lakes Owens, both […] — (Posted October 26, 2016)
WWN Obituaries - Myron Eugene Matney Myron Eugene Matney ( March 19, 1928 – October 12, 2016 ) Daleville…Myron Eugene Matney, 88, resident of Daleville, passed away October 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Henry County, March 19, 1928, the son of Owen and Myrtle Gustin Matney. He had worked at General Motors for many years and was a graduate of […] — (Posted October 19, 2016)
Obituaries - H. Virginia Wittman H. Virginia Wittman RICHMOND, Ind. – H. Virginia Wittman, age 90, formerly of Wayne County, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in Noblesville, Indiana. Born May 8, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Margaret Karcher Niewoehner, Virginia lived most of her life in Richmond and Greens Fork. She worked in the Cost Accounting Department at NATCO for 35 […] — (Posted October 19, 2016)
Obituaries - Sibyl Gay Price Sibyl Gay Price RICHMOND, Ind. – Sibyl Gay Price, age 97, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born September 17, 1919, in Mark Tree, Arkansas, to Argus Ostry and Drucilla Steele Holloway, Sibyl lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Morton High School in 1938. Sibyl worked as […] — (Posted October 19, 2016)
Obituaries - C. Darrell Stephenson C. Darrell Stephenson HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – C. Darrell Stephenson, age 66, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at his home. Born May 29, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth H. and Lillian M. Johnson Stephenson, Darrell was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1968. Darrell served in the U.S. Navy […] — (Posted October 19, 2016)
Obituaries - Sylvia J. Ravencraft Sylvia J. Ravencraft Sylvia J. Ravencraft, 91, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, IN. She was born on September 5, 1925 in Brownsville, IN to Joseph and Clara (Davis) Feller. She was a 1943 graduate of Milton High School and was a member of Milton Christian Church. Sylvia […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)
Obituaries - Robert Carol Shaeffer Robert Carol Shaeffer Robert Carol Shaeffer was called home to be with his Lord on October 8, 2016. Robert and God had an agreement that he would go peacefully in his sleep and God kept his end of the bargain. He passed away due to complications of Congestive heart Failure at age 91. Robert had lived a full […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)
Thomas August Kohnle WINCHESTER, Ky. – Thomas August Kohnle, age 86, of Winchester, Kentucky, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Bernard William Kohnle and Harriett Thomas Kohnle. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1952 in active […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)
Obituaries - Roy Edward Robertson Roy Edward Robertson RICHMOND, Ind. – Roy Edward Robertson, age 73, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 2, 2016, at his home. Born November 16, 1942, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Cecil ‘Jack’ and Elizabeth Newman Robertson, Roy moved to this community when he was ten years old. He was employed at Wayne Corporation and worked construction. Roy loved spending […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)
Obituaries - Cora L. Rains Cora L. Rains MOORESVILLE, North Carolina – Cora L. Rains, age 93, of Mooresville, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, North Carolina. Born February 26, 1923, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Andrew and Mary Hubbard Gill, Cora graduated from Hamilton High School in 1941. She lived in Abington and Richmond, Indiana and was employed by […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)
Obituaries - Joseph Stephen Schroeder Joseph Stephen Schroeder Fort Wayne. IN – Joseph Stephen Schroeder 36 formerly of Richmond living in Fort Wayne died October 7, 2016 at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born October 29, 1979 in Richmond to Stephen and Delisa Schuerman Schroeder. He worked in manufacturing and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. […] — (Posted October 12, 2016)