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.
Obituaries - James Enoch Stevens James Enoch Stevens Albert and Myrtle Stevens of Madison County, Kentucky, gave life from their love to James Enoch Stevens on December 9, 1933. James is a brother of Betty Lou (Bill) Usher and Peggy Ann (George) Eldridge of Milton, Indiana, Robert (Sandy) Stevens of Centerville, Indiana. James graduated with the class of 1951 from Milton High School […] — (Posted January 18, 2017)
WWN Obituaries - Betty L. Bell Armstrong Betty L. Bell Armstrong Betty L. Bell Armstrong 91 of Richmond died January 5, 2017 at her home. She was born April 21, 1925 in Richmond to Orbra M. and Nellie Maines Bell and lived here all her life. She graduated from Richmond High School and attended Richmond Business School. She was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - David H. Bennett David H. Bennett RICHMOND, Ind. – David H. Bennett, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 13, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jack and Betty Bennett, David was a life-long resident of this community. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose. David was also a member of the […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Victor L. Harvey Victor L. Harvey Milton, IN: Victor L. Harvey, 53, of Milton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his residence. Victor is the son of Glen and Neva Bennett Harvey, born July 22, 1963 in Wayne County. He was a 1981 graduate of Connersville High School and had been employed as a roofer as a member of United Roofers […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
John R. Grimes HAGERSTOWN: John R. Grimes, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at The Springs of Richmond. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 2, 1928 to Robert B. and Mildred (Spence) Grimes. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Lincoln High School and Indiana University. He […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Wilma Lee Rowe Wilma Lee Rowe, 76, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. Wilma was born on August 8, 1940 in Wayne County, IN to Paul and Beulah Worl. She was the youngest of three girls. Wilma grew up in rural Wayne County and was a 1958 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She loved children and was […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Sandra K. DeBruler Sandra K. “Sandi” DeBruler CAMBRIDGE CITY- Sandra K. “Sandi” DeBruler, 48, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of January 4, 2017. Sandi was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 12, 1968. She lived most all of her life in the Cambridge City-Western Wayne community and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Melanie Elaine (Parker) Conyers Melanie Elaine (Parker) Conyers, 79, of Cambridge City, transitioned into the spiritual realm on Monday, January 2, 2017, after a short illness. She was born in Indianapolis on October 9, 1937 to Charles and Maude(Surber) Parker. Melanie grew up in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln H.S. in 1953. She married Donald Leroy Conyers on […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Rhea Irene Benner Toschlog Rhea Irene Benner Toschlog RICHMOND, Ind. – Rhea Irene Benner Toschlog, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Reid Health. She was born September 9, 1923, to Everett and Naomi Filby Benner at home in Boston, Indiana, where she grew up. Rhea graduated from Boston High School in 1941. She worked at the Richmond […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Ronald L. Harris Ronald L. Harris GREENS FORK, Ind. – Ronald L. Harris, age 72, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born April 23, 1944, in Fountain City, Indiana, Ron was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He worked at Belden for 40 years and was a courier for Mid-American Clinical Lab. Ron was […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Ruth C. Cole CAMBRIDGE CITY – Ruth C. Cole, 83, passed away January 2, 2017. Ruth was born in Mt. Polaski, Illinois on Christmas Day in 1933. Because her father passed away when she was three years old, Ruth and her sisters were raised at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown from where she graduated high […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Wayne Martin Robbins Wayne Martin Robbins Wayne Martin Robbins, 77, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 30, 1939 in Rush County, Indiana to the late Robert Nelson and Della Garnet (Hitchel) Robbins. Wayne was a 1957 graduate of Orange High […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
WWN Obituaries - Sarah Pauline Tucker Sarah Pauline Tucker Sarah Pauline Tucker, 93, of Richmond passed away December 27, 2016. She was born February 3, 19 23 in Stanford, Kentucky to William and Edith Daily Kurtz and lived her most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Centerville Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband of 75 years Edwin, […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Joan Pierson Joan Pierson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joan Pierson, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Reid Health. Born December 19, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul and Clara Lipscomb Bane, Joan was a life-long resident of this area. She retired from the Wayne Corporation. Joan enjoyed playing cards. She loved spending time with her […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Paul E. Moore Centerville – Paul E. Moore, 94, passed away Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Ernest and Lena (Berry) Moore, Paul was born in Brownsville, Indiana on June 22, 1922. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Rhonda Diane Chasteen Rhonda Diane Chasteen CAMBRIDGE CITY- Rhonda Diane Chasteen, 54, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 27, 2016. A daughter of Charles and Barbara (Gadd) Noe, Rhonda was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 1, 1962. A lifelong resident of the Western Wayne community, Rhonda graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1980. […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) LEWISVILLE- Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) – October 31, 1921 – December 27, 2016 Rosemary Stephens, a life-long Lewisville native, peacefully joined her many family and friends waiting in heaven on the morning of December 27th. Celebrating her 95th birthday this past Halloween, Rosemary was adored by her friends and family for her wry wit, eternal properness, […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Ernest G. McConnell Ernest G. McConnell Ernest G. McConnell, Jr., 92, of Straughn, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at The Addison Place in New Castle. He was born December 30, 1923 at home in Lewisville, the son of Ernest Glen and Elizabeth M. (Sorrell) McConnell. Ernie graduated from Lewisville High School in 1941 and farmed for many years. He retired […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Laura H. Million Laura H. Million RICHMOND, Ind. – Laura H. Million, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Reid Health. Born July 7, 1923, in Franklin County, Indiana, to Ben and Margaret Meer Handorf, Laura lived in Richmond for most of her life. She retired in 1988 as a cook […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Lena Francis Lena Francis Richmond, Ind. – Lena Francis, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born October 30, 1944, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Gus and Bam Howard Gray, Lena lived in this community for most of her life. She retired from Belden after working there for […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Sandra Cole Sandra Cole, 71, of Richmond passed away December 23, 2016 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Richmond to Elmer Joseph and Mildred Louise Goss Pugh and lived in Telico Plains, TN for 15 years before returning to Richmond for the last 14 years of her life. She worked at WELCO […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Julia Eileen Pegg Julia Eileen Pegg RICHMOND, Ind. – Julia Eileen Pegg, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Reid Health. Born February 24, 1941, in Centerville, Indiana, to John and Millie Shearer Soper, Eileen was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a teacher’s aide for Richmond Community Schools. Eileen was a member of […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Cecelia Ann Cema Cecelia Ann Cema RICHMOND, Ind. – Cecelia Ann Cema, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born November 14, 1949, in Muncie, Indiana, to Robert L. and Phyllis Wolf Miller, Celia lived in this community for most of her life. She graduated from Centerville High School […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Richard M. Pheanis Richard M. Pheanis CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Richard M. Pheanis, age 71, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 6, 1945, in Camden, Ohio, Dick was a life-long resident of the Richmond area. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1963 and attended Indiana Business […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Oscar H. Bills Jr Oscar H. Bills Jr, 87, of Cambridge City passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, IN. “Junior” as he was known was born on September 11, 1929 in Lewisville, IN to Oscar H. Sr. and Clara Pruitt Bills. He was a truck driver for Kemper Cabinets in Richmond retiring in […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Obituaries - Ricky Smith Ricky Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Ricky Smith, age 51, of Richmond, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at his home. Born July 3, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana to Manford and Rebecca Smith, Ricky was a life-long resident of Richmond. He formerly worked for Delucio and Sons. Ricky had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh. […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Duane Leslie Smoker CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Duane Leslie Smoker, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Reid Health. Born February 8, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clifford and Mary Jane Conway Smoker, Duane lived in this community most of his life. He was a lifetime farmer. Duane was a member of the Abington Township […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Obituaries - Wayne Padgett Wayne Padgett Wayne Padgett, 77, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Waynesburg, KY to Chester and Mary Hayes Padgett and had lived most of his life in the Connersville area. Wayne had worked at D&M in Connersville for over 40 […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Maelynn Michelle McCracken CAMBRIDGE CITY – Maelynn Michelle McCracken, 15 day old infant daughter of Timothy Scott and Crystal Marie (Blaes) McCracken, passed away Thursday evening December 15, 2016 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Maelynn was born in Indianapolis on November 30, 2016. Survivors include her parents of Connersville; paternal grandparents, Barbara (Moore) McCracken and Scott […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - James A. Klein James A. Klein James A. Klein, 74, of Milton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 18, 2016. He was born August 13, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana, one of six children born to Arthur and Anne Klein. He was a 1960 graduate of Milton High School. On July 11, 1964 he married Evelyn Harmeyer at St. Gabriel Catholic […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)