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 - Rheita Marie Harrist Day Rheita Marie Harrist Day RICHMOND, Ind. – Rheita Marie Harrist Day, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died suddenly Sunday, August 27, 2017, at her home. A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Rheita would light up when one of her family members entered the room. She shared her life and her children with her husband, Ron, who passed away on […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
Obituaries - Dennis Paul Kidwell Dennis Paul Kidwell RICHMOND, Ind. – Dennis Paul Kidwell, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2017, at his home. Born September 4, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Mary Kay Moran Kidwell, Dennis was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1979. Dennis was the former swim […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
Obituaries - Max Willard Oler Max Willard Oler Max Willard Oler, 90, of Lafayette, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at University Place Health Center. He was born in Randolph County on January 27, 1927 to Arthur and Hilda (Oberander) Oler. He lived most of his life in the Economy and Hagerstown area and had resided in Lafayette for the past several years. Max […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
Ruby V. Reece Ruby Virginia Reece, 90, a long time Greens Fork resident, died Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Golden Rule Rehab Center, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born in Burkes Garden, VA on March 16, 1927 to Otie and Mary Katherine (Felty) Wilson and lived most of her life in the […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Rea Ann Bowen Rea Ann Bowen Rea Ann Bowen, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Reid Health. Born December 22, 1938, in Union City, Ohio, to Donald Clarkson and Hazel Elizabeth Worley Dickey, Rea Ann had lived in this community most of her life. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1956 and attended Purdue University […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Shane Anthony Taber Shane Anthony Taber hane Anthony Taber, 35, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Richmond on October 28, 1981 to Randy and Susan (Raines) Taber and was a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown area. Shane had been employed in the construction industry. He loved his family and enjoyed golf […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Barbara J. Hartman Barbara J. Hartman RICHMOND, IN – Barbara J. Hartman, 88, of Richmond, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Wednesday, August 23 at The Springs of Richmond. She was born on January 4, 1929 in Richmond to Clarence and Leta Chenoweth Snyder, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William H. “Bill” Hartman on November 6, 1953. […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Dick Lee Best Dick Lee Best Dick Lee Best, 70, of Hagerstown, IN passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born on January 17, 1947 in Columbus, IN to George W. and Georgia Mae Foist Best. Dick was a 1965 graduate of Burney High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Carole Chamberlain Carole Ann Railsback Chamberlain Carole Ann Railsback Chamberlain, passed away in her home Wednesday, August 16, 2017, in Richmond, Indiana, with Chris, her son and caretaker, by her side. Born October 26, 1940, Carole was the youngest of eight children of Vernon Delos and Marjorie Ann Smith Railsback. She was raised in Fountain City, Indiana, where she helped out […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Larry J. Necessary Larry J. Necessary Larry J. Necessary, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana. Larry had lived in this community most of his life. He worked as a machine operator for TimkenSteel and formerly worked at TS-Tech Indiana and H&S Precision Screw Products. […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - John K. “Jack” Burrows John K. “Jack” Burrows RICHMOND, Ind. – John K. “Jack” Burrows, age 91, of Richmond, passed away peacefully with family by his side Monday, August 21, 2017, at Friends Fellowship Community. Jack was born on June 28, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John Enoch and Helen Margaret Hensel Burrows. As a high school student, he attended school during […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - Patricia L. Bohlander Patricia L. Bohlander atricia L. Bohlander, age 85, of Milton, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana after a brief illness. She was born on December 20, 1931 in Abington, IN to Cecil and Evelyn (Hamm) Wilson and had lived all her life in the Wayne County area. Pat was a 1950 […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Brenda Kay Atkins Brenda Kay Atkins, 56, passed away at her home in Milton on Sunday morning August 13, 2017. A daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby (Steward) Smith, Brenda was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 11, 1960. She was raised in the Bentonville community, attended Bentonville Elementary School and Connersville High School. She has made […] — (Posted August 30, 2017)
Obituaries - William Thomas “Tom” Harrison William Thomas “Tom” Harrison WEBSTER, Ind. – William Thomas “Tom” Harrison, age 53, of Webster, Indiana, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at his home. Born January 23, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Oakley “Bill” and Mary Carolyn “Carol” Owens Harrison, Tom was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a mechanic his whole life and worked at […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Obituaries - Treyton “Trey” Scott Hill Treyton “Trey” Scott Hill CAMBRIDGE CITY – Treyton “Trey” Scott Hill passed away Saturday morning, August 19, 2017 at his home in Cambridge City. Treyton was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 17, 1984 and was a lifelong member of the Cambridge City community. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 2002 and was a member of the […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Jerry J. Huber CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Jerry J. Huber, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at his home. Born March 24, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to George J. and Gladys E. Simpson Huber, Jerry was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1951 and attended Earlham College. Jerry […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Obituaries - Joseph Gordin Phillips Joseph Gordin Phillips CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joseph Gordin Phillips, age 87, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born March 21, 1930, in Brownsville, Indiana, to Benjamin and Emma Locke Phillips, Joseph lived most of his life in Centerville. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving in the […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Jean Ann Engle NEW CASTLE – Jean Ann Engle, 64, passed away Sunday morning August 13, 2017 at her home in New Castle. A daughter of the late James Kenneth and Kathryn (Meyer) Pass, Jean was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 16, 1952. She was an avid lover and supporter of the Indianapolis Pacers and Colts. […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Amanda E. “Mick” Medler ALBANY, IN – Amanda E. “Mick” Medler, 91, went to be with her lord and savior on Saturday evening August 12, 2017 at the home of her son, daughter in-law and granddaughter Madison in Albany, with them by her side. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. daughter of the late Nelson and Annie […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Obituaries - Mary H. Holt Mary H. Holt CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Mary H. Holt, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Reid Health. Born March 26, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eugene and Helen J. Kramer Rhinehart, Mary lived most of her life in Wayne County. She was a 1965 graduate of Centerville High School. Mary was a teller […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Joyce A. Rastbichler CENTERVILLE, IN – Joyce A. Rastbichler 92, Centerville, Indiana, passed away Saturday August 12, 2017 at Ambassador Heath Care, a caring and loving community, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. After a successful career in the Insurance Industry, her retirement was spent enjoying life and filling the lives of her grandchildren […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Obituaries - Samuel Mains Samuel Mains Connersville, IN – Samuel “Lewie” Mains, 88, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home, which he proudly built himself. He was born on September 22, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana, and is the son of Walter Pete Mains and Pauline May Mains, both of whom preceded him in death. On September […] — (Posted August 23, 2017)
Obituaries - Marsha Anne Powell Marsha Anne Powell Marcia Anne Powell, a lifelong resident of the Hagerstown area, passed away on the 11th of August at her home. Born in New Castle on September 29, 1940 to Paul and Emma Jean (Smith) Leeka. After graduating Hagerstown High School in 1958, she attended John Herron Art Institute of Indianapolis. Marcia married William A. (Bill) […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Martha E. Hill Martha E. Hill, 99, of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, August 10 at Arbor Trace. She was born on March 31, 1918 in Henry County, Indiana to Martin L. and Maude Garner Cox. She married Harold Hill on November 23, 1935. They were blessed with eight children and shared 54 years together until his […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Donna Marie Ford Donna “Donnie” Marie Ford, 76, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ford was born in 1941 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Pass. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School in Indiana; a graduate of Manchester College in North […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Betty Jean Cougill Betty Jean Cougill, 71, of Modoc, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Parker Health Care after an extended illness. She was born in Winchester, IN on December 2, 1945 to Sheldon and Gertrude (Moore) Ayres and was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. Betty retired from […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Obituaries - Eddie J. Smith Eddie J. Smith Lewisville, IN – Eddie J. Smith, 60, passed away at his home in Lewisville on Wednesday evening August 9, 2017. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on March 27, 1957. Eddie was raised in the Anderson community and graduated from Anderson High School with the class of 1976. Eddie lived a life of service, was […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Obituaries - William Clayton Lingle William Clayton Lingle Whitestown, IN – William “Bill” Clayton Lingle, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, after a long struggle with addiction. Bill was born August 29, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Willis Paul and Iva June (Dunn) Lingle. He loved music, basking in the sun like a kitten, modern art and design, sugar cream pie […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Obituaries - Charles D. “Chuck” Stapleton Charles D. “Chuck” Stapleton Centerville, IN – Charles D. “Chuck” Stapleton, age 37, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly due to a heart attack Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home. Born April 9, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Dixie Sparks Stapleton, Chuck was a life-long resident of Wayne County He worked at Trucks & Parts of Ohio, […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Obituaries - MacKenzie Lee Judy MacKenzie Lee Judy Bloomfield, IN – MacKenzie Lee Judy, 74, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday August 6, 2017. Born October 18, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana the son of Horace Lee and Dorothy (Walters) Judy. Mickey was a partner in Lester Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield and Lyons, Indiana; he retired in 2005. Surviving relatives include his […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)