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 - Phillip Douglas Smiley Phillip Douglas Smiley Lewisville, IN – Phillip Douglas Smiley, 32, of Lewisville passed away at his home on November 13, 2016. Phillip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 21, 1984. A son of military parents, Phillip lived throughout the country during his childhood. He graduated from Tri High School in Lewisville with the class of 2004. He […] — (Posted November 23, 2016)
Obituaries - E. Louise Rusk E. Louise Rusk Centerville, IN – E. Louise (Lamb) Rusk, 95, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living in Richmond. Louise was born on June 22, 1921 in Wayne County and had lived most of her life there except for a few years in Henry County, farming with her husband Ralph H. […] — (Posted November 16, 2016)
Obituaries - Pamela Denise Volner Pamela Denise Volner Richmond, IN – Pamela Denise Volner, age 45, of Richmond, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born January 6, 1971, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard McClure and Angela Patton, Pam was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked at the Indiana American Water Co. for over 15 years, Richmond License Branch, […] — (Posted November 16, 2016)
Obituaries - Mildred Ogborn Dimond Mildred Ogborn Dimond Cambridge City, IN – Mildred Ogborn Dimond, 95, of Cambridge City, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, where she and her family were very appreciative of the loving care given to her by the entire staff. She was born on January, 27, 1921 in Homer, IN to […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Rickie Lee Lawrence Rickie Lee Lawrence Cambridge City, IN – Rickie Lee Lawrence, 71, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 2, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1945, in Cambridge City, one of four sons of Elmer Samuel and Nina Maxine Brandenburg Lawrence. A veteran of the U. S. Navy, […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Joseph Taylor Ashbrook Joseph Taylor Ashbrook Winchester, IN – Joseph Taylor Ashbrook, age 21, of Winchester, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at his home. Born January 29, 1995, in Greenville, Ohio, to Chris B. and Lori Perkins Ashbrook, Joseph lived in Castine, Ohio, and Loudon, Tennessee, and he grew up in Centerville, Indiana. He owned and operated his own handyman […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Mary Jean Goodwin Mary Jean Goodwin Centerville, IN – Mary Jean Goodwin, age 93, of Centerville, died Monday, October 31, 2016, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 3, 1922, in Union County, Indiana, to Clarence and Isa Hustad West, Mary was a life-long resident of Union and Wayne County. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1940 and from Anderson Beauty School […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
Obituaries - Norma Ruth Bailey Norma Ruth Bailey Centerville, IN – Norma Ruth Bailey, age 97, of Centerville, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born April 1, 1919, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Paul Russell Schroy and Geneva J. Hunt, Norma graduated from Centerville High School in 1937. She was a resident of Centerville for forty years before moving to McAllen, […] — (Posted November 9, 2016)
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)