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 - Robert Bob Pflum Robert “Bob” Pflum CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Robert “Bob” Pflum, 79, of Connersville and the Everton area passed away Wednesday evening, September 6, 2017, at Reid Health, of Richmond, Indiana due to complications from a massive stroke. One of eleven children of Paul Anthony and Anna E. McQuinley Pflum, Bob was born on January 15, 1938, at home in […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - Thomas (Tom) W. Tucker Thomas (Tom) W. Tucker LEWISVILLE – Thomas (Tom) W. Tucker of rural Lewisville died on September 1, 2017 in Greenfield, Indiana at the age of 80. His loving wife of 59 years, Nancy Sharp Tucker was at his side. He is survived by his wife and three daughters: Marilyn Owsley, Tracy Mogster and Christy Tarapore; three granddaughters: Marissa Brown, […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - Michael R. Bovender, “Bo” Michael R. Bovender, “Bo” NEW CASTLE, Ind. – On September 5, 2017 Michael R. Bovender, “Bo”, found peace and comfort with his family at his bedside. A son of the late Roy and Mary Lou Bovender, Bo was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 17, 1946. A lifelong member of the Spiceland and New Castle communities, Bo was […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Ruthanna Riebsomer RUSHVILLE, Ind. – Ruthanna Riebsomer, 93, a long time Rushville resident passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Westfield, IN. Ruthanna was born in Union County, IN on November 14, 1923 to the late Edgar C. and Cora (Conner) Robinson. She was a 1942 graduate of Short High School in Liberty. Ruthanna married Robert D. […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - Mary O. Johnson Mary O. Johnson LEWISVILLE, Ind. – Mary O. Johnson, 98, passed away Monday morning September 4, 2017 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A daughter of the late Fay Gilbert and Anna Marie (Pitts) Whitton, Mary was born near Mays, Indiana in Rush County on April 22, 1919. She was a graduate of Lewisville High School […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - Freda Kellenbarger Freda Kellenbarger Freda Kellenbarger, 94 of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on January 27, 1923 in Hagerstown, Indiana, daughter of the late Raymond and Loretta (Favorite) Heaston. Freda was a 1942 graduate of Hagerstown High School and moved to Eaton in 1950. She was a member […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - Earnest Dale Kirtley Earnest Dale Kirtley Ernest Dale Kirtley, 91, of Economy, died at his home on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born in Daleville on September 17, 1925 to Ernest and Nance (Lentz) Kirtley and lived nearly all of his life in the Economy area. Dale was a life long farmer and a member of Economy United Methodist Church. […] — (Posted September 13, 2017)
Obituaries - David M. Westover David M. Westover RICHMOND, Ind. – David M. Westover, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 31, 2017. Born October 14, 1977, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Kathy Roberts Westover, David was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his children, Austin, Autumn, and Kaylee Westover of […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
Obituaries - James Jimmy Estel Marcum James “Jimmy” Estel Marcum CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – James “Jimmy” Estel Marcum, 65, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 11, 1952 in Connersville, one of nine children of Estel and Joyce Feeback Marcum. For many years, he was a roofing contractor for Gentry Roofing. He had […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
Obituaries - James Lee Carty James Lee Carty STRAUGHN, Ind. – James Lee Carty, 76, went home to be with our Lord, on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He passed away at home with his family by his side. He was born, January 25, 1941, to Homer and Velma Carty, in Straughn, Indiana. Known as “Skeeter” to his teammates, he played baseball for Straughn […] — (Posted September 6, 2017)
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)