Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Leona M. Weatherly Leona M. Weatherly, 97, of Richmond, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Brickyard Golden Living. She was born May 1, 1925, in Eaton, Ohio to Waldo and Elsie Weist and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked for Harvester Group and retired from Wayne Corporation after working for 27 1/2 years. She loved […] — (Posted February 1, 2023)

Dennis Cecil Ashley Dennis Cecil Ashley, 67, of Brookston, IN, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1954 in Winchester, Indiana to the late Cecil and Orpha (Sullivan) Ashley. Dennis graduated from Richmond High School in 1972. In 1986, he married Terri Stoker in Indiana. Dennis worked for Swifty Oil Company as […] — (Posted February 1, 2023)

Susan Elaine Hampton Susan Elaine Hampton, 74, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond on October 29, 1948 to Henry and Ruthann (Coffman) Brack. She was a life long resident of Wayne County and lived most of her life in Hagerstown. She was a long time employee of Boston, Bever, […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Roger N. Casey Roger N. Casey, 86, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Home in Cambridge City, surrounded by family. The son of the late Laurence and Lillian (Cash) Casey. Roger was born on May 1, 1936 in Rochester, NY. They moved to Muncie, IN in 1953. He graduated from Burris High School in 1954 and […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Rebecca Hoelscher Rebecca Hoelscher, age 74, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday January 28, 2023 at Whitewater Commons Senior Living in Liberty. She was born on July 7, 1948 in Liberty and had lived in this area all of her life. Rebecca attended IU Bloomington and was a longtime employee of Reid Health. She was a very […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Harold Eugene Ramey Harold Eugene Ramey was born November 1, 1932, and passed away January 27, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born the first of four children to Jesse Eugene Ramey and Mary Elizabeth Ramey (McKee) near Easley South Carolina. Harold served in the Navy during the Korean conflict. He had two sons Tony and […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Deborah A. Benham Deborah A. Benham, 85, Arbor Trace, transitioned from this life to the next on January 28, 2023, at Reid Hospital. She was born on October 23, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana to William & Helen Focht. Deborah graduated from Richmond High School in 1955 and attended Indiana University. She retired from the Wayne County Courthouse after […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Almeda Smith Almeda Smith, age 95, of Centerville, Indiana, and formerly of Dayton, Ohio, died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at The Springs. Born September 20, 1927, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Willie and Elizabeth Carpenter Smith, Almeda had lived in Centerville for 35 years. She was employed at Ohio Bell Telephone, first as a switchboard operator and […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Arthur Allen Davis Arthur Allen Davis, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Allen was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 16, 1939, the son of the late Wilbur Arthur and Clara Helen Abernathy Davis. Allen was united in marriage to the love of his life, […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

James A. “Shorty” Harrison James A. “Shorty” Harrison, 80, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Reid Hospital. He was born in London, KY on July 31, 1942 to James C. and Addie Harrison. Shorty moved to this area in 1960. He was the owner and operator of Harrison & Sons Construction for many years. Shorty […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Charles “Chuck” Edward Yencer Charles “Chuck” Edward Yencer, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital. Born November 23, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Foster Raymond and Kathryn Sommers Yencer, Chuck was a life-long resident of Richmond. He attended Richmond High School and pursued a career in music, playing drums with his band […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Ina Opal (Loveless) Raines Ina Opal (Loveless) Raines, 97, a resident at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center, passed away peacefully Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1925 in Waynesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of Edward and Stella (Heath) Lovelace. Ina loved the Lord, was a prayer warrior and made sure the first check she wrote each month was […] — (Posted January 31, 2023)

Chester Keith Sanders Chester Keith Sanders, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born in Carthage, IN on July 21, 1927 to Leamon and Erma (Jackson) Sanders. He grew up in New Castle and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Chester was a 1946 graduate of […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Myles Paul Crowe Myles Paul Crowe, 3-month-old son of Dayna Newman & Caleb Crowe, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 27. Born on October 3, 2022 in New Castle, Indiana, Myles was a happy baby boy who would light up at any interaction, especially when he heard the sound of his Mom & Dad’s voice. He loved […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

A. Theodore Halsted, Jr. A. Theodore Halsted, Jr., age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Ted was born May 28, 1927, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of a Methodist pastor, he grew up in several towns in western Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and DePauw University, then served as a […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

James A. Roth James A. Roth, 45, of Lynn, Indiana passed away on January 21, 2023 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1977 in Wheeling, West Virgina to David Martin Roth and Betty Ann Beam Roth. James earned a degree from Belmont College, he enjoyed golf and fishing. He is survived by his […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Clarice Mae Elder Warrick Clarice Mae Elder Warrick, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 17, 1935, in Celina, Ohio, to Clarence B. and Mabel Mae Stump Elder, Clarice has been a permanent resident of Richmond since 1976. Clarice graduated from Portland High School, Portland, IN in 1953 and from […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Fred Nelson Criswell Fred Nelson Criswell, born, May 12, 1936, died peacefully at home on January 27,2023 with his wife, Shirley (Plunkett) of 69 years and his children by his side. Fred was born in Monticello, Ky the son of Alvin Jason Criswell and Amanda Simpson Criswell. The family with 14 children moved to the New Castle area […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Lucette A. Smith Lucette A. Smith, age 82, passed away at LaFollette, Tennessee, on January 27, 2023. She was born the daughter of Henri and Annette Martin in Orleans, France. Lucette was a housewife and had lived in Indiana the last 60 years. Her hobbies were gardening; she loved to have beautiful flowers all around her house. She […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Gerald (Jerry) Bishop Mattheis Gerald (Jerry) Bishop Mattheis of Cambridge City, died of cancer January 15, 2023 at age 90. He was under the care of his family and hospice in Greenville, Ohio. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 24, 1932, to John and Loucille (Bishop) Mattheis and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City in […] — (Posted January 29, 2023)

Tonya Yvonne Walker Tonya Yvonne Walker became an aunt at eleven years old to twins, Tennielle Marie Walker-Crabtree and Brandon Duane Walker; they are the first children to our family, she has watched them grow up. Tonya attended I.U. East University and received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Tonya worked at the Richmond Treatment Center as a counselor […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

David Eugene Young David Eugene Young, 72, of Connersville passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. One of four children of Donald E. and Betty J. Dean Young, Dave was born in Connersville on August 9, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High School. Dave served his country in the United States Army […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

Nava Jo Sizemore Nava Jo Sizemore, 97, of Connersville, passed away early Friday morning, January 27, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. She was born January 10, 1926 in Offutt, Kentucky to Lloyd and Louberta Dawson Daniels. On August 21, 1943 she married Edward Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore passed away February 2, 2000. Nava Jo was a loving homemaker and […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

A. Theodore Halsted, Jr. A. Theodore Halsted, Jr., age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Ted was born May 28, 1927, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The son of a Methodist pastor, he grew up in several towns in western Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and DePauw University, then served as a […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

Cristina Alana Laymon Cristina Alana Laymon, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the angels on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Reid Health. Born July 17, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to Mark and Linda Cole Laymon, Cristina was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and formerly worked at […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

Patsy Gulley Patsy Gulley, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Henry Community Health. She was born April 7, 1958, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Glenn Gulley & Betty Jean (Terry) Gregory. Patsy was a 1978 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. Patsy worked for INTAT Precision in Rushville […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

Rosalind “Rosie” M. Brown Rosalind “Rosie” M. Brown, 92, of Tipton and formerly of Mooreland passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at The Waters of Tipton. She was born May 22, 1930 in Kennard to the late Earnest and Grace (Personett) McKinsey. Rosie was a graduate of New Castle High School and Indiana University where she earned her nursing […] — (Posted January 27, 2023)

Seth Waters Seth Waters, 32, of New Castle, IN passed away on January 23, 2023. He was born in Edgewood, Kentucky on February 21st, 1990, to Gary and Donna Waters. He was raised in New Castle, IN along with his 4 brothers, Gary, Aaron, John and Nathan. Seth had a son that he loved very much, Khalon. […] — (Posted January 26, 2023)

Forrest C. Tevis, Sr. Forrest C. Tevis, Sr. passed away at his residence around 4:00 AM on January 20th, 2023. He was born November 27th, 1941, the son of Forrest C. Tevis and Fannie Smith/Robinson, in Richmond, Indiana. Forrest was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and a member of the Church of Christ. He attended Richmond Community Schools and […] — (Posted January 26, 2023)

Suzanne Sanders Suzanne Sanders, 74,Union City, died Jan. 24, 2023. She was born September 19, 1948. We are in search of her brother, Cecil Carlin, last known address Richmond, IN. Please call 765-983-2040. Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted January 26, 2023)