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.

Bob Slagal Bob Slagal, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 9, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Hayden E. and Lydia M. Paul Slagal, Bob was a resident of this community for 60 years. He received his B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1956 for Electrical Engineering. […] — (Posted January 26, 2023)

Suzanne Sanders Suzanne Sanders, age 74, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare on January 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. — (Posted January 25, 2023)

Timothy K Thomas Sr. Timothy K Thomas Sr., 77, Winchester, IN. Tim died January 21, 2023, at Reid Hospital, after battling the side effects of Covid. Tim was born to the late Bonnie & Clyde Thomas of Carlos, IN. He was a Graduate of Lynn High School and was drafted into the US. Army in 1971, where he received […] — (Posted January 25, 2023)

Barbara Oliver Stafford Barbara Oliver Stafford, 98, passed away January 22, 2023. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Garrison Leroy and Ethel Frances Saxon Oliver on August 30, 1924, the eighth child in a family of thirteen children. Barbara graduated from New Bedford High School in 1942, then went on to Lincoln School for […] — (Posted January 25, 2023)

Barbara Ann Holmes Barbara Ann Holmes, 89, of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at The Brethren’s Home in Greenville. She was born on December 20, 1933, in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Teddy & Wrella (Sunderman) Huff. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School and worked for […] — (Posted January 24, 2023)

Albert B. Albrecht Albert B. Albrecht, age 97, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at UPMC Jameson. Born March 18, 1925, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Alfred and Sophie Bernnard Albrecht, he was a long-time resident of this area. Al earned a BA degree in math from Ohio Wesleyan University and […] — (Posted January 24, 2023)

Cleo E.”Pat” Harding Cleo E.”Pat” Harding, 97, of New Castle, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home. She was born August 19, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Donald and Mildred Lantz. She retired from New Castle State Hospital after several years of service. Pat was a member of the First […] — (Posted January 24, 2023)

Sally Lee Bartindale Sally Lee Bartindale died peacefully at her home on January 19, 2023. Sally was born in Angola, IN September 2, 1936, the daughter of Virgil and Martha McClish. Sally worked at the Wayne County Court house for 45 years as bailiff and retired in 2019. She was honored with a Day of Appreciation, August 9, […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Sue Ann (Query) Wissler Sue Ann (Query) Wissler went to her final reward Sunday, January 22, 2023. Sue was the middle child of Harland and Ruth (Paul) Query born October 27th, 1942. She was a graduate of New Lisbon High School and Indiana University. She retired from American United Life and spent many years as a Certified Tax Professional […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Betty J. Poe Betty J. Poe, 98, of Cambridge City and formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Shelbyville to Albert and Neva (Henry) Fehrman. Betty graduated in 1942 from Fairland High School. She married Floyd Poe on April 25, 1943. […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Leah Noelle Akers Leah Noelle Akers, 57, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1965 in New Castle to the late John and Eolah (Stone) Akers. Leah was a 1983 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a strong Christian and active member at the Little […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Paul Elmer Erb Jr. Paul Elmer Erb Jr, age 79, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 31, 1943, in New Castle Indiana to the late Elmer Albert Erb and Zella (Prater) Erb. Paul was a Minister of the Bible Holiness Church for 25 plus years. Paul also […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born July 30, 1937, in Monticello Kentucky to the late Samuel A. Brown and Sarah (Henninger) Brown. Bernice was married to Leroy Cory and George Alumbaugh,. She was a member of Cross Roads […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Cherry Ann Jent Cherry Ann Jent, age 72, passed away at home on Wednesday January 18, 2023. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on October 18, 1950 to Robert and Mary Francis Miller. Cherry was married to Jasper Jent Sr. and together they had five wonderful children. She lived in Summitville, Indiana before moving to Anderson, Indiana and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Dwight E. Holloway Dwight E. Holloway, 67, born in Richmond on April 27th, 1955 to John and Betty (Hensley) Holloway; passed away on December 30th, 2022 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie, Indiana after a short battle with cancer. He served 2 tours in the United States Air Force and was a lifelong member of the community of […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Betsy Lee Garner Betsy Lee Garner, age 87, of Richmond, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born in Bradford, Ohio on March 16, 1935 to Samuel Eugene and Hazel Leona Selby Tuttle. Betsy had lived in the Richmond area most of her life, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Dale A. Palmer Dale A. Palmer, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Reid Health. Born April 26, 1956, in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles George and Rose Beverly Holloway Palmer, he was a resident of this community since 1986. Dale was a high school graduate. Dale was in the casket business for over 30 […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Michael “Mikey” Ray Ott Michael “Mikey” Ray Ott, 19, of Knightstown passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, following a truck accident. He was born November 5, 2003, in Walterboro, South Carolina. Mikey was a senior at Knightstown High School and had enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was on the High School Golf Team, a member of F.F.A., and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Francis Albert Thompson Francis Albert Thompson, 96, a resident of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born on August 24, 1926 in Watseka, Illinois, a son of the late Albert A. and Nora R (Hunter) Thompson. He was enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. As […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Donna Sue Fleenor Donna Sue Fleenor, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home. Born July 6, 1959, in Winchester, Indiana, to Eston and Carolyn Joan Norris Fowler, Donna was a life-long resident of this area. She was an active member of Living Word Christian Fellowship for many years. Donna worked at several places […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Naomi Myrtle Marlett Naomi Myrtle Marlett, 87, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at The Waters of Middletown, where she had resided for a couple weeks. She was born March 5, 1935 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Lyndsy and Mattie (Skiles) Raisor. Naomi attended Ben Davis High School and married her husband, Herbert […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

David J Sutherland David J Sutherland, 62, of New Castle passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his residence following a three year battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1960 in New Castle to Max L. and Rulon (Hupp) Sutherland. David was a 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He had been employed by […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Robin Ann Perdue Robin Ann Perdue, 63, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Friday, January 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Rushville, Indiana, a daughter of Charles Elijah and Midge (Ziglar) Walker. Robin was a 1977 graduate of […] — (Posted January 22, 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 22, 2023)

Sylvester “Buster” Wearren, Jr. Sylvester “Buster” Wearren, Jr., was born on September 24, 1949, in Lancaster, KY, to the late Sylvester and Evangeline Wearren. He moved to Muncie at the age of 14 with his family. He attended Muncie Community Schools and worked at Broderick’s Foundry for 26 years. He briefly worked for Meek’s Mortuary and spent the last […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Shirley A. Towler Stant Connersville Native Shirley A. Towler Stant, 86, died Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. One of eleven children, Shirley was born on February 16, 1936, to Carl and Margaret Lyons Towler. She attended and graduated from Alquina School with the class of 1954. After graduation, Shirley was employed as a bookkeeper at […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Therese “TC” Dale Henderson Therese “TC” Dale Henderson, 57, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Elba R. and Mary A. (Partin) Cupp. Therese graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. After graduation she moved to […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

John G Smiley John G Smiley, 81, of Yorktown and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Morrison Woods in Muncie. He was born on July 30, 1941 in Rushville, Indiana, the son of Gerald Emerson and Maxine (Walker) Smiley. He moved to New Castle at the early age of four years where […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Betty Ann Cleary Betty Ann Cleary, 76, of Connersville, passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. She was born April 29, 1946 in Connersville, the younger of two children of Paul and Virginia Bradford Benjamin. She graduated from Connersville High School and spent most of her life in Connersville. For a time, Betty worked […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

John Bradley Sweney, Jr. John Bradley Sweney, Jr., 36, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born November 2, 1986 in Connersville, one of two sons of John Bradley Sweney, Sr. and Connie White Sweney. He was a graduate of Greenfield High School. He had most recently been working for UNICEF. A lover of […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)