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.

Helen Ann White Helen Ann White, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born January 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Lawrence J. and Helen J. Johns White, Ann had lived in Richmond for over 60 years. She was an elementary teacher for her entire career. Ann enjoyed traveling and cross-stitch and […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Karen Sue Fox Weston Karen Sue Fox Weston, 60 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1962 in Hamilton, Ohio to Darrell Fox and Mary Ann Fox Mulheeren. Karen graduated from Connersville Senior High School in 1980. Karen had worked at Integrity Metal, Brown’s Heating and Cooling before moving to Port […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Edward L. Revalee Edward L. Revalee, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. A visitation for family & friends for Edward will be held Friday, December 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Connersville. Fond memories and expressions of […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Joyce A. Lafuse Joyce A. Lafuse, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born February 11, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Elsie Long Mussoni, Joyce was a life-long resident of this community. Joyce worked in the personnel department at Richmond State Hospital, retiring after 20+ years. […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Pamela Maples Pamela Maples, 68, of Richmond, IN, gained her wings and went home to be with Our Lord & Savior, and her reunite with her son, Cole Maples, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Pam, “Momma”, “Dammy”, Maples was a loving, caring, headstrong woman whose beauty radiated not only from the outside, but especially from within. She […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Gary M. Schneider Gary M. Schneider, 73, of Middletown and formerly of Connersville passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born September 26, 1949 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Earl John and Helen (Isaacs) Schneider. Gary retired from the Connersville Utilities, following 31 years of service. He enjoyed […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Dawn Dalee (Barnum) Meyer Dawn Dalee (Barnum) Meyer was born February 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Rev. Robert Clayton and Ella May Barnum. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 15, 2022, peacefully at home. Her husband, Douglas, and daughter, Autumn, were at her side. Dawn was 81 years old. Dawn […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Darryll Lee Morehead, Sr. Darryll Lee Morehead, Sr., 70, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Friday evening, December 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Darryll was born November 26, 1952 in Batesville, Indiana. He is the son of Bob (Dottie) Morehead and Shirley Alberstein, and moved to Connersville with his family […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Rodney Eugene Turner Rodney Eugene Turner, 73, died Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born in Richmond on January 26, 1949 to Paul and Grace (Sandlin) Turner. He was raised in Liberty, had resided in the Hagerstown area and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Short High School, Liberty and Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Joan (Blevins) Stigall Joan (Blevins) Stigall, age 77, resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1945, in Parnell, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jess & Ruth (Coffee) Blevins. Joan married the love of her life, Charles Stigall onJuly 4, 1962 […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Frank J. Erdosy Frank J. Erdosy, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home. Born September 3, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank Erdosy Sr. and Julia A. Demeter Erdosy, Frank was a life-long resident of this community. Frank attended 9th and 10th grade at St. Meinrad Seminary, 11th and 12th grade at […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Charlotte Johnson-Jackson Charlotte Johnson-Jackson, 69, of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on July 28, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Charles P. and Sondra Kay (Davis) Holtzel. Charlotte was a 1971 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She studied business […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

John Harold Woolums John Harold Woolums, 81, of New Castle went to heaven on the morning of Saturday, December 17 after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 4, 1941 in New Castle, a son of Charles and Margaret (Paige) Woolums John attended New Castle Chrysler High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy where […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Ted L. Heiser Ted L. Heiser, age 78, of New Madison, OH passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born October 31, 1944 in Byron, GA to the late Lawrence and Wanda Heiser. Ted was a graduate of Celina High School. He was an Ohio State Highway Patrolman for 26 […] — (Posted December 18, 2022)

Christine Parks Christine Parks, 87, of Richmond, died December 15, 2022, at her home. She was born December 21, 1934, in Little Rock, Kentucky to Floyd and Ruth Curtis Willoughby and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked for Gennett Recording and Richmond Community Schools. She was a member of Oak Park Church. Survivors include […] — (Posted December 18, 2022)

Herman Judd Herman Judd, age 96 of Connersville, passed away on December 16, 2022 at Heritage House in Connersville. Herman was born on January 16, 1926 to the late Robert and Ersie Ramsey Judd in Gray Hawk, Kentucky. On May 1, 1958, Herman married the love of his life and mother of his children, Deanna Ward, at […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

David L. King Sr. David L. King Sr. age 89, of Connersville, passed away on December 14, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Born, December 30, 1932 in Dearborn County, Indiana to the late John W. and Virgie King. On March 24th of 1951, he married the love of his life, Wilma L. (Zulager) King. They enjoyed 72 years […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

Wilma (Pollitt) Turner-Nelson Wilma (Pollitt) Turner-Nelson, 88, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday December 16, 2022, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born January 10, 1927, in Hagerstown, Indiana to the late Clark R. Pollitt and Velma (LeWallen) Pollitt. Wilma married Frank A. Nelson and enjoyed several years of marriage […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

Kathryn R. Cory Kathryn R. Cory, 100, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1922, in Henry County the daughter of the late Menerva and Elmer Hoover. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and worked at Perfect Circle. She had lived in […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

Christina Marie White Christina Marie White, 66, of Richmond, died December 13, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born June 28, 1956, in Union City to Jack and Cora Cannall Wampler. She was a homemaker. She loved her family and enjoyed being with her grandbabies. Christina liked crocheting and sewing. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Carl, […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

Patrick Edward Driskill Patrick Edward Driskill passed away at his home on December 6, 2022. He was born January 6, 1972, to Daniel and Sharon Driskill in Connersville, Indiana. Patrick grew up in Milton, Indiana, and was a 1991 graduate of Lincoln High School. He joined the Army in 1992 and was a veteran of the Iraq and […] — (Posted December 16, 2022)

Brandy Jo Fox Brandy Jo Fox, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 10, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1980 to Donnie Allen and Ginger Wright McFarland. Brandy graduated from Richmond High School in 1999 and has lived in the Richmond area all her life. She was an avid racecar fan, John […] — (Posted December 15, 2022)

Cecil Barlow Cecil Barlow, 85, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on March 5, 1937 in Crewe, Virginia, to the late Mason and Ruby Barlow. After graduating from high school Cecil enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country for nearly 30 years. His […] — (Posted December 15, 2022)

Mark Slover Mark Slover, age 64, resident of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1958, in New Castle, a son of the late James Slover and Georgia (Axel) Slover. Mark married the love of his life Judy (Lowe) Slover on September 6th, 1977 and enjoyed 45 years […] — (Posted December 15, 2022)

Richard “Butch” C. Wagner Richard “Butch” C. Wagner, 81, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare of Richmond where he had been a resident. He was born September 9, 1941 in Connersville to Earl and Mae Weber Wagner and was a 1959 graduate of Connersville High School. On June 14, 1980, he married Virginia […] — (Posted December 15, 2022)

John Robert “Bobby” Clark John Robert “Bobby” Clark, 76, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, December 13, 2022 at St. Francis Hospice, Indianapolis. The son of Chester and Melva Harrison Clark, Bobby was born on July 14, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana. On September 16, 1972, Bobby married the former Brenda Kay Brewer. Mrs. Clark […] — (Posted December 15, 2022)

Jamie K. Walters On Monday, December 12, 2022, Jamie K. Walters, a beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord at age 49. He was born on May 16, 1973 in Connersville, and is the son of the late Arthur and Helen Bloomfield Walters. On March 1, 1997, Jamie married the love of his life, Jeraldyne […] — (Posted December 14, 2022)

Mark Anthony McDaniel Mark Anthony McDaniel, 34, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, December 12, 2022. He was born January 14, 1988 in Richmond, Indiana, one of three children of Douglas Arthur and Treva Lynn Daugherty McDaniel. While attending Calvary Baptist Church as a young child, Mark had come to know the Lord. On July 20, 2013, he […] — (Posted December 14, 2022)

Tina N. Toschlog Tina N. Toschlog, age 40, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away in peace, with her son, Bradyn, her lifelong friend and cousin, Renee Westover, and her god mother, Linda Toschlog, at her side. Tina gave the gift of life to others by being an organ donor. Tina was born July 26, 1982, in Rush County, Indiana, […] — (Posted December 14, 2022)

Robert H. Crank Robert H. Crank, 60, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his residence with the love of his life and wife, Cynthia at his side. He was born July 5, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Joyce Jarvis. Bob loved fishing and hunting outdoors. But most of all, Bob […] — (Posted December 14, 2022)