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.

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)

Ronald Lee “Ron” Williams Ronald Lee “Ron” Williams, 81, of Richmond, passed away December 12, 2022, at Reid Health, he was born December 17, 1941, in Richmond to John M. and Joanne Harter Williams and lived here all of his life. He was the Owner Operator of Williams Auto Service. Ron was an Army Veteran and a member of […] — (Posted December 14, 2022)

Angela S. “Angie” Jarvis Angela S. “Angie” Jarvis, 52, of Cambridge City, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Angie was born in Connersville, Indiana to Michael R. and Kala S. (Harris) Jarvis on November 9th, 1970. She was a life-long resident of the Cambridge City and Milton community. She worked as a cashier […] — (Posted December 13, 2022)

Bette Lou Southerland Lifetime Connersville resident, Bette Lou Southerland, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Bette was born to Lewis and Krystyna Czachowska Bergen on December 17, 1948. She attended Connersville High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Bette married Larry Southerland in 1980; they shared fourteen years together, prior to his death in […] — (Posted December 13, 2022)

Deborah Kay Rains (Martin) Deborah Kay Rains (Martin), 65, of New Castle, IN, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1957 Hamilton, OH, a daughter of Buck Martin and Wanda Bradley. Debbie attended and graduated from Hamilton High School. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1978, she was married to […] — (Posted December 13, 2022)

Catherine Elizabeth Nocton Taylor Catherine Elizabeth Nocton Taylor, 74, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born on January 14, 1948, Catherine was the daughter of the late Malcolm and June Steinken Nocton. After attending Richmond schools for over 11 years, the family moved to Centerville and she graduated from Centerville […] — (Posted December 13, 2022)

Kenneth Dewane Varble Kenneth Dewane Varble, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 22, 1967, in Belvidere, Illinois, to Jerry Shrader and Shirley Climer, Kenneth has been a member of this community since 2009. He worked at The Richmond Recycling Center. Kenny enjoyed fishing and boating. He took pride in […] — (Posted December 13, 2022)

Conway Asberry Conway Asberry, 86, of New Castle passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1936, in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late James O. and Mattie Sue (Hayes) Asberry. Conway loved the Lord and loved his family. He married the love of his life, Betty […] — (Posted December 12, 2022)

Carol Ann Sickels Carol Ann Sickels, 77, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, December 10, 2022 at Majestic Care where she had been a resident since February of this year. A lifelong resident of Connersville, she was born September 10, 1945, one of three children of Theodore and Dorthea Mae DaVee Sickels, and she was a 1963 graduate […] — (Posted December 12, 2022)

Cathy Sue Toschlog Cathy Sue Toschlog, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 9, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 22, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Michael and Barbara Byrd Moore. Cathy was a life-long resident of this community. Cathy enjoyed baking and watching Hallmark movies. She loved to spend time with her family and close friends. […] — (Posted December 12, 2022)

Larry Lee Sandifar Sr. Larry Lee Sandifar Sr., a well-respected businessman, passed away December 7, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 27, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana to Dallas Sandifar and Jean Cogan. Larry was the owner/operator of Sandifar Tax service in Wayne County since 1975. He has served clients from all over the […] — (Posted December 10, 2022)

Helen C. Harris Mrs. Helen C. Harris, 90, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, December 8, at Reid Health. She was born in in New Garden Township on the family farm on September 18, 1932 to Howard Frederick “Dutch” and Rena Jeanette Peden Meyers. Helen was a 1950 graduate of Fountain City High School. She married […] — (Posted December 10, 2022)

Fran Alford Fran Alford, born Frances Joan Taylor, Richmond, passed away peacefully in her sleep, the morning of December 7, 2022. Her son Bob was by her side. She was 91 years old. Fran was born in Monticello, NY, to John V. and Florence Taylor. She had an older brother and sister, John V and Barbara. Her […] — (Posted December 10, 2022)

Shirley Ann Frasur Shirley Ann Frasur, 83, of Liberty died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. Shirley was a native and lifelong resident of Liberty born April 24, 1939 the fifth of eight children born to Joseph and Eleanor Schneider Frasur. She was a 1957 graduate of Short High School in Liberty. Shirley […] — (Posted December 9, 2022)

Robert Clyde Stevens Robert Clyde Stevens, age 76, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home. Born April 30, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond Frank and Hazel Bennette Cheney Stevens, Robert was a life-long resident of New Paris. He retired from Dana Corporation in 1998 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing […] — (Posted December 9, 2022)