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.
James Alton Hackworth, Jr. James Alton Hackworth, Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home. A son of James Alton and Lelia Kay Vice Hackworth, Jim was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 2, 1948. On September 10, 2004, Jim married Sharon Compston and she survives. Jim was employed at […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)
Phyllis Ann Smith Kibby Phyllis Ann Smith Kibby, 76 of Connersville passed away Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 10, 1946 in Connersville, the daughter of Frederick J. and Mary E. Howard Smith Sr. Phyllis’s siblings are, Pamela Tash of Connersville and Fred Smith of Texas, and the late Jerry Smith. On November […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)
Betty L. Yergin Betty L. Yergin, age 92, life-long Henry county resident passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ernest B. and Edith E. (Gough) Ostlund. Betty was a homemaker. She was a life-long member of the First Christian […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)
Kenneth “Kenny” Summan Kenneth “Kenny” Summan died Monday December 5th, 2022. He was born February 8th, 1941, in Connersville, Indiana to Franklin and Nina (Powell) Summan. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1959 and went on to complete the Purdue University farm short course. On September 13th, 1963, he married Patricia Jolliff of Rush County. He farmed […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)
Robert Roszell, III Robert Roszell, III, age 35, passed away at his residence on November 30, 2022.  He was born in Connersville on February 19, 1987, the son of Robert Roszell, Jr. and Paula Carlin Roszell. Robert attended Ivy Tech Community College and received his certificate of completion in welding.  He worked as a CNC operator at Keener […] — (Posted December 6, 2022)
F. Duane Brandenburg F. Duane Brandenburg, 82, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Duane was born June 29, 1940 in Liberty, Indiana, one of three children of Fred Bruce and Mary Evelyn Grimes Brandenburg and was a 1958 graduate of Short High School in Liberty. As […] — (Posted December 6, 2022)
Jimmie Dean Covey Jimmie Dean Covey, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born August 3, 1946 in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Willie Leo and Lela (Duvall) Covey. He retired from Visteon in 2002 after 40 years of service. Jimmie loved driving […] — (Posted December 5, 2022)
Constance “Connie” Kreuzinger Constance “Connie” Kreuzinger, 88, formerly of New Castle went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Lakeland Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Angola, Indiana. She was born December 6, 1933 in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Alfred and Josephine (Stopinski) Conger. Connie was employed as a medical secretary in […] — (Posted December 5, 2022)
Rose Marie Elliott Rose Marie Elliott, 88, of Middletown, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 23, 1934 in Henry County, a daughter of the late Howard Weesner and Juniata (Wehrly) Scott. Rose was Dietary Manager for many years at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A dedicated wife, mother, […] — (Posted December 5, 2022)
Michael Gene Smock Michael Gene Smock, 75, of Winchester, IN, formerly of Richmond, IN passed away Thursday afternoon, December 1, 2022 at Golden Rule Care Center of Richmond, IN. He was born June 3, 1947 in Union City, IN, the son of Arthur and Mary (Martin) Smock. Michael honorably served in the US Air Force. He retired in […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Terri (Huston) Stevens Terri (Huston) Stevens, age 63, a resident of New Castle, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 3, 1959, in Tacoma, Washington a daughter of the late Harold Huston & Carol (Baker) Murphy. Terri got her Associates Degree from Clover Park Technical School for Interior Design in Lakewood, Washington. […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Richard Floyd Williams Richard Floyd Williams, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Arbor Trace in Richmond. Dick was born March 18, 1926, in Muncie, Indiana, to Clinton and Daisy Pullen Williams. He graduated from Muncie Central High School and Ball State University. Dick was a U. S. Navy veteran, having served during […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Byron “Doc” Schull Byron “Doc” Schull, age 95, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at his residence in Richmond. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 16, 1927 to Noel A. and Carrie M. (Moyer) Schull. Byron is a WWII United States Army Air Corps Veteran and was a member of First Christian Church, former president […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Dolly Renner Sayler Dolly Renner Sayler, 97, of Greeneville, passed away Wednesday at Morning Pointe Assisted Living, surrounded by those who loved and cherished her. She was born on the family farm on the Asheville Highway, now known as Greenelawn Memory Gardens, which will be her final resting place. On December 24, 1943, she married the love of […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Linda Marie Devers (Shaffer) Linda Marie Devers (Shaffer), 71, from Indianapolis, IN (originally Richmond/Centerville, IN) was born January 8, 1951, and died peacefully November 27, 2022. She beat the odds and lived 9 years longer than the doctors told her she would. This was a testament to her determination, stubbornness, and ornery personality. Linda was blunt, straight-forward and took […] — (Posted December 4, 2022)
Eduardo Espero Eduardo Espero was born on October 13, 1952, in Sinaloa, Mexico. He resided in Mexico 40 years before coming to the United States. He passed on November 30, 2022, after battling cancer and illness. He is survived by his daughter, Miranda Celeste Espero Crail of Florida; and a friend/caregiver: Doris Crail. He worked tirelessly in […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Doris Jean Gay Doris Jean Gay, 78, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born October 11, 1944 in Connersville to Francis and Barbara Wenger Lingg and graduated from Connersville High School. For most of her life, Doris resided in Connersville. On April 2, 1982, she married Henry Gay at […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Rose Marie (Terhaar) Staight Rose Marie (Terhaar) Staight, age 82, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, November 29, 2022 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born April 4, 1940 in Harrisburg, IN to the late Joseph G. And Ruby E. (Weaver) Terhaar. Rose graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1958. She married Thomas L. Staight May […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Elizabeth Young Elizabeth Young, 66, of Centerville passed away on November 29, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born October 29, 1956, in Kokomo to James Alfred and Frances Loretta Gideon Gamblin. She worked for Chrysler and in Home Healthcare; she was a member of the Southside Christian Church in Kokomo. Elizabeth is survived by her sister […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Loren Junior Williams Loren Junior Williams, 67, of Richmond, died November 30, 2022 at his home. He was born July 4, 1955 in Richmond to Donald Loren and Lula Leona Hill Williams and lived here all his life. He worked as an OTR driver for ABF Freight. Loren is survived by his sister Sondra (Junior) Blythe and his […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Jill Wendel Jill Wendel, 74, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at IU Health West in Avon. She was born August 27, 1948 in Connersville to Glen Jerald and Anita Perkins Grubbs. She was a 1966 graduate of Alquina High School and graduated from Glasgow Nursing School in Glasgow, Kentucky. Jill worked as an ER […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Mary Frances Barlow Humphress Mary Frances Barlow Humphress passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 94. Mary was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 22, 1928, the daughter of Peter Lewis and Leona (Abbott) Barlow. She was the thirteenth of thirteen children of that marriage. Mary lived in Lexington, Kentucky, […] — (Posted December 2, 2022)
Brittany Nicole Todd Brittany Nicole Todd, 35, of Connersville, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Reid Health, Connersville. She was born April 22, 1987 in Richmond, Indiana to David and Sherrie Moore Todd. She had most recently worked as a clerk for BP in Connersville. A loving mother, Brittany enjoyed spending time with her son and going […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Sheri Ann Hunter Sheri Ann Hunter, 59, of Richmond, Indiana passed away November 26th, 2022. She was born in Globe, Arizona March 25th, 1963, to parents Jerry and Macia (Evans) Dodson. Sheri grew up an “Army Brat”, traveling the world with her family. While living in Germany, she met the love of her life Jon Hunter. They married […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Rose Marie (Terhaar) Staight Rose Marie (Terhaar) Staight, age 82, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, November 29, 2022 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born April 4, 1940 in Harrisburg, IN to the late Joseph G. And Ruby E. (Weaver) Terhaar. Rose graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1958. She married Thomas L. Staight May […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Helen Sizemore Helen Sizemore, age 87, died peacefully at Ambassador Health Care November 30th, 2022, following a long battle with diabetes and kidney complications. Born August 12, 1935, in Albany, Kentucky to Bruce and Edna Marsh, Helen’s early childhood was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio where she graduated from Samual Ach Jr. High (1951) followed by graduation with […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
William “John” Rodgers William “John” Rodgers, age 77, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born May 17, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, to R. James and Emma Berry Rodgers, John was a resident of this community most of his life. He was a farmer and also worked at Kroger and Kempers. He enjoyed hunting, farming, and Harley […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Judy Kendall On November 28, 2022, Judy Kendall, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 86. Judith Suzanne Kendall (nee Darnell) was born August 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, IN., to Friends pastors Carl and Eunice (Sutphin) Darnell. She lived near Westfield and Russiaville in her early school years, then moved to […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Saundra Dianne Connell Saundra Dianne Connell was born on February 24th, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana, to Eugene and Myrtle Taylor. Saundra Dianne gained her wings November 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She retired from Ball Memorial Hospital with over 40 years of employment.  After retiring, she was devoted to raising her great grandson, […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Tia Lynn Dale Tia Lynn Dale, 50, Pershing, passed away from complications of a stroke on Monday evening November 28, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Tia was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 22, 1972.  She had lived in Oklahoma prior to moving to Western Wayne County five years ago. A homemaker, Tia had worked […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)