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.

Karla Jo Schenkel Abercombie Karla Jo Schenkel Abercombie, 71, of Milton passed away at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1951 in New Castle, IN to Eugene & B. Beth (Jones) Schenkel. Karla served as trustee of Posey Twp. for 19 years. She was member of the Posey Home-Ec Club. She retired from […] — (Posted December 9, 2022)

Rev. Robert Nathan Malone Rev. Robert Nathan Malone, 94, of Centerville, passed away on December 6, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community, where he had been a resident since December 14, 2021. Bob was a native of Terre Haute, Indiana, and was the son of Rev. Robert P. and Nona (Jones) Malone. Bob moved to Centerville with his family to […] — (Posted December 9, 2022)

Darrell Norman Parshall Darrell Norman Parshall, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 5, 2022, at Golden Living South. Born January 2, 1945, in Richmond, to Elmer and Laura Virginia McManus Parshall, Darrell was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and attended Purdue University. Darrell served in the United […] — (Posted December 9, 2022)

James Michael “Mike” Roth, Sr. James Michael “Mike” Roth, Sr., 76, of Fountain City, passed away at home on December 7. Mike was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 31, 1946, the son of Herman B. & Jenevieve Ramsey Roth. Mike enjoyed a career as a Journeyman Electrician. To say Mike -or “Triker” as he was known to his riding […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Nancy Catherine Hollingsworth Nancy Catherine Hollingsworth, 84, of Richmond, died December 6, 2022, I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born November 30, 1938, in Muncie to Otis and Edna Pugh Hess. Survivors include her husband of 64 years Charles Hollingsworth Sr. and three children Vickie Perez, Charlotte Napier, and Charles (Irene) Hollingsworth Jr., along with other family […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Dwayne Lee Eaton “I love you all” were the parting words of Dwayne on Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, when he departed this Earth. Dwayne was born February 14, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Fannie Mae Jennings and (Rev) Willie Gene Eaton Sr (Odessa Smith Eaton). He graduated RHS, and throughout his life later got a degree in […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Barbara May Cronk Barbara May Cronk, 87, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at The Addison Place. She was born on October 16, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ostie and Mary Frances Taylor. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School. She married the […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

John Harvey Melton John Harvey Melton, 72, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1950 in Ridgeville, Indiana, a son of the late James Hershell and Edna Mae (Cooksey) Melton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam and also served in the National Guard. […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Eloise Lois (Gethers) Erk, 91, passed away peacefully from her residence at the Springs of Richmond on Monday afternoon December 5, 2022. Eloise was born February 24, 1931 in Dublin, Indiana to the late Walter and Nettie Mae (Rummel) Gethers. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City in 1948 and married Clarence H. […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Patricia A. (Bolling) McCoy Patricia A. (Bolling) McCoy, 86, a long time Greens Fork resident, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Sacred Heart nursing home, Avilla, where she had recently resided. She was born in Richmond on October 6, 1936 to Howard and Mildred (Hampton) Bolling, and lived most of her life in Wayne County. She was a graduate […] — (Posted December 8, 2022)

Mary Josephine “Jody” Merideth Mary Josephine “Jody” Merideth, 81 of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Jody was a daughter of the late John Thomas Merideth and Mary Beulah Pennington Merideth. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Thomas Merideth and William Earl Merideth. Jody loved her family like no other. She […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)

Dorothy Lynne Greene Beaver Dorothy Lynne Greene Beaver, devoted daughter, sister, aunt, stepmother, and friend passed away at age 78 on December 5, 2022, in Richmond, Indiana. She was born and raised in Friendsville, Tennessee. Lynne cherished her Tennessee family roots in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. After graduating from Friendsville High School, Lynne moved to Indiana […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)

Kayla Maye Spangler Kayla Maye Spangler, age 17 of Metamora, Indiana lost her courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer on December 6, 2022 surrounded with her family. Kayla was born at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia on March 31, 2005, the daughter of Lindsey Mauck Spangler and the late Petty Officer First Class Jacob Carlin Spangler. Kayla is […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)

Eloise Lois (Gethers) Erk Eloise Lois (Gethers) Erk, 91, passed away peacefully from her residence at the Springs of Richmond on Monday afternoon December 5, 2022. Eloise was born February 24, 1931 in Dublin, Indiana to the late Walter and Nettie Mae (Rummel) Gethers. She graduated from Lincoln Hich School in Cambridge City in 1948 and married Clarence H. […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)

Carey Lane Irvin Carey Lane Irvin, age 64, went home to be with our Lord & Savior on December 1, 2022. He was born August 15, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Dollie S. Irvin and Warner Irvin, Sr. Carey lived in Richmond, Indiana, most of his life and was a member of Greater Second Missionary Baptist […] — (Posted December 7, 2022)

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)