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.
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)
Jerome “Jerry” Lee Pipes Jerome “Jerry” Lee Pipes, age 66 of Richmond passed away peacefully, Thursday November 24, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1956, to George Gordon Pipes and Viola Mae Warne Pipes in Winchester, Indiana and had lived in the area for most of his life. Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed golf trips […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Jared Lee Morris Jared Lee Morris, age 28, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 24, 2022.  He was born November 10, 1994, the son of Traci Morris and Ronald E. Morris, in Richmond, Indiana. Jared loved listening to music and hanging out with his many friends.  He also loved and cherished his babies. He was an […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Frankie Mae Carter Frankie Mae Carter, age 95 of Richmond, Indiana made her journey home on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She departed this life peacefully at Arbor Trace Family First Senior Living Center. She was born on March 2, 1927 in Allen, Alabama to Mary Davis Armstead and Ellis Armstead. Frankie moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1943, and […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Patrick Thomas Sullivan Patrick Thomas Sullivan, 67, of Connersville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1957 in Santa Anna, California, one of three children of Thomas and Patricia Quinn Sullivan. Following his high school graduation, Patrick served his country with the U. S. Army from 1972 […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Donald Eugene Myers Donald Eugene Myers, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Friends Fellowship, where he had resided for the past 5 years. He was born on the family farm on September 24, 1932, to Charles and Helen (Harvey) Myers. He attended Hagerstown High School and graduated in 1950. In 1958 he […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
June Adelaide Juday June Adelaide Juday, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Compassus Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. June was born on June 2, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren & Nancy (Bunker) Atkins. She retired in 2001 from Verizon of Richmond. Member and Elder of […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Ricky Lawson Ricky Lawson, age 62, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born February 24, 1960, in New Castle, Indiana a son of the late Clyde & Josie (Terry) Lawson. Ricky was a 1980 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. He married […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Sheila (White) Bridgeman Sheila (White) Bridgeman, age 65, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 23, 1957, in Greenfield, IN a daughter of the late Emerson & Melba (Jarrett) White. Sheila was a 1976 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. She married the love of […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Emalisa “Emmy” R. Puckett Emalisa “Emmy” R. Puckett, 59, of Connersville, passed away on November 22, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. The daughter of the late Jim and Doris Gulley, she was born on February 7, 1963, in Garfield, New Jersey. Emmy graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1982. Emmy had worked at various […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Adrian Toler Adrian Toler, age 92, of Connersville, passed away on November 28, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.  Adrian was born on April 5, 1930, in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of ten children of Raleigh and Della Bowman Toler. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marilyn Hisel Toler, on July 30, 1955.  […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Matthew E. Gross Matthew E. Gross, 47 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1975 in Connersville. Matt was a machinist at CNC for most of his life. Matt enjoyed going fishing, watching SNL with his children, and listening to music. Most importantly he loved to go on adventures with […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, chose to be reunited with his wife, Sandy “Lou” Ryan on November 26, 2022. Born October 11, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry Edward and Georgie May Burket Ryan, Jerry was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from the Indiana Army National Guard after […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro, 84, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Golden Rule Care Center. She was born in London, Ohio on August 22, 1938 to Edward Fleming and Marjorie (Cooney) Fleming. Kathleen married Richard H. Golden in May 1960 and together they had five […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder, 63, of Glenwood, passed away at Franciscan Health Indianapolis on Saturday, November 26, 2022, the special date of what would have been his parents’ 67th wedding anniversary. He was born November 22, 1959 in Connersville to John W. and Joyce E. Howard Snyder. Throughout his life, he was employed at […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)