Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

William “Bill” Lasher William “Bill” Lasher, 93, of Greens Fork passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 26, 2022. Bill was born March 12,1929 in High Point, North Carolina to Mary S. Ayers and Irwin Lasher. Bill spent most of his life in North Carolina and Indiana. Bill was a US Navy Sea […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Frances Ann Sams Frances Ann Sams, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Reid Hospice. Born March 3, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Marie Clark, Frances was a life-long resident of Richmond. She enjoyed reading, sewing, attending garage sales, and loved to cook. Frances also loved spending time with her family and […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Wilma Jean O’Conner Wilma Jean O’Conner, age 70, passed away at Arbor Trace Nursing Home on October 23, 2022. She was born March 12, 1952, the daughter of Russell and Elsie Oler, in Richmond, Indiana. Wilma was a wonderful, kind and caring woman. She loved and supported her family in anything they did and never hesitated to help […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Eric Steven Neal Eric Steven Neal, age 45, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, in New Castle. He was born April 23, 1977, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Mark Neal and Terrie (Lay) Nicholson. Eric attended New Castle Chrysler High School where he played football in Jr. High. He loved taking care of his family and enjoyed […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Carl Tom Willoughby Carl Tom Willoughby, age 43, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at IU Ball Hospital in Muncie. He was born February 13, 1979, in New Castle, a son of the late Danny and Tonia “Susie” (Ford) Willoughby. Carl attended New Castle Chrysler High School. He managed the Holiday Inn Express in […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Wayne Crawford Wayne Crawford, age 74, passed away at Reid Health on October 21, 2022. He was born April 27, 1948, the son of James and Laura Crawford, in Hamilton, Ohio. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1967-1969. He was retired from York Stamping in Richmond, Indiana. Wayne enjoyed scratching off lottery tickets and spending […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Mike Buckland Mike Buckland, 75, passed away Thursday October 20, 2022. Mike was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 14, 1947. A lifelong farmer, Mike grew up on a dairy farm north of Cambridge City, working with his father until he took over the farm operations. Mike graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and was drafted […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Gilbert M. “Gil” Turner Gilbert M. “Gil” Turner, age 88, passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born in McMinnville, TN on June 28, 1934 to Arthur and Ethel Stembridge Turner. Gil grew up in Delaware County, attended and graduated from Royerton High School in 1954 and served in the United States Army. He […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Elizabeth Anne (Pappano) Maddox Elizabeth Anne (Pappano) Maddox, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died October 19, 2022. Born January 26, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph and Carmela Gervasio Pappano, Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Being a first-generation American born of Italian immigrant parents, she was extremely proud of her Italian heritage. She also felt privileged to […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Harley F. Farrar Harley F. Farrar, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2022 at Reid Hospital. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 3, 1938 to Jesse and Helen Stout Farrar. Harley served in the US Navy for over 14 years, stationed overseas in the Philippines where he met Mercedes Sagum. They were […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Annas K. Davis Annas K. Davis, 94, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Sanders Glen Assisted Living Facility in Westfield, Indiana on the morning of October 19, 2022. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on April 3, 1928 to William and Hazel Riggs Blommel. She was a 1946 Graduate of Connersville High School and […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Kenneth “Kenny” D. Razor Kenneth “Kenny” D. Razor, 71, of New Castle passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, October 20, 2022. He was born February 22, 1951 in New Castle, a son of the late Nelson T. and Eva (Choate) Razor. He graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1969 where he played baseball, basketball and […] — (Posted October 23, 2022)

Pamela Kay Russell Pamela Kay Russell, age 71, of Cambridge City, passed away on October 19, 2022, at Rosebud Village in Richmond. Pam was born on October 31, 1950, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Charles M. Baker, Jr. and Julia Jeanette Lakes Baker Brown. Pam was united in marriage in 1984 to Ronald L. Russell. They […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Wayne Crawford Wayne Crawford, age 74, passed away at Reid Health on October 21, 2022. He was born April 27, 1948, the son of James and Laura Crawford, in Hamilton, Ohio. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1967-1969. He was retired from York Stamping in Richmond, Indiana. Wayne enjoyed scratching off lottery tickets and spending […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Melvin L. Belt Melvin L. Belt, aged 75, of Hagerstown, Indiana and formerly of Mercer, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home with family on October 19, 2022. Melvin was born on July 20, 1947, to Philip and Carol Belt ( Beeson ) in Henry County, Indiana. A graduate of Hagerstown High School, Class of 1965, he entered military […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Carol Ruth Frye Carol Ruth Frye, 70, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022 at her home. She was born October 27, 1951 in Frankfort, Kentucky to Lowell Krammes, Jr. and Betty Fox Krammes. She was a 1969 graduate of Connersville High School. On January 1, 1971, she married John Frye in Connersville. Mr. Frye passed […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Barbara Ida Johnson Lakes Barbara Ida Johnson Lakes, 71, of Connersville, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond where she had been a patient for eight days. She was born November 9, 1950 in Brookville, Indiana, one of seven children of Robert Lee and Christine Long Johnson, and she was a graduate of Brookville High […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

James Scott Gibson James Scott Gibson, 58, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at I.U. Health – University Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in failing health, but his death was unexpected. He was born September 19, 1964 in Connersville, one of two children of James Lewis and Rena […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Esther Louise Ames Esther Louise Ames, 94, of Cambridge City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born in New Castle on May 18, 1928 to Clyde and Geneva (Timmons) Barnard. On June 13, 1945, she married George W. Ames and they were married for 52 years before his passing on September 14, […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Sharon K. Sparks Sharon K. Sparks, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Born October 30, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Dimple Johnson McClanahan, Sharon was a resident of this area most of her life. She loved watching movies and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Donald L. Flanigan Donald L. Flanigan, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Born February 3, 1930, in Bridgeport, Illinois, to Amos Alfred and Garnet Athleyn Zehner Flanigan, Donald was a resident of this community for several years. He graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1947. Donald received his […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Robert Stephen “Steve” McKown Robert Stephen “Steve” McKown, 84, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 20, 2022, at home. He was born on June 14, 1938, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert Earl and Thelma (Kendall) McKown. Steve was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Tri-State University […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Paul Cordell Dickerson Paul Cordell Dickerson, 84, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Monday, October 17, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on January 29, 1938 in Clinton County, KY, a son of the late James and Maggie (Malone) Dickerson Cordell moved with his family from Kentucky to New […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Cindy Kay Pope Cindy Kay Pope, 56, of Richmond died September 21, 2022 . She was born December 13, 1965, in Richmond to James Robert and Sandra Brewer Albertson and lived here most of her life She was a homemaker and loved her family. Survivors include her husband Larry, two children Duane Pope and Sarrah Pope, two sisters […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Matthew “Cheu” Ryan Baxter Matthew “Cheu” Ryan Baxter, 39, of New Castle passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born July 7, 1983 in Richmond, IN, a son of Alan Baxter of Dry Ridge, KY and Linda (Blevins) Kurtz of New Castle. Known as the family clown, Matthew had a great sense of humor and was always able […] — (Posted October 21, 2022)

Patricia “Patty” Lou Bennett Patricia “Patty” Lou Bennett, age 85, of Connersville, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Hickory Creek in Connersville. Patty was born on May 13, 1937 in Connersville, the daughter of the late Donald Strait and Lucille Stoehr Strait Hurley. On April 16, 1958, in Connersville, Patty married the love of […] — (Posted October 20, 2022)

Gary Lee Stacy Gary Lee Stacy, age 67, passed away on October 18, 2022, at his home. Gary was born on January 18, 1955, in Connersville, the son of the late William “Bill” Stacy, Jr. and Rosetta Collins Stacy. On April 22, 1980, in Jellico, TN, he married Evelyn I. Harrison Stacy. They spent 34 years together prior […] — (Posted October 20, 2022)

Shirley Ann Yeager Shirley Ann Yeager 83of Richmond went home to be with the Lord, on October 17, 2022, after a short illness. She was born January 21, 1939, in Richmond to Theodore and Susan Skaggs. She worked for Rosa’s office supply and owned Yeager’s Vac Shop. Shirley was a member of the Stone Valley Church. She is […] — (Posted October 20, 2022)

Joyce Lynn Hutchinson Joyce Lynn Hutchinson, 59, of New Castle passed away Monday October 17, 2022. Joyce was born on June 16, 1963 to the late Delbert and Verona Hutchinson. Joyce was a kind, caring and loving little sister, mother and grandmother. Joyce will be forever remembered by her family for her appreciation of all things brightly colored […] — (Posted October 20, 2022)

Stephen Dale Chesher Stephen Dale Chesher, 75, of Spiceland passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born October 30, 1946 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (McCaslin) Chesher. A graduate of Spiceland Academy, Steve retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle after 33 years of service. […] — (Posted October 20, 2022)