Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Donald R. McCurdy Donald R. McCurdy, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community surrounded by his family. Born December 22, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to John A. and Olive Lucille Dershem McCurdy, Donald was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Donald was owner and […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Dorothy May Banning After 96 years of a life filled with art, antiques, singing, flowers, family, and friends, Dorothy May Banning died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, September 5, at her home north of Economy. Dorothy was known to many as Dingle, a family nickname from her youth. Dorothy was born in Wayne County on April […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Raymond Paul White Raymond Paul White, 57, of Liberty, IN passed away on September 4, 2022 at his residence. Raymond was born in Chicago Illinois, on September 1, 1965, to Charles White and Marilyn Sizemore Brown. Raymond was what most would consider a jack of all trades. He worked as welder for most of his adult life, his […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Alena Lathery Alena Lathery, 94, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones singing her into Glory. She was born on January 25, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio to Vernon Richardson and Mamie Miller Richardson. Alena married Reverend Edward Lathery Sr. on August 5, 1956 in Liberty, […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Johnny L. Allman Johnny L. Allman, age 72, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was born April 10, 1950, in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph and Laura (Allman) Crabtree. He was employed at Rose Acre Farms. Johnny was an avid sports fan […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Connie Jean Moffett Connie Jean Moffett, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, September 2, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born March 21, 1950 in Rush County, Indiana, the youngest of three children of Charles and Louise Stephens Pollitt, and she was a 1970 graduate of Rushville High School. Connie was […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Robert “Bob” Weiss Robert “Bob” Weiss was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 14, 1928 to Joseph Henry Weiss and Elsie (Kramer) Weiss and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1947 and was a natural salesperson by profession. As a fifteen-year-old boy during World War II, he worked for Western Union […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

David Allen Noelker David Allen Noelker, age 77, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 10, 1945 to Earl and Helen Noelker. Out of high school David worked for Natco for 10 years and then Belden for 42 years, where he retired. He was married to Brenda […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Walter J. “Jack” Bleill Walter J. “Jack” Bleill, 83, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Sunday, September 4. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on November 30, 1938 to William B. & Donna R. Smith Bleill both of whom preceded him in death. He formerly worked for Wayne Corporation and was engaged in farming. He owned […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Beverly J. Corbin Beverly J. Corbin, age 66, passed away at Reid Health on September 4, 2022. She was born April 7, 1957, the daughter of Ira and Louverta Lainhart, in Batesville, Indiana. At Beverly’s request there are no public services. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Jennifer Lynne Broncho Jennifer Lynne Broncho, 69, of Richmond, passed away September 3, 2022, at her home with her family. She was born July 17, 1953, in Richmond to Marvin and Louise Fuller and lived here all her life. She retired from Earlham College after working 30 years in the payroll department. She was a member of the […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Lorene George Lorene George, 95, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 4, at Rosebud Village. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on January 23, 1927 to George Berton “Bert” & Mayme Maude Dezarn Garland. She married Carmon Edward George on November 25, 1944. They were blessed with 54 years together until his death on March […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Lillian Jane Kuhn Lillian Jane Kuhn, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away on the evening of Thursday, September 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 4, 1939, in New Lisbon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Edwin P. Morrow York and Lillian Hope (Hicks) York Guffey. Jane worked at Perfect Circle in […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Leeann Broyles Leeann Broyles, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on September 4, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Wilkinson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grover and Viola (Woods) Wills. Leeann was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Sharon Marie Corwin Sharon Marie Corwin, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 17, 1945 in Richmond, IN to the late Donald and Esther (Kindley) Goble. She enjoyed fishing with her husband Tom and most of all spending time with family. In addition to her parents, […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Cledis “Ray” Harper Cledis “Ray” Harper, 81, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 1, 2022 at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ray was born March 31, 1941 in Connersville, one of three children of Cledis Virgil Harper and Lillian Louise […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Michael Dempsey Michael Dempsey, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born September 15, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana. Michael grew up on South 24th Street in New Castle and was a graduate of Chrysler High School. He served with the National Guard and retired […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Robert “Bob” Dewey Richardson Robert “Bob” Dewey Richardson, 77, of Rushville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday evening, September 2, 2022 at his residence. Bob was born October 20, 1944 in Redlick, Kentucky, the youngest of eleven children of George Riley and America Mae Johnson Richardson. He was raised in Franklin County, Indiana and later moved to […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Sue Bryant Sue Bryant, 84 of New Castle received her Heavenly reward Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her home. She was born December 30, 1937 in McRoberts, Kentucky to the late Robert and Clara (Casada) Shelton. Sue was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. She retired from Citizens State Bank in 2000 where she had […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Roger Craft Roger Craft, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 30, 2022, He was born October 22, 1941, to Fred and Erla (Kamp) Craft in Richmond, Indiana. Roger was a lifelong resident of Richmond and was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. He worked at AVCO as a machinist. […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

James “JC” Cletus Talbott James “JC” Cletus Talbott, 97, a resident of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. He was born December 14, 1924 in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Edgar Herschel and Bessie (Thomas) Talbott. JC was a farmer and worked for Chrysler Corporation for 33 years, the […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Larry Gene Hacker Larry Gene Hacker, died October 1, 2021 (age 80) in Fort Worth, Texas with his daughter, Page, by his side. A time of celebration of Larry’s life will be October 2nd, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, New Castle from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (come and go). Larry’s ashes will be buried between his Mother and […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

John T. Glassman John T. Glassman, age 56, passed away at home on August 26, 2022. He was born November 28, 1965, the son of Dolores and David Glassman, in Cleveland, Ohio. John was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and was a dear friend to many in the Richmond community. John had a heart of gold; he would […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Johnny L. Allman Johnny L. Allman, age 72, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was born April 10, 1950, in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph and Laura (Allman) Crabtree. He was employed at Rose Acre Farms. Johnny was an avid sports fan […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Paul E. Lowe Paul E. Lowe, age 82, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born June 28, 1940, in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Charles Edgar Lowe and Virgie Alice (Wade) Guffey. Paul worked for the New Castle City Street Department for over […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Juanita P. Hamilton Juanita P. Hamilton, age 90, passed away on September 2, 2022, surrounded by her family. Juanita was born on June 11, 1932, in Omar, West Virginia one of 13 children of Jeff and Mary Wooten Curry. She was united in marriage in June of 1955 to Jesse Hamilton. The were able to share 67 years […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Dorsie Lairson Coffey Roslansky Dorsie Lairson Coffey Roslansky, 88, of New Pairs, Ohio died August 30, 2022. She was born March 26, 1934, in Estill County, Kentucky to Truman and Lillie Mae (Stamper) Lairson and lived in the Richmond area most of her life. She was a 1953 graduate of Estill County High School in Irvine, Kentucky. Dorsie then […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Norma Jane Barth Norma Jane Barth, 87, of New Paris, Ohio was called to heaven on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at her home with loved ones by her side. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 3rd,1935 to Virgil and Dorothy Crandall. Norma and her husband Joe were married for 47 years and in that time they […] — (Posted September 4, 2022)

Deborah S. Adams Deborah S. Adams, age 70, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born November 19, 1951, in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Katherine (Owens) Gregory. She graduated from Centerville Sr. High School, Class of 1970. She was a member of the Centerville United Methodist Church where […] — (Posted September 2, 2022)

Vicky Lynn Christian Vicky Lynn Christian, 65, of Shirley, Indiana passed away on the evening of August 29, 2022. She was born December 16, 1956 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Chapman) Wybiral. Vicky was a loving mother, Memaw, nanny, and friend who always placed family first. She spent her entire life helping […] — (Posted September 2, 2022)