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.

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)

Claudia Rae Vornauf Claudia Rae Vornauf, 66, of Richmond, died August 30, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born November 20, 1956, in Richmond to Frank Albert and Marilyn Koan Bane Vornauf and lived here all her life. She formerly worked with Abstracts of Richmond and the Wayne County Courthouse. Survivors include her sister Lisa Austin, one niece […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Vester Ray “Spunk” Rose Vester Ray “Spunk” Rose, 71, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 31, 1951 in Connersville, the only child of Vester and Floene Fields Rose. Vester received an associate’s degree from Ivy Tech as well as his paralegal license. Early in his adult […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Alejandro Xance Martinez Alejandro Xance Martinez, 23, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born May 9, 1999 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, one of two sons of Andrew and Tanya Beckman, and he was a 2018 graduate of Connersville High School. He was currently serving his country in the United States Army National Guard as […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Donald Ray Frazier Donald Ray Frazier, 71, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1951 in Connersville, one of three children of William W. and Hazel J. Williams Frazier. He was a 1969 graduate of Connersville High School. […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Linda E. Goldberg-Heavilin Linda E. Goldberg-Heavilin, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 10, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert M. and Margaret E. Gasser Shull, Linda lived in this area most of her life, coming from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in 1958. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1967, […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Flora Mattie Crain Flora Mattie Crain, 79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 29th, 2022, surrounded by her family. Flora was preceded in death by both of her parents, Harrison and Viola Eldridge. Also preceding her in death are both her husband’s Boyd Price (1996) and Stanley Crain (2021), three of her siblings Reba Eldridge, Ruth Schick and […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Thomas “Kackel” Kenneth Sasser Thomas “Kackel” Kenneth Sasser, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022. Born February 9, 1940, in Muncie, Indiana, to Kenneth and Katherine Lawless Sasser, Thomas and his wife, Debra moved to Richmond in 1980. He worked as a plant manager for Mechanics Laundry until […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Eric Christopher Sheets Eric Christopher Sheets, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Born on September 12, 1971, in Richmond, IN. He was raised there by his parents, Mervin Sheets and Linda Lockwood. He attended elementary school in Richmond and transferred to Tri-Village in New Madison, OH. He was a […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Lisa K. Guadagnoli Lisa K. Guadagnoli, 57, passed away Monday August 29, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She had been in failing health for several years. Lisa was born in New Castle, Indiana on Marh 4, 1965 to David Paul and Kay Ann (Keihn) Guadagnoli. She has lived most of her life in the Milton community […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Loretta M. Rodriguez Loretta M. Rodriguez, age 86, of Holton, Michigan, and formerly of Richmond, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at Robbinswood-Northcrest Campus in North Muskegon, Michigan surrounded by family. Born February 6, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Sidney and Eva Norter Painter, Loretta lived in Richmond before returning to Michigan. She was a 1954 graduate of […] — (Posted September 1, 2022)

Beverly Fox Beverly Fox, age 92, of Connersville, passed away on August 28, 2022, at Heritage House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Connersville. She was born on April 9, 1930, in Connersville, the daughter of Paul and Fern Cain. Beverly was a devoted mother and grandmother that enjoyed reading, wordsearch puzzles, and watching old movies. Above all […] — (Posted August 31, 2022)