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.

Sis. Sarah Virginia Girten Sis. Sarah Virginia Girten, age 91, passed on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at home. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church since 1966. She served her church and community very well. She was a member of the Gospel Choir and a faithful member of the Adult Bible Study Class. She was always called […] — (Posted August 7, 2022)

William “Bill” Eugene Burns William “Bill” Eugene Burns, 73, of Connersville, passed away Thursday evening, August 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1949 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, one of two children of Eugene Burns and Margaret Louise King. In 1968, he married Linda Lou Pebworth in Newport, Kentucky. Mrs. Burns […] — (Posted August 7, 2022)

Elmer R. New Elmer R. New, 66, of New Castle passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born November 1, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Elmer Jr. and May (Catron) New. Elmer was a 1974 graduate of New Castle High School and attended […] — (Posted August 7, 2022)

Richard Todd Green Richard Todd Green, 51, formerly of Spiceland passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 in Muncie Indiana. He was born December 19, 1970 in Muncie to Bob and Donna (Hunt) Green. He was a loving father, son, brother, “Papi” and uncle. He had a laugh that was contagious and you couldn’t help but laugh with him. […] — (Posted August 7, 2022)

Henry Lee Thomas Siggers Henry Lee Thomas Siggers went to be with Jesus on August 4, 2022. He was born May 26, 1961 to Willie L. and Wille H. (Billie Batchelor) Siggers in New Castle Indiana. Henry grew up in Straughn Indiana and was a graduate of Tri High School. In 1981, Henry joined the United States Navy where […] — (Posted August 7, 2022)

Deborah K. Napier Deborah K. Napier, age 71, of Richmond, IN. went to be with her husband on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born on September 3, 1950 to Leo and Ginny Scott in Richmond, IN. Deborah loved to sew and when she was younger would not only make her own clothes, but also her family’s clothes. […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Jade Nichole (Wilkinson) Muse Jade Nichole (Wilkinson) Muse, age 37, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at IU St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, In. She was born June 29, 1985, in New Castle a daughter of Warren and Deena (Kendall)Wilkinson. Jade was a 2004 graduate of Tri High School. She was a homemaker and loved […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Mary Katherine Calico Mary Katherine Calico, age 90, passed away on July 28, 2022 at Majestic Care of Connersville. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar and Jenny Ellen Beasley. Keeping with Mary’s wishes, cremation was chosen. Private services will be conducted at a later date by the family. — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Judy Ann DeVaughn Judy Ann DeVaughn, 79, a life-long resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 1, 1943, the daughter of Willard and Elsie Klein Fox. After graduation from Connersville in 1961, she went to work for the Department of Administration in Indianapolis […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Marguerite “Margie” Elaine Oldham Mullins Marguerite “Margie” Elaine Oldham Mullins, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after a brief illness, at Reid Health. Born August 22, 1940, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Marion and Frances Fryman Oldham, Margie lived in this area most of her life. She began her career at AVCO and later worked as […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Gladys E. Glover Gladys E. Glover, age 93, of Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and formerly of Richmond, died Sunday, July 31, 2022. Born October 12, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana, to Jessie and Anna Galliher Morris, Gladys lived in this area for most of her life. She had worked as a CNA. Survivors include her daughters, Melinda Gilbert of Ft. […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Erlinda M. Clemente Blessed are those who come in the name of the LORD; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven Erlinda M. Clemente, 89, of Richmond, passed away July 30, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born June 15, 1933, in Manila, Philippines to Vivencio and Paciencia Ponce Mendoza and lived here most of her life. She […] — (Posted August 5, 2022)

Loren Eugene Shaffer Loren Eugene Shaffer, age 90 of New Paris, OH, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1932 in New Paris, OH to the late John Shaffer and Mary (Petry) Shaffer. Loren served in the US Army and served during the Korean conflict. Loren was a member of […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Roselyn LaRue On August 2, 2022, Roselyn LaRue went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the wonderful age of 93. Roselyn Ann (Maddox) LaRue was born in Spring Grove, Indiana on October 13, 1928. Her parents Richard Maddox and Clara Kutter Maddox raised her in the Catholic faith. In her youth, she loved roller […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Dolores Ann Boulware Dolores Ann Boulware, 82, a life-long resident of Connersville, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1940 in Connersville, one of six children of Clem and Mildred A. Mullikin Miller, and she was a 1958 graduate of Connersville High School. On […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Thamas Allen Hall Thamas Allen Hall, 68, of Richmond, died August 1, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born December 1, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio to J.D. and Marie Loschiavo. He worked as an Over The Road Truck Driver. and was a member of the 228 Club. Survivors include his son Justin (Lisa Smith) Hall of New Paris, […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Pamela “Pam” Ann Rogers Pamela “Pam” Ann Rogers, age 68, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 12, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, to Gale and Elizabeth “Betty” Corron Beatty, Pam was a life-long resident of the area. She was an assistant librarian at Twin Valley South School. Pam was a member of Central […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Christopher Roger Jones Christopher Roger Jones, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 22, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Burkette Roger and Edna McClure Jones, Chris had lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Knoxville, Tennessee, before settling in Richmond. He was a 1971 graduate of Northeastern High School and attended Indiana […] — (Posted August 4, 2022)

Susan Margaret Overton Susan Margaret Overton (9/30/1955-7/29/2022). She was born in Franklin, Indiana to Harold and Carolyn Abernathy Overton. Susan lived in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated in 1996 from Ivy Tech with an Associates in Early Childhood education. She attended New Life Baptist Church in Boston, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory; 2 children: twins Lauria Hale […] — (Posted August 2, 2022)

Linda Lee Melton Linda Lee Melton, age 72 and a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at AMG Hospital in the company of family. She was born October 10, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, and was the daughter of Harold Eugene Swim and Mary Imogene Swim. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, […] — (Posted August 2, 2022)

E. Emogene Hensley E. Emogene Hensley, 93, of St. Marys and formerly Eaton, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternity on July 30, 2022 at Cridersville Healthcare Center in Cridersville, Ohio. She was born at home in Eaton, Ohio, on May 20, 1929. She was the 10th child of Frank and Nancy (Hanlon) Wiseman. Emogene first worked in a little […] — (Posted August 2, 2022)

Victoria “Viki” Lorene Dooley Victoria “Viki” Lorene Dooley, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, passed Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer. She was prepared for her next spiritual journey. Born March 23, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Marianne Weaver Robinson, Viki was a life-long resident […] — (Posted August 2, 2022)

Max D. Stevens Max D. Stevens, 69, of Milton passed away on August 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1953 in Rushville, IN to Waldo N. and Elizabeth (Holden) Stevens. Max was a 1971 graduate of Rushville High School. He was a forklift operator and retired from Visteon in 2000 after 30 years. […] — (Posted August 2, 2022)

Christine A. Alvey Christine A. Alvey, 58 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1964 in Batesville to Alexander Griffin and Betty Mae Swampson Griffin. On June 8, 1998 she married Jay Lee Alvey in Laurel. They were able to spend 8 years together before he passed away on May […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Carolyn Ann Konstanzer Carolyn Ann Konstanzer, age 95 of Connersville, passed away on July 25, 2022 at Heritage House of Connersville. Carolyn was born on June 23, 1927, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Ernie C. and Lorene K. Flanagan Hopkins. Following her graduation from Connersville High School in May 1945, she started employment with the Connersville […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Helen M. Flannery Helen M. Flannery, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky on December 15, 1942, to the late John Hornsby and Sally Hurt Hornsby. On August 5, 1959, Helen married John Dee Flannery in Eaton, Ohio. They were able to spend 46 years together before his […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Avery J. Gabbard Avery J. Gabbard, 85 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1936 in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Harlen Gabbard and Lizzie Ellen Rose Gabbard. On June 2, 1956 he married the love of his life Sue Wathen in Connersville. Together they had 2 children, Charles […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Gordin E. Smith Gordin E. Smith, 86, of Liberty, IN passed away on July 21, 2022 in Richmond, IN. He was born in September 1935, the son of Emerson and Elizabeth May (Weidenbach) Smith. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1963 and was stationed in Germany from 1955-1957. Gordin married Jackie Morrison on February 7, 1959 in […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Martha Ann Wheeler Martha Ann Wheeler, 79, of Richmond, passed away July 28, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born February 3, 1943, in Indianapolis to Forrest Byard and Lela Frances Crise Wiley and lived in Richmond for the last six years. She was a member of Harrison Street Baptist Church in New Madison; she worked as a […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Steven E. Daggy Steven E. Daggy, 39 of Cincinnati passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on February 18, 1983 in Richmond, Indiana to Jeff Daggy and Kathy Westerman. Steve had worked in logistics. Steve will greatly be missed by, Jeff and Cheryl Daggy; his siblings, Jennifer Daggy, Felicia (Bill) Quigg and Brandon Shrout; a […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)