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.

Jeannine Brim Jeannine Brim, age 75, of Centerville, died the morning of Monday July 25, 2022. She was born in Clinton, IN on July 11, 1947, to Blaine and Betty McCart Randolph. Jeannine graduated from Clinton high school in Clinton, IN in 1965 then attended Indiana State University where she obtained her master’s degree in early child […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Brian Heath Watts This is the story of Brian Heath Watts. Brian’s story starts on June 3, 1985. He was born to Bruce and Connie in Richmond, IN. As a kid, he loved hanging out with his grandparents, performing magic tricks, and telling jokes. After graduating from Hagerstown High school in 2004 and Indiana University Bloomington in 2008, […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Kathleen K. (Kimes) Smith Kathleen K. (Kimes) Smith, 69, of Elwood, passed away July 26, 2022, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born, April 27, 1953, the daughter of Leonard and Joyce (Stitt) Kimes. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Madison Grant High School (the first class to graduate from MGHS) and a graduate […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Alvis A. Waldo Alvis A. Waldo, 78, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022 with his wife and nieces by his side at Whitewater Commons in Liberty, Indiana. He was born November 1, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas, one of three children of Alvis O. Waldo and Beulah C. Arnold Waldo. On January 20, 1973, Alvis married […] — (Posted July 26, 2022)

Nancy M. Ramsey Nancy M. Ramsey, 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died of natural causes on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. Nancy was born on May 20, 1932, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert Harley Doty and Frances Root Lawson (Alex). She was a life-long resident of Wayne County, graduating from Richmond High School in 1950. […] — (Posted July 26, 2022)

Lena Mullins Lena Mullins, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Reid Health. Lena was a life-long resident of Richmond, with her parents immigrating to the city from Bisaccia, Italy in the early 1900’s. Survivors include her children, David (Annette) Mullins of Richmond, and Sharon (James) Schaffer of West Chester, Ohio; grandchildren, Matthew […] — (Posted July 26, 2022)

Evelyn “Peanut” Jeffers Evelyn “Peanut” Jeffers, age 87, passed away at Henry Community Health on July 22, 2022. She was born August 26, 1934, the daughter of Thomas and Hattie York, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Evelyn loved to travel to Tennessee, especially to Pigeon Forge. When her health permitted her, she loved to clean house. She had attended […] — (Posted July 25, 2022)

Joseph E. Powell Joseph E. Powell, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 20, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 12, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Raymond and Juanita M. Robinson Powell, Joe was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1976 graduate of Richmond High School. Joe was a sports enthusiast and especially liked […] — (Posted July 25, 2022)

Kenley Marie Criswell Kenley Marie Criswell, 18 months, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home. She was born January 19, 2021 in New Castle to Brandon and Shanea (Losey) Criswell. Kenley was very outgoing, funny, and was always “on the run”. She was a Dora the Explorer and loved being outdoors. Riding the golf cart […] — (Posted July 25, 2022)

Rev. Joe Lee Terry Rev. Joe Lee Terry, 74, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born October 26, 1947 in New Castle to the late Marion and Annabelle (Criswell) Terry. A retired minister, he preached the gospel throughout the Midwest, giving numerous people the hope of […] — (Posted July 25, 2022)

Garry Barrett Garry Barrett, 69, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky, on March 1, 1953, to the late Thomas Sr. and Kathleen Gross Barrett. Garry worked most of his adult life at Don Barrett’s Carpet as a carpet installer. In the 1970’s Garry also taught many students […] — (Posted July 24, 2022)

June E. Williamson June E. Williamson, 92, of West Lafayette, passed away on July 21, 2022, at Westminster Village. She was born at home on June 23, 1930, to Charles and Pauline Eloff in Fountain City, Indiana. She graduated from Fountain City High School in 1948, the same summer she married Maurice L. Williamson of Economy. Maurice and […] — (Posted July 24, 2022)

Walter J. Stubeda Walter J. Stubeda, age 95, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at Arbor Trace. He was born in Bucks County Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1927 to John and Helen Stubeda. Walter served his country honorably in the United States Army and had served in the Korean War. He earned his engineering degree from […] — (Posted July 24, 2022)

George Harry Hedge George Harry Hedge, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 22, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harry and Beatrice Forner Hedge, George had lived in Richmond since 2000. He was an inventory buyer for Elder-Beerman. George served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member […] — (Posted July 24, 2022)

Randy Delmer Shepler Randy Delmer Shepler, 68, of Connersville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was born October 16, 1953 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, one of seven children of Delmer and Barbara Fuesler Shepler. A veteran, he served his country in the Indiana National Guard […] — (Posted July 24, 2022)

Frieda E. Dunlavy Frieda E. Dunlavy, 81, a resident of Knightstown passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born June 6, 1941 in New Castle to the late Horace and N. Frances (Fouts) Wilson. Frieda grew up on a farm raising pigs and was very active in 4-H. She retired from the Indiana […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

George C. Lester George C. Lester, age 82, Liberty, passed away on July 17, 2022. He was born on August 3, 1939, in Pineville, Kentucky. He was the youngest of 10 children born to Willie and Anna Messer Lester. George was united in marriage on January 4, 1961, to Betty Henry Lester. They were able to spend 45 […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Beulah “Bee” Howard Matney Beulah “Bee” Howard Matney passed from our world into Glory Land on Monday July 18, 2022, while residing at Heritage House Senior Care Facility, Connersville, Indiana. Bee was one of four children, a twin sister and two brothers, born to Almer and Ada Mae Robey on February 22, 1922, at a farm outside of Stamping […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Jonathan A. “Andy” Sidell Jonathan A. “Andy” Sidell, age 43 of Connersville, passed away on July 19, 2022, at Reid Healthcare in Richmond. Andy was born on March 25, 1979, in Rushville, Indiana, the son of David and Diana Mosley Sidell. He had received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration and Certificate for Human Resource Management […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Janice Marie Rollins Janice Marie Rollins, 75, of Connersville passed away Tuesday evening, July 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. One of ten children of Lawrence Raymond and Lilja Neimi Pettit, Janice was born in Carlton, Minnesota on November 3, 1946, and she graduated from Cromwell Wright High School. She married John Daniel Rollins on February 5, […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Charles Richard Chris, Jr. Charles Richard Chris, Jr., 91, of Richmond, died July 19, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born March 14, 1931, to Charles Richard Chris, Sr., and Mabel Marie Atwell Chris in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Hibbard Junior High School and Richmond Senior High School, where he met Dorothy Lee Hetisimer. They […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Mary K. “Kathy” Kibbey Lunsford Mary K. “Kathy” Kibbey Lunsford, 80, of Connersville, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Reid Health, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1942 in Grayson, Kentucky, one of six children of Herbert Palmer and Sally Alice Smith Kibbey, and at the age of six […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Marcia Sue VanWinkle Marcia Sue VanWinkle, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born October 20, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Delbert and Edith Stremmel Hartman, Marcia was a lifelong resident of Richmond. She worked many different places, including Haag Drug and Staco Energy Products Company. Marcia was a member of Calvary […] — (Posted July 22, 2022)

Dale Wayne “Bud” Stenger Dale Wayne “Bud” Stenger, 76, of Connersville died, Friday, July 15, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Dale was born to Edward R. and Alice C. Reese Stenger in Bath, Indiana on January 6, 1946. He retired from Ford after thirty-years of faithful service. Dale married the former Mary Ann Rogers on August 22, 1964. […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Carl Stanton Nutty Carl Stanton Nutty, 96, passed away on July 15, 2022, at Majestic Care of Connersville, where he had been a resident since September of 2021. Carl was born at home in Alquina, on November 16, 1925. He was one of six children of Frank and Myrtle Miller Nutty, with six half-siblings of Frank and Edith […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Nathaniel Ray Parker Nathaniel Ray Parker, 41, of Bedford, passed away July 17, 2022 at Mercy Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born August 27, 1980 in Richmond to Eddie Ray and Linda Kaye Centers Parker. He was a Journeyman with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Nathan is survived by his paternal grandparents Ed […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

William “Bill” Fuller III William “Bill” Fuller III, 59, of Zionsville, IN, passed away July 18, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fort Worth, TX on September 9, 1962, to William Fuller Jr and Gaye Fuller, Bill attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated in 1985 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. After a […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Melissa “Mel” Dawn Johnson Melissa “Mel” Dawn Johnson, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital surrounded by her family. Born March 27, 1981, in Franklin, Indiana, a real-life “Wonder Woman”, to Michael and Sally Roe Liffick, Mel had lived in Richmond for 23 years. She was a 1999 graduate of Whiteland […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Janice A. Balthis Janice A. Balthis, 81, of Richmond, died July 18, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born May 17, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio, to Harold and Phyllis Dill Spencer and lived here for over 55 years. She worked at ACE USA Insurance and was a member of Friendship Community Church. Survivors […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Mary F. Fisher Mary F. Fisher, age 81 of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday morning, (July 19, 2022) at Robin Run Village, Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond, May 30, 1941, to Richard J. Austerman and Martha Mary Green and lived in Richmond until 2019. She was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg, Indiana high school, and was an Office […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)