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.

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)

Reverend Dr. Maurice E. Ankrom The Reverend Dr. Maurice E. Ankrom was born on June 30, 1928 in New Castle, IN and passed quietly in his sleep in Asheville, NC on July 22, 2022. He grew up near Cambridge City, IN and graduated from Lincoln High School there in 1946. Later he studied at Manhattan Christian College in Kansas for […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Aletha C. Easley Aletha C. Easley passed away July 26, 2022 peacefully with music playing and surrounded by family and friends at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Aletha was a longtime resident of Heritage House in Connersville and an advocate for residents who had no one. She had many friends there. Aletha is survived by her beautiful granddaughters, Gizelle […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Shirley Mae Epperson Shirley Mae Epperson, 73, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her home. One of fifteen children of Chester and Endia Jennings Allen, Shirley was born in Batesville, Indiana on February 11, 1949. In her leisure time, Shirley enjoyed visiting with friends, sitting on her porch, tending to sunflowers, and spending time […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Joseph W. “Joe” Brammer Joseph W. “Joe” Brammer, 71, of New Castle passed away, Friday, July 29, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born December 25, 1950 in New Castle to the late Alvie and Wilma (Dick) Brammer. He graduated in 1968 from Knightstown High School and retired from Warner Gear after 30 years of service. […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Marsha G. Cottongim Marsha G. Cottongim, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Preble County, Ohio. Marsha was born July 17, 1953, in Middletown, Ohio, and had lived in Richmond for 40 years. She was an LPN and had also worked at Manpower, Kmart, and as a greeter at Walmart. Marsha enjoyed fishing, bingo, […] — (Posted July 31, 2022)

Mary K. Carroll Mary K. Carroll, age 72, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in her residence. She was born April 18, 1950, in New Castle, a daughter of Carl and Gladys (Lawson) Willoughby. Mary attended Community Chapel Church where she sang in a gospel quartet. She enjoyed cooking for her family and taking care […] — (Posted July 29, 2022)

Nikki A. Isenhart Nikki A. Isenhart, 60, of Mooreland passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Henry Community Health. She was born October 14, 1961 in Shirley, Indiana, a daughter of the late Lawrence Harris and Roberta (Harwood) Koontz. Nikki was a graduate of Eastern Hancock and attended Ivy Tech School of Nursing. She was a loving mom, […] — (Posted July 29, 2022)

John Paul Smith John Paul Smith 93 of Richmond died July 25, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born May 9, 1929, in Billingsville to Frank and Lena Schumann Smith and lived here most of his life. After graduating from Richmond High School, John went to work for the Palladium-Item. He worked there for more than 40 […] — (Posted July 29, 2022)

Clara Juanita Shawhan Clara Juanita Shawhan, age 87, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center. Born March 6, 1935, in Bristol, Tennessee, to Dave M. and Demie Marie Denton Williams, Juanita lived in this area most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School. Juanita […] — (Posted July 29, 2022)

Evelyn Joann Ray Evelyn Joann Ray, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Born December 7, 1935, in Lawrence, Illinois, to Owen Albert and Adena Evelyn Hutchinson, Joann had lived in Richmond since 1975. She worked as a retail manager at Montgomery Ward, London Fog, and Walmart. Joann was a Cincinnati Reds […] — (Posted July 29, 2022)

Carolyn Alice Gray Carolyn Alice Gray, 89, of Laurel, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022 at Heritage House, where she had been a resident for five years. She was born May 25, 1933 in Abington, Indiana, the daughter of Carroll and Edith Pate. On August 30, 1952, she was married in Laurel to Roy A. “Kilroy” Gray. Mr. […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Charles “Charley” Antone Fuesler Charles “Charley” Antone Fuesler, 49, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 as a result of an automotive accident that occurred that same day. He was born January 25, 1973 in Hamilton, Ohio, one of five children of Christ Antone and Caroline Marie Henson Fuesler. He was employed as a team leader at Valeo […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Charles “Chuck” Edward Osborn, Sr. Charles “Chuck” Edward Osborn, Sr., 74, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, July 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 27, 1947, one of five children of Evan Stanley and Anna Louise Gindling Osborn, and he was a 1965 graduate of Connersville High School. On May 26, […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

Amelia Annette (Wasson) Goldsmith Amelia Annette (Wasson) Goldsmith, age 33, resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2021, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born August 20, 1988, in Anderson, Indiana, a daughter of Von and Emily (Jimenez) Wasson. Amelia was a 2008 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Following a […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

H. Wayne Major H. Wayne Major, age 92, of Rock Hill, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Born July 2, 1930, in Carthage, Ohio, to Roscoe E. and Mildred M. Skinner Major, Wayne lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1949 graduate of McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio. […] — (Posted July 27, 2022)

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)