Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Paul E. Hill II Paul E. Hill II, 56, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Indiana University Health. In failing health, he had been living with his parents for the last four years. He was born June 16, 1965 in Connersville to Paul E. and Doris Boils Hill, and he attended Connersville High School. A veteran, […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Ruby L. Curtis Ruby L. Curtis, 92, of Richmond, died May 27, 2022, at Golden Living Center Richmond. She was born on April 12, 1930, and was a homemaker. She is survived by four children Barbara Hopkins, Carol Baumer, Dorothy Solmos, and Fred Curtis, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Mary Jane “Janie” Robinson Mary Jane “Janie” Robinson, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Reid Health. Born April 14, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Dorothy Tuttle Schlotterbeck, Janie lived the majority of her life in Centerville. She was a 1967 graduate of Centerville High School. Janie enjoyed watching nature outside of her […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Iva Jean Keal Iva Jean Keal, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born March 7, 1925, in Marion County, Indiana, to Paul and Lela Bowen Stephen, Jean moved to Richmond in 1958. She was a loving wife, great mother, grandmother, and aunt. Iva Jean was the owner and operator […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Gary Howard Gary Howard, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at home. Born March 15, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harold R. and Rebecca Ross Howard, Gary was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and retired from Ernst Concrete. He enjoyed Nascar and motorcycles. Survivors […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Doris I. (Bane) Beckley Doris I. (Bane) Beckley, age 85, of Lynn, Indiana, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at Reid Health. Born April 23, 1937, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Harry S. and May Tillson Bane, Doris was a life-long resident of this area. On February 18, 1967, she married Eugene Beckley and they had recently celebrated 55 years […] — (Posted May 29, 2022)

Mary Lee McCurdy Mary Lee McCurdy, 86, of Richmond, died May 25, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1935, in Omar, West Virginia to Russell and Dama Sexton Purvis and lived here since 1956. She worked as a Professional Secretary formerly working at the Atlas Underwear Company, AVCO, and retired from […] — (Posted May 27, 2022)

Stanley R. Kidwell Stanley R. Kidwell, 57, of Richmond, passed away May 25, 2022, after a short illness. He was born October 24, 1964, in Richmond to Stanley R. and Ruth Jean Hurst Kidwell and lived here most of his life. He worked as a journeyman sheet metal for Union Local #24. He is survived by his two […] — (Posted May 27, 2022)

Trent Allen Walter Trent Allen Walter, age 29, passed away at his residence on May 25, 2022. He was born August 23, 1992, the son of David Walter and Joy Grey, in Richmond, Indiana. Trent was a resident of Wayne County; and also known as “Boo” to his loved ones. He completed 11th grade and then started a family. […] — (Posted May 27, 2022)

Howard Robert “Bob” Jones, Jr. Howard Robert “Bob” Jones, Jr. 71, of Spiceland passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 8, 1950 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Howard R. and Henrietta C. (Henry) Jones. He taught at Carthage and Knightstown for ten years, from 1975-1985. While teaching he was Vice […] — (Posted May 27, 2022)

Jay W. Brown Jay W. Brown, age 71, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Randolph on May 26, 2022. He was born September 16, 1950, the son of Glenn Brown and Velma Bailey Brown, in Richmond, Indiana. Jay was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and a graduate of Richmond High School. He was a member of St. Andrew’s […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Mary Rose Sexton Mary Rose Sexton, 86, of New Castle, IN passed away Thursday May 19, 2022, at Henry Community Health. She was born July 23, 1935, in Clinton, TN., to the late Wiley and Lutricia (Holloway) Wright. Mary married the love of her life, Audney Sexton and spent over 40 years of marriage together until his passing. […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Wilbur Dale Fowler Wilbur Dale Fowler left this world to go home, Tuesday May 24, 2022. He was a resident of Ferron, Utah, with his wife Janice Rae Haws. Where they enjoyed hosting family reunions, horses, and an occasional scout camp. Wilbur is a native of Indiana where he was born on March 24, 1941. His father Simon […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Barbara Elaine Denniston Barbara Elaine Denniston, 69, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday (May 24, 2022) at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on August 3, 1952, in Dover, Ohio, daughter of the late Gloria (Schrader) Funk and Wilford Funk. Barb married Michael Alan Denniston on June 22, 1974, and they enjoyed 39 years […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Lawrence (Larry) Bottoms Lawrence (Larry) Bottoms, age 71, died at his home in Orwell, OH on April 27, 2022. He was the son of Clayton and Virginia Whirley (Culbertson) born September 30, 1950, in New Paris, OH. Larry was married to his wife Peggy Bottoms on July 26, 1974, and they have lived in Orwell for the last […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Christine (Gray) Mills Christine (Gray) Mills, age 89, passed away on Monday May 23, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in McKee, Kentucky on June 17, 1932 to Lerman and Dema Wright Gray. Christine came from a large family and had taken care of herself since she was 15 years old. On October 12, 1957, she married […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Mary A. Gabbard Mary A. Gabbard, 93, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Aspen Place in Greensburg, Indiana where she had been a resident for two months. She was born July 11, 1928 in Metamora, Indiana, one of nine children of Leander and Emma Bunch Carey. On August 17, 1973, she was married in Laurel […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Freddie J. Isaacs Freddie J. Isaacs, age 63, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2022, following a battle with lung cancer. He was born August 4, 1958, the son of Virgil and Anna Isaacs, in Richmond, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters: Trish Isaacs and Candace Isaacs; grandchildren: Tyshon McDowell, Jahvon McDowell and […] — (Posted May 26, 2022)

Brian L. Rhodus Brian L. Rhodus, 61, of Richmond, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born in New Castle on January 20, 1961 to Jerry and Betty (Bunch) Rhodus. He was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church and had served with the U.S. Navy and the National Guard. Survivors include his mother, […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Beverly Ann Coyle Beverly Ann Coyle, 57, of Centerville, died may 23, 2022 at Auburn Village in Auburn after an extended illness. She was born October 12, 1964 in Richmond to Dewain and Barbara Hayhurst hall and lived in the Richmond area all her life. She formerly worked as a C.N.A.. she enjoyed crafting and decorating for the […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Carl H. Pfeiffer Carl H. Pfeiffer, 86, of Elwood, IN, formerly of Lynn, IN, passed away Thursday evening, May 19, 2022, at Elwood Healthcare of Elwood, IN. He was born August 24, 1935 in Warren County, Ohio, the son of Carl and Elizabeth H. (Joerger) Pfeiffer. He was a 1953 graduate of Wayne Township School in Butler County, […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Patti Baumer Patti Baumer, 77, of Losantville, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Sunday, May 22, at Reid Health, where she was lovingly cared for by the nurses and staff on 5 East. She was born Patricia Ann Brooks in Wayne County, Indiana on October 16, 1944 to Albert J. and Jessie Marker Brooks. […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Harold H. Baker Harold H. Baker, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Reid Health. Born January 13, 1939, in Randolph County, Indiana, to David H, and Hester Setser Baker, Harold was a life-long resident of this area. He enjoyed golf, bowling, gardening, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Pamela Jane Toschlog Pamela Jane Toschlog, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 23, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Richard and Evelyn F. Dorrel Sauerland, Pamela was a life-long resident of this area. She was a homemaker and farm wife, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and knitting. Survivors include her husband, […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Joseph Raymond “Ray” Ferriell Joseph Raymond “Ray” Ferriell, age 95, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 23, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William and Nettie Smith Ferriell, Ray lived in Centerville most of his life. He was a 1945 graduate of Centerville High School, served in the United States Army, and worked […] — (Posted May 24, 2022)

Thomas Francis Neuman Thomas Francis Neuman, 63, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home. He was born July 1, 1958 in Connersville, one of eight children of William J. and Delores M. Metzger Neuman, and he was a 1977 graduate of Connersville High School. Thomas was employed at Visteon for […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Vera Adeline (Knipp) Vance Vera Adeline (Knipp) Vance, 88, of Connersville, passed away at the home of her son, Steve, on May 19, 2022. She had been in failing health for the past few years. She was born July 17, 1933 in Milton, Indiana. She was one of four children born to Lester C. and Ruth M. (Kellam) Knipp […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Thomas Francis Neuman Thomas Francis Neuman, 63, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home. He was born July 1, 1958 in Connersville, one of eight children of William J. and Delores M. Metzger Neuman, and he was a 1977 graduate of Connersville High School. Thomas was employed at Visteon for […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

James Logan Sexton James Logan Sexton, 50, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Hancock Regional Health in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on February 17, 1972 in New Castle, IN, a son of Dave Sexton and Maggie Stephens. James graduated from New Castle High School in 1991 where he played […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Freddie J. Isaacs Freddie J. Isaacs, age 63, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2022. He was born August 4, 1958, the son of Virgil and Anna Isaacs, in Richmond, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters: Trish Isaacs and Candace Isaacs; grandchildren: Tyshon McDowell, Jahvon McDowell and Antron Mebane; a sister: Georgia Smoker; […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)