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.

Zena May (Asberry) Russell Zena May (Asberry) Russell, age 76, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 30, 1946, in New Castle, the daughter of Marvin and Ethel May (Linton) Asberry. Zena attended New Castle High School and had worked in retail for K-mart. She […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Kenneth “Kenny” Pence Kenneth “Kenny” Pence, age 70, resident of New Castle, passed away Tuesday morning, April 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born November 21, 1951, in Maysville, Kentucky, a son of the late Billy and Irene (Northcutt) Pence. Kenny was a high school graduate and soon afterwards served an enlistment with the US Army. He […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts Ophelia “Kitty” Roberts, 100, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, April 2, 2022 in New Castle, Indiana. She was born on October 11, 1921 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of Lewis Pinkard and Verdia (Surratt) Alley. Kitty graduated high school and attended Morehead State University where she was a […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Carl Eugene “Pete” Sturgis Carl Eugene “Pete” Sturgis, 66, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022. He had been in failing health the past ten years. Pete was born June 5, 1955 in Richmond, a son of Carl E. Sturgis, Sr. and Betty Howell Sturgis. For many years he was a self-employed carpet installer. […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Geraldine “Gerry” H. Gable Geraldine “Gerry” H. Gable, 93, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born February 12, 1929 in Owsley County, Kentucky, the only child of the late Robert G. and Ada Mae Marshall Hale. Geraldine graduated in 1947 from Connersville High School. On July 17, 1953, she married the […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Roland Irvin Buckley Sr. Roland Irvin Buckley Sr., age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he resided. Roland was born on November 18, 1928, in Arba, Indiana, to Rex Royal and Frances Marie Kinder Buckley. He attended school in Abington, Indiana, and Highland Heights Elementary School in Richmond. Roland served […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Tommye Jones Tommye Jones, 83, of Richmond passed away April 3, 2022, at White Water Commons Senior Living in Liberty. She was born October 1, 1938, in Richmond to Robert and Addie Rodefer Sutton and lived in this area all of her life. She retired from ALCOA / Silgan where she worked as an Inspector. Tommye was […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

William “Bill” S. Rule William “Bill” S. Rule, 78, formerly of Richmond, IN passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born to the late Walter and Doris Rule. Bill was an active leader in Boy Scout troop 114 for many years and served as a volunteer firefighter. He also enjoyed golfing, basketball and the Indy 500. He […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Robert H. Ravencraft Robert H. Ravencraft, 61, of Richmond, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born on May 25, 1960 in Richmond to Robert E. and Barbara J. (Feller) Ravencraft. Robert graduated from Centerville H.S. in 1979 and worked as a long haul truck driver. He was a member of Living Faith […] — (Posted April 6, 2022)

Nancy Wayson Nancy Wayson, age 75, of Connersville, passed away on March 31, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born on June 11, 1946, in Clay County, Kentucky one of six children of the late Robert and Mallie Davidson Sizemore. On July 25, 1964 in Connersville she married William Wayson. They shared 52 years together before his […] — (Posted April 4, 2022)

Pauline Horn Pauline Horn, age 80, of Connersville passed away on Monday April 4, 2022 at Heritage House of Connersville. Pauline was born in Morris Fork, Kentucky on February 23, 1942, the daughter of Hargis and Lottie Barrett Baker. On September 12, 1958 in Connersville she married Chester L. Horn. They shared 50 years together before his […] — (Posted April 4, 2022)

Tara Nichole (Niki) Frasher Tara Nichole (Niki) Frasher, age 44 of Connersville, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022. Tara had been in failing health, but her death was unexpected. She was born on January 30, 1978, the daughter of Deborah Hayslett Frost and the late Woodrow M. Frasher, Sr. Tara’s life had not been an easy one. She […] — (Posted April 4, 2022)

Lois Ann Pope Stults Lois Ann Pope Stults, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community, where she had resided since 2005. Born March 12, 1929, to John C. and Alta Barrett Pope of Henry County, Indiana, Lois Ann was the youngest of four children. She […] — (Posted April 4, 2022)

Rita Lavonne Moore Rita Lavonne Moore, age 87, Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 10, 1934 to John and Norma Stevens. Rita was known for her love of homemaking. Her home was always spotless, and she kept her doors open for family […] — (Posted April 3, 2022)

Robert D. “Bob” Hoskins Robert D. “Bob” Hoskins of Omaha Nebraska left this life on March 30th, 2022 after a lengthy illness at age 87. Born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, Bob and his family moved to Richmond, Indiana when he was 6 years old. In high school, he played football for Richmond as a tight end and graduated in […] — (Posted April 3, 2022)

Kathryn Louise Fisher Kathryn Louise Fisher Greatly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend Kathryn Louise Fisher passed away peacefully at Friendship Village on March 29, 2022. Louise was born October 7, 1930 to Henry and Lillian Merle (Koontz) Barchers. Louise was the second of five children. Louise grew up on a farm in the Missouri river bottoms […] — (Posted April 3, 2022)

Donald P. Sturgeon Donald P. Sturgeon, 70, of Hagerstown, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born in Indianapolis on July 28, 1951 to James H. and Dorothy (Davis) Sturgeon. They moved to Hope, IN in 1952. He was a 1969 graduate of Houser High School. He attended Vincennes University and transferred to […] — (Posted April 3, 2022)

Helen Mae Dumford Helen Mae Dumford, 80, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born in Albany, KY on February 22, 1942 to Willie C. and Stella (Booher) Griffin and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a member of Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene and a retired […] — (Posted April 3, 2022)

Carlyss “Carly” Ann Soulier Carlyss “Carly” Ann Soulier, 67, Greenfield, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at her residence. Carly was born September 9, 1953 in Richmond, IN to Carlisle and Edith (Livelsburger) Soulier. She is a 1972 graduate of Richmond High School. Following graduation, Carly entered and served in the U.S. Army at Fort Benjamin, Indianapolis; Fort Meade, […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Edgar Hans Gross Edgar Hans Gross, age 68, passed away on March 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1953, to Kelly and Brigitte Gross, in Fellbach, Germany. Edgar was a longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana. He was a spiritual person and he loved to fish, gardening, flowers and spending time with family […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Douglas Edwin Kehlenbrink Douglas Edwin Kehlenbrink, 68, passed away on March 25, 2022 at Bridgewater Retirement Community in Bridgewater, Va. Doug was born on August 25, 1953, to Charles and Janice Schattel Kehlenbrink in Richmond, Indiana. In his youth, Doug developed an intense interest in music, excelling first on the clarinet and then the bassoon, which became his […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Shelly Rana Bloom Shelly Rana Bloom, 51, of Connersville, passed away early Thursday morning, March 31, 2022 at her home. She was born August 9, 1970 in Connersville to Orville Dale Bloom, Sr. and Wanda DeBoard Bloom, and she was a 1988 graduate of Connersville High School. For a number of years, Shelly worked for Visteon. In her […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Donna L. Lawrence Donna L. Lawrence, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her home. Born December 28, 1922, in Peru, Indiana, to Charles and Muriel Ida Latta, Donna moved to Richmond with her family in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart, Glen E. Lawrence, on September 1, 1942, and they were happily […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Bob Murphy Bob Murphy, 78, was born on Oct. 16, 1943, to Lawrence and Nellie (Kerlin) Murphy in Richmond, Indiana. He died on March 31, 2022, at home in Tipton, Indiana. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Nancy Graf; daughter, Karen Kay Horton (Tim) of Tipton; and son, Timothy Murphy (Sharon) of Noblesville; stepdaughters, […] — (Posted April 1, 2022)

Nevada Ruth Fenters Nevada Ruth Fenters, age 97 of Connersville, passed away on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones at Heritage House of Connersville. She was born on May 9, 1924, in Fayette County, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob and Cora Marie Jones Bradburn. She is a graduate of Harrisburg High School. Nevada retired in 1993 […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)

Fred Fox Fred Fox, age 79 of Connersville, passed away on March 29, 2022. Fred was born on January 28, 1943, in Connersville, the son of the late Harlan and Lena Terry Fox. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1962, where he was a member of the first CHS wrestling team. On July 1, 1962, at […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)

Duane Lafuze Duane Lafuze 90, of Liberty passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Visitation for Duane will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St. Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 pm with Rev. Scott Bell officiating. […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)

William “Bill” Johnson William “Bill” Johnson, age 60 of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Reid Healthcare Connersville. Born on May 24, 1961, in Connersville, he is one of four children of the Donna Walker Johnson and the late Robert. William loved to fish, mushroom and deer hunt, and looking for ginseng. He was an […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)

Donald E. Coblentz Donald E. Coblentz, age 93, of New Paris, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Preble County, OH to the late Walter Charles and Cecile Dean (Brown) Coblentz. He was a 1946 graduate of Jefferson High School; and was U.S. Navy Veteran that […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)

Richard Glen “Dick” Morris Richard Glen “Dick” Morris, 83, of Indianapolis, IN, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, March 25 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy body dementia. Born March 9, 1939, to George B. and Cleah Chambers Morris, of Cambridge City, IN, Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. He attended trade school to […] — (Posted March 31, 2022)