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.

Michael “Mike” Gene Keller Michael “Mike” Gene Keller, 77, of Fayette County, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. He enjoyed his last days in the home of his dreams with his beloved wife, Rickie Keller. He was a fearless, intelligent, forward-thinking man whose beloved orneriness and gentle manner will be deeply missed. Mike was well known for his ability […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Mei Hui Cushing Mei Hui Cushing, 76, passed away at her home in Greens Fork, Indiana on April 6, 2022. A daughter of the late Yuan-Chun Liao and Jin-Gui (Wu) Liao, Mei was born in Taipei, Taiwan on June 23, 1945. Mei married her former husband, David A. Cushing in Taiwan in 1974 while he was stationed there […] — (Posted April 10, 2022)

Paul J. Bell Paul J. Bell, age 75, of Connersville, passed away on April 5, 2022. He was born on May 3, 1946 in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of the Eldon and Fanny J. Wilson Bell. He is survived by his wife, Joann Reese Bell whom he married on March 14, 1994 in Connersville. Keeping with Paul’s […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Alan Richard Arnold Alan Richard Arnold, 93 of Connersville passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1928 to Floyd Clark Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Whipple Arnold. Alan was a 1946 graduate of Connersville High School. Alan served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1954 as a medic during the Korean […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Dorothy (Haler) Duffy Dorothy (Haler) Duffy, age 78, of Mooreland, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 12, 1944 in Knightstown, Indiana and was the daughter of Don and Permillia Haler. Dorothy was a homemaker, mom, and grandma. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandkids that she loved […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Amy M. Ankrom Amy M. Ankrom, age 46, resident of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born March 29, 1976, a daughter of Terry Ankrom and Joy (Houser) Cross. Amy was a 1994 graduate of Blue River Valley High School and had worked in the Home […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Marge Robbins Marge Robbins, 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 13, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Gordon) Kendall. Marge graduated from New Castle High School in 1957 where she enjoyed choir. During the 1960’s, she worked as […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Reba Isaacs Paul Reba Isaacs Paul was born July 19, 1940 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 81. She was the daughter of the late Wiley & Daisy Isaacs of Jackson County, Kentucky. Reba is survived by her husband, […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Jerry Lee Templin Jerry Lee Templin, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born January 14, 1935, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Frank C. and Janet E. Russell Templin, Jerry lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Purdue University from 1953-1955. […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Bobbie Gene Lockhart, Sr. Bobbie Gene Lockhart, Sr., 90, of Connersville, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1931 in Connersville, one of three children of Virgil and Martha Gant Lockhart, and graduated from Connersville High School. Over the years, he was employed for D&M, Connersville Casket Company, and Herdrich’s Oil. He […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Ronald Edward Barker Ronald Edward Barker 76 of Richmond died April 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by family after a long illness. he was born December 24, 1946, in Richmond to Clarence Avanell Jeffers Barker and lived here all his life. He retired from Richmond State Hospital after 21 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. […] — (Posted April 8, 2022)

Ruth G. (Jerry) Black Pardo Ruth G. (Jerry) Black Pardo, 92, went to be with the LORD ON Saturday April 2, 2022 She was born on October 11, 1929in Kankakee, Illinois to Joseph Black and Myrtle G. Whitmore Black Berry. Ruth was married for 62 years to Joseph A. Pardo and together they had three sons. Special thanks to the […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Cody Shane Steele Our son, Cody Shane Steele was born on May 13, 1991 in Richmond, Indiana to Leon and Karen Steele. He passed away from this life on April 5, 2022, from a self-inflicted injury. Cody leaves behind a loving and caring family. His two children, 8 yr. old Gibson and 3 yr. old Annalise who reside […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Phyllis M. Patenaude Phyllis M. Patenaude, age 96, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born November 23, 1925, in Randolph County, Indiana, to Merl and Lena Belle Thornburg Hart, Phyllis settled in Richmond in 1966, after frequently moving while her husband was in the military. She graduated from Spartanburg High School […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

Denise Ann Dudley Denise Ann Dudley, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with her parents and the Lord, April 4, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born December 19, 1949 in Connersville, Indiana, the eldest of four children of Ted and Joan Dudley. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. After graduation, […] — (Posted April 7, 2022)

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)