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.

Daniel Joseph Farmer Sr. Daniel Joseph Farmer Sr., 70, of Richmond, IN, unexpectedly passed away at St. Vincent Randolph hospital in Winchester, IN on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Winchester, IN on February 7, 1951, to Gordon and Cleo Belle (Moore) Farmer. Danny graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, IN, later earning his degree […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Joseph Michael “Joe” Smith Joseph Michael “Joe” Smith, 47, Fountain City, joined the ranks of Heavenly Angels on Monday, January 31. Joe was born on June 6, 1974, the oldest son of Louis K. & Susanne Thomas Smith. He graduated from Northeastern High School in 1993. He began working for Farm Bureau CO-OP and later worked for JD Radford. […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Jackie Ray Clarkston Jackie Ray Clarkston, 70 of Liberty passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on May 26, 1951 to the late David and Ruby Allen Clarkston in Richmond, Indiana. Jackie graduated in 1969 from Short High School in Liberty In. He then served his country in the Army Reserve from 1969 until 1973. […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Phyllis E. Barrett Phyllis E. Barrett, 74, of Milton, passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Reid Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1947 in French Lick, IN to Marvin and Norma Jean (Dillard) Cook and moved here as a child and lived most of her life in this area. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School. […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Janet Lee Powell Janet Lee Powell, age 67, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 14, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jim and June Perks Aikin, Janet was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1973. Janet worked at Reid Hospital for 48 years, where she […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Albert D. “Al” Jennings Albert D. “Al” Jennings, age 92, of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Kettering Health. Al was born September 26, 1929, in Milton, Indiana, to Daniel Jr. and Edith Baker Jennings. He lived in New Paris since 1955. To help his family make ends meet, Al began working at the age of […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Marilyn (Dobbs) Upchurch Marilyn (Dobbs) Upchurch passed away peacefully while she was surrounded by her family on January 31, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, IN. She was born on June 27, 1932 to Dewitt & Julia Dobbs. She was 89 years old. Marilyn was a longtime employee of Henry County Memorial Hospital. She served […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Michael Eugene Purvis, Sr. Michael Eugene Purvis, Sr., 65, of New Castle, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on December 26, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Claude and Betty Marie (Lawrence) Purvis. Mike was a graduate of Tri High School. He […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Dianna K “Ward” Luellen Dianna K “Ward” Luellen age 63 of New Castle, IN passed away Monday January 31, 2022, at Ball Hospital. She was born August 16, 1958, in Henry County, IN the daughter of Raymond and Helen Ward. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School class of 1976. A member of Whitter Lane Baptist […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

David Harold West, Jr. David Harold West, Jr., age 66, a New Castle resident, passed away in his home Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born September 11, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late David Harold West, Sr., and Cara (Morris) West. David was a US Army veteran where he served in the Vietnam War […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Kenneth Marcum Kenneth Marcum, age 79, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at The Waters of Scottsburg in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born April 25, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana. Family requests no public viewing or services. Arrangements are being managed by Rose City Funeral Home, Macer-Hall-Marcum Chapel, 2011 East Broad St., New Castle, In. — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Kimberly Sue Elmore Kimberly Sue Elmore, 57, Fountain Indiana passed away, January 29 surrounded by her family. She was born to Rue Ann and James David Elmore in Richmond, Indiana on August 16, 1964. Kim was an amazing woman which was too good for this world. She loved and gave all of herself to everyone. She had a […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Ethel Colleen (Keesling) Jarvis Ethel Colleen (Keesling) Jarvis, 70, of Knightstown, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 7, 1951 in New Castle, the daughter of Gerald and Isabell (Darling) Keesling. Colleen was a 1970 graduate of Knightstown High School. She retired from Main Source Bank in Knightstown after more than 25 years […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Sylvia Ann Schaaf Sylvia Ann Schaaf, the daughter of Harold and Vernice (Stover) Doolittle, was born March 21, 1934, at Griswold, IA. Sylvia died January 29, 2022, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, IA, at the age pf 87 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Sylvia graduated from Elliott High School with the class of 1952. On June […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Kay L. Stuckey Kay L. Stuckey, 83, of Lynn, IN passed away early Monday morning, January 31, 2022, at Reid Health & Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born August 24, 1938, in Richmond, IN the daughter of Shirlie and Letha (Turner) Stuckey. She was a 1956 graduate of Richmond High School. Following graduation, Kay married the love […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

David F. Eckerle David F. Eckerle, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born September 24, 1943 in Richmond, IN to the late Carl and Virginia Eckerle. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Greenville, OH. David was the former owner and manager of Westlake Supply in Greenville, OH. […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Jeffrey L. Green Jeffrey L. Green, 58, of Tucson, AZ lost his fight with cancer at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, on January 21, 2022. He was born in Richmond, IN, on October 28, 1963, to Ben and Carolyn (Witte) Green. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1982 and went on to study art at […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Willard Earl (Bill) Stackhouse Jr. Willard Earl (Bill) Stackhouse Jr. passed away January 17, 2022, in Richmond, Indiana. He was 90 years old. Bill was born to parents, Earl and Ethel Stackhouse, on October 5, 1931. A graduate of Greens Fork High School, he went on to attend both Wittenberg College and Indiana University as well as serve in the […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Shirley Kathleen Hunter Shirley Kathleen Hunter, 85, of Richmond, passed away January 30, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born September 13, 1936, in Richmond to Hubert and Mary Davis Shaffer; she lived in Kingsport, TN before moving back to Richmond after her husband James died in 2006. She worked at L & L […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Jon Michael Redd Jon Michael Redd, 59, of Brownsville, Indiana, passed way Friday, January 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Jon was born May 14, 1962, in Wayne County, Indiana, one of eleven children of Joe and Carolyn Spivey Redd and graduated from Excel Adult Learning Center in Richmond Indiana. For several years, he was a […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Earl E. Allen Earl E. Allen, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 28, 2022, at Reid Health. Born July 31, 1924, in English, Indiana, to Torrance F. and Elma Faye Allstout Allen, Earl lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Earl retired from […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Irvin L. “Bud” Toschlog Irvin L. “Bud” Toschlog, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 3, 1934, in Centerville, Indiana, to Anthony “Tony” and Ethel E. Sitloh Toschlog, Bud lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army. Bud retired from Dana Corporation, where he […] — (Posted February 1, 2022)

Charles Franklin Wampler Charles Franklin Wampler, 99, of rural Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, January 30th, 2022, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. A son to the late Franklin Elmer and Clara Alice (Rhoades) Wampler. Charles was born on October 24th, 1922, in Henry County, Indiana. Charles spent his life as a farmer and […] — (Posted January 31, 2022)

Merrill A. “Pete” Reece Merrill A. “Pete” Reece of New Castle lost his earthly battle with Alzheimer’s on January 29, 2022 and went to be with the Lord at the age of 73. Born September 19, 1948 in Muncie, IN he is the son of Ivan and Mary (Ford) Reece. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Ivan […] — (Posted January 31, 2022)

Debra Mefford, Debra Mefford, 57, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert & Janie (Lowe) Lawson. Debra attended New Castle Chrysler High School. She married the love of her life, Jeff and enjoyed […] — (Posted January 31, 2022)

Effie Jean (Jones) Troxell Mrs. Effie Jean (Jones) Troxell left this world & found peace Friday Jan. 28th 2022. She was born June 28th 1938 in Cooper, KY to Sherman & Dorothy (Watson) Jones. She was a good wife, mother, high school graduate, talented interior decorator & entrepreneur. She worked hard all her life & touched the lives of […] — (Posted January 30, 2022)

Deanna E. Hawkins Deanna E. Hawkins, age 49, a New Castle resident, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2022, at Henry Community Health. She was born July 29, 1972, in Delaware, Ohio, a daughter of Dean & Sarah Hawkins. Deanna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially going to her grandkids sporting events. She was a very funny person […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Julie Ann Dawson Julie Ann Dawson, 69, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed way Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Majestic Care where she had been a resident. She was born January 12, 1953 in Connersville and was a 1972 graduate of Short High School in Union County, Indiana. She worked at Visteon for 31 years. Julie was a […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Deborah Ann Ervin Deborah Ann Ervin, 66, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Hickory Creek, Greensburg, Indiana. She was born February 20, 1955 in Connersville to Gene Mullen and Patricia Fredrick. On September 4, 1971, she married Jerald Monroe Ervin at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Ervin survives. Deborah worked as a clerk […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Marcella Grizzell Marcella Grizzell, 75, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Reid Health Richmond. She was born March 9, 1946 in Rushville, Indiana to Elmer Griffin, Sr. and Cynthia Chrisman Griffin. On June 6, 1981, she married Ronald Ray Grizzell in Jellico, Tennessee. Mr. Grizzell passed away March 19, 2006. She worked for Visteon […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)