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.

Howard W. Weist Howard W. Weist, age 81 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Born on May 17, 1940 in Preble County, Ohio, son of the late Louis W. & Blanche W. (Wheeler) Weist. Howard graduated in 1958 from Monroe High School. He retired in 1991 from the Dana Corp. in Richmond, Indiana […] — (Posted February 3, 2022)

Donald Ray McCracken Donald Ray McCracken, 77, of Losantville, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born at Mt. Vernon, KY on May 15, 1944 to John and Zadie (Higgins) McCracken and moved to Indiana in 1960. He was a long time employee of Imperial Kitchens and a member and trustee of Victory […] — (Posted February 3, 2022)

Dr. George T. Meisenhelder Dr. George T. Meisenhelder, 94, formerly of Connersville, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 2, 2022 at Sunrise Senior Living Center in Carmel, Indiana. He had resided in the Indianapolis area for the last six years. He was born November 9, 1927 in New Albany, Indiana to Edward and Ida Reed Meisenhelder. George served his […] — (Posted February 3, 2022)

Thomas Dale Patterson Thomas Dale Patterson, retired USAF Master Sergeant, was born (June 20, 1955-January 28, 2022) to Lucile Kitchen and Bluford Cain Patterson arriving into this world bottom first, which could be said set a lifetime pattern of being an exception to the usual and defying expectations. He was an adorable baby, an adored son and brother […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

Charlie B. Satterfield Charlie B. Satterfield, age 92, passed away at Reid Health on January 25, 2022. He was born February 15, 1929, the son of Edward and Hattie Satterfield, in Dickson, Tennessee. Charlie was a resident of Richmond, Indiana. He was employed for 35 years at Alcoa. His hobbies included bowling and softball and other interests were […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

George A. “Junie” McGathey III George A. “Junie” McGathey III, was born on September 17, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana to George A. McGathey Jr. and Ethel Mae Jett Williams McGathey. Tuscumbia, Alabama is where he resided since 1983. He was baptized at Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Weathers. He was active in the youth choir directed […] — (Posted February 2, 2022)

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)