Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Eric K. Gibbs Eric K. Gibbs, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 26, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis E. and Gloria Christina Backus Gibbs, Eric lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1973 graduate of Richmond High School, where he played football and was named […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Cassandra “Sonnie” Coyner Cassandra “Sonnie” Coyner, age 76, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Heritage Woods of Noblesville surrounded by her family. Born August 9, 1945, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to William Orie and Thelma Mahala Jones Knipp, Sonnie lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1964. […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Dakota Alan Scott Dakota Alan Scott, 26, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in New Castle on August 18, 1995 to Bradley and Michelle (Warvel) Scott and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He enjoyed playing basketball and being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, […] — (Posted January 29, 2022)

Arthur Eugene Powell Arthur Eugene Powell, 93, passed away Wednesday evening January 26, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Muncie, Indiana. A son of the late William Arthur and Bernice (Passmore) Powell, Arthur was born in Fayette County, near Bentonville, Indiana on June 18, 1928. He graduated in the top five of his class (there were only five students) […] — (Posted January 28, 2022)

Gale Douglas Hornsby God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arm around him and whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working […] — (Posted January 28, 2022)

Brenda Hammond Brenda Hammond, age 76, a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1945, a daughter of Isaac Engle and Margaret (Miller) Engle Brenda was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She had attended college and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Brenda […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Jackie Ray Franklin Jackie Ray Franklin, 60, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, peacefully at his home. Jackie came into the world with a bang on July 4, 1961, in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Benjamin & Margaret (Howe) Franklin. Jackie from the very moment he found out he was going to be a […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Dainty Crystal Towe Dainty Crystal Towe, age 92, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 22, 1929 in Williamsburg, Indiana, a daughter of Cecil and Effie (Smith) Tungate. Dainty worked as manager for the Dollar General Store for several years before her retirement in 2006. She attended First Church […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Reverend John W. Stewart Reverend John W. Stewart, 86, met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2022. John was born in Sparta, Illinois, to Reverend Robert W. and Helen Creswell Stewart on May 30, 1935. He married Delores in 1956, and recently they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Survivors include: son, Ken Stewart of Kingman, Indiana; daughter, […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Betty Lee Drew Betty Lee Drew, 90, of Connersville, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Majestic Care of Connersville. Mrs. Drew was born August 4, 1931 to Samuel and Mabel (Dyer) Foreman. On October 29, 1950 she married Carlton Drew at First Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1991. Betty was an active member […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Glenda “Fay” King Connersville native Glenda “Fay” King, 78, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Fay was born to William “Shelby” and Lola Isaacs Harrison on June 4, 1943. She attended and graduated from Connersville High School in 1961. Fay married Robert H. King on September 8, 1990. She was employed as an optician […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Justin Michael Stites Justin Michael Stites, 46, Richmond, died Jan. 20, 2022. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home. — (Posted January 27, 2022)

David Bruce Johnson David Bruce Johnson, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on January 24, 2022. He was born September 3, 1953, the son of Ralph and MaraBelle Johnson, in Marion, Indiana. David was a current resident of Wayne County; however, he had previously lived in Las Vegas for many years; working for Teamsters #631, setting up […] — (Posted January 27, 2022)

Freda Abshear Freda Abshear, 76, Connersville, died Jan. 26, 2020. Arrangements: Urban-Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, Liberty. — (Posted January 27, 2022)

William H. Bell William H. Bell, age 81, of Mooresville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home. Born January 5, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas Edmund and Marianne Swaynie Bell, Bill lived in Richmond most of his life until moving to Mooresville in 2012. He was a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School. Bill proudly […] — (Posted January 26, 2022)

Bryant Alan Luttrell Bryant Alan Luttrell, 57, of New Castle passed away, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born June 2, 1964 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Noel E. and Betty June (Watt) Luttrell, Sr. Bryant was a past employee of INTAT in Rushville and the New Castle […] — (Posted January 26, 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 Greensfork High School, he went on to attend both Wittenberg College and Indiana University as well as serve in the military. […] — (Posted January 26, 2022)

Madeline Haller Madeline Haller, age 92, of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born June 26, 1929 in Holy Cross, KY to the late Albertus and Pauline Thompson. Madeline was 1946 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris. She was a member of St. John’s […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Russell L. Rudicil Sr. Richmond resident, Russell L. Rudicil Sr., 89, died on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Russell was born on December 24, 1932 to B. Arthur and Ethel R. Ross Rudicil in Dearborn County, Indiana. He attended Centerville High School prior to being drafted into the United States Army. Russell proudly served in […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Larry Joseph “Joe” Shaw Larry Joseph “Joe” Shaw, 52, of Wayne County, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home in Connersville, Indiana. Joe was born on September 3, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana to Larry Shaw, Sr. & Lois Berg. Joe spent most of his childhood in Texas and returned to Indiana at age 18. He spent the […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Mary E. Bruner Mary E. Bruner, 68, from Goodyear Arizona, passed away Friday afternoon at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City Arizona She was born in Richmond Indiana where she lived for 46 years, worked as a registered nurse at Reed Memorial Hospital, and then resided in Bloomington, IL and Goodyear, AZ. Survivors include husband William A. […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Robert W. “Daggy” Blaase Robert W. “Daggy” Blaase, age 98, passed away on Monday January 24, 2022, at Golden Rule in Richmond, IN. Born on May 16, 1923, in Douglas County, IL, he is one of three children of the late John Wesley Otto and Elizabeth Powell Blaase. On November 9, 1946, in Richmond, he married Donna Lou (Clark) […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

David Jay Mahoney David Jay Mahoney, 70, of Palmetto, FL, died Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born in New Castle on August 1, 1951 to Myron and Shirley (Myers) Mahoney, and was a long time Hagerstown resident. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Julia Mahoney, and a niece, Katherine Mahoney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Juanita P. Wilburn Juanita P. Wilburn, 83, of Richmond, died January 25, 2022, after an extended illness. she was born February 17, 1938, in Richmond to Fred Philhowewr and Thedis Hollingsworth Durham and live here all her life. Juanita retired as a nurse’s aide. Survivors include her four children Patricia Shoffner, Theresa (Randy) Boswell, James Bratton, and Steven […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Troy William Livingston Troy William Livingston of Conover, WI passed away at Howard Young Medical Center on January 3, 2022 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Seren Livingston (née Lewis); his children Scott (Voula) Livingston (Wheeling, IL), Dan (Erin) Livingston (Littleton, CO), Megan (Josh) Millman (Northbrook, IL); his grandchildren, Frank […] — (Posted January 25, 2022)

Ronald Enos Wicks Ronald Enos Wicks, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed from this world to the streets of Heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 21, 2022. Ronald was born on December 12, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Enos and Erlabell Murphy Wicks. He retired from General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan, after 30 […] — (Posted January 24, 2022)

Joyce E. Walther Joyce E. Walther, 71 of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio to Paul and Ruth (Sander) Krebs and graduated in 1968 from Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio. She had lived most of her life in the Wayne county area. Joyce was […] — (Posted January 23, 2022)

Troy William Livingston Troy William Livingston of Conover, WI passed away at Howard Young Medical Center on January 3, 2022 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Seren Livingston (née Lewis); his children Scott (Voula) Livingston (Wheeling, IL), Dan (Erin) Livingston (Littleton, CO), Megan (Josh) Millman (Northbrook, IL); his grandchildren, Frank […] — (Posted January 23, 2022)

Rebecca A. Cranor Rebecca A. Cranor, age 77, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. Born September 18, 1944, in New Castle, Indiana, to Richard K. and Nina M. Nicholson Cranor, Rebecca was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Greens Fork High School in 1962 and earned an associate […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)

Roger D. Van Duyn Roger D. Van Duyn, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Richmond. Born April 26, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana, to Robert C. and Helen M. Bruner Van Duyn, Roger had lived in Richmond for the past 25 years. He worked as a truck driver and maintenance supervisor at […] — (Posted January 22, 2022)