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.

Roland Junior Byers Roland Junior Byers, 87, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on May 22, 1934, in Darke County, Ohio to the late Roland Sr. and Anna Louise (Dunn) Byers. In addition to his parents, Roland was preceded in death by his brother, […] — (Posted October 30, 2021)

Swayne Talbot Hauri Swayne Talbot Hauri, 51, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 6, 1970 in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard Allen Hauri and Barbara Ann Johnson Hauri. He was a 1987 graduate of Connersville High School. On May 22, 2004, Swayne married Nanette Jo Taylor in […] — (Posted October 30, 2021)

Dorene Suzanne Doren Dorene Suzanne Doren, age 66, of Tampa, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at her home. Born July 15, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert E. and MaryLou McClanahan Doren, Dorene moved to Centerville, Indiana, at a young age. In 1978, a few years after graduating from high school, she moved to Tampa. In […] — (Posted October 30, 2021)

Robin Linn Barnes gained her wings on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Elizabeth Cain. Robin loved nothing more than being a mother to her three children, Gary (Jennifer) Barnes Jr., Tina Barnes Saylor, and Tracey Luce. All three of her children would agree […] — (Posted October 29, 2021)

Kristi Sue Thornsberry Correll Kristi Sue Thornsberry Correll, age 45, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 16, 1976 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Albert and Karen Thornsberry. She was a graduate New Castle Chrysler High School and She had worked in several retail stores. She loved […] — (Posted October 29, 2021)

David R. Eyler David R. Eyler, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN after a lengthy illness. He was born March 22, 1947 in Richmond, IN to the late Vernon W. and Pauline M. (Valiquette) Eyler. David was a 1965 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. […] — (Posted October 28, 2021)

Tamara “Tammy” K. Scott Tamara “Tammy” K. Scott, 63, of New Castle passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 2, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Richard Lee and Peggy O’Neal (Bibb) Scott. Tammy had a green thumb, and loved her plants. She was a people […] — (Posted October 28, 2021)

Wilma J. “Joey” Addison Wilma J. “Joey” Addison, age 77, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born June 4, 1944 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, a daughter of William Pigg and Ruth Bell (Boles) Pigg. Joey attended Lapel High School and was a graduate of 1962. After high […] — (Posted October 28, 2021)

Branden W. Hughes Branden W. Hughes, 37, Connersville, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven by his grandparents, sister, and uncles on October 15, 2021. Branden enjoyed his music and playing guitar. Left to celebrate Branden’s life is his father, Gary Hughes; mother, Barbara Blake-Hickman; aunts; uncles; and cousins, including his closest cousin, Lindsay Davis. He was preceded […] — (Posted October 27, 2021)

Jerome “Jerry” Blaine Marlatt Jerome “Jerry” Blaine Marlatt of Hagerstown, Indiana passed away on October 26, 2021 at the age of 81. He lived his life in Hagerstown and was the son of Howard and Grace (Lux) Marlatt. He attended Marmion Military Academy in Aurora IL for grades 9-11. He returned to Hagerstown for his senior year and graduated […] — (Posted October 27, 2021)

Ralph Neal Curry Ralph Neal Curry, age 74, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Neal was born in Howard County on December 21, 1946 to his parents, Simon “Ralph” Curry & Louise (Hobbs) Curry. Neal grew up and went to school in Tipton. He was a part […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Shirley Ann (Shipp) Tyler Shirley Ann (Shipp) Tyler, age 79, Richmond, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Majestic Care of Connersville. She was born January 11, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana where she lived her whole life. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Terri “Charron” Tyler of Hamilton, Ohio, her son LaQue “Howard” Shipp and Melissa Bergman […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Vernon G. “Pappy” Stanley Vernon G. “Pappy” Stanley, 82, of Bassett, Virginia (formerly of Richmond, Indiana), died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Sovah Health – Martinsville. He was born in Modoc, Indiana on April 27, 1939 to the late Wilson Stanley and the late Doris Hiatt Stanley. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Allen Short; […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Floyd Herbert Legear Floyd Herbert Legear, age 88, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born May 3, 1933, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Thomas Peter and Ethel Hardin Legear, Floyd lived in Richmond most of his life until moving to North Carolina a year ago. He graduated […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Peggy Ann Bertsch Peggy Ann Bertsch, 67, of Cambridge City passed away on Monday October 25, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born in Milton, IN on January 3, 1954 to Vernon and Marjorie (Jones) Helmsing. Peggy graduated in 1972 from Lincoln High School and lived her entire life in this area. Peggy was […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Carrol Roberta Fegan Carrol Roberta Fegan, 87, Cambridge City, passed away on October 24, 2021 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. Carrol was born in Abington Township, Wayne County, Indiana on January 18, 1934 to Orville and Nova Julia (Roller) Study. Carrol graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1952. She married Russell G. Fegan on […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Thomas G. Allen Beloved father and grandfather, Thomas G. Allen, 74, of Morgantown, IN, passed away peacefully at 11:33 a.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 surrounded by family. Thomas was born in Hagerstown, IN on September 12, 1947 to Voyle M. Allen and Annabelle Harris Allen. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Harriet Louise Clark Harriet Louise Clark, age 78, of Franklin, Indiana, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Harriet was born on November 9, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joe Claire and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Preston Sherrow. She graduated from Whitewater High School in Whitewater, Indiana. Survivors include her sons, Henry Thomas Clark (Penny) […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Cathy Marie Spicer Cathy Marie Spicer, 68, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born October 14, 1953 in Connersville, one of nine children of Estel and Joyce Feeback Marcum. In February of 2002, Cathy married Garland Spicer in Centerville, Indiana. Mr. Spicer survives. For a number of years, […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Marsha Darlene Hagen Marsha Darlene Hagen 63, of Richmond, passed away October 24, 2021, at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born March 21, 1958, in Richmond to Claude Cook and Lucille Brockman Caudle and lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked as a manager at Papa John’s; she traveled with Poor Jacks […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Veronica Jay-Ceen Bell English Veronica Jay-Ceen Bell English passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 12, 1990. Around the age of 4, Veronica and her mother moved to Muncie, Indiana. She resided in Muncie for several years before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana with her mother and siblings. While living in […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

Karl Louis “Louie” Thomas Karl Louis “Louie” Thomas, age 56, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Ball Hospital in Muncie. He was born April 29, 1965 in Greensburg, Indiana. He was a resident of Greensburg and New Castle all of his life and was a 1983 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […] — (Posted October 26, 2021)

James (Jim) D. Penticuff James (Jim) D. Penticuff, age 58, was called home to Glory on October 21, 2021. A lifelong resident of New Castle, Jim was born January 20, 1963, the son of the late James O. and Doris Penticuff. Jim was a 1981 graduate on New Castle Chrysler High School and received his bachelor’s degree in 2005 […] — (Posted October 24, 2021)

Donald Gene Stout Donald Gene Stout, age 90, of Crystal River, Florida passed away peacefully September 25, 2021. He was a former resident of Fayette and Union County, Indiana. He was born in Alquina on March 22, 1931, to Morton and Catherine (Mong) Stout. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1949. After high school he was inducted […] — (Posted October 24, 2021)

Judith Diane Morford Judith Diane Morford, 71, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 12, 2021 at her home. She was born September 10, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana, one of six children of Donald Wilson, Sr. and Martha Christine Corn Wilson. On September 1, 1990, she was married to Larry G. Morford of Connersville. Mr. Morford […] — (Posted October 24, 2021)

Rita J. Robinson Rita J. Robinson, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home. Born May 3, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Loren and Margaret Brumley Steele, Rita was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Hagerstown High School. Rita worked at Belden for 22 years. She was an avid […] — (Posted October 24, 2021)

Janet Kay Brooks Bisson Janet Kay Brooks Bisson, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Arbor Trace. Jan was born on February 4, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harlan and Lois Rohe Brooks. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1972, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1976 and a master’s degree […] — (Posted October 22, 2021)

Virginia Meyer Virginia Meyer, age 86, of Richmond passed away on Thursday October 21, 2021 at Golden Rule Living Center. She was born on October 5, 1935 in Richmond to John and Helen Behnen Chamberlain and had lived here all her life. She was a retired employee of the former Philco-Ford in Connersville and was a lifelong […] — (Posted October 22, 2021)

Myley Jayne Smith Myley Jayne Smith, Dublin, 2 month old infant daughter of Peter Ryan Smith and Lyndsey Smith (Reffitt) returned to her home in Heaven on October 20, 2021 after bringing much joy and happiness during her brief stay here. Myley was born in New Castle, Indiana on August 4, 2021. Myley is also survived by 4 […] — (Posted October 22, 2021)

Thomas I. Rankin Thomas I. Rankin, age 83, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Born December 3, 1937, in Rushville, Indiana, to Russell and Viola Lucas Rankin, Tom lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Manilla High School in Manilla, Indiana. Tom […] — (Posted October 22, 2021)