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.

Robert E. Barnes Robert E. Barnes, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Lynn, IN, to Oscar and Virginia (Shockney) Barnes. Robert was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. He served with the Indiana National Guard. Robert worked maintenance […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Jewell Spears It is with great sadness that the family of Jewell Spears of Richmond announces she passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2021, at the age of 87. Mrs. Spears was a devoted mother, wife, friend, community volunteer, and a trailblazer in the field of nursing. She spent most of her life in […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Larry Mangus Larry D. Mangus, age 50, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born October 31, 1971, the son of Vickie Detharidge. Larry was a resident of Wayne County and drove a semi for many years before obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in social services. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved animals, kids and […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Julie C. Rose Julie C. Rose, age 53, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. Born January 10, 1968, in Landsdale, Pennsylvania, to Russell and Kay Shantz O’Brien, Julie lived in Wayne County for many years. She was a florist, she loved being a grandma to Leah, a pet mom to […] — (Posted November 3, 2021)

Janet K. Wagner Janet K. Wagner, 66, of Muncie passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born December 16, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late William and Ann (Huckaby) McLaughlin. Janet had been employed at The Star Press in Muncie for 35 years. She enjoyed […] — (Posted November 2, 2021)

Howard Stanley Hudelson Howard Stanley Hudelson, 75, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born June 14, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Charles Milton and Verna Opal (Bunch) Hudelson. Stan was a 1964 graduate of Spiceland High School. He worked as a […] — (Posted November 2, 2021)

Patricia A. Tillson Patricia A. Tillson 74, of Greens Fork, IN passed peacefully on Saturday October 30, 2021 with her loving family around her. She was born on February 3, 1947 in Piqua OH to Verdon and Bertha (Addison) Mitchell. She married Conley A. Tillson July 15, 1972 and lived much of her life in the Greens Fork […] — (Posted November 2, 2021)

Rand C. McCammon Rand C. McCammon 56 of Richmond passed away November 1, 2021, at Reid Health after complications due to COVID-19. He was born June 10, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio to D’Ellis and Norma J. Fossett McCammon; he lived in Charlotte, NC., before moving to Richmond seven years ago. He was a chef who was very health […] — (Posted November 2, 2021)

George E. Chaney Jr. George E. Chaney Jr., age 84, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2021. He was born March 19, 1937, to George and Virginia Marie Chaney Sr. George was born and raised in Everton, Indiana, and was a graduate of Connersville Senior High School. He had lived 61 years […] — (Posted November 1, 2021)

Michael “Mike” Julian Johnson Webster – Michael “Mike” Julian Johnson was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, 30 October 2021, after a short illness at the age of 63. He was born in Richmond, Indiana to Julian and Ramona (née Barker) Johnson on 26 February 1958 and attended Whitewater Elementary School and Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School, graduating in 1977. He […] — (Posted November 1, 2021)

Kimberly Ann Hayworth Kimberly Ann Hayworth, 59, Lewisville, passed away Thursday evening October 28, 2021 from injuries she received from an automobile accident in Henry County, Indiana. A daughter of the late Gene and Patricia (Vail) Allen, Kimberly was born in New Castle, Indiana on November 21, 1961. She lived her entire life in Henry County and has […] — (Posted November 1, 2021)

Kenneth “Tiger” Wells Kenneth “Tiger” Wells, 86, of New Castle passed away Saturday October 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1935 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Alfred and Cannie (Agee) Wells. Kenneth served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati […] — (Posted November 1, 2021)

Elizabeth Joan Maple Elizabeth Joan Maple, 89, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio. She had recently moved to Newark to be close to family. Elizabeth was born November 29, 1931 in Connersville, one of eight children of Lester Lutz and Fern Addison Lutz. On December 10, […] — (Posted November 1, 2021)

Beth Ann Miles It is with great sadness that the family of Beth Miles announces her sudden passing on Monday, September 27 at the age of 57. Beth Ann Miles, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a fierce friend. There is no light that could shine brighter than hers and to be loved by Beth was fierce, […] — (Posted October 30, 2021)

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)