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.
Jesse “Gene” Rigney Jesse “Gene” Rigney, 76,  Dublin, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon October 5, 2021 from Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana from complications of COVID19.  He was born on May 30, 1945 to the late Eugene “Judge” and Jessie (Doss) Rigney in Touristville, Kentucky and was raised in Monticello, Kentucky.  He worked at […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Robert “Jack” Lamb, Jr. Robert “Jack” Lamb, Jr., age 70, passed away at Reid Health on October 5, 2021.  He was born July 17th, 1951, to Robert John Lamb, Sr. and Margaret Louise (Pullon) Lamb. Jack was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana, and had worked in factories all of his life.  He served in the United States Army […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Norma Jean Vallandingham Norma Jean Vallandingham, age 87, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Reid Health. Born January 7, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert George and Thelma H. Crawford Rees, Jean was a life-long resident of this community. She worked as an accountant at American Water Works and had previously worked at Graphic […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Donald E. Higbee Donald E. Higbee, Hagerstown, passed away September 3, 2021 at home, in his favorite chair. He was three weeks shy of his 94th birthday. A devoted family man, Dad will be greatly missed by his three daughters: Cindy (Steve) Oler, Tracy (Carlos) Lising and Lisa (Richard) Hendry. “Grandpa Higbee” is survived by his grandchildren: Andy […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Joseph M. Hengstler Joseph M. Hengstler, 79, of Richmond, passed away at home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Richmond on January 30, 1942 to Joseph Martin & Allien Cora Chase Hengstler. He worked at Johns-Manville as a journeyman electrician, retiring in 2004 after 42 years of service. He started his own business, Joseph Electric, […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
William Blaine “Bill” Spicer William Blaine “Bill” Spicer, age 88, a New Castle resident passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1933 in New Castle and was the son of the late Eldridge and Bertha Sayre Spicer. Bill was a New Castle resident most of his […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Brenda Kaye Burkhart Brenda Kaye Burkhart, of Richmond, passed away in her home on October 4, 2021. She was born January 31, 1954, in Richmond, to William Kenneth at Gertrude Cruse Powell, and lived here all of her life. She worked for Paulee’s Diner, Cox’s Grocery Store, and retired from Reid Health where she worked in environmental services. […] — (Posted October 8, 2021)
Jean B. Cox Wilkins With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the matriarch of our family, Jean B. Cox Wilkins, 91, of Richmond. She passed Sunday, October 3, 2021, at home with her family. Jean was born in Birmingham, England, on November 21, 1930, to Alfred Charles and Kezia Smith Foley. On September 24, 1949, she married Peter […] — (Posted October 7, 2021)
John D. Washington Former Richmond resident, John D. Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021. John, born December 17, 1928, came to Richmond from Pineville, KY when he was 17 year’s old. During his years in Richmond, he held positions at Wayne Division, Eaton Gear Works, Avco and Dana Perfect Circle where he retired in 1992. […] — (Posted October 7, 2021)
Deborah Ann Ljung Deborah Ann Ljung, age 70, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was born May 28, 1951 in Wauchula, FL to Doyle Cody and Laura Joan (Quinn) Cowart. She was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, of Christian Faith, and has been a resident of Lake Placid, FL since […] — (Posted October 7, 2021)
Scott Lee Dill Scott Lee Dill, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Golden LivingCenter – Richmond. Born June 28, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jimmie and Joyce Cannon Dill, Scott was a life-long resident of this community. He was a very giving person and would help anyone in need. Scott enjoyed sports, especially […] — (Posted October 7, 2021)
Sandra J. Hart Sandra J. Hart, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 2, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bill and Shirley Stobaugh Jackson, Sandy was a life-long resident of this community. She had been a school bus driver for Richmond Community Schools since 1987. Sandy loved to crochet. Survivors […] — (Posted October 7, 2021)
Nellerene Jordan Nellerene Jordan, 80, of Connersville passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. The daughter of Virginia Combest Smallwood, Nellerene was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on April 16, 1941. On March 17, 1958, Nellerene was married to her high school sweetheart, Richard “Dick” Jordan of Vernon, Indiana and they moved to Connersville […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Earl John Schneider Earl John Schneider, 101, of Connersville passed away Monday morning, October 4, 2021 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident for the last ten years. A son of William and Lena Streit Schneider, Earl was born in North Vernon, Indiana on April 10, 1920 and graduated from North Vernon High School. […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Gerald Poehlein Gerald Poehlein, age 71, a resident of Jay County Retirement Center in Portland, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the retirement center in Portland, Indiana. He was a former resident of Richmond, Indiana. We are looking for any family members of Gerald Poehlein to contact Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland, […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Anthony Malott Anthony Malott, 30, Richmond, died October 3, 2021 Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Donna Jean Horn Donna Jean Horn, 62, of Richmond, passed away September 19, 2021, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born March 18, 1959, in Winchester, to Carl and Marian Kelly Gilbert and lived in this area most of her life. She was a Navy wife and a homemaker; a shooting star whose light has […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Bruce Edward Ullrich Bruce Edward Ullrich, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Bruce was born on May 22, 1946, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Forrest and Beverly Overman Ullrich. He moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1986 to work as a manager […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Lacy Clayton Barnett Richmond – Lacy Clayton Barnett passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 94, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Empire, Alabama, to Thomas Columbus and Artie Missie Barnett. As the youngest of eight children growing up during the Great Depression, Lacy acquired a strong work ethic and commitment to his family […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Carl Edward “Ed” Anderson Carl Edward “Ed” Anderson, age 79, Richmond, passed away on Monday October 4, 2021 at Reid Health. He was born in Lagro, Indiana on September 13, 1942 to Louis and Mildred Cooper Anderson and lived in the Richmond area most of his life. Ed worked as a truck driver and was a retired employee of […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Sylvia Floyd Sylvia Floyd, age 79, Richmond, passed away October 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 21, 1942, to Samuel and Lou Emma Reece in Lee County, Kentucky. Sylvia had lived in Wayne County most of her life and was a graduate of Richmond Community Schools. She was an […] — (Posted October 6, 2021)
Brenda Joyce Iva Stone Brenda Joyce Iva Stone, 71, of Richmond, died unexpectedly in her home on October 2, 2021. She was born July 30, 1950, in Richmond to Robert H. and Iva Minnix Starn and lived in this area most of her life. She was a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her significant other Jack A. […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Jennifer Joan Boggs Jennifer Joan Boggs, 54, of New Paris died unexpectedly on October 2, 2021. She was born October 20, 1966, in Richmond, to Denver Carter and Barbara Starn Raper, and lived in this area most of her life. She worked as a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her two sons Cameron and Lucas Boggs […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Timothy L. Shaffer Timothy L. Shaffer, age 59, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital during a brief illness. Tim was born April 24, 1962, a son of Harry and Mary Shaffer. He was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School in 1981 and resided in Muncie at the Watersedge Nursing Home. Tim enjoyed […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Rebecca “Becky” Owens Rebecca “Becky” Owens, age 65, a resident of Richmond, Indiana and a former New Castle resident, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 after a short illness. She was born March 1, 1956 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late George P. and Geneva Huse Miers. She had resided in Henry and Wayne counties […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Janet Carol Rowland Janet Carol Rowland, 52, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. Janet was born January 18, 1969 in Columbus, Indiana to Richard W. and Nellerine Combest Jordan. She was a 1987 graduate of Connersville High School. On February 19, 1992, she married John P. Rowland in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mr. Rowland […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Barry LeRoy Donley Barry LeRoy Donley (80) of Hudson, Indiana died October 1, 2021, at home after a brief battle with lung cancer. Born on May 12, 1941, in Mercer Pennsylvania to Wendell LeRoy Donley and Elizabeth Emily (Grandey). He attended New Wilmington High School, in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He married Amy Jo Stephenson on February 24, 1990, […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Robert Eugene “Bobby” Brown Robert Eugene “Bobby” Brown, 70, passed away at his home in Dunreith, Indiana on Saturday October 2, 2021.  A son of the late Robert L. and Marjorie E. (Bertsch) Brown, Bobby was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 11, 1950.  Bobby lived most of his life in Henry County and graduated from New Castle […] — (Posted October 5, 2021)
Brenda Joyce Iva Stone Brenda Joyce Iva Stone, 71, of Richmond, died unexpectedly in her home on October 2, 2021. She was born July 30, 1950, in Richmond to Robert H. and Iva Minnix Starn and lived in this area most of her life. She was a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her significant other Jack A. […] — (Posted October 4, 2021)
Fairy Clark Young Fairy Clark Young, 88, of Brownsville, Indiana died on September 27, 2021 after a brief illness at Reid Health in Richmond. Fairy was born to Bradly and Emily (Ramsey) Clark on June 1, 1933 in Foxtown, Kentucky. Fairy was married to James Young in 1951 and they spent thirty five wonderful years together. She was […] — (Posted October 4, 2021)