Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

Sue Duvall Sue Duvall, 83, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 2. She was born Beverly Sue Hill on November 22, 1937 in Wayne County, Indiana to Harold & Martha E. Cox Hill. She married Bob Duvall on June 9, 1968. They were blessed with 2 children. Sue was a faithful member of the Arba […] — (Posted October 4, 2021)

Jared Robinson Jared Robinson passed away on September 24th, 2021 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He was born August 22, 1992 at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana and received a heart transplant at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis on January, 6th, 1993. After completing high school he received an associate’s degree in business administration from Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted October 4, 2021)

Paul Martin Geis Paul Martin Geis, 95, Milton, passed away Friday evening October 1, 2021 at The Springs of Richmond. A son of the late Robert and Anna (Shutter) Geis, Paul was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 9, 1926. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. Paul married the former Kathryn V. “Katie” Kemuir on April […] — (Posted October 3, 2021)

Donna B. Fulton Donna B. Fulton, 75, of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born April 3, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Wilford Squire and Beatrice N. (York) Davis. Donna was a 1965 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School and attended […] — (Posted October 2, 2021)

Theresa Marie Hounchell Theresa Marie Hounchell, 70, of Connersville, passed away Sunday night, September 26, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born November 25, 1950 in Connersville, one of nine children of Russell and Rita Risch Wiley, and she was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High School. She received her cosmetology training from the Indianapolis Beauty Academy […] — (Posted October 2, 2021)

Patricia A. Maddock Patricia A. Maddock, age 93, of Richmond, passed away on September 28, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 19, 1927 to Buford and Marie Pipher Bailey. After high school, Patricia graduated from Earlham College and went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Ball State University. She taught […] — (Posted October 2, 2021)

Deborah Lee “Debby” (Johnson) Miller Deborah Lee “Debby” (Johnson) Miller, age 70, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born on January 17, 1951 in Richmond, IN, daughter of the late, Thurman Delbert & Esther (Rose) Johnson. Debby worked as a buyer for the drapery department of Knollanburg’s Department […] — (Posted October 2, 2021)

Maurita L. Ball Maurita L. Ball, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at The Springs of Richmond. Born July 13, 1935, in Milroy, Indiana, to Russell and Flo Hayes Harcourt, Maurita lived most of her life in Richmond. She graduated from Milroy High School in Rush County and earned a bachelor’s degree in education […] — (Posted October 2, 2021)

Stella Francis (Benge) Hurd Stella Francis (Benge) Hurd, 76, of Richmond, IN, passed away on September 28, 2021. Stella was born in Richmond, IN to Katherine Benge on April 12, 1945. She graduated from Centerville High School, and earned her LPN license from Reid Hospital. Stella was an amazing nurse who worked as an LPN for Reid Hospital for […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Claydine Elizabeth Wright Claydine Elizabeth Wright, 65, of Huntington died Sunday, September 26, 2021 as a result of a traffic accident. Claydine was born in Connersville, Indiana to Clay Wade and Betty Louis Pio Wright on September 17, 1956. She attended Short High School in Liberty. Claydine was a self-made worker rising through the ranks in the human […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Dewey B. Shepherd Dewey B. Shepherd, age 74, Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Bell County, Kentucky, on November 1, 1946, the son of Dewey B. & Pearl M. French Shepherd. Dewey attended Fountain City High School and later served in the US Army. He […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Ralph L. Perkins Jr. Ralph L. Perkins Jr., 83 of Richmond died September 30, 2021, at Reid health after a lengthy illness. he was born October 14, 1937, in Alcoa, Tennessee to Ralph and Jeannette McKelvey Perkins Sr. and lived in Richmond most of his life. He worked as a welder at Wallace Metal Products and Cambridge City Casket […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Mary Elizabeth Marcum Mary Elizabeth Marcum, 68, of rural Fayette County passed away early Thursday morning, September 30, 2021 at her home. One of four children of Chester Lee Davis and Arlis J. (Morris) Mullen, Mary was born in Corsicana, Texas on June 2, 1953. On June 17, 1967, Mary was married to Ruford Marcum, Jr. in Beaumont, […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Richard Allen Phillips Richard Allen Phillips, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Richmond, IN to Lewis and Helen (Kimball) Phillips. He worked as a Railroad Engineer, attended Grace Bible Church, proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines, and has been a resident of […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)

Betty Becknell Betty Becknell, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 25, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Becknell of Dayton; her sister’s son Kevin Kerschner and his wife Beth of Dayton and some very treasured cousins. There was also a special place in Betty’s heart for the International […] — (Posted October 1, 2021)