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.

Lois Jean Wilbur Lois Jean Wilbur, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. Born May 11, 1940, in Richmond, Kentucky, to Irvine and Macie E. Caudill Hensley, Lois had lived in Richmond, Indiana, since her childhood. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Lois retired […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Margaret L. Robbins Margaret L. Robbins, 88, Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Richmond IN on December 9, 1932, and the daughter of the late LeRoy and Effie (Burdine) Ellis and was the widow of Kirby J. Robbins of 48 years, who died January 5, 2018. Margaret graduated from […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Edwin R. Carpenter Edwin R. Carpenter, a resident of Economy, Indiana, passed away on Friday August 6, 2021 at the home of his son David, in Pleasant Garden, NC. He graduated from Economy High School, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force with his brother James. While in the Air Force, he attained the rank of […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Ernest L. “Ernie” Mann Ernest L. “Ernie” Mann 69 of Richmond died August 14, 2021, at Reid health after a short illness. He was born June 27, 1952, in Richmond to Dean and Josephine Clark Mann and lived here all his life. Ernie formerly worked for Richmond Community Schools and retired from the Wayne County Courthouse. He was a […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Richard “Ric” Kasulas Richard “Ric” Kasulas Ric, 56 years old, passed away August 9th from Covid complications. He was born February 1st, 1965, to Richard and Jackie Kasulas, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1983. Ric is survived by his wife Shellie, son David, daughters Bethany, Jordan, and Anna Joy. He is also survived by his brother […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Debbie Ellison Debbie Ellison, 63, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, August 9. She was born Debbie Lynn Weiss on January 6, 1958 in Richmond, Indiana to Roy Elmer & Minnie Berneice Kidwell Weiss. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Northeastern High School. She married Andy Ellison on December 30, 1985. They were blessed with two sons […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Duane T. McClain Duane T. McClain 77 of Richmond died August 9, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born August 23, 1944, in New Paris, Ohio to William Martin and Genevieve Elnora Ryan McClain and lived in the area all his life. He formerly worked at Belden Corporation and as an OTR driver. He was a veteran of […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Mae Cowan Mae Cowan, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Arbor Trace. Born December 3, 1927, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to James Matterson and Minnie Lunsford Parrett Coffey, Mae lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She retired from Belden after working as a wire spooler for 41 years. Mae […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Cherlyn D. Bledsoe Smith Cherlyn D. Bledsoe Smith, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Forest Park Health Campus. Cherlyn was born on June 17, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer and Mary Atkins Bledsoe and attended Richmond High School. Above all else, she adored her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Danette (Paul) […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Margaret Carole Schaekel Margaret Carole Schaekel, 82, Hagerstown, passed away at her home in rural Hagerstown early Thursday morning August 12, 2021 with her husband at her side. A daughter of Guy and Mary E. (Schonfeld) Graham, Carole was born in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana on June 15, 1939. She graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Charles H. Smith Charles H. Smith, 93, of Connersville passed away Monday evening, August 9, 2021 at Golden Living Center – Golden Rule, Richmond where he had been a resident for the last two weeks. The only child of Louis and Essie Golden Smith, Charles was born in Franklin County, Indiana on March 6, 1928. On February 22, […] — (Posted August 13, 2021)

Frances A. Jackson Frances A. Jackson, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Reid Health. Born February 25, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Howard and Alma Richmond Wright, Frances was a life-long resident of this community. She lovingly took care of her home and family. Frances was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Bobby L. Feaster Bobby L. Feaster, age 74, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Fred and Beatrice Prince Feaster. Bobby was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and entered the U.S. Army where he served a […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Melissa Logan Rees Melissa Logan Rees, age 53 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 7th, 2021. Melissa was born on May 28th, 1968 and was the daughter of Homer E. Logan and the late Helen Heck Logan. She graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1986. She was a very proud mother and Logan was the light […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Connie M. Cross Connie M. Cross, 73, of New Castle passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1948 in Henry County to the late Joe and Hazel (Sparks) Johnson. Connie graduated from New Castle High School then went to cosmetology school and was a hairdresser for […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Terry Lynn Brown Terry Lynn Brown, 61, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late William Houston and Mildred (Gladin) Brown. There will be no public services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Donna Shirley (Davis) Stevens Donna Shirley (Davis) Stevens, age 92, Liberty, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2021. A Union County native, she was born March 3,1929 to Robert and Mary Davis. On August 21,1948 she married Dale Spencer Stevens at Hanna’s Creek Christian Church. They were married nearly 72 years. Donna obtained a Licensed Practical Nursing degree at […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Joseph Evertt Weston Joseph Evertt Weston, 70, of Richmond, passed away August 7, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born June 26, 1951, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Joseph E. Weston and Tina Emery Rivers Weston and has lived here for the last 30 years. He served as a Sergeant in the Air Force from 1974 to […] — (Posted August 11, 2021)

Thomas Henry Haining Thomas Henry Haining, 90, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born in Evanston, IL on March 21, 1931 to Thomas D. and Beatrice (Sandkohl) Haining. He had resided in Hagerstown for the past 35 years. In 1946, he became the first Eagle Scout from the Chicago Council. Tom […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Joyce Pennington Joyce Pennington, 91, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021 at her home. She was born near Laurel on August 9, 1929, one of eleven children of Harry and Gladys Angle Strait and was a graduate of Connersville High School. On May 22, 1948, she was married to […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Leslie “Les” Harrison Leslie “Les” Harrison 81 of Richmond passed away August 4, 2021, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born January 21, 1940, in Sand Gap, Kentucky to Thomas Jefferson and Onie Richardson Harrison and lived here most of his life. Les worked as a trucker and was an Army Veteran. He is survived […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Dustin Russell Rhoads Dustin Russell Rhoads, 32, formerly of Wayne County, found eternal peace with his father on Saturday, August 7. Dustin was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 26, 1989 to Kenneth I. & Becky J. Moore Rhoads. Dustin graduated from Genesis Christian School. He loved dogs, hunting, fishing and telling jokes. Dustin will be missed by […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Freda J. Baker Freda J. Baker, age 80, Richmond, passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Smokey Valley, Kentucky on June 23, 1941 to Romie and Virginia Lawhorn Butler. Freda graduated from Carter County High School in Olive Hill, Kentucky and married her love James Edward Baker in […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Bernice Wisehart Bernice Wisehart Richmond – A Celebration of Life for Bernice Wisehart will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, at West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 West Main Street, Richmond. Please wear your own mask inside the church, as they are required. The service will also be livestreamed on Zoom at bit.ly/BerniceWLife. Immediately following the […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Nikki Goodman Nikki Goodman, 43, formerly of the Wayne County area, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. Nikki was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 24, 1977, to Ruth Anderson and Dennis Goodman. Nikki was always a happy-go-lucky free spirit. Nikki will be missed by her parents and daughters, Aleesha Goodman and […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Linda Susan Liebert Linda Susan Liebert, 67, of Richmond died on August 4, 2021, unexpectedly at Reid Health after a short bout with a sudden illness. She was born February 4, 1954 in Richmond to Stanley M. and Helen Liebert, both deceased. Though she spent time living in California, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio, she always considered Richmond home […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Joseph “Joe” M. Dargo Joseph “Joe” M. Dargo, age 82, a resident of Sulphur Springs, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 11, 1939 in Muncie, Indiana. Joe was a Navy veteran. He was a salesman and had also worked for the Henry County Youth Center. He is survived by his significant […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Debbie S. Pierson Debbie S. Pierson, age 53, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Reid Health. Debbie was born on April 2, 1968, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry Allen and Bonnie J. Whitton Pierson. She later moved to East Alton, Illinois, before returning to Richmond. Debbie earned a bachelor’s degree from Earlham College and received […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

John T. Leamon John T. Leamon 54 of Richmond died August 4, 2021 at his home. he was born October 12,1966 in Richmond to Alcom Rex and Mary June Clann Leamon and lived here all his life. He formerly owned a restaurant. Survivors include three nieces and one nephew Jessica Collins, Hunter Covington, Courtney Kincaid, and Lindsey Eisele, […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Gloria Weaver Gloria Weaver passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2021. She was born August 26, 1942, to Nathan H. and Bernice J. Spicer in Richmond, Indiana. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Richmond Community Schools. She married her sweetheart Arthur A. Weaver Sr. […] — (Posted August 6, 2021)