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.

Delphine Rae “Dee” Wuerch Delphine Rae “Dee” Wuerch, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born June 13, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Rex S. and Elizabeth E. Force Bergman, Dee moved to Richmond in 1980. She enjoyed being a teacher for 40 years in Michigan, Richmond, and Lynn, Indiana. […] — (Posted August 22, 2021)

Alene C. Sutton Alene C. Sutton, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 3, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to Johnny I. and Frances Jennings Miller, Alene lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked at Belden Wire & Cable for 10 years and was also a homemaker. Alene […] — (Posted August 22, 2021)

Lynnae S. McConaha Lynnae S. McConaha passed away on August 9, 2021 after a long fight against congestive heart failure and cancer. She was born in California to Emmanual and Susan Switko on June 19, 1951. Lynnae moved to New Mexico after high school to attend University of New Mexico, where she met her husband Will in 1973 […] — (Posted August 19, 2021)

Jean C. MacAlpine Jean C. MacAlpine, 76, passed away quietly on August 3, 2021 at her home in Sherrill surrounded by the love of her family. For 18 months she fought the good fight against brain cancer. She was born in Beckley, WV on December 11, 1944 to Wilburt and Geraldine Crisp. She grew up in Richmond, IN […] — (Posted August 19, 2021)

Charla Joy Major McMechan Charla Joy Major McMechan passed away August 3, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born to Inez May Parks Major and Charles Paul Major on May 8, 1939 and lived in Union County until retirement. Active in 4-H, she received numerous awards and trips and was an Indiana State Fair Honor Girl. Charla […] — (Posted August 19, 2021)

James Virgil Glenn James Virgil Glenn, 87, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond where he had been a patient for several weeks. One of eight children of Edgar and Nora Dixon Glenn, Virgil was born September 27, 1933 in McKee, Kentucky. On February 7, 1959, Virgil married the former Carol […] — (Posted August 19, 2021)

Norma Faye Lawhorn Norma Faye Lawhorn, age 75, passed away on August 17, 2021, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1946, to Rufus and Winona Mullins in Clintwood, Virginia. Norma was a resident of Wayne County and had been employed at Sherock Cabinets for 28 years. She was a member of Faith […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Christopher L. Haynes Christopher L. Haynes, age 49, resident of Muncie, previously of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at IU Ball Health in Muncie. He was born January 28, 1972 in Fort Leonard, Missouri, a son of Edra Wright and Michael Haynes and step-father, Gary Moore. Christopher graduated from New Castle High School, class […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Tommy Gene “Stubby” Stubblefield Tommy Gene “Stubby” Stubblefield, 76, of Richmond passed away August 14, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born July 19, 1945, in London, Kentucky, to Thomas and Emily Rednour Stubblefield. He worked for 27 years at Wayne Works and was the co-owner of Guaranteed Auto Body for 17 years. Tommy enjoyed hunting […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

H. Phillip Free Jr. H. Phillip Free Jr., age 79, a New Castle resident passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in his residence. He was born July 2, 1942 in Ashland, Indiana and was a son of Hucy Phillip Free, Sr., and Eva Lamberson. Phillip was a 1960 graduate of Walter P. Memorial Chrysler High School and during high […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

LaVaughn H. (Engle) Douglas LaVaughn H. (Engle) Douglas, age 101, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, August 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was the daughter of Walter and Mynta (Reger) Engle. She was a 1937 graduate of Morton High School in Richmond, Indiana. She was a loving and wonderful wife, […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

John Walker Chapman John Walker Chapman, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home in Connersville. The only child of Gary Walker and Eva Marie McFarland Chapman, John was born on September 7, 1961 in Connersville. As a child, he moved to Anaheim, California with his family and graduated from Esperanza High School in […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Helen B. Smith Helen B. Smith, 91, of Connersville passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 15, 2021 at Majestic Care of Connersville. Helen had been in failing health for the past five years. She was born on September 11, 1929 in Lancaster, Kentucky in Garrett County, one of eleven children of Charles and Alice Moody Goins, and moved […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Scott Allan Grimes Scott Allan Grimes, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis surrounded by his family. Born July 10, 1971, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emmanuel and Barbara Bond Grimes, Scott was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1989. […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Mark Allan Brown Mark Allan Brown, age 54, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Preble County Medical Center in Eaton. Born May 10, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Waymon and Linda Cornelison Brown, Mark lived in this community until moving to Ohio. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mark worked as a manager at […] — (Posted August 18, 2021)

Amy C. Sloan Amy C. Sloan, age 51, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was born on Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio on September 29, 1969 to Robert and Emma Jane Dorrel Rigg. Amy graduated from Richmond High School and obtained her associates degree in computer information from Ivy Tech. She later earned […] — (Posted August 16, 2021)

John W. Stinnett Jr. John W. Stinnett Jr., 74, currently of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Marion, IN on December 23, 1946, a son of the late John W. Stinnett Sr. and Helen (Miller) Stinnett. John was currently residing in New Castle, IN […] — (Posted August 16, 2021)

Virginia L. Reece Bailey Virginia L. Reece Bailey, 89, of New Castle, went to her heavenly home on Saturday August 14, 2021. She was born February 4, 1932 in Cadiz, Indiana, a daughter of Hobart and May (Shaw) Reece. Virginia attended Cadiz High School. She was retired from Huntington Industry after 11 years when the plant closed. She belonged […] — (Posted August 16, 2021)

Glenn L. Fightmaster Glenn L. Fightmaster, 61, of Richmond, passed away August 15, 2021, at his home after a short illness. He was born August 10, 1960, in Lexington, Kentucky to Wilbur and Mildred Goldie Fightmaster and lived in this area all of his life. Glenn is survived by two nieces Lindsay (John) Fillinger of Richmond, Kennisha (Derrick) […] — (Posted August 16, 2021)

Marcia Paulette Lindsey Davis Hilbert Marcia Paulette Lindsey Davis Hilbert, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, after a short bout with cancer. She was born in Dalton on September 25, 1943, the daughter of Marion and Mary Louise (Reed) Lindsey. She was a lifetime resident of the Hagerstown area, and a 1961 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Paulette […] — (Posted August 16, 2021)

Donna J. McElfresh Mrs. Donna J. McElfresh, 86, of Connersville died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Reid Health, Richmond. Donna was born to Kenneth and Mildred Kirtley Seybert on July 16, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana. She attended Middletown High School, graduating with the class of 1953. Donna married James M. McElfresh on December 23, 1956 in Middletown. She […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

John T. Byers John T. Byers, age 89, a New Castle Resident, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was born September 15, 1931 in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Selbert and Ermon Hays Byers. He was a New Castle resident most of his life and had worked […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Marilynn C. Pike Marilynn C. Pike, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. The Sunday Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Dr. Barbara Anne Fisher presiding, was offered in Marilynn’s honor and in thanksgiving for her life. Born April 16, 1923, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Leonard and Leora […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

Harold Van Winkle Harold Van Winkle, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at Arbor Trace. Born May 18, 1931, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Nelson P. and Ella Mae See Van Winkle, Harold lived in Richmond most of his life. He retired as a supervisor from Kemper Cabinets. Harold was a member of Calvary […] — (Posted August 14, 2021)

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)