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.

Tammy Sue Hedges Tammy Sue Hedges, age 61, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born February 26, 1960 in Monticello, Kentucky, a daughter of Leroy Cory and Bernice Brown. She was a member of Crossroads Church in New Castle. She is survived by her mother, Bernice Alumbaugh; her husband, Gary Hedges, whom […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Janet Kae Lewis Janet Kae Lewis, 68, of Auburn, died Friday June 11,2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in New Castle on March 14,1953 to Charles and Martha (Green) Fisher. They have both passed away as has her brother Robert Bradley Fisher. Janet was an LPN. She had worked at Reid Hospital […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Mary Joan Conway Mary Joan Conway, 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 20, 1935 to Frank Benton & Lois Lorene George Strong. She lived most of her life in Fountain City, Indiana. Mary Jo was a homemaker and a beautician, operating her […] — (Posted June 15, 2021)

Jeffrey Steven McQueen Jeffrey Steven McQueen, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 13, 2021, due to a fall at his home. Born February 22, 1977, in Dayton, Ohio, to Charles W. and Barbara Koons McQueen, Jeffrey lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a graduate of Centerville High School. Jeffrey worked […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Ova Johnson Mr. Ova Johnson, 81, passed away on Monday, June 14. Ova was born on October 19, 1939, in Sand Gap, Kentucky to Millard & Grethel Lakes Johnson. He was a 1959 graduate of Whitewater High School. He married the former Marilyn Sue Schneider on November 29, 1959. They were blessed with 61 years and two […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

James R. Honeycutt James R. Honeycutt, 81, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born September 7, 1939 in Helenwood, Tennessee to the late James Matthew and Mable (Peddicord) Honeycutt. After graduating from Huntsville High School in Hunstville, Tennessee, Jim joined the U.S. Navy from 1957-1960. He later retired from […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Mary B. Martin Mary B. Martin, 84, of Connersville passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. One of three daughters of John and Frances Willhelm Fellinger, Mary was born on the family farm in rural Fayette County, Indiana on December 23, 1936 and graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1954. For […] — (Posted June 14, 2021)

Gregory Lynn Lakes Gregory Lynn Lakes, 62, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis following a motorcycle accident that occurred Monday evening in Fayette County. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating. Burial will be […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Susan L. Hossman Susan L. Hossman, 60, Richmond, died May 27, 2021. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Phillip Keller II Phillip Keller II, 36 of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born on January 21, 1985 in Richmond to Phillip Keller and Diana Roberts. Phillip was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Connersville. Phillip was a freelance Journeyman electrician. He was a member of the Eagles. Phillip was the head […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Charles F. Thomason Charles F. Thomason, age 71, Richmond, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family May 31, 2021. Chuck was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was the son of the late James and Alice Thomason. Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He attended college at Ball State University. Chuck was […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

Mary Jane Kerney Mary Jane Kerney, age 72, Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2021. She was born to Ralph and Rosie McCollister, on December 22, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio. She had worked at Wayne Works and the Richmond Baking Company. She is survived by her son and his wife: Bobby Shelton and […] — (Posted June 13, 2021)

David Alan Long David Alan Long, age 78, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born June 11, 1942 in Connersville, Indiana and was the son of Arold Long and Hazel Neal Moore. David served in the Vietnam War and retired as Master Sargent after 22 […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Marty Gillam Marty Gillam, 82, Cambridge City, passed away Wednesday morning June 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Spell) Wilt, Marty was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 7, 1939. She was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Formerly of Pendleton, she has […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

J.D. Radford J.D. Radford (7/30/66-6/5/21) The Radford/Thornburg families would like to invite the community to honor the life of J.D. on Tuesday, June 15th beginning at 5:00pm at The First Baptist Church of Richmond (1601 South ‘A’ Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374). Memories will be shared by friends and family at 7:00pm. J.D. was loved by so many […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Billy Leroy Manning Billy Leroy Manning, 80, of Richmond, passed away June 10, 2021, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born June 18, 1940, in Winchester to Marvin and Thelma Kennedy Manning and lived here all of his life. He was a veteran serving in the Army. He retired from RP&L where he worked as […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Richard Alvin Huntsman Richard Alvin Huntsman, 76, Dublin, passed away Thursday evening June 10, 2021 at his home in Dublin with his family at his side. A son of the late Ernest Lee and Minnie (Barnes) Huntsman, Richard was born in Henry County, Indiana on June 17, 1944. He attended Bentonville and Dublin schools. Richard was an Army […] — (Posted June 11, 2021)

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dunbar Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Dunbar, age 89, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living in Tulare, where she lived for the past five years. Libby was born on March 27, 1932, in Richmond, Virginia, to Howard and Zella Henderson Watkins. While living in Virginia, she met the man […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Marcia Juhasz Marcia Juhasz, age 70, of Richmond, died on Tuesday June 8, 2021. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 3, 1951, to Edward Elmore and Leona Weist Weatherly. Marcia is a Richmond High School graduate – class of 1969, graduated top of her class from nursing school in 1972 at Ivy Tech and was […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

John L. Bryant John L. Bryant, 95, of Richmond died June 7, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born June 25, 1925, in Richmond to Solomon and Mary Martin Bryant and lived here all his life. He formerly worked at Specialty Record Shop, Second National Bank (US Bank), and Open Arms Ministry. John was a Navy veteran of […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Ashley Nicole Jackson Ashley Nicole Jackson, age 32, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Ashley was born on January 5, 1989, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Karen Reeves Haney. She graduated from Centerville High School in 2007. Ashley attended Ivy Tech Community College and received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Tarry J. Werking Tarry J. Werking, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Reid Health following a lengthy illness. Born May 6, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana, to Larry and Joanne Hoover Werking, Tarry was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He worked at Johns Manville, Visteon, Belden, and Lewisburg Container. Tarry attended […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Delores Ann Gwinn Delores Ann Gwinn, age 75, a New Castle resident left this earth and gained her wings on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born March 11, 1946 in Albany, Kentucky and was a daughter of Homer and Mildred Byers Daniel. Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed “the girl’s day out” with her daughters. She especially […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Janet Lynn Wilhelm Janet Lynn Wilhelm, 68, a lifelong resident of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, June 6, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis where she had been a patient for the past week. One of twelve children of Clyde and Mary Richmond Bowne, Janet was born on February 4, 1953 and graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Joan E. Michaels Joan E. Michaels, 79, of Richmond died June 9, 2021, at Ambassador Health Care after a long illness. She was born May 13, 1942, in West Virginia to Russell and Dama Sexton Purvis and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at D&J homes and retired from Work One. Joan was a member […] — (Posted June 10, 2021)

Judith Ann “Judy” Hall Judith Ann “Judy” Hall, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Judy was born on May 29, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Betty Hickman Bell. She was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana, and a Centerville […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Larry E. Juerling Larry E. Juerling, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 24, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Francis and Lucille Bussen Juerling, Larry was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1967. Larry was the president of Juerling Beverage until […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Judith “Judy” (Broyles) Myers Judith “Judy” (Broyles) Myers, age 85, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at Addison Place. She was born July 11, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana and was the daughter of Robinson and Thelma Sanders. Judy enjoyed bowling, sitting by the pool, and playing bridge. She loved and cherished spending time […] — (Posted June 9, 2021)

Brandon E. Murphy Brandon E. Murphy, 46, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 5, 2021. He was born August 30, 1974 in Richmond, Indiana to Earl Murphy and Patty Waterman. Brandon was a Plumber and an all around maintenance man. He enjoyed cars “Mopar”, outdoors, camping, cooking out, concerts and music. He would also race anything or […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)

John Bernard Beres John Bernard Beres, 83, of Arcanum, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2021, at the Village Green Health Campus in Greenville. He was born on January 31, 1938, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late John Beres and Agnes (Alspach) Beres. John was a 1956 graduate of Barberton High School. After school […] — (Posted June 8, 2021)