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.

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)

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)