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.

Janet L. Bartels Janet L. Bartels, 81, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Myron “Weary” and Rosalyn (Fehrenbach) Luellen. Those left to cherish Janet’s memory include five […] — (Posted April 23, 2021)

Frances Smith Workman Frances Smith Workman, 86, of Hagerstown, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at Glen Oaks Health Campus, New Castle. She was born on July 8, 1934 in Cumberland, Kentucky to Clarence and Martha (Williams) Smith. A 1951 graduate of Greens Fork High School, Frances was the sole graduate that year. A former employee of Hagerstown High […] — (Posted April 23, 2021)

James “Pokey” Paul Cotner, Sr. James “Pokey” Paul Cotner, Sr., age 44, resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born March 2, 1977 in New Castle, Indiana and was the son of Ronnie and Diane Cotner. He married his wife, Debbie September 9, 2006 and was a carpenter for many years with Junior Farr […] — (Posted April 22, 2021)

Vaughn de Leath (Kinnick) Leversedge Vaughn de Leath (Kinnick) Leversedge, 83, Cambridge City, passed away Wednesday morning April 21, 2021, at her home in rural Cambridge City, Indiana. Born December 30, 1937, in Oaklandon, Indiana to the late Gayle C. and Martha Lucille (Faulconer) Kinnick, Vaughn lived in Wayne County, Indiana most of her adult life. She was a 1956 […] — (Posted April 22, 2021)

Michael Dwight “Jack” Stroud Michael Dwight “Jack” Stroud, 73, of Connersville passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of three children of Charles and Izona Charles Stroud, Mike was born in Connersville on November 12, 1947. He served his country during the Vietnam era in the United States Army. On July 31, 1969, […] — (Posted April 21, 2021)

Judith E. (Mikesell) Nicholl Judith E. (Mikesell) Nicholl, 76, of Newark, OH, passed away on April 8, 2021 in Newark. She was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on December 30, 1944 to the late Verlin O. and Alice M. (Dunlap) Mikesell. Judith graduated from Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Music degree from […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Kerrylee “Kerry” G. Vincent Kerrylee “Kerry” G. Vincent, 61, of Westfield, passed away at home on April 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Frontal Temporal Degeneration and Parkinson’s Disease. Kerry was born October 16, 1959 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, son of the late Glenn and Marietta Vincent. He graduated from Western Kentucky University […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Myrna L. (Markley) McGinnis Myrna L. (Markley) McGinnis, 82 of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1938 in New Paris, Ohio, daughter of the late, Marvin James & Edna Marie (Bohn) Markley. She graduated in 1956 from Jefferson High School. Myrna was a Wayne County Hall […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Daniel S. “Big Mama” Bostick Daniel S. “Big Mama” Bostick, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home. Born September 5, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, along with his twin sister, Donna, to Elmer Marvin and Janice Eilene Brown Bostick, Dan graduated from Centerville High School in 1970. He owned and operated the Soda […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Betty J. Border Betty J. Border, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Reid Health. Born September 7, 1925, in Akron, Indiana, to Jack and Lillian Flohr, Betty lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1943 graduate of Akron High School. Betty was a member of First United Methodist […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Albert “Al” Cummins Gentry II Albert “Al” Cummins Gentry II, 58 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021, surrounded by family. A native of Richmond, Indiana, Al was born November 28, 1962, to his parents Albert and Loraine (Kidwell) Gentry. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1981 and continued on to Indiana University where he obtained his business degree in 1985. The majority of Al’s working career was concentrated in management or […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Brenda Gail Marcum Brenda Gail Marcum, 79, of Brownsville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1941 to Lloyd Glen and Alpha Mae (Smith) Blair, and she graduated from Connersville High School in 1959. In 1962, she married Robert L. Marcum at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Marcum survives. Along […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Ruth Jean Lee (Burns) Ruth Jean Lee (Burns) was born on March 31, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Lee; her parents, J. Harley and Mary Burns; two sisters, Caroline Jacobus (Don) and Alice Hague (Bill), and 2 special nephews, Geoff Hague and Bill […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Billy Mack Newton Billy Mack Newton, age 74, Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 17, in the comfort of his home with his family and loved ones at his side. He was born in Rector, Arkansas, on August 4, 1946, the son of Woodrow Wilson & Thelia Faye Ozbun Newton. Bill attended Fountain City High School. He married […] — (Posted April 19, 2021)

Barbara Ann Groce Barbara Ann Groce, 73, of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 25, 1947 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Fred and Margie (Vitatoe) Smith. Barbara owned and operated Barb’s All American Family Restaurant for many years. She was an avid bowler and […] — (Posted April 19, 2021)

Carmen Lena Sourbeer Carmen Lena Sourbeer, 87, of Pershing passed away Friday, April 16th at her residence. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Malta to John and Antonia (nee Camilleri) Spiteri. Lena lived most of her life in Wayne County. Lena was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and had worked at several restaurants for […] — (Posted April 19, 2021)

Thomas L. Hubbell Thomas L. Hubbell, 83 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Naples Community Hospital. He was born July 4, 1937 in Richmond, IN a son of the late Jack and Helen Hubbell. In 1956, Tom graduated from Richmond High School before graduating from Purdue and Indiana Wesleyan Universities. Mr. Hubbell was […] — (Posted April 18, 2021)

Alice Jane (AJ) Daggy Alice Jane (AJ) Daggy, 95, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN, surrounded by family. She was born at home on August 1, 1925, in Chicago Heights, IL, to Morris and Myrtle Evans Stanley. She attended local schools and then entered Earlham College in the fall of 1943. AJ was the […] — (Posted April 18, 2021)

Brayden Nathaniel Moore Brayden Nathaniel Moore, 18, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident. Brayden was born to Billy Dean Byers and Mary Moore on May 17, 2002 in New Castle, Indiana. Brayden attended Connersville High School, and received his general education diploma in 2020. He was currently employed at Honda Manufacturing in […] — (Posted April 18, 2021)

William Caleb Miller William Caleb Miller, age 28, died unexpectedly on Thursday April 15, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on August 7, 1992 to Vickie Mills and James Miller in Richmond, Indiana. William was a magnet for friends and loved his children dearly. He was well loved by his family and will […] — (Posted April 18, 2021)

Marjorie A. Glaser We celebrate the life of Marjorie A. Glaser, who passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the age of 84. Marjorie was born in Moreland, Indiana on July 3, 1936 to Carl and Hazel (Waters) Hawkins and she graduated from Moreland high school in 1954. After marrying Frederick C. Glaser, at the age of 21, […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Mary E. “Faye” McHolland Mary E. “Faye” McHolland, 94, passed away Sunday morning April 11, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late William McKinley and Molly Fern (Crook) Suttles, Mary Elizabeth was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 4, 1926. She was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1945. Faye […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

John Eric Shellberg John Eric Shellberg, 82, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021 with his fiancé by his side at his home in Connersville. One of four sons of Francis Oscar and Marie Griffin Shellberg, John was born on February 11, 1939 in Jackson, Michigan. For many years, John was employed as a mechanical engineer at […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Helen M. Logan Helen M. Logan, age 77, a New Castle resident, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born July 18, 1943, a daughter of Russell and Mabel (Rector) Heck. Helen was a homemaker and cherished being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Albert Eugene Meyer Albert Eugene Meyer, 76, of Connersville passed away Monday evening, April 12, 2021 at Reid Health of Connersville surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in Rushville on October 25, 1944, one of three children of John and Estella “Jackie” Mohler Meyer. He was a 1962 graduate of Rushville High School. On July 6, […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Janet Seifer Janet Seifer, 63, of Richmond, passed away April 13, 2021, at her home after a long illness. She was born May 7, 1957, in Richmond to John Whitaker and Elizabeth Johnson and lived here most of her life. She worked in several factories around the area including Fresh America where she was a supervisor; she […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Ruth Evelyn Kurtz Ruth Evelyn Kurtz, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Reid Health. Born April 28, 1928, in Eaton, Ohio, to Michael A. and Alice Murphy Marsio Jr., Ruth was a life-long resident of Richmond. She retired from Cox’s Supermarket, after working as a deli cook/employee for […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Benson Reid Jones Benson Reid Jones, Milton, passed on Tuesday 4/13/21 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN of a short illness. He was a graduate of Purdue University in 1959. He was a former member of Kiwanis of Connersville, Rotary of Hagerstown and a current member of Lions Club of Richmond. He enjoyed being a banker for 55 […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Mary E. Brinker Mary E. Brinker, age 100, passed away Tuesday afternoon (April 13, 2021) from a sudden illness. She was the only child of Walt and Ruby Pilgrim Eickemeyer born on September 7, 1920 in Richmond, Indiana. Mary attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Hibberd School and graduated from Richmond High School (formerly known as Morton High School). […] — (Posted April 16, 2021)

Claude F. “Griz” Seibel Jr. Claude F. “Griz” Seibel Jr., age 72, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Born March 11, 1949, in Brookville, Ohio, to Claude F. and Mabel Raymer Seibel Sr., Claude moved to Richmond in 2008. He graduated from Brookville High School in Ohio. Claude served in the […] — (Posted April 14, 2021)