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 Renee Van Duyn Tammy Renee Van Duyn, 50, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born May 20, 1970 in Rushville, Indiana, to David Mounce and Janet Smallwood Mounce Littleton. Tammy worked at Roberta’s Unique Garden in Waldron, Indiana, for over twenty years as a supervisor. Later, she was employed with […] — (Posted March 30, 2021)

Roberta Morris Roberta Morris, 57 of Pershing passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on September 18, 1963 in Richmond to Robert Moore and Virginia Moore. On September 19, 1990 she married Steven Morris. Roberta was a faithful member of Bethel Apostolic Church in Connersville. Roberta cherished her time she spent […] — (Posted March 30, 2021)

David O. Horner David O. Horner, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Orville and Juanita Jack Horner, David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at Reid Hospital for 41 years, having retired in 2014. David was a member of Crosspoint Southern […] — (Posted March 29, 2021)

James O. Harrison, Sr. James O. Harrison, Sr., age 90, died Friday morning (March 26, 2021) at Reid Health. He was born on December 16, 1930 in Castine, Ohio to Harry and Mabel Strickler Harrison and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had been employed […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers Sandra M. “Sandy” Wagers, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Reid Health. A memorial gathering will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. A time of sharing will follow at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Fabiola “Fabbie” Erlinda (Armijo) Bane Fabiola “Fabbie” Erlinda (Armijo) Bane, 81, of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2021. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico to Jessie (Romero) Ortega on September 15, 1939, and was one of ten children. She married her beloved “Bobby” on January 19, 1957. They were married for sixty-four […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Rita V. Daniels Rita V. Daniels, 70, of Richmond died March 27, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born September 8, 1950, in Richmond to Robert W. and Mildred P. Abernathy Weaver and lived here all her life. She retired from Armstrong Cleaners and was a member of the First Southern Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

James Russell “JR” Necessary James Russell “JR” Necessary, 92, of Yorktown, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home. He was born in Boston, Indiana, on Monday, October 1, 1928, to Roy and Susie (Freeman) Necessary. He married Barbara and they shared thirty-seven years together. JR received degrees from Indiana University and Ball State University. During his […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Theodore Lewis “Ted” Alcorn Jr. Theodore Lewis “Ted” Alcorn Jr., 64, of New Castle went to be with Jesus on Friday morning, March 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 8, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Theodore Lewis Sr. and Mary Anne (Herrera) Alcorn. He attended New Castle High School and Ivy Tech […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Brent A. Whited Every racer dreams of winning the “Big” one! On March 25th, 2021, Brent A. Whited, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, fulfilled his dream, winning the last race, the best race, the biggest race of all peace, faith, and love into Heaven. Brent came into this world June 17th, 1936, to his proud parents, Robert “Ram” […] — (Posted March 28, 2021)

Phyllis E. Becktell Phyllis E. Becktell, 99, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born in Raleigh, IN on September 20, 1921 to Charles and Ollie (Parrish) Gordon. She was a 1938 graduate of Hagerstown High School and a retired employee of Perfect Circle/Dana Corp. Survivors include 2 children, Philip(Elizabeth) Hay and […] — (Posted March 26, 2021)

Theodore S. “Ted” Williamson Theodore S. “Ted” Williamson, 77, of Greens Fork, died at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born in Woodsfield, OH on April 23, 1943 to Theodore and Hazel (Strickland) Williamson. He resided in Ohio until moving to the Greens Fork area about 30 years ago. A toolmaker, Ted owned and operated TEGA […] — (Posted March 26, 2021)

Robert “Hobbs” D. Webster Robert “Hobbs” D. Webster, age 51, of Indianapolis, passed away at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, on March 14, 2021. He was born June 13, 1969, the son of Yvonne Webster White and Fred Scott in Richmond, Indiana Robert had lived in Wayne County most of his life and was a graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Ronald Dean Ragan Ronald Dean Ragan, age 75, of New Castle, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, March 21st., in his home surrounded by his wife and loved ones after a year-long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 18, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky to Oscar and Gladys (Owens) Ragan, moving to New Castle in 1948 […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Rhonda Richardson Dushane Rhonda Richardson Dushane, 74, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on March 24, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana to Harold Eugene and Betty Richardson. Rhonda lived in Greens Fork growing up and attended Hagerstown High School. She loved old Horror movies and walking her best friend Morgan. She is survived […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Mary Louise Wright-Schmid Mary Louise Wright-Schmid of Richmond died March 21, 2021. Survivors include her husband, George. Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at stegallberheideorr.com. — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Brian Lee Carlin Brian Lee Carlin, 41, passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Brian was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 20, 1979. Brian lived most of his life in the Cambridge City community and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1998. He attended Ivy Tech in Richmond and had […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Bonnie L. Farmer Bonnie L. Farmer, 88, of Modoc, passed on to her Heavenly Home, at the home of her daughter and her husband, on Monday, March 22, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born in New Castle on July 18, 1932 to Russell and Blanche (Lannerd) Fuson and was a lifelong resident of Wayne and Randolph […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

Brenda D. Spurling Brenda D. Spurling, 61, of Straughn passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her home. She was born February 1, 1960, in Rushville, the daughter of Jacob and Louise (Spurlin) Whitten. On February 4, 1977, she married her husband of 44 years, James T. “Jim” Spurling, and he survives. In addition to Jim, Brenda is […] — (Posted March 25, 2021)

David C. Wood David C. Wood, 79, of New Castle and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born August 27, 1941 in Indianapolis, a son of the late George D. and Miriam E. (Schanzlin) Wood. A 1959 graduate of Pike High School, David attended Rose-Poly for one year […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Russell Clifton Radford Russell Clifton Radford, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Reid Health. Russell was born on May 4, 1939, in Cumberland, Kentucky, the youngest child of Travis and Ola Radford. He served in the U.S. Army. Russell was a father who struggled in many ways to show his children he […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Thomas Dale Persinger Thomas Dale Persinger, 57, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1963, in Oxford, and is the son of Emery and Anita Williamson Persinger. Thomas graduated from Union County High School in 1981. He worked as a graphic artist and screen printer. He absolutely loved playing […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Dallas C. Williams Dallas C. Williams, 80, of Lynn, formerly of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, March 18 at Reid Health. He was born in Fayetteville, West Virginia on July 24, 1940, the son of Clifford & Josephine Dempsey, both of whom preceded him in death. Dallas served in the US Army from 1960-64. He was a retired […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Herbert Lowell Shears Sr. Herbert Lowell Shears Sr., 87, passed away at his home in Indianapolis on Sunday morning March 21, 2021 after an extended illness. A son of the late Wesley F. Shears Sr. and Lola Mae (Reece) Shears-Dishman, Herbert was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 16, 1933. He grew up in Dayton and later moved to […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Charles Bernard King Charles Bernard King, age 79, passed away March 20, 2021, at The Leland Legacy. He was born August 3, 1941, to Walter and Clara King in St. Charles, Virginia. He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Huskey; a sister and a niece. There is no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted […] — (Posted March 24, 2021)

Zelma L. Douglas Zelma L. Douglas, age 88, of New Paris, OH passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born November 8, 1932 in Liggett, KY to the late Renfro and Thelma Ross. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many. She volunteered as nurse’s […] — (Posted March 22, 2021)

John Galen “Bud” Bramhall John Galen “Bud” Bramhall, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 2, 1929, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Richard M. and Ima Stovall Bramhall, Bud lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1946 graduate of Fort Smith Arkansas High School […] — (Posted March 22, 2021)

Albert P. Talbot Albert P. Talbot, 83, of Lynn, IN passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born July 23, 1937 in Port Newt, Canada. Albert, a lifelong farmer, retired in 1999. He had won the Herdsman Award and would provide help at many Cattle Show events. He […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)

Stephanie J. McCormick Stephanie J. McCormick, 48, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond. She was born on February 2, 1973 in Richmond, IN, a daughter of Carol (husband: Mike) Carden. Stephanie was a loving, smart and enjoyed learning new things. She loved her flowers and gardening. She also enjoyed […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)

Mary Hurd Mary Hurd, 85, of Richmond, IN., passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 at Reid Health. Mary retired from Bank One of Richmond after proudly serving the community for over 35 years. She was also a very successful Mary Kay consultant. She is survived by five children: Robert “Gene” Hurd (Debbie) of Glendora, CA., Thomas […] — (Posted March 21, 2021)