Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Gregory Eugene Givens Gregory Eugene Givens died on Saturday, April 10, 2021 unexpectedly. He was born to Margaret and Eugene Givens on March 17, 1951. Greg was a lifelong resident of Henry County and resided in New Castle, IN. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in 1969. He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General […] — (Posted April 12, 2021)

Kathleen Jill “Katt” (McMaster) Schane Kathleen Jill “Katt” (McMaster) Schane, 68, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home. She was born on January 1, 1953 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles Elvin and Louise Marjorie (Mitchell) McMaster. While speaking to Michelle, Katts only surviving child, she said, “My Momma […] — (Posted April 12, 2021)

Michael S. Eckart Michael S. Eckart, 71, of Cambridge City, passed on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1949 to J.W. and Helen Eckart in Richmond and lived his entire live in the Cambridge City area. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and had worked for over 30 years […] — (Posted April 12, 2021)

Ruth Marie Middleton Ruth Marie Middleton, 92, Richmond, passed away to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born March 7, 1929, to Ray and Crystal Anderson Irvine. She retired from the J.C. Penney Company and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and Neighborly Club. Ruth is survived by her […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Henry Erwin Stewart Jr. Henry Erwin Stewart Jr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Reid Health. Born January 10, 1937, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, to Henry Sr. and Hazel Taylor Stewart, Henry lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army. Henry retired from GTE Corporation, where he worked […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Wayne Allen “Butch” Vance Wayne Allen “Butch” Vance, 73, Dublin, changed his residence on April 8, 2021. He has now moved into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior and the family and friends who have gone on before him. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 7, 1948. Soon after, he moved to Dublin, Indiana with […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Dorothy Louise Stevenson Dorothy Louise Stevenson, age 93, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Lyndale Assisted Living in Edmond. Born July 19, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph A. and Dorothy Eilerman Moss, Dorothy was a life-long resident of this community until 2017, when her health required a move to Edmond to be near her […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Mark T. McDaniel Mark T. McDaniel, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at his home. Born August 22, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Daniel G. and Auda Getene E. Noe McDaniel, Mark lived in Richmond most of his life. He enjoyed working in the yard. Survivors include his daughters, Christina McDaniel (Shaun Hammond) and […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Clayton Henson Clayton Henson, 73, of Richmond, passed away April 7, 2021, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule after a long illness. He was born November 6, 1947, in Clay County, Kentucky to Oakley and Virgie Downey Henson; he lived here since 1969. He was a member of Straight Line Pike Pentecostal Church. Clayton retired as an independent […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Phillip D. Brumbaugh Phillip D. Brumbaugh, 72, Fountain City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 9. Phillip was born on November 24, 1948 in Randolph County, Indiana to Carl D., Sr. and Alice Hartman Brumbaugh, both of whom preceded him in death. Phillip was a 1967 graduate of Whitewater-Fountain City High School. In his younger years, […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Brian “Jay” Wallen Brian “Jay” Wallen, 53 of Mooreland passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born January 26, 1968 in New Castle, Indiana. Jay was employed at QFI Corporation and formerly employed at Hy-Flex Corp. A self employed construction worker, he had also worked for Ernest Mills Farm. Jay […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Christopher R. Harris Christopher R. Harris, 43, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Reid Health, Connersville. Survivors include three children, Sarah, Adam, and Olivia Harris; his father, Jerry (Judy) Harris of Connersville; a sister, Becky Harris of Connersville; paternal grandmother, Violet Harris of Milton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Christopher is preceded in […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Lorena Ann Gromer Lorena Ann Gromer, 83, Cambridge City,passed away Friday morning April 9, 2021 at Heritage House in Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late William and Katherine “Katie” (Greiner) Rogers, Lorena was born on September 14, 1937 in Richmond, Indiana. Lorena was a lifelong member of the Cambridge City community and St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic […] — (Posted April 11, 2021)

Shirley Ann Longnecker Shirley Ann Longnecker, 78, Cambridge City, passed away Thursday afternoon April 8, 2021 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late John and Ruth M. (Sears) Graham, Shirley was born in Greenfield, Indiana on August 7, 1942. She graduated from Greenfield Central High School and following her marriage to […] — (Posted April 9, 2021)

Kathleen J. Sheehy Kathleen J. Sheehy, age 83, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at Reid Health. Kathleen was born September 1, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Ann Lung Daniels. She worked as a registered nurse for 50 years, retiring from Reid Hospital and later working at Friends Fellowship Community. Kathleen was co-owner […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Alice Bunch Alice Bunch, 92, of Liberty died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty. Alice was born to Robert and Ester Abner Worster on November 21, 1928 in Kitchel, Indiana. She attended Short High School, graduating with the class of 1946. The following year, Alice married Robert V. Bunch on May 17, 1947 at […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

James Oakes James Oakes, age 61, passed away at his residence on April 6, 2021. He was born November 15, 1959, to Jack and Rochelle Oakes, in Chicago, Illinois. James had lived in Wayne County half of his life. He was a high school graduate and a Machine Shop Operator. He loved racing, especially NASCAR, being outdoors […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Robert William Humkey Robert William Humkey, age 59, of Darien, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2021. Bob was one of seven boys born in Lebanon, Kentucky to parents Joseph and Dorothy Humkey. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After graduation, Bob joined the Army and served as an […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Todd Raymond Hazelbaker Todd Raymond Hazelbaker, age 52, a New Castle resident, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Darrell and Shirley Saring Hazelbaker. Todd was a 1986 graduate of Selma High School and had resided in New Castle for several years. He was […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Bertha Mae Cook Bertha Mae Cook, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Bertha was born November 9, 1929, in Surgoinsville, Tennessee, to Steven H. and Luda Owens Creech. She was a 1949 graduate of Surgoinsville High School. Bertha moved to Centerville in 1953. She was a member of First Baptist Church […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Ronald W. Fultz Ronald W. Fultz, age 63, of Abington, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 27, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Billie Jean Galloway, Ron was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He grew up in Centerville, Indiana, and attended school there. Ron worked as a tile […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Henry Erwin Stewart Jr. Henry Erwin Stewart Jr., age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Reid Health. Born January 10, 1937, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, to Henry Sr. and Hazel Taylor Stewart, Henry lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army. Henry retired from GTE Corporation, where he worked […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Thomas Musselman Thomas Musselman, 77, of Richmond passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021, at his home. He was born April 19, 2021, in Richmond to Merle and Geneva Ramsey Musselman and live in the Richmond area all his life. He retired from Ford/ Visteon and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include three children Ginny(John) Foster of […] — (Posted April 8, 2021)

Pearl Alice Meyers Pearl Alice Meyers, 96, of Richmond, passed away April 3, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 5, 1925 in Richmond to Avery and Edith Rose Paxton Maiden and lived in Richmond all of her life. Pear retired from Reid Hospital where she worked as a nurse tech […] — (Posted April 7, 2021)

Virginia Robinson Virginia Robinson, 70, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021. She was born April 7, 1950 in Jackson County, KY to Wayne and May Isaacs. She is survived by son Matt Robinson, Shelby, NC, granddaughter Courtney Robinson, Cambridge City, IN, sisters, her twin Violet Kilgore, Linda (Dave) Brown, Brenda (Jim) Larkin, brother Paul (Lynda) Isaacs […] — (Posted April 7, 2021)

Janet Louise Hodgkin Janet Louise Hodgkin, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital from complications from gallbladder surgery. Born February 10, 1935, in Montgomery County, Indiana, to Bruce and Lucille Williams, Janet lived in Indiana most of her life, the last 50 years in Richmond. She spent her life […] — (Posted April 7, 2021)

Katie K. Fisher Katie K. Fisher, 41, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born in Clinton County, PA on February 19, 1980 to Samuel S. and Lizzie K. (Kaufman) Fisher. Survivors include her parents; her husband, Benjamin Fisher; 4 children, Jonathan Fisher, Omar Lee Fisher, Samuel Fisher and Ervin J. Fisher; […] — (Posted April 7, 2021)

Howard Alvin Oakes Howard Alvin Oakes, 92, of Muncie, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Lynd Place, where he had recently resided. He was born in Gerrard County, KY on February 21, 1929 to James Alvie and Cora Ethel (Judd) Oakes. He lived most of his life in Hagerstown and Muncie and had also resided in southern Indiana […] — (Posted April 7, 2021)

William Robert Null William Robert Null, 78, Richmond, left this world to meet his Lord in Heaven on Friday morning April 2, 2021 from his home in Richmond with his loving family at his side. A son of the late Guy Walter and Hazel (Spencer) Null, Bill was born in Winchester, Indiana on June 8, 1942. Bill was […] — (Posted April 5, 2021)

Sheila Ann Hood Sheila Ann Hood was born on June 11, 1956 and passed away on April 1, 2021 and is under the care of Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home. Visitation for Family & Friends will be held on April 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Showalter Blackwell Long, 920 North Central Avenue, Connersville. Funeral Service will be […] — (Posted April 3, 2021)