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.

Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron Carlita Jean “Carla” Ketron, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at her home. Born September 5, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to General May and Georgia Burke, Carla was a life-long resident of this community. She was full of life, one of a kind, and had a very kind and loving […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall After a long life, filled with family and service, Dorothie M. “Dottie” Hall passed away on February 3, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born in Canada on March 13, 1926, Dorothie and her family moved to Detroit when she was three. While in high school she met Webster “Web” Hall, her husband of 72 years. […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Linda Lou Hughes Linda Lou Hughes, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 30, 1945, in Santa Ana, California, to William and Hazel Heithaus Replogle, Linda was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a school bus driver for Centerville-Abington Schools for 40 years. Linda served as a […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Linda Joan Arvin Linda Joan Arvin, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Reid Health. Born January 18, 1941, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, to Sam and Gola Thornsberry Terry, Linda lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1960 graduate of Hindman High School in Knott County, Kentucky. Linda was the […] — (Posted February 7, 2021)

Della Reed Della Reed, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born December 29, 1965 in Richmond, Indiana to Mary McComis and Alfred Reed. Della was a homemaker and a mother. She loved her family, grandbabies and friends. She is survived by her daughter Natasha Reed (Preston Garrett); son Jesse Reed; sisters Elizabeth […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Stacey Jo Riebsomer Stacey Jo Riebsomer, 47, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home. One of eight children of Joseph Francis and Patricia Lakes Riebsomer, Stacey was born in Connersville on October 2, 1973 and attended Connersville schools. In her leisure time, Stacey enjoyed kayaking, tubing, swimming, and spending time with her […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Darlene Kay Wagers Darlene Kay Wagers, 61, of Richmond died January 24, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. She was born July 27, 1959, in Richmond to Christopher and Ethel Eversole Wagers and lived here all her life. She was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer. She enjoyed watching T.V. and being with her friends at […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Patricia Pope Stinson Patricia Pope Stinson, age 71, of New Castle, passed away following a year long battle with metastatic breast cancer, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born January 22, 1950, in Kingston, Tennessee to Fred and Lillie Mae (Brewster) Pope. Patricia grew up in Hagerstown, graduating in 1968. She loved to travel and lived in […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Stanley Dean Cornett Stanley Dean Cornett, 69, of Aurora, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 3, 2021 at Forest Park Health Care. He was born October 19, 1951 in Fayette County, the younger of two children of Theo and Dorothy Morgan Cornett. Stanley lived in Connersville until moving to Aurora, Indiana for residence fifteen years ago. Survivors […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Alta Mae Hawkins Alta Mae Hawkins 87 formerly of Richmond living in Grove City, Ohio died February 1, 2021, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City. She was born December 24, 1933, in Richmond to A.C. and Ethel Crabtree Crockett. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Grove City. Alta loved […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Betty Jean Klotz Betty Jean Klotz, 95, of New Castle, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Danbury Senior Living Huber Heights in Dayton, OH. She was born on July 14, 1925 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Raymond “Harry” and Esther (Strahm) Gibson. Betty worked for […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Kevin Christopher Daniels Kevin Christopher Daniels, age 30, passed away February 3, 2021. He was born February 27, 1990, the son of Kevin Perkins and Stacey Daniels, in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Richmond High School. He was a humorous person who loved to joke and make loved ones smile. He enjoyed writing and recording music and never stopped […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

William Austin Focht, Sr. It is with deep sorrow, and much love that we mourn the passing of William Austin Focht, Sr. of Lithia Springs, Georgia, on January 29, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born May 6, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of the late William A. and Helen V. Focht. He was […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Russell William “Rusty” Burris Russell William “Rusty” Burris, age 61, died December 21, 2020, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Rusty was born on November 6,1959, in Orange County Florida. He attended Centerville High School and worked as a marine mechanic before his long career as a semi driver. Rusty loved his family and was always there […] — (Posted February 5, 2021)

Emma L. Houser Emma L. Houser, age 92, of Milton, Indiana, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1928, in Eaton, Ohio, to Clarence and Margaret Taylor Wysong, Emma lived in Centerville, Indiana, most of her life. She worked at Alcoa, retiring after 20 years. Emma was a member of New […] — (Posted February 4, 2021)

Mary M. Jurden Mitchell Mary M. Jurden Mitchell, age 69, a wonderful, loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandma, was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 29, 2021. Mary was born at home on July 23, 1951, in Eaton, Ohio, to William and Margaret Jurden. She loved volunteering at the Salvation Army Store and at Gateway Hunger […] — (Posted February 4, 2021)

Rhonda Marie (Richards) Horan Rhonda Marie (Richards) Horan Greenwood, IN – Mrs. Rhonda Marie (Richards) Horan, 66, died peacefully in her sleep recently at her Greenwood home surrounded by her loving and caring family. She had gallantly fought myriad of serious illnesses for several years, including but not limited to, diabetes, congestive heart failure and kidney failure. She was […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Danny K. Spigle Danny K. Spigle, 69, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021. Danny was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 1, 1951, to Leonard and Retha Spigle. He was a member of the Galleon Church in Centerville, IN. Danny worked at JC Penny where he retired from. He […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Lance Erik Scholtes Lance Erik Scholtes, 74, of Muncie and formerly of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly of complications caused by exposure to Agent Orange, on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 12, 1946, to Lawrence P. and Marian (Erickson) Scholtes. A 1964 graduate of Austin […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Marvin E. Hofer Marvin E. Hofer, age 82, W. College Corner, passed away peacefully of complications of Alzheimer’s on Sunday evening, January 31, 2021. Born to Selma (Hertel) and Clyde Hofer on April 8, 1938, he graduated from Union School in College Corner in 1956 and from Ball State with a business degree in 1960. Working a brief […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Aron D. Bright Aron D. Bright, 50, of Coatesville, IN, passed away following a seven month battle with cancer on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born May 17, 1970, in Connersville, IN, to Phillip and Susan Bright, they survive. After growing up in Centerville, IN, Aron attended Manchester College, competed as a National Qualifier wrestler and graduated […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Gregory D. Wilson Gregory D. Wilson, 57, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 with his wife and daughter at his side at IU Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. Greg was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 29, 1963 and is the son of C. Dale and Edna Wilson. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1982 before […] — (Posted February 3, 2021)

Timothy Sweney Timothy Sweney, 70, passed away early Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at his home in Connersville. One of thirteen children of Fielding Thomas and Leota Miranda Wildridge Sweney, Tim was born in Connersville on November 6, 1950. On July 23, 1974, Tim married the former Joann Marcum. Mrs. Sweney passed away on January 26, 2005. […] — (Posted February 2, 2021)

Jo Ruth Works Jo Ruth Works, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home. Jo was born September 9, 1934, in Fulton, Mississippi, to Homer Wayne and Irma Dulaney Thorn. She attended Itawamba Agricultural High School in Mississippi and went to college in Chicago to study floral design. Jo was a loving, caring […] — (Posted February 2, 2021)

James L. Jackson James L. Jackson passed away early Monday morning, February 1, 2021, 20 years exact to the date of his beloved wife, Irene Bond Jackson’s passing. He died from COVID-19 while in the warm care of Reid Health’s hospice workers. Jim was born August 29, 1927, to Richard C. and Lucy Alice Cheek Jackson, in a […] — (Posted February 2, 2021)

Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt) Sheryl Diann Roser (Britt), age 68, Richmond, passed away on January 29, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Evelyn Siders Britt. Sheryl lived in the Richmond area all her life and attended Life Spring (Fountain City Wesleyan) Church. She graduated from Richmond High School […] — (Posted February 1, 2021)

Rose Robinson Rose Robinson, 81, of Richmond, Indiana went peacefully home on Jan 30, 2021. She was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on April 5, 1939, the daughter of George and Maggie Grubb. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Rose was preceded in death by her husband Vernal (Jay) Robinson; her son V. Kellon Robinson; sisters […] — (Posted February 1, 2021)

Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Langley Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” Langley, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Arbor Trace. Born June 2, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Gladys Eldridge Michaels, Jackie lived in this community most of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Whitewater- Fountain City High School. Jackie was a longtime employee […] — (Posted February 1, 2021)

Erma June May Cottongim (née White) Erma June May Cottongim (née White), age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Heritage House of Richmond. Born May 27, 1937, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Porter and Willa Wineinger White, Erma was a 1956 graduate of Pike High School. She lived most of her life in Richmond. Erma worked for General […] — (Posted February 1, 2021)

Jonas F. Stoltzfus Jonas F. Stoltzfus, 48, of 7334 Palmer Rd. Greens Fork, IN passed away January 28, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Nancy B. (Esch) Stoltzfus. He as born in Christiana, PA son of the late Jonas K. and Fannie Stoltzfus. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was […] — (Posted January 31, 2021)