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.

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)

Jessica Jean (Jenkins) Mead Jessica Jean (Jenkins) Mead, age 39, resident of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born May 12, 1981 in Austell, Georgia, a daughter of Jerry and Robin (Babcock) Jenkins. Jessica was an energetic and expressive woman. She enjoyed crafting, four wheeling, and was an […] — (Posted April 3, 2021)

Annetta L. Plumley Annetta L. Plumley, 80, of Richmond, passed away March 31, 2021, at Golden Living Center after a long illness. She was born May 29, 1940, in Hinton, West Virginia to Robert James Edward and Lenora Pitzer Caldwell and lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a homemaker. Annetta loved reading her bible, spending […] — (Posted April 3, 2021)

Betty L. Gamber Betty L. Gamber, 79, of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully, at The Springs of Richmond, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, following a year-long battle with cancer. Betty was born in Iowa City, IA on October 22, 1941 to Lloyd and Martha (Kline) Bell. On August 8, 1959, she married William O. Gamber in Cedar Rapids, […] — (Posted April 3, 2021)

Rev. William Helton Rev. William Helton, the beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021, at the age of 92. Reve Helton pastored churches in Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, and Maryland during his ministry. He is survived by his wife Eldora, and two children Robert Helton of Cumberland, Maryland, and […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Donna R. Darrah Donna R. Darrah, age 94, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1926 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Jess and Gladys Irene Reece Ratliff. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and a 1945 graduate of Kennard High […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Carl Eugene Burke Carl Eugene Burke, 89, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born July 29, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Orville A. and Mary Helen (Scott) Burke. He retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. Carl […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Shirley June Risch Shirley June Risch, 91, of Connersville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. One of two children of Harry P. and Kathryn Moore Cates, Shirley was born in Connersville on April 4, 1929. She attended Maplewood School and graduated from Connersville High School with the class […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Eulalah A. Nelson Eulalah A. Nelson, age 94, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 14, 1927, in Losantville, Indiana, to Sanford and Daisy Ethel Foster Scott, Eulalah was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Hagerstown High School. Eulalah retired from Grain Dealers in […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Kenny Neal Kenny Neal died suddenly in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 27th on the West side of Richmond, where he lived most of his life. His maternal grandmother, Gram, and his father, Kenneth Allen Neal I, preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted and beloved mother, Joy Dalton, two adored daughters, […] — (Posted April 2, 2021)

Donna L. (Glass) Heindl Donna L. (Glass) Heindl, 76, died peacefully in her home in Swayzee, Indiana, while surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Donna was born in Dayton, Kentucky, on September 23, 1944, to the late Clarence and Lucille (Garrison) Glass. On June 1, 1968, she married Robert J. Heindl, who preceded her in death. […] — (Posted March 31, 2021)

Tonya Durbin Tonya Durbin, 27, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home. A funeral mass is planned for March 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Church, Cambridge City at 11 am. — (Posted March 31, 2021)