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.

Randy J. Shepherd Randy J. Shepherd, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born September 14, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Flem D. and Marcella Bailey Shepherd, Randy was a life-long resident of this community. He worked in the manufacturing industry. Randy loved to fish and take walks in the park with […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Mariam D. Ney Mariam D. Ney, 100, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on November 22, 1920 and had resided in Hagerstown for the past several years. Her husband, Leo “Hank” Ney, preceded her in death in 2003. Per her wishes, there will be no public services. Entombment […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Carlotta Latoya Dorae Wilkerson Carlotta Latoya Dorae Wilkerson, 37, of Richmond, Gained her Angel Wings on December 22, 2020. She was born January 14th, 1983 to Laverne Wilkerson and Frankie Wade in Richmond, Indiana. Carlotta was known in her Community as a very outspoken lady. She was never afraid to speak her mind, a very generous and loyal friend, […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Karen Kalene Scanlan Karen Kalene Scanlan, 81, Dublin, passed away Tuesday evening December 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A daughter of the late Augustus and Constance (Adrian) White, Karen was born in Dublin, Indiana on August 24, 1939. She grew up in Dublin and graduated from Cambridge […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Debbie Gary Debbie Gary, Richmond, 68, passed from this life peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on December 23rd with her husband, Ron, and son, Ronnie at her side. Debbie lived in Richmond Indiana her entire life and graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. She loved her family. She enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Max B. Jessup Max B. Jessup, 83, Spiceland, died December 26, 2020 after a long battle with vascular dementia. Max was born in western, rural Henry County near Kennard. He was the son of Addison Lowell and Catherine (Compton) Jessup and was number nine of their twelve children. Max moved to Spiceland at approximately 16 years of age […] — (Posted December 29, 2020)

Bennie Winters Bennie Winters, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2020, at his home. In 1944, Bennie was born to Lawrence and Peral Winters of Richmond, Indiana. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Judy Winters. A devoted dad to Marcia Bennett and Heidi Stolle. A doting Grandpa to Courtney Goodell, Matthew […] — (Posted December 26, 2020)

Stanley Carl Market Stanley Carl Market, 92, of Milton, IN passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on September 17, 1928 in Milton to William and Mary (Seffrin) Market and had lived all his life in the area. He married his wife Carole Ann Sweet in 1953 and was […] — (Posted December 26, 2020)

Barbara E. White Barbara E. White, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died due to the coronavirus on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Reid Health. Born in 1926, near Milton, Indiana, to Howard and Ada Sharp Cook, Barbara was raised on the Cook family farm on Hiser Station Road. She attended school in Milton graduating in 1944. Growing up, […] — (Posted December 26, 2020)

Donna Louise Clark Donna Louise Clark, 82 of New Paris, Ohio passed away December 23, 2020, with her family by her side. Donna was born to the late Frank and Sadie Skaggs, December 2, 1938, in their home on Sheridan Street, Richmond, Indiana. Donna attended Richmond High School till 1955. Donna married the late James (Harvie) Clark in […] — (Posted December 26, 2020)

Betty T. Ancira Betty T. Ancira of Richmond left this world at the age of 100 on Thursday, December 17, 2020, to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty was born October 7, 1920, to Stephen Andrew and Elizabeth Necko Topley in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Ramsey High School in Mt. Pleasant in 1938. […] — (Posted December 26, 2020)

Charles Ferguson Charles Ferguson, age 82, Richmond, became another brave soldier lost in the tragic war against Covid-19. He was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on May 31, 1938 to James and Lizzie Lunsford Ferguson and had three sisters. Charles lived most of his life in Richmond where he worked for 30 years for Bud Cox, tearing […] — (Posted December 25, 2020)

Stephen “Stubby” Herron Connersville native Stephen “Stubby” Herron, 45, died Monday, December 21, 2020 following a lifelong battle with his health. Steve was born to Don B. and Linda Ledford Herron on March 2, 1975. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1993, and furthered his education at Grace College. Steve attended First Church of […] — (Posted December 25, 2020)

Clement Charles Lahrman Clement Charles Lahrman, 96, Richmond, left this life to be rejoined with his wife, Susanne on December 23, 2020. Sadly, he was another victim of the coronavirus. Born August 24, 1924, in Wayne Township, Indiana, to Clem Joseph and Bertha L. Miles Lahrman, Clem was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond […] — (Posted December 25, 2020)

Jerry Don Perdue Jerry Don Perdue, 63, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born February 7, 1957 in Henry County to the late Gail and Pearl (Shelton) Perdew. He was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and graduated from Ball State University with a […] — (Posted December 25, 2020)

Judy (Roy) Penticuff Judy (Roy) Penticuff, 91, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 23, 1929 in New Castle to the late Elga Durham and Bannie Mabel (McBeath) Roy. A strong believer in Jesus, she often witnessed to her family and others about the love of God. Judy had […] — (Posted December 25, 2020)

Mary “Ruth” (Tackett) Jones Mary “Ruth” (Tackett) Jones was reunited in heaven with her long-departed husband, Emil Jones, on December 21, 2020, at the age of 89. Although we could not be with her, she passed peacefully in her sleep, wrapped in our love. Even while battling Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19, our mom never lost her spunk or sense […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

Michael David Burdette Michael David Burdette, 54, of Richmond, passed away December 22, 2020. He was born March 5, 1966, in Richmond to Danny G. and Judith Ann Pippin Burdette Starkey and lived here all of his life. He was a longtime employee of Discount Muffler and Tire. Michael is survived by his mother Judith (Charlie Shaw) Starkey, […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

Nancy Lee Carpenter Nancy Lee Carpenter, 74, of Centerville, passed away December 20, 2020, after a long illness. She was born September 7, 1946, in Richmond to Joseph C. and Virginia Addison Fenimore and lived in this area all of her life. She retired from ALCOA. Nancy was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

LaDonna Irene Jensen LaDonna Irene Jensen, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 24, 1943, in Washington, Indiana, to Orville and Elizabeth White Wratten, LaDonna moved to Richmond in 1950. A 1961 graduate of Richmond High School, she earned a nursing degree from Ball State University in 1964. While […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

Tracy Short Brutus Tracy Short Brutus, age 58, of Indianapolis, departed this life on December 14, 2020, finding peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born September 16, 1962 on the Misawa U.S. Airforce Based in the city of Misawa, Japan. She grew up in a Christian home and attended Bethel African […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

Will Kent DeBruler Will Kent DeBruler, 57, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 28, 1963, one of three sons of Willard and Velma Knorpp DeBruler. He attended […] — (Posted December 23, 2020)

Donald E. Walker, Jr. Donald E. Walker, Jr., 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Donald was the son of Donald E. Walker Sr. and Joenita R. Rinehart Walker. Donald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, where he was always making a joke […] — (Posted December 21, 2020)

Hilda D Luerman Dickman Herold Hilda D Luerman Dickman Herold, 92, passed away peacefully at Reid Memorial Hospital on December 19, 2020. Hilda was born August 1, 1928 to Henry J. and Hedwig Seegers Luerman in Richmond, IN. Her parents moved here from Germany in 1925. Hilda went through St. Andrews Catholic School for 8 years, then went to Richmond […] — (Posted December 21, 2020)

Roger Dwight Swejkar Roger Dwight Swejkar, 63, passed away Sunday morning December 20, 2020 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He had been in failing health. A son of the late Richard Dwight and Vena (Gregory) Swejkar, Roger was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 28, 1957. He was a 1976 graduate of Tri High […] — (Posted December 21, 2020)

Charles William South, Sr. Charles William South, Sr., age 75, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born September 17, 1945 in Columbus, Indiana, a son of the late Everett and Anna Hill South. He was retired from the automotive industry and was an automobile body repairman […] — (Posted December 21, 2020)

Hazel Blanche Swoveland Hazel Blanche Swoveland, 92, of Huntsville, died at her home on Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born in New Castle on September 14, 1928 to Floyd and Olive (Freer) Wilkinson and lived most of her life in Randolph County. Hazel was a 1946 graduate of Losantville High School. She was a former employee of […] — (Posted December 20, 2020)

Jay Gordon Klehfoth Jay Gordon Klehfoth, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. Born and raised in Richmond, Indiana, Jay graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. He attended Purdue University and graduated from Indiana University in 1967 with a B.S. in Business Administration, majoring in marketing and finance. Jay completed […] — (Posted December 20, 2020)

Mary Lou Hartman Mary Lou Hartman, age 101, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care Facility in Winona Lake. Born May 2, 1919, in San Pierre, Indiana, to Ert N. and Anna L. Otte Turman, Mary Lou moved from Kouts, Indiana, to Wayne County in 1934. She was a 1937 graduate […] — (Posted December 20, 2020)

Janet L. Carey Janet L. Carey, 74, of Richmond died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born February 5, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Jess M. and Georgia M. Trisler Stevenson. She retired as the Office Manager for Tom Raper Homes. Janet was a member of Alliance Bible Church. Janet is survived by two daughters, […] — (Posted December 20, 2020)