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.

Ronald Adams Ronald Adams, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Ronald was born on April 7, 1946, to David and Dorothy Adams. If you have any information regarding Ronald’s family, please call (765) 966-0596. — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Merle “Butch” Longanecker Merle “Butch” Longanecker, 71, Centerville, passed away on November 28, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to American Cancer Society. Per his wishes no public services will be held. — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Michael R. Harmeier Michael R. Harmeier, age 70, passed away at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie, Indiana, on November 26, 2020. He was born July 17, 1950, to Robert and Evelyn Harmeier, in Richmond, Indiana. Michael was an over the road truck driver and he enjoyed sports. He leaves to cherish his memory; his sister: Patricia Matthews; three stepchildren: […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Joanna Sue (Sharp) Stevenson Joanna Sue (Sharp) Stevenson, age 89, died peacefully on October 17, 2020. Her husband of 67 years, David L Stevenson, predeceased her. Sue and Dave lived for 39 years in the Stuart, Palm City and Jensen Beach, FL area during their years in retirement. Sue was born in Richmond, IN, graduated from Richmond HS and […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Carol Ann Shell Carol Ann Shell, age 79, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 25, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Winifred Culbertson Boyce, Carol was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School. Carol worked for a local dermatologist and Phillips Drugs prior to receiving her […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Paul Marvin Pardo Paul Marvin Pardo, 76, of Richmond, died at Arbor Trace Nursing Home in Richmond, Indiana on Sunday November 29, 2020 after suffering from a stroke in 2016. He was born in New Castle, Indiana on November 3, 1944 to Anthony “Tony” and Mary (Whitmore) Pardo and lived most of his life in Webster, Fountain City […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Joan Arthur Joan Arthur, 96, of Richmond, IN formerly of Lynn, IN passed away early Monday, November 30, 2020 at Golden Living Center of Richmond, IN. She was born November 12, 1924 in Eaton, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Irene (Clingenpeel) Alexander. She was a 1942 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Joan retired as a cashier/teller […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Dewain Day Dewain Day, 68, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, November 26, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Dewain was born June 10, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Melvin and Evelyn Day. Dewain moved to Shelbyville, Indiana in 1995 to be a resident with Residential CRF. He lived in the Ashley Home in Shelbyville […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Larry Edward Walker Larry Edward Walker, 32, of Connersville, passed away November 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1988 in Portland, Indiana to David R. and Lori Ann Freeman Walker. In 2009, Larry became part of the CRF family. In his leisure, Larry enjoyed riding in the car and listening to music. When […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

Teresa K. Felix Teresa K. Felix, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence in New Castle. She was born September 16, 1956 in New Castle and was a daughter of the late Chester and Betty Murray Miller. She attended Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle. She loved to read, […] — (Posted December 2, 2020)

John E. Rauss John E. Rauss, 60, Fountain City, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, November 28, with his family by his side. John was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 13, 1960. He was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School. John formerly worked for the Richmond Parks Department, back when they maintained […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Renee Dawn Martin Renee Dawn Martin was born December 16th, 1971, Richmond, separated by death from us on November 26th, 2020. Stepped into glory at 1 PM Thanksgiving Day, at the age of forty-eight, ended her time on earth but began eternity in heaven. Her family has the hope to reunite with her because of her statement of […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Pheobe S. Stoltzfus Pheobe S. Stoltzfus, 80, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born in Mercer County, PA on December 18, 1939. Survivors include her husband, Levi Stoltzfus; 5 children and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by a brother. Visitation will be throughout the day on Monday, November 30, at the residence, 7090 […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Nonnie Rose Meyer “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her words bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31 Nonnie Rose Meyer, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Richmond. She was a life-long resident of Jacksonburg until 2018 when […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

James M. Disney James M. Disney, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, November 27, 2020, and went to be with the LORD. Jim was born on October 22, 1946, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to Grace Disney and raised by his mother and stepfather, Bob Clements, and later, Bill Wright. He graduated from Richmond High School in […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Turner Ronald “Ronnie” Raymond Turner passed away on November 25, 2020 at Reid Hospital from complications of Covid-19. Ronnie was born July 2, 1939 to Don and Velma Turner and was a lifetime resident of Centerville and Richmond, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. He would tell his grandchildren stories of […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Terry Dean Miller Terry Dean Miller, 77, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. Terry was born to Walter C. and Osa M. Collom Miller on November 3, 1943 in Clinton, Indiana. He graduated from Newport High School in 1961. Immediately after graduating, Terry joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1961-1971. Including a […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Ella Kathryn “Kate” LaMar Ella Kathryn “Kate” LaMar, 98, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her son’s home in Richmond, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones. Kate was born to Arvel and Agnes Anthis Warren on March 3, 1922 in Decker, Indiana. She was a 1940 graduate of Mt. Olympus High School. Kate was employed with Hooks Drug Store […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Robert W. “Bob” Lee Robert W. “Bob” Lee, 66, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Henry Community Health. He was born April 22, 1954 in Rush County, Indiana, a son of the late Robert Allen and Doris (Graham) Lee. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1972 and retired from TS Tech in August. Bob […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Joyce Ann Wilbur Joyce Ann Wilbur, 76, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2020 in the emergency room at Reid Health of Connersville following a brief illness. Born on August 23, 1944, she was one of four children of Floyd and Nancy Wyatt Nickelson. With her family, she moved to Dayton, Ohio and was a graduate […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Jessie Helen French Jessie Helen French, 90, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at the Springs of Richmond where she had been a resident for the past year. She was born March 13, 1930 in Laurel, Indiana, one of five daughters of John and Lillian Davidson DeArmond. On December 5, 1945, she was married in […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Dolores Elizabeth Martin Dolores Elizabeth Martin, 90, of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Dolores was the older of two daughters of Joseph F. and Hazel Matilda Meyers Schuler and was born in Bath Township in Franklin County, Indiana on July 11, 1930. She was a graduate of Bath High […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Richard E. Thomas Richard E. Thomas, Jr. 47 of New Madison, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on November 19, 1973 in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1992 National Trail High School graduate. Richard had worked as an Auto Mechanic at Tudor’s Garage in […] — (Posted December 1, 2020)

Velma M. Wood Velma M. Wood, 90, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born October 3, 1930 in Rush County to John and Carry Mae (Gentry) Chesher. She was a faithful member of the Whittier Lane Baptist Church since 1976 where she taught Sunday […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Emmett Fred Troxell Emmett Fred Troxell, 98, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. He was born September 21, 1922 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Cyrus William and Ethel (Neal) Troxell. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II. Emmett retired from Chrysler […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Melody Ann Nicholson Melody Ann Nicholson, 65, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord peacefully, Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Melody’s Life will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Alex Fahie officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Judy Waldrup Judy Waldrup 78 of Richmond passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from covid related complications. Judy was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 1941. She joined the Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany during her two-year enlistment. She retired from Parker-Hannifin after working many years and was currently residing at Rosebud Village. […] — (Posted November 30, 2020)

Oren Duane Favorite Oren Duane Favorite, 68, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in New Castle on January 1, 1952 to Oren M. and Shirley (Stikeleather) Favorite and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Survivors include 2 children, Verlyn Favorite of Sulphur, OK and Honey Toschlog of […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Roy Lee King Roy Lee King, age 78, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Roy Lee was born on September 30, 1942, in Elwood, Indiana, to Roy Taylor and Dorothy Lee King. After high school, he pursued a career as a farrier (horseshoer). Roy Lee was a cowboy and lifelong performer in […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)

Susanne Brown Susanne Brown, 83, of Winchester, IN passed-away late Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020 at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, IN. She was born July 9, 1937 in Modoc, IN the daughter of Estel and Georgianna (Burch) Tillson. She was a graduate of Union High School. Susie retired in 2008 working with her husband […] — (Posted November 29, 2020)