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.

Larry W. Lawson Larry W. Lawson, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 7, 1952, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Stearl Junior and Mary Helen Samples Lawson, Larry lived in this community most of his life. He worked in the casket industry for over 35 years. Larry […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Juanita Rose McQueen Juanita Rose McQueen, 50, Cambridge City, passed away Friday afternoon December 4, 2020 at her home in Cambridge City after a lengthy illness. Juanita was born in Connersville, Indiana on August 26, 1970. She lived most of her life in the Cambridge City/Western Wayne community and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1988. Juanita was […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Marjie Christine Brown Marjie Christine Brown, 96, of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 4, 2020. She was born on July 16, 1924 in Cartwright, KY, a daughter of the late Silas and Minnie (Marlow) Stearns. Christine married the love of her life, James Paul Brown, in 1950 and they enjoyed 51 years […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Robert G. May Robert G. May, 89, Cambridge City, passed away Thursday evening December 3, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late James Henry and Melba (Thornburg) May, Robert was born in Pershing, Indiana on March 16, 1931. Formerly of Straughn, Robert also grew up in the Cambridge City and Milton communities. He […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Helen Singer Helen Singer, 95, Cambridge City, passed away Thursday afternoon December 3, 2020 at the home of her daughter Janet in Cambridge City. The daughter of the late Russell Clyde and Ona Mortin (Jones) Staton, Helen was born on May 23, 1925 in Bath County, Kentucky. Helen graduated from Mt. Summit High School in Mt. Summit, […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Shirley Ann Smith Shirley Ann Smith 83 of Richmond died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born October 26, 1937, in Boston to Omer and Dorothy Berry Havens and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Living Faith Church of God. Shirley is survived by two daughters Mary […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Betty Jean Brown Betty Jean Brown, age 89 of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born April 25, 1931 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Campbell. She lived most of her life in New Castle and was a 1949 graduate of […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Anna Marie Simpson Davis Anna Marie Simpson Davis, age 86, a New Castle resident went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born November 22, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Loren and Marie Lee Simpson. Anna was a New Castle resident most of her life and had worked 20 […] — (Posted December 6, 2020)

Earl Beatty Earl Beatty, 91, of New Castle passed away November 30, 2020 at Henry Community Health. He was born December 4, 1928 in Albany, KY to the late Hettie Delk. Earl has been a resident of the New Castle area since 1943. He had been employed by Irving Materials for 16 years and was self-employed as […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Walter Ray “Steve” Stevens III Walter Ray “Steve” Stevens III, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana passed unexpectedly Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born, September 15, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter Ray Stevens Jr. and Gerry Wallar Stevens. Steve graduated from Richmond High School, was a proud graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, and was a life-long Hoosier. He was […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Doris Elizabeth (Warfel) Jordan Doris Elizabeth (Warfel) Jordan, 98, passed away Sunday, November 29, in Louisville, KY. Doris was born March 11, 1922, to Mary E. (Taylor) and Ray J. Warfel, of Hagerstown Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of nearly 50 years, Carlos S. Jordan, Jr.; two sisters and two brothers. She was a […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Ronnie “Joe” Spencer Ronnie “Joe” Spencer, 75, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away during the early hours of Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on December 16, 1944, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Harold and Phyllis (Dill) Spencer. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Laura Beth Toby Laura Beth Toby, 42, Centerville, Indiana, wife of Christopher Michael Toby and mother of Grace Angela Toby, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born September 22, 1978, in Richmond to David C. and Margaret Ann Woolf Alderson, Laura was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1997 and earned her […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Dick Allan Crowl Dick Allan Crowl 88 of Richmond passed away December 3, 2020, at Rosebud Village after a long illness. He was born June 18, 1932, in Pasadena, California to Glenn A. and Helen Rice Crowl. He was a retired transport driver. Dick served in the Navy aboard the USS Colonial (LSD-18) in the Korean War. He […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Marie Winchester Marie Winchester, 93 of New Castle went to her heavenly home on Wednesday December 2, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born Lillie Marie Jones September 15, 1927 in Albany Kentucky, a daughter of the late Roosevelt and Rubena (Bell) Jones and lived most of her life in Henry County. She was known as […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Kathleen Marie Newton Kathleen Marie Newton, 71, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020, after a brief illness. Kathy was born on October 28, 1949, to Bill and Mae (Lawson) Sharits and was a lifelong Richmond resident and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. On December 12, 1969, she married […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Joan M. Poindexter Joan M. Poindexter, age 80, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 10, 1940, in Rossville, Illinois, to Harley and Catherine Lewis Cornell, Joan lived in Centerville most of her life. She graduated from Centerville High School […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Sandra Kay Renegar (Doss) Sandra Kay Renegar (Doss), age 74, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10, 1946 in Muncie Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Reeoma Williams Doss. She graduated from Cowan High School in Muncie Indiana. She also attended Ball State University for Liberal […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Theodore “Ted” Joseph Seibert Theodore “Ted” Joseph Seibert, 50, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, December 1, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. Ted was born in Connersville on February 6, 1970, one of three children of Robert and Margaret Offutt Seibert, and he was a 1988 graduate of Connersville High School. Ted also […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Mark Albert Sterwerf Mark Albert Sterwerf, 84, of Connersville passed away early Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children of William and Mary Zwissler Sterwerf, Mark was born in Mount Healthy, Ohio, on January 25, 1936, and was raised in Franklin County. He graduated from Brookville High School with the class of […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Phyllis C. Williams Phyllis C. Williams, 94, Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday, December 2 at Reid Health. She was born Phyllis Chloe McIntire in Fountain City, Indiana, on February 17, 1926, the daughter of Robert Leilon & Marjorie Rose Brooks McIntire, both of whom preceded her in death. Phyllis was a 1944 graduate of Fountain City High […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Michael L. Wilson Michael L. Wilson, 75, of Richmond Indiana passed away November 27th, 2020 at his residence, Rosebud Village, after a short battle with respiratory illness. Michael was born April 8, 1945 in Thomasville Georgia to Mary Wilson and William Floyd Wilson. Michael was a high school graduate that went on to serve in the Vietnam War […] — (Posted December 4, 2020)

Mary JoAnn Austin Mary JoAnn Austin, 87, of Lynn, IN passed-away Tuesday evening, December 1, 2020 at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Winchester, IN. She was born May 17, 1933 in Whitcomb, IN the daughter of Millard and Reva (Klemme) Cormican. She was a 1951 graduate of Boston High School. JoAnn was a member of the Delta […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Margaret Weisenborn (Maggie) Margaret Weisenborn (Maggie), age 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and her family on November 29, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1939 to William and Lula Dawson in Modoc, Indiana. After the death of her mother, she was adopted by Frank and Opal Clark of Greenville, Ohio. Maggie graduated from […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Audrey L. “Tootsie” Smith Audrey L. “Tootsie” Smith, 85, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. She was born February 26, 1935, in Berea, Kentucky, and is the daughter of the late Graden Wagers and Emma Barnes Wagers. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1953. On June 28, 1953, she […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Joseph Merle Schurbrock Joseph Merle Schurbrock, age 99, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his daughter’s home with his family by his side. Joseph was born on June 27, 1921, in Centerville, Indiana, to Francis and Marie Roberts Schurbrock. He served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Joseph worked at Alcoa for […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Alta Grace Phillips Alta Grace Phillips, age 95, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, November 30, 2020. Born March 11, 1925, in Germantown, Indiana, to Redford and Kathryn Boyer Lockwood, Alta was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She attended Lincoln High School. Alta worked hard her entire life. Beginning as a teenager, she cleaned houses. Alta then worked […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Betty Rose Clements Betty Rose Clements, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 31, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Orva E. and Lillian A. Turnipseed Harter, Betty was a life-long resident of this community. She retired from Quality Tool & Gauge, where she served as the […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Nancy Joan Patton Nancy Joan Patton, 73, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1947 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; the daughter of Harris and Dolores (Stoner) Berg. While Nancy was born in Ft. Wayne, she grew up in Richmond, Indiana; having graduated from Richmond Senior […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)

Clara Florine Walters Clara Florine Walters, age 91, of Richmond passed away Dec. 1, 2020, at Reid Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Wayne County, IN to Myrvle T. Horner and Carmen Horner Thornton. She retired from Hills Floral Products where she worked for 27 years. She enjoyed her retirement years with family and enjoyed reading, […] — (Posted December 3, 2020)