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.

Frank S. Knasinski Frank S. Knasinski, Jr., 77, Winchester, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana, from complications of Covid-19. Frank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Frank S. and Katherine Lydia Ferchoff Knasinski. His father was a first-generation Polish immigrant and his mother, the daughter […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Erlabell Petry Erlabell Petry, age 104, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at The Springs of Richmond. Born March 31, 1916, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marion E. and Jennie E. Heller Murphy, Erlabell lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Reid Hospital, where she served as a surgical technician. Erlabell was […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Kent B Kitterman Kent B Kitterman, 85, Liberty, was born on August 13, 1935 and passed away on November 8,2020. His parents were Ennis ‘Skeet’ Kitterman and Myra Kitterman Bell (Bosworth). Kent grew up in Richmond, Indiana, graduating second in his class from Richmond High School where he was on the golf and basketball teams. Kent attended the […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Richard Chessel Allen Richard Chessel Allen, 66, Liberty, went to be with The Lord on November 12, 2020, with Robert and Bonnie at his side in Richmond, Indiana. He was born in Wisconsin on March 14, 1954 to the late Chessel and Jeanette Allen. He grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin and attended The University of Wisconsin where he […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Nancy Kay McDavid Nancy Kay McDavid, 84, of Lynn, IN passed-away late Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020 at Reid Hospital of Richmond, IN. She was born October 8, 1936 in La Crosse, WI the daughter of Roy W. and Doris Marie (Mayenschein) Havens. Nancy retired in 2008 after many years as a Sewer with Kabert Industries of Lynn, […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

MaLinda J. (Hurd) Comer MaLinda J. (Hurd) Comer, 89, Richmond, went home to be with our Lord & Savior on November 13, 2020. She was born February 15, 1931, to William R. and Izetta (Farley) Hurd, in Richmond, Indiana. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1949 and attended Indiana Business College. She was a member of Greater Second […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Rosetta Shock Rosetta Shock, 85, Williamsburg, passed away peacefully the evening of Monday, November 16th. Rosetta was born in New Lisbon, Indiana on September 15th, 1935, the daughter of George and Dorothy Wright McKillip. She married James E. “Jim” Shock on April 9th, 1955. They were blessed with three children and 52 years of marriage before his […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

David Franklin “Frank” Thomas David Franklin “Frank” Thomas, 95, of New Castle passed away Monday November 16, 2020 at Henry County Community Health. He was born February 14, 1925 in Greenville, OH, a son of the late David William and Maybelle (Haley) Thomas. Frank was a 1943 graduate of Greenville High School and a veteran of WWII and the […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Phyllis Ann Holloway Phyllis Ann Holloway, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born August 4, 1931 in New Castle, IN, daughter of the late Donald Eugene (Gene) Harry and Mary (Richardson) Harry Rohrback. Phyllis graduated from New Castle High School in 1949. She married her high school sweetheart, Darrell Lee Holloway, on August 28th of […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Kevin Wayne Bennett Kevin Wayne Bennett, 59, of Springport passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1961 in Anderson, Indiana to Lowell Wayne and Nancy Jane (Kirchner) Bennett. He was a 1979 graduate of Blue River Valley, he also attended Ivy Tech and Lincoln Tech. Kevin enjoyed camping and fishing, those […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Gary Lee Guffey Gary Lee Guffey, age 71, a resident of Hillsboro and longtime resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1948 in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Raymond and Betty Conner Guffey. He was a New Castle resident most of his […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Ovadean (Granny) Guffey Ovadean (Granny) Guffey age 92 a lifelong resident of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1927 in Albany, Kentucky the daughter of the late General and Louisa York Clark. Ovadean and her husband Ray A. started building their lives […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Sharon “Jo” Garrett Sharon “Jo” Garrett, 75, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born April 3, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Luther and Dora (Pennycuff) Agee. Sharon was a happy go lucky, dependable person that never met a stranger. She owned and […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Eric Leroy Ellis Eric Leroy Ellis, 53, of Connersville passed away November 16, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. The son of Mary Ann Simrell Hogan, Eric was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 8, 1967. At age 22, Eric moved to Indiana, living in London House with Residential CRF. Later, he lived in Ashley House followed by […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Ronald Lee Edgecomb Ronald Lee Edgecomb, 65, passed away at his home in Connersville on November 18, 2020. He had been in failing health for the past two years. One of six children of Harold Gene, Sr. and Patsy Lou Antrim Edgecomb, Ronald was born in LaPorte, Indiana on December 8, 1954. He graduated from Lawrence Central High […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Irene L. (Guffey) Caton Black Irene L. (Guffey) Caton Black, age 91 and the matriarch of our family, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana. She was born October 21, 1929 in Powersburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Dalton L. and Maude E. (Neal) Guffey. She was a lifetime member of VFW #1282 […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Ashley Brooke Lewis Ashley Brooke Lewis, age 24, a resident of Marion, Indiana and formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Marion. She was born December 25, 1995 in New Castle, a daughter of Carrie Nuon and Kevin Lewis. She was a graduate of Tri High School in Henry County. She attended the […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Brenda K. Williams Brenda K. Williams, 64, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born in New Castle, on August 15, 1956 to Emmett and Clova (Worl) Davis and lived her entire life in this area. Brenda graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1974 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing […] — (Posted November 20, 2020)

Linda Lee Catron Linda Lee Catron 78 of Centerville died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Ambassador Health Care. She was born August 30, 1942, in Richmond to Paul and Mary Lee Lichtenfels and lived here all her life. She worked as a manager for Pizza King Restaurants and was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Elizabeth […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Virgil R. Jones Virgil R. Jones, age 91, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on November 15, 2020. He was born December 22, 1928, to Virgil and Gladys Jones in Richmond, Indiana. Virgil was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He married Katherine L. Jones, the love of his life on July 29, 1972. She passed January 10, […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Bailey Ranae Lewandowski Bailey Ranae Lewandowski, 29, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home with her family on November 13, 2020. She was born November 13, 1991, in Pontiac, Michigan to Carl Lewandowski of Dayton, Ohio and Rebecca Wicker (Ponder) of Hollansburg. Bailey was a passionate and accomplished softball player earning many accolades throughout her lifetime involvement […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Vernon R. “Butch” Horn Sr. Vernon R. “Butch” Horn Sr. 56 of Richmond died Monday November 16, 2020 at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born February 27, 1964 in Richmond to Vernon and Betty Baker Horn and lived here all his life. He formerly worked for Wetzel Chevrolet. He enjoyed Blues music, playing guitar, and working on […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Jill A. Duckett Jill A. Duckett, age 77, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on November 15, 2020. She was born August 16, 1943, to Richard Maurice Rife and Betty Carolyn Rife in Richmond, Indiana. Jill was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and attended Richmond Community Schools. She had worked many years at Stevens Wire. She enjoyed […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

William Park Ulerich William Park Ulerich of Columbus, Indiana passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. William, better known as Bill was born on April 23, 1951 to his parents, the late Lois N. (Hicks) and Harry Dwight Ulerich. Growing up on the family farm, he helped his father in the field […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Frederick Earl Crane Frederick Earl Crane, 71, of New Castle passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 peacefully at his home with his wife and dog Gabby by his side. He was born July 24, 1949 in Utica, New York, a son of the late Robert and Ethel (Johnson) Crane. He was originally from Morrisville, New York and moved […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

James F. Hicks James F. Hicks 80 went to be with the lord unexpectedly on Saturday on November 14, 2020. He was born in New Castle, IN on October 27,1940 to the late Henry Floyd Hicks and Ada Catron Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a graduate of New Castle High School in 1956. He married the late Helen Lawson […] — (Posted November 18, 2020)

Thomas Virgil Stewart Thomas Virgil Stewart, 69, Straugn, passed away Monday evening November 16, 2020 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. A son of the late Clarence Bradley and Audrey Lee (Shoopman) Stewart, Tom was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 6, 1950. He has lived his entire life in the Straughn and Henry County […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Norma Jean Taylor Norma Jean Taylor, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Born July 25, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Eva Stanton Keller, Norma Jean lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1950, attended Earlham […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Robert E. “Bobby” Young Jr. Robert E. “Bobby” Young Jr., age 82, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 28, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert E. and Faye Lephart Young Sr., Bobby was a life-long resident of this community. He was a farmer. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)

Norma Louise Ross Norma Louise Ross, 89 of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her residence. Born on July 17, 1931 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice Lavina (Ruby) Kelley. Preceded in death by her Husbands: Bruce Lee Ponder in 1961 and Kenneth G. Ross in 1980; Siblings: Earl […] — (Posted November 17, 2020)