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.

Jeffery Alan Blackburn Jeffery Alan Blackburn, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Reid Health after a short battle with cancer. Born February 10, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to James A. and Charlotte Ann Witter Blackburn, Jeff was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1975. Jeff retired […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

June A. Lewis Mrs. June A. Lewis, 84, Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 20. She was born June A. Fackson in Richmond, Indiana on March 13, 1936, the daughter of Carter & Loma Goens Fackson. June was a 1954 graduate of Whitewater High School. After a semester at IU, June began a career as […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Sara Lou Stonerock Sara Lou Stonerock, 88, a gracious, pleasant, loving woman with strong inner strength that served her well during her life departed this life on October 20, 2020 at Addison Place Assisted Living in new Castle. The first born of J. Fred and Eula Purvis Masengale, Sara was born on February 27, 1932 in New Castle. […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Donita K. “Bug” Darling Donita K. “Bug” Darling, 71, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 1, 1949 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Homer and Justine (Douglas) Keaton. She retired from CMI Corporation in Parker City where she had been employed as a welder. […] — (Posted October 23, 2020)

Frieda W. Brandenburg Frieda W. Brandenburg, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 10, 1921, at home outside of Milton, Indiana, to Herman B. and Naomi Bertsch Wolford, Frieda was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a 1939 graduate of Boston High School in Indiana. Frieda […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Joseph George Fessler Joseph George Fessler, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center. Born August 27, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter George and Joyce Ann Edwards Fessler, Joe lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High School. Joe served in the […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Rebecca (Becky) L. Campbell Rebecca (Becky) L Campbell went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020 at the age of 72. She was born on August 22, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana to Roy L and Ruth Moore. Becky leaves behind to cherish her memories of her, her mother; loving husband of 20 years Douglas Campbell; […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Mary Lee Blackburn Mary Lee Blackburn peacefully passed away October 7, 2020 with her lifetime love and husband Russell C. Blackburn by her side. She was 87. Born to John C. Vallandingham and Margaret Bulmer Vallandingham in Richmond, Indiana, she graduated from Richmond High School as a scholar athlete. She cashiered at a grocery store, and then moved […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Margaret Ann Smith Lacey Margaret Ann Smith Lacey, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community from complications associated with dementia. Margaret was born on July 9, 1936, on a farm outside What Cheer, Iowa. Her family was active in Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) Society of Friends. Margaret graduated from Scattergood Friends School […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Alma Lena Allen Alma Lena Allen, age 95, of Lynn, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Randolph Nursing Home. Born April 6, 1925, in Rockcastle, Kentucky, to James T. and Arminda Hale Miller, Alma lived in Lynn since 1945. She sewed for ten years at Kabert Industries and worked at Richmond Glove Factory for two years. Alma […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Curtis Allan Rosar Curtis Allan Rosar, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully Monday, October 19, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 1, 1939, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to George Curtis and Marian Louise Allan Rosar, Allan was a life-long resident of Richmond. After graduating from Richmond High School in 1958, Allan earned a degree in industrial engineering from […] — (Posted October 22, 2020)

Mary Ellen Hart Jones Longtime Connersville resident, Mary Ellen Hart Jones, 97, left this earth October 14, 2020. She was born June 3, 1923 in New Castle, Indiana to Howard Wayne and Lola Viola Taylor Hart. After graduating from New Castle High School, she married Robin Hiatt Jones on 24 Sep 1942. A devoted wife and mother, Mary Ellen […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Mary Kay Lacy Mary Kay Lacy, 82, a longtime resident of Spiceland, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 3, 1938 in New Castle, the daughter of Roscoe and Pervia (Zimmerman) Davis. Mary Kay was a high school graduate of Mays High School and a lifelong member of Center […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Sharon K. Fallon Sharon K. Fallon, 77, of Straughn passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born April 30, 1943 in Kennard to the late Jesse Donald and Ruth (Olden) Hagerman. She graduated in 1961 from New Castle Chrysler High School. Sharon work at Indiana Bell/AT&T for 25 years and retired at the age of 50. She […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Hazel Abney Vanzant Hazel Abney Vanzant, 93, of New Paris, Ohio, and formerly of Mount Vernon, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on October 18, 2020, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana with her children by her side. Hazel was born December 7, 1926, in Flint, Michigan to the late Ernest T. Abney and Pearl (Laswell) Abney Gullett. […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Ruth Ellen Railsback Ruth Ellen Railsback, 96, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born on June 17, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana to Emmett & Marie Kidwell Faucett. She was a 1942 graduate of Richmond High School. She married John S. Railsback on March 23, 1953. They were blessed […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Richard M. Clay Richard M. Clay, age 90, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 1:20 PM in Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 28, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana to Lawrence and Marie (Sparks) Clay. He was raised in Richmond, Indiana then moved to Greenville, Ohio before moving to the Warsaw area in […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Patricia Ann “Patty” Wright Young Patricia Ann “Patty” Wright Young, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born July 13, 1944, in San Diego, California, to Gerald Ray and Margaret Ann Harrington Wright, Patty lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1962, attended […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Gertrude Faye Newton Gertrude Faye Newton, age 91 of Richmond passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 18, 2020, October 18, 2020. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 28, 1929, to the late James and Carrie Matthews. Gertrude was preceded in death by her two sisters, Ruth Moore and Lucy Bowman; two daughters, Sylvia Newton and […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Cynthia Marie “Cindy” Henson Cynthia Marie “Cindy” Henson, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Milton on Thursday afternoon October 15, 2020. Cindy was born in California on August 8, 1958. She was raised in California and graduated from Westminster High School and attended Golden West College in California. She moved to the Western Wayne community in May […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Berneil Baxter Berneil Baxter, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Berneil was born on March 26, 1925, to Raymond and Flossie Ochsenrider Heller on their farm near Bluffton, Indiana, the middle of five children. An event that greatly influenced Berneil’s life was the death of her beloved “Daddy” when […] — (Posted October 21, 2020)

Irene C. Boesch Irene C. Boesch passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2020. Irene was born in Pennsylvania on November 25th, 1925 to Leo and Connie Faiola. She was raised in Niagara Falls, New York, and moved to New York City in her early 20’s to study Art. She lived an incredible life, and came from a large […] — (Posted October 20, 2020)

Rev. Norman Palmer Retired pastor and evangelist, Rev. Norman Palmer, 91, of Franklin, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, October 18, 2020 at Life’s Journey of Avon. He was born July 6, 1929 in Iron County, Missouri, a son of the late Walter and Zella (Hamilton) Palmer. One of 11 children raised on […] — (Posted October 20, 2020)

Jeremy Kyle Barber Jeremy Kyle Barber, age 46, a resident of Spiceland, Indiana and formerly of New Castle, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 12, 1974 in New Castle, Indiana and was a son of Frank D. and Vicki Johnson Barber. Jeremy was a 1992 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted October 20, 2020)

Patrick Ray “Pat” Corn Patrick Ray “Pat” Corn, age 61, a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 27, 1958 in Rushville, Indiana, a son of the late Lloyd and Vivian Ruble Corn. He had resided in Rush County […] — (Posted October 20, 2020)

Bonnie L. Resh Bonnie L. Resh, 86, of Richmond, died October 17, 2020, at her home. She was born March 18, 1934, in Berne, Indiana to Leonard F. and Clara Isabelle Nagle Jolly; she grew up in Celina, OH. She retired as a bookkeeper after working for Gordon Gray Glass Company, Cormican Glassworks Company, and DoubleTree Farm Implements. […] — (Posted October 20, 2020)

Deborah (Debbie) Sue Petitt Deborah (Debbie) Sue Petitt died unexpectedly in her home on October 14, 2020 in Richmond, Indiana. Deborah was born July 23, 1963 to Winford Petitt and Wanda (Kenny) Drook of Richmond, Indiana. Debbie attended and graduated from Richmond High School. She worked for Economy Plumbers for several years as a secretary for her dad. Deborah […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)

Donna J. Necessary Donna J. Necessary, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Reid Health. Born August 30, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rex T. and Jewel L. Everman Gifford, Donna was a life-long resident of this community. She attended Richmond High School. Donna worked at Wayne Works for 18 years and previously worked […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)

Virginia Lee (Cox) McKinney Virginia Lee (Cox) McKinney was born May 25, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana. The daughter of Roy Lee Cox and Verna Belle Abrams Cox. Lived in Richmond, Indiana. Attended Living Faith Church of God. Graduate of Centerville High School class of 1962. Retired from Wayne County Courthouse, Richmond, Indiana. Hobbies include crocheting, playing the piano and […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)

Elinor G. Troupe Elinor G. Troupe, 95, of New Castle passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born February 3, 1925 in Norristown, PA to the late William and Daisy (Gaynor) Garrett. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in Norristown, PA. Elinor married John Troupe on December 25, 1949 in Broomall, […] — (Posted October 18, 2020)