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.

Janice E. Smith Janice E. Smith passed away on March, 30, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday September 13th from 2pm-5pm at Farmland Friends Church with a eulogy being given at 4pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests attendees bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Farmland Friends Food Pantry. Janice was […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Lannie Mae Shaffer Lannie Mae Shaffer, age 104, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Reid Health. Born August 3, 1916, in Bristol, Virginia, to Walter C. and Bertha Willis Taylor, Lannie lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She worked at Atlas Underwear. Lannie attended the United Pentecostal Church in Winchester, Indiana. She […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Charles L. “Chuck” Martin, Jr. On Thursday, August 27th, 2020, Charles L. “Chuck” Martin, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at age 65 in the comfort of his home. Chuck was born on December 13th, 1954 in Victorville, CA, to Charles L. Martin Sr. and Betty Martin. He received an Associate’s Degree in electronics from Ivy Tech and went […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Dianne Marie (Taylor) Liford Dianne Marie (Taylor) Liford, 78, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, August 31st, 2020. Born February 8, 1942, in Richmond to Robert L. and Mary Catharine Taylor, Dianne spent time living in both Richmond and Homestead, Florida. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Dianne spent […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Wilma “Jean” Clower Wilma “Jean” Clower, 91, Edgewater, FL, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. Jean was born in Adamsville, TN to Dewey and Beulah Luttrell and lived in Knoxville, TN until marrying Harold Clower and moving to Richmond, IN. She worked at Belden Wire and Cable in Richmond for over 40 years before […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Nancy Sue Geier Nancy Sue Geier, 70, passed away on August 5, 2020. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 22, 1950. Nancy was a long time owner of Mack’s Place and moved to Palm Harbor, Florida in 2008 to be closer to her family and the warm weather. She enjoyed basking in the sun and her […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Patty Ann Talbott Patty Ann Talbott, 86, formerly of Orlando and New Castle, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at The Enclave of Saxony, in Fishers. She was born on April 30, 1934 in Dudley Township, Indiana, a daughter of the late Paul Alexander and Frieda Mae (Somers) Nation. Patty attended New Castle High […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Fannie Beall Fannie Beall, 91, of Shelbyville died Friday afternoon September, 4, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov 8, 1928 in Albany, KY to Casher and Mabel (Frogge) Smith. She moved to Henry County as a child where she lived her entire life until August of 2019 when she moved to […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Leslie E. Hilbert Leslie E. Hilbert, 92, of Bristol, Virginia, formerly of Richmond, died September 2 at the Rehab Center of Bristol, of COVID19. He was born August 31, 1928, to James M. and Estella R. Thompson Hilbert in Jennings County, Indiana. Les graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1945 and attended the University of Cincinnati. He served […] — (Posted September 4, 2020)

Shirley A. Malloris Shirley A. Malloris 85 of Indianapolis, formerly of Richmond died August 30, 2020, at University Heights Health and Living Center. She was born August 26, 1935, in Richmond to Antonio and Dorothy Fratellio Malloris and had lived in Indianapolis 65 years. She retired from the Indiana State Police and was a member of the Creek […] — (Posted September 4, 2020)

Kenneth E. Clarke Kenneth E. Clarke, 50, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born on June 12, 1970 in Wayne County Indiana to Hazel Fortner and Joey Clarke. Kenneth was a resident of the Centerville and Richmond, Indiana area most of his life. He was well known for laying ceramic, hardwood and marble […] — (Posted September 4, 2020)

Jerry “Butch” Stoots Jerry “Butch” Stoots was known for his beautiful Dahlia flower arrangements accented with a Peacock feather. Butch grew flowers and would bless folks in nursing homes, hospitals, at funerals or for “just because,” with these arrangements. He raised peacocks, and many different farm animals over the years at the farm. Butch passed away Wednesday September […] — (Posted September 4, 2020)

Vicki K. Wehrley Vicki K. Wehrley, age 63, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Vicki was born on June 17, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, and was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was lovingly raised by her mother and adoptive father, Mildred and Kenneth Mantooth. Vicki loved […] — (Posted September 4, 2020)

Eileen Hibbard Eileen Hibbard, age 80, Richmond, passed away on Monday (August 31, 2020) at Reid Health. Eileen was born on July 8, 1940 in Alexandria, Indiana to Nolan and Ruth Hyers Way. She was a 1952 graduate from Marion High School. Eileen married the love of her life, Carlo Hibbard, on January 26, 1970 in Manchester, […] — (Posted September 3, 2020)

Carolyn Wickersham McCollum Ferguson Carolyn Wickersham McCollum Ferguson. Born January 26, 1930; died August 31, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana, where she had been a resident for several years. She was 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. McCollum and the late William Ferguson. Survived by her children, Vickie (William L.) Townsend; […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Carolyn J. Frame Carolyn J. Frame 77 of Richmond died August 27, 2020 at Arbor Trace. She was born February 21, 1943 in Richmond to Herbert and Vera Lehman Hackman and lived here all her life. She retired from Friends Fellowship Community. Carolyn is survived by her son Rick (Lisa) Frame, step-children Cim, Tonya, and Brad, her grandchildren […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Jean C. Kurtis Jean C. Kurtis 92 of Richmond died August 30, 2020, at Rosebud Village after a long illness. She was born September 26, 1927 in Great Neck, New York to J. Edward and Lillian Rogers Cummins and moved to Richmond from White Plains, New York 10 years ago. She retired from the White Plains Public Library. […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Evelyn “Gigi” Haggard Evelyn “Gigi” Haggard, 78, of Richmond passed away on August 30, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home. She was born January 7, 1942 in Richmond, IN to the late Nathan and Nannie Anderson. On October 20, 1962, she married her loving husband, Ned Haggard. She worked at Reid Memorial Hospital during her first year […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Marvin Luellen Marvin Luellen, 95 passed away September 1, 2020 in the home that he and his wife, June, built on the farm in 1959. He was born in Henry County to Iver and Bertha (Shinn) Luellen on June 16, 1925. He lived in the Mooreland area his entire life, attended Blountsville School and graduated from Mooreland […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Emetta (Mays) Sizemore Emetta (Mays) Sizemore, 81, passed away Saturday August 29, 2020, at her home in Connersville, Indiana. Emetta was born on January 27, 1939, in McKee, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Caner and Rosa Gray Mays. Emetta married the late Alfred Lucas Sizemore, on March 12, 1960 and they were able to spend […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Joy (Sturgill) Staton Joy (Sturgill) Staton, 84, of Destin, FL, formerly of New Castle, passed away early Saturday morning, August 29, 2020, at Brookdale of Destin. She was born on July 4, 1936 at Henry County Hospital, the only child of the late Roy Sturgill and Dorothy (Arrowood) Sturgill Hurst. Joy married the love of her life, Ralph […] — (Posted September 2, 2020)

Theresa M. Grubbs Theresa M. Grubbs, 58 of Richmond, Indiana died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at home. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Friday September 4, 2020 in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is noon until the time of services Friday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo where a memorial fund will be established. Online condolences can be made at […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Betty Jane Strzelecki It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother, Betty Jane Strzelecki (née Westendorf) on Saturday, August 29th due to complications of dementia and longevity. Betty was a native of Richmond, Indiana, and a daughter to the late Clarence and Helen Westendorf. Left to mourn her passing are; her daughters, […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Marilyn Waterman Marilyn Waterman passed away peacefully on August 22, 2020. Her last residence was at Foulk Manor. She previously resided in Middletown, DE, Yardley, PA and West Chester, PA. Marilyn was born ln Indiana and attended Indiana University where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She and her husband Richard moved to Pennsylvania in […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Irene Murray Irene Murray 86 of Richmond passed away on August 28, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born November 28, 1933, in Jackson County, Kentucky to Dan and Flora Hensley Deaton and lived here most of her life. She married William D. Murray in 1951 and moved to Richmond. Irene was blessed with three children Thomas, […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Shirley Jean Warth Shirley Jean Warth, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, August 31, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia, due to complications of kidney failure. Born July 4, 1935, near Monticello, Kentucky, Shirley was the daughter of the late James Chester and Edna Matthews Dunnington. She was a faithful Christian and member of Sylvan Nook Church of Christ […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Harold Eugene Pickering Harold Eugene Pickering, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Rosebud Village. Harold was born on March 11, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Ivan T. and Mabel M. Gray Pickering. If you have any information regarding Harold’s family, please call (765) 966-0596 — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Jonathan Blake Farmer Jonathan Blake Farmer, 23, of Liberty, passed away unexpectedly due to an epileptic seizure on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on March 28, 1997, in Oxford, Ohio, and is the son of Michael Farmer and Wanda Reece Farmer. He participated with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jonathan really […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Hazel B. Berry Hazel B. Berry, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Reid Health. Born December 7, 1927, in Verona, Kentucky, to Howe and Reba Kite Hood, Hazel lived in Richmond most of her life. She lovingly raised her family and, later in life, worked at Hills’ Roses, from where she retired. Hazel […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)

Helen L. Longnecker Helen L. Longnecker, 82, passed away at her home early Saturday morning August 29, 2020, with her children at her side. A daughter of the late William and Leora (Miller) Biermeier, Helen was born in Wonewoc, Wisconsin on August 22, 1938. Helen graduated from Wonewoc High School and has been a member of the Cambridge […] — (Posted September 1, 2020)