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.

Felton Underwood Felton Underwood, at the age of 79, of Richmond, Indiana, departed Monday, July 13, 2020. Felton was born on August 3, 1940, in Selma, Alabama, but grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He retired from Parker Hannifin in Eaton, Ohio, in February 2007 and was a longtime member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Felton […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

William Charlie Doolin William Charlie Doolin, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home. Born November 30, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to William “Billy” Ratliff and Lucille Doolin, Charlie was a life-long resident of this community. He formerly worked as a truck driver for Allied/Mac Trucking, Inc. Charlie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Marilyn “Pat” Bennett Marilyn “Pat” Bennett, 91, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 20, at Arbor Trace She was born Marilyn H. Branson in Richmond, Indiana on May 27, 1929 to Leslie W. & Arah Beatrice Armacost Branson. Pat attended Richmond High School. She married J.C. Bennett on January 26, 1946. They were blessed […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Donald George Donald George, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Don was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on August 7, 1939, the son of Orlie W. & Lillie Mae King George. He was a 1957 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He married the former Martha Ann “Maggie” Robbins on September 18, […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Charles Marion Byrd Charles Marion Byrd, age 74, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie. Born March 10, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Marion and Margaurite Musselman McGriff Byrd, Charles lived in this community most of his life. He worked odd jobs for many people. Charles enjoyed spending time […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Phyllis Pflum Phyllis Pflum, 80, of Richmond passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the Golden Living Center in Richmond. Funeral arrangements: Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville. will announce when they become available — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Sarah Isabelle Cox Sarah Isabelle Cox, 39, of Connersville passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 20, 1981, the daughter of Garry L. Cox and Annette Sallee Taylor. Sarah was a 2000 graduate of Jay County High School, Portland, Indiana. Sarah loved to cook, sew, needle craft, […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Carolyn J Davis Carolyn J Davis age 82 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born February 26, 1938 in Greenfield, IN the daughter of the late William and Laurel Fletcher Andis. She worked at Wal-Mart retiring in 2007. She enjoyed knitting, board games, fellowshipping with people and lifting up […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Linda L. Stockton Latham Linda L. Stockton Latham, age 74, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born February 3, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Bennie and Elma Stockton. She has been a New Castle resident most of her life and had worked for […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

William Robert “Billy” Thomas William Robert “Billy” Thomas 61 of Richmond died July 21, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Golden Rule. He was born July 3, 1959 in Richmond to William C. and Bessie Chappell Thomas and lived here all his life. Survivors include his father, four sisters Betty Ann Skaggs, Roseanna Murray, Vickie Morris, and Sandra Kay McCoy, […] — (Posted July 22, 2020)

Mark Huston Fox Mark Huston Fox, 91, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Sunday evening, July 19, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born in Connersville on September 2, 1928, one of seven children of John Henry and Ruth (Baber) Fox. He was a 1947 graduate of Connersville High School. On May 12, 1951 he married […] — (Posted July 21, 2020)

John A. Stewart John A. Stewart age 68 of Richmond passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Reid Hospital. John was born Aug. 31, 1951 the son of the late Robert and Velma Stewart. John was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Open Arms Church in New Castle. Survivors include his companion Peggy Prince, […] — (Posted July 21, 2020)

Luther James Jackson Luther James Jackson, 52, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 6, 1967 to Roy and Margaret Smith Jackson in Richmond, Indiana. Luther valued respect, putting his family first, hard work, helping loved ones, and generosity of spirit to others. He spent most […] — (Posted July 20, 2020)

Katy L. (Walker) Dishman Katy L. (Walker) Dishman, 72, of New Castle passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Waters of New Castle. When she entered Heaven, Rachel was standing by the gate waiting for her. She was born February 10, 1948 in Monticello, KY, a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Jones) Dishman. A 1966 graduate […] — (Posted July 20, 2020)

Douglas D. Duffield Douglas D. Duffield, age 72, of Saint Marys, OH and formerly of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. He was born January 23, 1948 in Richmond, IN to the late Junior and Juanita Duffield. Doug retired in 1992 from Belden Wire and Cable of […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Robert Dargie Robert Dargie passed away on Wednesday (July 15, 2020) at home surrounded by family. Robert was born on December 30, 1943 in Richmond, Indiana to William B. and Elizabeth Riley Dargie. Robert is survived by children Mike (Rhonda) Dargie, Mark (Debbie) Dargie, Bruce (Tammy) Dargie, Patrick (Lisa) Dargie, Chris (Erin) Dargie, Mary Beard and Rebecca […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Wayne S. Buckler Wayne S. Buckler, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 28, 1952, in Batesville, Indiana, to Paul R. and Margaret G. Hofer Buckler, Wayne lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School. Wayne […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Alvin Rickey Carter Alvin Rickey Carter, 80, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. He was born April 8, 1940 in New Castle to the late James and Flossie (Bailey) Carter. A veteran of the US Air Force, Alvin retired from the US Post Office in 1997 after 30 years of service. He […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Amanda Jo Floyd Amanda Jo Floyd, age, 41 of Springport, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her childhood home after an extended illness surrounded with loved ones and her closest cousin and best friend, Jessica (Phipps) May. She was born May 5, 1979 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of Shellie Floyd and Margaret (Copley) Guinn. Amanda […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Gary Dean Gary Dean, age 79 of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1941 in New Castle and was the son of Pete and Mary (Smith) Smith. Gary was known to race cars at Mt. Lawn Speedway and enjoyed tinkering around with cars. He was an […] — (Posted July 19, 2020)

Claudia J. Fessler Claudia J. Fessler, age 63, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, July 17, 2020, at her parents’ home surrounded by her family, after a courageous 13-month fight with glioblastoma. Born September 23, 1956, in New Castle, Indiana, to Claude and Rosalee Bane Caudle, Claudia lived in the Greens Fork and Centerville, Indiana, area […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Donald Joseph Market On Wednesday July 15th, 2020 Donald Joseph Market, loving husband, father and papa, passed away in his Lake Wylie, SC home at the age of 62. Don was born on March 28th, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana to Stanley and Carole Ann (Sweet) Market. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, IN. On […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Carolyn Elizabeth Davis Carolyn Elizabeth Davis 75 of Modoc, died July 16, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born January 21, 1945 in Greenville, Ohio to Clarence and Denzil Harvey Brantley and lived in this area all of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dale Michael […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Melanie A. Wells Melanie A. Wells, 56, of Connersville, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Reid Health of Richmond. Melanie was born in Richmond, Indiana, on August 6, 1963, to Sharon Ann Crowe Callahan. She was a graduate from Connersville Senior High School and later attended IU East receiving her associates’ degree as a registered nurse. Melanie enjoyed […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Sandra E. Roseman Sandra E. Roseman, 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born August 11, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Alfred Chris and Lois Lucille (Bartlett) Ayers. She was a member of Foursquare Church. Sandra loved to knit, embroider, sew […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Michael Evan Taylor Michael Evan Taylor, age 58, a resident of Indianapolis, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born August 6, 1961 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Gerald Paul and Norma Fisher Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a 1979 graduate of New […] — (Posted July 17, 2020)

Steven Douglas Fowler Steven Douglas Fowler, 49, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1971 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Roger and Micki (Alexander) Fowler. Doug enjoyed playing guitar, shooting guns, golfing, fishing, listening to music, but most of all […] — (Posted July 16, 2020)

Benjamin James Coleman Benjamin James Coleman, 34, of Indianapolis and formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson after being struck by a car. He was born February 3, 1986 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Dan Coleman and Cheri Werking. An avid fisherman and loved playing basketball. Growing […] — (Posted July 16, 2020)

Beverly J. (Fairchild) Davidson Beverly J. (Fairchild) Davidson, 73, of New Castle gained her heavenly wings, surrounded by her loving family early Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020. She was born March 13, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Robert Thurman and Marilyn Jo (Clements) Rigney. She had been employed at Kenny Eaton’s bakery, the Henry […] — (Posted July 16, 2020)

Roy William Smith Roy William Smith, 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on July 10, 2020. After a lengthy battle with cancer, he spent his final days at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Russell and Elaine Smith, on September 21, 1951 in Kankakee, Illinois. Roy graduated from East Ridge High School in […] — (Posted July 15, 2020)