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.

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)

Marilyn E. Brown Hensley Marilyn E. Brown Hensley, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, with her son by her side. She was born in Eldorado, OH on May 30, 1933 to Elwood and Sarah (Cromwell) Brown, and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Marilyn was a 1952 graduate […] — (Posted July 15, 2020)

Susan Fairchild Susan Fairchild, formerly of Cambridge City, unexpectedly passed away July 2, 2020 at home in Whitehall MT. Susan was born February 6, 1955, daughter of Emery Rose and the late Billie Isaacs. In addition to her father, Susan is survived by her children: Billy Fairchild of Three Forks MT and Paula Vlach of Willoughby OH, […] — (Posted July 15, 2020)

James Wayne Wagers James Wayne Wagers, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Dayton Veterans Hospital. Born July 3, 1937, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Graden and Emma Barnes Wagers, Jim lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1955. Following service in the U.S. Navy, […] — (Posted July 15, 2020)

Daniel Gene Herr Daniel Gene Herr, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening July 11, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Robert L. and Pat (Bunch) Herr, Daniel was born on November 7, 1957 in New Castle, Indiana. He was a graduate of Tri High School with the class of […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Betsy E. Flamm Betsy E. Flamm, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at Reid Health. Betsy was born in Anna, Illinois, on September 8, 1934, the daughter of George & Ruth Sifford Bacon. Betsy was a homemaker and worked for the US Postal Service for many years before retiring from the Webster, Indiana, Post Office. […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Ruth Elaine (Alexander) Sharp Ruth Elaine (Alexander) Sharp, 87, of Anderson, SC, formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2020. Ruth was born in Middleboro, IN to Herman and Crystal (Lesley) Alexander. She was a 1951 graduate of Whitewater High School (IN). She married John W. Sharp in Middleboro, IN in December, 1951. She was a […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Gary D. Saylor Gary D. Saylor, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born April 19, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marvin and Sudie Morris Saylor, Gary was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1966, where he was a star baseball player. Gary […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Patricia A. Henderson Patricia A. Henderson, age 79, of Cambridge City, IN, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on July 12, 2020, after a short illness. She was born in Clermont, IN, on December 21, 1940, to Kenneth and Oma Seely, and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Patricia graduated from Milton High School in […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Gregory James “Greg” Shock Gregory James “Greg” Shock, 58, passed away Saturday morning July 11 following a brave and dignified battle with cancer. Greg was born in New Castle, Indiana, on September 10, 1961, the son of James E. & Rosetta McKillip Shock. Greg was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. While he was a senior at Northeastern, […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Harley Rachelle Polston Harley Rachelle Polston, 26, of New Castle passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born July 5, 1994 in New Castle to Jeremy and Cindy (West) Polston. Harley was a strong, fun-loving, big hearted girl with a beautiful smile and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was very adventuristic and loved […] — (Posted July 14, 2020)

Teddy Witt Teddy Witt, age 88, of Richmond, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. Born August 12, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter and Grace Judd Witt, Teddy was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. Teddy proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. […] — (Posted July 13, 2020)

Edward B. Scalzo Edward B. Scalzo, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Edward was born on November 8, 1928, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Peter and Florance Benidict Scalzo. He graduated from Bradford High School and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from California Western. […] — (Posted July 12, 2020)