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.

Abigail “Abby” Evelyn McFeely Abigail “Abby” Evelyn McFeely, 50, Connersville, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief and sudden illness. She was surrounded by family and received her Last Rites from Fr. Jude, hospital chaplain. Abby was born on December 31, 1969 in Richmond, Indiana, where she grew up with her […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

Glen Abrams Glen Abrams, longtime resident of New Castle, passed away on May 26, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabiliatation Center due to complications of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on March 11, 1942, the son of Vertis and Georgia Abrams who have predeceased him. He was a 1960 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, and […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

Dorothy L. Kincaid Dorothy L. Kincaid, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born May 30, 1938, in Carrollton, Kentucky, to Carl and Ruby Hartman Goins, Dorothy lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from the Richmond State Hospital in June 2003, where she served as a dietary aide for […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

William Woodson Frazier William Woodson Frazier, 92, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, May 28, 2020, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Connersville. One of two children of Claude Esther and Alberta “Bertie” Holland Frazier, William was born on February 7, 1928 in London, Kentucky and moved to Indiana when he was 18 years old. On October 8, 1949, […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

Michael Dennis Sayre Michael Dennis Sayre, 66, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2020, after an extended illness of COPD and Emphysema, in his home in New Castle, IN. Michael was born May 21, 1954, a son of the late Lawrence M Sayre and Esta Mae Sayre. If Michael wasn’t out on the water […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

Donald Howard Evans Donald Howard Evans, previously of Sulphur Springs, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Muncie. He was born August 29, 1933 in Byrdstown, TN, the son of the late Fred W. and Mary A. (Huddleston) Evans. Don was a 1954 graduate of Chrysler High School. He served in the Army from 1955 […] — (Posted May 30, 2020)

Ivan A Flaugh Ivan A Flaugh, 78, died May 6, 2020 at his residence in Winchester, Indiana. Ivan was born January 12, 1942, to John Albert and Doris (Wright) Flaugh, also of Winchester, Indiana. He graduated from Lynn High School in 1960 and with an undergraduate teaching degree from Ball State in 1964. He returned to Ball State […] — (Posted May 29, 2020)

John Andrew “Andy” Sexton John Andrew “Andy” Sexton, 38, of Losantville, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at Reid Health. He was born in Winchester on October 13, 1981. A memorial service for Andy will be announced at a later date. — (Posted May 28, 2020)

William L. “Bill” Brown William L. “Bill” Brown, 92, longtime resident of Hagerstown, passed away in Madisonville, KY on May 26, 2020. Bill was born in Seymour, Indiana on August 5, 1927 to the late Carlos and Gertrude Brown. He was a 1945 graduate of Seymour High School. After high school, Bill joined the Navy, ran his father’s car […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Phyllis Lee Lakes Phyllis Lee Lakes, 92, of Hagerstown, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Arbor Trace, where she had resided for the past several weeks. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 21, 1928 to Margaret and Joseph Stein. She was former owner of The Herb Farm of Hagerstown. Phyllis volunteered at Huddleston House Farm Museum, […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Jordan Elaine Lambert-Burdge Jordan Elaine Lambert-Burdge, 27, of Connersville passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband while surrounded by her devoted family, Monday afternoon, May 25, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born October 27, 1992 in Oxford, the daughter of Alicia Ann (McFerrin) Lambert. Jordan was a 2011 graduate of Connersville High School, and […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Betty J Morgan Betty J Morgan, age 88 of New Castle passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehab Center. She was born September 19, 1931 in New Castle the daughter of the late Bascom and Minnie Dicken Witham. She worked at Firestone for many years before retiring. Also, she attended Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include her […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Tom Kelly Tom Kelly was born on June 6, 1937 in Port Huron, Michigan to Jacob and Florence Kelly (Kieliszewski), both of whom preceded him in death. His wife Nancy, died in April 2002. Tom graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1955 and enrolled at Eastern Michigan College of Commerce in the fall of 1955 to […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Mary Patricia Herr Mary Patricia Herr, 85, passed away early Wednesday morning May 27, 2020 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Alonzo and Stella (Murray) Bunch, Mary Patricia was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 5, 1935. She was a graduate of New Castle High School with the class of […] — (Posted May 28, 2020)

Micah Wyatt Micah Wyatt as born 2/29/1992 in Richmond Indiana. The son of Shawna Gray and Jeffrey Wyatt. Micah was found overdosed on 5/23/2020, after an exhausting battle with addiction. Micah’s love for Jesus, serving others, loving his family and friends…that was his true heart. Knowing he is dancing with Jesus, knowing his addiction fight is over, […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Zane Thomas Bowlin Zane Thomas Bowlin, 81, of Richmond, IN, formerly of Modoc, IN passed away early Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Forest Park Assisted Living Center of Richmond, IN. He was born March 9, 1939 in Morehead, KY the son of Emerald and Mary Alice (Smith) Bowlin. Zane retired in 2012 from Matthews International, as a lifelong […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Robert E. Myers Robert E. Myers, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on December 27, 1927 in Wayne County to Herbert E. and Edith Mae (Pierce) Myers and lived all his life in this area. Bob was a Wampus Cat and graduated in […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Helen V. Foutz Helen V. Foutz, 95, a long time Hagerstown resident, passed away of Saturday, May 23, 2020, at The Waters of New Castle, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in Wayne County on September 24, 1924 to Milo and Grace (Cochren) Routh. She was a 1942 graduate of Losantville School. […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Richard W. Winters Richard W. Winters, age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home. Born June 23, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Sharon Lucille Bicknell Winters, Rick lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1994 graduate of Richmond High School, where he was a student manager for football, […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Marija Marku Marija Marku, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Marija was born on September 20, 1930, in Delaj, Yugoslavia, to Pjeter and Tereze Ivezaj Lucaj. She had lived in Richmond since 2008. Marija was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Barbara Jean Gray Barbara Jean Gray, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at her home. Born September 16, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to J.R. and Reba N. Moore Whitehead, Barbara was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School. Barbara most recently was a Public Health Nurse Surveyor for the Indiana […] — (Posted May 27, 2020)

Paul William Hicks Paul William Hicks, 82, formerly of Hagerstown, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home in Little Rock Arkansas on May 24, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1937 in Milton, Indiana. Paul worked at the Second National Bank of Richmond, Indiana for 35 years. He began his banking career as a teller at the […] — (Posted May 26, 2020)

Jason Duane Terhaar Jason Duane Terhaar, 38, of Richmond Passed away May 23, 2020. He was born July 13, 1981 in Richmond to Cindy Rhoades and lived in Estes Park, Colorado until 2006 when he moved back to Richmond. Jason loved spending time with his nieces and he loved animals. He is survived by his grandfather Joe Terhaar […] — (Posted May 26, 2020)

Gerald Gilliam Sublett Gerald Gilliam Sublett, 86, of New Castle, and formerly of Indianapolis, died early on the morning of Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Ben Eugene and Lucille Sublett. Gerald joined the US Marine Corps at age 17 and […] — (Posted May 26, 2020)

Dale Alan Batt Dale Alan Batt, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born November 28, 1956 in New Castle to the late Howard and Donna (Gordon) Batt. He was a veteran of the US Army where he was stationed in Kansas. Dale had been employed at Auto Car […] — (Posted May 25, 2020)

Mary Elizabeth Hunt Mary Elizabeth Hunt, 64, passed away Tuesday evening May 19, 2020 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Albert V. and Wilma F. (Dorgan) Cole, Mary Elizabeth was born in Muncie, Indiana on April 30, 1956. She was a graduate of Tri High School and attended Ball State University. […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Joseph W. Russell Joseph W. Russell, born on October 27, 1927, in Brownstown Indiana, died due to an extended illness at his residence at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond Indiana on May 20, 2020 at the age of 92. Joseph graduated from Brownstown High School and attended Indiana Central College. He also had an Honorable Discharge from the […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Frederick “Fred” C. Abernathy Frederick “Fred” C. Abernathy, 63, of Liberty, passed away on May 19, 2020 while a patient at Reid health in Richmond, IN. Fred was born on August 7, 1956 in Connersville, IN and is the son of the late Mervin and Evelyn (Eschelman) Abernathy. On June 6, 1976, he married Susie Gross. They shared nearly […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Charles K. Robinson Charles K. Robinson, Jr., 91 years old, died peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home in Pompano Beach, FL. A native of Richmond, IN, he was born on August 2,1928 and was the great-great grandson of Francis W. Robinson who established Robinson Machine Works in Richmond in 1842. He was president and chairman […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Joe Anne Radigan Joe Anne Radigan, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Reid Health. Joe Anne was born on July 22, 1937, in Greenville, Ohio, to Richard Andrew and Mary Ellen Hagarman Kiser. She was a 1955 graduate of Greenville High School. Joe Anne moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1970. She formerly […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)