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.

Erma I. Swift Erma I. Swift, 86, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on June 6, 1933, in Albany, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Claude and Callie (Cooper) Sidwell. Erma was a true example of a Proverbs […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Jerry D. Ballenger Jerry D. Ballenger, 82, of New Castle, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 20, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late Samuel D. and Emma (Pryor) Ballenger. Jerry retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle in 2001 following 33 ½ years of service. While […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Dorinda Malvina Sturgeon Dorinda Malvina Sturgeon, 50, of Connersville passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born on June 23, 1969 to Elmer L. and Anna Mae (Barber) May in Connersville. She was a 1987 graduate of Connersville High School. Dorinda was employed for Visteon for a number of years, and she also drove a senior van […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Josephine Cole-Peavie N. Josephine “Gorman” Cole Peavie, age 82 of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 8, 1937 in New Castle the daughter of Ed and Dorothy Dewitt Gorman. She worked in Dietary at the Henry County Hospital and was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Tony “Dave” Ashcraft Tony “Dave” Ashcraft, 67, of Richmond died May 19, 2020 at Reid Health. He was born September 26, 1952 in Ravina, Kentucky to Jesse and Mary Reed Ashcraft and lived here most of his life. He worked in auto sales. Dave enjoyed working on cars and watching old western movies. Survivors include his wife of […] — (Posted May 24, 2020)

Mary Edith (Flynn) Humble Mary Edith (Flynn) Humble, 87 of New Castle joined her heavenly family in glory on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born January 16, 1933 in Worthington, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Dewey Flynn and Thelma Constance Taylor (Flynn) Davis, step daughter of Leo C. Davis. A devoted pastor’s […] — (Posted May 22, 2020)

Bernida Ilene Cook Bernida Ilene Cook, 67, went home to be with the Lord and her husband on Thursday evening May 21, 2020. Bernida was born in Kentucky on August 12, 1952 to the late Virdest and Lillie Mae (Duncan) Logan. Formerly of the Knightstown area, she has lived in Lewisville since 1985. She retired from the Indiana […] — (Posted May 22, 2020)

Penny Isaacs Penny Isaacs, 71, of Richmond passed away May 19, 2020 at her home after a long illness. She was born April 1, 1949 in Richmond to J. W. and Myrble Thomas Clark and lived here all of her life. She retired from Kemper/MasterBrand Cabinets; after retirement she worked at Reid Health in the house keeping […] — (Posted May 21, 2020)

Sammy R. Maxwell Sammy R. Maxwell, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 10, 1940, in Madisonville, Tennessee, to Robert W. and Nellie G. Isbill Maxwell, Sammy lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. Sammy served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Dana […] — (Posted May 20, 2020)

Herbert “Tom” Burch, 73, of Connersville passed away May 15, 2020 at Arbor Trace, Richmond, where he had been a resident for several months. One of four children, Tom was born to Thomas and Jeanette (Greene) Burch in Franklin County. He was a 1965 graduate of Brookville High School. He was married to Cynthia Elaine […] — (Posted May 20, 2020)

Eric Morton Eric Morton, age 61, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis. Eric was born on September 26, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Aster and Polly Magard Morton. He was a 1977 graduate of New Palestine High School. Eric moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1989. […] — (Posted May 20, 2020)

Annabel Black Annabel Black, 96, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, May 17, at Reid Health. She was born November 6, 1923 in Darke County, Ohio to Van Bennett and Ethel Mae Miller Wilcox. She was a 1941 graduate of Hollansburg High School. Mrs. Black attended the United Church of Christ. She worked 18 years at the […] — (Posted May 19, 2020)

Vida O. Hilbert Vida O. Hilbert, 89, of New Castle, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at Heritage House of New Castle. A memorial service for Vida will be announced at a future date. — (Posted May 19, 2020)

Shelli Kae Winchester Petty Shelli Kae Winchester Petty, age 57, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday May 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1962 in New Castle IN, a daughter of the late John R. and Marjorie Flynn Winchester. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and had resided in New […] — (Posted May 19, 2020)

Shirley Ann Duncan Shirley Ann Duncan, 82, of Connersville passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. She was born July 31, 1937 to Ruth Louise Meyers in New Salem, Indiana. On June 15, 1951, Shirley married Stanley Glenn Duncan, a native of Connersville. Mr. Duncan passed away on March 29, 1998. Shirley spent most […] — (Posted May 19, 2020)

Margaret A. Jackson-Uhl Margaret A. Jackson-Uhl, 86, of Richmond died at her home May 18, 2020 after a short illness. She was born March 27, 1934 in Richmond to Gordon and Clara Belle Austill Smith and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo and cooking, and loved her family. Survivors include her five […] — (Posted May 19, 2020)

Joyce Glazier Joyce Glazier, 97, of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born in Wayne County, Kentucky to Bill and Ethel Anderson. Joyce worked for many years at New Castle Truckstop, where she met her husband, George. She never had any children but if you asked, she would […] — (Posted May 18, 2020)

Marvin D. Wilson Marvin D. Wilson, 84, Greens Fork, went to heaven on May 16, 2020, from the comfort of his home. He was born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Wayne County to Horace and Frances (Fouts) Wilson. Marvin graduated from Greens Fork High School in 1953 and International Barber and Journeyman School in Indianapolis in 1955. He […] — (Posted May 18, 2020)

Jerry Wadsworth MILTON – Jerry Wadsworth, 76, passed away Sunday evening May 10, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Henry Emmet and Margaret (Brandenburg) Wadsworth, Jerry was born at home in Kentucky on May 29, 1943. Formerly of Cambridge City, he has made his home in Milton for the past 20 […] — (Posted May 18, 2020)

Irvin “Buddy” Collins Irvin “Buddy” Collins, 85, Connersville, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born to William and Jeneve Willis Collins on January 17, 1935. He attended Connersville High School where he met Lois Rader. After 20 years of being apart, Buddy and Lois married in Jellico, Tennessee in 1972. Buddy operated […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Jeremy Lee Ross Jeremy Lee Ross, age 35, passed away on May 14, 2020, with his family at his side. He was born on July 11, 1984 in Richmond, Indiana. Jeremy attended Lincoln High School and went on to work as a pipe layer for the gas utility company. When Jeremy was not spending time with his longtime […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Otis Wesby Otis Wesby, age 50, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Reid Health. Otis was born on January 20, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, to James Wesby. Survivors include his cousin, Della Wesby of Muncie and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Evonne Kirby; father; two brothers; and […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Daniel Lee Kindley Daniel Lee Kindley, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 8, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Clayton and Doris Louise Hodson Kindley, Dan grew up in Abington, Indiana, and was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School. Dan served […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Carroll E Densmore Carroll E Densmore, 85, passed away peacefully Monday May 11, 2020 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, IN. He was born September 10, 1934 in Richmond, IN son of the late Ernest W. and Mabel L. Albertson Densmore. Carroll graduated from Lynn High School in 1952, he took a farm related course at Purdue. He […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Robert L. Jones Robert L. Jones, age 86, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Born January 30, 1934, in Saxton, Kentucky, to George and Anna “Edna” Bird Jones, Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1951. Bob retired from […] — (Posted May 17, 2020)

Craig Alan Harris Craig Alan Harris, 36, of Connersville passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born June 6, 1983 in Connersville, the younger of two sons of Donald Wayne Harris, Sr. and Pamela Jean (Clark) Harris. He was a 2002 graduate of Connersville High School. Craig enjoyed working in construction for residential and commercial projects. Over […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)

Ellen June Doty (EJ) Ellen June Doty (EJ), 83, went to heaven at her home at Robin Run Village in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born on May 26, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a daughter of Paul Christian Paulson and Ellen Lisa Victoria Kristenson Paulson. She married Roger F. Doty on July […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)

Edward A. “Ed” Clinton Edward A. “Ed” Clinton, 79, of Straughn passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born April 13, 1941 in New Castle, son of the late James T. and Clara B. (McWilliams) Clinton. Ed lived most of his life in the New Castle, Spiceland and Straughn communities. Ed […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)

Ronnda Rivé Clarkson Ronnda Rivé Clarkson, 55, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. She was born April 16, 1965 in New Castle, the daughter of Thomas and RuthAnn (Wildey) Wimmer. She was active in the Mt. Summit Christian Church where she had previously served as a deacon. She […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)

Sandi G. Jacobs Sandi G. Jacobs, age 58 a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born April 2, 1962 in Rushville, IN a daughter of the late Ralph and Janet Jeffries Jacobs. She had resided in New Castle most of her life and was a homemaker. Sandi loved family […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)