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.

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)

Arthur Grant Musick Jr. Arthur Grant Musick Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1949, to Arthur and Phoebe Musick in Portsmouth, Ohio. Arthur was a resident of Wayne County. He had an Associate’s Degree in Electronics; and was a 40 year employee of GTE/Verizon. Arthur was a Navy Veteran […] — (Posted May 15, 2020)

Susan DeCamp Susan DeCamp passed away on May 3, 2020 at home. Susan was born on December 25, 1955 to Georgia and Raymond Breaker in Anderson, Indiana. Susan graduated high school in Winchester, Indiana. She worked at Lobdell for 20 years. After which she received her Registered Nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College. She then worked […] — (Posted May 14, 2020)

Thomas Kevin Burk Thomas Kevin Burk, 57, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay, following a lengthy illness. Tom was born November 1, 1962 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Thomas E. Burk and Dorothy J. (Burke) Burk. Tom attended elementary school in New Castle, Indiana, and then moved […] — (Posted May 14, 2020)

Verda I. Huddleston Verda I. Huddleston, 97, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning May 13, 2020 at the Waters of New Castle. A daughter of the late Jesse and Julia (Petty) Huddleston, Verda was born in Straughn, Indiana on October 25, 1922. She was a graduate of Straughn High School in 1940. Verda was a lifelong resident of […] — (Posted May 14, 2020)

Bertha Ray Bertha Ray, 96, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born October 27, 1923 in New Castle, a daughter of the late George W. and Edna (Sumpter) Burden. She was a lifetime New Castle resident and a 1942 New […] — (Posted May 14, 2020)

Neva Ilene Campbell Sears Neva Ilene Campbell Sears, 96, of New Castle, IN passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 21, 1924 on a farm near Rogersville to the late Roscoe and Jessie McAllister Campbell. She was a 1942 graduate of Center High School. She worked for Ball State University for several […] — (Posted May 14, 2020)

David William Hornsby David William Hornsby, 64, of Everton passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He had been in failing health for several months. David was born August 24, 1955 in Rushville, Indiana to Gale and Juanita Francis (Nolty) Hornsby. He was a 1973 graduate of Connersville High School. A registered nurse, he […] — (Posted May 13, 2020)

Patricia Jo Krull Patricia Jo Krull, age 75, received her wings on May 9, 2020. Patti was born May 13, 1944 in Winchester, Indiana to Robert and V. Maxine (Thorpe) Pool. Patti spent her early years in Lynn, Indiana before her family moved to Richmond. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School and raised her family […] — (Posted May 13, 2020)

Shirley J. Martin Shirley J. Martin, 82, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Monday, May 11. Shirley was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on October 4, 1937 to Casto F. & Margaret E. Harris Upchurch. Shirley attended Economy High School. Shirley lived most of her life in Indiana. She was a homemaker who loved […] — (Posted May 13, 2020)

Joyce E. Gray Joyce E. Gray, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 14, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Verlin Howard and Mary Frances Smith Mantooth, Joyce was a life-long resident of Richmond. She attended Richmond High School. Joyce worked as a CNA at Heritage House of Richmond and retired […] — (Posted May 13, 2020)