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.

Chester L. “Chet’ Beard Chester L. “Chet’ Beard, 85, was reunited with his wife, Carolyn “Tottie” Beard on Tuesday May 5, 2020. Chet was born August 19, 1934 in Carlos, Indiana to Harry and Myra (Hunnicutt) Beard. He graduated from Huntsville High School in the spring of 1952 and in the spring of 1953, his job brought him to […] — (Posted May 8, 2020)

Troy Richard Davis Troy Richard Davis, 32, of Cambridge City passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 from head trauma due to a mowing accident. He was born on January 26, 1988 in Richmond, IN to Bruce C. and Amy L. (Teuschler) Davis and had lived all his life in Cambridge City. He was a 2006 graduate of […] — (Posted May 8, 2020)

Roy R. White Roy R. White, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, May 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 22, 1935, in Liberty, Indiana, to Merrill and Rinda Bell Dawes White, Roy lived most of his life in Richmond. He was the […] — (Posted May 8, 2020)

Charles “Chuck” A. Jarboe Charles “Chuck” A. Jarboe, 81, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer. He was born August 4, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Cletus and Mary (Sturgeon) Jarboe. Chuck retired from Chrysler Corporation in 2000 and was a member of UAW 371 where he […] — (Posted May 8, 2020)

Virginia (Jenny) Faye Neal Virginia (Jenny) Faye Neal, age 77,of Brookville,Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4,2020. She was born December 9,1942 in Middletown, Ohio to James and Gertrude (Wills) Williams. She married her sweetheart, Robert W. Neal, in July of 1961. Virginia graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in Dayton, Ohio. She retired […] — (Posted May 7, 2020)

John Daniel Rollins, Jr. John Daniel Rollins, Jr., 81, of Connersville passed away May 5, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. A lifelong resident of Connersville, he was born January 27, 1939, the youngest of four children of John D. Rollins, Sr. and Margaret (Peters) Rollins. He was a 1957 graduate of Connersville High School. John proudly served with […] — (Posted May 7, 2020)

Francis “Buzz” Harry Bruce Francis “Buzz” Harry Bruce, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away May 3, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1930 in Stratford, New Jersey to the late Harry and Ruth (Haines) Bruce. After high school, Buzz graduated from La Salle University with his Bachelor’s Degree. Buzz faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Helen Lucille Higgs Helen Lucille Higgs, age 100, a life-long resident of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Brookdale Richmond. Helen was born to Charles and Jeanette Vore Milstead on December 28, 1919. Her parents raised her with “gentle hands and loving care.” Helen was baptized at Second Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school. Later […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Jean E. Black Jean E. Black, 98, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Richmond, IN went Home to the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020 surrounded by her family and two devoted caregivers. She was born on June 5, 1921 in Richmond, IN to the late Earl and Bertha (Ometezer) Chamness. Jean had a loving and sweet spirit to […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

William Aaron “Bill” Farno William Aaron “Bill” Farno age 62, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN. He was born March 22, 1958 in Indianapolis a son of the late William H. and Sondra Kay Ware Farno. Bill was a 1977 graduate of Whiteland High School. He […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Carl Ivan Green Carl Ivan Green, 95, passed on April 29, 2020 at home peacefully surrounded by family and his best friend Tom at his feet. Carl was born on July 17, 1924 in Campbellstown, Ohio to John and Mamie (Houser) Green. He was graduated from Webster High School in 1943, where he met the love of his […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Matthew C. “Matt” Neal Matthew C. “Matt” Neal, age 34 of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born September 25, 1985 in New Castle a son of Mark Steven Neal and Sandra K Wooldridge Neal. He was a graduate of New Castle High School, class of 2004. He […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Robert Scott Livingston Mr. Robert Scott Livingston 62, of Joshua Tree, Ca., formerly of Toccoa, Ga., left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2020 Born August 4, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio, moving at the age of 8 he spent most of his life growing up in Richmond, In. He was preceded in […] — (Posted May 6, 2020)

Ronald Clay Wesley Ronald Clay Wesley, 76, of Lewisville, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening May 3, 2020 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Clarence O. and Flonnie (Jasper) Wesley, Ronnie was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 21, 1944. Ronnie was a lifelong Lewisville resident and graduated from Lewisville […] — (Posted May 5, 2020)

Marilyn Anetha “Toodie” Locke Marilyn Anetha “Toodie” Locke, 86, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born June 23, 1933, in Connersville, Indiana, to William LeRoy and Charlotte Lucille (Rockwell) Spaulding. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1951. She married Charles Richard Locke on December 22, 1951, in […] — (Posted May 5, 2020)

Phyllis Ann Brummett Phyllis Ann Brummett, age 79 a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born November 22, 1940 in Jamestown, Kentucky a daughter of the late Silas and Lula Smith Bennett. She was a resident of Henry County most of her life attending school in New Castle, Mt. […] — (Posted May 5, 2020)

Ernestine Newton Ernestine Newton, 90, of Cambridge City passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born in Connersville on July 20, 1929 to Lloyd and Mattie Begley Witt and had lived in the Connersville and Cambridge City areas. She married her husband Herbert on December 7, 1950 and spent 53 years […] — (Posted May 4, 2020)

LaVerne Allen “George” Walters LaVerne Allen “George” Walters, 86, passed away Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Elmer Donald and Freda M. (Summan) Walters, George was born in Bentonville, Indiana on February 11, 1934. George was raised in the Bentonville community and graduated from high school there in […] — (Posted May 4, 2020)

Homer Loudermilk Homer Loudermilk, 75, of Liberty, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020, after a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Bristol, Virginia, and is the son of the late Arthur and Beulah LaCount Loudermilk. He was married in June 1982 to Patricia (Patsy) Stevens. They were able to enjoy […] — (Posted May 3, 2020)

Ernest Stinson Jr. Ernest Stinson Jr., age 87, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at his home. Born July 26, 1932, in Brownsville, Indiana, to Ernest Sr. and Margaret Parish Stinson, Junior was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1951. Junior served as an aircraft mechanic in the United […] — (Posted May 3, 2020)

Willie G. Wilmot Willie G. Wilmot, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 30, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on September 29, 1944 to Willie and Juanita Wilmot. Willie graduated from Paintlick High School in Paintlick, Kentucky then married his loving wife Ramona Ruble Wilmot on August 29, 1964 in First […] — (Posted May 3, 2020)

Janet Lee Anderson Janet Lee Anderson, 61, of Modoc, died at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Richmond on April 14, 1959 to Frederick and Melony (Wadman) Sullivan. In accordance with Janet’s wishes, there will be no public services. Her remains will be interred alongside her late husband, Peter Anderson, in Sussex, NJ — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Johnny Harold Willis Johnny Harold Willis, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away of Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Henry Community Hospital. He was born in Monterey, TN on May 16, 1935 to John Calvin and Artie Mae (Walker) Willis and had resided in Wayne County since 1953. He served with US Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956, was a […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Glen Earl Pendleton Glen Earl Pendleton, 81, of Hagerstown, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at Reid Health. He was born in Spring City, TN on January 15, 1939 to Frank and Mary (Lemons) Pendleton and had resided in the Hagerstown area for the past 60 years. He was a member of Faith United Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Robert Lawrence Davis Robert Lawrence Davis, 84, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Arbor Trace. He was born in Hagerstown on July 27, 1935 to L. Gordon and Ola Mae (Talbert) Davis and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. He was a barber and insurance agent, both for many years. He served with […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

John Howard Tate John Howard Tate, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Born July 15, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rev. Howard and Mary L. Ayers Tate, John was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at the former Hoffco/Comet Industries for 37 years. John enjoyed playing his guitars, fishing, working […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Louaun M. Cruze Louaun M. Cruze, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Ambassador Healthcare. Louaun was born on October 6, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, and lovingly raised by Alton K. and Anna C. Bewely Lawson. She was a 1960 graduate of Brookville High School in Indiana. Louaun worked as a secretary for West […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Ricky James Lee Ricky James Lee, 62, of New Castle, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born April 5, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Jim H. Lee and Marie “Wanda” (Carter) Lee Staggs. Ricky worked at Foam Rubber Products for several years. He enjoyed collecting, fishing, and old […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Nora Sue “Susie” Bell Nora Sue “Susie” Bell age 75, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 9, 1944 in New Castle, IN a daughter of the late Oscar and Cecile Van Meter McGee. Susie was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted May 2, 2020)

Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer Mr. Robert D. “Bob” Sheffer, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 29 at his home. Bob was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 8, 1925 to Henry J. & Virgie Winkler Sheffer. He married the former Lucy Preston on November 21, 1953. They were blessed with one son and 52 years together before […] — (Posted April 30, 2020)