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.

Vinton E. Shaffer Vinton E. Shaffer, 85, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away, with his family by his side, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. He was born on September 6, 1934, in Barbara County, West Virginia, to the late Homer and Lena (Wilt) Shaffer. In addition to his parents, Vinton was preceded […] — (Posted June 12, 2020)

Lena Mae Carlton Estridge Hastings Lena Mae Carlton Estridge Hastings, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, Ohio. Lena was born at Young’s Corner, Indiana, on October 13, 1926 to Alva Carlton and Bertie Hume Waller Carlton, the youngest of seven children. She went to school in Brookville and […] — (Posted June 12, 2020)

Timothy Dale Allen Timothy Dale Allen, 61, of Lynn, IN passed-away Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2020 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born April 2, 1959 in Winchester, IN the son of William Pierce and Mabel Adaline (Abrams) Allen. He was a 1977 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. Tim worked more than 30 […] — (Posted June 12, 2020)

Leo “Butch” Martin Montgomery Jr. Leo “Butch” Martin Montgomery Jr., 83, passed away June 8, 2020. He was born March 27, 1937 in Terre Haute to Leo Martin Montgomery Sr. and Ora Gibb Montgomery. Leo was a 1954 graduate of Wiley High School. Leo was a proud Air Force veteran, and a member of the American Legion. He was stationed […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Mildred Eloise Thalls Mildred Eloise Thalls, 98, of New Castle, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Henry County on May 24, 1922 to Harrison and Hallie Marie (Stickler) Cook and was a life long resident of Henry County. She attended Hagerstown Congregational Christian Church. Survivors include 2 children, Deborah Thalls and […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Stratahn Michael Hall With deepest sorrow, we announce that Master Sergeant Stratahn Michael Hall, 33, passed unexpectedly away at 11 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 at U.S. Army Installation Fort Irwin Base in San Bernardino County, CA. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on January 11, 1987, to Michael Shane Hall and Stephanie Lynn (Sharits) Hall-Isenberg. His mother […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Russell Thomas “Tom” Rogers Russell Thomas “Tom” Rogers, Jr., 57, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. He was born June 9, 1963 in New Castle, Indiana He had been employed at Jack’s Donuts in New Castle. An avid coin collector, Tom was also an Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Cubs fan. […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Leland G. McGee Leland G. McGee, age 85 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was born March 25, 1935 in Henry County, the son of the late Chester and Margaret Davis McGee. Survivors include his daughter Terry (Ronnie) Cotner, Jessica Lowe (Delburt Allbritton), Rose (Scott) Profitt, Paula (Bryant) Coffey, son Douglas […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Paula J. Horstman Paula J. Horstman, 71, of Greens Fork, died at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was born in Wayne County on January 22, 1949 to Harold and Ruby (Greene) Brooks and was a life long resident of the area. Paula was a member of Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren. She was a […] — (Posted June 11, 2020)

Richard A. Clevenger Richard A. Clevenger, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2020, at his home. To quote Frank Sinatra, “I did it my way.” Born January 14, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana, to Fred M. and Lucille Eastman Clevenger, Dick was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1943 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted June 10, 2020)

Charles J. Riggs Charles J. Riggs 68 of Richmond died June 5, 2020 at Reid Health. He was born September 1, 1951 in Landshut, Germany to Charles L. and Mary Balberger Riggs and lived here most of his life. He retired as an OTR Truck Driver and was a graduate of Richmond High School. Survivors include his five […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Scott B. Smith Scott B. Smith, 51, of Springport, passed away unexpectedly at a job site in Plainfield, IN on Thursday June 4, 2020. He was born in Muncie Indiana on April 17, 1969 to the late Fate Gordon and Lela Charlene Smith. Scott was a loving husband, an amazing dad, a brother, and a grandpa. He was […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Clifford A. “Bill” Marlatt Clifford A. “Bill” Marlatt, 92, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Addison Place Assisted Living. He was born July 12, 1927 in New Castle to the late Arthur C. and Luva O. (Shafer) Marlatt. Bill was drafted to serve his Country in 1951 and served in the U.S. Marines. As an […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Tayler Michelle Crain Tayler Michelle Crain, 27, of Rushville passed away June 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 5, 1993 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Christopher “Bo” Clark and Michelle (companion: Rey Luna) McDaniel of New Castle. Tayler was family first! She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend that always […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Mary Beth Chergosky Mary Beth Chergosky, 82, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, June 6, 2020, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis. The only child of Carl A. and Grace Davis Donahey, Mary Beth was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1937. She earned her degree in nursing from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, graduating with the […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Michael Allen Maze Michael Allen Maze, 71, of Wayne County, died peacefully at Reid Health on Sunday, June 7, 2020 where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. He was born March 19, 1949 in Wayne County, one of four children of Allen Carson and Jean Elizabeth (Mitchell) Maze. He was raised in Union County […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Jerry E. Johnson Jerry E. Johnson, age 77, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born March 18, 1943 in New Market, Tennessee, a son of the late Ralph Johnson and Ernestine “Tena” Gann Johnson. He was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Jack Melvin McCubbins Jack Melvin McCubbins, age 84, a New Castle resident, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana He was born December 4, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Courtland and Pauline Hawkins McCubbins. Jack was an outstanding automobile mechanic his entire life and enjoyed family activities […] — (Posted June 9, 2020)

Shelby Jean Burchett Shelby Jean Burchett, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday morning June 7, 2020. A daughter of the late Bernice and Beatrice (Keith) Pelfrey, Shelby was born at home in Hazzard, Kentucky on September 29, 1936. She has made her home in Dublin since 1967. Shelby was a devoted and loving […] — (Posted June 8, 2020)

Franklin P. Alter Franklin P. Alter, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home. Born September 6, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Harry A. and Katherine Albin Alter, Frank lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Richmond High School and attended IU East. Frank served in […] — (Posted June 8, 2020)

Kara Rayschelle Taber Kara Rayschelle Taber 34, was born September 30, 1985 and had lived most of her life in Hagerstown Indiana and the Ohio area. She was a beautiful, gentle soul on earth and loved horses, animals, art and visiting museums. She spent most of her adult life helping and taking care of people, she was a […] — (Posted June 8, 2020)

William Leon Gates William Leon Gates, 63, of Greenwood, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2020, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 10, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma, a son of Frank Leon Gates and Thelma Julia (Sandley) Hinds. Bill grew […] — (Posted June 8, 2020)

Denzel Williams Denzel Williams, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Reid Health. Born December 18, 1941, in McKee, Kentucky, to Phee and Cora Madden Williams, Denzel lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. Denzel served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. He retired from the Richmond […] — (Posted June 6, 2020)

Paul W. Parrett Paul W. Parrett, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North. The family would like to invite you to attend a memorial service for Paul at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest […] — (Posted June 6, 2020)

Ronald “Ron” Keith Moore Ronald “Ron” Keith Moore went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2020. One of eight children, Ron was born in Connersville on July 29, 1944 to Orville F. Moore & Marie Biere Moore. He was raised in the Fayette County area attending local schools until graduating from Connersville High School in 1962. After […] — (Posted June 6, 2020)

Jack Wayne Milner Jack Wayne Milner 67 passed away June 2, 2020. He was born March 3, 1953 in Anderson IN to Jack R Milner and Joyce B. Milner Hall. Jack was a graduate on New Castle High School in 1971 and worked as an EMT on the New Castle – Henry County First Aid Unit. He is […] — (Posted June 6, 2020)

Nancy Ann (Doty) Hendrix Nancy Ann (Doty) Hendrix, 74, of Willcox, AZ and formerly of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Tucson, AZ. She was born on April 17, 1946 in Richmond to George William and Edith Naomi (Vernon) Doty. Nancy grew up in Cambridge City. She was a member of the first class of […] — (Posted June 6, 2020)

Meurial L. Hoover Meurial L. Hoover, 70, of Economy, died at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in Richmond on June 18, 1949 to Robert and Lucille (Lakes) Dimett and lived most of her life in Wayne County. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a member of Sugar Grove Community […] — (Posted June 5, 2020)

Stuart Mio Mikesell Stuart Mio Mikesell, 82 passed away early Thursday morning June 4, 2020 at Morristown Manor- Cypress Run, in Morristown, Indiana. A son of the late Jesse Harold and Ida Mae (Garrett) Mikesell, Stuart was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 8, 1937. Stuart and was raised in the Boston-Richmond communities and graduated from Richmond, High […] — (Posted June 5, 2020)

Mona V. Wedding Mona V. Wedding, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Reid Health Hospice with her husband and daughter by her side. Born November 11, 1946, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, to Alfred and Marie Thomas Vigne, Mona had lived in Centerville since 1968. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from California […] — (Posted June 5, 2020)