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.

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)

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)