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.

Christina Marie (Wilson) Cox Christina Marie (Wilson) Cox, 82, of Crawfordsville slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus in her home surrounded by her family to join her loving husband, Herbert Cox, in heaven on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born March 28, 1937, at Crawfordsville, to the late Homer and Leona Wilson. She is survived by her […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

James Lewis “Jim” Frost RICHMOND, Ind. – James Lewis “Jim” Frost, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his home. Born April 28, 1944, in Union County, Indiana, to Austin and John Ann Stevens Frost, Jim was a life-long resident of Union and Wayne County. He was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School, but […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Vivian “Cookie” Annette Walker Vivian Annette Walker, 62 answered her call to be with the Lord on Friday March 6, 2020 after a long lengthy illness. Born to Martha F. Pope and Johnny A. Pope on December 14,1957, Cookie grew up most of her life in Richmond Indiana on the Northside of town and later became a Southsider. She […] — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Anna Mae Chappell Anna Mae Chappell May 19, 1927 – March 4, 2020 Arrangements pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted March 9, 2020)

Phyllis S. Holden RICHMOND, Ind. – Phyllis S. Holden, who led a varied career as a journalist, editor, public relations specialist, social worker, and homemaker, died at her home in Richmond, early Friday evening of respiratory illness. She was 76. Phyllis was born March 16, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of attorney Robert F. Schroader and mother, […] — (Posted March 7, 2020)

Crystal J. Jackson RICHMOND, Ind. – Crystal J. Jackson, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 19, 1922, in Liberty, Indiana, to Luther L. and Gladys Paddock Rude, Crystal was a life-long resident of Union and Wayne County. She was a retired farmer. Crystal was also a gifted seamstress, who […] — (Posted March 6, 2020)

William Joseph “Bill” Ingalls PERSHING – William Joseph “Bill” Ingalls, 79, passed away at Greenfield Healthcare Center in Greenfield, Indiana, on Thursday morning March 5, 2020. A son of the late William Arthur and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls, Bill was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 22, 1940. He lived most of his life in the Pershing community and graduated […] — (Posted March 6, 2020)

James E. “Jim” Miller James E. “Jim” Miller, 87, of New Castle and formerly of Albany, Indiana, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020. He was born November 14, 1932 in Henry County to the late Clessie and Edna (Stohler) Miller. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean era. He was a member […] — (Posted March 6, 2020)

Mary Janet (Cramer) Lowary Mary Janet (Cramer) Lowary, 82, of Franklin, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born April 29, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Willis and Corinne (Bibler) Cramer. She married Lowell Roger Lowary on August 20, 1960 at Rocky River United […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Tonya Kay “Toni” Earlywine RICHMOND, Ind. – Tonya Kay “Toni” Earlywine, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Forest Park Health Campus following a determined, year-long battle with breast cancer. Born November 9, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald and Phyllis Freeman Stikeleather, Toni was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Sarah “Rose” Shaffer Sarah “Rose” Shaffer, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Tuesday (February 25, 2020) at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1940 to Charles and Ethel Fortner in Wayne County Indiana. Rose was always smiling, she never complained about being sick or the curveballs life would throw at her. She was a […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Lucinda “Cindy” Henson Lucinda “Cindy” Henson, 61, of Richmond passed away March 3, 2020, at Reid Health. She was born February 23, 1959 in Indianapolis to Harold and Lucille McCoy Jones and lived in Richmond all of her life. She worked at a server at Richards, Frisch’s Big Boy, and Bob Evans. She is survived by her mother […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Danny M. Springer Danny M. Springer, 63, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at his residence. Born on August 21, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana he was the son of the late Arno Thurl and Mary Margaret (Lux) Springer. Danny was an Iron Worker for many years, and he was a member of the International Association […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Ruby M. Foster Pennington Ruby M. Foster Pennington, age 78, passed away at Reid Health on February 24, 2020. She was born August 21, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Mazy Foster Holt, in Centerville, Tennessee. At an early age, Ruby relocated to Richmond, Indiana, with her parents. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and was retired […] — (Posted March 5, 2020)

Jean Ann Stevens Jean Ann Stevens, age 68, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born September 29, 1951, in Richmond, IN to the late Carl B. & Audrey G. (Sittloh) Stevens. Jean Ann was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Eaton; was an auxiliary member of the V.F.W. Post #8066 in Eaton; […] — (Posted March 3, 2020)

Leo I. Lewis Leo I. Lewis, 85, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Carlos, IN, to Sylvester and Martha (Albertson) Lewis. Leo was a letter carrier for 33 years and had many part-time jobs, including cleaning up around the Square in […] — (Posted March 3, 2020)

Wilbur Williams Wilbur Williams, age 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Hickory Creek in New Castle. Wilbur was born May 14, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana the son of Jeff and Annie Lou (Spears) Williams. He attended schools in Richmond. Wilbur married Wilma Carol Myers on January 29, 1949, in New Castle by […] — (Posted March 3, 2020)

Homer Lee Allen Homer Lee Allen, 75, of Modoc, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born in Glamorgan, Virginia, to Hubert (Chalk) and Medie (Hatcher) Allen. He was a furniture builder, working for Admiral Corporation, and was a “Jack of all trades”. Survivors include his wife, Merri Beth Allen; six daughters, Chelsie (Tyler) Waymire, Kristy Allen, […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Brenda G. Rogers After a long illness, Brenda G. Rogers, 70, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2020. She was born December 27, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert and Lela Mae (Demps) Bumbalough and lived here all of her life. Survivors include two children, Tina (Franklin) Hampton of Richmond and Chad […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

William Michael “Mike” Newman ECONOMY: William Michael (Mike) Newman, 60, died on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Reid Health following a lengthy battle with lung disease. Mike was born in Henry County on October 1, 1959 to Willard and Sue (Williamson) Newman and was a lifelong resident of the Economy and Richmond areas. Most recently, he lived at the […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Howard H. Stanze Jr. EATON, Ohio – Howard H. Stanze Jr., age 70, of Eaton, Ohio, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. Howard was born October 25, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to Howard Sr. and Helen Gertrude Jenkins Stanze. He was a 1968 graduate of Dixie High School and graduated from Rets Technical Center. Howard served […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Debra “Debbie” Locke CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Debra “Debbie” Locke, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 13, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas and Ruby Jean Murphy Clark, Debbie was a life-long resident of this area. She was a 1972 graduate of Short High School in Liberty, Indiana. Debbie retired […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Mary Alice Hardwick Wissler RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Alice Hardwick Wissler, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died after battling cancer on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her home. Born June 14, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Leonard M. and Leona Hukill Hardwick, Mary Alice was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1950 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Mabel E. Conley Burkhart GREENS FORK, Ind. – It is with great sadness that the family of Mabel E. Conley Burkhart announces her passing on Monday, February 24, 2020, at the age of 85. Mabel was born on June 9, 1934, in Hayward, Kentucky, to Willis E. and Laura Pennington Conley. She attended school at Enterprise and Olive Hill. […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Glenna R. Selby RICHMOND, Ind. – Glenna R. Selby, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 15, 1925, in Liberty, Indiana, to Glen Ware and Jeannette Craddock Jerome, Glenna was a 1943 graduate of Short High School in Liberty. After graduation, she attended Western Union School in Crawfordsville, Indiana, […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Sabastian Everhett Trout CAMBRIDGE CITY- Sabastian Everhett Trout, was stillborn on Friday February 21, 2020 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Survivors include his parents, Heather Vanessa Shelton and Richard Brian Trout of Cambridge City; 2 half-brothers, Devin Hamilton and Draven Moses; maternal grandparents, Kimberly Phillips and Richard Shelton Sr.; maternal great grandparents, Rose (Morris Shelton) […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Barbara Walker Barbara Walker, age 104 passed away Wednesday (February 26, 2020) at Golden Living Center. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 10, 1915 to Everett and Nell Little Dunkin. Barbara graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute in 1932 and worked at JC Penny for over 13 years as a clerk. She […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Irene Stanley Irene Stanley, age 52, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on February 26, 2020. She was born December 26, 1967, to Bob Stanley and Bonnie McDaniel in Richmond, Indiana. Irene had lived in Wayne County all of her life and attended Richmond Community Schools. She loved listening to music and spending […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Ruby Pennington Ruby Pennington August 21, 1941 – February 24, 2020 Arrangements pending at Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted March 2, 2020)

Terry W. Morrison Terry W. Morrison, 52, of Richmond, died Tuesday February 25, 2020, at his home. He was born May 17, 1967, in Richmond to Charles and Suzanne Shaffer Morrison. He worked at PTC Alliance. Survivors include his brother Ricky Morrison and his sister Yvonne “Sis” Morrison, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life […] — (Posted March 2, 2020)