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.
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)
William Foston William Foston, age 74, died at his home in Indianapolis on February 24. He is survived by his wife Donna, son Benjamin, daughter Amanda, stepson Donald Armstead, stepdaughter Logan (Armstead) Ayala and eight grandchildren. Bill was born and lived in Richmond until 2005 and was a charter board member of the IU East Alumni Association. […] — (Posted March 1, 2020)
Margaret E. Fowler Margaret E. Fowler, 97, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born May 10, 1922 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Molly (Polston) Shelton. Margaret was a life member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping, walking, working […] — (Posted February 28, 2020)
Matthew Edmund Jordan Matthew Edmund Jordan, 10, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Riley Hospital, Indianapolis after becoming ill at his home on Monday. One of six children of Michael Edmund Jordan and Mandy Renee McQueen, Matthew was born in Connersville on October 4, 2009. He was a […] — (Posted February 28, 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 February 27, 2020)
Johnny Duncil Johnny Duncil, 54, of Richmond, passed away February 26, 2020. He was born April 3, 1965, in Onieda, Kentucky, to William “Meirl” and Margie Dell Duncil and lived here most of his life. He is survived by his two daughters, Nickole Duncil of Richmond and Kaylee Duncil of Milton; two grandchildren Brooklyn, Drake; two sisters, […] — (Posted February 27, 2020)
Terry L. Weaver Terry L. Weaver, 77, of Richmond, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Reid Health. He was born December 15, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert J. and Winifred Chapman Weaver, and lived in the Eaton and New Paris areas most of his life before moving to Richmond over two years ago. He formerly worked for […] — (Posted February 27, 2020)
William H. Kalsbeek William H. Kalsbeek, 75, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Whitewater Commons in Liberty, Indiana. He was born on August 28, 1944, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, to Howard and Mabel West Kalsbeek, who both preceded him in death. Bill spent his life in Union County. He graduated from Short […] — (Posted February 26, 2020)
Cheryl A. Vosmeier Cheryl A. Vosmeier, age 64, of Richmond passed away Saturday (February 22, 2020). She was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Thaddeus and Dorothy Ketron Ryan. Cheryl married Anthony “Tony” Vosmeier on December 12, 1973, and had worked at the Leland for over 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Anthony Vosmeier; […] — (Posted February 25, 2020)
Judith “Judy” Mae Kemker Judith “Judy” Mae Kemker, 80, of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. She was born in Wayne County on March 9, 1939, one of thirteen children of Almar and Hazel (Burner) Patterson. She was raised in Dublin, Indiana and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On February 17, 1958, Judy married Charles […] — (Posted February 25, 2020)
V. Robert “Bob” Pigman V. Robert “Bob” Pigman, 87, of Connersville died unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 23, 2020, at Reid Health, Connersville, Indiana. He was born March 29, 1932 in Fayette County, Indiana, one of two children of Virgil E. Pigman and Lula A. Pfeiffer. On November 24, 1949, he was married to Hope A. Schmidt. Mrs. Pigman survives. […] — (Posted February 25, 2020)
Mary Ellen “Dolly” Davis Mrs. Mary Ellen “Dolly” Davis, 91, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 24 in the comfort of her home. Born on October 31, 1928 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Omer Lester and Grace Verna Witter Manning. She was a 1946 graduate of Spartanburg High School. Mrs. Davis was […] — (Posted February 25, 2020)
Wilma J Flannery Wilma J Flannery, 65, of Pershing, passed on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Howell, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carl E. Flannery; six children; many grandchildren and a brother, John Marcum. There will be no public services for Wilma. Arrangements are entrusted to Waskom […] — (Posted February 24, 2020)
Robert “Bob” E. Gaddis Sr. STRAUGHN- Robert “Bob” E. Gaddis Sr. of Straughn passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born on September 8th, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, to John M. and Velma Gaddis, growing up in Straughn, Indiana. Bob labored at various companies in his life, Truck Driving for Miller Brothers, Lee Cylinders in Cambridge, Hill’s Roses, […] — (Posted February 24, 2020)