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.

Mary Ann Breeden DUBLIN- Mary Ann Breeden, 72, held the hand of God as she entered her heavenly home and was reunited with loved ones on Friday afternoon December 6, 2019. She passed away at Reid Health in Richmond and her family would like to extend a much deserved “Thank You” to the doctors, nurses, hospice care and […] — (Posted December 7, 2019)

Phillip Eugene Casebolt Phillip Eugene Casebolt December 8, 1982 – December 5, 2019 It’s with a sad heart that we share the passing of my beloved son, Phillip. He was born in Richmond to David (deceased) and Carol Casebolt. Phil was a wonderful person with a kind heart, a sweet spirit and a smile for everyone. He was […] — (Posted December 7, 2019)

Freda Lee Hamilton Freda Lee Hamilton, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on November 30, 2019. She was born April 3, 1946, to Golden and Lilly Swafford in Manchester, Kentucky. Freda had lived in Wayne County many years. She enjoyed playing on the computer and the company of her Pomeranian dog, Christmas. She was a caretaker […] — (Posted December 7, 2019)

Jeannette “Net-Net” Sorrell Jeannette “Net-Net” Sorrell, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Wednesday (December 4, 2019) at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio. Jeannette was born on March 19, 1951, to William Bradley and Lucy Margaret Sparks Sorrell in Dayton, Ohio. Jeannette graduated from Richmond Practical Nursing School, now known as Ivy Tech Community College, […] — (Posted December 7, 2019)

Lloyd F. Swihart Lloyd F. Swihart, age 89, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Richmond, IN. He was born July 18, 1930 to the late Robert Franklin and Mary Eva (Eyler) Swihart. He was a member of Ware’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He served on the Monroe and C.R. Coblentz school boards for […] — (Posted December 6, 2019)

Janet E. Ward Janet E. Ward, age 93, of West Manchester, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born June 2, 1926, to the late Benjamin and Goldie (Allread) Somers. She was a lifelong resident of West Manchester, OH, a member of the West Manchester United Methodist […] — (Posted December 6, 2019)

Margaret Jessee Margaret Jessee, 81, formerly of Mooreland, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born January 25, 1938 in Soldier, KY, a daughter of the late Mason and Minnie (Madden) Jessee. Margaret retired from Miller’s IGA, where she worked for over 35 years, working at both New Castle and […] — (Posted December 6, 2019)

Carolyn S. Stearns Carolyn S. Stearns, 81, of Cambridge City passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born on December 27, 1937 in Cambridge City to Delmar D. and Mary R. Meyer Gethers and had lived all her life in the Cambridge City area. Carolyn was a 1956 graduate […] — (Posted December 5, 2019)

Francis David Kenny Funeral services for Francis David Kenny, 83, of Houston will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be from 1-2 P.M., followed by the service at 2 P.M. Mr. Kenny died Nov. 26, 2019 in Houston. Born May 28, 1936 in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of […] — (Posted December 5, 2019)

Rev. Steven E. Wigger Rev. Steven E. Wigger, 65, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on the afternoon of Monday, December 2, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 26, 1954 in Union City, Ohio, a son of the late Daniel Eugene and Marjorie Louise (Holsapple) Wigger. Steve was a […] — (Posted December 4, 2019)

Nancy Sue Wilson Nancy Sue Wilson, 83, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, December 2, 2019, at Reid Health, Richmond, where she had been a patient since Saturday. A lifelong resident of Connersville, Nancy was born February 3, 1936, one of four children of Robert H. and Pauline Farrow Brown. She was a 1954 graduate of Connersville High […] — (Posted December 4, 2019)

Jerry Lee Jennings RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry Lee Jennings, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, negotiated his last deal on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Reid Health following complications from a stroke. Born October 3, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Delbert L. “Dutch” and Mae E. Skaggs […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

William R. “Bill” Hughes Jr. William R. “Bill” Hughes Jr., age 71, of Richmond, died Monday evening (November 25, 2019) at IU Health in Indianapolis. He was born in Richmond on June 3, 1948 to William R. Sr and Martha Hire Reeve and had lived here all of his life. Bill was a Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Vietnam […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Dwight R. Grant Dwight R. Grant, 71, of Liberty, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at his residence. Dwight was born to Elmer and Ida Mae Purcell Grant on July 14, 1948, in Connersville. On July 26, 1969, in Connersville, he married Nancy L. Allen, and they had two daughters. He was a member of the First Baptist Church […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Marilyn L. Frizzell Marilyn L. Frizzell, age 86, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born on August 24, 1933, in Richmond, IN to the late Clifford and Alma (Fussner) Shepard. Marilyn was a 1951 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Harry Frizzell in 1953 and together, […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Frances L. Stanton RICHMOND, Ind. – Frances L. Stanton, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born October 6, 1942, in Nashville, Indiana, to Cecil and Mabel Chafin Followell, Frances graduated from Short High School in Liberty, Indiana. She retired from Cinram, Inc. in 2007. Frances was a lifetime […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Jeffrey D. Gindling FRANKLIN, Ind. – Jeffrey D. Gindling, age 53, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home. Born May 26, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marvin and Penny Wentz Gindling, Jeff lived in Wayne County, Indiana, all his life, until moving to Franklin. He was a 1984 graduate of Centerville High School. […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Jerry Lee Jennings Jerry Lee Jennings, 82, of Richmond, Indiana, negotiated his last deal on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Reid Health following complications from a stroke. Arrangements: Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Marilyn S. Chamness RICHMOND, Ind. – Marilyn S. Chamness, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Arbor Trace. Born August 22, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to John W. and Leona Williams Hasse, Marilyn was a life-long resident of this community. She attended Richmond High School. Marilyn retired from Cox’s Supermarket, after working in the […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Richard E. Weber HAGERSTOWN: Richard E. Weber, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, at his home. He was born March 26, 1932, to Joseph and Violet Yonley Weber, in Bellaire, OH. Upon graduation from Bellaire High School, Richard joined the United States Air Force, where he reconnected with the love of his life, Shirley Willison […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Dorothy E. Moles Dorothy E. Moles, 89, of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Henry Community Health. She was born March 20, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Templeton) Maines. Dorothy was 1948 graduate of Kennard High School. She worked in dietary department at the Henry County Hospital for […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Mary J. Winters RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary J. Winters, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 14, 1943, in New Paris, Ohio, to Henry C. and Nellie Ramsey Veach Jr., Mary lived in Richmond most of her life. She served as a cafeteria worker for Richmond […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Audrey I. Burdsall Audrey I. Burdsall, age 94, of Richmond passed away Thursday (November 28, 2019) at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on January 19, 1925, to Irving and Naomi Barnes Greene. Audrey moved to Preble County at a young age and graduated from Dixon-Israel High School in 1944. She was a resident […] — (Posted December 3, 2019)

Darrell Dean Norman Darrell Dean Norman, 70, commonly known as Buddy, of Modoc, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 30, 2019, following an extended illness at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born July 7, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana the son of Russell Glen and Eva Elizabeth (Scott) Norman. He was a 1967 […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Michael P. Makovic RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael P. Makovic, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike was born March 28, 1973, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George Stephen and Colleen Faith Kruse Makovic. He was a 1991 graduate of Fort Wayne Northrop High School and […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Debra J. Adams Debra J. Adams, 66, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly December 1, 2019, at Reid Hospital. She was born July 26, 1953 in Richmond to Robert Eugene and Mary Louise Clark Adams and lived here most of her life. She was a former longtime member of Oak Park Church and a current […] — (Posted December 2, 2019)

Willis W. Ray Willis W. Ray, 71, of Milton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019, following an extended battle with dementia. He was born on January 7, 1948, to Glen and Estella Frances Ray at home in Barnardsville, North Carolina. He attended Anderson School in Barnardsville through 8th grade and graduated from North Buncombe High School […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Martha Jean Shafer EATON, Ohio – Martha Jean Shafer, age 89, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond after a brief illness. Jean was born March 11, 1930, near Jacksonburg, Indiana, to Burlist and Ruby Moyer. She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1948. Jean married Ralph Shafer on August […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Delores M. Neuman Delores M. Neuman, 91, of Connersville, passed away early Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville. The only child of the late Lewis and Blanche Bouza Metzger, Delores was born in Flint, Michigan on November 12, 1928, and graduated from Northern High School in Flint with the class of 1946. Always having […] — (Posted December 1, 2019)

Nicholas Jon Stanley FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Nicholas Jon Stanley, age 19, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Friday, November 29, 2019. Born January 4, 2000, in Richmond, Indiana, to Andrew H. and Amy Boyce Stanley, Nick was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He was a 2018 graduate of Northeastern High School. As a junior and senior […] — (Posted November 30, 2019)