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.

Karen Plyley Karen Plyley, 81, of Richmond passed away December 24, 2019, at Golden Living Center Golden Rule after a long illness. She was born May 17, 1938, in Liberty, Indiana to Ralph and Mary Barnard Snyder and lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her three children, […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Lisa J. Harris Lisa J. Harris, 57, of Richmond passed peacefully December 27, 2019, at Reid Health. She was born August 29, 1962 in Indianapolis and lived here most of her life. She worked at Lewisburg Container in Lewisburg, Ohio, for 25 years. She loved her family and enjoyed her pets. Survivors include her daughter Brandi Latham, two […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Ronald L. Moore Ronald L. Moore, 79, of Richmond passed away December 24, 2019, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born June 26, 1940, in Richmond to George and Lucille Miller Moore and lived here most of his life. He served in the Army as a Staff Sergeant during Korea. He was a self employed […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Joseph L. Krupa Joseph L. Krupa, 59, passed away December 27,2019. In life he was a jovial soul who made those around him smile and laugh with abandon. He traveled around the world spreading that infectious smile to anyone he came into contact with. Joe was an adventurer. Whether it was a trip to the nearest state park, […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Eugenia Gail “Gina” Miller Eugenia Gail “Gina” Miller, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 23, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born October 4, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert D. and Shirley A. Warmuth Beers, Gina was a life-long resident of this community. She attended Richmond High School. Gina worked at the Richmond […] — (Posted January 1, 2020)

Sherry Jo Poynter Sherry Jo Poynter, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 14, 1946, in Cannelton, Indiana, to Joseph and Willma Mosby Rengers, Sherry lived in Centerville most of her life. She retired from Starr Elementary School in Richmond, where she was a teacher for more than 30 years. […] — (Posted December 29, 2019)

Mary Jean Johnson Mary Jean Johnson, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Jean was born on January 23, 1928, in Phillipsburg, Ohio, to Howard and Osa Belle Smoot Longenecker. She graduated as the valedictorian of Jefferson Township High School in New Paris, Ohio, in 1945. Following […] — (Posted December 29, 2019)

Kaylei Elaine Jones Kaylei Elaine Jones died unexpectedly at her home in Tampa, Florida, on December 19, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1986, to David Jones and Lesa Gist at Anderson, IN. She grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School in 2004. She studied nursing at Ivy Tech in Richmond and worked as […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Mark Kingen Baxter Mark Kingen Baxter, age 39, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019, in Kentucky. Born November 5, 1980, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Jeffrey L. and Kathleen Brown Baxter, Mark lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1999 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Emory & Henry College in […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Phyllis Jean Maze Phyllis Jean Maze, 96, of Connersville passed away Wednesday evening, December 25, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident since July 2017. The younger of two children of Frank R. and Ruth Cain Davis, Phyllis was born in Connersville on May 11, 1923. On July 31, 1954, Phyllis married J. […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

David L. White David L. White, age 78, resident of Camby, formerly of Mooreland and New Castle, passed away on December 24, 2019 at St. Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born February 8, 1941 a son of the late Luther and Verda Gibbs White. He had resided in Henry County most of his life and was a […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Wanda June Hedges Wanda June Hedges, age 90, a lifelong resident of Henry County, currently residing at Forest Ridge, passed away on Monday December 23, 2019 at Glen Oakes Health Campus. She was born September 16, 1929 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of the late Floyd and Edith Lowe Whitworth. Mrs. Hedges was a graduate of Sulphur […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Phillip “Phil” Doyle Davis Phillip “Phil” Doyle Davis, 78, of Hagerstown, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019, following a brief illness. Phil was born in Hagerstown, IN on September 8, 1941 to Julius and Marjorie (Snodgrass) Davis. He retired from Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. in Hagerstown. Phil enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, gardening, raising livestock, and spending time with family, […] — (Posted December 27, 2019)

Amanda Nichole Bunch Amanda Nichole Bunch, 30, of Metamora, Indiana, completed her life journey on this earth Sunday evening, December 22, 2019. One of two children of Bret Vernon and Sheryl Ann Peters Oakerson, Amanda was born in Richmond on June 10, 1989, and graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 2008. On April 3, 2010, […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Charles W. “Chuck” Hensley HENSLEY, Charles W. “Chuck”, age 88 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, OH. Chuck was born July 14, 1931 in Richmond, IN, son of the late William H. & Thelma L. (Stott). He was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School, served in the U.S. […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Sidney Eugene Barnes Sidney Eugene Barnes, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2019, unexpectedly with his family by his side. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Blue Ash, Ohio, to Sidney and Modena Sears Barnes. Survivors include his wife Sharon Barnes, whom he married August 16, 2010, one brother in-law […] — (Posted December 25, 2019)

Margaret Purcell Shinn Margaret Purcell Shinn, age 71, of North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at Reid Health on December 22, 2019. She was born June 11, 1948, to Clement and Kathleen Poston in Richmond, Indiana. Margaret was born and raised in Richmond but had lived in North Carolina for the past 25 years. She loved to go shopping, […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)

Gilbert (“Penny”) Pennington Gilbert (“Penny”) Pennington, 83, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 20, 2019. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Richmond Indiana to Clarence and Etta (Hunt) Pennington. Gilbert proudly served 26 years in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1980. Gilbert […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)

Ethel Ray Hoffman Ethel Ray Hoffman, our beloved mother, best friend and confidante passed away at Heritage House of Richmond on December 20, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born December 26, 1936, to Alonzo Pamplin and Geneva Mitchell. Ethel had lived most of her life in Richmond; enjoying a lengthy career at Reid Memorial Hospital as […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)

John R. Resetar LYNN, Ind. – John R. Resetar, age 44, of Lynn, Indiana, died Sunday, December 22, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 29, 1975, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard E. and Marcella Resetar, John was a life-long resident of Wayne and Randolph County. He enjoyed drag racing, helping others, and spending […] — (Posted December 24, 2019)

Myron Joseph Lawler Myron Joseph Lawler, 84, of Richmond died December 21, 2019. He was born February 16, 1930, in Centerville, IN to Ray and Irene Austerman Lawler. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1948. He was a lifelong resident of the Richmond area. Myron is a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War Conflict. He […] — (Posted December 22, 2019)

Dean Alan Lamb Dean Alan Lamb died unexpectedly on December 14, 2019. He was born February 22, 1962, in Richmond, and spent most of his life here. Dean was the son of Robert and Pauline (King) Lamb. He was a kind hearted guy that enjoyed helping friends, whether it was cutting down a tree or getting a car […] — (Posted December 22, 2019)

Harry Robert Seffrin Harry Robert Seffrin, 95, a longtime resident of the Modoc area, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born at East Germantown on June 13, 1924 to Oliver Luke and Maude May (Hicks) Seffrin. Harry served with the US Army during WW II. He was a lifelong farmer, a collector […] — (Posted December 22, 2019)

Arlene F. Richardson Arlene F. Richardson, age 77, passed away at December 18, 2019, at Rosebud Village surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1942, to Arnold and Lena Shaffer in Richmond, Indiana. Arlene lived in Wayne County all of her life. She was a Christian and loved the Lord. She had worked in several […] — (Posted December 22, 2019)

Alberta Ballenger Alberta Ballenger, age 89, passed away Tuesday (December 17, 2019) at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born in Eaton, Ohio, on June 14, 1930 to Arnold Hensley and Marie Fitzer Hendrickson. Alberta married the love of her life Wilbur Ballenger in 1951. Wilbur and Alberta were longtime members of First Christian Church until his passing in […] — (Posted December 22, 2019)

James P. “Jim” Berfanger James P. “Jim” Berfanger, 87, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on February 18, 1932 at home in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late, John J. and Dorothy C. (Mosier) Berfanger. […] — (Posted December 20, 2019)

Sara Murray Sara Murray, 80, of Liberty, IN, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native of Connersville, IN, she was born October 18, 1939, to the late H. Miley and Rosaline Baker Sheets. Sara lived most of her life in College Corner, OH, graduating from Union High School in […] — (Posted December 19, 2019)

Patricia “Pat” Nell Tucker Patricia “Pat” Nell Tucker passed away at Reid Health on December 17, 2019. She was born November 17, 1938, to Elmer Levi Williams and Dorothy Lee Fahrenkopf, in Springfield, Missouri. Pat was a resident of Wayne County and had attended Indiana University East of Richmond. She was a pet owner and an avid animal lover. […] — (Posted December 19, 2019)

Carlos Joseph Gunsalus Carlos Joseph Gunsalus, age 89, of Moraine City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on May 31, 1930, to the late, Carlos and Kathryn (Collins) Gunsalas. Joseph was an audiologist for many years. He was is preceded in death by his wife, Susan on March 23rd, 2001. […] — (Posted December 19, 2019)

Judith “Judy” Ray Walter Judith “Judy” Ray Walter, 73 of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on Friday, May 10, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to very proud parents, the late Prentice “Ray” and Margaret “Peggy” Koger. Judy graduated in 1964 from Richmond Senior High School and later attended Ball […] — (Posted December 19, 2019)