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.

David C. Burns David C. Burns, 76, of Richmond, passed away December 17, 2019, at Hospice of Southwest Ohio in Madeira, Ohio, after a short illness. He was born January 1, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, to William and Emma Elam Burns and has lived in this area since the ’70s. He retired after 25 years from Harris […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Kay Frances Portzline Kay Frances Portzline, 85, of Richmond, died December 17, 2019, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born November 22, 1934, in Richmond to Robert and Helen Beeson Connerton. She was a former teacher and retired from Earlham College, where she worked with the Dean of Admissions. She was a member of Holy Family Church […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Jerry Keith Abrams Jerry Keith Abrams, 65, at Thomson Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore, Kentucky, formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Born in Richmond, Indiana, on June 23, 1954 ,to the late Kermit Abrams and Virgie Lakes Johns. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by two daughters, Ciara […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Jeffrey A. Lacy Jeffrey A. Lacy, 62, of Glenwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2019, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was born on December 16, 1957, in West Union, Ohio, and is the son of the late Junior and Betty Lacy. He had worked as a pipe fitter and welder. He was a member of […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Larry D. Harrison Larry D. Harrison, age 66, passed away at Reid Health on December 13, 2019. He was born July 28, 1953, to Boyd and Nancy Elizabeth Harrison, in Richmond, Indiana. Larry was a resident of Wayne County and had lived here most of his life. He enjoyed putting model cars together and loved hardscaping. He was […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Eugene Stanley Petty Eugene Stanley Petty, 92, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, December 16, 2019 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on December 17, 1926, in Richmond, IN, a son of the late Fred William and Elizabeth (Stanley) Petty. Gene married the love of […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Lanette Elaine Young RICHMOND, Ind. – Lanette Elaine Young, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Community. Lanette was born June 8, 1941, in Peru, Nebraska, to Ross and Maryon Thomas Adams. Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Benjamin Young of Winchester, Indiana. Arrangements for Lanette Elaine Young will be announced […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Martin S. “Marty” McFadden RICHMOND, Ind. – Martin S. “Marty” McFadden, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at his home. Born November 20, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Knipper and Helen Benham McFadden, Marty was a life-long resident of this community. He owned and operated Marty’s Auto Body for many years before retiring. Marty […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Rebecca Lynn Koorsen Rebecca Lynn Koorsen, age 28, died tragically on December 11, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born in Upland, CA on November 30, 1991, to Mark A. Koorsen and Elizabeth A. Cushman. Rebecca was a loving mother to her three children and she will be greatly missed. Left […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Sandra J. (Hughes) Hill Sandra J. (Hughes) Hill, age 74, passed away on Monday (December 9, 2019) at Reid Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1945 to Martha Hughes-Reeve and William R. Hughes. Sandra passed away with her children, grandchildren and friend by her bedside. Sandra was given a nick name “Cookie” by her dad. Dad always said […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Mark W. Pearson Mark W. Pearson, 63, of Laurel, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on September 20, 1956, in Connersville, and is the son of the late Levi Pearson and Esther Glass Pearson. Mark drove a truck for Quickway Carriers for many years until his health worsened. He […] — (Posted December 18, 2019)

Patricia C. Springfield Patricia C. Springfield of Richmond, Indiana 1940 – 2019 Arrangements pending with Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Beatrice Virginia Hickman Schibley RICHMOND, Ind. – Beatrice Virginia Hickman Schibley, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, December 13, 2019. Beatrice was born February 15, 1928, in Philippi, West Virginia, to Isaac Clayton and Mary Jane Fornash Hickman. She was raised by her mother and aunts during The Great […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Eva Jean Green RICHMOND, Ind. – Eva Jean Green, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Centerville, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Born November 28, 1937, in Wayne County, Indiana, to John and Edna Brewer McQueen, Jean lived in Centerville most of her life. She attended Richmond High School. Jean […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Charles Robert “Bob” Cutshaw Charles Robert “Bob” Cutshaw, 84, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2019, following a long illness, with his loving wife by his side. Bob was born near Greenville, TN on October 28, 1935 to Dempsey and Gladys (Bolden) Cutshaw. When he was about 9 years old they moved to New Castle. […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

John Alan Lee John Alan Lee, 77, passed away peacefully in his own home on Sunday, December 15, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in New Castle on February 26, 1942, to Wilbur “Skinny” Lee and Hallie (Shirk) Lee. He was the third of three children and was a “surprise”, as his sister was 17 and […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Nancy E. Stoddard Nancy E. Stoddard, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday (December 13, 2019) at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Delos and Ada Robinson York. Nancy loved to work and even got upset when her doctor informed her that she was no longer allowed to work. […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Imogene Jeannette Van Sickle RICHMOND, Ind. – Imogene Jeannette Van Sickle, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born November 20, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Francis T. and Esther Hartley Stanley Sr., Imogene lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted December 17, 2019)

Phyllis June (Brown) Neal Phyllis June (Brown) Neal, 93, of New Castle, went to her Heavenly home on the afternoon of Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born on May 2, 1926, the youngest of four children in a small house on South Main Street in New Castle, Indiana. Her parents were Alonzo “Lon” […] — (Posted December 15, 2019)

Judith Ann Wood ORANGE- Judith Ann Wood, 88, passed away Saturday morning December 14, 2019, at Caroleton Manor in Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late Merle and Ruby E. (Davis) Shepler, Judy was born in Connersville on August 25, 1931. She attended Union County schools. Judy married the late Raymond T. “Grinny” Wood in Brookville on May […] — (Posted December 15, 2019)

Wade R. Sams RICHMOND, Ind. – Wade R. Sams, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 3, 1940, in Rock Castle County, Kentucky, to John E. and Kitty Smith Sams, Wade moved to Richmond in 1960. He retired from Paul Casket Company and formerly worked at Wayne Works until its […] — (Posted December 15, 2019)

Dinah Lou Moore Dinah Lou Moore, 78, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on June 8, 1941, in Heidelberg, Kentucky to the late Titus Newton and Della Smith Newton. On October 15, 1960 she married Glen Moore in Heidelberg, Kentucky. They shared more than 59 years of […] — (Posted December 15, 2019)

Willard A. “Bill” Wissler Mr. Willard A. “Bill” Wissler, 87, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, December 13, at home with his family at his side. He was born on November 24, 1932, in Milton, Indiana to Linville P. and Emma L. Culbertson Wissler. He was a 1950 graduate of Whitewater High School and 1956 graduate of Purdue University. […] — (Posted December 15, 2019)

Saundra Sue “Susie” Spicer DUBLIN- Saundra Sue “Susie” Spicer, 79, passed away at her home in Dublin Friday morning December 13, 2019. A daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Hammer) Glisson, Susie was born in New Castle, Indiana on November 14, 1940. She was a life long member of the Dublin community and a member of American Legion […] — (Posted December 14, 2019)

Jade Taylor Christine Craft Jade Taylor Christine Craft, age 24, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on December 11, 2019. She was born April 28, 1995, to Julia Rae Force and David Mathew Craft in Richmond, Indiana. Jade lived in Richmond, was a graduate of Richmond High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College. Jade loved to express herself […] — (Posted December 14, 2019)

Sylvia A. Crane RICHMOND, Ind. – Sylvia A. Crane, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at her home. Born April 5, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Glen David and Helen Bromley, Sylvia lived in this community most of her life. She worked in retail and food service. Sylvia enjoyed square dancing, collecting monkeys, and […] — (Posted December 14, 2019)

Steven “Skeeter” Mikel Steven “Skeeter” Mikel, 50, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, of natural causes following an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1969 in New Castle, a son of Larry Mikel and the late Sue (Asberry) Michael. A 1988 graduate of Tri High School, he played football and wrestled, and was […] — (Posted December 14, 2019)

David “Dave” Allen Cooksey David “Dave” Allen Cooksey, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Franklin on December 11, 2019. Dave was born on June 25, 1940 in Dublin, Indiana, to Robert and Dorothy Cooksey. He married Ruby (Jaggers) Cooksey on October 1, 1966. She preceded him in passing on November 16, 2016. He […] — (Posted December 12, 2019)

Joshua Allyn Wayne Sanders Joshua Allyn Wayne Sanders age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 27, 2019. He was born May 17, 1992, to Sabrina Bouchard and David Sanders in Tucson, Arizona. Joshua was a resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Hagerstown High School. Josh was an Eagle Scout and always willing to help […] — (Posted December 12, 2019)

Athena Lane Christodoulou Athena Lane Christodoulou fell asleep in the Lord on December 10, 2019, in her home after a long illness. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019, at 10:00 AM at St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church in Peachtree City, Georgia and will be interred at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, Georgia. Athena […] — (Posted December 12, 2019)