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.

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)

Marie J. Branson RICHMOND, Ind. – Marie J. Branson, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at her home. Marie was born September 25, 1933, in Ida, Arkansas, to William and Lucy Towell Dill, where she lived until moving to Richmond at the age of 9. Marie later moved to Dayton, Ohio, but returned to […] — (Posted December 12, 2019)

George J. Wuerch RICHMOND, Ind. – George J. Wuerch, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 19, 1934, in Portage, Wisconsin, to Fredrick James and Martha Finkenstein Wuerch, George moved to Richmond in 1980. He was a follower of the Lutheran faith. George enjoyed riding his […] — (Posted December 12, 2019)

Ronald James Jackson Ronald James Jackson, 72, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 4, 2019. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 18, 1947, to James Rufus and Annie Gray Jackson. He cherished life and lived it daily surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid music lover, gun collector and fisherman. He was our […] — (Posted December 11, 2019)

Marcia Elaine Webster Willette Williams Marcia Elaine Webster Willette Williams was born on August 31, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana. The daughter of Marzell and Cordelia Webster. Marcia was born in Richmond, Indiana, but moved to Wisconsin as a teenager. She graduated high school in Milwaukee, and soon after met her first husband, Steven L. Willette. The couple began their family […] — (Posted December 11, 2019)

Martha Jean Gable HAGERSTOWN: Martha Jean Gable, 97, formerly of Hagerstown, died December 4, 2019, in Menlo Park, CA, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in Losantville on January 2, 1922 to Frank and Flossie McGunnegill. Jean was a 1943 graduate of Ball State. She resided in Saginaw, MI and Kokomo before […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Bill Keith Grubbs Bill Keith Grubbs, 73, of Connersville passed away peacefully at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019, with his loving family by his side at I.U. Heath-Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Bill had been a patient there since his involvement in an auto accident on Friday, November 29, 2019. One of three children of Glen Jerald and […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Irene Martinez Muckridge CAMBRIDGE CITY- Irene Martinez Muckridge, 78, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2019, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Irene was born in El Paso, Texas, on April 25, 1941 to Julian Martinez and Refugia Garcia Martinez. Irene lived in Yuma, Arizona, where she met and married her […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Mildred L. Allen Mildred L. Allen, 99, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019. She was born on January 19, 1920, in Rush County to Harvey and LaVon Reed. Mildred was most known for working for Dr. Kenyon and at Brunner’s Drug Store. In her leisure time she enjoyed making ceramics and working on crossword […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Hazel Marie Huffman LEWISVILLE- Hazel Marie Huffman, 86, passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 at Stonebrooke of New Castle. A daughter of the late Fred and Goldie (Scott) Mohler, Hazel was born at home in rural Rush County, Indiana on April 16, 1933. She has lived all her life in the Lewisville community and Henry County. Hazel was […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Raymond Hensley Goff Sr. Raymond Hensley Goff, Sr., 97, of Centerville, went to be with the Lord December 7, 2019, at Acension St. Vincent Carmel after a short illness. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky, to James and Christina Phelps Goff and lived in this area most of his life. He retired in 1987 after 37 years from Commons […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Anna Pauline Isaacs Anna Pauline Isaacs, 90, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2019, at The Springs after a brief illness. She was born April 26, 1929, in Irvine, Kentucky to Powell and Edna Sparks Isaacs and lived here most of her life. She formerly worked at Decca Records, Hooks Drugs, and […] — (Posted December 10, 2019)

Selma Ruth Feicke Bloomington, Illinois – Selma Ruth Feicke, 98, of Bloomington, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Heritage Health in El Paso. A celebration gathering will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Luke Union Church in Bloomington with a celebration of life […] — (Posted December 8, 2019)

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)