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 Allen Stearns David Allen Stearns, 50, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 12, 1969, in Connersville, Indiana, to Clifford and Beulah Stearns. David served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War as part of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. He was a master marksman. […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Norma L. “Jimmie” Stacker Norma L. “Jimmie” Stacker, 95, of Richmond, died August 30, 2019, at Arbor Trace. She was born December 31, 1923, in Elberta, Michigan to Don and Ruby Stiles Rickett and moved here six years ago from Owosso, Michigan. She formerly worked as a bank vice president, and retired from the Shiawassee County, Michigan, Courts. She […] — (Posted September 3, 2019)

William E. Lindsey Jr. William E. Lindsey Jr. August 1, 1936 – August 30, 2019 Arrangements will be announced by Community Family Funeral Home — (Posted September 3, 2019)

Cathy West Cathy West, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 29, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 30, 1958, to William and Sally West. Cathy loved to do crafts, write poems, watch cooking shows and most of all Cathy loved to spend time with her kids, grandkids and loved her animals. She is […] — (Posted September 3, 2019)

Daniel R. McCurdy CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Daniel R. McCurdy, age 39, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at his home. Born May 26, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donnie and Tami Noble McCurdy, Dan was a lifelong resident of Centerville. He was a 1998 graduate of Centerville High School. Dan worked for his dad in […] — (Posted August 31, 2019)

Jack D. Baker Jack D. Baker, 88, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, August 30. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Darke County, Ohio to Charles and Juanita Eley Baker. Jack graduated from Hollansburg High School. He married the former Mary A. Kenworthy on August 18, 1949. Jack and Mary operated a dairy farm for many […] — (Posted August 31, 2019)

Joseph Phillip Webb RICHMOND, Ind. – Joseph Phillip Webb, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at his home. Joseph was born December 20, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth and Margaret Mosey Webb. He served in the U.S. Navy. Joseph formerly worked as a machinist and had owned his own business. He returned to […] — (Posted August 31, 2019)

Sonny Lee Barker RICHMOND, Ind. – Sonny Lee Barker, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending through Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond — (Posted August 31, 2019)

David Lee Freeman David Lee Freeman, 55, of Richmond died August 30, 2019, at his home after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born October 16, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived here most of his life. He worked in construction as a steel erector and enjoyed tinkering. Survivors include his two children James Hall of […] — (Posted August 31, 2019)

Abbigail Nicole Day CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Abbigail Nicole Day, age 32, of Connersville, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. Born July 28, 1987, in Richmond, Indiana, to Donald Dale and Linda Sue Bellew Day Jr., Abbie was a 2006 graduate of Centerville High School, where she played soccer, basketball, and softball. […] — (Posted August 29, 2019)

Amy Lynne Price RICHMOND, Ind. – Amy Lynne Price, age 53, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Amy was born August 6, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Howard and Cleatus Jean Warf Price. She was a 1984 graduate of Richmond High School. Amy attended classes at the University of Cincinnati and obtained a Bachelor of […] — (Posted August 29, 2019)

Deborah Jo Long Deborah Jo Long, 66, of Lewisville, died Sunday morning, August 25, 2019, at her residence following a battle with cancer. ‘Debi’ was born in Rushville, October 9, 1952, to John B. and Shirley M. Temple Reynolds. She had lived throughout the United States and Germany while her step-father, Rodney Pollak, pursued his career in the […] — (Posted August 29, 2019)

Lowell L. Nesbitt Lowell L. Nesbitt, of Richmond, was born on April 16, 1936, a son to Guy and Gladys Patterson Nesbitt. He married Louise Jones and together they raised two children. Lowell worked as a machinist and was a member of the Galilean Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and wild flowers. On Saturday, August 24, 2019 at […] — (Posted August 29, 2019)

Donna J. Cornthwaite Rathbun Brower Donna J. Cornthwaite Rathbun Brower, 80, of Richmond, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Reid Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1938, in Liberty, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Bradburn) Hofmann. Donna and her parents had lived in Milton, Cambridge City, Gunison, Colorado; Spruce, Wisconsin and Liberty […] — (Posted August 29, 2019)

Peggy Gaston Peggy Gaston, 82, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, Indiana. She moved to Bedford five years ago to live under the constant care of her daughter, Conita, who was holding her hand when she went to be with the Lord. Peggy was born on August […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Barbara Louise Huddleston Barbara Louise Huddleston, 92, formerly of Union City, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning August 28, 2019 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. A daughter of the late Carl and Hazel (Clifton) Butler, Barbara was born in Henry County on April 18, 1927. She was raised in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Bradley Steven Powell RICHMOND, Ind. – Bradley Steven Powell, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a short illness Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 22, 1956, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to Raymond and Juanita M. Robinson Powell, Brad lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1975 […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Peggy Lorraine Bass Peggy Lorraine Bass, 73, went to be with the Lord on August 26th after a long valiantly fought battle. She was born on May 5, 1946, to LeMoine Hinshaw & Wilma Meyers. She was a member of Bethel Chapel. She loved crafting and often made homemade cards & gifts for others. She was a prayer […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Gertrude Carter Gertrude Carter, 94, of Richmond, Indiana, made her journey home on August 19, 2019. She departed this life peacefully at Golden Living Nursing Home. She was born on November 6, 1924 in Allen, Alabama to Mary and Ellis Armstead. Gertrude moved to Richmond, Indiana, in 1943 and was married to David Carter. To this union […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Richard Allen Martin Richard Allen Martin, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on August 23, 2019. He was born October 14, 1950, to James T. and Georgia Martin in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by a brother: Ricky Kevin Martin and a sister: Ramona Martin. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife. There […] — (Posted August 28, 2019)

Micheal D. Reneau Micheal D. Reneau, 63, of Richmond, died at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born in New Castle on October 9, 1955, to David and Delores (Belt) Reneau, and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: His wife, Fawn (Crawford) Reneau; four children, […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Douglas E. Mullen Douglas E. Mullen, age 75, of Straughn, died Saturday afternoon (August 24, 2019) at his residence. He was born in Henry County, Indiana, on June 5, 1944, to Floyd and Edna Polston Mullen and had lived in this area most of his life. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army retiring in 1983 with […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Samantha Davis Samantha Davis, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2019. She was born April 11, 1987, to Virginia Brubaker and James Hardesty in Richmond, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother: Virginia (Duane) Brubaker; father: James (Linda Berkenstock) Hardesty; two children: BrookeLynn J. Davis and Calvin C. Fairchild; sister: Amanda C. (Donald) […] — (Posted August 27, 2019)

Mark “Red Man” or “Red” Fultz LEWISVILLE- Mark “Red Man” or “Red” Fultz, 70 passed away Friday evening August 23, 2019 at Hickory Creek Healthcare in New Castle, Indiana, with his family by his side. Mark was born in Rushville, Indiana, on April 25, 1949 and graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1967. Mark was employed by Chrysler […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Linda (Avila) VanMeter With profound sadness we announce the passing of Linda (Avila) VanMeter our loving and devoted mother and a friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 23, 2019. She left us peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas to Blas and Guadalupe Avila. Linda grew up […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Shelby Reed Shelby Reed, age 49, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born November 6, 1969, to Nelson Reed and Diana Reed in Richmond, Indiana. Shelby was a homemaker and a Wayne County resident most of her life. She was an artist, loved butterfly’s, decorating and […] — (Posted August 26, 2019)

Gabriel D. Geis Gabriel D. Geis, 35, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, August 23, 2019, at Reid Health, Richmond, Indiana. A life-long resident of Connersville, he was born October 31, 1983, one of two children of Keith and Debra Cummins Geis, and was a 2002 graduate of Connersville High School. Gabriel was a member of St. Gabriel […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Robin Brown Robin Brown, 68, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on August 18, 2019. Robin was born to George Stanley and Jane Alice Brown on August 28, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana. Robin worked for close to 30 years at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was a native of Indiana but moved to Parker, Colorado, to be […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Janice R. Baker Janice R. Baker, age 61, of Richmond, died on Monday (August 19, 2019) at Reid Health. She was born on July 7, 1958, in Dearborn, Michigan to Charles and Mary Lou Mann O’Bryant. She was a graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and had lived in this area since 2009. Janice was a homemaker and […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)

Norma Lee (Pax) Irvin Norma Lee Irvin (nee Pax), age 93, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died August 21, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald D. Irvin, devoted mother of Ron (Loiann) Irvin, Becky (Jerry) McCanna, Sheri (Mark) Vorholt, Teri Irvin, and Pam (Len) Thomas, and loving grandmother of Spencer and Jordan (Summer) Irvin, Kevin (Christine), […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)