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.

Larry Marshall Wilson Larry Marshall Wilson, 72, of Richmond, passed away September 6, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born October 5, 1946, in Kentucky to Ronald and Retha Allen Wilson and lived here most of his life. He retired from Belden Corporation and was an Army veteran serving in Korea. He loved his family and is survived […] — (Posted September 9, 2019)

Christopher C. “Chris” York Christopher C. “Chris” York, 48, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7. Chris was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 14, 1970, to Larry D. and Barbara L. Booher York Ward. Chris attended Randolph Southern High School. He formerly worked in construction and enjoyed being a CNC mill operator. Chris was a longtime […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Norma Lee Langley Norma Lee Langley, 78, of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, September 6. She was born on June 10, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana to Walter Ronald and Thelma Lee Warren Perry. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Donald Langley on December 22, 1962. They were blessed with three children and […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Sondra Anne Brickles Sondra Anne Brickles, 73, of Lewisville passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on January 5, 1946 in Elwood, IN, a daughter of the late Donald and Ima Jean (Krume) Crail. Sandy met her husband, Paul Brickles, while serving at Red Lobster on Shadeland Ave. They […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Leslie Wayne “Les” Anderson RICHMOND, Ind. – Leslie Wayne “Les” Anderson, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 2, 2019, at Reid Health. Born December 17, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Amos and Ethel French Anderson, Les was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Les retired […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Paul Joseph Sherwood Paul Joseph Sherwood, age 74, of Liberty, Indiana passed away on Saturday (August 31, 2019). Paul was born on August 5, 1945 to Arthur Raymond and Katherine Inez Davis Sherwood in Connersville, Indiana. He was a dedicated sports fan, especially when it came to baseball. He had lived in the Liberty and Brownsville area for […] — (Posted September 7, 2019)

Elijah White Elijah White was born to Danielle and Jared White on Wednesday, September 4 and received his Angel Wings at 2:26 am on Thursday, September 5. Elijah will be missed by his parents, two big brothers, Mason White and Karter White; maternal grandmother, Teresa Amyx; paternal grandparents, Rob & Janet White; paternal grandfather, Pat Murphy; and […] — (Posted September 6, 2019)

Edith K. Powell Edith K. Powell, 98, of Connersville, died early Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. A Union County native, Edith was born March 5, 1921 to Louis and Margaret Irma Dinwiddie Kolb. In 1939, she graduated from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio and attended classes at Miami University. Edith married Charles […] — (Posted September 6, 2019)

Sandra Marschand Doherty Sandra Marschand Doherty of Richmond, Indiana, passed away September 3, 2019, at the age of 75. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, she was born Sandra Dale Marschand on March 22, 1944, to Lillian Donnabel Marschand (Boren) and Orland Dale Marschand, in Fort Wayne, IN. After her marriage to Michael John Doherty of Richmond on […] — (Posted September 5, 2019)

Vivian K. Moles Vivian K. Moles, 84, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born November 20, 1934 to the late Raymond Apsley and Marjorie Huber Apsley. On July 7, 1952, she married Barney Moles in Liberty; they were able to spend 57 years together before he passed away on March 18, 2009. Vivian […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Linda J. Ford EATON, Ohio – Linda J. Ford, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 26, 1936, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, to H. Russell and Elsie Victoria “Betty” Betts Hartzler, Linda lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Larry A. Johnson Larry A. Johnson, 68, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on September 1, 2019. He was born February 5, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to Elvis and Georgia Johnson. Larry loved to travel to the casino, Traders World, Fairs, Jungle Jims, and Gatlinburg. He is survived by his spouse Jennifer Johnson; daughter Annie Ashwill (John Richardson); step […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Sarah “Sally” A. Wynn Sarah “Sally” A. Wynn, 85, formerly of Connersville, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at Community Hospital South, Greenwood surrounded by her loving family. The only child of Sherley A. and Maude Case Barrett, Sally was born in Connersville on September 18, 1933. Sally graduated from Connersville High School and attained her Bachelor and Master […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

Rita E. Bruck Rita E. Bruck, daughter of Reid Cox and Louise Cox, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. Rita, born December 29, 1926, was a lifelong Richmond, Indiana resident. She married the love of her life, Leo W. Bruck, on January 9, 1946, on his return from the World War II Pacific Theater. Leo preceded […] — (Posted September 4, 2019)

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)