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.

Michael D. “Mike” Combs RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael D. “Mike” Combs, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule. Born February 10, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jimmy L. and Minnie Martin Combs, Mike was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1974. Mike worked as […] — (Posted June 21, 2019)

James Noble Kinnaman James Noble Kinnaman, 70, of Muncie passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019, at Ball Memorial ICU. He was born on June 17, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Robin V., Jr. and Mary Marjorie (Cox) Kinnaman. Jim attended Milton School until consolidation with Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln H.S. in 1966. While there […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Mark Steven Davis CAMBRIDGE CITY – Mark Steven Davis, 52, passed away early Monday June 17, 2019, at his residence in Cambridge City. A son of the late Olin Kenneth and Marjorie J. (Fulton) Davis, Mark was born in Marion, Ohio, on June 14, 1967. A lifelong resident of Dublin and Cambridge City, Mark graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Jennifer Lee Clark ALEXANDRIA, Ind. – Jennifer Lee Clark, age 39, formerly of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born May 20, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jim and Pam Robbins Branum, Jennifer lived in Centerville most of her life. She loved her job as a homemaker. Jennifer was a member […] — (Posted June 20, 2019)

Stephen Anthony Mosey RICHMOND, Ind. – Stephen Anthony Mosey, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home. Born July 18, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles G. and Delores Marie Thatcher Mosey, Steve was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. Steve was inducted […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Marjorie T. Meyer On Saturday, June 15, 2019, while surrounded by her four loving children, the Lord called Marjorie T. Meyer home to join Him in eternity. Marjorie was born April 24, 1931, to the late Ralph and Nellie Teetor in Hagerstown, IN. She graduated from Hagerstown High School and attended Northwestern University for three years, where she […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Bessie A. Thomas Bessie A. Thomas, 82, of Richmond died peacefully at her home with her family by her side June 17, 2019. She was born April 30, 1937, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Bob and Ethel Isaacs Chappell and lived here most of her life. A homemaker, she was blessed with lots of love and will be […] — (Posted June 19, 2019)

Benjamin King IV Benjamin King IV, 84, of Connersville passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Heritage House of Connersville. One of five children, Ben was born in Streator, Illinois, on Sept. 27, 1934, the son of Benjamin King III and Margaret (Hall) King. Benjamin graduated from Mississinewa High School, Gas City, Indiana, in 1952. His senior year […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Edith Lillian Dixon Edith Lillian Dixon, 93, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, June 17, 2019, at her home. The youngest of three children of George Roy and Irene Iris Friend Dawson, Edith was born at home in Orange Township in Fayette County on January 1, 1926. Edith graduated with the class […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Peggy Ann Wilson Peggy Ann Wilson, 84, of Richmond, passed away June 17, 2019, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1935, in Kingston, Tennessee, to Bill and Maggy Ladd Day and lived here most of her life. She worked at Golden Living- Golden Rule in the dietary department. She was a member […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Joseph L. Ball Joseph L. Ball, age 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born May 3, 1944 in Oneida, Kentucky he was the son of the late John & Annie E. (Combs) Ball. He was retired, having worked as a Foreman at General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio for […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

John Marshall Ray Jr. John Marshall Ray Jr. of Richmond, Indiana was born March 4, 1957 and died June 17, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Dennis “Denny” Eugene Doner Dennis “Denny” Eugene Doner, age 70, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on June 16, 2019. He was born November 10, 1948, to Glen and Olivia Doner in Richmond, Indiana. Denny had lived in Wayne County all of his life. He was former Owner of Mighty Muffler and a former member of […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Bruce J. Woehrmann Bruce J. Woehrmann passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 15, 2019. He was born September 23, 1960, to William and Gretchen Woehrmann in Richmond, Indiana. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1978, and then went to Ivy Tech Community College and received a technical […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Magaly Alarcon Y Reyes Magaly Alarcon Y Reyes of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on June 14, 2019. She was born April 12, 1944, to Eduardo Alarcon and Judith Reyes, in Mexico City, Mexico. There will be no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Frederic Duane Retter Frederic Duane Retter was born February 2, 1936 to Harold and Cordelia (Brouse) Retter, and was reunited with them on Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2019 from heart failure. He had an alert mind, a hearty spirit, and a confident faith to the last. Duane loved farming and sold equipment at his Heckley-Sheffer IH Implement dealership […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Margaret Ann Morrow Margaret Ann Morrow, 64, a longtime Hagerstown resident, died at her home in Monticello, KY on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born in Monticello on December 12, 1953, to Elliott A. and Ada Pearle (King) Morrow and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Survivors include a sister, Helen Miller; 2 brothers, […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

James Evan Hall RICHMOND, Ind. – James Evan Hall, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 11, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Carlton Blaine and Auda Belle Craige Hall, Jim lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio. […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Mary Katherine Stevenson Lynn, IN – Mary Katherine Stevenson, 91, of Lynn, IN passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2019 at Friends Fellowship of Richmond, IN. She was born February 17, 1928, in Richmond, IN the daughter of Harold Gilson and Sarah Elizabeth (Doren) Dils. She was a 1946 graduate of Boston High School where she was […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Don A. Wehrley CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Don A. Wehrley, age 62, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home. Born May 9, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roaul “Pappy” and Joan Woolard Wehrley, Donald lived in Richmond and Centerville all of his life. He worked in maintenance at Centerville-Abington Community Schools for 14 years and […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Gordon L. Kelley RICHMOND, Ind. – Gordon L. Kelley, age 58, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 14, 2019, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. Born May 4, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Owen Bo and Mary Ann Baker Kelley, Gordon graduated from Twin Valley South High School. He worked at Pease Industries, Inc. in Fairfield, Ohio, […] — (Posted June 18, 2019)

Mary Jo Slonaker Mary Jo Slonaker, 88, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 18, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Claiborn and Carlyle Diffenderfer King and had lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. After graduation from Centerville High School she received her bacbelor’s […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Nancy Ann Oler Fackson Nancy Ann Oler Fackson, 88, of Richmond, went home peacefully on Friday, June 14, resting comfortably in her bed in the presence of her family. Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 25, 1931. She married William LeeRoy Oler on July 24, 1948. They shared 50 years together before his death on February 27, […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Betty Mae White Browning Betty Mae White Browning, wed for 67 years to her loving husband Charlie, mother of four children, grandmother to 14 grandchildren, and great-grandmother to 6 children, died on June 12, 2019. She was 91. Betty was born April 26, 1928 to Lewis B. and Prilla Dalton White in Middlesboro, Kentucky. A graduate of Middlesboro High […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Linus W. “Bill” Lauer Linus W. “Bill” Lauer, 83, of Richmond, died June 13, 2019 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers. He was born December 1, 1935 in St. Martin, Minnesota, to Leonard and Lydia Backes Lauer and lived here most of his life. He retired from Alcoa where he worked as a machinist and was an Army veteran. He […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Janice E. Moore Janice E. Moore, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 11, 2019 at Reid Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1941 in New Castle, Indiana, to Sally Smith. Janice graduated from Webster High School. She was a former employee of D&M and had retired from Target. Janice was an avid bingo player […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Wesley Scott James Isaacs Our hero, our beautiful son and brother, Wesley Scott James Isaacs, 27, of Muncie, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in Carmel on October 20, 1991 to Adrian and Jamie (Smith) Isaacs and had lived in Muncie for the past 4 years. Wes was a paramedic, employed by […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Robert “Bob” Paul Hensley Robert “Bob” Paul Hensley, 66, of College Corner, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, at Whitewater Commons following an eight-year battle with cancer. The oldest of five children of Joe and Frances Ruth Durham Hensley, Bob was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on March 19, 1953. He graduated […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Gary K. Blair Gary K. Blair, 60, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. Gary was born on July 8, 1958, to the late Sim Edgar and Mary Geraldine Witt Blair. On July 25, 1977, Gary married Melissa Mae Townsend in Georgia. Gary proudly served his country in […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Jerry W. Kriner Jerry W. Kriner, age 78, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was born September, 21, 1940 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Gilbert and Juanita Kennedy Kriner. Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Straughn High School and received an Associate’s Degree […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)