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.

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)

Dominick E. Shroyer Dominick E. Shroyer, 11 weeks old, passed away at Henry County Hospital on June 8, 2019. He was born to Shawn Shroyer and Natasha McKinney Shroyer on March 22, 2019, in Richmond, Indiana. Graveside service was at Goshen Cemetery on Thursday, June 8, 2019. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Eugene Amos Jett Eugene Amos Jett passed away on May 30, 2019. He was born January 25, 1959, to Cennie Townsend and Eugene Ingram in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but was lovingly raised by William and Helen Jett. Eugene served briefly in the U.S. Navy. He was also a member of the N.A.A.C.P. Eugene loved to fish, enjoyed watching wrestling […] — (Posted June 17, 2019)

Marlene S. (Hartman) Armstrong ALEXANDRIA, IN- Marlene S. (Hartman) Armstrong, 73, passed away unexpectedly in her residence on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on August 28, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to George and Beulah (Black) Jowdy. Marlene attended College Corner High School. She was a former Connersville resident and had resided in Alexandria since 1999. For 25 […] — (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 14, 2019)

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Bullock Byrd Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Bullock Byrd, 74, of Pinellas Park, Florida and formerly of Connersville, passed away June 7, 2019. I was born September 14, 1944 to William Carl and Phyllis Glass Bullock. As you will see I have chosen to write my own obituary. Why? It’s quite simple! Most obits list the clubs, organizations and […] — (Posted June 14, 2019)

Leonard Theodore “Lenny” Weston NEW CASTLE- Leonard Theodore “Lenny” Weston, 60, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday June 12, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A son of the late Leonard F. and Alice R. (Decker) Weston, Lenny was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on November 23, 1958. He lived most of his life in the Cambridge City community and […] — (Posted June 14, 2019)

Phyllis F. Mackey Phyllis F. Mackey, 84 of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Monday June 11, 2019. She was well known in the area as a cellist and performed in the Muncie, Anderson and Richmond symphonies. She was born on October 21, 1934 to the late Fred and Eva Rode of Muskegon, Michigan and is survived by […] — (Posted June 14, 2019)

Carol S. Borden Carol S. Borden, 72, passed away on June 11, 2019 at Reid Health. She was born July 21, 1946 to Herman and Letha (Farmer) Morris (deceased) She graduated from Centerville High School and lived in the area most of her life. She leaves behind her daughter Teresa Siliven (Ronnie Webb). Sisters Kathi Vornauf and Mary […] — (Posted June 13, 2019)

Dotty Lou Bean Dotty Lou Bean, 86, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, at Reid Health, Richmond. A lifelong resident of Connersville, Dotty was born on August 10, 1932, the only child of James and Mary Berkmeyer Derby. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1950 and attended Indiana University. On April […] — (Posted June 13, 2019)

Neva A. “Nan” McCown RICHMOND, Ind. – Neva A. “Nan” McCown, age 101, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Golden Living Center – Richmond. Born September 28, 1917, in Spartanburg, Indiana, to James Tracy and Nancy Clemens Archey, Nan grew up in Longtown, Ohio, but lived most of her life in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Kimberly Butts Kimberly Butts passed away at her home on June 8, 2019, at the age of 45. She was born June 3, 1974, to Michael Wade Pendergrass and Gloria Jean Johnson, in Fullerton, California. Kim graduated from San Buenaventura in 1992, and went on to earn an associate’s degree from Franklin University in Business Management. She […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Ivan S. “Sam” Moore Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Ivan S. “Sam” Moore Jr., age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Reid Health. Born March 5, 1949, in Carthage, Missouri, to Ivan Samuel and Leona Broadwater Moore Sr., Sam lived most of his life in Richmond. He served in the U.S. Army. Sam owned and operated Sam’s […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Elinor Jean Pearson Elinor Jean Pearson, 86, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, June 8, in the comfort of her home with much of her family at her side. She was born on October 31, 1932 in Lynn, Indiana to Walter and Edith Hofheinz Erk. She was a 1950 graduate of Whitewater High School. She married John Pearson […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Bonnie Lee Barning Bonnie Lee Barning, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte, Indiana, with her daughter by her side. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer and Isabel (Strange) Stratman. Bonnie was a Master Gardener and had a particular love […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Ruth Naomi Woodard Ruth Naomi Woodard passed away at Reid Health on June 9, 2019. She was born September 30, 1916, the daughter of Dave Cosby and Katie Vontress-Cosby, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Later in life, she moved to Richmond, Indiana, and married Oliver “Woody” Woodard. She was a member and usher of Greater Second Baptist Church in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Mary Phyllis Halstead Mary Phyllis Halstead, 86, of Losantville, died at her home on Monday, June 10, 2019. Arrangements for memorial services will be announced at a later date by Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Tommie D. Reece CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Tommie D. Reece, age 74, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2019, at his home. Born December 22, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Billie C. Reece and Grace A. Douglas Reece, Tommie lived in Centerville most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Centerville High School. Tommie served […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Eric Brian Bullock Eric Brian Bullock, 31, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, June 10. He was born on October 6, 1987, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bob and Helen Smith Bullock. Eric attended Northeastern High School. He was working in Columbus, Ohio, as an Electrician Apprentice, where he was quickly excelling and was excited to travel the country […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Eileen Frances Stenger Eileen Frances Stenger, age 91, of Centerville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (June 11, 2019). She was born in Bath, Indiana, on February 9, 1928, to Edward and Magdalena Kreutzer. Eileen graduated in 1946 from McGuffey High School in Oxford, Ohio, and was an Avon representative for 50 years, retiring in 2017. […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Timothy C. “Timmy” Ponder RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy C. “Timmy” Ponder, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born August 10, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph A. Ponder and Phyllis L. Burris Ponder, Timmy lived in this community most of his life. He earned a technical degree in […] — (Posted June 12, 2019)

Patricia Kay Rifner CAMBRIDGE CITY – Patricia Kay Rifner, 68, of Cambridge City, IN, passed away Sunday morning, June 9, 2019, after an extended illness. Miss Patty, as she was affectionately known, was born November 19, 1950 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Ravenelle Willoughby. Miss Patty graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, IN in 1968. […] — (Posted June 11, 2019)