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.

Shelby L. Masters Shelby Louise Masters, 38, died unexpectedly in an accident on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was born June 2, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ronnie Masters and Sandy (Jay) Morris. She was a 1999 graduate of Hagerstown High School and graduated from Ivy Tech as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Shelby was also a Certified Massage […] — (Posted February 20, 2019)

Thomas E. Keller Thomas Eugene Keller, 59, of Lynn, died at his home on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born in Prestonsburg, KY on January 12, 1960 to Gordon Eugene and Shirley (Poe) Keller. He had resided in the Lynn area for the past 10 years. He served with the National Guard and was a former member […] — (Posted February 19, 2019)

Mildred Leona Hilbert Shellenberger HAGERSTOWN – Mildred Leona Hilbert Shellenberger, age 100 years five months, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Bayshore Guest Homes and Gardens in Nokomis, FL. She was born in Henry County on September 23, 1918 to Carl and Grace Hilbert. She was a 1936 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Upon leaving Hagerstown, she resided in […] — (Posted February 19, 2019)

Brahmer J. Fletcher CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Brahmer J. Fletcher, age 31, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 8, 1987, in Richmond, Indiana, to George and Traci Corder Fletcher II, Brahmer was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 2006 graduate of Centerville High School. Brahmer worked as a package […] — (Posted February 18, 2019)

Jack M. Stottlemire II Jack M. Stottlemire II, 79, of Richmond went peacefully to be with the Lord Saturday February 16, 2019, at his home. He was born December 9, 1938, in Lisbon, Ohio, and lived here most of his life. He was a truck driver for I.R.C.&D. Trucking and a member of the Teamsters Union #135. Jack retired […] — (Posted February 18, 2019)

Fredrick L. “Bo” Moores Jr. Fredrick L. “Bo” Moores Jr., 66, of Richmond, passed away February 16, 2019, at Rosebud Village after a long illness. He was born February 2, 1953 in Richmond to Fredrick L. Sr. and Betty Fields Moores; he lived in Anaheim, California and Peru, Indiana before moving back to Richmond. He is survived by his two […] — (Posted February 18, 2019)

Forrest “Bud” O’Neal Robbins Forrest “Bud” O’Neal Robbins, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (February 13, 2019) at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Bud was born on April 2, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to Forrest “Frosty” and Janet E. Cannon Robbins. He had worked and sold auto parts for Rodefelds and KOI Auto Parts. Bud had a […] — (Posted February 16, 2019)

Roy M. Ridge RICHMOND, Ind. – Roy M. Ridge, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home in San Diego, California. Born April 20, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel E. and Rose Johnson Ridge, Roy was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1955 graduate of Richmond High School. Roy served […] — (Posted February 15, 2019)

Alfred “Al” J. Phenis CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alfred “Al” J. Phenis, age 91, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Reid Health. Born September 28, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alfred and Dorothy Finley Phenis Sr., Al was a life-long resident of this community. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and served in the U.S. […] — (Posted February 15, 2019)

Richard L. “Dick” Kinsinger Richard L. “Dick” Kinsinger, 89, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Dick was born September 30, 1929, in Wayne County, Indiana, to John J. and Olive (Bane) Kinsinger. He was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, Indiana, and a 1951 graduate of Purdue University, […] — (Posted February 14, 2019)

William Eric Atkinson LOSANTVILLE- William Eric Atkinson, 57, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2019, in Evanston, Wyoming. Eric was an owner/operator truck driver and passed away while on a trip from Idaho to Florida. A son of Robert Lee and Mary Lou (Woolsey) Atkinson, Eric was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 28, 1961. Eric lived […] — (Posted February 14, 2019)

Vivian J. Fellman Vivian Joann Fellman, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February, 12, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on September 1, 1935 in East Germantown, IN, the daughter of Redford L. and Nancy Kathryn (Boyer) Lockwood and was a 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School. She […] — (Posted February 14, 2019)

Brian Gregory Stewart Brian Gregory Stewart, 48, from New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 9th, 2019. Anyone and everyone who knew Brian knew his heart. He was genuine in all aspects. He loved deeply, and the inspiration that he has passed on to many of us is forever. Brian was always just a call or text […] — (Posted February 13, 2019)

Kirby Lee Bales RICHMOND, Ind. – Kirby Lee Bales, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Kirby was born on April 30, 1943, to Kedrick and Betty Earl Bales, in Lynn, Indiana, where he grew up. He married Rebecca Moles on June 2, 1974. Kirby, a beloved husband, brother, […] — (Posted February 13, 2019)

Eugene E. Christopher Eugene E. Christopher, 80, of Richmond died February 11, 2019 at Reid Health. He was born September 12, 1938 in Camden, Ohio to Raymond and Rosella Christopher and has lived in Richmond since 1969. He was a graduate and valedictorian of Camden, Ohio High School, and attended I.U. East graduating from IUPUI. He was an […] — (Posted February 13, 2019)

Carl G. Lewis FARMLAND – Carl Glen Lewis, 68, of Farmland, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, following his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in New Castle on October 10, 1950, to Marvin and Alta (Dobbs) Lewis. Carl was a 1969 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He is a retired employee of Dana/Eaton Corp. Carl’s […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Hobert Stanley Hobert Stanley, age 92 (born April 11, 1926 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky) left this life on Saturday (February 09, 2019) at his home. He came to this area in 1935 and was a retired employee of the former Wayne Works. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He leaves behind his wife […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Mary Stiner Mary Stiner went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday February 9th. She was an amazing woman of faith, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is reunited with her husband of 35 years Geoffrey, daughter Melissa, and son Daniel. She was born in Richmond on May 19, 1951 to […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Nancy J. Cornett RICHMOND, Ind. – Nancy Jo Cornett, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at Reid Health. Born August 29, 1940, in Muncie, Indiana, to Maurice and Dorothy Vail Patterson, Nancy lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond High School and a 1960 graduate of the […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Mary Elisabeth French CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Mary Elisabeth French, age 55, of Centerville, Indiana, died after a long, hard fight with cancer on Monday, February 11, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born August 14, 1963, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Bill and Mary Ida Annable McCarver, Elisabeth moved to Centerville in 1984. She was a determined business […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Aaron Wade Chandler GREENS FORK, Ind. – Aaron Wade Chandler, age 46, a beloved husband, father, Big G, son, brother, uncle, friend, bandmate, and coach, passed away February 9, 2019, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born February 11, 1972, to Morris “Bud” Chandler and Elaine Walton, Aaron lived most of his life in Indiana, except for […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Irene C. Saylor RICHMOND, Ind. – Irene C. Saylor, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Reid Health. Born November 24, 1928, in Fountain City, Indiana, to Hamilton and Henrietta Gregg Martin, Irene lived in Richmond and Centerville, Indiana, most of her life. She was a graduate of New Paris High School in Ohio. […] — (Posted February 12, 2019)

Lois F. Noah Lois Faye Noah, 91, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, February 7, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. One of six children of Howard and Mary Grace Robbins Herrmann, Lois was born in Laurel, Indiana on August 2, 1927, and graduated from New Salem High School. On June 29, 1950, Lois married Clarence […] — (Posted February 11, 2019)

Allen “Bud” Russell Allen “Bud” Russell, 81, of Falmouth passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, February 8, 2019. The oldest of two children of Garl Allen “Johnny” and Lucy Mae Welch Russell, Bud was born on December 28, 1937, in Union County, Indiana and graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1956. On September 24, 1960, Bud […] — (Posted February 11, 2019)

Kathleen Thornburg Kathleen Thornburg, 97, went to be with her Lord and husband February 10, 2019 at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born November 10, 1921, in Berea, Kentucky to Victor and Mary Magdelin Mink Owens. She was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Hill Garden Club. Survivors include three children Douglas (Alina) Thornburg of Schell […] — (Posted February 11, 2019)

James H. “Jim” Mohler CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – James H. “Jim” Mohler, age 78, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 29, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana, to Edward and Marie Hamm Mohler, Jim was a 1958 graduate of Lewisville High School in Indiana. He was a carpet installer who worked through […] — (Posted February 9, 2019)

Rosemary V. Ramsey Rosemary V. Ramsey, age 84, of Centerville died Thursday (February 7, 2019) at Reid Health. She was born May 20, 1934, in Liberty, Indiana to Frank B. and Lena M. Schuman Smith. She moved to Wayne County and attended Saint Andrew Catholic School and graduated Richmond High School in 1952. She moved with her husband […] — (Posted February 9, 2019)

Valerie Jean “Jeanie” McMullen Stamper Mrs. Valerie Jean “Jeanie” McMullen Stamper, 84, of Greens Fork, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2019. She passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana on July 25, 1934, to Clyde and Bertha Long McMullen. She was one of ten kids. She married […] — (Posted February 7, 2019)

Otis F. Singleton Otis Franklin Singleton, 79, of Centerville passed away February 5, 2019, at his home after a brief Illness. He was born June 29, 1939 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to Charlie and Viola Lunsford Singleton and lived here most of his life. He retired after 30 years from Dana Corp. He was a member of The […] — (Posted February 7, 2019)

Susan Kay (Bailey) Haler CAMBRIDGE CITY- Susan Kay (Bailey) Haler, 47, of Cambridge City passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. Susan was born on May 10, 1971 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana to the late Bertie (Beach) Jessie and Walter Bailey. She was raised in the Lewisville community […] — (Posted February 7, 2019)