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.

Helen Rosaleen Wieseke HAGERSTOWN: Helen Rosaleen Wieseke, 93, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Henry Community Health hospital. She had resided for the last 2 years at Senior Living at Forest Ridge, in New Castle, where she made many new friends. Helen was born in Rush County on March 13, 1925 to William and […] — (Posted February 4, 2019)

Larry E. Wadsworth MILTON – Larry Eugene Wadsworth, 56, passed away at his home in Milton, Indiana Saturday afternoon February 2, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. A son of Jerry and Donna Jean (Corn) Wadsworth, Larry was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 18, 1962. He grew up in the Milton and Cambridge City communities […] — (Posted February 4, 2019)

Ronald L. Branson Ronald Lee Branson, age 60, passed away at Reid Health on January 27, 2019. He was born November 24, 1958, to Carlyle and Virginia Branson in Muncie, Indiana. Ronald had lived in Wayne County most of his life. He worked for Richmond Community Schools and was a member of Ravenna Park Church. He loved spending […] — (Posted February 3, 2019)

Doris Anne Vaughn Doris Anne Vaughn, age 86, of Richmond passed away peacefully Saturday (January 26, 2019) at The Springs of Richmond. Doris was born in New Paris, Ohio, on December 15, 1932, to Oran Cleo and Audrey Marie Fitzwater Alexander. Doris graduated from RHS in 1950. Shortly after high school, Doris married Horace Eugene “Gene” Vaughn at […] — (Posted February 3, 2019)

Rex A. Jordan Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Rex A. Jordan Sr., age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, February 1, 2019, at his home. Born September 16, 1953, in Greenville, Ohio, to Arthur and Ruth Bertram Jordan, Rex was a long-time resident of Richmond. He worked as an electrician for Hill Electric. Rex served in the U.S. Air […] — (Posted February 3, 2019)

Walter B. Hersey, Jr. Walter B. Hersey, Jr., 83, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away in his home on Friday, February 1. He was born in in Richmond, Indiana, on September 21, 1935 to Walter B., Sr. and Mary Goodlin Hersey. Walt enlisted in the US Army on July 1, 1953, serving as a Combat Engineer until his honorable discharge […] — (Posted February 2, 2019)

Margaret E. Hurst Margaret E. Hurst, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was born August 10, 1923 in Parker, IN to Claude and Nilah Calhoun. The family later moved to the Muncie area, where she graduated from Cowan High School in 1941 and went on to attend Purdue University. She was married to Robert L. […] — (Posted January 31, 2019)

Stella A. Rose Stella A. Rose, 58, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at home. She was born on November 8, 1960 in Connersville to Colonel and Billie Isaacs and lived all her life in this area. She was a Jehovah Witness by faith. For several years Stella worked at Hills Roses. She enjoyed […] — (Posted January 31, 2019)

Shirley M. Leo RICHMOND – Shirley M. Leo, 72, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday evening January 29, 2019. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 7, 1946 to William and Irene (Caldwell) Dubois. She was a 1964 graduate of Connersville High School. Shirley retired from Reid Hospital in 2008 after nearly 30 years of […] — (Posted January 30, 2019)

Ronald R. Anderson Ronald R. Anderson, 85, of Richmond passed away January 24, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond to Ralph H. and Mildred Sittloh Anderson and lived here most of his life. He served in the Army and worked for NATCO. He loved to fish and draw; he was well liked by everyone who […] — (Posted January 30, 2019)

Michael Allen Armstrong Michael Allen Armstrong, who had traveled around the world four times and to 59 different countries, made his final journey on January 27, 2019, to the home of his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 1, 1948, to Patricia Norris Armstrong Dale and Paul E. Armstrong. Mike retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees after […] — (Posted January 30, 2019)

Billie B. Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Billie B. Williams, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home after a long illness. Born July 3, 1940, in Berea, Kentucky, to James and Garnett Swango Williams, Billie and his wife moved to Richmond in 1958. He worked as a foreman at Kemper Cabinet for […] — (Posted January 29, 2019)

Doyne Inman Jr. HAGERSTOWN: Doyne Inman, Jr., 77, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Reid Health. He was born on December 21, 1941 in Clinton, IN to Clellia (Pizzola) and Doyne Inman, Sr. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and Ball State University, with Bachelor’s, Master’s and Supervisory Education degrees. Doyne served in the […] — (Posted January 29, 2019)

Haroldeen “Dee” Louise Howard Haroldeen “Dee” Louise Howard, passed away at her residence on December 15, 2018. She was born January 3, 1947, to Harold and Esther Felty, in Richmond, Indiana. Dee had lived in Wayne County all of her life and attended Centerville High School. She had worked at Safety Zone and retired in 2007. Dee was a […] — (Posted January 29, 2019)

Betty L. Mayberry RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty Lou Mayberry, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born August 2, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Albert and Pauline Wilcox Hackman, Betty was a lifelong resident of Richmond. She was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. Betty worked in […] — (Posted January 27, 2019)

Sharon Kay Reeves Sharon Kay Reeves, 75, of Richmond, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born May 4, 1943, in Richmond to Dan and Ruth Irene Ryan McDaniel and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed Bingo, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. […] — (Posted January 27, 2019)

Clarence L. Zimmer Dublin – Clarence L. Zimmer, 88, passed away on Monday morning January 21, 2019 at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Christian Zimmer and Anna Wolfarth Zimmer. Clarence was born in rural Sunman, Indiana, on May 20, 1930. He graduated with the class of 1946 from Sunman High School in Sunman, […] — (Posted January 24, 2019)

Wesley E. Belcher Wesley E. Belcher, 71, of Richmond died January 24, 2019, at The Springs of Richmond. He was born May 8, 1947, in Sweetwater, Tennessee to Emerson and Mildred Arizona Arnold Belcher and lived in Wayne County most of his life. Wesley retired from Dana/Perfect Circle after working 35 years as a Spinner Operator. After retirement […] — (Posted January 24, 2019)

Joyce E. Lammott PERSHING – Joyce Elaine Lammott, 74, passed away at her home in Pershing Tuesday afternoon January 22, 2019. A daughter of the late Leslie E. and Violet Anna (McKee) Baker, Joyce was born in Wayne County, Indiana at home on Abington Township Line Road on September 26, 1944. She was raised on Foote Street in […] — (Posted January 23, 2019)

Sarah Lynn Schuyler CAMBRIDGE CITY- Sarah Lynn Schuyler, 29, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning January 23, 2019 at her home in Liberty. Formerly of the Cambridge City / Western Wayne community, Sarah was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 16, 1989. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2008. Sarah always had a smile to […] — (Posted January 23, 2019)

Marjory N. Shepherd CONNERSVILLE- Marjory N. Shepherd, 87, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2019, at Fayette Regional Health System in Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late Marcus and Joanna (Johnson) Hayworth, Marjory was born in Franklin County, Indiana on Feb. 14, 1931. She was raised in the Lewisville community and graduated in 1949 from Lewisville High […] — (Posted January 23, 2019)

Virgus Browning Sr. Virgus Browning Sr., 81, passed away at his residence in Liberty, Indiana, during the early hours of Monday, January 21st, 2019. He was born to parents Robert Sr. and Lottie (Roberts) Browning on March 17th, 1937, in Metamora, Indiana. Virgus is survived by his wife, Jennifer McMurray, daughters, Jamie Yagle of Cambridge City, Shellie (Brian) […] — (Posted January 22, 2019)

Dr. John L. Hamer Dr. John L. Hamer M.D., age 95, died on January 15, 2019, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester IN. He was born in 1923, in Waterloo, Iowa, to parents O. Stuart Hamer, PhD, and Gertrude (Sharp) Hamer. In his youth, the family, including an older brother Vaughn, moved to North Manchester where John enjoyed […] — (Posted January 22, 2019)

Gail Earlene Haler CAMBRIDGE CITY – Gail Earlene Haler, 63, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning January 21, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Herbert Lynn and Earlene Esther (Lemmons) Ervin, Gail was born in New Castle, Indiana, on June 15, 1955. Gail lived her entire life in the Cambridge City community and […] — (Posted January 22, 2019)

William G. Blumer, Sr. William Gene Blumer, Sr., 71, of Greens Fork, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Reid Health, following a lengthy illness. He was born in East St. Louis, IL on November 30, 1947 to John and Edith (Croster) Blumer. He had resided in Wayne County for the past 43 years. He served with the US Army […] — (Posted January 21, 2019)

Bonnie Sizemore MILTON, Ind. – Bonnie Sizemore, 88, of Milton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on Sept. 12, 1930, to the late Robert Sizemore and Mallie Davison Sizemore in Breathitt County, Kentucky. On Feb. 12, 1955, he married Beulah Marie Sizemore in Connersville. They were able to […] — (Posted January 20, 2019)

Delbert L. Tiemann Delbert Leroy Tiemann, age 85, of Richmond passed away on Thursday (January 17, 2019) at Forest Park Health Campus surrounded by his family. He was born on March 5, 1933 to Henry and Eva Sleet Tiemann in Richmond, Indiana. Delbert met the love of his life, Dorotha Brothers, and got married in Milton, Indiana on […] — (Posted January 19, 2019)

David A. “Crockett” Ferguson RICHMOND, Ind. – David A. “Crockett” Ferguson, age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home. Born October 24, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert and Edna Thorpe Ferguson, Crockett lived in Wayne County most of his life. He was a maintenance worker at the Wayne County Courts. Crockett loved fishing […] — (Posted January 18, 2019)

Eddie L. Atkinson WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. – Eddie L. Atkinson, age 71, of Williamsburg, Indiana, died peacefully Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 12, 1947, in Monticello, Kentucky, to Edgar Gleason and Marie Raines Atkinson, Eddie was a life-long resident of Brown and Wayne County. He was a 1966 graduate of […] — (Posted January 17, 2019)

Beverly Jane “Sue” Mills RICHMOND, Ind. – Beverly Jane “Sue” Mills, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 11, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy L. and Threase K. Karcher Brown, Sue was a lifelong resident of this community. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted January 17, 2019)