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.

Gene C. Steffens Fountain City, Ind. – Gene C. Steffens, age 80, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. Born January 10, 1939, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Arthur and Elenora Johnson Steffens, Gene was a longtime resident of Wayne County. He graduated from Mabton High School in […] — (Posted March 3, 2019)

Douglas A. Owens BLACK CANYON CITY, Ariz. – Douglas Allen Owens, age 57, of Black Canyon City, Arizona, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at his home. Born June 10, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Elizabeth Powell Owens, Doug was a 1979 graduate of Richmond High School. He moved to Arizona 17 years ago, where he worked […] — (Posted March 3, 2019)

John P. Lester HAGERSTOWN – John Paul Lester, 65, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, after a long hard fight with Muscular Dystrophy. John was born on January 6, 1954 to Herbert and Bertha (Johnson) Lester, outside of Hagerstown. He lived his entire life in Hagerstown. He is survived by his son, Robert; his daughter, Kelly; a […] — (Posted March 3, 2019)

John H. Adamson HAGERSTOWN – John Harold Adamson, 90, of Hagerstown, died Thursday February 28, 2019, at Ambassador Healthcare, Centerville, with his family by his side. He was born in Redkey, Indiana, on August 20, 1928, to Earl and Maude (Shook) Adamson and lived in the Hagerstown area his entire life. He was a retired employee of Perfect […] — (Posted March 3, 2019)

Norma L. Jefferson Norma L. Jefferson, age 79, died Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Reid Health. Norma was born January 11, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy C. and F. Alberta Williams Tye. The 1957 graduate of North Phoenix High in Phoenix, Arizona, lived most of her life in the Centerville area. Norma retired as a bookkeeper at […] — (Posted March 1, 2019)

Helen Louise Lamberson Helen Louise (Hanning) Lamberson, 93, passed away at her home in New Castle Thursday morning February 28, 2019. A daughter of the late William R. and Mary P. (Bales) Hanning, Helen was born in New Castle Indiana on March 10, 1925. She graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School with the class of 1944. Helen […] — (Posted March 1, 2019)

Willard T. “Bill” Campbell Willard Thomas “Bill” Campbell, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at his home. Born July 12, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Sarah Roberts Campbell, Bill was a life-long resident of this community. He retired from Richmond Baking Company. Bill was a member of Local Union 1 Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco […] — (Posted February 28, 2019)

Jeffery Stigleman Jeffrey Steven Stigleman age 49, passed away unexpectedly on February 24th, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1969 to Richard and Judith Stigleman. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana. He attended Holy Family, Dennis, and Richmond High School. He received his GED in 1990. He worked at Imperial Products and Swayne Robinson. […] — (Posted February 28, 2019)

John “Johnny” Q. Rose John “Johnny” Q. Rose, 54, passed away Tuesday morning, February 25, 2019, at his home in Richmond, Indiana. One of four children of Larry Wayne and Roberta Messer Rose, Johnny was born in Connersville on December 22, 1964. Johnny enjoyed fishing, listening to Hank Williams, Jr., mushroom hunting, CB tag, drinking, women, and smoking weed. […] — (Posted February 27, 2019)

John T. Myers DEBARY, Fla. – John Thomas Myers, age 76, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Halifax Hospice in Orange City, Florida. Born October 2, 1942, in Angola, Indiana, to Lester “Quentin” and Columbia Rose Wing Myers, John was a 1961 graduate of Hamilton High School and a 1965 graduate of Purdue University. […] — (Posted February 27, 2019)

Jerry A. “Jake” Huntington RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry A. “Jake” Huntington, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, February 25, 2019. Born July 26, 1942, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Herbert C. and Mary E. McDivitt Huntington, Jake was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a 1960 graduate of Boston High School. Jake served in the […] — (Posted February 26, 2019)

JoAnn Butler JoAnn Butler, 71, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2019. She was born May 9, 1947, in Xenia, Ohio. JoAnn was employed at Goodwill for over 15 years. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, sewing, housekeeping and gardening. She is survived by her daughter: Marcie (Farron) Hampton, 3 brothers and her granddaughter Jessica Hampton who […] — (Posted February 26, 2019)

Brittany M. Balthis Brittany Michelle Balthis, age 34, passed away at Reid Health on February 23, 2019. She was born June 12, 1984, to Douglas and Kathy Cones in Richmond, Indiana. Brittany had lived in Wayne County area and was a 2002 graduate of Centerville High School. She had also attended Ivy Tech for two years. She was […] — (Posted February 26, 2019)

Ronald Edward Close Goldsboro, N.C. – Ronald Edward Close, 80, gently slipped into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield surrounded by his wife and granddaughter. Ron was born on December 24, 1938 in Cambridge City, Indiana and was the son of the late Perry Edward Close […] — (Posted February 25, 2019)

Frank Blue FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Frank Blue, age 81, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at his home. Born March 31, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to William E. and Myrl Eadler Blue, Frank was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1956 graduate of Fountain City High School. Frank served as […] — (Posted February 25, 2019)

Curtis M. Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Curtis M. Williams, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his home. Born May 9, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harold and Elizabeth “Betty” Abrams Williams Jr., Curtis lived in Richmond for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy. Curtis was a carpenter at Earlham […] — (Posted February 24, 2019)

Sheila Isaacs Sheila Isaacs, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday (February 13, 2019) at Heritage House of Richmond. She was born on July 1, 1948 to Malcolm and Dessie Murphy Hurst in Sandgap, Kentucky. Sheila was one of eleven siblings. Survivors include her son Dennis Isaacs of Richmond, Indiana; 2 brothers and 3 […] — (Posted February 22, 2019)

Lorri R. Port Davis Lorri Renee’ Port Davis passed away February 16, 2019, at Reid Health surrounded by her loving family. Lorri was born June 3, 1968, to Sam Port and Vicki Allen Port in New Castle, Indiana. Lorri graduated from Cambridge City High School in 1986, and she attended Indiana State University. Lorri was a vibrant member of […] — (Posted February 21, 2019)

Luann F. Webb Centerville – Luann F. Webb, 86, passed away on Thursday morning February 21, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Luann was born in Dublin, Indiana on February 7, 1933, and was the eldest daughter of John Clinton and Ethel Crawford Fread. She graduated from Lincoln High School, in Cambridge City with the class of […] — (Posted February 21, 2019)

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)