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.

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)

Neva Lamberson Frame NEW CASTLE- Neva Lamberson Frame, 97, passed away Monday afternoon February 4, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. A daughter of the late Frank L. and Madge B. (Bilby) Lamberson Sr., Neva was born on the family farm South of Straughn, Indiana on December 10, 1921. She graduated from Raleigh High School and also Cosmetology School. Neva […] — (Posted February 7, 2019)

Dorothy L. Gibbs (Lacy) Dorothy L. Gibbs (Lacy), age 78, formerly of Richmond and Connersville, died Thursday (January 31, 2019) at her home in Florence, Kentucky. She was born in Richmond on July 2, 1940 to Charles Walter and Edna L. Chaney Lacy and had lived in this area all her life before moving to Kentucky a few years […] — (Posted February 5, 2019)

Donald Eugene Delong, Sr Donald Eugene Delong, Sr., 79, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, February 1, at Reid Health. He was born on May 2, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Florence Stanton DeLong. He had worked as a roustabout for many years for Poor Jack’s Amusements before retirement. Don will be missed by his children, Donald […] — (Posted February 4, 2019)

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)