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.

John E. Limburg John E. Limburg, 76, of Connersville, IN passed away early Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, IN. He was born January 16, 1944 in Harriman, TN the son of John and Bertha (Thomas) Limburg. He was a 1960 graduate of Hagerstown High School. John retired in 1980 after serving his […] — (Posted May 3, 2018)

Kelly William Ward Kelly William Ward, 58, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Monday, May 1, 2018, after a nearly 5 year battle with cancer. He was born in Winchester on February 2, 1960 to Donald and Joan (Thornburg) Ward and lived most of his life in Wayne County. Following high school, Kelly attended Lincoln Technical Institute. […] — (Posted May 2, 2018)

Karen Kay Oakerson Karen Kay Oakerson of Farmland, who was born May 9, 1948, passed away at 6:41 pm on April 30th at Ball Hospital. Karen was married to her best friend Gene for 35 years. Although the only child of Juanita Williams and Raymond Reynolds, who both preceded her in death, she felt blessed to have an […] — (Posted May 2, 2018)

Carla Faye Boyles Carla Faye Boyles, 63, passed away Friday morning April 27, 2018 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. A daughter of the late Carl Godfrey and Mina Louise (Carpenter) Boyles, Carla was born in Connersville, Indiana on February 18, 1955. A longtime Cambridge City resident, Carla had worked as a fork lift operator […] — (Posted May 2, 2018)

Edwin “Ray” Miller Edwin “Ray” Miller, age 96, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, April 27, 2018, at Reid Health. Born April 30, 1921, in Monticello, Kentucky, to John Perry and Ermon Craig Miller, Ray lived in this community most of his life. He was a graduate of Monticello High School. Ray served in the U.S. Army during WWII. […] — (Posted May 2, 2018)

James Luther Newton James Luther Newton, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Golden Living Center–Golden Rule. Born August 1, 1935, in Heidelberg, Kentucky, to Titus and Della Smith Newton, James lived most of his life in Richmond. He worked at Hills Roses and retired from Oberle & Associates, Inc. after 25 years of […] — (Posted May 2, 2018)

Betty J. Allen Betty J. Allen, 93, a longtime resident of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born on September 13, 1924 in Middletown, IN the daughter of Nettie Butler. Betty was married to Laughton Allen on April 13, 1944. Laughton and Betty ran Allen Chevrolet in […] — (Posted April 30, 2018)

Matt Hoskins Matt Hoskins 79 of Fountain City died April 25, 2018 at Reid Health. He was born January 3, 1939 in Brush Creek, Kentucky to Jim and Lucy Rice Hoskins and lived in this area most of his life. He retired from Johns-Manville and was a member of Whitewater Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of […] — (Posted April 26, 2018)

Roberta Marie “Bertie” West Roberta Marie “Bertie” West, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 30, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Bessie Corman, Bertie was a life-long resident of this community. She owned and operated West House Ceramics, Morton House Ceramics, and several antique shops in Centerville, Indiana. Bertie […] — (Posted April 26, 2018)

Teresa Lynn Wisener Teresa Lynn Wisener, 56, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond on March 27, 1962 to Bill and Edith (Anderson) Goens and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. She was a long time employee of Centerville School. She was a member of American Legion Post 333 […] — (Posted April 25, 2018)

F. Wayne Stidham F. Wayne Stidham, age 101, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born August 10, 1916, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edmund and Nora Hampton Stidham, Wayne spent most of his life in Richmond. The youngest of seven children, he began working at age 12 at Hartzler’s Grocery. Wayne was a […] — (Posted April 25, 2018)

Pauline Clemmons Pauline Clemmons, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville. She was born on January 24, 1933 in Jackson County, Ky to Rabe J. and Myrtle Powell Clemmons and had lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. She was a member of Calvary Baptist […] — (Posted April 25, 2018)

Beverly (Hughes) Anderson Beverly (Hughes) Anderson, 56, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 8, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of George F. Hughes and Welma J. (Burris) Hughes. Beverly was vibrant, full of life and always thinking of others. She attended Lincoln […] — (Posted April 25, 2018)

Robert Earl Burchett Robert Earl Burchett, 55, passed away Saturday evening, April 21, 2018, at the Heritage House of New Castle. Robert was born on August 3, 1962 in New Castle, Indiana to William Icel and Shelby (Pelfrey) Burchett and was a life-long member of the Dublin community. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted April 25, 2018)

Larry E. Hamm Larry E. Hamm, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 20, 2018, at IU Simon Cancer Center. Born October 28, 1936, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Harold and Alice Long Hamm, Larry graduated from Centerville High School. He lived in Wayne County all of his life. Larry was a dump truck driver for the […] — (Posted April 23, 2018)

Jack U. Cox Jack U. Cox, age 59, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Reid Health. Born September 24, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jack L. and Susan Cox, Jack was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1976 graduate of Centerville High School Jack retired as an equipment operator for the Wayne […] — (Posted April 23, 2018)

Terry L. Mathews I Terry L. Mathews I, age 66 of Richmond, died Thursday morning (April 19, 2018) at Rosebud Village. He was born in Richmond on February 19, 1952 to Paul and Rose Mary Sittloh Mathews and had lived here all his life. He was a retired 30-year employee of Indiana American Water Company. Terry was raised and […] — (Posted April 23, 2018)

Stephanie H. Pollitt Stephanie H. Pollitt, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home. She was born May 17, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana. Stephanie was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from New Creations Christian Academy. Stephanie loved her dog, Arthur. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Gerald Pollitt; uncles, […] — (Posted April 23, 2018)

Bob Forrest A Memorial for Bob Forrest will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in Hagerstown on Saturday, April 28th at 1 p.m. An Open House with food and drink will follow at 10 Lexington Lane, Hagerstown. All are invited and welcome to share memories. — (Posted April 23, 2018)

J.M. Forrest J.M. Forrest, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018, at The Springs of Richmond. He was born near Hagerstown on July 5, 1922 to Claude Leon and Opal May (Laudig) Forrest and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. On December 24, 1946 he married Georgia Elinor Timmons and […] — (Posted April 18, 2018)

Louann (Turner) Oakerson Louann (Turner) Oakerson, 84, a long time resident of the Losantville area, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at Parker Health Care, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in Wayne County on August 17, 1933 to Emerson and Ethel (Phillips) Turner. She moved to Randolph county in 1954. Louann was […] — (Posted April 18, 2018)

Billie F. Brann Billie F. Brann, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Rosebud Village. Born April 23, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to William and Rissie Sigmon Purcell, Billie lived in this community most of her life. She formerly worked at Land O’Lakes Purina Feed and later as a partner with Designer Consignor […] — (Posted April 13, 2018)

Claude “Bub” Becktell, Jr. Claude “Bub” Becktell, Jr. (Major, U.S.A.F., ret.), 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born on September 8, 1922 in Muncie, the son of Claude and Lillian B. Becktell, Sr. and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1940. On April 9, 1983 in Hagerstown, […] — (Posted April 13, 2018)

Leroy Copenhaver Leroy Copenhaver went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2018. He was born on March 7, 1948 in Winchester, Indiana to Armon and Clara Copenhaver. Leroy was a longtime resident of Greens Fork, Indiana. He served our country with the United States Army from 1970 – 1975. He was a member of […] — (Posted April 12, 2018)

Marilyn Ann Merida Marilyn Ann Merida, 71, of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Marilyn was born on September 11, 1946 in Connersville to Virgil and Lucille Ammerman Bowne. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married the love of her life, […] — (Posted April 10, 2018)

Gary Lee Johnson RICHMOND, Ind. – Gary Lee Johnson, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 6, 2018, at his home. Born January 9, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jesse and Pansey Kelley Johnson, Gary was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1968 graduate of Richmond High School. Gary formerly worked for Plumbers & […] — (Posted April 9, 2018)

Lloyd Arlon King Jr. Lloyd Arlon King Jr. passed peacefully at home in Kimberling City, Missouri, on March 27, 2018. Lloyd was born March 26, 1944, to his Oakfield, NY hometown parents, Lloyd A. King, World War II Army Air Corps and Alice R. King. Graduating from high school in 1962 in Sweetwater, Texas, Lloyd attended college at Philadelphia […] — (Posted April 9, 2018)

Vera C. Smith Vera C. Smith, 92, of Hagerstown, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at Addison Place in New Castle, where she had been a resident for nearly two years. Born May 13, 1925 in Henry County, Vera was the daughter of Ivan and Gladys Chamberlin Dilling. She married Horace N. Smith, of Hagerstown, Nov. 9, 1945; he […] — (Posted April 9, 2018)

Dustin D. Stamper Dustin D. Stamper, age 33, of the Millville and New Castle area, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 5th, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Dublin Pike. He was born January 16th, 1985 in Richmond and is the son of Danny and Carla (Haisley) Stamper of Greensfork, Indiana. He was a […] — (Posted April 9, 2018)

Terry Thomas “T” Stanley Terry Thomas “T” Stanley, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Reid Health. Born June 11, 1971, in Richmond, Indiana, to Terry Wayne and Peggy Ladd Stanley, Terry was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at the Richmond Sanitary District. Terry enjoyed music, collecting albums, fantasy football, working on cars, […] — (Posted April 5, 2018)