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.

Dolores Ann Parkhurst Dolores Ann Parkhurst, 84, passed away Sunday morning September 16, 2018 at her home with her husband and sons at her side. A daughter of the late Carl and Eunice (Baumgartner) Abrams, Dolores was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 4, 1934. She was raised in the New Lisbon community and graduated from high […] — (Posted September 18, 2018)

Chester Rawlings Chester Rawlings, 101, formerly of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 9, 2018, at Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond, Indiana where he had been a resident for the past six years. One of five children of Earl and Lina Johnson Rawlings, Chester was born in Losantville, Indiana April 14, 1917, […] — (Posted September 13, 2018)

Betty J. Murray Betty J. Murray, 88, of Hagerstown, joined her recently departed husband of 65 years, Herschel, in the presence of their Lord on Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018, following a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Mooreland, IN on July 2, 1930 to James and Joyce (Lutz) Williams. Betty was a devoted minister’s wife […] — (Posted September 13, 2018)

David L. Scott David L. Scott, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Reid Health. Born April 22, 1938, in Economy, Indiana, to James and Thelma Pilcher Scott, David lived in Wayne County most of his life. He attended Fountain City schools, where he played basketball. David served […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Aria Nicole Davis Aria Nicole Davis, of Centerville, Indiana, was taken to Heaven Monday, September 10, 2018, at Reid Health. Aria was born September 10, 2018, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph and Amber Smith Davis. Survivors include her parents; sister, Cheyenne Davis; maternal grandparents, Jay and Kim Smith of Centerville; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Katina Davis of Centerville; […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Debra Ann Gregory Debra Ann Gregory 61 of Webster went to be with her Lord and Savior September 10, 2018. She was born October 12, 1956 in Richmond to Harold G. and Martha Sams Gregory and lived in this area all her life. She worked for Benchmark Services and Archer Services in assisted living. She was a member […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Gloria A. O’Donnell Gloria A. O’Donnell, age 74, of Richmond died on Sunday (September 9, 2018) at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1943 to Anthony and Sara Gamber Galli in Richmond, Indiana. She loved small acts of kindness like giving things away to someone in need, helping underprivileged children or donating her time to charity […] — (Posted September 12, 2018)

Raymond Marcus Worden Raymond Marcus Worden, “Modoc”, was born November 25, 1947 in Muncie, IN to the late Raymond and Wanda (Cooper) Worden. Mark ‘Modoc’ Worden ,70, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hagerstown on the morning of September 7th. ‘Modoc’ was a 1966 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, IN. He served his country with […] — (Posted September 11, 2018)

Carolyn Kay Patterson Carolyn Kay Patterson, 77, passed away Thursday evening September 6, 2018 at her lifetime home in Dublin. A daughter of the late Almar J. and Hazel M. (Burner) Patterson, Carolyn was born in Cambridge City, Indiana on September 8, 1940. Carolyn has lived her entire life in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High […] — (Posted September 7, 2018)

Phyllis Maxine Gindhart Phyllis Maxine Gindhart was born February 16, 1925 in Randolph County, IN to Guy W. and Estella Burk Cox. She graduated from Lynn High School, Lynn Indiana and lived for many years in Muncie, Indiana where she was employed at Warner Gear Division of Borg-Warner Corporation. Following retirement she moved to Port Charlotte, Florida. She […] — (Posted September 6, 2018)

Donald Loren Bane Donald Loren Bane, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Reid Health after a long battle with cancer. Born August 3, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Eugene and Geneva Waddell Bane, Don lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate […] — (Posted September 6, 2018)

Vance Van Winkle Vance Van Winkle, 45, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 4 at Reid Health. Vance was born on January 30, 1973 in Winchester, Indiana to Arnold and Rosella Van Winkle. He was a 1991 graduate of Hagerstown High School and earned an Associates Degree from ITT Technical Institute. Vance was an Electrical Engineering Tech in […] — (Posted September 5, 2018)

Barbara J. Finley Barbara J. Finley, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 3, 2018, at Maple Park Village in Westfield. Born July 31, 1928, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Simon and Edith Dale Fowler, Barbara was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School. Barbara was a member of […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Andrew (Andy) Michael Sallee Andrew (Andy) Michael Sallee, age 39, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Thursday, August 30, 2018, at his residence in Largo, Florida. Born December 4, 1978 he was the fifth of five children born to the late Robert Sallee and Anna Margaret Scott Sallee in Connersville. A graduate of Cambridge City Lincoln High School, […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Vicky Marie Basler Vicky Marie Basler, 67, of Lynn, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Hospice, following a 3 year battle with Sezary Syndrome (cancer). Vicky was born in Richmond on August 13, 1951 to Joe and Beulah Mae (Oler) McMillan. She was a 1969 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She was active […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Donna Jean Calkins Donna Jean Calkins, 85, passed away Sunday morning August 26, 2018 at her home in rural Milton. A daughter of the late Donald and Winifred (Bryan) Thistlethwaite, Donna was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 11, 1932. She was a graduate of Richmond High School with the class of 1950 and lived in Santa Barbara, […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Juanita M. Summers Juanita M. Summers, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at Reid Health. Born July 4, 1934, in Bethel, Indiana, to Homer and Florence Freeman Coleman, Juanita was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She worked at Bergs Photo Finishing and in the cafeteria of Rose Hamilton School. Juanita was a foster […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Judith Kay Turner Judith Kay Turner, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 18, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy Lee and Lorene Elizabeth Cronin Parker, Judy was a 1958 graduate of Centerville High School. She worked at AVCO for 9 years in electronic assembly and then in private duty […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Raymond E. Ballinger Raymond E. Ballinger, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio. Born December 5, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frederic E. and Iris M. Miller Ballinger, Ray was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Ray formerly worked in maintenance […] — (Posted September 4, 2018)

Patricia Ann (Deck) Love Patricia Ann (Deck) Love, 64, passed away early Wednesday morning August 29, 2018 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late William and Doris (Rauthe) Deck, Patricia was born in Rushville, Indiana on July 28, 1954. Patricia was raised in rural Fayette County, attended Bentonville Elementary School and graduated from Connersville High […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

James Robert “Jim” West James Robert “Jim” West, 80, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, while surrounded by family. He was born in Gratis, OH on March 10, 1938 to Robert and Bert West. He was a graduate of Gratis High School. After graduation he met and married the love of his life, Eleanor […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

Dennis Alan Swim Dennis Alan Swim, 61, unexpectedly passed away at his home Tuesday morning August 28, 2018. A son of Manzel C. and Juanita L. (Goble) Swim, Dennis was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 5, 1957. He grew up in the Milton community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with the class […] — (Posted August 30, 2018)

Gladys Fetters Gladys Fetters 97 passed away Sunday August 26, 2018 at Reid Health in Hospice Care. She was born June 21, 1921 in Bellfonte, Arkansas to Levi and Stella Judd Sandlin and lived here all her life. Gladys married Orval J. Fetters July 4, 1945 in Neosha, Missouri, while he was in the military. She worked […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

David P. Malkemus David P. Malkemus 73, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He went on several mission trips which was his joy. He worked for Dana Corporation in Hagerstown for […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Patricia K. Seffrin Patricia K. Seffrin, 75, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born in Wichita, KS on November 24, 1942 to Clayton and Nellie (Larkin) Blough and had resided in Hagerstown since 1967. She was a long time employee of Welliver’s Restaurant. Survivors include her husband, Richard Seffrin; […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Nichole K. Newlon- Seward Nichole K. Newlon- Seward, 76, of Richmond died August 19, 2018 at Reid Health. She was born December 6, 1941 in Fountain City to Ralph and Lulu Newlon. She was a homemaker and a woman of faith. Survivors include her six children Joe, Stan, Rob, Rachel, Tony, and Greg Bane, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Aron Ray Tate Aron Ray Tate, age 47, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at his home. Born June 29, 1971, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Dan and Gayle Conley Tate, Aron was a Christian in faith and a resident of Wayne County, Indiana, since 1972. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1989. Aron was blessed […] — (Posted August 28, 2018)

Ilene (Rose) Sparks Ilene (Rose) Sparks, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond, IN. She was born on April 20, 1936, in Jackson County, KY, and is the daughter of the late Willie E. Rose and Dema J. (Fox) Rose. She married Ralph Sparks on July 4, 1954, in Jellico, […] — (Posted August 23, 2018)

Margaret Joan Vernon Heck Margaret Joan Vernon Heck, 87 of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2018 at Golden Living Center of Richmond where she had been a resident since December of 2017. She was born in 1931 in Chester, England, one of two daughters of William Arnold and Nancy Bowater Hinman Vernon. On May 1, 1954, she […] — (Posted August 22, 2018)

Deborah Denise Cox Deborah Denise Cox, 66, of Milton, earned her wings on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at her home in Milton, following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Richmond on July 9, 1952 to Charles and Sandra Dale. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and was a 20 year employee of Visteon […] — (Posted August 20, 2018)