Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Acie William “Bill” Shaffer Acie William “Bill” Shaffer of Lynn, Indiana passed away peacefully at Reid Health, Sunday, June 10, 2018. Bill was born in Bristol, Virginia to Glen Meirs and Julia Carter Shaffer on November 18, 1923. Bill served in the U.S. Army April 2, 1943 and was honorably discharged April 21, 1947 due to injuries received in […] — (Posted June 13, 2018)

Larry Dean Onstott Larry Dean Onstott, 71 years old, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior… He has been in failing health for a year with cancer. He was retired from Visteon, where he had worked for 30 years. Larry leaves behind a wife, Wanda Onstott, of whom he married on February 15th, 1974; 4 children, […] — (Posted June 12, 2018)

Lyman Sidney Simmons Lyman Sidney Simmons, 81, of Greens Fork, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Reid Health. He was born in Detroit, MI on January 22, 1937 to Leroy and Elizabeth (Mullinax) Simmons and had lived in the Greens Fork area for the past 43 years, coming here from Wisconsin. He served with the US Marine Corps […] — (Posted June 10, 2018)

Franklin “Frank” D. Callis Franklin “Frank” D. Callis, 84, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his home Friday afternoon June 8, 2018. A son of the late Washington Lee and Bessie Lee (Willis) Callis, Frank was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on June 9, 1933. Frank was raised in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class […] — (Posted June 10, 2018)

Deanna Kaye Dale Deanna Kaye Dale, 51, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Reid Health, just minutes before her 52nd birthday. Her family was at her side as she underwent emergency surgery. Deanna was born in Hamilton, OH on June 8, 1966 to Raymond and Sharon (Sprau) DeBraun. She has lived in Hagerstown since […] — (Posted June 10, 2018)

Shirley A. Hess Shirley A. Hess, 80 was born on November 2, 1937 at her grandparents home. She passed away on June 5, 2018 at Heritage House in Connersville, IN. Shirley had worked for over 35 years at Stop 1 Truck Stop. She was very kind and caring and loved giving gifts to children and others. She is […] — (Posted June 7, 2018)

Dorothy Leah Moistner Dorothy Leah Moistner, 102, passed away peacefully at her home of over 50 years on Tuesday evening, June 6 , 2018. One of eleven children, Dorothy was born in Muncie, Indiana on May 6, 1916 to the late John H. and Hazel Venorah (Wheatley) Thom. Dorothy graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted June 7, 2018)

Lester J. Barancin Lester J. Barancin, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born October 2, 1940, in Bridgman, Michigan, to John and Mildred Barancin, Lester moved to Richmond in 1971. He graduated from Bridgman High School in 1958 and received a degree in engineering from Michigan Technological University. Lester […] — (Posted May 31, 2018)

George F. Waters George F. Waters, age 90, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital. George was born on February 2, 1928 to Charles and Maude (Williams) Waters on a farm on Blue River near Mt. Summit. He worked for Modernfold Doors in New Castle, and for Perfect Circle/Dana in Hagerstown, Richmond […] — (Posted May 31, 2018)

Ray Malcolm Laymon Ray Malcolm Laymon, 96, passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. Malcolm was born in Dublin, Indiana to the late Chester Garfield and Mary “Mayme” (Woodward) Laymon on February 6, 1922. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City with the class of 1940. Following honorable […] — (Posted May 30, 2018)

Steven J. Pflum Steven J. Pflum, 51, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 2018, at his home in Milton, Indiana. One of three children of James and Ruth M. Oesterling Pflum, Steve was born in Rushville, Indiana on April 25, 1967. Steve attended St. Gabriel School and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1985. A […] — (Posted May 30, 2018)

Donald L. Kemper Donald L. Kemper, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Reid Health. Born January 10, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lindsay and Louise Jordan Kemper, Don was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Economy High School. Don served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He retired […] — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Connie Sue Pendleton Connie Sue Pendleton, 64, of Dublin, Indiana passed away Friday morning, May 25, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis where she had been a patient since Monday. The youngest of eleven children of Marlow and Nora Fox Lainhart, Connie was born on October 19, 1953, in Connersville. She was raised in Franklin County, Indiana until […] — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Robert A. Hardwick Robert A. “Bob” Hardwick, 81, of Losantville, died Sunday, May 20, 2018. Survivors include his ex-wife, Ruth Hardwick; a brother, George Hardwick and a niece, Elizabeth Hardwick. No public services are planned. — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Judith C. Scott Judith Carole (Clark) Scott, 73, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was born on January 5, 1945 to Everett “Shorty” and Nancy Clark. Judy graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1964 and retired from Dana Corp. in 1996, following 32 years of service. Judy was an avid karate enthusiast during the […] — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Elizabeth Anne Schauss Elizabeth Anne Schauss, age 53, of Greens Fork, Indiana, left us to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 27, 2018, at St. Vincent Home Health and Hospice. Born September 14, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dr. William Ernie and Nancy Anne Allen Upchurch, Beth was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was […] — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Richard A. Willett Richard A. Willett, 61, of Falmouth, passed away Monday evening, May 21, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones at Heritage House of Connersville. Richard had suffered from a neurological disease for the past three and a half years. One of two sons of David A. and Louise Dora Willett, Richard was born on December 28, […] — (Posted May 29, 2018)

Edward F Weiss Edward F Weiss, 83, of Daleville, Indiana, passed away on May 19, 2018 surrounded by his family at his side at Community Hospital in Anderson. Ed was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana on April 21, 1935. He graduated from Greensfork High School and married Donna M Weiss (Bryan) on September 17, 1955. He began his working […] — (Posted May 24, 2018)

B.C. Emmons B.C. Emmons, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Reid Health after a brief illness. B.C. was born October 18, 1934, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, to Addison and Ida Curtis Emmons. He returned to Richmond after serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. B.C. owned and operated Emmons Barber […] — (Posted May 22, 2018)

Joanna Stevens Joanna Stevens, 82, of Connersville, while surrounded by her friends and family at Glen Oaks (Legacy Lane) Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana, gave both of her hands to God on May 20th so that she could be eternally reunited with her husband, James E. Stevens. Joanna was born March 14, 1936, to Hubert and […] — (Posted May 22, 2018)

Tammy Marie May Tammy Marie May 51 of Richmond died May 19, 2018 at Franciscan Health in Greenwood after a three year battle with Leukemia. She was born April 18, 1967 in Richmond to Willie May and Jean Goff Reed and lived here all her life. Tammy worked in Quality Control at Suncall America and a was a […] — (Posted May 22, 2018)

Dr. Richard Lee “Doc” Amick Dr. Richard Lee “Doc” Amick, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Thursday, May 17. 2018. Doc was born in Glenwood, IN on June 14, 1932. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1951. Following graduation he married his wife of 66 years, Sharlee Voiles on November 30, 1951 before leaving to join the U.S. […] — (Posted May 18, 2018)

Mary Jean Kirtley Mrs. Mary Jean Kirtley, 89, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, May 14 at Kingston Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. Born on October 9, 1928 in Fountain City, she was the daughter of Homer and Elizabeth Clear Lacey. She was a 1946 graduate of Whitewater High School and became the bride of William Loren […] — (Posted May 16, 2018)

Richard Eugene Ammon Richard Eugene Ammon, Jr, 81, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Monday May 7, 2018. Richard was born on July 16, 1936 to Richard Eugene Ammon, Sr. and Evelyn Haines in Cambridge City, Indiana. Richard joined the United States Navy in January 1955 and served on 12 different ships and several land tours until […] — (Posted May 16, 2018)

Dorothy L. Stover Dorothy L. Stover, 92, passed away Monday evening May 14, 2018 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Leo Ernest and Thelma Irene (St. Clair) Schweikhardt, Dorothy was born in Spiceland, Indiana, on June 10, 1925. Dorothy was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, […] — (Posted May 16, 2018)

Wilma Jean Stone Wilma Jean Stone, 86, passed away Monday morning May 14, 2018, at Premier Healthcare in Sheridan. She has been a resident there since 2010. A daughter of the late Loyd Eugene and Mary Pauline (Lannerd) Culy, Wilma was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on May 9, 1932. A lifelong resident of Western Wayne County, she […] — (Posted May 16, 2018)

Carol Lynn Gallagher Carol Lynn Gallagher, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born February 7, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Norman and Madeline Juerling Charles, Carol was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. She was raised by Madeline and her aunt and uncle, Donna and Paul Whitaker. Carol was a 1975 graduate of […] — (Posted May 16, 2018)