Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Steven R. Adams RICHMOND, Ind. – Steven R. Adams, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born September 29, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Joyce and Carolyn Campbell Adams, Steve had lived in this community most of his life He was a 1968 graduate of Centerville High School […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

Andrew Maurice Suttles Andrew Maurice Suttles, 84, of Cambridge City, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning January 30, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1933 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late William McKinley Suttles and Molly Fern (Crook) Suttles. Andy was a 1952 graduate […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

Mary L. Hoppe-Markley RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Louise Hoppe-Markley, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 23, 1925, in Pueblo, Colorado, to John and Mary Mesojedec Germ, Mary lived most of her life in Richmond. In 1951, she started Hoppe Jewelers on the front porch of her home with her […] — (Posted January 30, 2018)

Stephanie A. Haas Stephanie A. Haas, 77, of Richmond passed away January 27, 2018, at Golden Living Center of Richmond. She was born May 16, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Pete and Mary Brown McDonald and lived in this area for the last few years of her life. She was retired from State Farm where she worked […] — (Posted January 30, 2018)

Wanda J. Hughes Willis RICHMOND, Ind. – Wanda J. Hughes Willis, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 26, 2018, at Reid Health. Born September 23, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert B. and Lucille J. Lybarger Sheffer, Wanda was a life-long resident of this community. She owned and operated Wanda’s Crafts for 10 years and formerly worked […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Twyla R. Cornett Twyla R. Cornett, 35, of Cambridge City passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 5, 1982 to Timothy R. and Lori a (McGuire) Lewis. Twyla lived most of her life in Ohio and moved to Cambridge City in 2013. Twyla is survived by her […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Shelly H. Burris LYNN, Ind. – Shelly H. Burris, age 50, of Lynn, Indiana, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Reid Health. Born November 23, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to William “Bill” and Darlene Dils Burris, Shelly lived in this area all of her life. She was a 1985 graduate of Centerville High School. Shelly was a Realtor […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Donald M. Culbertson Donald M. Culbertson, 85, of Carrizozo, New Mexico passed away January 25, 2018 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born September, 20, 1932 in Webster, Indiana, to Noel Borton Culbertson and Mabel Gibson Culbertson. Donald graduated from Milton High School, Milton, Indiana and University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. On March 11, 1951 he married […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Kevin G. Lake CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Kevin G. Lake, age 54, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born August 7, 1963, in Danbury, Connecticut, to Charles and Edna Curran Lake Sr., Kevin moved to this community in 2000. He was a 1981 graduate of Danbury High School, where he was involved […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Lois (Gullett) Malone Lois (Gullett) Malone, 86, passed away January 23, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born on May 4, 1931 in Delaware, Ohio the daughter of Rev. Paul Revere and Cecille (Fegley) Gullett. Lois was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Vernon Jr. Sr. High School in Mt. Vernon, Ohio; she later received her Bachelor’s Degree […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Betty J. Newton Betty J. Newton, 85, a longtime Losantville resident, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born in Delaware County on October 26, 1932 to Hoobert F. and Susie (Young) Terrell and lived most of her life in the Losantville area. […] — (Posted January 29, 2018)

Billy L. Dillon CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Billy L. Dillon, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 15, 1924, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Albert L. and Josie Mae Lammott Dillon, Billy was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He served in the U.S. Army. Billy was a mechanic who retired […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)

Ruth M. Milburn Ruth Mae Milburn, 98, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away, January 22, 2018. She was born November 16, 1919 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Floyd Niebrugge and Lelah (Poe) Niebrugge. Ruth was a member of Barbour Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a Private Duty RN. She retired from Indiana State University’s Health Services Department. […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)

Rosalee Gardner Rosalee Gardner 72 of Richmond passed away January 23, 2018 at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born August 15, 1945 in Richmond to Robert and Edna Miller Robbins and lived her all of her life. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries where she was a seamstress; and was a member of the […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)

Carolyn L. Doddridge Carolyn L. Doddridge, 76, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, January 23 at Reid Health. Born July 6, 1941 in Richmond, she was the daughter of William Larkin Green II and Dorothy Jeuitt Green. Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked 22 years as a teller and switchboard operator at First […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)

Rena Lynn Cook RICHMOND, Ind. – Rena Lynn Cook, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Reid Health. Born August 20, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dennis and Linda Wesler Turner, Rena was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Centerville High School. Rena was a member of the former New Creations […] — (Posted January 25, 2018)

June Steinken Nocton June Steinken Nocton 91 of Richmond died Monday evening at Forest Park Health Campus surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Mary Werbic Steinken. She married Malcolm E. Nocton on October 26, 1946. They were together until he passed away in 2005. A homemaker; she was […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Paul E. Smith Paul E. Smith, 85, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born December 11, 1932 in Byrdstown, TN to the late Coy and Mallie (Claborn) Smith. He retired from Indiana Gas (Vectren Co.) in 1990 after 31 years of service. Paul was a beekeeper in Rush Co. […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Rex E Brooks Rex E Brooks, 95, of New Castle, IN, passed away on January 20, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Peggy MacFarlane of Greenwood, IN. He was born in Shelby County, Indiana, on February 18, 1922 to Charles and Dessie Brooks. Rex had two sisters and six brothers, all of whom preceded him in death. […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Elizabeth Personette Elizabeth Personette, 70, of Richmond passed away at The Springs of Richmond Nursing Home on Jan. 20, 2018. She was born on March 1, 1947, to Alva and Mary Reed in Rice Station, Kentucky. Elizabeth had lived in Wayne County most of her life and was a graduate of Liberty High School and Indiana Business […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Mary F. Kachinsky Mary F. Kachinsky, age 71, of Richmond passed away at Reid Health on January 19, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1946, to Allen and Sally Smith in Cambridge City, Indiana. Mary had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She had worked at CinRam, Palladium Item and was an In Home Caretaker. […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Richard Lee Huddleston Richard Lee Huddleston, 80, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 20, 2018. He was born November 17, 1937 in Richfield, Utah to the late Howard and Marie Huddleston from Cambridge City. Richard served as a Marine, he was a long time member of the Hagerstown American Legion Post 33 and former Commander for two […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Leona M. Ramsey Leona M. Ramsey, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 30, 1933, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to James and Margaret Clark Kelly, Leona lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a homemaker being a loving wife and mother, and […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

John F. Michaels John F. Michaels, 79 of Greens Fork, Indiana passed away January 19, 2018 at Reid Health in the Hospice Care Unit. He was born July 31, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Jesse James and Dorothy (Wright) Michaels and lived in the Richmond area most of his life. John enjoyed working on his farm, fishing, hunting […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Larry Street Larry Street, 77, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Saturday, January 20. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 16, 1940 to Kenneth and Josephine Smith Street. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Larry retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service. He taught many kids […] — (Posted January 23, 2018)

Betty R. Milliner Betty R. Milliner, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on December 18, 1936 in Lewisville, IN to the late Earl Eugene and Ruth (Idlewine) Poer. Betty was a graduate of Lewisville High School and Ball State University where she earned her […] — (Posted January 19, 2018)

Nancy Arlene Williamson Culp Nancy Arlene Williamson Culp, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at her home Born February 16, 1946, in Urbana, Ohio, to Raymond and Janice Foulk Williamson, Nancy lived in this community most of her life She was a member of Southview Church of the Nazarene and had been a Girl Scout […] — (Posted January 19, 2018)

Betty R. Milliner Betty R. Milliner, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born on December 18, 1936 in Lewisville, IN to the late Earl Eugene and Ruth (Idlewine) Poer. Betty was a graduate of Lewisville High School and Ball State University where she earned her […] — (Posted January 19, 2018)

Robert C Younger Robert C Younger, formerly of Greens Fork, IN, passed away on Jan. 10, 2018. Robert was born on Dec. 20, 1965 to the late Richard Elsworth Younger and the late Martha Jane Johnson. He is survived by his son Isaac Younger, two grandchildren Gabriel and Riley Younger, also two brothers Richard Younger and Ronald Younger […] — (Posted January 19, 2018)

Doris Taylor Hauk Doris Taylor Hauk, 80, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Beaumont, TX. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Elba, Alabama to Thomas L. and Lilly Mae (Moore) Siggers. She had lived most of her life in Indiana before moving to Texas several years ago. Survivors are: daughter […] — (Posted January 17, 2018)