Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

James W. Leverton James W. Leverton, 73, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville. He was born on February 12, 1944 in New Castle to Dale W. and Alice Jean (Kinnaman) Leverton and lived here all his life. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School. He was very proud […] — (Posted February 2, 2018)

James W. Leverton James W. Leverton, 73, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Caroleton Manor in Connersville. He was born on February 12, 1944 in New Castle to Dale W. and Alice Jean (Kinnaman) Leverton and lived here all his life. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School. He was very proud […] — (Posted February 1, 2018)

Martha Jean ‘Marty’ Ronan RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Jean “Marty” Ronan, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at her home. Born July 31, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles William and Martha Louise Smith Ronan Sr., Marty grew up in Richmond. She was a swim instructor and lifeguard for the YWCA during high school. […] — (Posted February 1, 2018)

Tarri V Wallace Tarri Wallace of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 25, 2018. He was born May 3, 1973, in Richmond, Indiana to Rocke Wallace and Brenda Tevis. Tarri was self-employed. He loved all sports and gymnastics. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church. His hobby was making jewelry. He was the owner of Strange Love […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

Francis M. Wright Francis M. Wright of Richmond passed away peacefully at home with his family on January 30, 2018. Francis was 92 years old and has resided in Richmond for the past 68 years. Born in Tennessee July 12, 1925; he was the son of Ezra and Connie Bella Duncan Wright. He worked for G.W. Davis, IRC […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

John Rainer John Rainer, 62 passed away January 27, 2018. He was born on April 1, 1955 in Tampa, Florida to Charles and Nettie Rainer. John was a resident of Williamsburg, Indiana where he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchild, listening to music, collecting guns, and tinkering with cars and mowers. He spent the majority […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

Mary Jayne Spurrier Mary Jayne Spurrier, 93, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, at Reid Health. She was born in Bellevue, Ohio on December 24, 1924 to Richard H. and Gertrude C. Crandall Griffith and had lived in Wayne County since 1925. She was married to Charles R. “Chuck” Spurrier on June 29, 1968. They […] — (Posted January 31, 2018)

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)