Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Franklin Dynes Weyl Franklin Dynes Weyl, 85, succumbed to heart disease at Community North Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by his family on February 7, 2018. Born October 11, 1932 in Centerville, IN he lived most of his life in Muncie, IN. He graduated from Connersville High School (1950), attended Purdue University earning a Bachelors in Pharmacy […] — (Posted February 16, 2018)

William R. Usher William R. Usher, 75, of Milton, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 7, 1942 in Centerville, IN to Everett R. and Vera Williams Usher. He had served in the US Army in Vietnam and was a machinist working for MEG in Cambridge City. Bill was […] — (Posted February 14, 2018)

Richard “Dick” L. Jones BENTONVILLE – Richard “Dick” L. Jones, 84, went home to be with his Lord on Monday evening February 12, 2018 at Heritage House of Connersville. A son of the late Lowell Raymond and M. Elizabeth (Smith) Jones, Dick was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 27, 1933. Dick was raised on a farm near Bentonville […] — (Posted February 14, 2018)

Gail Neefe Eshenbaugh Gail Neefe Eshenbaugh was born on August 31, 1944 in Harrisburg, PA to Thomas W. and Dorothy (Neefe) Eshenbaugh and passed away on the morning of February 8, 2018 at her home in Cambridge City, IN. A 40 year resident of Cambridge City, Gail worked all her adult life, in various ways, helping animals. Working […] — (Posted February 14, 2018)

William B. Dickenson William B. Dickenson, 69, of Richmond died February 10, 2018 at his home. He was born May 5, 1948 in Virginia to Frank and Virginia Chandler Dickenson and lived here most of his life. He retired as a driver for Roadway Trucking. He enjoyed playing golf with his golfing buddies. Survivors include three children Tricia […] — (Posted February 14, 2018)

Jack Bertsch Jack Bertsch, 76, of Greens Fork passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 28, 1941 in Richmond to the late Howard and Laurabelle (Plankenhorn) Bertsch. He was a 1959 graduate of Hagerstown High School and worked at Dana in Richmond for 42 years as a machine repairman. Jack […] — (Posted February 14, 2018)

Eddie Ray Garrett Eddie Ray Garrett, 91, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, February 11. He was born in Bloomingsport, Indiana on June 2, 1926 to Ora Ray and Viola Lynn Replogle Garrett. He was a US Navy veteran of World War Two serving in the Seabees both aboard ships and ashore in […] — (Posted February 13, 2018)

Joyce E. Ripberger RICHMOND, Ind. – Joyce E. Ripberger, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at her home after a long illness. Born October 25, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul E. and Betty Schwab Jordan Sr., Joyce was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School. […] — (Posted February 9, 2018)

Willodene L. “Billie” Rich Bullerdick Powers NORTHVILLE, Mich. – Willodene L. “Billie” Rich Bullerdick Powers, age 73, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born February 22, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to John Joseph and Jean Louise Eubank Rich, Billie lived in the Richmond area most of her life. Over the past few years she had lived and spent […] — (Posted February 8, 2018)

James C. Senters RICHMOND, Ind. – James C. Senters, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Reid Health. Born May 21, 1946, in Berea, Kentucky, to James B. and Ruth Anderson Senters, Jim lived in this community most of his life. He worked at Phillips Drugs for 37 years. Jim was an avid […] — (Posted February 8, 2018)

Glen M. Johnson Glen M. Johnson, age 72, died Sunday morning (February 4, 2018) at his residence near Lynn, Indiana. He was born on February 9, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Glen M. Sr. and Genevieve Austin Johnson and had lived in this area moving here from Indianapolis about 20 years ago. Glen attended the University of Alabama. […] — (Posted February 7, 2018)

David Skaggs David Skaggs, 59, of Richmond died February 4, 2018. He was born October 16, 1958 in Richmond. He served as a Deputy of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department 28 years, and worked 22 years at Lowe’s Home Improvements. David was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a former board member and coach […] — (Posted February 6, 2018)

Ralph A. King Ralph A. King, 81, went to Heaven where he will be the “Keeper of the Door” for his family and loved ones. He passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Zephyrhills Hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida following an apparent heart attack. He was born on May 2, 1936 in Dabolt, Kentucky to Elijah H. and […] — (Posted February 6, 2018)

Violet Fern “Vi” Miller RICHMOND, Ind. – Violet Fern “Vi” Miller, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 3, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 15, 1933, in Scott County, Kentucky, to Chester and Anna Emmaline Power Harper, Vi had lived in this community since 1966. She graduated from […] — (Posted February 5, 2018)

Helen J. Terhaar PERSHING – Helen J. Terhaar, 57, of Pershing, passed away Sunday February 4, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. A daughter of the late Fredrick L. and Grace M. (Davis) Huddleston, Helen was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 12, 1960. A lifetime member of the Western Wayne community, Helen was raised in Milton […] — (Posted February 5, 2018)

Richard (Dick) A. Toney Richard (Dick) A. Toney, 77, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Connersville, Indiana. He had been in failing health, but his death was unexpected. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Connersville, Indiana, to Charles Sr. and Mildred E. Toliver Toney – both preceded him in death. In the […] — (Posted February 5, 2018)

Ralph A. King Ralph A. King, 81, went to Heaven where he will be the “Keeper of the Door” for his family and loved ones. He passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Zephyrhills Hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida following an apparent heart attack. He was born on May 2, 1936 in Dabolt, Kentucky to Elijah H. and […] — (Posted February 5, 2018)

Waneta LaMar Selke Waneta LaMar Selke passed away January 30, 2018. She was born July 9, 1917 in Hagerstown, Indiana. Waneta had three brothers, and was raised by her grandmother following the death of her mother when her mother was just three years of age. She graduated from New Castle high school during which time she lived with […] — (Posted February 5, 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 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)