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.

David H. Robling David H. Robling, 81, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1936 in Hudsonville, Indiana. He was the son of Arthur and Ruth Robling (Evans). David attended Centerville Church of the Nazarene and was a resident of Dublin, Indiana where he enjoyed collecting eagle figurines, watching […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Mary Elizabeth Holcomb Mary Elizabeth Holcomb, 101 years old, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Saturday morning October 7, 2017. A daughter of the late George and Crystal (Lannerd) Myers, Mary was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana on August 6, 1916. Formerly of Knightstown, Mary was a longtime resident of Hagerstown and was a graduate Hagerstown […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Garrett D. Roberts II CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Garrett D. Roberts II, age 50, of Centerville, died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack Thursday, October 12, 2017, at his home. Born June 21, 1967, in Richmond, to Garrett D. and Janice L. Roberts, Garrett was a life-long resident of this community. Garrett was a graduate of Centerville High School, Class […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

José Candelaria CENTERVILLE, Ind. – José Candelaria, age 47, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Indianapolis. Born October 22, 1969, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Reynaldo and Leonilda Candelaria, José came to the United States in his early 20s. He was a member of the Wayne County community for the past 11 years and […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Donald Edward Ebacher RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Edward Ebacher, age 87, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Born November 9, 1929, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, to Cleophas and Leah Bourque Ebacher, Don had lived in this community since 1967. He was a 1947 graduate of Amesbury High School. Don served in […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Leonard L. Shaffer Jr. Leonard L. Shaffer Jr. 72 went to be with the Lord October 13, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16, 1945 to Leonard and Velma (Wright) Shaffer Sr. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local #1047 and then transferred to the Operators Union Local #103. He […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Melvin R. Harmeyer PERSHING, IND. – Melvin R. Harmeyer, 79, of Pershing passed away Tuesday evening, October 10, 2017, at Reid Hospital, following a brief illness. One of six children born to Edward and Matilda “Tillie” Laker Harmeyer on March 3, 1938, in Batesville, Indiana. He attended St. Gabriel School and was a 1956 graduate of Milton High […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

William E. “Bill” Moistner NEW CASTLE – William E. “Bill” Moistner, 84, passed away Wednesday morning October 11, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Rogers) Moistner, Bill was born at home in rural Cambridge City, Indiana on March 27, 1933. Bill graduated from Bentonville High School in 1951. Bill liked […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Mary Elizabeth Holcomb HAGERSTOWN – Mary Elizabeth Holcomb, 101 years old, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on Saturday morning October 7, 2017. A daughter of the late George and Crystal (Lannerd) Myers, Mary was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana, on August 6, 1916. Formerly of Knightstown, Mary was a longtime resident of Hagerstown and was a […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Pamela Blair Pamela Blair, age 73, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, October 7, 2017 at Rush Memorial Hospital, of Rushville. She was born September 9, 1944 to Preston and Catherine (Janson) Darte in Patterson, New Jersey. Pamela was a compassionate, loving, kind woman. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Julia M. Downs INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Julia M. Downs, age 90, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Willow Lake Place in Indianapolis. Born May 22, 1927, in Centerville, Indiana, to Omer and Iva McClerney Crowe, Julia lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Belden in 1993, after 34 years of […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Berniece Stoops LEWISVILLE – Berniece Stoops, 90, passed away Sunday afternoon October 8, 2017 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. A daughter of the late Mitchell and Bonnie (Jasper) Wesley, Berniece was born in Kingby, Kentucky on May 15, 1927. Berniece moved to Lewisville, Indiana when she was six years old. She was a graduate […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Brian Christopher Roberts Brian Christopher Roberts, 40, of Connersville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017, while he was a patient at the St. Vincent’s Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana following complications from a heart surgery. He was born on February 26, 1977 in Hamilton, Ohio to James Allen Roberts and Karlene Wilson Gray. […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Tressie Marie Boulware Tressie Marie Boulware, 81, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, surrounded by her family at home. She was born on January 10, 1936, in Rush County, Indiana, and is the daughter of Robert Harold Bergen and Clara Leatha Cooksey Bergen, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Orange High […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Judith Ann Johns SPICELAND- Judith Ann Johns, 68, passed away Friday evening October 6, 2017 at her home in rural Spiceland with her family at her side. Judith was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 10, 1949. She was raised in the Cowan community and graduated from high school there in 1967. Judy was employed at I.U.P.U.I. as […] — (Posted October 18, 2017)

Norma Jean Sittloh Mrs. Norma Jean Sittloh, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 6. She was born on July 12, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to Leslie M. and Pearl Coffman Shute. She was a 1942 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She married Donald L. Sittloh on September 16, 1945. They were blessed with 63 […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Roger G. Compton Roger G. Compton, 73, of Losantville, died at his home on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born in Nancy, KY on July 31, 1944 to Huey and Jessie (Dunsmore) Compton and lived most of his life in the Losantville area. Roger was a member of Losantville United Methodist Church, a retired employee of General […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Roger D. Watson Roger D. Watson, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Reid Health. Born March 14, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Garrard and Dorothy Mary Fulton Watson, Roger lived in this community most of his life. He was a car mechanic and had worked at Advanced Auto Parts. Roger also worked at […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Janice Arlene Williamson Janice Arlene Williamson, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at The Springs of Richmond. Born June 24, 1924, in Columbus, Ohio, to Orrin Robert and Ida Emily Hakes Foulk, Janice lived in Richmond for most of her life She retired from Belden after 30 years. Janice was a member of Southview […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Eugene Jackson Centerville, IN – Eugene Jackson passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1940 to Faulkner and Flora Jackson in Clay County, Kentucky. Eugene and his wife, Doris, moved to Wayne County in 1961. He was employed for 40 years at Wayne Works School Bus Factory and […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Mrs. Norma Jean Sittloh Mrs. Norma Jean Sittloh, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 6. She was born on July 12, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to Leslie M. and Pearl Coffman Shute. She was a 1942 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She married Donald L. Sittloh on September 16, 1945. They were blessed with 63 […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Gerald W. “Big G” Miracle Gerald W. “Big G” Miracle, 72, of Richmond died Saturday October 7, 2017, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born October 5, 1945 in Middleboro, Kentucky to Foister D. and Mary Ruth Haley Miracle and lived here most of his life. He formerly owned Miracle Tree Service and retired from the Richmond […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Troy B. Holliday Troy B. Holliday, 85, of Inverness, FL and formerly of Cambridge City, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born on November 11, 1931 in Stone County, AR to Theodore Roosevelt and Ethel Amy (Southard) Holliday. Troy grew up in Mt. Olive, AR and moved to Milan, IN in 1944. Beginning August […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Ronald Ray Houston Ronald Ray Houston, 59 of Glenwood, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, September 30, 2017, at Fayette Regional Health Systems from an apparent heart attack. A son of Hobert G. and Pansy McRay Houston, Ron was born on October 16, 1957, in Batesville, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1977 and […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Howard Edward Telker Howard Edward Telker, 86, a longtime member of the Brownsville community, passed away Saturday morning, October 7, 2017, at the Whitewater Commons Senior Living Center, of Liberty, Indiana. He was born on September 15, 1931, in Franklin County, Indiana, one of three children of Edward and Elsie Howell Telker and was a graduate of Brownsville […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Donald Eugene Eichacker Donald Eugene Eichacker, 86, formerly of Connersville, now residing in McCordsville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of four children of Lloyd Anthony and Ethel Christian Eichacker, Donald was born on February 28, 1931 in Batesville, Indiana. Don moved to Fayette County with his family as a young […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

David B. Gray RICHMOND, Ind. – David B. Gray, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2017, while doing what he loved most, deer hunting. Born May 22, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lester Leroy and Ida Merritt Gray Sr., David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Shirley Lucille Clevenger DUBLIN – Shirley Lucille Clevenger, 74, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Reid Hospital. Shirley was born May 18, 1943 in Savage (Clinton County) Kentucky to Robert and Ova (Massingale) Davis. Formerly of Connersville, she has made her home in the Dublin community since 1978. Known as the “Paper Lady” she delivered newspapers for […] — (Posted October 11, 2017)

Richard (Dick) Leon Baker HAGERSTOWN: Richard (Dick) Leon Baker, age 100, passed away on September 25th in Winter Park, Florida. He was married to Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth Wisehart, from Hagerstown. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend, Dick’s kindness, positive attitude and warm sense of humor will be remembered by the many lives he touched. Dick was an Army […] — (Posted October 4, 2017)

Charles David Lanning Jr. Charles David Lanning Jr., 68, a lifelong Rush County resident passed away Friday September 29, 2017 at St. Francis hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 22, 1948 in Batesville, IN to Charles David and Velma Irene (Watkins) Lanning Sr. He attended Brookville Nazarene Church and Lee Wallace School until his family moved […] — (Posted October 4, 2017)