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.
Obituaries - Wayne Martin Robbins Wayne Martin Robbins Wayne Martin Robbins, 77, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 30, 1939 in Rush County, Indiana to the late Robert Nelson and Della Garnet (Hitchel) Robbins. Wayne was a 1957 graduate of Orange High […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
WWN Obituaries - Sarah Pauline Tucker Sarah Pauline Tucker Sarah Pauline Tucker, 93, of Richmond passed away December 27, 2016. She was born February 3, 19 23 in Stanford, Kentucky to William and Edith Daily Kurtz and lived her most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Centerville Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband of 75 years Edwin, […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Joan Pierson Joan Pierson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joan Pierson, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Reid Health. Born December 19, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul and Clara Lipscomb Bane, Joan was a life-long resident of this area. She retired from the Wayne Corporation. Joan enjoyed playing cards. She loved spending time with her […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Paul E. Moore Centerville – Paul E. Moore, 94, passed away Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Ernest and Lena (Berry) Moore, Paul was born in Brownsville, Indiana on June 22, 1922. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Rhonda Diane Chasteen Rhonda Diane Chasteen CAMBRIDGE CITY- Rhonda Diane Chasteen, 54, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 27, 2016. A daughter of Charles and Barbara (Gadd) Noe, Rhonda was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 1, 1962. A lifelong resident of the Western Wayne community, Rhonda graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1980. […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) LEWISVILLE- Rosemary Stephens (Jaynes) – October 31, 1921 – December 27, 2016 Rosemary Stephens, a life-long Lewisville native, peacefully joined her many family and friends waiting in heaven on the morning of December 27th. Celebrating her 95th birthday this past Halloween, Rosemary was adored by her friends and family for her wry wit, eternal properness, […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Ernest G. McConnell Ernest G. McConnell Ernest G. McConnell, Jr., 92, of Straughn, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at The Addison Place in New Castle. He was born December 30, 1923 at home in Lewisville, the son of Ernest Glen and Elizabeth M. (Sorrell) McConnell. Ernie graduated from Lewisville High School in 1941 and farmed for many years. He retired […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Laura H. Million Laura H. Million RICHMOND, Ind. – Laura H. Million, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Reid Health. Born July 7, 1923, in Franklin County, Indiana, to Ben and Margaret Meer Handorf, Laura lived in Richmond for most of her life. She retired in 1988 as a cook […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Lena Francis Lena Francis Richmond, Ind. – Lena Francis, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born October 30, 1944, in Manchester, Kentucky, to Gus and Bam Howard Gray, Lena lived in this community for most of her life. She retired from Belden after working there for […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Sandra Cole Sandra Cole, 71, of Richmond passed away December 23, 2016 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Richmond to Elmer Joseph and Mildred Louise Goss Pugh and lived in Telico Plains, TN for 15 years before returning to Richmond for the last 14 years of her life. She worked at WELCO […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Julia Eileen Pegg Julia Eileen Pegg RICHMOND, Ind. – Julia Eileen Pegg, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Reid Health. Born February 24, 1941, in Centerville, Indiana, to John and Millie Shearer Soper, Eileen was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a teacher’s aide for Richmond Community Schools. Eileen was a member of […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Cecelia Ann Cema Cecelia Ann Cema RICHMOND, Ind. – Cecelia Ann Cema, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born November 14, 1949, in Muncie, Indiana, to Robert L. and Phyllis Wolf Miller, Celia lived in this community for most of her life. She graduated from Centerville High School […] — (Posted January 4, 2017)
Obituaries - Richard M. Pheanis Richard M. Pheanis CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Richard M. Pheanis, age 71, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 6, 1945, in Camden, Ohio, Dick was a life-long resident of the Richmond area. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1963 and attended Indiana Business […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Oscar H. Bills Jr Oscar H. Bills Jr, 87, of Cambridge City passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, IN. “Junior” as he was known was born on September 11, 1929 in Lewisville, IN to Oscar H. Sr. and Clara Pruitt Bills. He was a truck driver for Kemper Cabinets in Richmond retiring in […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Obituaries - Ricky Smith Ricky Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Ricky Smith, age 51, of Richmond, died Friday, December 16, 2016, at his home. Born July 3, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana to Manford and Rebecca Smith, Ricky was a life-long resident of Richmond. He formerly worked for Delucio and Sons. Ricky had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh. […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Duane Leslie Smoker CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Duane Leslie Smoker, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Reid Health. Born February 8, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clifford and Mary Jane Conway Smoker, Duane lived in this community most of his life. He was a lifetime farmer. Duane was a member of the Abington Township […] — (Posted December 28, 2016)
Obituaries - Wayne Padgett Wayne Padgett Wayne Padgett, 77, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Waynesburg, KY to Chester and Mary Hayes Padgett and had lived most of his life in the Connersville area. Wayne had worked at D&M in Connersville for over 40 […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Maelynn Michelle McCracken CAMBRIDGE CITY – Maelynn Michelle McCracken, 15 day old infant daughter of Timothy Scott and Crystal Marie (Blaes) McCracken, passed away Thursday evening December 15, 2016 at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Maelynn was born in Indianapolis on November 30, 2016. Survivors include her parents of Connersville; paternal grandparents, Barbara (Moore) McCracken and Scott […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - James A. Klein James A. Klein James A. Klein, 74, of Milton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 18, 2016. He was born August 13, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana, one of six children born to Arthur and Anne Klein. He was a 1960 graduate of Milton High School. On July 11, 1964 he married Evelyn Harmeyer at St. Gabriel Catholic […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - Gregory Armstrong Gregory Armstrong VAN BUREN, Ark. – Gregory Armstrong, born August 28, 1943, in Schenectady, New York, died December 10, 2016, at his home in Van Buren, Arkansas. He grew up in Wayne County, Indiana, an area homesteaded by his ancestors in 1814. Following his 1961 graduation from Centerville High School in Indiana, he earned a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Dale C. Temple CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Dale C. Temple, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Reid Health. Born March 11, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer and Marian Goar Temple, Dale was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1953 graduate of Centerville High School. Dale was a U.S. Army veteran. […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - Mary J. Chappell Mary J. Chappell CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Mary J. Chappell, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 25, 1923, in Corbin, Kentucky, to Aaron and Nancy Gregory Walters, Mary had lived in this community from 1950 –1968, before moving to Michigan City, Indiana. She had recently returned to this area. Mary […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - Walter F. Etzel Walter F. Etzel Centerville, IN – Walter F. Etzel, age 80, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Reid Health. Born March 24, 1936, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Walter G. and Dorothy Meyers Etzel, Walt lived most of his life in Centerville. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1954 and from Earlham College in 1958. […] — (Posted December 21, 2016)
Obituaries - Ruby A. Newton Ruby A. Newton Cambridge City, IN – Ruby A. (Lear) Newton, 75, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday, December, 10, 2016 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on December 31, 1940 near Broadhead, Kentucky to Raymond and Ruth (Clark) Lear and was a graduate of Fountain City High School. Ruby worked as an accounts […] — (Posted December 14, 2016)
Obituaries - Stanley Garner White Stanley Garner White Richmond, IN – Stanley Garner White, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 22, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert William and Luella Mae Garner White, Stan spent most of his life in Wayne County. He was a 1946 graduate of Richmond High School and […] — (Posted December 14, 2016)
Obituaries - Daniel Lee Toschlog Daniel Lee Toschlog Richmond, IN– Daniel Lee ‘Dan-The-Man’ Toschlog, age 30, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 9, 2016, following a valiant battle with alcohol addiction. Born January 8, 1986, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jeff and Lora Parrish Toschlog, Daniel was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 2004 graduate of Centerville High School and a 10 […] — (Posted December 14, 2016)
Obituaries - Helen L. Boggs Helen L. Boggs Richmond, IN – Helen L. Boggs, 88, passed away Friday morning December 9, 2016 at Golden Living in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of Richard and Dortha Irene (Blackford) Shaffer, Helen was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 28, 1928. She was a lifelong resident of Richmond and a member of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. Helen […] — (Posted December 14, 2016)
Obituaries - Norma J. Sharp Norma J. Sharp Norma J. Sharp, 75, of Hagerstown passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born on October 21, 1941 in Pershing, IN to Elmer and Marie King and had lived most of her life in the Wayne County area. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and […] — (Posted December 14, 2016)
Obituaries - Dean Briar Dean Briar Cambridge City, IN – Dean Briar, 65, of rural Cambridge City, passed away Friday December 2, 2016 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. A son of the late Ivan “Bill” and Helen P. (Innis) Briar, Dean was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 18, 1951. He was a graduate of Tri High School with […] — (Posted December 7, 2016)
Obituaries - Travis Weston Daniel Travis Weston Connersville, IN – Daniel Travis Weston, 43, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Fayette Regional Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1973 in New Castle to Leslie P. and Patricia L. Fisher Weston. Travis was a 1991 graduate of Lincoln High School and was employed […] — (Posted December 7, 2016)