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.
Todd B. Poynter Todd B. Poynter, 66, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 24, 1956 in New Castle to the late Lester C. and Mary Jo (Stephendale) Poynter. Todd attended New Castle Chrysler High School and worked for the Indiana State Highway and Henry County Conservation Department. […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Mary Lines At the phenomenal age of 105, Mary G. Lines, of New Castle, Indiana, went to be with the Lord and reunite with loved ones who preceded her. Left to cherish her memory are: her grandson, Jay Lines; granddaughters, Ronda (Richard) Hogland, and Renee Hinton; great grandchildren Monique, Christine, Dana, and Jody; and numerous great-great grandchildren; […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Roland J. Bishop Roland J. Bishop 92 of Richmond passed away September 10, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born August 11, 1931, in Richmond, and lived here View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Lucille Catherine Ward RICHMOND, Ind. – Lucille Catherine Ward, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 17, 1931, in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, to John T. and Winnie Winkler Taylor, Lucille lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker, and loved caring for her family, volunteering […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Marjorie Ellen Oakley Marjorie Ellen Oakley went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 91 on September 10, 2023, at Whitewater Commons in Liberty. View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Jerry Snyder      Jerry Leroy Snyder, 86, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, September 9.    He was born in Winchester, Indiana on September 7, 1937, to Lloyd Leroy & Zella V. Moore Snyder, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1955 graduate of Lynn High School. He served in the US Army […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Alice Hogan Alice Hogan, 68, of New Castle passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana to Arlene (Hogan) Logan. She retired from IPT in Greenfield after 16 years of service. Alice was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a member […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Lester Crabtree Lester “Oscar” Crabtree, age 69, of Liberty, IN passed away on September 8, 2023 at his home in Liberty surrounded by his family and friends View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Thomas Michael Jackson Thomas Michael Jackson, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Connersville on August 26, 2023. One of four sons of Paris and Shirley Heineke Jackson, Thomas was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 4, 1957 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Following his high school graduation, Thomas served his […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Shirley Bell Shirley Ann (Hart) Bell, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brickyard Health Care in Muncie. She was born August 14, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Cletus & Alice (Johnson) Hart. Ann married the love of her life Frank and enjoyed several years of marriage until his passing. […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Ann M. Marcum Ann M. Marcum, age 82, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 10, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 14, 1941 to Ralph and Mary (Sonsini) Williams and had lived here all her life. She was a sewing machine operator for Houston Manufacturing and a member of Saint Mary […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
Suzanne Burdette Burke CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Suzanne Burdette Burke, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born February 22, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter and Josephine Taylor Burdette, Suzanne was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a Human Resources analyst, working for Belden for […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)
John Stephen Torges John Stephen Torges, age 80, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 10, 1943 to George and Marie (Demetrakis) Torges. John was a United States Army Veteran, serving 8 years. He earned his Associate of Applied Science degree from Ohio State University School of […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)
Stephen Leverton Funeral Notice  –  A Full Obituary will be completed and placed here on Monday, September 11, 2023 Stephen D. Leverton, 77, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023 at North Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born on January 30, 1946 to Dale and Jean Leverton.  Stephen is a retired Indiana State Trooper. Friends […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)
Brandon Lee Moore Brandon Moore, 36, formerly of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ludowici, Gorgia on Sunday, August 6, 2023. A son of Carl Brent Moore and Helen Hope “Dolly” Toth, Brandon was born in Connersville on August 26, 1987. He graduated from J.R. Arnold High School in Panama City, Florida with the class of […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)
Kenneth “Ken” Doolin Arrangements and Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 9, 2023)
Doris Addington-Brooks Doris Addington-Brooks, 80, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Loretta M. Olmstead Loretta M. Olmstead, 84, of Warren, Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in New Castle. She was born October 5, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ivor and Grace (Johns) Robb. Loretta retired from Benton Harbor, Michigan AAA, where she was a branch manager in 2000 after 40 years of service. After retirement, […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Katie Jane Templeton-Varvel Katie Jane Templeton-Varvel 34 of Williamsburg died September 5 at her home finding peace after an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1989 in View full obituary — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Betty Wise Betty Eileen (Holland) Wise, a spirited and loving matriarch, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023, at the age of 93. Born in Lynn, Indiana on April 15, 1930, Betty’s life was marked by her dedication to her family and the land she nurtured. Her loyal and unwavering spirit shone brightly through her work on […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Travis Eugene Ketring Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Jill Allen Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Kenneth “Kenny” Harmon Kenneth “Kenny” Harmon, 80, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1942 to the late Omrie and Geraldine Leona (New) Harmon. Kenny had a servant’s heart and served his Country in the United States Army for six years after graduating from New Castle […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Alexis Jewel Wintrow Alexis Jewel Wintrow, age 23, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born March 21, 2000, in Richmond, Indiana at Reid Memorial Hospital to Crystal Bowers and Bill Wintrow. Alexis had a one-of-a-kind spirit and was not afraid to just be herself. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her friends. Lexi […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)
Charlotte Mary Buchheit Charlotte Mary Buchheit passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Frederick Shaker and Rose Anna Allam on December 16, 1940, and was a true Michigander at heart. Charlotte married Charles J. “Chuck” Buchheit in 1963. They shared a deep love that […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)
James “Jim” Marshall James L. “Jim” Marshall, 84, passed away at his home Tuesday evening September 5, 2023. A lifelong Cambridge City resident, Jim was born in Jacksonburg, Indiana, on June 22, 1939.  Following graduation from Lincoln High School in 1958, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1961 after being stationed in […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Jimmie Don Sams Jimmie Don Sams “Poppy”, 85, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2023 surrounded by family. Poppy was born on November View full obituary — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Kelly Ann Ford Kelly Ann Ford, 59, formerly of Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born on September 21, 1963 in Rawlings, Wyoming to Jerry Lester and Patricia Louise (Warburton) Quigley. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Jimmie Don Sams Jimmie Don Sams “Poppy”, 85, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2023 surrounded by family. Poppy was born on November View full obituary — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Dorothy A. Mann Dorothy A. Mann age 83 of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Texas passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Eaton. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1939, in Shelby County, Texas, the daughter of the late D. F. & Eula (Johnson) Wade. She retired from Emerson Electric in 2000.   Preceded in death by […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)