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.

Sherry Ann Witte Sherry Ann Witte, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Reid Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on October 25, 1946, to Thomas J. and Nancy E. (Jennings) Roddy and had lived in the area her entire life. Sherry graduated from Richmond High […] — (Posted February 17, 2023)

Robert Gene Burdette Robert Gene Burdette, 92, of Richmond, passed away on February 15, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born May 18, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived here most of his life. Bob served in the Army and as a reserve police officer; he was a member of the American Legion post 333. He worked for […] — (Posted February 17, 2023)

Deloris “Dokie” J. Barker Deloris “Dokie” J. Barker, 81, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Carter County, KY, a daughter of the late James Ollie Royse and Ada (Clark) Royse. Dokie was a 1959 graduate of Olive Hill High School. A […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Virginia J. “Ginny” Bright Virginia J. “Ginny” Bright., age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by family. Born February 4, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana, to Malcolm O. and Helen Rheuble Hartman, she was a lifelong resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. Ginny worked for many years at Richmond Electric, then […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Sabrina Gail Cowan Sabrina Gail Cowan, 30, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2023 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on May 6, 1992 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Jimmy Cowan and Teresa (Newman) York. Sabrina was a 2010 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Leland “Lee” F. Powell Leland “Lee” F. Powell, 92, of Cambridge City, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana Lee was born on May 11, 1930, to Arthur and Bernice Passmore Powell on the farm North of Bentonville. He attended Bentonville High School where he played basketball and later graduated in 1948. […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Stephen E. Neuman Stephen E. Neuman (Steve) 72, of Richmond, IN went home to Jesus on January 20th, 2023. Steve spent his final years in Richmond after living most of his life in Denver Colorado and prior to that living in Florida. His “Hoosier-Heart” brought him back home to Indiana. Steve was an Interior Designer ‘extraordinaire’, blessed with […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Paul Edward “Skip” Shinkle Jr. Paul Edward “Skip” Shinkle Jr., age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Reid Health. Born December 23, 1936, in Canton, Ohio, to Paul E. and Merriam Morledge Shinkle Sr., Skip had been a resident of Richmond since 1979. He was an automobile salesman for Nottingham Auto Group and owned Skip’s Lawn […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Herbert Louis Bunch Herbert Louis Bunch, 90, of New Castle, passed away on February 14, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1932 in New Castle. Herb was the son of the late Lonzo and Stella (Murray) Bunch. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1950. He attended Wabash College […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Sarah Tillery Sarah Tillery, 85, of Richmond, passed away on February 13, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born August 9, 1937, in Manchester, Kentucky to Robert and Lily Smith Hibbard and lived in this area most of her life. Sarah was a “Stay at Home Nana” who enjoyed bird watching, tending to her cats, watching soap […] — (Posted February 15, 2023)

Patricia Ann “Pat” Moore Patricia Ann “Pat” Moore, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Patricia was born on November 8, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Norris W. & Eva M. (Partain) Spegal. 1958 graduate of Richmond High School in Indiana. She retired from Alcoa Corp […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Norma L. Gilliland Norma L. Gilliland, 98, of Richmond, passed away on February 10, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born July 7, 1924, in Randolph Co. to Herman L. and Madge M. Hinds Ganger and lived here most of her life. She worked for Western-Union, and H&R Block, and retired from the Wayne Teachers Credit Union. […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Larry Lee Walton Larry Lee Walton, 65, Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton after an extended illness. He was born October 3, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Treva Ann (Bragg) Walton and Richard Charles Walton, both of whom preceded him in death. Larry graduated from Richmond High School in […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Paul A. Piercy Paul A. Piercy, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born August 22, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana to Hilda (Horace) Dalton & the late Paul Piercy. Paul was a 1976 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He worked in Construction as a painter […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Jeffery Carpenter Jeffery Carpenter, age 63, of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 24, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert E. Carpenter and Imogene (Loveless) Carpenter. Jeffery was a 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He worked in Construction as a […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Paul Lane Quyle Connersville native Paul Lane Quyle, 87, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hancock Regional Hospital, in Greenfield. Paul was born on April 8, 1935, to Maynard and Bernice Clifford Quyle. He attended and graduated from Connersville Senior High School with the class of 1954. While in school, Paul met his true […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Hilda Lucille Day Hilda Lucille Day, 89, of Connersville passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1934 in Liberty, Indiana, one of eight children of Guy Enoch and Martha Potter Jackson, and she attended Richmond Public Schools. As a young woman, she sang with […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Patricia Jean Boger Patricia Jean Boger, 70, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Monday morning, February 13, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond where she had been a patient for eight days. She was born January 24, 1953 in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, the younger of two daughters of Elton Steve Jr. and Eula Brandenburg […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

James Michael Franklin James Michael Franklin, 65, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. He was born October 17, 1957 in Homestead, Florida to James O. and Patty Ann Oliphant Franklin. In 1959, his family moved to the Greenfield, Indiana area. There, Mike worked for a time at Shared, Inc. In 1990, he […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Laurence H. Smith Lifelong Connersville resident Laurence H. Smith, 61, died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Laurence was born to Robert and Mabel Smith on April 7, 1961. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1979, where he received Athlete of The Year for his participation in Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Laurence furthered […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

James D. Brooks James D. Brooks, 56, of Fountain City, passed away February 9, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1966 to Robert and June (Kutche) Brooks. He grew up on a farm in Fountain City where he lived most of his life. He enjoyed farm life and helping care for all the animals […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Georgia Bell Thompson Georgia Bell Thompson, 19, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born January 29, 2004 in Connersville to Ian Thompson and Leia Jolin Reed. Georgia was a 2022 graduate of Connersville High School. She was a lover of animals, fashion, and art. She also enjoyed music and spending time outdoors. Georgia especially […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Everett F. Dubois Everett F. Dubois, 77, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home. He was born May 22, 1945 in Connersville to Charles and Edna Smith Dubois and was a graduate of Connersville High School. On July 7, 1990 he married Ellen Marie Geis in St. Gabriel Church. Mrs. Dubois survives. In the […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Rev. David Lloyd Humble Rev. David Lloyd Humble, 90, a resident of New Castle joined his heavenly family in glory on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born November 4, 1932 in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late James William and Grace Dorothea Aileen (Fleming) Humble. An ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, he served in […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael, 95, New Castle, died Feb. 13, 2023. She was born August 20, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, to Everett William Hutson and Gertrude Lynn Keesling Hutson, the second of 6 children, all of which preceded her in death. She grew up on a farm on SR 38, 3 miles west of […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

David Stockton David Stockton, 76, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born on July 19, 1946 in Kentucky, a son of the late Glenn and Reba Stockton. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

JC Pryor JC Pryor, 92, of Richmond, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30. 1930 in Stonewall, Oklahoma to Clinton Alex and Maggie Mary Copeland Pryor and came to Richmond from Cookeville, Tennessee 71 years ago. He retired from Johns-Manville after working 40 years and […] — (Posted February 13, 2023)

Jerry Via Jerry Via, 82, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully and suddenly on February 2nd, 2023 at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL. Jerry was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana and had retired to Florida a decade ago. While he retired as a Tool & Die Maker from H&P Tool Company in Richmond, […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Jonathan M. Benge Jonathan M. Benge, 51, of Lynn, passed away on February 9. He was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 22, 1971, the son of Buford A. & Judith McKinley Benge. Jonathan attended Randolph Southern High School. Jonathan was formerly involved in rodeo bull riding. He worked as a welder and metal fabricator. He was an […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Robert L. “Bob” Wiles Robert L. “Bob” Wiles, 84, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at IU Health, Ball Hospital after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in August 22, 1938 in New Castle to the late John D. and Billie (Morris) Wiles. Bob was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)