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.

Betty J. Poe Betty J. Poe, 98, of Cambridge City and formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Shelbyville to Albert and Neva (Henry) Fehrman. Betty graduated in 1942 from Fairland High School. She married Floyd Poe on April 25, 1943. […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Leah Noelle Akers Leah Noelle Akers, 57, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1965 in New Castle to the late John and Eolah (Stone) Akers. Leah was a 1983 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a strong Christian and active member at the Little […] — (Posted January 23, 2023)

Paul Elmer Erb Jr. Paul Elmer Erb Jr, age 79, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 31, 1943, in New Castle Indiana to the late Elmer Albert Erb and Zella (Prater) Erb. Paul was a Minister of the Bible Holiness Church for 25 plus years. Paul also […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh Flonnie Bernice Alumbaugh, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Heritage House of New Castle. She was born July 30, 1937, in Monticello Kentucky to the late Samuel A. Brown and Sarah (Henninger) Brown. Bernice was married to Leroy Cory and George Alumbaugh,. She was a member of Cross Roads […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Cherry Ann Jent Cherry Ann Jent, age 72, passed away at home on Wednesday January 18, 2023. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on October 18, 1950 to Robert and Mary Francis Miller. Cherry was married to Jasper Jent Sr. and together they had five wonderful children. She lived in Summitville, Indiana before moving to Anderson, Indiana and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Dwight E. Holloway Dwight E. Holloway, 67, born in Richmond on April 27th, 1955 to John and Betty (Hensley) Holloway; passed away on December 30th, 2022 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie, Indiana after a short battle with cancer. He served 2 tours in the United States Air Force and was a lifelong member of the community of […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Betsy Lee Garner Betsy Lee Garner, age 87, of Richmond, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born in Bradford, Ohio on March 16, 1935 to Samuel Eugene and Hazel Leona Selby Tuttle. Betsy had lived in the Richmond area most of her life, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Dale A. Palmer Dale A. Palmer, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Reid Health. Born April 26, 1956, in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles George and Rose Beverly Holloway Palmer, he was a resident of this community since 1986. Dale was a high school graduate. Dale was in the casket business for over 30 […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Michael “Mikey” Ray Ott Michael “Mikey” Ray Ott, 19, of Knightstown passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, following a truck accident. He was born November 5, 2003, in Walterboro, South Carolina. Mikey was a senior at Knightstown High School and had enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was on the High School Golf Team, a member of F.F.A., and […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Francis Albert Thompson Francis Albert Thompson, 96, a resident of New Castle, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born on August 24, 1926 in Watseka, Illinois, a son of the late Albert A. and Nora R (Hunter) Thompson. He was enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. As […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Donna Sue Fleenor Donna Sue Fleenor, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home. Born July 6, 1959, in Winchester, Indiana, to Eston and Carolyn Joan Norris Fowler, Donna was a life-long resident of this area. She was an active member of Living Word Christian Fellowship for many years. Donna worked at several places […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Naomi Myrtle Marlett Naomi Myrtle Marlett, 87, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at The Waters of Middletown, where she had resided for a couple weeks. She was born March 5, 1935 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Lyndsy and Mattie (Skiles) Raisor. Naomi attended Ben Davis High School and married her husband, Herbert […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

David J Sutherland David J Sutherland, 62, of New Castle passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his residence following a three year battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1960 in New Castle to Max L. and Rulon (Hupp) Sutherland. David was a 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He had been employed by […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Robin Ann Perdue Robin Ann Perdue, 63, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Friday, January 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Rushville, Indiana, a daughter of Charles Elijah and Midge (Ziglar) Walker. Robin was a 1977 graduate of […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

James A. Roth James A. Roth, 45, of Lynn, Indiana passed away on January 21, 2023 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1977 in Wheeling, West Virgina to David Martin Roth and Betty Ann Beam Roth. James earned a degree from Belmont College, he enjoyed golf and fishing. He is survived by his […] — (Posted January 22, 2023)

Sylvester “Buster” Wearren, Jr. Sylvester “Buster” Wearren, Jr., was born on September 24, 1949, in Lancaster, KY, to the late Sylvester and Evangeline Wearren. He moved to Muncie at the age of 14 with his family. He attended Muncie Community Schools and worked at Broderick’s Foundry for 26 years. He briefly worked for Meek’s Mortuary and spent the last […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Shirley A. Towler Stant Connersville Native Shirley A. Towler Stant, 86, died Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. One of eleven children, Shirley was born on February 16, 1936, to Carl and Margaret Lyons Towler. She attended and graduated from Alquina School with the class of 1954. After graduation, Shirley was employed as a bookkeeper at […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Therese “TC” Dale Henderson Therese “TC” Dale Henderson, 57, of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Elba R. and Mary A. (Partin) Cupp. Therese graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. After graduation she moved to […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

John G Smiley John G Smiley, 81, of Yorktown and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Morrison Woods in Muncie. He was born on July 30, 1941 in Rushville, Indiana, the son of Gerald Emerson and Maxine (Walker) Smiley. He moved to New Castle at the early age of four years where […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Betty Ann Cleary Betty Ann Cleary, 76, of Connersville, passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. She was born April 29, 1946 in Connersville, the younger of two children of Paul and Virginia Bradford Benjamin. She graduated from Connersville High School and spent most of her life in Connersville. For a time, Betty worked […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

John Bradley Sweney, Jr. John Bradley Sweney, Jr., 36, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born November 2, 1986 in Connersville, one of two sons of John Bradley Sweney, Sr. and Connie White Sweney. He was a graduate of Greenfield High School. He had most recently been working for UNICEF. A lover of […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

William Payne Lucas, Jr. William Payne Lucas, Jr, aged 79, of Connersville, passed away on January 18, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. William was born on August 26, 1943 in Connersville, the son of the late William Payne Lucas and Ethel Glisson. William work for McQuay-Norris in his younger years and retired from Morris Excavating after […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Danny K. Sutton Sr. Danny K. Sutton Sr., age 62, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home. He was born February 11, 1960, in Albany, Kentucky to the late William Sutton & Jewel (Marcum) Harris. Danny worked for 23 years for Farm Fans Inc and D&D Brakes in Fortville for 16 years. He […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Robert (Gene) Hastings Robert (Gene) Hastings, 92, of New Castle, IN passed away on January 18, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Knightstown, IN, the son of the late Maurice and Loma (Bridges) Hastings. A veteran of the Korean War, Gene proudly served his country in the Army. He was a 1948 graduate of New […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Jason Eric Bertram Jason Eric Bertram, 52, of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on September 1, 1970 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Larry and Jeanie (Claywell) Bertram. Jason was a 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He loved […] — (Posted January 20, 2023)

Lowell Dean Morris Sr. Lowell Dean Morris Sr., age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at U. C. Health in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 27, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herman and Leatha Pearl Farmer Morris, Lowell was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1961 graduate of Centerville High School. Lowell served in […] — (Posted January 19, 2023)

Joyce D. LaVallee Joyce D. LaVallee, 68, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 15, 1954, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Clifton and Lois (Helm) Groce. Joyce was a 1973 […] — (Posted January 19, 2023)

James M. Scott, Jr. Mr. James M. Scott, Jr., age 87, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 20, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Scott was born in Randolph County, Indiana on November 17, 1935 to James M., Sr. & Rev. Thelma Lois Pilcher Scott. Mr. Scott was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Baptist […] — (Posted January 19, 2023)

Steven Daniel Amburgey Steven Daniel Amburgey, age 33, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 18,1989, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy Allen Amburgey Sr. and Lola Jean McNamara, Steven was a life-long resident of Richmond. He enjoyed fishing and music. He loved playing bass and drums. Survivors include his […] — (Posted January 18, 2023)

Naomi B. Holmes Naomi B. Holmes, 96, formerly of Richmond, passed away Thursday morning, January 12, in Arizona, where she had lived for the past 10 years. She was born on September 15, 1926 in Randolph County, Indiana to Lewis Webb & Mildred Blanche Harman Mullen. Her father died a month before her birth. Naomi married Ralph L. […] — (Posted January 18, 2023)