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.

Michele Lynn Stover Michele Lynn Stover passed January 3, 2023 at the age of 52. Michele was a 1988 graduate of Northeastern High School, Fountain City, Indiana. She was a member of the Damsel Drill Team and a member of Central Methodist Church, Richmond, Indiana. Michele was a lifelong student and lover of people and a very big […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Richard Everett Drennen Richard Everett Drennen, 91, passed away Sunday afternoon January 8, 2023, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle, Indiana. A son of the late Leslie and Margaret E. (Dickinson) Drennen, Richard was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 3, 1931. He was raised on a farm north of Bentonville and graduated from Bentonville High School […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Joyce A. Moore Joyce A. Moore, passed away January 6, 2023, 5:15 AM, Reid Health. She was born September 16, 1945, in Henry County Hospital, the daughter of Farris and Elsie Hellard. Joyce was a resident of Cambridge City, Indiana, and a member of Milton Christian Church in Milton, Indiana. She worked for 21 years for Voca Home […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Sally L. Spaethe Sally L. Spaethe, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 7, 2023. Sally was born November 15, 1934, in North Manchester, Indiana. She had lived in Richmond since 1995, moving here from Canton, Ohio. While raising her family, she worked as a dental hygienist, served as a volunteer at Lutherwood in Indianapolis and Reid […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Candy (Dean) Keathley Candy (Dean) Keathley, age 59, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie. She was born December 23, 1963, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Larry Sr. & Carolyn (Marshall) Dean. Candy graduated from Walter P. Memorial High School. She worked as a chef, waitress, […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Debra Sue Carr Debra Sue Carr, 69 of Richmond Indiana passed unexpectedly on January 3rd, 2023. She was born on February 9th, 1953 in Richmond Indiana to Clarence and Emma Black Carr and lived here all her life. She is survived by her son Eric Carr, granddaughters Aliya Kemp and Madelyn Carr, Brother Clarence Carr Jr and many […] — (Posted January 10, 2023)

Terry W. Bevans Terry W. Bevans, 63, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 25, 1959 in New Castle, a son of Jerry and Alice I. (Burris) Bevans. Terry had worked for the City of New Castle, and was presently working at the […] — (Posted January 9, 2023)

Keith Wayne Buck Keith Wayne Buck, 68, of Dunreith passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born June 7, 1954 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of the late William Carson and Ruby (Lyons) Buck. He was a 1972 graduate of Tri High School and a longtime resident of Dunreith. Keith […] — (Posted January 9, 2023)

Daphne Annis Williams Daphne Annis Williams, 98, a lifetime resident of Mt. Summit passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Mt. Summit, IN a daughter of the late Jesse B. and Alma (Koon) Rifner. A very devoted loving wife, mother and grandmother who served her Lord […] — (Posted January 9, 2023)

Nancy Lou Edwards Nancy Lou Edwards, age 83, lifelong resident of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully Friday January 6, 2023 surrounded by loving family. She was born April 8, 1939 in New Castle, Indiana, daughter of the late Bryan and Lillie (Eads) Daffron. She was married to the love of her life, Charles Edwards for 61 years. […] — (Posted January 8, 2023)

Bradley Walker Deprez Bradley Walker Deprez, born December 7, 1962, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 60, with his family surrounding him on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He liked to be called Brad or was also known to many as “Hey Deprez”. Brad is survived by his sister Diane Deprez Harmon (Tom Harmon) and […] — (Posted January 8, 2023)

Eugene Hinton Jr. Eugene Hinton Jr., age 72, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 26, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Eugene Sr & Helen (Cole) Hinton. Eugene proudly served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States […] — (Posted January 8, 2023)

Gladys “Lynett” Werner Gladys “Lynett” Werner, 74, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 30 at Reid Health. Lynett was born September 29, 1948, in Richmond to the late Clarence Fain and Tabetha Frances Gregg. She attended Richmond High School. She was employed for many years at Kemper Cabinet Factory. She also worked at Neaton Automotive and Earlham […] — (Posted January 8, 2023)

Donald E. Ramsey Donald E. Ramsey, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at home. Don was born July 1, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Canada and Callie Townsend Ramsey. He was a 1951 graduate of Richmond High School and attended Earlham College. Don proudly served in the United States Army in Japan during the […] — (Posted January 8, 2023)

Lloyd W. Arnold Lloyd W. Arnold passed away, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Reid Health, Richmond, with his family by his side. Born January 1, 1940 to Clinton and Albie Arnold, Lloyd was the first baby born in Randolph County that year. A 1958 graduate of Union High School, Modoc, he worked as an operator at Anchor Glass, […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

James “Randy” Buhl James “Randy” Buhl, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Reid Health in Connersville. He was born on October 9, 1965 in New Castle, to James D. and Diana (Gethers) Buhl and was a lifelong resident of this area. Randy married the love of his life, Julie Ann (Pflum) Buhl on April 20, […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Combs Margaret Louise “Peggy” Combs, 88, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She had been in failing health, but her death was unexpected. She was born March 16, 1934 in El Paso, Texas, one of two children of Edward Lester and Margaret Louise Bagge Millican. There, she grew up on a dairy farm. After […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Douglas Duane Newman Douglas Duane Newman, 74, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Vincent Heart Center. He was born June 29, 1948 in New Castle, a son of the late Pleasant and Annabelle (Miller) Newman. Duane retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle in 2003 following 33 years of service. He was a […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Earl Wesley Polson Earl Wesley Polson, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at home. Born September 23, 1930, in New Castle, Indiana, to Clyde Polson and Alice Polson Haney, Earl lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in the Korean War as a Sargeant and […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Curtis J. Griffin Curtis J. Griffin was born to the late Rev. LaRue Griffin and Earline (Wright) Griffin on August 19, 1955. Curtis accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord at an early age at 1st Trinity Baptist Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Curtis graduated from Connersville High in May 1974. He was employed as a custodian during his […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Stacey Wickman Stacey Wickman, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022. She was born January 6, 1985, to Debbie Donathon and Jerry Wickman. She had the biggest heart of gold a person could ever have. She loved spending time with friends and family every chance she could. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Danny Ray Witt Danny Ray Witt, 71, left us on January 1, 2023, with his family by his side. Danny was born December 11, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Farris and Elsie Witt. Danny served in the U.S. Marines and was very proud to do so. He graduated from Ivy Tech College with degrees in carpentry, electrical and […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Amber Blue Asbury Amber Blue Asbury, age 38, passed away on January 1, 2023, at her residence. Amber was born on August 25, 1984, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Walter Asbury and Linda Cheek Wright. Amber had worked at Speedway and Shell. She loved talking to everyone and did not know a stranger. She enjoyed scrapbooking […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Martha James Gerstle Martha James Gerstle, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born May 5, 1928, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Avery and Mary Agnes Sorrell, Martha moved to Richmond many years ago. Survivors include her sons, Clarence Andrew “Drew” Gerstle, Mark Gerstle, Doug Gerstle; daughter, Nancy Robbins; eight grandchildren; and 10 […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Donald D. Tice Donald D. Tice, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Brickyard-Golden Rule. Born December 9, 1934, in Middleboro, Indiana, to Ralph M. and Ruth Cassel Tice, Donald lived in this area for many years. He was a produce manager for Marsh Grocery, Hant Cutters, and Wal-Mart. Donald enjoyed traveling with his […] — (Posted January 6, 2023)

Robert Donald Halcomb Robert Donald Halcomb, 91, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born in Franklin County, IN on August 18, 1931 to Emerson and Nellie (Manious) Halcomb and had resided in the Hagerstown area since 1964. Bob was a life long farmer who had a passion for raising and training […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)

Marc Allen Samples Marc Allen Samples, 31, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 28, 2022. He was born February 3, 1991, in Richmond to Christy Chance and Robert Samples. He was a life-long resident of Richmond. Marc had worked odd jobs mostly in construction and home improvement. He was very proud of his recent achievement of […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)

Michelle Brashears Michelle Brashears, age 51, passed away at Reid Health on January 3, 2023. She was born October 15, 1971, to Larry Brashears and Sharon Pennington, in Connersville, Indiana. She was a resident of Wayne County. She was a very private person who loved music and writing. She loved her family especially her grandbabies. She is […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)

Gretchen A. Walter Gretchen A. Walter, age 58, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 7, 1964 to Palmer E. and Betty Bowmer Walter. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Cortney Walter of Richmond, Indiana; siblings Terry Walter of Centerville, Indiana, Tanya Staud of Denison, […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)

Michael Robert Lincheski Michael Robert Lincheski, 69, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home. He was born February 1, 1953 in Coal City, Illinois, one of three children of Robert and Virginia Novy Lincheski. On February 14, 1999, he married Patricia Ann Thompson in Everton, Indiana. Mrs. Lincheski survives. Michael was employed for 21 […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)