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.

Valerie Clopp Valerie Clopp, age 59, our beloved sister, passed away peacefully on Dec 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Valerie was born May 8, 1963, to the late Le Roy and Kathleen Gilmore – Clopp. She fought a courageous fight for over two years. She is survived by 3 sisters, Dayle Ann Loudy, and Suzy […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

Lucia Ann “Shannie” Thomas Lucia Ann “Shannie” Thomas, 93, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident for the past year. She was born March 4, 1929 in Fostoria, Ohio, one of five children of Lucian and Alma Huss Kinn and was a graduate of St. Wendelin […] — (Posted December 30, 2022)

Rodney “Rod” Hays Rodney “Rod” Hays, age 73, of Mitchell, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on December 20, 2022. He was a man of few words who was largely self-taught, did things in his own way, and lived a unique life. Rod enjoyed building and fixing things. He designed and built new houses, did extensive rehabilitation […] — (Posted December 30, 2022)

Donald Dean Bailey Donald Dean Bailey, 74, of Richmond went to be with the LORD on December 28, 2022. He was born October 20, 1948, in Winchester to James Thomas and Vivian Louise Simpson Bailey and lived in this area all of his life. He took early retirement from the Richmond Baking Company; he was self-employed and could […] — (Posted December 30, 2022)

Eugene Tollett Eugene Tollett, 92, passed away at The Waters of New Castle on Wednesday evening December 28, 2022. A son of the late Sim and Lilly (Easterly) Tollett, Eugene was born in Cumberland County, Tennessee on July 26, 1930. He met the love of his life, the former Coralyn D. Parkhurst, while visiting family here in […] — (Posted December 30, 2022)

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 December 30, 2022)

Hershel C. Marcum Hershel C. Marcum, 96, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 23, 1926 in Nora, Kentucky, a son of the late Tommie and Vesta (Derossett) Marcum. A veteran of the US Navy and WWII, Hershel proudly served his country on the warship, LST 719. He […] — (Posted December 29, 2022)

Brandon Boomershine Brandon Boomershine, age 31 of Richmond, Indiana passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 19, 2022, after a lifelong battle with addiction and depression. Brandon was fighting to overcome these struggles and striving to be the father and husband he had always dreamt of being. Brandon, or B Brezzy, or B Rose as […] — (Posted December 29, 2022)

Joshua James Davis-Pate Joshua James Davis-Pate, 44, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born June 17, 1978 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Patricia Davis. He attended New Castle High School and received his GED with honors. Josh was a wonderful family […] — (Posted December 29, 2022)

Andrew “Andy” Wade Isaacs Andrew “Andy” Wade Isaacs, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Reid Health surrounded by loved ones. He passed away due to complications from 40 years of severe epilepsy. Born April 3, 1979, in Richmond, Indiana, to Danny and Susan Duke Isaacs, Andy lived most of his life in Richmond, but […] — (Posted December 29, 2022)

Harold “Tony” Ball Harold “Tony” Ball passed away at his home on December 24th 2022. He was born June 28th 1954 in Bristol, Virginia. He is the son of Harold and Myrtle Ball. He lived in the Richmond, Indiana area for most of his life. Tony was retired from Auto-Car and also served in the U.S. Navy. As a […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Sarah Nicole Howard (Hormel) Sarah Nicole Howard (Hormel), 49, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on December 23rd at Reid Health. Sarah was born on November 7, 1973, to Linda Shaffer and Tom Hormel; Stepfather John Shaffer. She formerly worked for Warm Glow Candle Factory in which she enjoyed. Sarah loved to make candles, shop and spend time with her […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Mary Louise Shook Mary Louise Shook, age 89, passed away December 23, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born February 28, 1933, the daughter of Lee and Hattie Nicholson, in Richmond, Indiana. Mary was a lifelong resident of Richmond. She was a custodian for the Administration Building at Richmond Community Schools. Mary loved to watch wrestling and cowboy […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Linda Lou Wright Linda Lou Wright, 69, of Connersville passed away December 22, 2022 at her residence. Linda was born July 27, 1953 to the late Ralph Cheek and Agnes Hibbard Isaacs. Linda worked in the manufacturing industry most of her life, she worked at Ford/Visteon for 25 years prior to her retirement. She was united in marriage […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Michelle Robinson Michelle Robinson, age 59, of Connersville began her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior on Sunday December 25, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Michelle was born on September 8, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Ann Thompson Hyde. Michelle was very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Joe Morgan Thornsbury Joe Morgan Thornsbury, 89, of Connersville, passed away Friday evening, December 23, 2022 at Hickory Creek Healthcare where he had been a resident for the past three years. He was born December 18, 1933 in Greenup County, Kentucky, the younger of two children of Newt and Claire Thornsbury. In 1952, he moved to the Connersville […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Marilyn G. Russell Marilyn G. Russell, 91, of Connersville, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Caroleton Healthcare Center where she had been a resident. She was born February 7, 1931 in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Vernal and Hazel Cordary McDaniel. On May 13, 1950, she married Herman W. Russell in Connersville. Mr. Russell passed away September […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Michael David Sasher, Sr. Michael David Sasher, Sr., 76, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord peacefully, Monday, December 26, 2022 at I. U. Health of Indianapolis after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1946 in Connersville, one of three children of Lester Calvin and Naomi Elizabeth Dunn Sasher. On August 5, 1972, […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Myrtle Johnson Myrtle Johnson, 88, of Columbus Ohio and Mooreland, Indiana, passed away at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 22, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born April 30, 1934 in Logan, OH, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Van Curn) Eastman. Myrtle retired after working over 38 years in the bakery […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Thomas “Tom” E. Haley Thomas “Tom” E. Haley, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, December 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 11, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bill and Shirley Wilson Haley, Tom was a life-long resident of this area. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1969 until 1972. Tom loved pets, […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Henry R. Coffey Henry R. Coffey, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 26, 2022, at Brickyard Care Center. Born December 2, 1941, in Jackson Co., KY, to Grandvile and Edna Browning Coffey, Henry has lived in this community for 60 years. He served three years in the United States Army. Henry worked at Kempers and did […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Geraldine Anne (Mundy) Fox Geraldine Anne (Mundy) Fox Born Sept 17, 1931 Cattlesburg, KY, died peacefully in her home Dec 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony (Tony) Lawrence Fox 2007 and her husband Robert (Bob) Lewis Fox 2018. She is survived by sons: Robert Lewis Fox, Jr., Marcus Del Fox (Norma), Dino Patrick Fox […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Karen Eubanks Our dear mother Karen Eubanks, wife of Brian Eubanks, sadly passed away at her home in Hagerstown on December 23, 2022 at the age of 57, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She loved hiking, camping and sunbathing in her younger years. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Wilmer Dean Shafer Wilmer Dean Shafer, 91, New Lisbon, passed away in the morning hours at Reid Health on Monday, December 26th, 2022. Dean was born on September 6th, 1931, in Henry County, Indiana, to Horace and Elizabeth (Barrett) Shafer. A lifelong Henry County resident, he graduated from Straughn High School with the class of 1949, and was […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Ruth L. Bright Ruth L. Bright, 86, passed away Sunday December 25, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. The daughter of the late Chester and Lela Esther Smith, Ruth was born in Wayne County, Indiana on August 25, 1936. She was raised in Milton and was a lifelong member of the Western Wayne community. Ruth retired in […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Betty Clabaugh Betty Clabaugh, 96, Richmond, passed away on Thursday, December 22. She was born on October 31, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to Harry, Jr. & Ruth Defibaugh Hawkins. S he was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School. Betty married Bill Clabaugh on March 23, 1946. They were blessed with three children and nearly 66 years […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Kenny Upchurch Kenny Upchurch, 70, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Bill and Phyllis (Michaels) Upchurch. Kenny was a 1970 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He married the love of his […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Jordan Ryan Huddleston Jordan Ryan Huddleston of New Castle passed away on December 24, 2022 from a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Although he leaves behind many who feel that their time together was not enough, Jordan was the prime example of the importance of taking time for the people you love. Whether he was helping a family […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

William Robert “Bill” Miller William Robert “Bill” Miller, 83, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, December 24, 2022 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident the past two years. He was born January 10, 1939 in Greensburg, the only child of William and Mary Margaret Norwald Miller. Bill graduated from Greensburg High School and entered […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

DiAnna Dawn Hornsby DiAnna Dawn Hornsby, 62, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Reid Health of Richmond following a brief illness. A life-long resident of the Connersville area, she was born on October 21, 1960, the youngest of three children of Joe and Faye A. Grizzel Thornsbury. She […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)