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.
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)
Charlotte Lynn Craig Charlotte Lynn Craig, 64, of Connersville, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born August 2, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she was a 1977 graduate of Connersville High School. For 25 years, Lynn worked for Visteon in Connersville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and always […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)
Judith Ann Robbins Judith Ann Robbins, 92, of New Castle passed away Tuesday evening, January 3, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born November 15, 1930 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Dwight and Ada Shepherd. Judy was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School, where she was a […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)
Wilma (Allen) Reneau Wilma (Allen) Reneau, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 3, 1935, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Duff & Zelma (Snedigar) Allen. Wilma married the love of her life Raymond Reneau and enjoyed several years of marriage until […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)
Robert Keith Leonard Robert Keith Leonard, 88, of Richmond, passed away December 29, 2022 at Arbor Trace after a long illness. He was born July 23, 1934 in Liberty to Raymond and Jenny Lafuze Leonard and lived in this area all of his life. He was a member of the Middleboro Methodist Church. He worked for Belden; where […] — (Posted January 5, 2023)
Charles Matthew “Matt” Allen Charles Matthew “Matt” Allen, 38, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born September 5, 1984 in Connersville, one of three sons of Charles Patrick “Pat” and Jerena D. Howard Allen. He was a 2003 […] — (Posted January 3, 2023)
Carol Lynne Andry Egan Carol Lynne Andry Egan passed through the gates of heaven on December 29, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brief illness. She was born on March 21, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Joseph Nehman and Martha Ann Andry. Carol grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Indiana in the mid-1980’s; […] — (Posted January 3, 2023)
Faye E. Morris Faye E. Morris, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Reid Health. Born February 3, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Glen W. and Edna M. Settles Hardwick, Faye was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a lifetime member of VFW 1108 Auxiliary and the Marine Corps League, and a member […] — (Posted January 3, 2023)
Keith Aaron Dilworth Keith Aaron Dilworth, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Reid Health after a courageous battle, surrounded by his wife and sons. Born October 19, 1943, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Keith lived in Richmond most of his adult life. He graduated from Ball State and then earned a J.D. from Indiana […] — (Posted January 3, 2023)
Stephen Taylor May Stephen Taylor May, 80, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home in Key Largo, FL. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Virgie (Key) May and his daughter Tandi (May) Brownell. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Pennie (Perry) May; his daughter, Tauni (May) McCullough (Joe); his grandchildren, […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
William Wayne DeHart William Wayne DeHart, 76, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born on July 18, 1946 in New Castle, IN, a son of the late Troy and Margaret (Thompson) DeHart. Wayne graduated from New Castle High School and later served in the United […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Donald Lee Yagle Donald Lee Yagle, 69, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence. On March 3, 1953, he was born in Connersville, the younger of two children of Ernest and Ethel Rose Yagle. On May 26, 1972, he married Jamie Leigh Browning, and together they had three children. […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Harold W. Fox Harold W. Fox, 77, left us to be with his Savior on Friday, December 30, 2022. He will be remembered for his famous fudge, cheeseball, and pizza. He was born March 6, 1945 in Connersville to Harlan and Mary Lena Terry Fox. He was a faithful member of the Community Bible Church of Milton, the […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
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 January 2, 2023)
Donald E. VanMatre Donald E. VanMatre, 86, of New Castle passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born in New Castle on July 27, 1936, to Ralph and Delena VanMatre. Donald was a graduate of the 1955 class of New Castle high school. He spent 2 years serving in the Army; Donald was very passionate about giving […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Kenneth Lee Bogue Kenneth Lee Bogue, age 56, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away Friday morning December 30, 2022, at his brother’s home in Pershing. A son of Glen Bogue and Penny Lou (Willis) Bogue, Kenny was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 16, 1966. He enjoyed NASCAR, football, riding his motorcycle, and being around his dogs. […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Sue Gail Callahan Sue Gail Callahan, 74, of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2022. She was born February 26, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Bill Bowling and Mary E. Bowling. Sue loved the Lord, shopping, Christmas and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 56 […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Sharon Joyce Sturgis Sharon Joyce Sturgis age 77 of Richmond died December 21, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born February 14, 1945, in Richmond to Sylvester and Anna Nobbe. Sharon was a retiree from Belden Corporation. Survivors include her daughter Dawnette (Koji) Kanekawa of Hiroshima, Japan, and one grandson Owen Kanekawa. She is also survived by her […] — (Posted January 2, 2023)
Hugh Morton Kendrick Hugh Morton Kendrick, 86, of Mooreland passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born October 15, 1936 in Parnell, KY a son of the late Joseph Hugh and Ima Mildred (Carr) Kendrick. Known to be one of the best basketball players in Mooreland Bobcat history, Hugh […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)
Janelle Ann Steele Janelle Ann Steele, 84, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on September 6, 1938 in Garrett, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jess W. & Violet (Young) Conley. Janelle had worked at Wesler Orchards from 1977 to 1995. Her greatest passion was making […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)
Josephine Brown Josephine Brown went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Tuscumbia, Alabama to the late King Herrod and Beatrice Scruggs Bonds. She accepted Christ at an early age; she held membership at New Hope Baptist Church prior to becoming a long-time […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)