Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

Dolores Catherine Salkoski Dolores Catherine Salkoski, known as Sue to friends, passed away on December 29, 2022 in New Castle, Indiana at age 90. The daughter of Charles and Ida Carey, Sue was born on June 26, 1932 in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Southern High School in 1950, and in 1952 married […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

Doris Louise Joyce Doris Louise Joyce, 93, of Richmond, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born on May 20, 1929 to Harold and Eva (Weaver) Kenworthy and was a life long resident of Wayne County. Doris had been employed at Philco Ford in Connersville and as a CNA at several area nursing homes. Survivors […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

Violet Mae Sexton Violet Mae Sexton, age 95, of Connersville, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Caroleton Manor Nursing Home in Connersville, IN. Violet was born on September 13, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Hubert and Winnie Fowler Richardson. On April 7, 1950, she married Delbert Sexton at Calvary Baptist Church in Connersville, IN. […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

Ethyl R. Seeley Ethyl R. Seeley, age 73 of Cambridge City, began her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on December 30, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. Ethyl was born on January 26, 1949, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Tommy, Jr. and Mary Baker Turner. She was united in marriage […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

David Pennycuff David Pennycuff, age 69, former resident of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born January 23, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Vester & Ruby (Ferguson) Pennycuff. David was a self-employed musician his entire life. He enjoyed cleaning his car and going […] — (Posted December 31, 2022)

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)