Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

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)