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.

Clifford A. Smith Clifford A. Smith, 87, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born July 5, 1935 in Chanute, Tennessee, son of the late Coy Taft and Mallie Doris (Claborn) Smith. Clifford was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He retired from Delco Remy in […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

James Braswell James Braswell, 75, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 23, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Gilbert and Zona (Frost) Braswell. Jim was a graduate of New Castle High School, and then later earned a Bachelor’s Degree […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Priscilla Ann Gethers Priscilla Ann Gethers, 95, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was born March 3, 1927, in Pershing, Indiana, to the late Mary and Robert Rush. Priscilla graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana, where she met the love of her life, Byron (Barney) Gethers and they were married for […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Nancy Kay Marsh Nancy Kay Marsh, 82, passed away on October 31, 2022. Nancy was born to Eugene and Verda Toney in Richmond, Indiana on June 18, 1940. She moved to Florida in the summer of 1968. Nancy was preceeded in death by her parents, husband Richard Marsh, and her siblings Robert Toney, Thomas Toney, Simeon Toney, Jerry […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Kelly (Baldwin) Miller Kelly (Baldwin) Miller, 46, of Connersville, passed away peacefully under hospice care Monday, October 31, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born July 21, 1976 in Oxford, Ohio, the only child of Donnie and Ida “Sis” Mosier Baldwin. Kelly graduated from Connersville High school in 1994. She attended college and was certified as a […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Carol Sue Odle Carol Sue Odle, 87, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at The Waters. She was born September 5, 1935 to Scott and Mildred Matthew. Sue graduated from New Castle High School, married and started a family. After her first husband, John Phillip Evans died in 1960, she went to work for Dr. […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Pamela Kay Gipson Pamela Kay Gipson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at Ambassador Health Care on October 30, 2022. She was born January 4, 1955, the daughter of Anne and Bryon Snorf, in Dayton, Ohio. Mom grew up in Hollansburg, Ohio, but spent the last 50 years living in Richmond. Mom was a Christian. Mom enjoyed cooking, baking, […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Dovin “Duffy” Coffey Dovin “Duffy” Coffey, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health, Monday, November 1, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Dovin was born December 3, 1940, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Raymond and Bessie Coffey. After moving to Indiana in the mid 1940’s, he attended Centerville Schools graduating with the class of 1959. Following service […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Michael Ray Hancock Michael Ray Hancock, age 52, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, peacefully at home. Born August 3, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana., He was a graduate of Richmond High School Class of 1989. Mike enlisted in the Army even before he graduated. He couldn’t wait to serve his country. He was an outstanding soldier, […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Rachel I. Austin Mrs. Rachel I. Austin, 92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 31. Born on November 28, 1929 in Randolph County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Otto E. & Ida E. Manning Harshman. She was a 1947 graduate of Spartanburg High School. […] — (Posted November 3, 2022)

Martha Ann Burtch Martha Ann Burtch, age 92 of New Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022. She was born December 21, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana daughter of the late Kenneth and Olive “Dolly” Harshman. Martha Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She served as a clerk for the village […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Eugene Cox Eugene Cox was born March 23, 1934, in Jackson Co. Ky and departed this life on October 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Perry and Ethel (Gabbard) Cox. Eugene is survived by his loving wife Diana, daughter Patricia Gardner of Richmond IN, sons Jerry (Jay) Cox […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Chance William Bunger Chance William Bunger, after a long fight with cancer, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Augustine, Florida surrounded by his wife and his parents on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Chance was born in Muncie, Indiana on February 19, 1971, the first child of Bill and Barbara Bunger. He grew up in Cambridge City, […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

John Paul Ingermann John Paul Ingermann, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday October 30, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born December 16, 1934, in Milton, Indiana, to Colbert Cummins Ingermann and Eula Mae Joyner Ingermann O`Connell Conley, John was a resident of this community most of his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Bentonville High School. John […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Marcella Ann Wolfe Marcella Ann Wolfe, 74, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 30, 2022, at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born January 21, 1948, in Richmond to Walker and Mary Bennett Field and lived here all her life. She formerly worked at Belden Corporation and Stonehenge Concrete. She was an artist who enjoyed painting […] — (Posted November 1, 2022)

Millie Jean Todd Millie Jean Todd, 82, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed on peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 27, 2022 at Heritage House in New Castle, Indiana. Millie was born on February 15, 1940 in Richmond, Kentucky to John D. Hicks and Ebbie M. (Hall) Hicks, both of whom preceded her in death. She resided in the […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Brenda K. Gingry Brenda K. Gingry, 71, of New Paris, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on October 28, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1951, to Neal and Kathryn Durbin Johnson at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of National Trail High School and graduated from P.J.s College of Cosmetology in Richmond […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Eric Brandon Gonzalez Eric Brandon Gonzalez, age 42, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Henry Community Health. He was born October 1, 1980, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Juan Gonzales and Petra (Gonzalez) Gonzales. Eric graduated from Muncie Southside in 1999. He enjoyed sports, Manchester United Soccer, Notre Dame and Dallas Cowboys football. He knew […] — (Posted October 30, 2022)

Beverly Ann McVay Beverly Ann McVay, wife of 1, mother of 5, and grandmother to all, went home peacefully to be with her heavenly Father on October 21, 2022 at 3:01 p.m., surrounded by her family. In fine Beverly fashion, she was late going to her heavenly home to be reunited with her loving husband of 65 ½ […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Alan Idlewine, Sr. Alan Idlewine, Sr., 78, of Springport passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of the late Earnest and Nellie (Orr) Idlewine. Alan retired from GM in 1999, following 23 years as a toolmaker. He loved his 1990 Corvette, working around the house […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Charles Shinnock Charles Shinnock, 67, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born March 25, 1955. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Ascending Angels, Indianapolis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, IN — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Glenna F. Brenneman Glenna F. Brenneman, 97, of Muncie and formerly of New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Westminster in Muncie. She was born May 17, 1925 in Middletown, Ohio, daughter of the late Vinton and Cora Mable (Newlin) Pring. Glenna was a 1944 graduate of Kennard High School. She served as Henry County Auditor […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

James Alan Robbins James Alan Robbins, 76, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on July 12, 1946 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Wayne Howard and Dorothy Ruth (Kirklan) Robbins. As a child, he had survived polio, with the help of his loving mother. As a result, he was able to live […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Robert Allen Simmons, Jr. Robert Allen Simmons, Jr., 87, of New Castle passed away September 28, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born April 24, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Robert A. and Lena (Pfenninger) Simmons, Sr. Robert (Bob) was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Gloria Ellen Guettner Gloria Ellen Guettner, age 75, of Powell, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 to Earl Sterling Donica and Mary Jeanette Farmer Donica in New Castle, Indiana. She attended a beauty school in Vincennes, Indiana after high school and became […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Patricia Anne Guy Patricia Anne Guy, 80, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1942, in Albany, KY, a daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Wise) Witham. Patricia graduated from Mooreland High School in 1961. She enjoyed reading her Bible and previously attended […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Charles K. McGinnis Charles K. McGinnis, 90, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Addison Place in New Castle. He was born on January 28, 1932, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Fred and Ercelle H. McGinnis. Following High School Charles joined the US Army and served in […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Donald “Skeeter” Keith Warner Donald “Skeeter” Keith Warner, 87, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2022 at Hickory Creek nursing home where he had been a resident. He was born on October 21, 1935 in Connersville to Henry and Zetta Mae LaMar Warner, and he was a 1953 graduate of Connersville […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Deborah “Debbie” Diane Bunch Deborah “Debbie” Diane Bunch, 65, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, October 21, 2022 unexpectedly at I.U. Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born May 22, 1957 in Connersville, one of six children of Jay Alvin and Ruby Gladys Venable Moffitt. For over 21 years, she was employed at Visteon until […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)

Patricia “Pat” Denise Cranmore Patricia “Pat” Denise Cranmore, 70, of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. She was born November 11, 1951 in Connersville, the youngest of two children of Paul Francis and Bertie Lou Wright Potts. Pat was raised in the Laurel area and was a 1969 […] — (Posted October 27, 2022)