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.
Donna Jean Shaw Donna Jean Shaw, 77, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born September 16, 1945 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Florence Lavona (Cook) Shaw. A former resident of Kennard, she attended Knightstown High School. Donna was a very […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Lola Mae Mills-Cross Lola Mae Mills-Cross, 80, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022 at Henry Community Health. She was born October 9, 1942 in Clinton County in Albany, Kentucky, to the late William Addison and Ruby Jewell (Hudson) Mills. She lived in Albany, Kentucky until she met her husband, Joe Shelby […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
George Russell “Rusty” Davis George Russell “Rusty” Davis, 66 of New Castle completed his final job here on earth Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He fought hard, and he received the ultimate reward and is now dancing in Heaven. He left this earth surrounded by family telling stories, singing worship music, and praying. Rusty was born September 21, 1956 in […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Darlus J. Johnson Darlus J. Johnson, age 78, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, surrounded by her family. Darlus was born on October 16, 1943, in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late Lola (Frye) and Eddie Roy. Darlus spent most of her life being a care giver in various ways, from babysitting, to raising […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Saferiah Kay Roberts Saferiah Kay Roberts, 4 months, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home. She was born June 8, 2022 in New Castle to her parents, Chandler B. Roberts II and Makayla Dalton. Always smiling and laughing, Saferiah was a happy baby. She just lit up the room and seemed to want to grow […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Bobby Ray Jones Bobby Ray Jones, 78, of New Castle, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2022 following an extended illness. He was born November 24, 1943 in Lexington, KY, a son of the late Gilbert and Edna (Griffin ) Jones. Generally, a quiet man, Bobby enjoyed listening to Blue Grass, and was a great fan of George […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Gary E. Williams Gary E. Williams, 76, of Mt. Summit passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Henry County Community Health. He was born on August 29, 1946 in New Castle, a son of Lloyd and Daphne (Rifner) Williams. The definition of a small-town guy, Gary was liked by everyone, a father figure to some, could always be […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Rebecca L. Quinn Rebecca L. Quinn, 61, of Cambridge City passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born on April 6, 1961 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Sidney B. and Patricia M. (Howells) Morse.  Rebecca lived in Florida for over 30 years and came to Cambridge City to stay […] — (Posted October 14, 2022)
Lewis Edward Palmer (Ed) Lewis Edward Palmer (Ed) has peacefully passed away at the age of 81, from a short illness at Golden Living Center. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 19, 1941, to Verl and Elizabeth (Collier) Palmer of Centerville, Indiana. Ed was a 1959 graduate of Centerville Sr. High School. Ed had a great love […] — (Posted October 12, 2022)
Barbara Jane Quick Barbara Jane Quick, 99, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Summers’ Point in Winchester. She was born on October 28, 1922, in Richmond Indiana, to Elwood and Beulah (French) Shutz. Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a homemaker and a hard working farm wife. Barbara was […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Marilyn L. Jenkins Marilyn L. Jenkins, 82, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 10, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Hollansburg, to the late Bland and Lova (Payne) Downing. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 57 years, Doug Jenkins; her […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
LeRoy Dane Snyder LeRoy Dane Snyder, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, October 3, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Paul Barton and Frances (Linville) Snyder, LeRoy was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 2, 1944.  Formerly of Milton, LeRoy has lived in Connersville for most of his adult life. He retired from […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Rosemary Sue “Rosie” Bogue Rosemary Sue “Rosie” Bogue, 75, loving mother of three and friend to many, passed away on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Rosemary was born in New Castle, Indiana, to Claude and Eva (Longnecker) Ammerman on March 25th, 1947. Rosie worked and retired from the Richmond State Hospital where she made several lifelong friends. Rosie was a […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Douglas “Doug” A. Christian Douglas “Doug” A. Christian, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family on Sunday October 9th, 2022, at 80 years of age. Born in LaPorte, Indiana, on June 8th, 1942, to parents, Oscar and Nina (Tibbs) Christian, he went on to graduate from Knox High School in Knox, Indiana with the class […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Keira Reign Kuhn Keira Reign Kuhn, age 3 months, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 7, 2022, at Reid Health. Keira was born July 9, 2022, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jason Kuhn and Amber Johnson. She was deeply loved by her family. Survivors include her parents; sister, Kynlee; brothers, Maddox and Landon; grandparents, […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
James Larry McKee James Larry McKee, age 75, of Connersville, Indiana, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 16, 1946, in Connersville, Indiana, to James “Jim” and Margery Ducan McKee, Larry was a life-long resident of Connersville. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. Survivors include his sisters, Rosie Earlywine, Darlene Fields, and Charlotte Rattir; brother, […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Alberta Faye Anderson Alberta Faye Anderson, 87 years of age, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022. Alberta is survived by son Dennis Waller and daughter-in-law Tamara Waller, of Richmond, Indiana, son Terry Henkel and daughter-in-law Mei Lin Chin of Arcata, California, and stepson Robert Anderson of Richmond, Indiana. Her grandchildren include Lisa Bonner and husband James of […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Ronald “Hoppy” E. Hopkins Ronald “Hoppy” E. Hopkins, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Rosebud Village. Born November 22, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to William James Howard and Mary Jane Shock Hopkins, Ronald was a member of this community all his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School. Ronald was a […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Leslie W. Moistner Leslie W. Moistner, age 87, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, October 7, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born June 3, 1935, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Walter and Elizabeth Rogers Moistner, Leslie was a life-long resident of the area. He was a graduate of Bentonville High School. Leslie worked as a carpenter and owned […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Phillip Jayson Conner Phillip Jayson Conner, age 62, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. He was born September 27, 1960, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of the late Dalton and Della (Laymance) Conner. Phillip was a 1979 graduate of Chrysler High School. He had previously been employed with Metaldyne, […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Charles “Chuck” Lumpkin Charles “Chuck” Lumpkin, 76, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, following a brief illness. Charles was born October 28, 1945, in New Castle to Ruby (Green) and Paul Lumpkin and raised in Mt. Summit, IN. He attended Ball State University in Muncie, where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and graduated in […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Mary Louise Vogelgesang Mary Louise Vogelgesang passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born December 17,1933 to Charles and Ann DeMeo in Richmond, IN. Mary lived here all her life. She was a member of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and was a 50-year member of the YMI. She worked for Western […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Shirley Ann Shoopman Shirley Ann Shoopman, age 72, of New Castle passed from this life on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born on August 8, 1950 in Somerset, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Avolee Anderson and Faye Foster Sidwell. Shirley was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High. She […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Jon Dale Powless Jon Dale Powless, 53, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 10, 1969 in New Castle, a son of the late Ivan and Marjorie (Carender) Powless. Known for having a great sense of humor, making jokes and often tormenting his wife, Ruthann, […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
June L. Cole June L. Cole, 77, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born December 8, 1944 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Herbert and Edna Mae (McDaniel) Oldham. June retired from Perfect Circle in New Castle following over 27 years of service. She […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Evelyn E. Stoten Evelyn E. Stoten, 99, of New Castle passed away Friday early morning, October 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1923 in Knightstown, Indiana, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Belva (Webster) Edwards. Evelyn was a 1942 graduate of Lewisville High School, where she was a cheerleader. She had been […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Robert “Bob” Lee Powers The Legend” Robert “Bob” Lee Powers, 85, of Connersville, passed away early Sunday morning, October 9, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born September 15, 1937 in Connersville, one of two children of William and Katherine Smith Powers. He was a 1955 graduate of Connersville High School. On June 18, 1960, he married the […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Patrick Wallace James, Sr. Patrick Wallace James, Sr., 73, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Monday evening, October 10, 2022 at his home. He was born September 21, 1949 in Connersville to Walter K. James, Sr. and June D. Kendall James, and he graduated from Connersville High School. Prior to serving as pastor of Hilltop Tabernacle […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Sondra “Sandy” Kay Baldwin Sondra “Sandy” Kay Baldwin, 79, of Alpine, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 10, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of five children of Cecil and Irene Bender Kirk. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis until 1960 when she moved to […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Jean “Sis” Cannon Jean “Sis” Cannon, 97, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born September 13, 1925 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of the late Harold and Julia (McCormack) Cannon. She attended Christian College in Columbia, Missouri, for her undergraduate degree and received her […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)