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.

Gordin Scott Williams Gordin Scott Williams, 81, of Connersville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at his home. He had been under a physician’s care, but his death was unexpected. He was born January 23, 1941 in Connersville, one of seven children of Kelley and Wilma Scott Williams. Gordin grew up in Laurel and attended Laurel Schools. A […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

William “Bill” Werner II William “Bill” Werner II, was born April 23, 1965, in Eagan, Minnesota. He is the son of William and Diana Werner. Bill graduated from Fairfield High School and then continued his education on a hockey scholarship at Miami University. Bill later when to trade school to pursue a career as a paramedic. Bill resided in […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

John Clay Frost John Clay Frost, 62, of Williamsburg, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2022 following a farm accident. John was born April 16, 1960 in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of twelve children of Verlin and Mary Effie Slover Frost and came to Connersville as a child with his family. He was […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Nellie Jo Mayberry Nellie Jo Mayberry was born on February 22, 1950, to Charlie Andrew and Mary Linda Mayberry in Centerville, TN. Nellie passed away peacefully at Reid Health Center on September 12, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. Nellie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of God in Centerville, TN. […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Barry Pipenger Barry Pipenger 69 of Richmond, passed away September 15, 2022, at Reid Health. He was born March 1, 1953, in Williamsburg to David and Patricia Pipenger; he lived in this area most of his life. Barry was a mechanic and could fix anything. He is survived by his son Jason Pipenger of Richmond, his grandson […] — (Posted September 16, 2022)

Marvin Lee Schroeder DUBLIN– Marvin Lee Schroeder, 73, passed away Monday evening, September 12th, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, Indiana with his longtime caregivers and good friends, Carlos, and Tina Byrd at his side. Marvin was born to the late Carl and Nettie Schroeder on December 14th, 1948. Marvin lived in Indianapolis most of his life […] — (Posted September 15, 2022)

Alan Lee Bledsoe Alan Lee Bledsoe, 70, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Henry Community Health on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born in Henry County to the late Floyd and Hazel (Shrum) Bledsoe. Alan enjoyed hunting and watching NASCAR. He loved everything about farming. Alan was a lifetime member of the NRA. He retired in […] — (Posted September 12, 2022)

James D. “Jim” Miller Sr. James D. “Jim” Miller Sr., age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Reid Health surrounded by his family and friends. Born July 11, 1944, in Bristol, Virginia, to James B. and Clemon Turner Miller, Jim had lived in Richmond since the age of two. […] — (Posted September 12, 2022)

Gayle E. Merrill Gayle E. Merrill, 97, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Forest Park in Richmond. He was born on September 1, 1925 in Bentonville to Thomas and Irene (Stelle) Merrill. Gayle lived in the Bentonville Community for 82 years, before moving to Cambridge City in 2007. He graduated from Bentonville H.S. […] — (Posted September 12, 2022)

Thomas (Tommy) J. Dollar Thomas (Tommy) J. Dollar was born in rural Upland, IN on June 8, 1940, to Twila and Mary (Boles) Dollar. Tom was one of 10 children, 7 of whom are still living. Tom passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, at home with family by his side. Tom resided in Richmond, IN for the past […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Charles Frederick ‘Rick’ Weisbrod Charles Frederick ‘Rick’ Weisbrod passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday morning, September 8th. He was the only son of Charles and Bette Weisbrod of Richmond, IN. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (‘Shute’ of Cambridge City, IN) Weisbrod, and 2 children, Charles Parker and Paxton Brooke. He is preceded in […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Carolyn Ruthann Slaven Carolyn Ruthann Slaven, age 75, of Lynn, Indiana, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 17, 1947, in Winchester, Indiana, to William “Bill” Earl Fisher and Nellie Mae Henry Fisher, Carolyn was a life-long resident of this area. She married Donald Grady Slaven on September 8, 1979. Carolyn was a 1965 graduate […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Anna (Robinson) Daffron Anna (Robinson) Daffron, age 68, a former New Castle resident, passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 12, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mable (Stapleton) Robinson. Annie married the love of her life, David Daffron at the age of 15, and this […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Billie J. Newton Billie J. Newton, age 84, passed away on September 8, 2022, at Golden Rule in Richmond. Billie was born on April 20, 1938, in Heidelberg, Kentucky, one of nine children of Titus and Della Smith Newton. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Vivian Lainhart Newton on July 11, 1959, in […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Mabel Whitehead Mabel Whitehead went home to our Lord on September 4, 2022 at Forest Park Health Care. She was 90 years old. A Celebration of Mabel’s life will be at Chapelwood Baptist Church, where she was a member for the last 23 years. The church is located at 1097 N. Old US 27, Winchester IN. September […] — (Posted September 9, 2022)

Penny Gay Orcutt Penny Gay Orcutt, age 59, resident of New Castle, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Henry Community Hospice. She was born September 13, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Ralph and Barbara Jean (Ballenger) Orcutt. Penny was a graduate of New Castle High School and studied drafting with the State of Indiana. […] — (Posted September 8, 2022)

Kenneth J. Jordan Kenneth J. Jordan, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Reid Health. Born July 7, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth Sr. and Lena Falcone Jordan, Kenneth was a life-long resident of the area. He was a 1960 graduate of Richmond School where he played football and wrestled. Kenneth was a […] — (Posted September 8, 2022)

John Wayne Moreland John Wayne Moreland, age 35, passed away on Tuesday September 6, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. John was born on October 29, 1986, the son of Richard Moreland and the late Tina Cook. He was known as a jack of all trades and had received a Certificate of Serve Safe for food handling. He […] — (Posted September 8, 2022)

Mark “Tony” Webster Mark “Tony” Webster, age 47, passed away August 28, 2022. He was born October 1st, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Harold and Charlotte Webster. Tony was a resident of Richmond, Indiana and a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and Indianapolis Barber College. He was a member of Journey Life Center Church. Tony […] — (Posted September 8, 2022)

Dorothy G. Isaacs Witt Dorothy G. Isaacs Witt, 92, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home in Connersville as a result of a fall she suffered in her home March, 2022. She was born May 30, 1930 to Jeffie and Doshia Hall Isaacs in Middletown, Ohio. In February of 1996, she retired from Visteon after 39 years. […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Laura Elizabeth Bishop Laura Elizabeth Bishop, 93, of Cicero, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday Morning, September 4, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1929 in Garrad County, Kentucky, one of nine children of Thomas and Sarah A. Irvin Wren. On July 5, 1947, she married […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Scott A. Lehman Scott A. Lehman (ChiChi) 60 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2022. He was born January 12, 1962 in Richmond to Mark A. and Carolyn M. Shell Lehman and lived in Richmond all of his life. He worked for the City of Richmond Department of Sanitation. Scott enjoyed hunting and loved his children. […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Donald R. McCurdy Donald R. McCurdy, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community surrounded by his family. Born December 22, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to John A. and Olive Lucille Dershem McCurdy, Donald was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Donald was owner and […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Dorothy May Banning After 96 years of a life filled with art, antiques, singing, flowers, family, and friends, Dorothy May Banning died peacefully after a long illness on Monday, September 5, at her home north of Economy. Dorothy was known to many as Dingle, a family nickname from her youth. Dorothy was born in Wayne County on April […] — (Posted September 7, 2022)

Raymond Paul White Raymond Paul White, 57, of Liberty, IN passed away on September 4, 2022 at his residence. Raymond was born in Chicago Illinois, on September 1, 1965, to Charles White and Marilyn Sizemore Brown. Raymond was what most would consider a jack of all trades. He worked as welder for most of his adult life, his […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Alena Lathery Alena Lathery, 94, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones singing her into Glory. She was born on January 25, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio to Vernon Richardson and Mamie Miller Richardson. Alena married Reverend Edward Lathery Sr. on August 5, 1956 in Liberty, […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Johnny L. Allman Johnny L. Allman, age 72, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was born April 10, 1950, in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph and Laura (Allman) Crabtree. He was employed at Rose Acre Farms. Johnny was an avid sports fan […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Connie Jean Moffett Connie Jean Moffett, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, September 2, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born March 21, 1950 in Rush County, Indiana, the youngest of three children of Charles and Louise Stephens Pollitt, and she was a 1970 graduate of Rushville High School. Connie was […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Robert “Bob” Weiss Robert “Bob” Weiss was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 14, 1928 to Joseph Henry Weiss and Elsie (Kramer) Weiss and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1947 and was a natural salesperson by profession. As a fifteen-year-old boy during World War II, he worked for Western Union […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

David Allen Noelker David Allen Noelker, age 77, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at Reid Health. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 10, 1945 to Earl and Helen Noelker. Out of high school David worked for Natco for 10 years and then Belden for 42 years, where he retired. He was married to Brenda […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)