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.

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)

Walter J. “Jack” Bleill Walter J. “Jack” Bleill, 83, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Sunday, September 4. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on November 30, 1938 to William B. & Donna R. Smith Bleill both of whom preceded him in death. He formerly worked for Wayne Corporation and was engaged in farming. He owned […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Beverly J. Corbin Beverly J. Corbin, age 66, passed away at Reid Health on September 4, 2022. She was born April 7, 1957, the daughter of Ira and Louverta Lainhart, in Batesville, Indiana. At Beverly’s request there are no public services. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Jennifer Lynne Broncho Jennifer Lynne Broncho, 69, of Richmond, passed away September 3, 2022, at her home with her family. She was born July 17, 1953, in Richmond to Marvin and Louise Fuller and lived here all her life. She retired from Earlham College after working 30 years in the payroll department. She was a member of the […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Lorene George Lorene George, 95, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, September 4, at Rosebud Village. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on January 23, 1927 to George Berton “Bert” & Mayme Maude Dezarn Garland. She married Carmon Edward George on November 25, 1944. They were blessed with 54 years together until his death on March […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Lillian Jane Kuhn Lillian Jane Kuhn, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away on the evening of Thursday, September 1, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 4, 1939, in New Lisbon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Edwin P. Morrow York and Lillian Hope (Hicks) York Guffey. Jane worked at Perfect Circle in […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Leeann Broyles Leeann Broyles, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on September 4, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Wilkinson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grover and Viola (Woods) Wills. Leeann was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Sharon Marie Corwin Sharon Marie Corwin, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 17, 1945 in Richmond, IN to the late Donald and Esther (Kindley) Goble. She enjoyed fishing with her husband Tom and most of all spending time with family. In addition to her parents, […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Cledis “Ray” Harper Cledis “Ray” Harper, 81, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, September 1, 2022 at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ray was born March 31, 1941 in Connersville, one of three children of Cledis Virgil Harper and Lillian Louise […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Michael Dempsey Michael Dempsey, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born September 15, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana. Michael grew up on South 24th Street in New Castle and was a graduate of Chrysler High School. He served with the National Guard and retired […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Robert “Bob” Dewey Richardson Robert “Bob” Dewey Richardson, 77, of Rushville, went home to be with the Lord, Friday evening, September 2, 2022 at his residence. Bob was born October 20, 1944 in Redlick, Kentucky, the youngest of eleven children of George Riley and America Mae Johnson Richardson. He was raised in Franklin County, Indiana and later moved to […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)

Sue Bryant Sue Bryant, 84 of New Castle received her Heavenly reward Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her home. She was born December 30, 1937 in McRoberts, Kentucky to the late Robert and Clara (Casada) Shelton. Sue was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. She retired from Citizens State Bank in 2000 where she had […] — (Posted September 6, 2022)