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.

Joan Gordon White Joan Gordon White, 90, formerly of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. She was born April 8, 1932 in New Castle to the late Clark and Etheline (Manifold) Gordon. Joan was a 1950 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She married Denzil Durlyn White on January 16, 1955. Joan […] — (Posted November 8, 2022)

Bertha Elnora (Stone) Kidd Bertha Elnora (Stone) Kidd, age 87, resident of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 19, 1935, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a daughter of William and Edith (Stephens) Stone. Bertha was a homemaker and loved cooking. She would never let anyone go hungry. She enjoyed doing puzzles […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Norman G. Barron Norman G. Barron, 81 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1941 to the late Grant and Nettie Bradley Barron in Mt. Vernon Kentucky. On October 23, 1989, Norman married the love of his life Margaret Holbert Barron. Norman was a career truck driver, and he took […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Virginia (Ginny) Tipton Virginia (Ginny) Tipton, age 68, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Connersville IN on June 23, 1954, the daughter of Mary Edith Hensley Grant and the late Neal T. Grant. She was united in marriage to Fielding Tipton on October 7, 1977 at the Mt. […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Patricia L. Taube Patricia L. Taube, 82, of Greens Fork, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born September 7. 1940 in McKee Estill County, Kentucky to George and Myrtle Ball Ross and lived here most of her life. She retired from Visteon Ford in Connersville. Patricia had a strong faith in […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

William R. “Jack” Belt William R. “Jack” Belt, 74, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 14, 1948 in Henry County, son of the late Mauvoreen and Retta (Grigson) Belt. He married Peggy (Pickrell) Belt on April 19, 1969; they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Edith Dailey Edith Dailey, 97, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on November 4th, 2022, following a brief illness. Born to the late George and Elsie (McKinley) Watson on September 30th, 1925, Edith lived most of her life in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie Central in 1943 and worked at Glascock Bros. following graduation. In 1945 […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Elizabeth “Gale” Ramsey Elizabeth “Gale” Ramsey, age 65, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Reid Health. Born May 17, 1957, in Connersville, Indiana, to Pierce Charles and Gladys Harrison Hammock, Gale was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1975 and was active in bowling and photography. Gale always aspired […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Sharon Lee “Sherry” Wigginton Sharon Lee “Sherry” Wigginton, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 4, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Born December 17, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert L. and A. Marie Turner Johnson, Sherry was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1965 graduate of Centerville High School. Sherry was an […] — (Posted November 7, 2022)

Thomas L. Ellison Thomas L. Ellison, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, October 29. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 14, 1942, the son of Thomas O. & Christine G. Lane Ellison. Tom was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He formerly drove a school bus for Northeastern Schools and owned and operated Mighty Oak Enterprises […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Kathy June Westover Kathy June Westover, age 66, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2022. She was born in Batesville, Indiana, to loving parents John F. and Orabel Roberts also of Centerville, Indiana. Kathy was married to the love of her life in 1974, and enjoyed 48 years with her husband, […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Jimmy W. Soper Jimmy W. Soper, 76, of Richmond, was born May 13, 1946, and died November 2, 2022. He was an army veteran. Jimmy was survived by his one daughter Sarah Soper. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jennifer. The will be no public services. Stegall-Berheide-Orr, Richmond. — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Linda Leigh Phares Linda Leigh Phares, age 65, passed away at her residence on October 27, 2022. She was born July 5, 1957, the daughter of Clarence and Connie Henson, in Richmond, Indiana. Linda was a resident of Richmond, Indiana, and an affiliate of Shepherd’s Chapel. She received her nail technician license from PJ’s College pf Cosmetology and […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Lila Adele Carr Connersville native, Lila Adele Carr, 87, died Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born May 18th, 1938 to Clayton and Vivian Osborn Berninger.Lila is survived by her son: David V. Carr; granddaughter: Makenzie R. Carr; great-granddaughter: Addilyn. At Lila’s request, services will be conducted at the convenience of her family. […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Steven Scott Felmy Steven Scott Felmy, aged 68 passed away on Sat. Oct 14 at St. Francis Health in Greenwood, In. after a long battle with cancer. Steven was born April 5, 1954 in Haddonfield, N.J. to Carl L and Venna J. Felmy. The family moved to Richmond, In. In 1969. Where he attended and graduated from Richmond […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Lowell James Pflum Lowell James Pflum, 83, of Cambridge City, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born March 18, 1939 in the family home in Brownsville, Indiana, one of eleven children of Paul Anthony Pflum, Sr. and Anna E. McQuinley Pflum. As a child, he attended St. […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Bernice P. Mitchell Bernice P. Mitchell, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Reid Health. Born March 1, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde and Lora Bell White, Bernice was a life-long resident of this community. She was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing and spending time with family. Bernice was a kind and loving […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

Mel E. Chasteen Mel E. Chasteen, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home. Born May 21, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph Earl and Evelyn L. Morris Chasteen, Mel was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. Mel […] — (Posted November 4, 2022)

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)