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.
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)
Timmie C. Black Timmie C. Black, age 73, passed away on Saturday October 8, 2022 at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on February 11, 1949 to James and Mattie Katherine Murray Black. Tim worked in the tool and dye trade and retired from Osborne International. Tim leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Sylvia Black; son […] — (Posted October 11, 2022)
Larry Davenport Larry Davenport, age 73, a New Castle resident, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. He was born January 13, 1949, in Hagerstown, Indiana, a son of Carl and Delpha (Davenport) Davenport. Larry was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and served his country as a US Marine during the Vietnam […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Felicie Ann McDougall Felicie Ann McDougall, aged 83, a 40-year resident of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully in Zionsville, IN, on October 5th, 2022, surrounded by family. Born November 16th, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to John and Lena Paques, Felicie attended Mt. Vernon High. Upon graduation, she joined the Cooper-Bessemer Corporation, where she met Lynn, her husband of […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Teresa L. Breeden Teresa L. Breeden, 64, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on October 7, 2022. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 28, 1958 to Marshall and Bonnie Vaden. Teresa attended Richmond Community Schools, her last job was a Bus Driver for Richmond Community Schools. Teresa loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed dirt […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Jenny Sue “Susie” Downing Jenny Sue “Susie” Downing, 70, of Richmond, passed away on October 6, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born May 23, 1952, in Richmond to Charles and Catherine Paradiso Bane and lived here all of her life. She retired from H&R Block where she worked as a tax preparer. Susie is survived by her daughter […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Emery “Sonny” Rose Emery “Sonny” Rose, age 91, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022.  Sonny was born in Connersville on August 9, 1931, to the late Thomas and Alice Isaacs Rose. Sonny was united in marriage on June 10, 1961, to the love of his life, LaVerane Baker Rose.   They were able to enjoy 48 […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Kim D. Scott Kim D. Scott, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 2, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth H. and Lillian Johnson Stephenson. Kim was a life-long resident of this area. She was a CNA at Reid Hospital, and owned Golden Reflection & Sunshine Unlimited West. Kim also […] — (Posted October 7, 2022)
Rhonda C. Burchett Rhonda C. Burchett, age 72 of Connersville, passed away on October 4, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  Rhonda was born on May 21, 1950, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter of the late C. L.  and Mary Vivian Bennett Lindsey. Rhonda was united in marriage on July 31, 1971, to love of her life, […] — (Posted October 6, 2022)
Linda E. Goldberg-Heavilin Linda E. Goldberg-Heavilin, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Reid Health. Memorial visitation for Linda E. Goldberg-Heavilin will be from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 800 North A Street, Richmond, IN 47374, followed by a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at […] — (Posted October 6, 2022)
Melvin Richard Rieder Melvin Richard Rieder, 83, of Connersville, lost his battle with Covid-19 and passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born February 4, 1938, one of six children of Raymond and Sylvia Watt Rieder. He was a 1956 graduate of Harrisburg High School. For over 50 years, Melvin worked […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Thomas Willis Thomas Willis, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Paul and Allene (Guffey) Willis. The simplest pleasures brought joy to Tom. He loved to go for a drive in his truck and take his dog, Addy, for […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Paul W. Constant Paul W. Constant, 85, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born September 1, 1937 in Muncie, a son of the late Harley and Adelia (Cooper) Constant. A 1956 graduate of Muncie Central High School, he studied architecture after high school. He retired from Westinghouse ABB […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Clifford Losey Clifford Losey, 79, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away at his residence on October 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born April 16, 1943, in Cartwright, Kentucky, the son of the late Willie Chester Losey & JoAnna (Jones) Losey. Cliff attended high school in Albany, Kentucky. He married the love of his […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
O.D. Bullock O.D. Bullock, 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Saturday, September 30, 2022 at Reid Health. O.D. was born on December 2, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Delbert and Geneva Lunsford Bullock. He moved to Indiana in 1948. O.D. graduated from Fountain City High School in 1954, where he was the class president and played […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Naoma. E. Girton Naoma. E. Girton, 87, formally of Lynn, In passed away peacefully September 30,2022. Born June 25,1935 to Milton and Bessie (Hiatt) Short. She graduated from Spartansburg High School in 1953. She attended Earlham Collage for 3 years then transferred to Ball State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’ s degree in education. She […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Geneva Floyd Geneva Floyd, age 101 of Brownsville passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1920, in Mildred, Kentucky to Charley Moore and Eva Lee Lonaker Moore. She was raised in Tyner, Kentucky where she graduated high school in the 10th grade. On August 30, 1941, she […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Michael T. Duncan Michael T. Duncan, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 12, 1952, in Kokomo, Indiana, to George A. and Ardys Tinkler Duncan, Mike lived in this community most of his life. He was a computer programmer for over 30 years before retiring. Mike enjoyed woodworking, computers, Star […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
V. Jean Clifton Carey V. Jean Clifton Carey, age 97, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Cambridge City and Richmond, Indiana, went to Heaven Friday, September 30, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living in Tipp City, Ohio. Jean was born March 30, 1925, to James Fay and Hazel Mae Paul Funkhouser. She graduated from Cambridge City High School and was […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Alma Grace Glisson Alma Grace Glisson, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home. Born at home on October 24, 1940, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Otis Broglin and Esther Gray Broglin, Alma was a life-long resident of this area. Alma attended Greens Fork High School and was a homemaker all her life. […] — (Posted October 4, 2022)
Terry D. Gabbard Terry D. Gabbard, 60, of Richmond, died September 29, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born September 8, 1962, in Richmond to Marvin Jackson and Modena Fox Gabbard. He lived in Lexington for 20 years and worked for Lexington Trailer and Hitch; he moved back to Richmond 10 years ago and […] — (Posted September 30, 2022)
Robert John Busch Robert John Busch, 73, of Connersville, went to be with the angels on September 28, 2022. He was born May 29, 1949 in Indianapolis to Percy A. and Lucinda Busch. Bob was a longtime member of the Residential CRF family and a current resident of Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond. Bob had many talents, […] — (Posted September 30, 2022)
Jackie L. Oler Jackie L. Oler, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 after and long and wonderful life. He was born in Redkey, Indiana on August 16, 1929 to Harold D. and Florence H. (Smith) Oler. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and served in the US Air Force, from […] — (Posted September 30, 2022)