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.

Debra Sue Kimberlin Debra Sue Kimberlin, age 51, passed away at Reid Health on June 14, 2022. She was born April 26, 1971, the daughter of Thomas Kimberlin and Charlotte Cline Kimberlin, in Dearborn, Michigan. Debra lived in Richmond, Indiana. She loved spending time with her two dogs: Sam and Red, and her three cats: Shadow, Hoss and […] — (Posted June 17, 2022)

Sondra Sue Brattain Sondra Sue Brattain, 81, New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening June 14, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson Regional Hospital, in Anderson, Indiana. A daughter of the late John Carlton and Estella (VanTyle) Bell, Sondra was born in Dublin, Indiana on May 24, 1941. She grew up in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted June 17, 2022)

Virginia R. Baker Virginia R. Baker, age 79, of Richmond, IN, died Wednesday, June 14, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born July 8, 1942, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Bluford and Virginia Avis Fish Jordan. Survivors include her children, Gary Jordan and Lori Krick; grandchildren, Katelynn Krick, Ben Jordan and Hope Jordan. She was preceded in […] — (Posted June 17, 2022)

James A. “Goober” Oakes James A. “Goober” Oakes, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. Born July 26, 1940, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, to William Gaither and Vera Mae Bryant Oakes, Goober lived in Wayne County, Indiana most of his life. He worked as a truck […] — (Posted June 17, 2022)

Ida May Pierson Ida May Pierson, 57, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 11, 2022. She was born November 9, 1964 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert Marvin Pierson and Nora Marie Pierson (Swank). Ida lived in Richmond her whole life. She was a former employee of Wendy’s. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Ida […] — (Posted June 16, 2022)

Martha Ann Berry Martha Ann Berry, age 81, of Liberty, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 13, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Born on February 19, 1941, in Richmond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Pearly Duffy Rowe and Thereatha May Rowe. Martha is a graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted June 16, 2022)

Bret D. Eddy Bret D. Eddy, 61, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 14, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. A lifelong resident of Connersville, Bret was born on October 1, 1961 to Betty and the late George W. Eddy Jr. After graduating from Connersville High School in 1979, […] — (Posted June 16, 2022)

Windle “Levi” Shelton Windle “Levi” Shelton, 90, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born September 6, 1931 in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Stanley and Cora (Jones) Shelton. Levi retired from Draper Corporation in 1995 and Sears & Roebuck Company in […] — (Posted June 16, 2022)

Helmut Franz Heepe Helmut Franz Heepe, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at his home, Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by family. Franz, as known by friends and family, because they couldn’t pronounce Helmut, was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on June 29, 1941, to Wilhelm and Walburga Brechman Heepe. Times were challenging in Germany during his childhood […] — (Posted June 15, 2022)

Dorothy R. Spaulding Dorothy R. Spaulding, 92, formerly of Connersville, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Forest Park Health Campus, Richmond, Indiana. She was born May 3, 1930 in Connersville to Emmett T. and Roxie L. Abel Ramey, and she was a 1948 graduate of Connersville High School. On February 13, 1954, she married Leon R. Spaulding […] — (Posted June 15, 2022)

Melody L. Ott Melody L. Ott, age 70, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Heritage House of Connersville. She was born on October 1, 1951, in Connersville, the daughter of William Day and Esta Mae Walters Case. Melody worked as a nurse’s aide and custodian in several places over the years. She loved to dance and listen […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

David L. Dungan David L. Dungan 87 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1935 to the late Herbert Dungan and Helen Henry Dungan. David graduated Alquina High School in 1953. David served 2 years in the United States Army stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Polk, Louisiana. David […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Larry Duane Robinson Larry Duane Robinson, age 60, of College Corner, Ohio passed away on June 9, 2022, in Bath, Indiana from an accident on his family’s farm. Larry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 10, 1961, to Verdie “Pearl” McIntosh Robinson and the late Arthur Robinson. Larry is a graduate of Union County High School. Over […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Deborah L. Cook Deborah L. Cook, age 70, of Connersville, passed away on June 12, 2022, at Reid Healthcare in Richmond. She was born on February 21, 1952, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, one of three children of Dorothy Meyer Fleming and the late Robert Fleming, Sr. On September 19, 1980, she married Ralph Cook. They were able to share […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Iva Lee Alexander Iva Lee Alexander, 86, of New Castle and formerly of Shirley passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Heritage House in New Castle. She was born February 23, 1936 in Ruth, KY, a daughter of the late Henry Miles and Wilson Lucy Phelps. Iva was a member of the Greensboro Church of the Nazarene since […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Vicki M. Hinshaw Vicki M. Hinshaw, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 20, 1945 in New Castle, Indiana a daughter of the late John and Betty (Johnson) Conwell. Vicki was a 1963 graduate of Mt. Summit High School and a member of […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Alice Elaine Sulley Alice Elaine Sulley went to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 5, 2022, aged 96 years. She is pre-deceased by her husband, John Phillip Sulley. She was born March 25, 1926, in Hartford, Ct. to Charles and Anna Blomberg. The family eventually moved to Longfellow Avenue in Teaneck, N.J., where she met her future husband, […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Neldarie “Nell” L. Cole Neldarie “Nell” L. Cole, 86, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born February 3, 1936 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Frank and Maimie (Culbreath) Fauntleroy. Nell grew up in Hammond, Louisiana, the middle child of three. In 1954, she married Bob R. Cole. […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Paul Harris Paul Harris, 71, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born April 9, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Kenneth B. Harris and Mary Lou (Beavers) Wiatt. He was a 1969 graduate of Blue River High School and attended Ball State University. Paul had worked at IMI […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Donald Michael (Mickey) Ballard Donald Michael (Mickey) Ballard, 84, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022, at Addison Place Assisted Living, New Castle, Indiana. He was born March 4, 1938, in New Castle, son of the late Donald G and Julia (Mayer) Ballard. Mickey was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a hardworking family man devoting […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Levi Muncy, Jr. Levi Muncy, Jr. 91, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born September 27, 1930 in New Castle to the late Levi, Sr. and Maggie (Smith) Muncy. A 1949 graduate of New Castle High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Violet L. Stark Violet L. Stark, 92, formerly of Connersville passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. One of seven children of Benjamin Harrison and Mina Ethel Margison Swartz, Violet was born in Harrisburg, Indiana on July 17, 1929 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1947. On February 5, 1949, Violet married Paul […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Donnie Earl Wallace Donnie Earl Wallace, 64, of New Castle, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born October 20, 1957, in Albany, KY, and was the son of Arnold and Eva (Covey) Wallace. Donnie proudly worked as a Mechanic for City Tire Store in New […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Ronald T. Winchester Ronald T. Winchester, age 66, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born June 27, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Tommie Lee and Evelyn Leta (Ford) Winchester. Ronnie attended Spiceland High School. He worked at Pendleton and New Castle Prison as a prison […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Michael William Chamberlin Michael William Chamberlin, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, unexpectedly of natural causes. Born August 5, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Kenneth and Janet Chamberlin, Michael was one of seven children. He graduated as Salutatorian from Washington Catholic High School in Washington, Indiana and continued his education to achieve his […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Lloyd Leslie Griffin, Sr. Lloyd Leslie Griffin, Sr., 68, of Connersville, passed away June 11, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent, Indianapolis. He was born May 7, 1954 in Batesville, Indiana, the son of Alexander Griffin I and Betty Mae Swanson Griffin. On February 11, 1973, he married Virginia Drew in Connersville. Mrs. Griffin survives. Lloyd worked as a tree […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Robbie Rea Robbie Rea, 54, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born January 24, 1968 in Connersville to Wilbur Rea, Jr. and Betty Jean Feeback Rea. On April 20, 2001, he married Kimberly Stephens in Connersville. Mrs. Rea survives. Robbie had worked for Caldwell Gravel and Noble Romans. He […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

William T. “Bill” Marshall William T. “Bill” Marshall, 87, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home. He was born March 30, 1935 in Franklin County, Indiana, the son of Sam Marshall, Sr. and Violet Bowles Marshall. On September 11, 1954, he was married in Franklin County to Charlene Lykins, and […] — (Posted June 14, 2022)

Suzanne “Sue” Lee Swallow Smith Suzanne “Sue” Lee Swallow Smith went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, May 20, 2022. She is survived by her adoring husband, Wayne Smith, her three sons: Rick (Vickie) Guipe, Mike (Debbie) Guipe, and Pete (Tracey) Guipe, and her twin sister, Pat Griffin. Sue’s nurturing spirit was felt by all, and […] — (Posted June 13, 2022)

Judy C. Dreaden Judy C. Dreaden, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 3, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born May 6, 1947, in Berea, Kentucky, to William Cecil and Flora Mae Brown Purcell, Judy lived in this area most of her life. She attended Richmond High School and […] — (Posted June 13, 2022)