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.

Emma Florence Bennett Andy Emma Florence Bennett Andy, 98, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on May 14, 2022. She was born to William McKinley Bennett and Alice Martha Woodson Bennett on January 18, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana. She attended Hibberd School and graduated from Boston High School in 1942. She was employed at Perfect Circle and spent over thirty […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Roger G. Stinson Roger G. Stinson, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home. Born March 8, 1944, in Soldier, Kentucky, to Curtis and Opal Kegley Stinson, Roger lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. Roger was Vice President of Veterans Council in […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Donald F. Ashbaugh Donald F. Ashbaugh, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born October 14, 1926, in Lewisville, Indiana, to Floyd J. and Cecile Garver Ashbaugh, Don was a resident of Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1944 and went on to […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Fred E. Bennett Fred E. Bennett, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Reid Health. Born August 27, 1942, in McKee, Kentucky, to Herschel and Delsie Gray Bennett, Fred lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his live. He graduated from Richmond High School. Fred formerly worked for Richmond Gear and UCO Tool and […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

David Lee Amos David Lee Amos, Age 77 of Richmond, Indiana passed Monday April 25, 2022 at Rosebud Village. Born March 5, 1945 in Richmond, In to Paul and Ann Amos. David lived in Richmond all his life. He was a dedicated educator for Richmond Community Schools for 32 years. He began his teaching career at Boston Jr. […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Melanie Rae Griffin Johnson Melanie Rae Griffin Johnson, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born April 24, 1974, in Richmond, to Bobby Ray and Sharon Paddock Griffin, Melanie was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Hagerstown Jr. Sr. High School in 1992. Melanie formerly […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Donna M. Hileman Donna M. Hileman, 90, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born October 6, 1931 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late William and Louise (Stegner) Newhouse. Donna loved the outdoors, enjoyed traveling and visiting the State Fair. She also had […] — (Posted May 16, 2022)

Mary JoAnn Gause Mary JoAnn Gause, 92, of Richmond, died May 14, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born June 19, 1929, in Delaware County to Joseph H. and Mary Pat Conder. She retired from Decca Records and PRC. Survivors include her grandchildren Chandi Webster, Stephanie Davidson, Brian Hensley, and Tyrone Webster, several great-grandchildren, […] — (Posted May 16, 2022)

Cynthia Allien McKinney Cynthia Allien McKinney, age 59, went home to be with our Lord and Savior following a six-year battle with cancer on May 15, 2022. She was born January 4, 1963, the daughter of Richard “Dick” and Patricia DeSonie, in Troy, Ohio. Cynthia was a resident of Wayne County and had worked at Richmond Baking Company […] — (Posted May 16, 2022)

Phyllis Ann Holcomb Phyllis Ann Holcomb slipped quietly from this life surrounded by love on Wednesday morning, May 11, 2022. She was born September 4, 1935, to Clarence and Hattie Bryant Plunkett in Henry County, Indiana. Known as one of the beauties of the class, Phyllis was a graduate of Mooreland High School and Valedictorian of the Class […] — (Posted May 15, 2022)

Richard C. Goldey Richard C. Goldey, 90, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home. He was born September 10, 1931 in Connersville, one of six children of Everett A. and Beulah E. Towler Goldey. On July 17, 1952, he was married in Connersville to Elizabeth Mae Feebeck by Reverend […] — (Posted May 15, 2022)

Shirley A. Callahan Moistner Jones Baker Shirley A. Callahan Moistner Jones Baker, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children and many loved ones. Born February 8, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Estel and Ellen Drew Callahan, Shirley was a life-long resident of this area. She worked at several jobs throughout […] — (Posted May 15, 2022)

Paula (Polston) Henderson Paula (Polston) Henderson, age 68, of New Castle, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born October 23, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, to Charles & Berniece (Wilson) Polston. Paula was a 1971 graduate from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. She was an avid cooker and […] — (Posted May 15, 2022)

Laura Fredonna Newland Laura Fredonna Newland, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at her home. Born January 1, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Henry and Martha Goodlin Wesler, Fredonna lived in Richmond most of her life, but had also lived in Venice, Florida, and Mission, Texas. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1955 […] — (Posted May 15, 2022)

Regina Jo Gibson Regina Jo Gibson, 68, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Majestic Care, Connersville. She was born December 31, 1953 in Connersville to Charles and Sarah Rowe Lane. Regina worked as a cook for the Fayette County School Corporation. She was also employed at Downtown Bakery for a time. An outdoor enthusiast, she […] — (Posted May 14, 2022)

Winston Apple Winston Apple passed away May 10th, 2022, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born July 16th, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana to parents Melvin and Wilma Apple. He had two brothers Gary and Merit. He is survived by his wife Joan, three children Stephen, Michael, and Leanne, as well as seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and […] — (Posted May 14, 2022)

Hadley Marie Garringer Hadley Marie Garringer, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Although her physical life was only 3 hours and 41 minutes long, her memory will live on forever to those she brought such happiness to. She is survived by her parents, Kyle and Cheyanne Garringer; her twin sister, Harper Lynn Garringer; paternal grandparents, Richard (Cynthia) Garringer […] — (Posted May 13, 2022)

Gregory “Greg” J. Hawkins Gregory “Greg” J. Hawkins, 60, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born August 4, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Elmer and Anna Belle (Choate) Hawkins, Jr. Greg had been employed by the City of New Castle. He enjoyed fishing, […] — (Posted May 13, 2022)

Benjamin Kovach Benjamin Kovach, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Born August 4, 1933, in Richmond, to John and Goldie Ramsey Kovach, Ben was a life-long resident of Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1951. Ben started work at Alcoa and was drafted to the Army in 1954 […] — (Posted May 13, 2022)

Marcia A. Stroud Marcia A. Stroud, age 70, Brookville, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence. Marcia was born on December 26, 1951, in Seymour, IN to Alvin and Veva Hauersperger Gerth. She was raised with four siblings. On August 5, 2004, she married Kim Stroud in Pigeon Forge, TN. After graduating high school Marcia […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Jerome C. “Jerry” Lampert Jerome C. “Jerry” Lampert, 96, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, May 9, 2022 at Lincolnshire Place, an assisted living facility in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on January 27, 1926 in Aurora, Indiana, one of four children of Clarence and Ann Pelgen Lampert. He attended school in Batesville, Indiana, graduating from Batesville High School […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Richard E. Reeves Richard E. Reeves, 74, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on May 6, 2022. He was born September 9, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana to John E. Reeves and Nola Reeves. Richard was known as the “Can Man”, he was loved by all that knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his dear friends Eddie Jones, […] — (Posted May 11, 2022)

Monte Gene “Bub” Watson Monte Gene “Bub” Watson, 66, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his residence. He had been in failing health for a number of years. He was born October 28, 1955 in Connersville, one of three children of Howard Lee and Barbara Trueblood Watson. A talented carpenter, he had worked many jobs in […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Janet Kay (Neal) Duvall Janet Kay (Neal) Duvall, 69, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born June 8, 1952 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Tuggle) Neal. She attended New Castle schools and enjoyed being a homemaker. She loved spending time […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Arlie Blevins Arlie Blevins, 78, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Marion County, IN. He was born May 29, 1943 in New Castle, IN a son of the late Jesse and Ruth (Coffey) Blevins. Arlie attended school in Mt. Summit. He retired from Chrysler in 1994. Arlie was […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Sally M. Bales Sally M. Bales, 85, of Connersville, died Saturday evening, May 7th, 2022, at Reid Health Hospice in Richmond. Sally was born November 24, 1936 in Connersville Indiana to Robert V. and Effie Viola Shires, both of whom preceded her in death. Sally was a member of the 1955 class of Connersville High School. On July […] — (Posted May 10, 2022)

Gerald E. Bane Gerald E. Bane, 89, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. He was born October 4, 1932 in Greens Fork, IN to the late Charles and Sylvia Bane and was a 1950 graduate of Greens Fork High School. He was a lifelong farmer in the Mt. Olympus community and drove a school bus […] — (Posted May 9, 2022)

David Duffey David Duffey, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2022, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born February 1, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late David Leon & Freda Mae (Kinder) Duffey. David was a 1953 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. After high school […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Linda M. Gabbard Brandenburg Linda M. Gabbard Brandenburg, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, left to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 6, 1941, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Alfred and Edith Gabbard, Linda was a life-long resident of this area. Linda attended Kings Highway Holiness Church. Linda was […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)

Deborah K. “Debbie” Johnson Deborah K. “Debbie” Johnson, age 71, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 23, 1950, in Winchester, Indiana, to Hubert and Ruby Hillard Wright, Debbie was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Centerville High School. Debbie was a bartender at the Brown Jug in […] — (Posted May 7, 2022)