Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

James Logan Sexton James Logan Sexton, 50, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Hancock Regional Health in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on February 17, 1972 in New Castle, IN, a son of Dave Sexton and Maggie Stephens. James graduated from New Castle High School in 1991 where he played […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Freddie J. Isaacs Freddie J. Isaacs, age 63, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2022. He was born August 4, 1958, the son of Virgil and Anna Isaacs, in Richmond, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters: Trish Isaacs and Candace Isaacs; grandchildren: Tyshon McDowell, Jahvon McDowell and Antron Mebane; a sister: Georgia Smoker; […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Mary Rose Sexton Mary Rose Sexton, 86, of New Castle, IN passed away Thursday May 19, 2022, at Henry Community Health. She was born July 23, 1935, in Clinton, TN to the late Wiley and Lutricia (Holloway) Wright. Mary married the love of her life, Audney Sexton and spent over 40 years of marriage together until his passing. […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Gregory Dale Vaughn Gregory Dale Vaughn, age 62, of Centerville, passed away peacefully Friday, May 20th, 2022 in his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, and puppies after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Kim Vaughn; his daughter Kaitlin Vaughn; his brother Gary Vaughn (Melanie); two pups Rylee and Zoey; and two grand-pups, […] — (Posted May 22, 2022)

Michael Eugene Hensley Michael Eugene Hensley, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2022. He was born December 5, 1953, the son of Robert and Dovie Hensley, in Clinton, Tennessee. Michael had worked at Dixon’s Auto Trim for approximately 25 years doing upholstery on auto interiors. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, dirt track racing and his […] — (Posted May 20, 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 20, 2022)

Margaret Anne “Peggy” Bullock Margaret Anne “Peggy” Bullock, 79, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away May 17th, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1943 in Richmond, to Wilford and Stella (Meek) Nuss of Centerville. Peggy lived most of her life in Hagerstown where she raised her 5 kids. She worked more than […] — (Posted May 20, 2022)

Aimee Nanette (Jackson) Simmons Aimee Nanette (Jackson) Simmons, 51, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1970, in Winchester, to Melvin Dean and Ginger K. Jackson. Aimee was a 1989 graduate of Winchester Community High School. She attended Amber’s Beauty School, Ivy Tech studying Phlebotomy and Pre-Nursing, and Columbus State Community […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Carolyn K. Hendrix Carolyn K. Hendrix passed away peacefully at the age 85 on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hickory Creek in Connersville, surrounded by loved ones who will honor her legacy by carrying forward her sense of resilience, humor, tenacity, and wit. Carolyn was born November 16, 1936 in Connersville. Her parents were Earl and Marjorie (Wedding) […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

Wendell Wadsworth Wendell Wadsworth, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Reid Health, surrounded by his family. Born January 4, 1941, in Lee County, Kentucky, to Margaret Brandenburg, Wendell lived in Wayne County, Indiana most of his life. He worked for Conrail, formerly Penn-Central Railroad, as a brakeman for 35 years. Wendell […] — (Posted May 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2022)

Marilyn Jo Van Etten Marilyn Jo Van Etten, 84, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away May 2, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn was born to the late Raymond and Lucille Brisco, February 1, 1938. Marilyn graduated from Richmond (IN) High School in 1956, and attended Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Marilyn was […] — (Posted May 17, 2022)

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)