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.

Linda L. Shepherd Linda L. Shepherd, age 74, passed away on Christmas evening, in the loving presence of her family in the comfort of her home. She was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on July 3, 1947, the daughter of Robert & Dovie Sandlin Hensley, both of whom preceded her in death. Linda graduated from Richmond High School, […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Lois Suzanne Brooks Lois Suzanne Brooks, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at Reid Health. Suzanne was born on September 11, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Colonel H.O. and Lois Christine Vernon Webb Jr. She received an associate degree from Marshall University in Huntington. Suzanne worked at JC Penney in Richmond and Normandy […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Jill Sue Hill Jill Sue Hill, age 73, of Centerville, Indiana, died peacefully in her sleep at home, in the early morning of December 21, 2021. Jill was born on December 9, 1948. A native of Wayne County, Indiana, she grew up in Fountain City, Indiana, graduated from Fountain City High School in 1967, and attended Ball State […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Jessie Harold “Tennessee” Tipton Jessie Harold “Tennessee” Tipton, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Reid Health. Jessie was born on October 12, 1937, to John and Laura Cable Tipton, in Cades Cove, Tennessee, (Great Smoky Mountains) where he was raised with his 11 siblings. Jessie proudly served his country as part of the […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Michael Leon Sheets Michael Leon Sheets 56 of Fountain City died December 21, 2021, at his home. He was born August 9, 1965, in Richmond to Mervin Sheets and Patricia Null Sanford. He worked in the plastics industry. Survivors include his daughter Amber Sheets, his son Justin Sheets, seven grandchildren Nevaeh Larkin, Jasmine Larkin, Malachi Beckford, Aniyah Beckford, […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Carolyn Sue (Susie) May Hessler Carolyn Sue (Susie) May Hessler, 81, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida. She was born in Milton, Indiana on July 28, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Herschel and Rosa May. Sue graduated from Milton High School in the Class of 1958. She received […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Orland L. “Bud” Hatfield Orland L. “Bud” Hatfield, 95, passed away on December 23, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on February 10, 1926 in West Port, IN to Leslie and Leona Sells Hatfield and had spent his adult life in Cambridge City. He worked at Avco for 27 years and retired from Ford […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)

Candace K. Hiler Candace K. Hiler, age 68, a resident of Kennard, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 29, 1953 in New Castle, Indiana and was the daughter of John and Elinore (Garrett) Troupe. Candace was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She had worked in the mental […] — (Posted December 26, 2021)

Robert Allen Hassler Robert Allen Hassler, 96, of Connersville passed away peacefully Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident since November. The older of two sons of Harold E. and Ethel M. Stant Hassler, Bob was born in Connersville on February 2, 1925 and graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted December 26, 2021)

Elbert Hale Elbert Hale, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester, Indiana. Elbert was born on July 5, 1926, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Elbert and Almettia Ferriell Hale. He served in the U.S. Army. Elbert was a member of Richmond Lodge No. 196, F. & A.M. Survivors include […] — (Posted December 26, 2021)

Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Hartsock Jeffrey “Jeff” W. Hartsock, age 54, of Connersville, passed away on December 19, 2021 at Reid Healthcare in Richmond. Born on March 27, 1967, in Connersville, he is the son of George and Myrtle Cox Hartsock. Jeff had worked at J & J Packaging in Brookville and continued his employment when the company moved to […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Jerome H. “Jerry” Bolt Jerome H. “Jerry” Bolt, 75, formerly of Richmond living in Columbus, Ohio, died December 18, 2021, at Reid Health after an extended illness. He was born November 3, 1946, in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Joseph and Pauline Bolt. He retired from the banking industry and was an Army veteran serving in the Viet Nam War. […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Virginia Lou (Parshall) Moffitt Virginia Lou Moffitt (nee Parshall), age 79, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Virginia is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Dawn) Moffitt; grandchildren: Dylan and Jared Moffitt; brother, Darryl Parshall; sisters-in-law: Sue, Katy, and Dawn; and many nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Moffitt; […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Mark Toms Hubbell LEWISVILLE – Mark Toms Hubbell, 75, passed away at his home in rural Fayette County early Saturday morning December 18th, 2021. Mark was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 1st, 1946, to the late Glenn and Margaret (Toms) Hubbell. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Mark attended Bentonville and Harrisburg Schools, and was a […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Carman C. Huffines Carman C. Huffines, age 80, a New Castle resident, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 25, 1938 in Franklin, Tennessee, a son of Victor and Carrie (Toney) Huffines. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Huffiness; daughter, Kelli (Kenny) of Cloverdale, Indiana; son, Kevin (Becky) Huffines of Indianapolis; […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Steven Keith McNew STRAUGHN– Steven Keith McNew, 63, passed away at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday December 18th, 2021. Steve was born on April 27th, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Raymond Keith and Kathryn Elizabeth (Cameron) McNew. Steve worked as a logger, starting his career at the young age of 12 for McNew Logging in Rushville, Indiana, […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Shelby Elizabeth Terrell Shelby Elizabeth Terrell, age 31, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 31, 1990, in Richmond, to Gregory and Sandra E. Honeycutt Terrell, she lived in the Hagerstown/Richmond area for most of her life. She was a creative spirit and enjoyed reading, listening to music and spending […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Colin Ray Lynch Lifelong Connersville resident, Colin Ray Lynch, 64, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. Colin was born on December 2, 1957 to William C. and Bernice Hollandsworth Lynch in Berea, Kentucky. He was a blue belt in Karate, and a motorcycle enthusiast. Colin was a skilled leather worker who loved to tinker. […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Patricia Kay McKinney Patricia Kay McKinney, age 74, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Patricia was born October 31, 1947. Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the McKinney family. — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Goldie M. Jones Patterson Goldie M. Jones Patterson, 85, of Connersville died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Heritage House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Goldie was born to James A. and Betty Hampton Jones on August 1, 1936 in Liberty, Indiana. She attended and proudly graduated from Union County High School. Goldie married Carrol B. Patterson in Richmond on May […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Gail Isaacs Gail Isaacs, 73, of Connersville, passed away on December 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by love, friends and family. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Jackson County, Kentucky to Grover C. Cleavland and Hannah Isaacs. On October 31, 1964 in McKee, Kentucky she married Alvin D. Isaacs. They shared 52 years together […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

William “Bill” Duncil Sr. William “Bill” Duncil Sr. 71 of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 23, 1949 in Connersville to the late George Duncil Jr. and Helen Maggard Duncil. Bill was enlisted in the United States Army for 2 years. On April […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Betty Lou Vail Thornberry Betty Lou Vail Thornberry, 82 of Connersville went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021. Betty was born July 20, 1939, to the late William Vail and Fannie Thornton Vail. On January 8, 1955, Betty married Charles “Dink” Thornberry in Fayette County. They were able to spend 64 years together before he passed […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Wilma Colter Offutt Wilma Colter Offutt, 98, of Connersville passed away on December 9, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1923, to the late John Davis Colter and Helen Lucille Paris Colter. On August 9, 1945, Wilma married Joseph Sinclair Offutt in Liberty, Indiana. They celebrated 61 years of wedded bliss prior to Sinclair’s passing on April […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Freya Ann Stoner Freya Ann Stoner, 1 month, daughter of Robert and Brianne Frederick Stoner, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Freya was born on November 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. Freya will be greatly missed by her parents, her twin sister, Eliana Stoner; paternal grandparents, Steven and Cheryl Stoner; maternal grandmother, Sherri […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Rosalie Hope Steele Rosalie Hope Steele, infant of Austin Steele and Kiri Williamson was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Rosalie is survived by her parents, a brother, Thesius Sexton; paternal grandparents, April Steele and Ronnie Lockaby; maternal grandparents, Jud (Karen) Williamson and Debbie (Eric) Hatfield-Jones; aunts and uncles, Alex Ramirez, Jaylin Gaddis, […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Terry Lee Hamm Terry Lee Hamm, 74, of Connersville passed away Saturday morning, December 18, 2021 at Majestic Care of Connersville. A life-long resident of Connersville, he was born July 28, 1947, one of four sons of Glenn and Wanda Brown Hamm and was a graduate of Connersville High School. Terry proudly served with the U. S. Army during […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

David Lee Ripberger David Lee Ripberger, 77, of Milton went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, December 18, 2021 at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville. One of eleven children of Harry Leo and Grace Gladys White Ripberger, David was born in Connersville on November 21, 1944. On October 30, 1965, David married the former Janice Elaine […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Joseph B. McCreary Joseph B. McCreary, 92, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of ten children of Brack and Ethel Swafford McCreary, Joe was born in Lincoln, Kentucky on March 4, 1929. A veteran, he served his country in the United States Army during the […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)

Donna Louise Wright Donna Louise Wright, 83, of Connersville, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 11, 2021 at St. Vincent in Indianapolis. She was born June 18, 1938 in Laurel, Indiana to Herbert and Clora Mae Pursiful Noel. On July 17, 1955, she married Robert Wright in Cambridge City, Indiana. Mr. Wright passed away July 6, 2003. Donna was […] — (Posted December 21, 2021)