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.
Frankie Helton Frankie Helton, age 76 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born on August 2, 1945 in Mt. Victory, Pulaski County, Kentucky, son of the late, Elmer & Mildred Irene (Shell) Helton. Frankie retired after many years as a Warehouse Manager for Vectren in Richmond, Indiana. He loved the outdoors including […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
William Jordan William Jordan, age 21, of New Paris, OH passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Dayton Children’s Hospital wrapped in the arms of his parents. He was born April 28, 2000 in Richmond, IN to Tom & Lisa (King) Jordan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold & Josephine Jordan; grandpa Lowell […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Dorothy Olive Branum Dorothy Olive Branum, 96, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Christmas Evening. She was born July 2, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio to Joseph Henry and Marietta Johnston Anthony. In 1942, she married Chester Leroy Oler. Their union of 10 years was blessed with the birth of two […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Mark Alan Sell Mark Alan Sell, 62 of Carmel, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021.  Mark was born September 8, 1959 in Richmond, IN to the late Russell and Marjorie Sell.  He was a graduate of Indiana University. Mark was President/CEO and co-founder of MD Logistics.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Charles E. McCoy Jr. Charles E. McCoy Jr. 62 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly, December 27, 2021. He was born January 26, 1959, in Richmond to Charles McCoy Sr. and Yvonne Blaydoe and lived in this area most of his life. He worked for CINRAM. Charles is survived by his mother, two children Stephanie McCoy, Charles A. McCoy, half […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
James “Jim” Mack Bowman James “Jim” Mack Bowman, 82, of Hagerstown passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on September 23, 1939 in rural Hagerstown, the oldest son of the late Paul and Marie (Chamberlain) Bowman. “Jim” was a proud employee of Dana Corporation Perfect Circle Division of Hagerstown for […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Donna Gregory Donna Gregory, 59, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord and Savior, December 27, 2021.  She was born October 25, 1962, to Harold G. and Martha Sams Gregory and lived in this area most of her life. She was a Caregiver at Benchmark Services.  She loved crafting, music, and spending time with family. She […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Sylvia J. Edwards Sylvia J. Edwards, 81, of New Castle passed away Christmas evening, December 25, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born June 7, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Gene and Helen Burgess. Sylvia spent an active life in her community. She believed that what matters is not the duration of your […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Dr. Lucille Beisner Dr. Lucille Beisner passed from the haven of her New Paris home on December 23, 2021, at the glorious age of almost 96 years, and has become a bright star in Heaven, peacefully reunited with her beloved husband of 68 years, Paul. Lucille and Paul were married in 1947 at the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Robert Wayne Gabbard Robert Wayne Gabbard, 78, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, December 24, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born February 28, 1943 in Connersville to Elmer and Clarene Ervin Gabbard. On November 21, 1964, he married Carol J. Daniel in Connersville. Mrs. Gabbard survives. For over […] — (Posted December 28, 2021)
Roger Charles Hartman Roger Charles Hartman, 75, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home. He was born July 20, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorthy (Baker) Hartman. Roger graduated from Richmond High School in Richmond, Indiana. He married Marta Cummings on October 22, 1977 in Richmond, Indiana. Roger was […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Emily “Inez” Grubb Emily “Inez” Grubb, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Inez was born on February 13, 1937, in Laurel County, Kentucky, to Jerry and Pearl Seeley Gill. She attended school in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, before meeting her husband, George […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Charles Allen Mann Charles Allen Mann, age 71, passed away at Reid Health on December 16, 2021.  He was born August 29, 1950, the son of Josephine and Dean Mann, in Wayne County, Indiana. Charles was an avid bowler and fisherman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Fred Mann, Indianapolis, Shawn Mann, Kesa Wagner, Edward Mann […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Edward Merl “Ed” Perry Edward Merl “Ed” Perry, 88, of Muncie and formerly of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1933 in Millville to the late Merl and Beulah (Miller) Perry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ed retired from the Delco Battery Division of General Motors […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
William (Bill) Robert Stiefel William Robert Stiefel (Bill), age 87, passed away December 11, 2021, in New Castle, Indiana. He was born August 30, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bill was a Mechanical Engineer and Systems Test and Evaluation Mgr. at Allison Gas Turbine, GMC from 1953 to 1990. He is survived by his wife, Madge B. Stiefel (Dishman); brother, […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Leonard Ervin Tungate Leonard Ervin Tungate, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana and was the son of Cecil and Effie (Smith) Tungate. He married Joan Lacy October 6, 1956, and together they had four children, Joetta, Sharon, Dainty, and Lennie. Leonard served in the […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Donald D. Jenkins Donald D. Jenkins, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the home of his granddaughter and caregiver, Kimber Hicks near Cambridge City, Indiana. He was born September 12, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Russell and Rachel Strausa Jenkins. He has resided in New Castle most […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
Myron “Mike” Lee Horton Myron “Mike” Lee Horton, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Addison Place in New Castle. He was born November 16, 1936 in Tipton, Indiana, a son of the late James Thomas and Edith (Burris) Horton. Mike was a 1955 graduate of Tipton High School. He started working at Perfect Circle […] — (Posted December 27, 2021)
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)