Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Bob White Bob White, age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 2, 2021. Bob was born on September 12, 1964, in Clinton, Indiana, to Robert A. and Linda Nevins White. He was a 1982 graduate of South Montgomery High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University in 1986. Bob moved to […] — (Posted December 9, 2021)

Glenda “Kay” Shook Glenda “Kay” Shook, 76, of Pershing, Indiana, passed away Saturday evening December 4th 2021 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in New Castle, Indiana. Kay was born on October 10th, 1945, to the late Robert and Helen (Lawson) Vandivier. Kay grew up in Milton and attended Milton High School. She resided in Cambridge City prior to […] — (Posted December 9, 2021)

Chester (Chet) Lewis Chester (Chet) Lewis, 77 years old, of Greens Fork, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 05, 2021 of complications from Covid-19. Chet grew up in Connersville, IN and graduated from Connersville High School in 1963, where he played Varsity Football. He went to Ball State where he played football as a “walk-on”. Chet was drafted […] — (Posted December 9, 2021)

Henry Bee Henry Bee, 78, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born May 21, 1943 in Frais Point, Mississippi to the late Ones Campbell Bee and Fred H. Bee. Henry was retired and he was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife Sandra Bee; 1 step son; grandchildren Preston Garrett […] — (Posted December 9, 2021)

Carol E. Carpenter Carol E. Carpenter, 73, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away on December 2, 2021 at Life’s Journey of Avon Hospice after a courageous 11 year battle with lung cancer. She was born on November 3, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana to Mary Louise Fleming Haid and Lionel J. Haid. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1966, […] — (Posted December 6, 2021)

Arlene F. Zimmer Arlene F. Zimmer, 89, Cambridge City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 3, 2021. The daughter of the late A. Lincoln Zavertnik and Wilda Bell Zavertnik. Arlene was born in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, on January 29, 1932. She graduated in the class of 1950 from Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, […] — (Posted December 6, 2021)

Clyde Leroy Scott Clyde Leroy Scott, 83, of Connersville/Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away after a short battle with cancer the morning of December 2, 2021. He was born December 29, 1937 in Fayette County, Indiana, and is the son of the late Charles Roy Scott and Helen Garrison Scott. He graduated from Alquina High School in 1956 where […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Betty Louise Ford Betty Louise Ford, 95, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born January 14, 1926 in Connersville, one of four children of Clifford “Tom” and Vera Long Ayers. She was a 1944 graduate of Connersville High School where she was a member of the high school orchestra. On July 27, 1946, Betty […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Betty Bernice Ardery Sheets Betty Bernice Ardery Sheets, 101, Greenville, OH, died at the Brethren Retirement Community, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. She was born on August 30, 1920 in Union County, Indiana to Harry and Freda(Smith) Ardery. She graduated from College Corner High school in 1938. She married Ellis G. Sheets on Feb. 21, 1942. In 1969, she […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Betty J. Thorman Betty J. Thorman, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at The Villas at Springhurst in Greenfield. Born July 24, 1922, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ray F. and Doris Isabelle Poinier Harvey, Betty was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1940. Betty was the former […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Kathleen Y. Kegley Kathleen Y. Kegley, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Reid Health. Born June 7, 1943, in Soldier, Kentucky, to James Luther and Dessie Eldridge Kegley, Kathleen lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. Kathleen worked for a local optometrist, […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Thomas B. “Tommy” Fullerton Thomas B. “Tommy” Fullerton, age 56, Richmond, passed away on Monday morning, November 29. Tom was born in Richmond, Indiana, on July 9, 1965, the son of Albert E., Sr. & Freda J. Defibaugh Fullerton, both of whom preceded him in death. Tom was a free-spirited independent thinker that never met a stranger, they were […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Jerry D. Burdette Jerry D. Burdette, 50, of Centerville, died on November 30, 2021 as a result of a traffic accident. He was born on May 26, 1971 in Richmond to John D. and Ruth Ann Burdette. Jerry was a 1990 graduate of Centerville High School, where he was on the swimming and wrestling teams. After graduation he […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Stephen Lee Dock Stephen Lee Dock, 73, of New Castle passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on November 27, 1948 in New Castle, a son of the late Clifford Phillip Dock and Winona (Nipp) Marlow. Stephen was a nature lover. He loved the outdoors and many outdoor activities […] — (Posted December 5, 2021)

Lovel Glen Potters Lovel Glen Potters, 89, went home to live with his heavenly Father on December 1, 2021 at Reid Health. He had been a resident of Hickory Creek since April, 2017. One of seven children, Glen was born April 16, 1932, in Carter County, KY, to the late William Robert and Daisy Gertrude King Potters. Glen […] — (Posted December 3, 2021)

Marjorie Elizabeth Smitherman Marjorie Elizabeth Smitherman, age 72, resident of New Castle, passed away in her home, Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born October 15, 1949, a daughter of Gray and Marjorie (Gibson) Pratt. Marjorie was a graduate of New Castle High School and had worked in engine assembly for International Truck & Engine in Indianapolis before […] — (Posted December 3, 2021)

Alberta R. Amrhein Alberta R. Amrhein, 92, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. One of twelve children of Peter V. and Laurina Schreiner Schneider, Alberta was born in Morris, Indiana on March 14, 1929. On September 9, 1950, Alberta married Walter J. Amrhein in Morris. They made Connersville their home the […] — (Posted December 3, 2021)

James E. Burkett James E. Burkett, age 60, passed away at a friend’s apartment on November 18, 2021. He was born November 12, 1961. There are no survivors we can locate. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. — (Posted December 3, 2021)

Kathleen Y. Kegley Kathleen Y. Kegley, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Reid Health. Born June 7, 1943, in Soldier, Kentucky, to James Luther and Dessie Eldridge Kegley, Kathleen lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. Kathleen worked for a local optometrist, […] — (Posted December 3, 2021)

Jeraldine Sue (White) Humphrey Jeraldine Sue (White) Humphrey, A much loved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has suddenly passed to be with her Lord on November 29, 2021 after a very sudden illness. A spry, independent, hardworking woman will be brightening Heaven’s Gate with sparkling smile and twinkling eyes that left an indelible impression on everyone she […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

David Anthony “Tony” Firth David Anthony “Tony” Firth, 58 of Connersville passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1963 in Richmond to Edward Vernon Firth and Evelyn Rader Firth. Tony attended Crosspointe Biker Church in Connersville. Tony was a member of the National Guard in Richmond where he was in the Comp A. Mechanized […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Dawn M. Kirk Wadman Dawn M. Kirk Wadman, age 48, a New Castle resident, passed away, Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1973 in Chanute, Air Force Base, Illinois, a daughter of Richard A. Kirk, Jr. and Deborah Kay Clements Kirk. Dawn was a New Castle resident most of her life and was […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Thelma L. Coers Thelma L. Coers, age 95, of 2525 South 23rd. St., New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, November 26, 2021 at Henry County Hospital following a sudden and short-lived bout with pneumonia. Thelma was married to Wayne M. Coers, who passed away in 2001. They were high school sweethearts who went on to become avid […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Ruth Wesley Ruth Wesley, age 80, of Springport, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Signature Health Care Muncie after an extended illness with Parkinson’s disease. She was born April 1, 1941 in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of Charlie and Ethel Byers. She was an ordained Nazarene minister and served as pastor of United New Hope […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Jerry Lee Doll Connersville – Jerry Lee Doll, after 70 years, finally graduated from the School of Hard Knocks on Tuesday afternoon November 30, 2021. Jerry was born in New Castle, Indiana On June 12, 1951. He grew up in the Western Wayne/Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. Jerry has lived many years […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

William Joseph Butler William Joseph Butler, 58, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly November 25, 2021. He was born on Jan. 28, 1963, in Rochester, Indiana, the son of William A. and Nancy L. Butler. William served in various branches of the military; including the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, and the U.S. Air National Guard, and later settled […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Minnie (Rasner) Bell Minnie (Rasner) Bell, 83, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Greenwood, Indiana. Minnie was born on November 10, 1938 in Clay, Kentucky to the late William & Janie (Jones) Rasner. She was the youngest of 19 brothers and sisters. Minnie was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. Her […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Cynthia Dee Lumpkin Modoc – Cynthia Dee Lumpkin, age 64, a resident of Bethel Pointe in Muncie, left this earth to walk beside her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 29th 2021. Dee, as she was known to everyone around her, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her twenty year battle with multiple […] — (Posted December 2, 2021)

Carolyn M. Henley Carolyn M. Henley, age 86, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born July 21, 1935, in Madison, Indiana, to Sam and Pearl Wilson Nay, Carolyn lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She taught school for 41 years in Richmond, Williamsburg, and Hagerstown. Carolyn […] — (Posted December 1, 2021)

Louis G. Wood, Sr. Louis G. Wood, Sr., age 60, passed away at Reid Health on November 26, 2021. He was born May 22, 1961, to George and Anna Wood, in Dayton, Ohio. Louis had lived in Dayton, Ohio, most of his life and resided in Wayne County for the past ten years. He loved to shoot pool and […] — (Posted December 1, 2021)