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.

John D. Thomas John D. Thomas, 63, of New Lisbon, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born February 10, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late John Alexander and Myrtle Colleen (Suratt) Thomas. A 1976 graduate of Tri High School, John was a member of UAW […] — (Posted December 20, 2021)

Steven Wallace Steven Wallace, 60, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 19, 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Sammie and Annis (Marks) Wallace. He was a 1979 graduate of Knightstown High School. He was a member of Cross Road Church […] — (Posted December 20, 2021)

Chad Andrew Doolittle Chad Andrew Doolittle, 55, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born July 18, 1966 in Ankara, Turkey, a son of the late George and Sandra (Morgan) Doolittle. Chad was employed at Morgan Linen Services in Indianapolis, for the past 24 years. He enjoyed […] — (Posted December 20, 2021)

Rick D. Dicken Rick D. Dicken, 62, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Henry Community Health due to Covid-19. He was born October 15, 1959 in Burkesville, KY, a son of the late John L. and Anna Jewel (Rush) Dicken. A 1979 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he worked in construction for […] — (Posted December 20, 2021)

Mabel Adeline Allen Mabel Adeline Allen, 84, of Lynn, Indiana passed away peacefully, Friday evening, December 17, 2021 at her residence, with loving family by her side. She was born July 10, 1937 in Paint Lick, KY the daughter of Vaughn and Dixie (Howard) Abrams. Mabel had worked at the Richmond Bakery and later as a volunteer at […] — (Posted December 20, 2021)

Karen Sue Clampitt Karen Sue Clampitt, 77, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie. She was born in New Castle on July 18, 1944, to Ralph and Roberta (Hartley) McCoy and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and formerly active with […] — (Posted December 18, 2021)

Bishop Lowell Eugene Lilly Jr. Bishop Lowell Eugene Lilly, Jr. is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2021. He was born in Richmond on November 2, 1939, and was raised basically on a farm close to Hagerstown. Gene was a farm boy who had no intentions to travel the world and preach […] — (Posted December 18, 2021)

Bobbie Jo Clayborn Bobbie Jo Clayborn, age 52, a New Castle resident passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 8, 1969, in New Castle and was the daughter of LeRoy and Mildred Clayborn. Bobbie was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, grandchildren, and cooking. She is survived by five children, Ray Luna, […] — (Posted December 18, 2021)

Dana Clapp Dana Clapp, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Tucson, Arizona and was the daughter of Lowell and Teresa Inabbitt Chaney. Dana was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She had worked for Donatos Pizza. She enjoyed family activities, cooking, crafts, and art. She is […] — (Posted December 18, 2021)

Martin “Marty” R. Moore Martin “Marty” R. Moore, age 62, passed away at Reid Health on December 10, 2021. He was born March 11, 1959, the son of Ronald and Janice Moore, in Greenville, Ohio. Marty was a high school graduate and had an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. He was in the United States Navy and was honorably […] — (Posted December 17, 2021)

Robert Harold Dickey Robert Harold Dickey, 53, of Economy, died at his home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born in Columbus, IN on January 7, 1968 to John and Carolyn (Agnew) Dickey and lived most of his life in the Economy area. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and served with the US Navy. […] — (Posted December 17, 2021)

Edwin Martin Collis Edwin Martin Collis, III, 71, of Greens Fork, died at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on August 29, 1950 in Fukuoka, Japan to Edwin Martin, Jr. and Bettie (Hoover) Collis. He lived most of his life in the Greens Fork area. Marty served with the US Air Force in Vietnam. […] — (Posted December 17, 2021)

Kent Alan Baxter WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. – Kent Alan Baxter, age 62, of Williamsburg, Indiana, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Reid Health. Born February 4, 1959, in Marion County, Indiana, to Merrill William and Berneil Heller Baxter, Kent lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of his life. He worked as a branch manager at U.S. Bank. Kent attended […] — (Posted December 17, 2021)

Shirley Nadine Powell CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Shirley Nadine Powell, age 94, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 7, 1927, in Ranlo, North Carolina, to Leon and Effie Leona Rish Lucas, Shirley moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1955. She was a member of the Centerville Christian Church, where she enjoyed being […] — (Posted December 17, 2021)

Ernest (Ernie) Hubbard Ernest (Ernie) Hubbard went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2021. He had lived in this area most of his life. He attended Galilean Baptist Church in Centerville, IN. He was born June 6, 1941, the son of Floyd and Cumile (Simpson) Hubbard of Harlan KY and moved to this area shortly after […] — (Posted December 16, 2021)

Carolyn May McWhinney NEW PARIS, Ohio – Carolyn May McWhinney, age 92, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born May 30, 1929, in New Paris, Ohio, to Frank and Gertrude Hawley Wesler, Carolyn was a life-long resident of this community. She graduated from Jefferson High School in […] — (Posted December 16, 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 16, 2021)

Raymond L. J. Hunsinger IV RICHMOND, Ind. – Raymond L. J. Hunsinger IV, age 40, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home. Born October 4, 1981, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond L. and Kim Kemper Hunsinger III, Raymond was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He attended Centerville-Abington Community Schools. Raymond was a hard […] — (Posted December 16, 2021)

Robert “Bob” Garner Jr. On December 9, 2021, Robert “Bob” Garner Jr., loving husband and father of three children, and six grandchildren died from COVID-19 at the age of 73. He was born on December 27, 1947 in Knightstown, IN to Robert “Keith” and Alice “Eib” Garner. He attended Indiana Central College (now University of Indianapolis) and went on […] — (Posted December 16, 2021)

David Lawrence Riley Honorable Celebration of Life David Lawrence Riley was born Aug. 28, 1943, in New Castle, Indiana. At age 78, he took the Lord’s hand and caught a flight to Heaven on Saturday Dec. 11th, 2021, at 10:40 p.m., hand in hand with children. “Right before our eyes, dad flies high like a shooting star.” Dad […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Leonard Edward Urban Leonard Edward Urban, 79, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side, following a hard battle with cancer. He was the eldest of 5 sons born to Otto and Irene Dahl Urban. He was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on October 28, 1942. He […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Dallas G. Morgan Dallas G. Morgan of Centerville went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2021. He was born May 9, 1939 in Richmond, to parents Carlton and Esther Morgan. Dallas worked at Eavey’s Warehouse; he was an inspector and machinist at NATCO; he drove a school bus for 18 years; and logged millions […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Flora Lynette Wright Flora Lynette Wright, 92, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Whitewater Commons Senior Living in Liberty, Indiana. She was born June 25, 1929 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Frank B. and Eva Hurst Wilson. On March 10, 1944, she married James C. Wright in McKee, Kentucky. Along with her husband, Flora was […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Robert S. Lackey Robert S. Lackey, 80, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. He had been a patient there for the past week. He was born August 14, 1941 in Connersville, one of four children of Herman C. and Z. Louise Tyner Lackey. He attended Connersville schools and […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Jerry L. Turner Jerry L. Turner, age 73, passed away on Sunday December 12, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1948 to William Turner and Mary Wilhelm Nicholson. Jerry was a Richmond High School graduate, class of 1968 and was married in 1970 to Pamela Franklin here in Richmond. Jerry and Pamela proudly celebrated […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

MaDonna Kay Flowers MaDonna Kay Flowers, age 69, a resident of Spiceland, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation in New Castle, In. She was born June 5, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of John and Betty (Stuart) Hicks. MaDonna married John Flowers on September 11, 1970, and together they had three children, Tonya, […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Lester Lee Hunter Lester Lee Hunter, 76, of New Castle passed away Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born December 13, 1945 in Columbus, OH, a son of the late Willie M. and Glenna (Ellis) Hunter. He was employed by General Motors in the Metal Fabrication Division for 36 years. Lester was […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Rosemary Sheets RICHMOND, Ind. – Rosemary Sheets, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Reid Health. Born February 21, 1946, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Harold and Alma Eckhart Callahan, Rosemary was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. Rosemary retired from the Palladium-Item, where […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

John E. Drew John E. Drew, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. John was born on May 24, 1945, and is the son of the late John D. Drew and Louella Hamilton Drew. On April 7, 1967, he married Jean (Lanning) Drew in Connersville. John served five years in the Indiana National Guard from 1963 until […] — (Posted December 15, 2021)

Paul Eugene Pickett Paul Eugene Pickett was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world after a short illness on December 11, 2021, at age 91. Despite his illness he came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Paul was born to Mae “Pickett” Rathburn and Homer Pickett on January […] — (Posted December 13, 2021)