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.

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)

Walter James Galloway Walter James Galloway, 83, of Connersville passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Walter was born January 27, 1938 in Gibson County, Indiana, the son of Walter James and Ida L. Reel Galloway. A veteran, he served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. Walter came to Connersville where he was employed at Visteon and […] — (Posted December 1, 2021)

Steven Duane Cannon Steven Duane Cannon 70 of Richmond died November 28, 2021, at his home after a long illness. He was born September 6, 1951, in Richmond to Robert “Bob” Cannon and Neva Dunlap Conkle and lived here all his life. He retired from Belden Corporation and was an Army veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne. Survivors […] — (Posted December 1, 2021)

Charles William Noe Charles William Noe, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A son of the late Arnold and Martha (Cochran) Noe, Charles was born in Casey County, Kentucky, on April 2, 1943. Charles married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Gadd, on December 27, 1963 in Milton, Indiana. Charlie was very active in church […] — (Posted December 1, 2021)

Penelope “Penny” A. Paswinski Penelope “Penny” A. Paswinski, 75, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Henry Community Health. She was born August 30, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Robert and Mary Lou (Atkinson) Phelps. Penny retired from St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dyer, Indiana following 30 years of service as a Medical Technician. She […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Linda Sue Lucas Mrs. Linda Sue Lucas, 74, of Connersville died on Sunday November 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis. Linda was born to Charles H. and Lora P. Brown Smith on May 5, 1947 in Fayette County, Indiana. She worked as a production assistant on the assembly line at Visteon in Connersville. Linda retired from […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Christopher Lee Sharp Christopher Lee Sharp, age 60, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born December 14, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana to Glenn L. Sharp and Gloria Jean (Ballard) Sharp. In his youth, Chris was an award-winning dog obedience trainer in 4H. Chris also loved Mt. Lawn Speedway where he spent many weekends racing with […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Dale L. Salyers Dale L. Salyers passed away on November 27, 2021 at 8:30am after an extended illness. He passed away peacefully with his son, Michael by his side. He was born June 9, 1939 to Clyde and Mable Salyers. He was a graduate of New Castle High School in 1958. Dale joined the US Navy in 1959 […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Stephen Eric Freeman Stephen Eric Freeman, 75, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, November 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He had been in failing health for the past four years. Stephen was born August 10, 1946 in Indianapolis, the eldest of four children of Harold and Mary Eileen […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Loretta Rose Clark Loretta Rose Clark, 57, of Connersville passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. Loretta was born May 23, 1964 in Connersville, one of ten children of Clifford and Nora Turner Gaddis. Loretta was a caregiver for a number of years for her boyfriend, Mike Smullens. She had earlier been employed at GECOM […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Ian Avery Klitch-Harrelson Ian Avery Klitch-Harrelson, 27, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence. Ian was born March 29, 1994 in Nashville, Tennessee to Gary Harrelson and Holly Klitch. In 2007, he moved with his family to Connersville. He graduated from Connersville High School in 2012. He enjoyed playing video games, going to […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Marjorie Kay Newhouse Marjorie Kay Newhouse, 80, passed away Sunday evening November 28, 2021 at Majestic Care of Connersville, Indiana. A daughter of the late Leland and Lela Mae (Osting) VanOsdol, Kay was born in Rushville, Indiana on November 3, 1941. She grew up in Rush County and graduated from Arlington High School In 1959. Kay married the […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Terry Emmett Whittington Terry Emmett Whittington died peacefully while resting at Reid Hospital on November 27th, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana at the age of 73. Terry is survived by his wife of 53 years Letha Jean “Weimer” Whittington, his children Mary (Greg) Chalfin of Indianapolis Indiana, Thomas Whittington of Hollansburg Ohio, Rebecca Whittington of Battlement Mesa Colorado and […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Timothy Allen Timothy Allen, 58, of Richmond went to be with the LORD, November 28, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born December 4, 1962, in Winchester, IN. to Luther and Phyllis Bailey Allen and lived in this area all of his life. Tim was self-employed and was a member of Straightline Pike Pentecostal Church. He […] — (Posted November 30, 2021)

Darlene E. Strawser Darlene E. Strawser, age 78, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born April 12, 1943 in Richmond to the late Sherman and Mildred (Bennett) Padgett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Strawser in 1994; son […] — (Posted November 29, 2021)

Catherine V. Rutherford Catherine V. Rutherford, 100, of Richmond died November 18, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare after a short illness. She was born October 4, 1921, in Wilmington, North Carolina to George and Willie Thigpen Cannon and lived in Richmond since 1969. She was a homemaker and the oldest living Wayne County veteran from World War Two. She […] — (Posted November 29, 2021)

Donna Jean Wadsworth Donna Jean Wadsworth, 78, Milton, passed away Sunday afternoon November 28, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Jesse Calvin and Lucille (Barnard) Corn, Donna was born in New Castle, Indiana on December 3, 1942. Formerly of Cambridge City, she has made her home in Milton for the past 21 […] — (Posted November 29, 2021)

Anthony W. “Tony” Hinshaw Anthony W. “Tony” Hinshaw, age 62, resident of Losantville, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born September 25, 1959 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph Paul Hinshaw and Cecil Marlene (Chapman) Hinshaw. Tony was a 1978 graduate of Union High School and […] — (Posted November 28, 2021)

James Arthur McMechan James Arthur McMechan passed away October 24, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born March 13, 1940, to Roberta Pinkerton McMechan and Walter James McMechan. He grew up on a farm in Union County, Indiana. He graduated from Short High School where he was very active in FFA serving as Liberty Chapter President, […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

John M. Sayre, III John M. Sayre, III died at Reid Hospital on November 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. John M. Sayre III was born Dec. 23, 1940 in Rensselaer, IN to Rev. John M. Sayre II and Marjorie P. Sayre. John was a member of the New Haven High School Class of 1958, and married Sally Sue […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Jennifer Kay Johnson Jennifer Kay Johnson left us for heaven, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Friday, November 19, 2021. Jenny was born on February 28, 1971 to Elzy (since passed) and Greta Sue Johnson. Raised on a small farm outside of Modoc, she was the youngest child of five. Her siblings include: Lee Ann, Lisa, Mike, and Scott. She […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Debbie Allen Isaacs Debbie Allen Isaacs, 73, of Connersville passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. One of five children of Beverly “Whitey” and Clara Bell Beire Allen, Debbie was born in Rushville, Indiana on December 9, 1948 and graduated from Brookville High School with the class of 1966. Debbie retired from Visteon in Connersville and […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Helen Marie Gay Helen Marie Gay, 80, of Laurel passed away Wednesday evening, November 24, 2021 at Brookville Healthcare Center where she had been a resident for the past two years. One of nine children of Virgil and Dora Long Alcorn, Helen was born in Scott County, Kentucky on October 28, 1941. Helen was a member and enjoyed […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Jerry Carl “Jet” Jensen Jerry Carl “Jet” Jensen, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, slipped the surly bonds of Earth on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born at home on May 25, 1939, near Meriden, Iowa, to Otto and Lilly Johnson Jensen. His youth was spent on his family’s farm, where he learned […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

William Gletroy Orcutt, Jr. William Gletroy Orcutt, Jr., age 59, a New Castle resident, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1961, a son of William Gletory Orcutt Sr., and Virginia Carol (Ballenger) Orcutt. He was a 1980 graduate of New Castle High School and served as Clerk for the City of […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Sharon Ann Oxley Sharon Ann Oxley, age 66, a New Castle resident, passed away at her home, Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was born November 22, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana. Sharon was a 1975 graduate of Hagerstown High School and a 1978 graduate of IU School of Nursing in Bloomington, Indiana where she received BSN degree. She […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)