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.

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)

Dale Isaac Marion Dale Isaac Marion, 94, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021 at Miller’s Senior Living Community in Indianapolis. He was born November 6, 1927 in Michigan to Henry and Marie Marion. A veteran of World War II and Korea, he served in both the United States Army and Navy. Dale was a machine […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Ashley Jordan Tipton Ashley Jordan Tipton, 31, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at the home of her parents. She was born January 29, 1990 in Beech Grove, Indiana, and she was a 2008 graduate of Connersville High School. A ten year 4-H member, Ashley enjoyed showing her horse, Barbie. She loved shopping and spending […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Virginia M. Tarango Virginia M. Tarango, age 79, Richmond, passed away on Sunday November 21, 2021 in Hamilton, Ohio after a short illness. She was born in Denver, Colorado on January 30, 1942 to Solomon and Lupita Lopez DeGuero. She loved to go dancing, travel and attend church where she was a greeter. She also loved spending time […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Hazel M. Williams Hazel M. Williams, Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on November 24, 2021. She was born October 17, 1941, to Harold and Letha McDaniel, in Richmond, Indiana. Hazel was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. She was married to Gordon Dutch Williams, July 1, 1973. Hazel loved people, life and her family. She had worked […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Martha J. Snapp Martha J. Snapp, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 24, at Reid Health. Martha was born on April 27, 1927 in Wayne County, Indiana to Robert & Emily Jane Johnson Duke. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. Martha worked at the former Montgomery Ward in downtown Richmond. She later went to work […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Howard B. Crist Howard B. Crist, 87, went to his Heavenly home in time for Thanksgiving with his beloved wife, Pat, on Wednesday, November 24. Born on January 18, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence F. & Hazel Miller Crist, both of whom preceded him in death. Howard was a 1952 graduate of […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Maurice Coleman Temples Maurice Coleman Temples, 70, left us after a brief illness on November 23rd, 2021. He was born on August 26th, 1951 to Max and Juanita (McKenzie) Temples. Maurice was a man of few words, but infinite wisdom – a jack of all trades. He was a superb chess player, nearly unbeatable by anyone that challenged […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Vince Jerome Brown Vince Jerome Brown (affectionately known to others as “Vinny”) was born August 19, 1966 in Tuscumbia, AL. Vince was born to parents, the late Hollis Edell Brown Sr. and Josephine Brown. Vince departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021 after a long illness. Vince accepted Christ and was baptized […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Lewis Austin Morris Lewis Austin Morris, age 52, of New Castle, passed away at his home on November 24, 2021. He was born February 22, 1969, a son of Charles and Irene Morris. Lewis was a 1987 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. While in high school, he played baseball, football, and participated in wresting. He earned […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Martha P. Tischuk Martha P. Tischuk, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Reid Health. Born November 24, 1921, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Alexander and Martha Davage Pye, Martha moved to Richmond from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1963. She was a 1943 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and earned her master’s degree from Ball […] — (Posted November 27, 2021)

Norma “Jean” H. Bailey Norma “Jean” H. Bailey, age 100, of The Villages, Florida, died Saturday, November 13, 2021. Jean was born on December 7, 1920, in Irwin, Ohio, the daughter of John William and Nora Edna Crabbe Houck. She had been a resident of Richmond from 1986 to September 2017, moving here from Cambridge, Ohio, and had formerly […] — (Posted November 24, 2021)

Pamela Sue Griffin Pamela Sue Griffin, 42, of Connersville went home to be with her mother and the Lord early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient since November 11. One of two children of Jimmy Dean and Jacqueline Diane Chasteen Drew, Pamela was born in Connersville on November […] — (Posted November 24, 2021)

Gerald “Jerry” A. Mueller Jr. Gerald “Jerry” A. Mueller Jr., 55, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Jerry was born to Gerald and Rita Creech Mueller on September 27, 1966 in Connersville. He attended Connersville High School and was a proud member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. He relished anytime spent outdoors; you could often […] — (Posted November 24, 2021)

Carolyn (Carole) Conner Carolyn (Carole) Conner, age 70, passed away Sunday, November, 21, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born August 1951 in Albany, Kentucky to Chester and Kathleen Stearns Conner. She graduated with the Class of ’69 from Chrysler High School and attended Ivy Tech. She worked in the health care field for many years and […] — (Posted November 24, 2021)