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.

Delores “Maxine” Wilson Delores “Maxine” Wilson, 93, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Henry Hunter and Beatrice Pearl (Cook) Carter. She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Steven L. Hinshaw Steven L. Hinshaw, 76 of New Castle fought the good fight and finished the race on Friday, August 27, 2021 at home. He fought a courageous battle that he ultimately won. He was born October 17, 1944 in Henry County, Indiana, the son of the late Lynn and Mildred M. (Lockridge) Hinshaw. Steve was proud […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Ruth Ann Fouts Ruth Ann Fouts, 93, of Modoc passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1928 in Delaware County, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Ray and Claircie Faye (Benson) Driscoll. A homemaker, Ruth Ann graduated from Losantville High School. She was a past member of Eastern Star. Ruth […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Bessie “Meemaw” Janes Bessie “Meemaw” Janes, 88, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 30 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 5, 1933 in Goose Creek, KY, the daughter of William and Sudie Grubb. Bessie was a loving woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and “Big Meemaw” to her great-grandchildren. The most important […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Michael Robert Dugan Michael Robert Dugan, age 73, Dallas, TX, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Michael was born on October 6, 1947 in Richmond, IN, to his late parents Robert and Mamie Hannah Dugan. He enjoyed being with his family, traveling home to Indiana and wood working. He was a mechanic for over 40 years and […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

David E. Fasnacht David E. Fasnacht, 65 of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond, Indiana. Born on April 4, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Robert C. & Jacqueline (Street) Fasnacht. David has worked at Belden in Richmond for the past 40 years. He was a graduate […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Eric A. Stinson Eric A. Stinson, age 61, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Reid Health. Born September 2, 1959, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ernest and Louise Brandenburg Stinson Jr., Eric was a life-long resident of Brownsville. He graduated from Union County High School in 1979. Eric took great pride in maintaining Ranck Cemetery and […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Jennifer B. Lykins Miles Woodward Jennifer B. Lykins Miles Woodward, 75, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. She was Born April 17, 1946 in Cornwall, England to Barbara (Stone) & Vernon Lykins. Jennifer was always very proud of her British heritage and enjoyed tea and scones. Jennifer married Kenneth L. Miles and they were […] — (Posted September 1, 2021)

Anna M. Allen Anna M. Allen, 61, of Cambridge City passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the home of her sister Irma Minton after a brief illness. She was born on November 4, 1959 in Winnsboro, Louisiana, and had lived in the Wayne County area for many years. She was an LPN working at Ambassador Health Care […] — (Posted August 31, 2021)

Flora Joeann Linderman Flora Joeann Linderman, 90, Dublin, passed away Friday morning at the Waters in New Castle, Indiana. Flora was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1930. She moved to the Dublin community in 1934. A homemaker, Flora had been involved in Girl Scouts and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cambridge City. […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer Richard Allen “Dick” Hetisimer, 63, Richmond, passed away Friday morning August 27, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Dick was born at Fort Meade, Maryland on March 29, 1958. He and his parents moved to the Cambridge City/Pershing communities when he was a young boy and he graduated from Lincoln High School with the […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Nancy Lynne Todd DUBLIN– Following a hard fought battle with lung cancer, Nancy Lynne Todd, 69, of Dublin, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning August 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her family. Nancy was a true warrior and has faced and conquered many hard challenges throughout her life, including breast cancer. Born […] — (Posted August 30, 2021)

Rupert Miller Rupert Miller, 74, of Cambridge City passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Wabash, Indiana to Rupert J. Miller and Jacquelyn Manning Miller. In 1967, he married Sharon Isaacs in Connersville. Together they raised 2 children, Rupert Jr. and Rachelle. Rupert worked for the U.S. Government within […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Evelyn Eliton Evelyn Eliton, 77, formerly of Connersville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Indiana where she had been a resident for the past five years. One of five children of Foster and Nellie Simpson Davis, Evelyn was born in Hellier, Kentucky on July 11, 1944 and graduated from Hellier High School. […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Debra Kay Gilland Debra Kay Gilland, age 61, of New Paris, OH, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 23, 2021. Debbie was born in Richmond, IN, on June 7, 1960, to Larry and Marlene (Robinson) Wallace and spent her childhood in New Pairs, OH. She had lived in Richmond, IN, Bradenton, FL, and New Pairs, OH. She […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Windel R. Stracener Windel R. Stracener, 78, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on August 31, 1942 in El Paso, Arkansas to C. A. and Amy Stone Stracener and had lived most of his life in the Wayne County area. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Opal Anna Stackhouse Opal Anna Stackhouse, age 88, Richmond, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday afternoon, August 23, 2021. Opal was born to Earl Lee and Sarah Martha Rust on December 6, 1932, in Richmond Indiana. She grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond Senior High School, where she was active in Block […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Barbara Jean Thompson Mays Barbara Jean Thompson Mays passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace on August 27, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1932, to Carl and Mary Lipscomb Thompson. She married her first husband Harold Wessel on December 24, 1959. She is survived by four children Linda Wagers, Becky Drook, Mike Wessel, and Debbie Parker, seven grandchildren, […] — (Posted August 29, 2021)

Lorraine Catherine “Kitty” Fitzgibbons Lorraine Catherine “Kitty” Fitzgibbons, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday morning August 25, 2021 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 26, 1941 to William and Elizabeth Dargie. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School. Kitty worked at Alcoa where she met her husband Richard “Dick” Fitzgibbons […] — (Posted August 28, 2021)

Charlotte “Sally” Conti Charlotte “Sally” Conti, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family, after a year-long battle with cancer. Sally was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia in October 1942 to Charles Bascom and Mary P. Daugherty. Growing up, she attended First Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school and was […] — (Posted August 27, 2021)

Michael Aaron Hensley Michael Aaron Hensley age 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home in Richmond, IN. He was born on October 6, 1961 in Richmond, IN to the late Aaron Hensley and Nancy Hensley Frazer. He was a 1980 Centerville High School graduate. He was self-employed. Michael is survived by his wife Robin; […] — (Posted August 27, 2021)

Carrol G. Richardson Carrol G. Richardson, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Reid Health. Born July 28, 1938, in Drip Rock, Kentucky, to Earl and Hallie Becknell Richardson, Carrol lived in Richmond most of his life. He retired from Belden after 38 years of service. Carrol was a member of Ravinia Park Baptist […] — (Posted August 27, 2021)

Jane A. Brown Jane A. Brown, 92, of Richmond, died August 19, 2021, at Rosebud Village. She was born July 31, 1929, in Richmond to Fred and Hallie Marshall Clark and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and a 1947 graduate of Richmond High School. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church. Survivors […] — (Posted August 25, 2021)

James F. Dreaden James F. Dreaden, age 74, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville with James’ nephew, David Riddle, […] — (Posted August 25, 2021)

Linda Sue Smith Linda Sue Smith, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Reid Heath in Richmond. She was born on December 15, 1939, in Richmond to the late Stanley and Mary (Woltja) Judy. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith, Sr. Linda […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)

David A. Feemster David A. Feemster, 98, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Cambridge City. He was born on June 21, 1923 in Crawfordsville, IN to Allison M. and Elizabeth (Iliff) Feemster. David was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School and then attended Wabash College and was a member of Sigma Chi […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)

Kathryn “Katy” M. Richardson Kathryn “Katy” M. Richardson, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Katy was born May 9, 1935 in Barbourville, KY. A visitation for family & friends for Katy will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 27, 2021 […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)

Stevie Lee Neal Stevie Lee Neal, age 58, a New Castle resident, passed away at Henry Community Health Hospital Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born November 25, 1962, a son of Ramey and Lois Upchurch Neal. Stevie had worked as a correctional officer with the State Prison. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kern Neal; stepchildren, […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)

Arthur A. Jones Arthur A. Jones, age 84, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1937 in Albany, Kentucky and was the son of Roy and Pearl Combest Jones. Arthur had retired from Delco Remy in Anderson, Indiana. He loved to travel and spend winters in Nevada. […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)

Virgil Alan “Pappy” Ronan Virgil Alan “Pappy” Ronan, 70, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, August 22, 2021 at his home. The youngest of four children of Floyd Darrel and Bertha Mildred Stapp Ronan, Alan was born in Rushville, Indiana on August 14, 1951 and graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School with the class […] — (Posted August 24, 2021)