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.

Daniel Branstetter Daniel Branstetter, 79, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 with his loving family by his side at his home in Connersville. One of eight children of Daniel and Rosella Brewer Branstetter, Dan was born on May 7, 1942 in Addiston, Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Stationed […] — (Posted July 6, 2021)

Sally A. Harbin Sally A. Harbin, 79, of Richmond died suddenly on July 2, 2021, at her home. she was born December 13, 1941, in Richmond to Carl M. and Lucille Fleagle Harbin and lived here all her life. Sally is survived by three sisters Carol (Dan) Burtt, Nancy (Jay) Lees, and Bonnie (Jim) Dykes, one brother David […] — (Posted July 6, 2021)

Johnnie Hubert Newland Johnnie Hubert Newland, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 14, 1934, in Hindman, Kentucky, to William and Grace Combs Newland, Johnnie lived in Richmond most of his life, but had also lived in Venice, Florida, and Mission, Texas. He graduated from Richmond […] — (Posted July 5, 2021)

Rev. Thomas “Tom” H. Current Rev. Thomas “Tom” H. Current, 91, of New Castle, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born April 23, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Charles and Minnie (Duke) Current. Tom attended Center High School near Blountsville and served in the U.S. Army during the […] — (Posted July 5, 2021)

Kamilla A. Jones Kamilla A. Jones, 96, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Carolton Health in Connersville. Kamilla was born to Jesse Thomas and Nondas Juanita Voyles Bills on May 19, 1925 in Greensburg. She attended Connersville High School. On March 20, 1943, Kamilla married the love of her life, Grant Simon Jones, […] — (Posted July 5, 2021)

Leo “Spreadman” Hill Leo “Spreadman” Hill, age 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 3, 2021. He was born at home in Connersville, on January 2, 1940 to James and Freda Hill. He spent his childhood and teen years in Milton. He ran track for Milton High School, where he graduated in 1960. He […] — (Posted July 4, 2021)

Judith Ann Clements Judith Ann Clements, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 19, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to John E. and Grace F. Hoover Lehew, Judith lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1954. Judith was a member […] — (Posted July 4, 2021)

Terry N. Thorman Terry N. Thorman, 67, of Centerville died suddenly at his home on July 2, 2021. He was born November 22, 1953, in Richmond to Darrell and Jean DeArmond and lived in Wayne County most of his life. He retired from Belden Corporation after working 39 years. He enjoyed photography, hunting, beekeeping, and gunsmithing. Survivors include […] — (Posted July 4, 2021)

R. Elaine (Crim) Wilson R. Elaine (Crim) Wilson, 97, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1923 in Spiceland, Indiana, a daughter of the late Sam and Gertrude (Chandler) Conrad. She retired in 1986 from Ernst & Young Accounting, LLP in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she had been employed as […] — (Posted July 1, 2021)

Henrietta (Holecheck) North Henrietta (Holecheck) North, 102, of Richmond died June 25, 2021, at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born July 4, 1918, in Richmond to Waclav (Shorty) and Mary Zyceckova Holecheck and lived here all her life. She married Rollie North on March 30, 1940, and they had four children. She and Rollie owned and operated […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

Barbara Ellen Prall Barbara Ellen Prall, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte. Born October 27, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Edward and Thelma Williams Feltman, Barbara moved to Richmond as a young girl and lived […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

Pamela D. Piper Edwards Pamela D. Piper Edwards, age 67, a New Castle resident passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born September 16, 1953 in Columbus, Indiana, a daughter of Chet and Ramona Mae Boaz Piper. She was a New Castle resident most of her life and was a 1971 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

Emmanuel Grimes Emmanuel Grimes, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by his family. Born December 2, 1948, in Symbol, Kentucky, Laurel County, to Alfred J. and Mayrene Robinson Grimes, Emmanuel lived in Richmond most of his life. He worked for Wayne Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 1990. During […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

Carol Lynn Bullock Carol Lynn Bullock, age 61, of Hagerstown, was received into God’s care, peacefully, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at St. Vincent’s in Anderson, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 8, 1960 to Lynn and Donna Swoveland, she was the youngest of five siblings: Donald Swoveland, Linda Patterson, Nancy Smith, and Kathy Denny. Being the […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

Anna M. “Jip” Lackey Anna M. “Jip” Lackey, 92, of Richmond passed away peacefully in her home, June 29, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born to Pete and Indie Simpson, November 18, 1928, in Wayne County, Kentucky; she moved to Richmond, Indiana in the early 1940s and remained in the Richmond area. Anna married Bobbie J. Lackey, August […] — (Posted June 30, 2021)

William W. “Bill” Furrow In loving memory of William W. “Bill” Furrow, faithful husband, loving father, and devoted grandfather, left this earth peacefully to be with his Savior and Lord on the 26th of June, 2021. Bill was born on January 16, 1929 in Gary, WV, a son of the late Jesse L. and Stella (Wiggins) Furrow. He married […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Alice Ann Canter Anderson Alice Ann Canter Anderson, 74, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 surrounded by her family in Corona, California. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, the oldest daughter of Fred and Alice Alpharetta Ganger Canter. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School with the class of 1965. She attended college […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

William R. Williams William R. Williams, 80, of Cambridge City, passed away at home on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on May 3, 1941 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to William and Leona Williams. Bill served his country in the Uinted States Army and shortly after his discharge moved to Wayne County. He went to work for Belden […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Kenneth (Ken) Duane Harlan Kenneth (Ken) Duane Harlan, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully June 27, 2021, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 13, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana, to John and Kathryn Harlan. Ken had an older sister, Phyllis, and Brenda was the youngest. He was an active youngster and played […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Jack D. Snyder Jack D. Snyder, 63, of New Lisbon, passed away at home Sunday June 27, 2021. He was born February 22, 1958, a son of Junior and Betty Jo (Lannerd) Snyder. Jack was a 1976 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He was a life-long farmer and when not in the fields, more often than not, Jack […] — (Posted June 29, 2021)

Elizabeth J. Nicholson Elizabeth J. Nicholson, 80, formerly of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, in the comfort of her home with her children and family by her side. Liz was born in Wayne County, Indiana on January 3, 1941 to Bernard Eugene & Ruth Louise Gaddis Fulks. She was a 1959 graduate of Fountain City […] — (Posted June 28, 2021)

Edna D. Turner Edna D. Turner, Williamsburg, went to her heavenly home on June 24, 2021. She was born in Richmond, IN, graduating from Richmond High School. She and her husband, Howard, lived and farmed in the Williamsburg area where she was a Homemaker and Bookkeeper for the farm. In their early years, Edna often worked in the […] — (Posted June 27, 2021)

Carl E. Ballard Carl E. Ballard, 71 of Lincoln, IL passed on Saturday, June 26. He was born January 21, 1950 to Jack E. and Frances M. Johnson Ballard. Carl graduated in 1968 from Lincoln High School, Cambridge City, IN. Carl was a manager for GNC in Phoenix, AZ, Archives Depatment at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in CA., teacher […] — (Posted June 27, 2021)

Earl Williams Earl Williams, 90, formerly of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 25 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Earl was born on January 19, 1931 to Joseph W. & Elsie L. Frame Williams. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1950 and married the former Marcena L. Oler […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Joe Lake Joe Lake, 57, of Batesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 23 after a long battle with melanoma. He was born on December 2, 1963 to his proud parents Walter and Reba (Jones) Lake and spent his childhood in Centerville, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1982. Joe was known for his amazing […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Robert Clinton Chilton Robert Clinton Chilton, 98, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on June 4, 1923 in Tennessee, a son of the late John Wesley and Effie Elizabeth (Maynard) Chilton. Robert married Mildred Craig on May 22, 1945 in New Castle. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years […] — (Posted June 26, 2021)

Mary Ann Benson Mary Ann Benson, 88, of Greens Fork and New Castle, passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 20, 2021 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on February 5, 1933 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, a daughter of the late Lawrence Corbett and Mary Elizabeth (Huff) Fennell. Mary Ann was a […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Peggy Ann Shaw Peggy Ann Shaw passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 8, 2021 in Tampa, FL after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her fiancé and daughter were at her side and her other immediate family members were nearby. We are all devastated and heartbroken about her loss. Peggy had just celebrated […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Timothy E. Linegar Timothy E. Linegar, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, June 22, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on December 8, 1967 in Connersville, the son of J.C. and Nancy Marie (Crandel) Linegar. He graduated from Tri Junior-Senior High School in Straughn in 1986 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1991 from […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)

Howard Leon Griffin Howard Leon Griffin, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord peacefully Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 12th, 1940, to Elmer and Gladys Griffin, one of eleven children, including seven brothers and three sisters. He was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. He […] — (Posted June 25, 2021)