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.

Dennis Edward Hunt Dennis Edward Hunt, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 10, 2021 at his home in Centerville, Indiana. Born in New Castle, Indiana on April 21, 1953, Dennis grew up in the Cambridge City community and attended Lincoln High School. He had worked several jobs throughout his life which included tree trimming, supervision at Champion […] — (Posted September 11, 2021)

Ernie Eugene Renner Ernie Eugene Renner, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Monday, September 6, 2021, at his home. Ernie was born on March 12, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marvin and Dixie Shade Black. If you have any information regarding Earne’s family, please call (765) 966-0596. — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Tedford “Ted” Leroy Havens Tedford “Ted” Leroy Havens, 85, Tipton, passed away at 5:30 am, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 12, 1936, to the late Henry Leroy and Iris Irene (Young) Havens. Ted was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School. He worked for Conrail as a Railroad Conductor for 40 years […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Janice Elaine “Jan” Hunt Janice Elaine “Jan” Hunt, age 80, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Reid Health. Born October 6, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alfred and Elizabeth Sims Smith, Jan was a life-long resident of this area. She retired from Holiday Inn, where she worked in sales and had previously served as the […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Jimmy L. McLemore Jimmy L. McLemore, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 30, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rufus and Ruth McLemore, Jimmy was a life-long resident of this community. He retired as a machinist from Dana Corporation/Perfect Circle after 25 years of service. Jimmy enjoyed […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Cathy Louise Rummel Cathy Louise Rummel, 61, Williamsburg, passed away early Tuesday morning September 7, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana after a long battle with Lupus. A daughter of the late Eugene Charles and Charlotta Mae “Lottie” (Hawk) Rummel, Cathy was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 17, 1959. Cathy was raised south of Knightstown […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

James Edward Beach, Jr. James Edward Beach, Jr., 46, of Connersville, passed away September 7, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born on July 1, 1975 in Dearborn County, Indiana to Brenda Starr Adams Beach and James Edward Beach. On June 2, 2002, Jimmy married Amber Roberts. Mrs. Beach survives. Jimmy enjoyed watching his sons play football. He […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

William “Bill” H. Kincaid III William “Bill” H. Kincaid III, 79, of New Castle passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1942 in Connersville to the late William H. Kincaid II and Melissa (Benedict) Pritchett. Bill was a 1960 graduate of Mississinewa High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 and served […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Marcia Jo Smith Marcia Jo Smith, age 79, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 at Reid Health. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Connersville, Indiana to Willis and Maxine Dawson Pyke. Marcia was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1959 and married Joe Smith on February 11, 1961 in the First Christian Church […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Mary Esther Carpenter Stump Mary Esther Carpenter Stump, 88, of Richmond, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 19, 1933, in Richmond to Miles and Edna Kendall Shute Shlangen and lived here all her life. She was a homemaker and member of the First Friends Meeting. She enjoyed attending musical events […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Larry Craig Cox Larry Craig Cox, 70 of Winchester, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Reid Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born on March 3, 1951, in Paris Kentucky. Larry was a meat cutter at Bunsold’s as well as a mould maker for OMCO before opening Larry Cox’s Winchester Auto Glass which he […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Phyllis A. Doyle Phyllis A. Doyle, 83, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021 at Majestic Care of Connersville. She was born on April 16, 1938 in Cambridge City to Clarence and Hazel (Brooks) Lawrence and lived her whole life in this area. Phyllis worked for over 40 years in nursing homes and hotels doing housekeeping. […] — (Posted September 10, 2021)

Naomi F. Hutchens – LaRose Naomi F. Hutchens – LaRose, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Reid Hospital. Naomi was born on February 12, 1940, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Naomi was a homemaker. She returned to school to earn her high school diploma from Richmond High School in 1991. Naomi attended Light House Church. She enjoyed […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Montell (Monty) W. Shinn Jr Montell (Monty) W. Shinn Jr, 54, of Centerville IN, transitioned Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton, in Hamilton, OH. Monty was born July 28, 1967, the son of Montell Sr. and Rebecca (Bertram) Shinn Garvin. Monty enjoyed joking around with a great sense of humor. He was very thoughtful and caring and loved […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Jessica Atkins Jessica Atkins, age 45, passed away at Reid Health on August 28, 2021. She was born November 4, 1975, to Tim Atkins and Vicky Christian, in New Castle, Indiana. Jessica attended Eastern Hancock Schools and was a current resident of Richmond, Indiana. She loved fishing, arts & crafts, music, dancing and spending time with family […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

James A. Steele James A. Steele, 85, of Connersville died on Tuesday September 7, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond after a brief illness. James was born to Luther and Pearl (Hughes) Steele on February 16, 1936 in Jackson County, Kentucky. He was an arc welder at Design and Manufacturing (D & M) starting his career in 1965. […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Kathy Elliott Kathy Elliott, age 52, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born July 17, 1969, a daughter of Eugene Thompson and Martha Chaser Thompson. Kathy was a 1988 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She attended the Living Faith Church […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Lance Robert Rollf Lance Robert Rollf, age 67, of Williamsburg, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Lance was born on September 22, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and JoAnn Richardson Rollf. He was a graduate of Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Salem College in West Virginia. Lance proudly […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Lyra Lenora Orr Lyra Lenora Orr, age 3 months, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2021 at her home. She was born May 18, 2021 in New Castle and was an infant daughter of Bradley Orr and Cheyenne Sexton. She loved watching Bubble Guppies and being with her siblings. She also enjoyed her Alilo bunny rattle and sleeping to […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

James Richard Leo James Richard Leo, 74, went to his heavenly home on Sunday September 5, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving children as he was sent to join his wife Shirley in Heaven. James, also known as Jimmy to some and Jim to others, was, born on December 30, 1946 in New Castle, Indiana to the […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Ruth Ann Hannefey Ruth Ann Hannefey, 83, of Connersville passed away Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of two daughters of Harlie and Nellie Corbin, Ruth was born in Fayette County, Indiana on August 15, 1938 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1956. On February 28, 1957, Ruth married Herschel […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Robert Lee McNeely, Jr. Robert Lee McNeely, Jr. 64, of Cambridge City, died at his home on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Muncie on June 22, 1957. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public services. — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Wesley E. Johnson Wesley E. Johnson, 70, of Williamsburg, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Winchester on September 26, 1950 to Charles and Luella (Jones) Johnson and was a life long resident of the area.A retired diesel mechanic, he enjoyed working with his hands and caring for his flowers.Survivors include […] — (Posted September 9, 2021)

Ralland Lee Hall Ralland Lee Hall, age 86, of Winchester, Indiana, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Reid Health. Born June 18, 1935, in Lynn, Indiana, to Cecil Pruitt and Dorothy Viola Harris Hall, Ralland was a life-long resident of Randolph County, Indiana. He attended Lynn High School. Ralland served in the U.S. Army. He retired from OMCO […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Carolyn E. Abrams Carolyn E. Abrams, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 3, 2021,at Randolph County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 11, 1934 in Carlos, IN to the late Paul and Mildred (Wickett) Thomas. She married Vaughn Abrams in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1987. Carolyn worked […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Beverly Ann Branham Beverly Ann Branham, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away one day short of her 92nd birthday on Sunday morning, September 5, 2021. Born September 6, 1929 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the eldest of three children born to the late Estel and Irene (Jurgens) Evans. A graduate of Centerville (IN) Senior High School, she and her […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Marion Eliazabeth Paisley Auman Marion Eliazabeth Paisley Auman of Asheboro passed away on September 4th surrounded by her family at Clapps Convalescent Nursing home after a short illness. Mrs. Auman was born January 11, 1920, in Asheboro. She spent much of her early adult life in Asheboro and became a member of West Bend United Methodist Church. Her family moved […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Jamie Emmett Hobbs Jamie Emmett Hobbs, 37, of Hagerstown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born on March 2, 1984 to Terry and Debbie Hobbs and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Jamie graduated from Hagerstown High School, Class of 2003. Jamie proudly served with the US Marine […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Stephen Deskin Jones Stephen Deskin Jones, age 80, Richmond, died Friday (September 3, 2021) at AMG Specialty Care in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born in Richmond, IN on June 19, 1941 to Deskin H. and Mary Evelyn Bowsher-Jones and had lived here most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Richmond Senior High School and then […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)

Edna Lucille Thomas Louden Ford Connersville resident, Edna Lucille Thomas Louden Ford, 85, died on August 30, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville. Edna was born to Carlton E. and Annie Elizabeth Brooks Thomas on July 24, 1936 in Centerville. She attended Brookville schools graduating with the class of 1954. Edna married Charles Ford at Calvary Baptist on June […] — (Posted September 7, 2021)