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.

Timothy J. Sherwood Timothy J. Sherwood, 66, formerly of Connersville, IN, passed away on May 14th, 2021 in New Albany, IN, where he had been a recent patient at Baptist Floyd Hospital. He was born November 22nd, 1954 to Henry and Relda Darrell Sherwood, all of Connersville, IN. He attended Connersville High School and worked as a diesel […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Robert Owen “Robby” Allen Robert Owen “Robby” Allen, 31, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, May 16, 2021 at his home. The younger of two children of Michael Edward and Teresa Marlene Puckett Allen, Robby was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 18, 1989 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2008. On May […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Alvin K. Ross Alvin K. Ross, 81, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, May 14, 2021 at Majestic Care, Connersville. The oldest of two children of Earl and Ruth Bruner Ross, Alvin was born on January 24, 1940 in Metamora, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the Class of 1958 and was a member of the […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Gail June Hutson Gail June Hutson, age 65, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana following a brief illness. She was born February 6, 1956 in New Castle a daughter of the late Bruce and Kathleen Ziglar Daniel. Gail worked the past 30 years as a bartender at […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Janet Louise Beach Janet Louise Beach, age 72, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born May 8, 1949 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Oral Lee and Barbara Joan Jackson Goodwin. Janet was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved the […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Carl Malcolm “Mike” Abrams Carl Malcolm “Mike” Abrams, 82, passed away at his home in Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana early Friday morning May 14, 2021. A son of the late Carl Melva and Eunice Gail (Baumgartner) Abrams, Mike was born at home in Liberty Township in Henry County, Indiana on December 31, 1938. A lifelong resident of Henry […] — (Posted May 18, 2021)

Carolyn L. Caldwell Carolyn L. Caldwell passed away on May 13, 2021. She was born July 29, 1947, in New Castle, IN., the daughter of Chester and Lucille Rains. Carolyn married Steven D. Caldwell on March 28, 1964, they lived in Indiana until the 1972, when she, Steve, and the girls moved to Florida, and lived there until […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Charles Michael “Chuck” Huse Charles Michael “Chuck” Huse, age 53, a New Castle resident passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Henry Community Health, New Castle. He was born June 10, 1967 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Stephen M. and Mary Gladell Hoots Huse. He was a life-long New Castle resident except for a short time in […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Christina Faith “Cristy” Williams Christina Faith “Cristy” Williams, 61, of Richmond died at her home on May 15, 2021. She was born August 3, 1959, in Richmond to Jerome Ralph and Doreen Elizabeth Moody Williams and lived here all her life. She worked as a hairstylist at Le Crazy Horse. Survivors include her daughters Krista Wilson and Paige Williams, […] — (Posted May 16, 2021)

Evelyn Christina Dumford On the morning of May 8, 2021, Evelyn Christina Dumford, age 91, went home to be with the Lord. She passed surrounded by loved ones. Evelyn was a beautiful woman who loved with her whole heart. She lived her life to the fullest with much vim and vigor. Evelyn was a longtime resident of Hagerstown, […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Rita Marie Kinley Rita Marie Kinley, 90, of Richmond died May 11, 2021, at the Waters of New Castle after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1931, in Richmond to Joseph and Marie Milota Polak Sr. and lived here all her life. She worked as a Department Manager at Elder-Beerman. Rita was a member of St […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Gayland E. “Junior” Rader Jr. Gayland E. “Junior” Rader Jr., age 44, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born December 4, 1976, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gayland E. and Sharon Cole Rader Sr., Junior lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1994 graduate of Richmond High School and earned an associate degree from […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Charlotte Gay Chissell Charlotte Gay Chissell, age 59, resident of New Castle, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of May 11, 2021. Charlotte, or “Gay” as everyone called her, loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She worked most of her life with kids at the Head Start Program as a teacher’s […] — (Posted May 14, 2021)

Patricia Marie Phillips Patricia Marie Phillips, 81, Dublin, passed away Tuesday afternoon May 11, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late Homer Lee and Ruby Irene (Koger) Beaty, Patricia was born in Pickett County, Tennessee on February 12, 1940. Patricia moved to Western Wayne County in 1971 and had lived in rural […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Kandi L. Qualls Kandi L. Qualls, 39, of Kentucky passed away Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at the Drake Center, Cincinnati. Kandi was born on October 4, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona. In her leisure time, she enjoyed riding horses. Survivors include three daughters, Megan, Haley, and Ceaira Qualls; mother, America Koch of Rushville; father, Jack L. Qualls of […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Beulah Elizabeth “Boots” Engledow Beulah Elizabeth “Boots” Engledow, 87, of Hagerstown died May 8, 2021, at Reid Health. She was born December 16, 1933, in New Castle to Dale and Clara Peggy Revelee Seekings and lived in Wayne County all her life. She was a homemaker and her life was her family. Survivors include her daughter Debra Matherly (Scott […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Jerry Shelton Jerry Shelton, 72, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at IU Ball memorial hospital. He was born in New Castle on December 29, 1948 to Charles and Juanita (Davis) Shelton and was a life long resident of the Hagerstown area. Jerry was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / Dana Corp. and was an avid gardener […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Alberta Hale Van Winkle Alberta Hale Van Winkle, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born January 19, 1937, in Johnetta, Kentucky, to Virgil and Jocie Allen Hale, Alberta moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1953. She worked at Frisch’s, Belden, Elder/Wilbert Corporation, Vandor Corporation, and J.M. Hutton. Alberta was […] — (Posted May 12, 2021)

Jami Smith Jami Smith Liberty – I’m writing my obituary in advance so my family will not have to do it upon my death. Also, I wanted my obituary to be a little different than the norm. Most likely I have passed away due to some complication of ALS (commonly referred to as Lou Gerhig’s Disease). I […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Ellen “Juanita” Crouch Ellen “Juanita” Crouch, 93, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. Juanita was born on March 21, 1928 in Richmond to the late Oscar Eli Pugh and Ruth Helen (Gardener) Grogg. She attended Richmond High School. Juanita married Edgar Leo Crouch in December 1946. Juanita was a homemaker raising five […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Howard Wayne Orr Howard Wayne Orr, age 87 passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New Castle, Indiana. Wayne was born near Millville, Indiana, April 27, 1934 and lived in New Castle most of his life. He attended New Castle, Millville, and Greensboro schools, and worked at the Chrysler factory retiring in 1987. He was a member […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Ted J. Keller Ted J. Keller, age 80, of Richmond, died Sunday afternoon (April 2, 2021) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 28, 1941 to Theodore and Carolyn Keller and had lived in this area all his life. Ted loved hunting, fishing, spending time in the outdoors and most of all his grandchildren. […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Devin Storm Hathaway Devin Storm Hathaway, 28, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Connersville. Devin was born in Oxford, Ohio on February 21, 1993 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2011. For the last five years, Devin was employed with Herdrich Petroleum, currently serving as manager of 30th Street […] — (Posted May 11, 2021)

Phillip Q. Miller Phillip Q (PQ) Miller, Fort Pierce Florida and formerly of Richmond Indiana, left this earth with a golden fishing rod in his hand on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He is currently fishing in the best fishing lake in Heaven. He was known by most as “PQ” as he was given that nickname by his father […] — (Posted May 9, 2021)

Joe C. Purcell Joe C. Purcell, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre in Winchester, Indiana. Joe was born March 7, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, to Simmie and Mary Tudor Purcell. He began working at AVCO at the age of 17 and was employed there until it closed. After retiring, […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Doris P. Richardson Doris P. Richardson, 90 of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1931 in Franklin County to Jesse Sellers Sr. and Mattie Allen Sellers. Doris was a 1950 graduate of Alquina High School. She was long time member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and most recently Hanna Creek […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Terry Lee Hunter Terry Lee Hunter, 65 or Richmond, passed away May 4, 2021 in his home. He was born April 20, 1956 in Richmond to Virgil and Joan Perry Hunter and lived here all of his life. He was a jack of all trades; he loved to listen to music and watch movies. He is survived by […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Jessie Faye Brogdon Jessie Faye Brogdon, 78, of Lynn, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born in Ten Mile, TN on February 22, 1943 to James and Grace (Lemons) Harrison and lived most of her life in Wayne and Randolph counties. Her Christian faith was very important to her and it remained […] — (Posted May 7, 2021)

Angela Joann Asberry Libby Angela Joann Asberry Libby, age 55, a New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1966 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of James Gordon Asberry & Elaine Nicholson Hardgrove. She had resided in New […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)

Billy (Bill) R. Carter On the morning of April 28, 2021, Billy (Bill) R. Carter of Richmond died at age 64. Bill was born to Edna Wilson and Franklin Carter. For the past six years Bill worked in maintenance at Holland Colour. In July of 1974, he married Sharon Phenis, and together raised three children, Angela, Jennifer, and Andrew. […] — (Posted May 6, 2021)