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.

Julianna Cline Julianna Cline, 84 a New Castle resident passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 at home. She was born March 15, 1937 in Mitchell Indiana, a daughter of Howard and Lula (McCart) Cheek. Julianna worked at Boxwood Nursing Home and 766 Dry Cleaners, she enjoyed being a wife and grandmother, spending time with her family and […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Shirley Marlene Brant Shirley Marlene Brant, 84, of Greens Fork, Indiana died on Sunday November 22, 2020, as a result of COVID 19. The only child of Herbert F. and Audra L. (Bane) Oler. She was born June 27, 1936 in Wayne County, IN. She graduated Class of 1954 from Greens Fork/Clay Township High School. She was a […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Douglas Eugene Chaney Douglas Eugene Chaney, 74, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021 at Heritage House Rehabilitation, Connersville where he had been a resident for the last twelve years. One of seven children of George Everett and Virginia Marie Nolan Chaney, Doug was born on November 13, 1946 in Fayette County, Indiana. Doug was employed […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Mary Lorraine Glenn Mary Lorraine Glenn, 70, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of eleven children of Devine and Florence Crawley Robinson, Mary was born in Rushville, Indiana on December 29, 1950. On April 19, 1969, Mary was married to Herman Lester Glenn. Mr. Glenn passed away on August 3, 2005. A homemaker, […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Mary Alice Westcott Mary Alice Westcott, age 83, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute. Born October 25, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Keith and Edith Spotts Farlow, Mary lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from Belden in 2003, where she worked as a security guard. […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Jim Madden Jim Madden, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born July 5, 1954 to Judy Madden and Tom Haworth. Later he was adopted by Fred Madden and raised in Centerville, IN. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Centerville High School. He was a proud veteran of the U S Marines and […] — (Posted April 28, 2021)

Joann A. Wittman Joann A. Wittman, 94, passed away early Thursday morning April 22, 2021. She lived in Belleville, Illinois with her son, Charles Wittman, and his wife, Linda Wittman. She died from stroke complications which she suffered four weeks earlier. Joann was born in Brookville, Indiana on October 29, 1926, to Joseph and Anne Dickman and was […] — (Posted April 26, 2021)

Carl Edwin Runner Mr. Carl Edwin Runner, 88, of Lynn, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021. Carl was born on December 2, 1932 in Randolph County, Indiana to Ira D. & Irene O. Davis Runner, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the former Faye Lilly Grimes Chamness on September […] — (Posted April 25, 2021)

Paul Thomas Bolton “Tom” Paul Thomas Bolton “Tom”, 84, of Lynn, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his own home, with his family on April 21st. Tom is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; sons, Danny (Marina) of Carthage and Dale (Bev) of Satsuma FL; daughters, Dawn (Gary) Morrison of Lynn and DeAnn (Lee) Wigginton of […] — (Posted April 25, 2021)

Margaret Anne “Maggie” Ross Black Margaret Anne “Maggie” Ross Black, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born January 2, 1926, in Cambridge City, Indiana, to Dr. Harry P. Ross, MD and Beryl Barber Ross, Maggie grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1943. She attended DePauw University […] — (Posted April 25, 2021)

John James Hamilton John James Hamilton, 84, of Connersville passed away late Friday night, April 23, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lick Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 […] — (Posted April 25, 2021)

Amy Mashawn Saunders Amy Mashawn Saunders, age 49, of Sebastian, FL formerly of New Castle passed away on February 28th, 2021 following complications of surgery. Amy was born on October 22, 1971 in New Castle, IN to Terry and Cheri (Chew) Saunders. She was a 1990 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Heron School of […] — (Posted April 25, 2021)

Kevin Michael Menser Kevin Michael Menser, 54, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 22, 2021. One of six children of Robert and Mary Seibert Menser, Kevin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 13, 1966. For many years, Kevin was a self-employed contractor. A fun-loving and joyful man, Kevin enjoyed telling jokes and good […] — (Posted April 24, 2021)

Carol Ann King Carol Ann King, 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away April 19, 2021. Carol was born September 17, 1932 in Cheswick, PA to the late Edward J. and Stella (Carr) Maginn. She was a graduate of Richmond High School, Richmond, Indiana and attended business college. She was also employed by Bucyrus – Erie Company and Swayne, […] — (Posted April 24, 2021)

Gary (Gunny) L. Gruesbeck, Gary (Gunny) L. Gruesbeck, 69, lost his battle with Gastric Cancer and passed away on April 18, 2021. Gary was born on July 26, 1951 in Columbia City. Gary graduated from Cambridge City High School in 1969 and enlisted in the Marine Corp Reserves. Gary participated in the San Francisco Opera in the late 1970s. […] — (Posted April 23, 2021)

Janet L. Bartels Janet L. Bartels, 81, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Myron “Weary” and Rosalyn (Fehrenbach) Luellen. Those left to cherish Janet’s memory include five […] — (Posted April 23, 2021)

Frances Smith Workman Frances Smith Workman, 86, of Hagerstown, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at Glen Oaks Health Campus, New Castle. She was born on July 8, 1934 in Cumberland, Kentucky to Clarence and Martha (Williams) Smith. A 1951 graduate of Greens Fork High School, Frances was the sole graduate that year. A former employee of Hagerstown High […] — (Posted April 23, 2021)

James “Pokey” Paul Cotner, Sr. James “Pokey” Paul Cotner, Sr., age 44, resident of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born March 2, 1977 in New Castle, Indiana and was the son of Ronnie and Diane Cotner. He married his wife, Debbie September 9, 2006 and was a carpenter for many years with Junior Farr […] — (Posted April 22, 2021)

Vaughn de Leath (Kinnick) Leversedge Vaughn de Leath (Kinnick) Leversedge, 83, Cambridge City, passed away Wednesday morning April 21, 2021, at her home in rural Cambridge City, Indiana. Born December 30, 1937, in Oaklandon, Indiana to the late Gayle C. and Martha Lucille (Faulconer) Kinnick, Vaughn lived in Wayne County, Indiana most of her adult life. She was a 1956 […] — (Posted April 22, 2021)

Michael Dwight “Jack” Stroud Michael Dwight “Jack” Stroud, 73, of Connersville passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of three children of Charles and Izona Charles Stroud, Mike was born in Connersville on November 12, 1947. He served his country during the Vietnam era in the United States Army. On July 31, 1969, […] — (Posted April 21, 2021)

Judith E. (Mikesell) Nicholl Judith E. (Mikesell) Nicholl, 76, of Newark, OH, passed away on April 8, 2021 in Newark. She was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on December 30, 1944 to the late Verlin O. and Alice M. (Dunlap) Mikesell. Judith graduated from Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Music degree from […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Kerrylee “Kerry” G. Vincent Kerrylee “Kerry” G. Vincent, 61, of Westfield, passed away at home on April 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Frontal Temporal Degeneration and Parkinson’s Disease. Kerry was born October 16, 1959 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, son of the late Glenn and Marietta Vincent. He graduated from Western Kentucky University […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Myrna L. (Markley) McGinnis Myrna L. (Markley) McGinnis, 82 of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1938 in New Paris, Ohio, daughter of the late, Marvin James & Edna Marie (Bohn) Markley. She graduated in 1956 from Jefferson High School. Myrna was a Wayne County Hall […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Daniel S. “Big Mama” Bostick Daniel S. “Big Mama” Bostick, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home. Born September 5, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, along with his twin sister, Donna, to Elmer Marvin and Janice Eilene Brown Bostick, Dan graduated from Centerville High School in 1970. He owned and operated the Soda […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Betty J. Border Betty J. Border, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Reid Health. Born September 7, 1925, in Akron, Indiana, to Jack and Lillian Flohr, Betty lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She was a 1943 graduate of Akron High School. Betty was a member of First United Methodist […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Albert “Al” Cummins Gentry II Albert “Al” Cummins Gentry II, 58 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021, surrounded by family. A native of Richmond, Indiana, Al was born November 28, 1962, to his parents Albert and Loraine (Kidwell) Gentry. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1981 and continued on to Indiana University where he obtained his business degree in 1985. The majority of Al’s working career was concentrated in management or […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Brenda Gail Marcum Brenda Gail Marcum, 79, of Brownsville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1941 to Lloyd Glen and Alpha Mae (Smith) Blair, and she graduated from Connersville High School in 1959. In 1962, she married Robert L. Marcum at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Marcum survives. Along […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Ruth Jean Lee (Burns) Ruth Jean Lee (Burns) was born on March 31, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Lee; her parents, J. Harley and Mary Burns; two sisters, Caroline Jacobus (Don) and Alice Hague (Bill), and 2 special nephews, Geoff Hague and Bill […] — (Posted April 20, 2021)

Billy Mack Newton Billy Mack Newton, age 74, Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 17, in the comfort of his home with his family and loved ones at his side. He was born in Rector, Arkansas, on August 4, 1946, the son of Woodrow Wilson & Thelia Faye Ozbun Newton. Bill attended Fountain City High School. He married […] — (Posted April 19, 2021)

Barbara Ann Groce Barbara Ann Groce, 73, of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 25, 1947 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Fred and Margie (Vitatoe) Smith. Barbara owned and operated Barb’s All American Family Restaurant for many years. She was an avid bowler and […] — (Posted April 19, 2021)