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.

Ann Gibbs Ann Gibbs, 61, of Connersville passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. — (Posted January 24, 2021)

Calvin “Buzz” Leonard Duff Born at home in Roane County, Tennessee on April 17, 1935, Calvin “Buzz” Leonard Duff, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle following an extended illness. He graduated from Lincoln High School, the Wampus Cats, in Cambridge City, IN in 1953, and attended New Mexico […] — (Posted January 24, 2021)

Timothy “Tim” Lee Burge Timothy “Tim” Lee Burge, age 64 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born on August 1, 1956 in Wayne County, IN. He was a retired concrete contractor and enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. Tim is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Gerken Earlywine and her husband […] — (Posted January 23, 2021)

Rev. Eugene Calicott Rev. Eugene Calicott 91 of Richmond passed away January 21, 2021, at the Springs of Richmond. He was born September 7, 1929, in Cove, Arkansas, to Archie B. and Ida Ona Gladden Calicott and lived in Richmond for the last 41 years. He was an Army Veteran. He was an electrician prior to accepting the […] — (Posted January 23, 2021)

David R. Wicker David R. Wicker, 79, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on September 22, 1941, in Randolph County, Indiana, and is the son of William Wicker and Edna Cash Wicker. David had worked at Sperry Rubber & Plastic and retired from J&J Packaging. He had […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

James W. Bolyard James W. Bolyard passed away on January 14, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on March 29, 1943 to the late Lester (Ted) Bolyard and Grace Metheny Bolyard Taylor in Tunnelton, WV. He is survived by his wife Sharon Bolyard of Liberty, IN, two siblings, Ray (Judy) Bolyard of Charles Town, WV and Susan […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Emily A. Lane McKinney Emily A. Lane McKinney, 70, of Connersville, passed away on January 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children. Emily was born on August 12, 1950 and is the daughter David Lane Jr. and Clara A. Levi Lane. Emily was a graduate of Connersville High School Class of 1968. On April 17, 1971, she […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Kenneth Allan “Ken” Bailey Kenneth Allan “Ken” Bailey , 66, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born January 25, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio; he grew up in Campbellstown, Ohio, and graduated from National Trail High School. Ken worked for Mechanics Laundry and as a teller at several local banks including NATCO […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Ernest L. Frady Ernest L. Frady, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana died Wednesday January 20, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1949 to Charles and Mary Marie Frady. Ernest lived in Richmond his entire life, going to school at Nicholson, Test and Richmond High School, class of 1967. He retired in 1998 from Dana Corp. with 30 […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Sheila L. Lowe Sheila L. Lowe, age 74, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. She was born November 5, 1946 in Connersville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Perr S. and Evelyn Hess Elwell. She was a homemaker and loved sharing time with her family and […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Paula Jeanne Pollard Paula Jeanne Pollard, 74, of Connersville, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born December 29, 1946 to Mary and Bud Harter. When her mother passed away, Paula was adopted by her mother’s brother Edwin Boyer and his wife Eileen. The Boyers raised […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Helen Rose Rister Helen Rose Rister, 97, of Connersville passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 20, 2021 at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident since November 6, 2020. The older of two children, Helen was born August 13, 1923 in Batesville, the daughter of Lowell and Ann Sembach Larabee, and she moved with her family […] — (Posted January 22, 2021)

Doris J. Beck Doris J. Beck, 88, of Greenfield and formerly New Castle, died January 19, 2021 from Covid-19. She was born on November 7, 1932 in Henry County, a daughter of the late George and Luva (Whiteley) Irvin. Doris was married to Donald Beck for 53 years, before he died in 2014. Doris was a 1950 graduate […] — (Posted January 21, 2021)

Phyllis Jean Bell Phyllis Jean Bell was called to her eternal heavenly home on January 19th, 2021, while surrounded by loving family. Phyllis was born August 28th, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana, to Will and Mayme Bowman, the 4th of 5 children. She was 1947 graduate of Hagerstown High School, and attended Manchester College. On September 3rd, 1948, she married […] — (Posted January 21, 2021)

Avery E. Wilson Avery E. Wilson, 85, of Richmond died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born April 29, 1935, in Brodhead, Kentucky to Felix and Rosa Lee Johnston Wilson Sr. and lived here since 1954. He retired from the laborers and Hod-Carriers Union Local 1047 and followed the Pentecost Faith. Avery is survived by […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

Averil V. Nielson Averil V. Nielson, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her eternal reward on January 16, 2021. She was born December 12, 1926, in Fennville, Michigan, to Fred and Edith (Sias) Crowner. She was a faithful follower of Christ and a mother beloved. She willingly worked hard all her life, making a significant difference in […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

David D. Crowe David D. Crowe, 66, Greens Fork, passed away on Thursday January 14 at Reid Health with his daughters by his side. He was born in Randolph County, Indiana on February 2, 1954, the son of Daniel A & Betty J. Maiden Crowe, both of whom preceded him in death. David was a 1972 graduate of […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

Joylene A. “Joy” Hinshaw Joylene A. “Joy” Hinshaw, 81, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 15. She was born in Wilmington, Ohio on July 5, 1939, to William A. & Florence V. Kearns Martin, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1957 graduate of Lynn High School and attended Miami Jacobs Business College. Joy married […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

Michael Ray Hinton Michael Ray Hinton, age 61, son of the late Cecil and Betty (Wilson) Hinton of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after an extensive battle with cancer. Mike was a 1979 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He retired from the Indiana Department of […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

Beatrice Dooley Chamness Beatrice Dooley Chamness 93 of Richmond, a loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt died January 17, 2021, at Arbor Trace. She was born March 6, 1927, in Wildie, Kentucky to James B. and Eva Pennington Dooley and lived here most of her life. She retired from Earlham College. Survivors include her son Joe […] — (Posted January 20, 2021)

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Kinsinger Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Kinsinger, 85, of New Castle passed away early Monday morning, January 18, 2021 at Stonebrooke in New Castle. She was born March 13, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gaynell (Thomas) Griffin. She was a member of New Castle Friends Church for several years. Jackie had […] — (Posted January 19, 2021)

Stephen (Steve) M. Shank Stephen (Steve) M. Shank died unexpectedly on January 16, 2021, at Reid Health He was born in Richmond on November 11, 1948, to Robert I. and Betty (Pace) Shank. He attended Hibberd Elementary and graduated from Richmond High School, Class of 1967 where he was president of the Electronics Club. Steve began working at WKBV […] — (Posted January 19, 2021)

Ella Fern Blount Ella Fern Blount, formerly of Losantville, passed away at the age of 96, on January 17, 2021, following a bout of pneumonia (not covid related). Ella Fern was born December 30, 1924, in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Harold Seth & Leona (Morris) Smith. She was released into the care of the Knightstown Soldiers […] — (Posted January 19, 2021)

Martha T. Holtel Martha T. Holtel of Connersville, Indiana died peacefully at home January 16, at the age of 105, surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on September 5, 1915 in Enochsburg, Indiana, to Ferdinand Volk and Theresa Huser Volk, and was the youngest of ten children. She spent her childhood on the family farm in […] — (Posted January 18, 2021)

Chelsea Cache Danielle Asse Chelsea Cache Danielle Asse, 30, formerly of Connersville passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Indianapolis. She suffered a massive brain injury due to falling at her home on Tuesday. One of two children of John and Sherry Osborne Harmon, Chelsea was born on December 13, 1990 in Richmond, Indiana. A 2009 graduate of Connersville […] — (Posted January 18, 2021)

Beverly Sue Kovacs Beverly Sue Kovacs, 81, a resident of New Castle passed away at 10:25 P.M. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Grand Brook Memory Care of Greenwood. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. — (Posted January 18, 2021)

John Kochersperger John Kochersperger, 81, of New Paris, Ohio, formerly of Randolph County, IN, passed away early Friday morning, January 15, 2021 at State of the Heart Hospice Center, Greenville, Ohio. He was born May 14, 1939 in Randolph County, Indiana the son of Gerald and Dorothy Kochersperger. He was a 1957 graduate of Spartanburg High School. […] — (Posted January 17, 2021)

David S. Carter David S. Carter, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Reid Health. Born March 24, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to George and Ruth Stott Carter, Dave lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. Dave served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of […] — (Posted January 17, 2021)

Velana Kay Walker Velana Kay Walker (Vicki) age 69, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:46 a.m. at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born to George Walker and Katrinka Robinson on January 26, 1951 in Connersville, Indiana. She resided in Richmond, Indiana for 16 years and was fondly known for greeting customers and engaging […] — (Posted January 17, 2021)

Amber S. Harper Amber S. Harper, age 33, passed away January 7, 2021. She was born September 26, 1987, to Tim Harper and Katy Jones Tate, in Richmond, Indiana. Amber enjoyed watching sports and outdoor activities. She is survived by her father, her mother, one son, two daughters, one brother, one step-brother, two sisters, and many friends. She […] — (Posted January 16, 2021)