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.

Deborah Lee Rastbichler Deborah Lee Rastbichler 63 of Richmond passed away January 10, 2021, at her home after a short illness. She was born May 21, 1957, in Santa Barbara, CA. to Jerry Sell and Betty Duckett Shinn and lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her stepfather Bob […] — (Posted January 11, 2021)

Leland “Ray” Heck Leland “Ray” Heck, 92, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday morning January 9, 2021 at Reid Health in Connersville after a brief illness. The son of the late William Webster and Hazel Florea Heck, he was born at home on November 1, 1928 in Fayette County. Ray was president of class and graduated from […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Andrew Jack Lumpkin Andrew Jack Lumpkin, 74, of Hagerstown, died on December 30, 2020 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born in New Castle on May 19, 1946 to Harold and Alta (Bland) Lumpkin and was a life long resident of the area. Andy was a member of New Testament Church of Christ. He was a retired employee […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Norma Jean Stiller Norma Jean Stiller 86 of Richmond died January 1, 2021, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born November 8, 1934, in Connersville and lived in the area all her life. She was a homemaker and member of St. Andrew’s Church of the Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. She was an avid viewer of the […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Pamela Teresa Wallace It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pamela Teresa Wallace of Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Harold and Pamela Lahmann. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Acacia (Keith) Meffert of Fairborn, Ohio, Elijah (Ryann) Wallace of Healy, Alaska, Jeremiah Wallace of Huber Heights, Ohio, and grandchildren: Danielle, […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty Richmond – Our wonderful father, Joseph Patrick (Pat) Dolehanty, peacefully left us on January 4, 2021, to join the Lord and lovingly reunite with our mother, his wife Mary Jane. Dad was born on June 3, 1939, at St. Therese’s Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, to Stephen Daniel and Juanita (Eveleth) Dolehanty. […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Jackie Edwin Reno Jackie Edwin Reno, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 82, of New Castle, passed away January 6, 2021 in the home of his daughter, following several months of illness. He was born December 14, 1938 in New Castle and was a son of Luther O. and O. Fern (Wilson) Reno. Jack lived his entire […] — (Posted January 10, 2021)

Charlie Everett Lowe Charlie Everett Lowe, age 89, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. He was born February 11, 1931 in Monticello, Kentucky and was the son of Abraham Lincoln Lowe and Mary Lowe. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the NRA, AARP, Henry County React Search […] — (Posted January 9, 2021)

Lova Jean Poer Lova Jean Poer, 89, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 22, 1931 in New Castle to the late Elbern and Pearl (Gregory) Denney. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church in New Castle. She was a homemaker for most of […] — (Posted January 9, 2021)

James Claspell James Claspell, 74, New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1946 In Los Angeles, California, a son of the late James Lewis and Margaret (Anderson) Claspell. He retired from ABB in 2008 after 40 years of service. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved racquet ball, […] — (Posted January 9, 2021)

Jodith R. ”Jody” Vincent Jodith R. ”Jody” Vincent of New Castle, 82 passed away on January 4, 2021. He was born March 10, 1938 to the late Mae Kyle Vincent and Robert Vincent in Central City Kentucky. Mr. Vincent lived most of his life in New Castle, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Lloyd David Logan Lloyd David Logan, 79, went home to meet the Lord, January 5, 2021 following heart complications at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born October 15, 1941 in New Castle, IN a son of the late Finacy Elwood and Rosie (Bell) Logan. David graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School with the class of 1960 […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Joyce Ann Winstead Joyce Ann Winstead, 77, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Caroleton Healthcare Center of Connersville. Joyce was born to Patrick and Gladys Tussey Venable on January 17, 1943 in Jackson County, Kentucky. The family relocated to Connersville in 1955, where she graduated from Connersville High School. Joyce married Howard Winstead in 1967. For many years, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

William S. “Bill” Fox William S. “Bill” Fox, 76, of Connersville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 21, 1944 in Connersville, one of three sons of Harold “Abie” and Elizabeth Karg Fox. He attended Connersville Schools and in 1961, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served for four years, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Hershel Ingram Hershel Ingram, age 86, of Greens Fork, Indiana, entered eternal life Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 3, 1934, in Jackson County, Kentucky, to Lee and Sarah Young Ingram, Hershel was one of 10 children. He retired from J.M. Hutton. In his spare time, Hershel enjoyed woodworking. Survivors […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Bernice Wisehart Bernice Wisehart, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, in Westfield, Indiana, where she was living with her daughter, Lynda Sherer. Bernice was born to Edwin Riggs and Ella Mae Horton Riggs on March 11, 1928, in Wise, Virginia. She was part of a very large family and from the age of […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Carolyn Louise Gardner Carolyn Louise Gardner, age 65, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at Carriage Court of Hilliard. Born July 30, 1955, in Muncie, Indiana, to Henry and Betty Cox Gardner, Carolyn lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree in education […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Martha Neel Williams Martha Neel Williams, age 60, a New Castle resident, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 She was born June 22, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana and was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Martha was retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections in 2010 after many years of service. She loved family activities, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Doris Jean Hardgrove Doris Jean Hardgrove, 85, of New Castle passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born November 16, 1935 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Tutterow) Webb. A 1953 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she was involved in Phi Beta […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Gerald Eugene “Butch” Sauer Gerald Eugene “Butch” Sauer, 78 passed away peacefully on 29 November 2020 in his Niceville, FL residence. Gerald was born on 12 Sept 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of George and Melba (Porter) Sauer. Gerald joined the U.S. Air Force in his early years and excelled in his ranks as a computer operator and […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Marilyn L. Gray Marilyn L. Gray, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Forest Park Health Campus, surrounded by her daughters. Marilyn was born August 2, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Warren and Freida Berry Gray. She lived and worked in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life, retiring from Reid Hospital. […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Janice Jean Jester Ellson Janice Jean Jester Ellson went to heaven on January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 95. Janice was born to Pauline and Ott Jester on August 30th, 1925 in Mooreland, Indiana. She enjoyed growing up with her parents and grandparents on their family farm. Growing up on the farm taught this country girl lifelong lessons, […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Robert B. “Bob” Goodwin Richmond – Robert B. “Bob” Goodwin died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Ambassador Healthcare. Bob was born to Robert and Ione Lamm Goodwin on August 29, 1941, in Richmond. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1959 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, being honorably discharged in 1967. Upon his discharge, Bob enrolled […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Jann G. Marson, Sr. Jann G. Marson, Sr. of Nampa, Idaho, born Nov. 23, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana went home to his Lord Jesus on Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. He leaves behind his wife Suzette, daughter Teri Duff (Brian), son Wayne Marson (Theresa), step children Marissa O’Brien (Jason), Paris Marron (Paul) and Austin Brown, Step Sister Jane Foist […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Frances Clements Georgeson Frances Clements Georgeson passed peacefully on December 26, 2020, at AVOW Hospice in Naples, Florida. She was born August 7, 1925, in Richmond, Indiana. Fran was a graduate of the Kingswood Cranbrook School and Pine Manor College. She was a longtime resident of Richmond, Indiana; Walloon Lake, Michigan; and Naples, Florida. Fran found great joy […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Donna Foley Donna Foley, 75, formerly of Richmond, died January 7, 2021 in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Mrs. Foley was born August 7, 1945 in Richmond, IN a daughter of Kenyon Mansfield Reece and Barbara Jean Wickersham. A 1963 graduate of Lynn High School, she worked for 10 years as the office manager for her son’s dental […] — (Posted January 8, 2021)

Jewell E. Hood Jewell E. Hood, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at The Leland Legacy Senior Community. Born May 7, 1932, in McWhirter, Kentucky, to Denver and Lillian George Hibbard, Jewell lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a 1950 graduate of Richmond High School. Jewell worked as a secretary at […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Harlan C. Green Harlan C. Green, age 96 passed away December 31, 2020. He was born in Richmond on May 6, 1924 to Walter and Tina Green. Harlan served his country honorably in the US Army. After returning home he started his own roofing and sheet metal business and continued to serve his community by becoming a Fireman […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Thomas James “Tom” Wambo Thomas James “Tom” Wambo, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Reid Health after a sudden cardiac arrest. Born January 30, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles Emerson “John” Wambo and his wife, June P. Hitchcock Wambo, Tom was a life-long resident of this […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)

Steven “Mac” Taylor Steven “Mac” Taylor, 43, of Connersville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born November 4, 1977 in New Castle, Indiana, one of two children of Stephen Lee and Susan Diane Smith Taylor. Mac was a 1996 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, where he was the nation’s winningest high […] — (Posted January 5, 2021)