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.

Jerry F. Mastin Jerry F. Mastin, age 85, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 in New Castle surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1934 in New Castle and was a son of the late Herbert Dewey Mastin, Sr., and Margie Warner Mastin. He was a graduate of New Castle High School. He […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Lori Ann Luttrell Lori Ann Luttrell, age 50, a long time New Castle resident, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She was a patient at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born June 30, 1970 in Hardin County, Kentucky, a daughter Clyde Thomas and Susan Nancy (Clow) Luttrell. She was raised […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Kilby Lane Baker Kilby Lane Baker, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 2,2020. He was born in Kentucky, October 25, 1948 to the late William Kenneth and Grace Upchurch Baker. He married the late Brenda Blankenship December 13, 1967. Kilby was a proud member of the Teamsters Union #135 and served as Chief Union Steward and had retired […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Roy E. Gabbard III Roy E. Gabbard III 62 of Richmond died September 6, 2020 at Harbor Manor Health Center in Noblesville. He was born June 18, 1959 in Richmond to Roy E. Gabbard Jr. and Anna Holloway Sharp, and lived here all his life. He worked in building maintenance. Roy is survived by his two children Brian and […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Joan Louise Williams Joan Louise Williams 92 of Richmond died September 8, 2020, at her home. She was born January 29, 1928, in Richmond to Morris and Ruth Walters Feeler and lived here all her life. She retired from Sears and formerly worked at J.C. Penney’s and Morrison’s Clothing. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafts, and being an […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Joan Frisco Joan Frisco, 56, of Liberty, Indiana, passed away on September 4th, 2020 in Liberty, Indiana after a long battle with cancer. Joan was born on December 11th, 1963 and is the daughter of the late Fred and Shirley Pollin. Joan married Frank Frisco on July 6th, 1995, in Liberty, Indiana and they shared 29 years […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Randy A. Bradshaw Randy A. Bradshaw 64 of Richmond passed away September 7, 2020 at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born August 27, 1956 in Richmond to Robert F. and Lena G. Riley and lived here all of his life. He worked for paving and excavating for 45 years and retired from Milestone in 2019. […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Kim L. Cronk Kim L. Cronk, 65, of rural New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday evening September 7, 2020. Arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced as quickly as possible. The Sproles family and staff are honored to care for Kim Cronk and serve his family during this difficult time. — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Waive I. “Jean” Ullery Waive I. “Jean” Ullery, 90, of Connersville, passed away early Saturday morning, September 5, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Clay City, Indiana where she resided for the past year. The daughter of Homer T. and Hazel Elwood Everett, Jean was born in Connersville on April 27, 1930, and graduated from Connersville High […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Grethel A. Schoettmer Grethel A. Schoettmer, 89, of Connersville passed away late Monday evening, August 31, 2020, at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Nathan and Isabelle Isaacs, Grethel was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on August 14, 1931. On November 20, 1948, Grethel married Edward J. Schoettmer in Connersville. Mr. Schoettmer passed away on February […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Lawrence Andrew Steele Lawrence Andrew Steele, 90, of Brookville, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1929 in Connersville, one of nine children of George G. and Phema (Parsons) Steele. A proud veteran, Lawrence served in the United States Army for the 27th Engineer Combat Batallion during the Vietnam […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Carol Sue Wiggins Carol Sue Wiggins, 73, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, September 3, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond where she had been a patient for 2 and a half weeks. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Connersville, one of four children of James Robert and Mary Josephine (Schocke) Butcher. She was a […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Maggie Swogger Maggie Swogger, 53, Connersville, devoted wife and mother, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond after a sudden and brief illness. Born Margaret Ann McFeely on August 3, 1967, she was the daughter of Michael and Maxine McFeely. Maggie grew up in Richmond but moved to Connersville, where she lived most […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Joe Bill Hensley Joe Bill Hensley, 85, of West College Corner, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 6, 2020, at McCollough-Hyde Hospital, Oxford. The son of Paul and Margaret Crider Hensley, and was one of eleven Hensley children, Joe was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 7, 1935. On April 28, 1952, he […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Alpha Mae Parrett Alpha Mae Parrett, 87, of Connersville passed away Saturday evening, September 5, 2020, at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident for the past six years. One of seven children of Elijah and Datha Baldwin King, Alpha Mae was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on June 28, 1933. On December 9, 1947, […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Constance “Connie” Anne Nutty Constance “Connie” Anne Nutty, 71, of Connersville, passed away early Monday morning, September 7, 2020, at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis following a short illness. She was born August 13, 1949 in Vienna, Austria, one of five children of Paul and Ingeborg (Hengl’) Honaker. She came to the United States with her family in 1950, where […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Larry Edward Richardson Larry Edward Richardson, 84, of Centerville, passed away Sunday evening, August 30, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. He was born on June 2, 1936, one of five children of Oakley John Richardson, Sr. and Mildred E. (Simmons) Richardson. He was a 1953 graduate of Auburn High School in Riner, Virginia, and had attended Virginia […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Hugh Edwin Morgan Hugh Edwin Morgan, 89, a lifelong resident of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Reid Health of Richmond. He was born February 26, 1931, the oldest of two children of John and Anna (Whitaker) Morgan. He was a 1949 graduate of Kitchel High School in Union County. On February 24, 1950, Hugh married […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Madge Virginia Blevins Thompson Madge Virginia Blevins Thompson went to her eternal home on September 5, 2020. Madge was born to Burgywn and Lola Blevins on October 12, 1929 in Hagerstown, IN. She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1947. She then moved to Indianapolis and took a job as a switchboard operator at The Gibson Company where she […] — (Posted September 9, 2020)

Anthony “Tony” Francis Kutter Anthony Francis Kutter “Tony” was born September 4, 1926 to Leo and Frances (nee Hillman) Kutter and passed away September 4, 2020 at the age of 94. Tony worked and retired doing what he loved as a farmer. He also enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Tony was humble but had a strong faith in God. He […] — (Posted September 9, 2020)

Clinton M. Allen Clinton M. Allen, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born March 30, 1930, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to George W. and Fannie Jennings Allen, Clinton moved to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1950. He retired from Thoro System Products in 1992. Clinton was a member […] — (Posted September 9, 2020)

Ronald L Farlow On August 21, Ronald L Farlow, a loving father, passed away at the age of 86. Ronnie was born on May 1, 1934, in Richmond, IN to Keith and Edith (Spotts) Farlow. Ronnie grew up in a loving household with four brothers and four sisters. He loved owning and working on several old classic cars, […] — (Posted September 9, 2020)

Jim Otto Jim Otto, 78, of Anderson passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the same place he was born at, surrounded by his family’s love at his bedside. Jim Otto’s life began on September 11, 1941 at St John’s Hospital in Anderson. He grew up in Anderson with his sister Judy Laughlin and was a graduate […] — (Posted September 9, 2020)

Martin David Massoff Martin David Massoff was born on October 6th, 1969 and passed away on August 25th, 2020. He was an artist, a writer, a musician, a brother, a father, a loving husband, and so much more. He was a friend to all and a warm energy that touched many lives far and wide, but especially here […] — (Posted September 8, 2020)

Dennis “Mike” Neal Dennis “Mike” Neal, 65, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 8, 1954 in New Castle, a son of the late J.C. “Bob” and Ruth (Williams) Neal. A 1973 graduate of Tri High School, Mike retired from Draper Inc. in 2017 following 30 years […] — (Posted September 8, 2020)

A. Armilda “Mildy” Alspaugh A. Armilda “Mildy” Alspaugh, 90, of rural Mechanicsburg passed away September 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1930 in Frazer, Kentucky to the late William Pierce and Rebecca (Huddelston) Davis. Mildy was a member of the American Legion ladies Auxiliary #216 of Middletown, Kennard Brother and Sisterhood, and the White River […] — (Posted September 7, 2020)

Robert W. “Bob” Robbins Robert W. “Bob” Robbins, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Reid Health. Born April 28, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Alice Irene Dafler Robbins, Bob lived in this community most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School and attended Indiana University, where he was a member […] — (Posted September 7, 2020)

Larry M. Larsh Larry M. Larsh, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Reid Health. Born May 7, 1944, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Harvey C. and Dorothy Strohmier Larsh, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. Larry formerly worked at Vivian Buick and […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Linda Z. Beiler Linda Z. Beiler, 42, of Greens Fork, passed away on Thursday, September 3, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1978 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Levi and Fannie Beiler. She was married to Ivan Beiler on October 29, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish. She […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)

Vincent Paul Vecera Vincent Paul Vecera, 92, of Richmond, died in sleep early August 26 in Reid Health hospital. He led a vibrant life filled with humor and affection for his family and friends. He had worked for many years as a clinical psychologist in private and public mental health practice and schools in Richmond and other Indiana […] — (Posted September 6, 2020)