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.

Martha Jeannette Nance Martha Jeannette Nance, 89, beloved wife of Edgar L. Nance, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Friend’s Fellowship Community on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Jeannette was born to the late Louise Frances (Dyer) Boatright and the late Jones “Jay” Patrick Boatright in Portageville, Missouri on February 22, 1931. Jeannette is survived by her loving […] — (Posted September 15, 2020)

Laura Ann Jenkins Laura Ann Jenkins, 60, passed away Thursday evening September 10, 2020 at the home of her sister in Richmond, Indiana after a six month battle with cancer. Laura was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 15, 1959. She lived most of her life in the Richmond community before moving to Cambridge City in 2015 following […] — (Posted September 15, 2020)

Larry F. Hanning, “Moose” Larry F. Hanning, “Moose”, 78, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William R. and Mary P. Hanning; three brothers and one sister, as well as his wife and the mother of his children, Caroline S. Hanning. Larry was born on July […] — (Posted September 15, 2020)

Leonard Powell Leonard Powell, 90, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1930 in Sand Gap, Kentucky in Jackson County, and with his family moved to Connersville where he graduated from Connersville High School. A proud veteran, he served with the U.S. […] — (Posted September 15, 2020)

Patricia “Patty” A. Coleman Patricia “Patty” A. Coleman, 70, of New Castle passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1949 in New Castle, a daughter of the late William A. and Eunice (Black) Clark. Patty was a 1967 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. She retired from the New […] — (Posted September 14, 2020)

Dessolyn Anne Daugherty Fitzharris Dessolyn Anne Daugherty Fitzharris, 79, formerly of Richmond, passed away on September 11, 2020. Following a private funeral at St. Matthew Catholic Church, a graveside burial at Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids will be held. Survivors include her four sons, Jay Fitzharris of Muncie, Indiana, Robb Fitzharris (Michele) of Coralville, Iowa, Greg (Amy) Fitzharris of […] — (Posted September 14, 2020)

Dorothy B. Lee Dorothy B. Lee, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Monday (September 7, 2020). Dorothy was born on March 19, 1926 in London, Kentucky to Bleve and Ethel Waldon Eaton. She retired from Reid Hospital after 18 years of service. Dorothy was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a patient at […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Christopher “Jason” Price Christopher “Jason” Price, age 45, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born December 31, 1974, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Richard and Patsy Upchurch Price, Jason lived in Centerville for the past 20 years. He worked as a project supervisor at Milestone Contractors in Richmond, Indiana. Jason enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Rose Marie Napier Rose Marie Napier, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at Reid Health. Born November 27, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lloyd and Pearl Isaacs Napier, Rose was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a loving sister and aunt. Survivors include her brother, Gene (Ellen) Napier of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nieces, […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Hazel Cox Hazel Cox, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Reid Health. Born March 4, 1937, in Jackson, Kentucky, Hazel moved to Richmond in 1954. She earned her associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College in 2017. She was a telephone operator and retired from Verizon in 1996, after 35 years of […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Henrietta “Hoppie” Schweizer Horn Henrietta “Hoppie” Schweizer Horn, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord and her family in Heaven on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 18, 1924, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Albert and Miltrida Forrester Schweizer, Hoppie was the 5th of 12 children. She spent her childhood years in […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Dannie Lee “Chopper “Dan” Wallace Dannie Lee “Chopper “Dan” Wallace age 51 of Richmond died September 10, 2020, unexpectedly at Reid Health. He was born March 3, 1969, in Richmond to Herbert and Betty Ryan Wallace and lived here all his life. Donnie worked in the casket industry at Starcorp and Milso Casket Companies, as well as 19 years at […] — (Posted September 13, 2020)

Sarah May Addison Sarah May Addison, 84, of Cambridge City passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Reid Health. She was born on February 26, 1936 in Muncie, IN to Merrill F. and Ethel (Mason) Snider. Sarah graduated from Muncie Central High School and Ball State University. Sarah served as the head librarian for the Cambridge City […] — (Posted September 11, 2020)

James W. Moore James W. Moore, 96 of New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, September 8, 2020 at his residence. Born on September 28, 1923 in Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri the son of the late Frank M. & Effie (Elliott) Moore. He graduated in 1942 from Economy High School and was a WW II U.S. Army Air Corps […] — (Posted September 11, 2020)

Louis Wiesehan Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Private First-Class Louis Wiesehan Jr., age 20, of Richmond, Indiana, was killed in action November 21, 1943, during World War II’s Battle of Tarawa, on the island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands. “Junior” was born February 16, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louis Fred and Marie Macke Wiesehan. He […] — (Posted September 11, 2020)

Franklin D. “Hoobie” Owens Franklin D. “Hoobie” Owens 87 of Richmond passed away September 9, 2020 after a short illness. He was born December 26, 1932 in Jonetta, Kentucky to Thomas and Louie Himes Owens and lived here most of his life. He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was […] — (Posted September 11, 2020)

Dorothy May Guinn Dorothy May Guinn, age 69, a New Castle resident, passed away at home Tuesday, September 8, 2020 surrounded by family following a brave battle with cancer. She was born May 27, 1951 to the late Roy Clyde Lawson and Josie Ethel (Terry) Lawson. She was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Dorothy was […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

Jordan Michael Wright Jordan Michael Wright, age 39, a New Castle native, residing in Avon, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. He was born August 4, 1981 in New Castle, Indiana and was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He further graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado with a B.S. Degree […] — (Posted September 10, 2020)

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)