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.

William R. “Bob” Hamilton William R. “Bob” Hamilton, 85, passed away at his home early Friday morning July 3, 2020. The son of the late William Francis and Erna May (Hera) Hamilton, Bob was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 30, 1935. Bob was a graduate of Connersville High School in 1953 and began working that year at REX […] — (Posted July 5, 2020)

Beth Ann Thompson Beth Ann Thompson, 66, a native of Connersville, died July 1, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Beth Ann was born September 8, 1953 to James Franklin and Juanita Short Thompson in Connersville. She attended the local area schools. Beth Ann was an avid cook and enjoyed traveling to some of her […] — (Posted July 5, 2020)

Darryl N. Knopp Darryl N. Knopp, 83, of Spiceland passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at I.U. Ball Hospital in Muncie. Darryl was born on June 5, 1937 in Montevideo, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Flora (Arends) Knopp. He graduated from Hawley High School in Hawley, Minnesota in 1955, where he […] — (Posted July 4, 2020)

Thomas P. Konic Thomas P. Konic, 66, of New Paris died June 25, 2020 at Foundations in New Paris. He was born December 31, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Philip and Mary K. Wright Konic. He is survived by his brother Dan (Patricia Edwards) Konic of Springfield, Colorado, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death […] — (Posted July 4, 2020)

William “Bill” E. Branson William “Bill” E. Branson, 81, lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away late Wednesday evening, July 1, 2020, at the Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until […] — (Posted July 4, 2020)

Thelma Christine Hall Thelma Christine Hall, 86, of New Castle passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Henry Community Health. She was born on February 3, 1934 in Morehead, KY, a daughter of the late Morton Sr. and Ithel (DeBoard) Gregory. Thelma worked as a Theatre Manager and Projectionist for many years in […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Brian Keith Young Brian Keith Young, 53, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in his home following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1967 in New Castle, a son of Roy R. and Carolyn Dorene (Dickerson) Young. Brian attended New Castle Schools and served in the Indiana National Guard […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Viola M. Pipes Viola M. Pipes, age 91, of Richmond passed away Wednesday July 1, 2020 at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born on October 3, 1928 to Ulrich and Anna Warne. She graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge, OH then married Gordon Pipes on June 18, 1950. Viola worked at Wells Pontiac and was the […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Timothy Carr Timothy “Tim” F. Carr, age 68 of Richmond passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at Reid Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1952 to John F. “Jack” and Barbara Stamback Carr in Richmond Indiana. Tim was a genuine and vibrant person who never knew a stranger. He was a member of VFW 1108 Auxiliary […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Carolyn S. Hensley Carolyn S. Hensley, 82, of Cambridge City passed away peacefully at her residence with her daughter present. She was born in Connersville to Joe and Louise Maze Suveges and had lived in most of her life in Cambridge City. She had been employed as an assembler at Stants for 45 years in Connersville and was […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Mark A. Sinicropi Mark A. Sinicropi, 90, a former Cambridge City resident, passed away on Monday (June 22, 2020) surrounded by friends and loved ones at his home in Clermont, Fla. A Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, in Seneca Falls, will be announced at a later date. Contributions may be made in Mark’s name to Pathway Home, […] — (Posted July 2, 2020)

Dr. John Mack Wambo Dr. John Mack Wambo MD, 83, of Panama City, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 26, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1937 at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, IN to Herman Cecil Wambo and Vera Emma Catherine Wambo, who preceded him in death. Dr. Wambo graduated from Centerville High School as […] — (Posted July 1, 2020)

L. Wanda McGinnis L. Wanda McGinnis, 87, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born on August 26, 1932, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Roy H. and Lestie (Bolden) Jones. Wanda graduated as salutatorian from Cadiz High School in 1950. She then joined […] — (Posted July 1, 2020)

Jeanne Hodgin Meador Mrs. Jeanne Hodgin Meador died June 24, 2020 at the age of 94. Mrs. Meador was the widow of Joe W. Meador. She is also preceded in death by father, Richard Bruce Hodgin; mother, Esther K. Hodgin-Brooks; sisters, RHEA E. Hodgin-Thomas-Chapman, and Ruth V. Hodgin; and step-father, William E. Brooks. Mrs. Meador graduated from Richmond, […] — (Posted July 1, 2020)

Rex R. Hinsky Rex R. Hinsky, 79, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1940, in Richmond, IN, the son of the late H. Beale and Minnie E. (Maple) Hinsky. He spent his childhood in Cambridge City, IN. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, […] — (Posted July 1, 2020)

Shiela Focht Shiela Focht, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at Reid Health surrounded by her family. Born February 6, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Holly Robert and Beatrice Winters Clevenger, Shiela was a life-long resident of Richmond and Boston. She attended Richmond High School. Shiela was a school bus driver for 22 […] — (Posted July 1, 2020)

Richard Grover “Catfish” Turner Richard Grover “Catfish” Turner, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 22, 2020, at Reid Health. Born July 27, 1941, in Crockettsville, Kentucky, to Roy and Edna Riley Turner, Richard served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an electrician at NATCO. Richard had a very big heart and was loved by many people. […] — (Posted June 30, 2020)

Warren E. Hill Warren E. Hill, 96, of New Castle, formerly of Wilkinson, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1923 in Oxford, Indiana. Warren graduated from Charlottesville High School where he was a great athlete and basketball player. He was a proud veteran and […] — (Posted June 30, 2020)

Linda Lee (Young) Huckeby Linda Lee (Young) Huckeby, 68, of New Castle went to meet her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born on November 7, 1951 to the late Rev. Clarence and Gaynell (Corder) Young. Linda was a 1970 graduate of New Castle High School. The epitome of Proverbs 31, Linda was a woman after […] — (Posted June 29, 2020)

Doris Crawford Doris Crawford, 78, of New Castle died tragically in an automobile accident in New Castle on June 25, 2020. Doris was born to Jess and Opal Massengale on September 5, 1941. She was raised in New Castle and educated in the public school system. She married Jimmie D. Crawford in 1964, whom preceded her death […] — (Posted June 29, 2020)

Aaron Thomas Turner Aaron Thomas Turner, age 39, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born March 5, 1981 in New Castle and was the son of Ronald and Linda (Ray) Turner. He was a 1999 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School before joining the […] — (Posted June 29, 2020)

Edward Joseph Pearson Edward Joseph Pearson, age 65, a resident of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born February 14, 1955 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Paul Edward and Lesta Bartlett Pearson. Mr. Pearson was a resident of Mooreland most of his life […] — (Posted June 29, 2020)

Junior Anderson Mr. Junior Anderson, 90, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 25. He was born Fred A. Anderson, Jr. in Wayne County, Indiana on March 3, 1930 to Fred A. Sr. and Aletha Ruth Bryan Anderson. He was raised in the Williamsburg community and attended Williamsburg High School. He married […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Karen R. Wright Karen R. Wright, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 25. Karen was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on January 15, 1950. She was the middle of Rex and Waneta Smith Johnson’s seven children. She grew up in the Williamsburg community, her home for most of her years. She attended Williamsburg and Webster-Williamsburg schools and was […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Frank A. Towns Frank A. Towns, age 73 of Richmond, Indiana peacefully went home to be with the Lord on June 24th. He served our country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Frank enjoyed family, making us laugh and telling a new joke every time he saw you. He was proud of his children and every […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Leon Phelps Leon Phelps, 80, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Thursday, June 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 5, 1940, in Somerset, Kentucky, a son of the late Leslie and Lora Phelps. Leon moved to New Castle in 1959 to work for Jefferson-Smurfit […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Annie B. Adams Annie B. Adams, 98, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Hickory Creek where she had been a resident since October, 2017. One of six children, she was born on December 24, 1921 to William Ezra and Maggie May (Mcgrew) Whitfield. On May 30, 1947, she married Robert S. Adams in Connersville. Mr. […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Charles “Chuck” Snipe Charles “Chuck” Snipe, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Reid Health after a long illness. Chuck lived in Richmond most of his life. He attended Holy Family Elementary School and Northeastern Junior and Senior High School. Chuck was in the scouting program for several years earning an Eagle Scout badge […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Gina Marie Golden Gina Marie Golden, age 48, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at her home. Born November 30, 1971, in Warren, Ohio, to George Kenneth and Kathleen Marie Grumney Theodore, Gina was a 1991 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School. After growing up around Lake Milton, Ohio, she moved to Richmond in 2003. Gina served […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)

Walter Francis McCormack Walter Francis McCormack, Jr., 91, of Spiceland, IN passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, IN. He was born March 28, 1929 to the late Walter and Lola (Wechter) McCormack. Walter moved from New Castle to Spiceland when he was in 6th grade where he lived until moving […] — (Posted June 28, 2020)