All Obituaries

Donna Faye Landess (Kelsay) was born on May 27, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana and went to be with her heavenly father on March 5, 2026. She retired from AHE Plant 3 federal credit union. She also worked for many years at Anchor Glass Container. She enjoyed Baking, especially cupcakes and various cakes for Many friends and family. She loved the holiday gatherings where family and a lot of friends would come, enjoy a meal and grab a hug.  She was preceded in death by her Father, George ...

Dennis D Kelly, 72, of Winchester passed away on March 5, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is handling the arrangements.

Ivan Duane Wagner, 90, passed from this life to the next on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Westminster Village in Muncie, Indiana. Ivan had a life-long love of nature, education, and civil and equal rights. This legacy lives on through his family and those whose lives he mentored. Ivan was born on a Randolph County farm to Albert “Buck” and Helen Wagner. He met his future wife, Judith “Judy” Wagner, in first grade at Jefferson School near Deerfield, and continued in ...

“Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil".— Gandalf to Sam, Merry, and Pippin Dear friends—our time here with Ryan Michael Ellis, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend, on earth has ended. Ryan joyfully entered his parents’ lives on January 11, 1988, and quietly left on February 24, 2026, to enter ...

Donna Lucille Phenis, 91, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away Saturday, 02/21/2026, with her family by her side. Lucille was born July 9, 1934, in Mintonville, Kentucky, to the late James Arthur and Mary Marie (Wesley) Pittman. She spent most of her adult life as a homemaker, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Lucille was a nurturer with a strong love for her family and God. She is remembered fondly by those who loved her most, for her great sense of humor, ...

Shanda Renee Wheeler, 49, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home in Winchester. Shanda was born on August 8, 1976, in Winchester, Indiana to the late Howard and Barbara Wheeler. She was a 1994 graduate of Winchester High School. She enjoyed attending concerts and was a dog lover. Shanda is survived by three brothers, Chad Pugh, Kevin Pugh, and Rob Wheeler; a nephew, David Pugh; and a niece, Sierra Pugh. Shanda will be cremated and there will be no public ...

Lori Harvey was born on October 29, 1977, to Greg and Jill Harvey. She was raised in Winchester, Indiana and attended Winchester Community High School. Lori worked very hard to become a Registered Nurse and accomplished her life-long goal of caring for the elderly community. She was the Director of Nursing at Alexandria Health and Rehabilitation. Lori loved animals, especially her Great Dane, Chance, and her cat, Nova. She also loved pink flamingos. Lori enjoyed her time off riding ...

On the morning of February 16th, 2026, Gary Evan Gray 74 years old entered the pearly gates up above reluctantly. He had lived on this Earth as long as he could. He left behind his lovely wife of almost 40 years and dance partner, Susie. He was born on March 18th, 1951, to John Mitchell and Janet Elaine Lasley in Winchester. His grandparents were Bessie and Elmer Gray and Evan and Dorcus Lasley. Also left behind are his daughter Dawn Renee Gray of Indianapolis and son, Anthony Evan Gray of ...

Fred (Freddie) Allen Bradburn, 88 of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana with his family by his side. Fred was born on February 1st, 1938 in Huntsville, Indiana. He was the son of Paul and Opal (Strait) Bradburn. Fred was a lifelong resident of Winchester, Indiana where he worked at Anchor Glass, Maul Brothers, Armstrong Mold, Hoosier Water Company, and Overmyer Mould. He was a hard-working man and Fred had a wit about him that would ...

Michael (Mike) Eugene Whitehead passed away on February 6, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, following a long and difficult period of illness. He was surrounded by the family who loved him most as he finally found his well-deserved rest. Mike was born on December 27, 1953, at St. John's Hospital in Anderson, IN. Later adopted by Marvin and Edith Whitehead, he was raised in the Randolph County community. He was a 1973 graduate of Winchester Community High School and became a ...