Martha Nell DeWitt, 81, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.
She was born on June 28, 1945, the daughter of Sherman and Emma Catherine (Simpson) Russell.
Martha Nell was married on June 14, 1963, to Richard “Dickie” DeWitt. They shared 59 wonderful years together until his passing in 2022.
Since 1972 Martha Nell has been a member of Gentryville Pentecostal Church where she served as church treasurer and played piano. She was a devoted member who loved to volunteer and share her faith with her church family. She also loved spending time with all of her grandchildren.
Martha Nell was proud to serve as President of the Gentryville Town Council for over 30 years and work with FEMA.
Surviving is her son, R. Wayne DeWitt (Tammy); grandchildren, Stella Blair (Andy), Tamara DeWitt, Anthony DeWitt (Christen), Tara DeWitt, Jessica Ellis (Alan), Mariah DeWitt (Uriah Scott), Richi Adams (Mike), Angela Herron (Zach), Grayson DeWitt and Roselynn DeWitt; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Richard “Dickie” DeWitt; sisters, Dena Alvey, Diane Bolin and Janice Thomas and brothers, Bob Russell and Sherman Russell, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. CST on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City Chapel. Her son, R. Wayne DeWitt will officiate. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery near Hatfield.
Visitation will also be on Friday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gentryville Pentecostal Church.
Condolences may be left at www.huberfuneralhome.net.
