Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Lynda Sue (Ford) South Lynda Sue (Ford) South, 79, of New Castle, passed away, December 31, 2025, at Henry Community Health.She is survived by her son, James (Monique) South; her grandchildren, Blake Whitehead, Jonathan Catron, Dalton South, Charity South, and Kaci (James) Pate; seven great-grandchildr… — (Posted January 7, 2026)

Bradley Scott Ridge Bradley Scott Ridge, 55, of Greens Fork, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond on July 3,1970 to Jerry and Sue Ridge.Brad was a 1988 graduate of Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, and dedicated his life to… — (Posted January 7, 2026)

John C. Downey John C. Downey passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted January 6, 2026)

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Stella G. Eby Stella G. Eby, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born April 4, 1931 in Means, KY to the late Raleigh and Rosalee (Neal) Goodpaster. Stella grew up a sharecropper’s daughter in Williamstown, KY. She was very artistic and could do just about anything she put her mind […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Cheryl Cockefair Cheryl Cockefair of Rushville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Cheryl was born in Connersville, IN on February View full obituary — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Marilyn J. Brown Marilyn J. Brown, age 86 of New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana. Marilyn was born on January 24, 1939, in Preble County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Forrest Lawrence & Mabel L. (Schneider) Campbell. Marilyn was a 1957 Jackson High School graduate and President […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Jill Louise Sharp Jill Louise Sharp, 60, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 9, 1965 in Greenfield, the daughter of Robert Hugh and Betty (Sylvester) Grandison. Jill was employed as a private client account manager with AJ Gallagher Insurance in Nashville, TN. She held CIC, CRM, […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Michelle Haggard Michelle A. Haggard, 58, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Henry Community Health Center in New Castle. She was born January 20, 1967, in New Castle, IN to Michael and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Teague. Michelle was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and worked at the Mooreland Animal Hospital for […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Steve Bennett Steve Bennett, 60, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, January 5, 2026, at Heritage House of Connersville, following a courageous five-year battle with brain cancer. One of two children of Amos and Juanita Truman Bennett, Steve was born on April 20, 1965, in Connersville. He was a proud 1983 graduate of Connersville High School and […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Janet Swim Janet Swim passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Myra Lynn Razor Myra Lynn Razor, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 25, 1963 in New Castle to Willard and Patricia (Crawford) Madden. Myra was formerly employed at Becker Brother’s Master Market and then at Wal-Mart in New Castle where she worked […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Joyce Irene Nobbe Joyce Irene (Lamb) Nobbe, age 84, of Connersville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born on February 23, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charlotte (Waters) Lamb and Herman Lamb. She was a 1959 graduate […] — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Jacklyn Marie Manthei Jacklyn Marie MantheiBorn: September 25, 1937 in Joliet, ILDied: December 31, 2025 in New Castle, INJackie Marie Manthei, 88, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025, at Addison Place in New Castle.She was born on September 25, 1937, in Jo… — (Posted January 6, 2026)

Sharon Kay Keesling Sharon Kay Keesling, 82, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital in Anderson, on January 4, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1943, in Anderson, IN. Sharon grew up in Pendleton, raised by her parents, Jim and Wanda Keesling. She attended school in Middletown and was part of the last class from […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Charles Eugene “Gene” Criswell Charles E. “Gene” Criswell, 77, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Henry Community Health on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4:57 am after a brief illness and a battle with cancer. Charles was born on October 13, 1948, to Ralph and Loma (Byers) Criswell in New Castle, IN. He is survived […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Gregg Davenport Gregg Davenport, 66 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1959 in St. Charles, MO. Gregg primarily View full obituary — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Scott R. Yount RICHMOND, Ind. – Scott R. Yount, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at Reid Health. Born May 26, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Margaret Conway Yount, Scott has lived in this community his whole life. He was a journeyman plumber and worked for Deem First Mechanical. He enjoyed hunting, […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Opal Casteen McCall Opal Casteen McCall, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1945 in New Castle to Roxie and Margie (Starnes) Marcum. Casteen was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School Class of 1963. She worked at Henry County Community Hospital for […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Melissa Buttery Melissa Buttery, 65 of Liberty passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1960 in Seymour, Indiana to Donald Hurd View full obituary — (Posted January 5, 2026)

B. Jean Cochran B. Jean Cochran, 86, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born July 13, 1939 in Lewisville, Indiana to Walter and Belva (Geigla) Cochran. Betty was employed at the Porthole restaurant for 10 years. She also worked for Westminster for 6years and the old senior citizens center for 4 […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Frank E. Davis III Frank E. Davis III, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born October 21, 1948 in Middletown, OH. Frank was a proud graduate of Trenton High School. After completing his education, he worked in maintenance at Armco Steel for 30 years until retirement. Throughout his life, he had a passion […] — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Bradley S. Ridge Bradley S. Ridge passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Carolyn M. Steele Carolyn Maude Steele of Connersville, passed peacefully in her sleep at Reid Hospital in Richmond on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 90. View full obituary — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Virginia L. Grasse Cones Virginia L. (Grasse) Cones 84 of New Paris, Ohio died at her home December 30, 2025. She was born July 10, 1941 in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted January 5, 2026)

Shirley J. Kastens Shirley J. Kastens, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on January 2, 1935 in Preble County, OH. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and crafting. She was the babysitter to many of her grandchildren for many years and […] — (Posted January 4, 2026)

Patricia A. Dunham Patricia A. Dunham, age 81 formerly of Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Texas Health HEB Hospital in Bedford, Texas. Patricia was born on July 2, 1944, in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Freeman & Hazel (Johnson) Neal. She was a graduate of Lewisburg High School […] — (Posted January 4, 2026)

Rosella Berniece Owens Rosella Berniece Owens, 66 of Richmond, passed away January 3, 2026, at Reid Health. She was born on March 27, 1959, in Richmond to Andrew View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2026)

Michael G. “Mike” Hoover RICHMOND, IN– Michael G. “Mike” Hoover, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at Reid Health. Mike was born on June 18, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas and Ruth Goddard Hoover. He lived in this community all of his life. Mike worked as a painter at Marvel Industries for 17 […] — (Posted January 3, 2026)

Carl McDaniel RICHMOND, IN– Carl McDaniel, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 2, 2026, at Reid Health. Born April 6, 1927, in Burning Springs, Kentucky to William and Ida Melton McDaniel, Carl has lived in this community since 1945. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired from Alcoa in 1989 as a […] — (Posted January 3, 2026)

Ricky L Garner Ricky L. Garner, 68 of Richmond, passed away peacefully in his home, January 2, 2026, after a long illness. He was born on October 30, View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2026)