Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Marti Mills Marti Lynn Mills, 53, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, December 27 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Marti was born on November 21, 1972, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, the daughter of Sylvia J. Fourman Van Tyle and John W. Wheeler, Sr. Marti was a 1991 graduate of Richmond High School. She formerly […] — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Jamie Ledbetter Jamie Lee Ledbetter, born July 24, 1976, entered eternal rest on December 24, 2025. Jamie enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved watching the View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Jody Scott Gwinn Jody Scott Gwinn, age 56, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 1, 1969, in New Castle, a son of the late Vernon T. Gwinn and Phyllis Ann (Griffin) Gwinn. Jody was a 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […] — (Posted December 29, 2025)

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Bob Jones Robert L. “Bob” Jones, 96, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday evening, December 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Bob was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1929, to John Raymond and Mabel Neff Jones. He was a 1947 graduate of […] — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Patricia J. “Patty” Cool Patricia “Patty” J. Cool, 68, of New Castle, died December 27, 2025.Patty was born August 19, 1957, to Donald and Patricia (Hutson) Kissick. She graduated from Blue River High School in 1975 and worked at Glen Oaks.Survived by her husband, Joseph Cool; children, Angela Blackburn,… — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Marion R. Bentlage RICHMOND, IN– Marion R. Bentlage, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Arbor Trace. Marion was born June 10, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Herbert Spingler and Catherine Ostendarp. She was a graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Marion worked at Richmond Community Schools as a teacher aid […] — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Olga M. Clarkson Olga M. Clarkson, age 89 of Richmond, died December 26, 2026, at Celebration Villa in Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Craig A. Bishop Leaving the pains of the world behind, Craig A. Bishop, 66, of Connersville passed away December 22, 2025. He was born October 10, 1959 to View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2025)

Patricia J. “Patty” Cool Patricia “Patty” J. Cool, 68, of rural New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Patty was born on August 19,… — (Posted December 28, 2025)

Juanita F. Heindl Juanita Fay Heindl, age 82 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her residence. Born August 24, 1943 in Brown Township, Darke County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Eldon Bernard and Anna Lucille (Wilker) Strawser. Juanita retired after 30 plus years at Valley Mold in Englewood and Tipp City, Ohio. […] — (Posted December 28, 2025)

Annemarie Rockwell Annemarie (Morse) Rockwell, 86, passed away on December 24, 2025, at Heritage House of Connersville. Anne was born to Richard K. Morse and Eleanor (Abercrombie) Morse Fiant on January 31, 1939, in Muskegon, Michigan. Anne lived most of her childhood in Fruitport, Michigan and graduated from Connersville High School with the class 1957. Anne worked […] — (Posted December 27, 2025)

Patricia “Patty” J. Hutson Patricia "Patty" J. Hutson, 85, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1940, in Connersville, to the late Ralph and Velma (White) Stoots. A cherished member of her community, Patty dedicated over 15 years to Rhea’s Dress Shop before finding joy as a teacher's aide at Kennard Elementary School, […] — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Michael Eugene Conaway Michael Eugene Conaway, 70, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, at the Reid Health Campus in Richmond. He was born February 12, 1955, in New Castle, Indiana, and was the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Polson) Conaway and his step-mother, Ger… — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Christina Marie Rutherford Christina Marie Rutherford, 54, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in New Castle. She was born August 17, 1971 in New Castle. Christina had been employed as a personal banker at Citizens State Bank for the past 5 years. She was formerly employed at Rich’s Tobacco store and at the Flying J Truck Stop, where […] — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Troy DeJuan Farris Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Jeffery David Davis Jeffery “Jeff” David Davis, 57, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born June 5, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana to David D. and Sue (Cheap) Davis. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. […] — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Joan Woods Day Joan (Woods) Day, age 84, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Greenville. She was born on May 3, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Lester and Helen (Dixon) Woods. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by […] — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Joe Toler Joseph Mark “Joe” Toler, aged 61, was given the signature Joe Toler thumbs up and welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 20th at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. It all started when Joe was minding his own business and was born to Carlos and Elaine Toler on August 17th, 1964, in Connersville, […] — (Posted December 26, 2025)

Rozella F. Bothast Rozella Faye Bothast, of Liberty, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born View full obituary — (Posted December 24, 2025)

Rebecca S. Smith Rebecca S. (Brown) Smith passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 22, 2025. Rebecca was born September 30, 1945, in New Castle, IN to the late Donald W. and Clementine Brown. She was a 1963 graduate of Union School in Indiana. After that, she attended the TWA Airline School in Kansas City, MO., […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Barbara Colleen Johnson Barbara Colleen Johnson passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at The Willows of New Castle after an extended illness. She was born December 20, 1941 in Albany Kentucky. She was a daughter of Alves and Irene (Ferguson) Pennycuff. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She devoted much of her life to caring […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Georgia Shaw Barnes RICHMOND, IN– Georgia Shaw Barnes, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Brickyard Richmond Care Center. Born December 10, 1940, in Muncie, Indiana, to Ora and Mary Shaw, Georgia lived in this area her whole life. She was a graduate of Muncie Central High School. Georgia enjoyed being a homemaker. She […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Jean Wright Jean Wright, 71 of Connersville passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1954 in Peebles, Ohio to Thomas Robuck View full obituary — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Abigail Vannatta Abigail Vannatta, 42, of Lewisville passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025. Services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday December 29, 2025, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service. A full obituary will be available soon. — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Sandra Kay Helms Eason RICHMOND, IN– Sandra Kay Helms Eason, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Wayne County Hospital in Monticello, Kentucky. Sandy was born August 31, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lyman and Helen M. Wolfal Helms. She lived in Richmond for most of her life. Sandy lived in Kentucky for 10 years, […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Jean Cogan Jean Cogan, age 97, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 7, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Jack and Mary Luticia May Mullins, Jean was a life-long resident of this area. She was a supervisor at ALCOA and worked with her husband at LOC-PAR of Kentucky for 30 […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Barbara Jean Baumgartner Barbara Jean Baumgartner (formerly Kimmel), age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Arbor Trace Nursing Home in Richmond, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of Wayne and Ella Kimmel and was born on March 5, 1932, in La Porte, Indiana. She first met her husband of 65 years, Dick Baumgartner, […] — (Posted December 23, 2025)

Ethan Wayne Centers Ethan Wayne Centers passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Susie Hall Susie (Brandenburg) Hall, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., in her home, surrounded by loved ones, the sounds of children nearby, and the lingering smell of home-cooked food still in the kitchen. She left this world the same way she lived in it, held by family, rooted in […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Gerald H. Davis Mr. Gerald H. Davis, 73, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, December 20.Born on August 18, 1952, in Rushville, Indiana, he was the son of Forrest O. “Pee Wee” & Mary Ellen “Dolly” Manning Davis, both of whom preceded him in death. Gerald was a 1970 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)