Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

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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)

Irma Coons Davis Irma Coons Davis age 95, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born in Ullin, Illinois on February 27, 1930, the View full obituary — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Doris E Kelly Doris Elizabeth Kelly of Connersville passed at the Heritage House Health Center on Monday, December 22, 2025. Doris was born on October 12, 1926 in View full obituary — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Kenneth S. House Kenneth S. House, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. He was born May 19, 1935 in to the late Everett and Marguerite (Bucher) House. Ken was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Cold War; he was a member of the Eaton Methodist Church; […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Jason Clouse Jason R. Clouse, 45, of New Castle, passed away December 10, 2025, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born November 9, 1980, in New Castle, Indiana. Jason had worked at Jiffy Lube as a technician. He enjoyed working on small engines and appliances. Jason is survived by daughters Hailie Davis of […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Clarence Bernard Mitchell Clarence Bernard Mitchell, 91, of Connersville, passed away surrounded by the love of his family late Friday evening, December 19, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. One of three sons of Frank P. and Flora E. Toschlog Mitchell, Clarence was born on April 22, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana. He grew up in the Centerville […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Eveline Pheanis Eveline Pheanis, 99, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born January 28, 1926, in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry H. and Esther B. (Mann) Showalter. Eveline lived a long, meaningful life shaped by independence, curiosity, and caring for others. Just shy of […] — (Posted December 22, 2025)

Eileen Terhaar Eileen Terhaar, 86, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday morning, December 20, at Forest Park in Richmond. She was born on July 28, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana. She was raised by her grandmother, Alma Harris and lived most of her life in the Wayne County area. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and […] — (Posted December 21, 2025)

Dale V. Garber Dale Vernon Garber, 67, was born on July 27, 1958, to Paul and Mildred Garber. He was raised on a farm outside of Greenville, where he learned early the values that would define his life: hard work, humility, faith, and love for family. On May 31, 1986, Dale married the love of his life, Teresa […] — (Posted December 20, 2025)

Evelyn Rose Sharp Evelyn Rose Sharp, age 72, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville. She was born on July 5, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana to the late Carl Wert and Roberta (Kline) Wilt. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Myron […] — (Posted December 20, 2025)

Melvina Kay (Hill) Humphrey Melvina “Kay” (Hill) Humphrey, age 75, of Magnolia, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Conroe, Texas. Kay was born on July 27, 1950, View full obituary — (Posted December 20, 2025)

Douglas Keeton Douglas Keeton passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted December 19, 2025)