Obituaries and Death Notices

Information about current and former Wayne County, Indiana residents and community members who have died. These obituaries are gathered from area funeral homes and other sources.
Stephen E. Pennington Full obituary pending. Stephen E. Pennington, age 68, passed away on Wednesday January 3, 2024. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 30, 1955 to Elijah H. “Blackie” and Alice (Miller) Pennington. No public services will be held at this time. — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Patty Sue O’Donnell Obituary & Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Judith L. Brewer Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Miranda Marie Gaddis Miranda Marie Gaddis, age 45, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2024. Miranda was born on January 2, 1979, View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
William Cullen Turner William Cullen Turner age 94 of Richmond died January 3, 2023, after a short illness. He was born September 14, 1929, in Richmond to Emerson View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Judy Spurrier      Judy Spurrier, 85, of Richmond, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2.    She was born Julia Lee Fields in Abington, Indiana on September 15, 1938, to Robert E. & Edna Pearl Eadler Fields. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Webster High School. She married Charles W. “Chuck” Spurrier on August 26, […] — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Rosie Rybolt Rosie P. Rybolt, 96, of Cambridge City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at Reid Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1927, in South Charleston, Ohio to Lee and Bertha (Spangler) Huffman. Rosie lived most of her life in Indiana. She graduated from Bentonville High School in […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Carole Jeanine McCorkhill Carole Jeanine McCorkhill, 86, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on October 14, 1937 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Gerald Amos and Violet Fern (Davis) Ballard. Carole attended New Castle schools and graduated […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Regina Jobe Regina “Jeannie” L. Jobe, 74, of Liberty, passed away on January 3, 2024. Jeannie was born on February 17, 1949 in Richmond, IN, and is View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Edward L. Adkins Edward L. Adkins 77 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2024, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born March View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Kristina Nicole Givens Kristina Nicole Givens, 32, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Connersville on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The only daughter of Angela Renee Hollen Knight, Kristina was born in Connersville on September 13, 1991. She was employed at Burger King and in her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with daughter and listening to music. […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Elizabeth Wilson Elizabeth Wilson 76, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2024. Full obituary will be available soon. — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Jane L. Meek Jane L. Meek (Stockberger), age 75 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, after a brief stay in hospice at Reid Hospital. Jane was born on October 30, 1948, to Fred and Gladys (Runyan) Stockberger in Hagerstown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Gerald Dean Lewis Sr. PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Betty M. Kirkpatrick Betty Mae Kirkpatrick passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was born in Richmond, IN on April 15th, 1956, to Johnny Branstutter and Thelma R. View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Raul Robles Casiano Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Samuel F. Willman RICHMOND, IN– Samuel F. Willman, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home. Born January 25, 1929, in Harshaville, Adams County, Ohio to Wilbur and Pauline Jackman Willman, Sam has lived in this community since 1962. He graduated from high school in 1948 in Seaman, Ohio, and worked in electronics at […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
J.W. Nunley J.W. Nunley, 88, of Losantville, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1935, in Lagger, Tennessee, a son of the late Pete and Abbie (Coffelt) Nunley. J.W. married the love of his life, Judy Hall, on June 1, 1957. He worked […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Judith Anne Lackey Judith Anne Watler Lackey, 86, of Liberty passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2023. Judith was born on March 8, 1937, in View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Dorothy Mary Dickerson Dorothy Mary Dickerson, 92, of New Castle, passed away on January 1, 2023 at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter to the late Edward and Greta (Hobbs) Hart. For over 60 years, Dorothy served as an accountant and was a partner with Beard Peterson […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
James Durham James “Jimmy Wayne” Durham, 77, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Liberty, IN, went to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Charles Britt Jones Charles Britt Jones, age 75, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born February 24, 1948, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Bishop & Jane Jones. Britt was a man that lived life to its fullest. Britt was a kind soul and would do […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Paul Sparks Paul Sparks 75 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. He was born November 27, 1948, in Lee County, Kentucky to Charles Edward View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Cathy L. Roy Cathy L. Roy, 63, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born August 16, 1960 in New Castle the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Youse) Loveall. Family was priority for Cathy and they meant the world to her. She was married 47 years to Larry, her beloved husband, […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Kevin Dean Morris Kevin Dean Morris, age 69 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday December 29, 2023 while at home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 10, 1954 to Dean Morris and Janet Morris (Brown). Kevin married his wife Denise Morris (Patterson) on December 19, 1984. They had just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Renee Jean Meece RICHMOND, IN– Renee Jean Meece, age 54 of Richmond, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Richmond, IN. She was born to the late Barbara (Reece) Meece on April 13, 1969, in Richmond. Her family mourns the loss of a vibrant and joyful soul, Renee Meece, who radiated energy and warmth to all who knew […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Martha Geneva Pitcher Martha Geneva Durham Pitcher, 86, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. Geneva was born on April 4, 1937, View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Richard Pitcher Richard Lee Pitcher, of Connersville, went home to be with his Lord on December 31, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Jack L. Jarrett Jack Lee Jarrett, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at The Willows (Heritage House) in New Castle, where he had resided for the last several years. Jack was born on July 8, 1933, to Cleo and Christine (Huddle) Jarrett in Economy. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Poppi and […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Jeffry Joe Gregory Jeffry Joe Gregory, 65, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday December 31, 2023, at his home. He was born in New Castle on May 27, 1958, to the late Willard and Joyce (McWhorter) Gregory. A lifelong resident of New Castle Jeff graduate from New Castle High School in 1976. He worked at Modernfold for […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)