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.
Mary Elizabeth Duffy Mary Elizabeth Duffy, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2023 at Arbor Trace, Richmond. One of six children of Howard Brames and Alice Kallmeyer Brames, Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 30, 1935 and graduated from Mother Mercy High School, Cincinnati, Ohio with the class of 1952. On March 23, 1955 Mary […] — (Posted December 21, 2023)
James M Burns James M. Burns passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on December 20, 2023, at the age of 85. James was born in Kokomo, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted December 21, 2023)
Elijah J. Watkins Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 21, 2023)
Everett “Duce” Ray Upchurch Everett “Duce” Ray Upchurch, 99, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. He was born on October 1, 1924 in Albany, KY, one of nine children, born to the late Ted and Eulas Upchurch. Humble, honest, provider, caregiver, intelligent, storyteller, home builder, farmer and a strong […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Rita Ann Yaryan Hughett It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Ann Yaryan Hughett announces her passing on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Reid Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Rita was born on January 25, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1969. Rita had a love […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Mary E Hall Mary E Hall, age 94, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. — (Posted December 20, 2023)
James Jefferies James “Jim” Jefferies passed away on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 73. He was born in Connersville on View full obituary — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Barbara Short Barbara Short, age 86, of Economy died at her home on Tuesday December 19, 2023. She was born in Greens Fork, IN on December 10, 1937 to F. Stickley and Thelma P. (Turner) Hobbs. Barbara graduated from Economy High School in 1955 and has lived in this area her entire life. She was a bookkeeper […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Thomas Michael Welsh Thomas Michael Welsh 81 of Lawrence, KS passed away with his family around him on December 16, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1942 to Robert Joseph Welsh and Beatrice Elizabeth Henry Welsh in Connersville, IN. Tom attended St. Gabriel and graduated from Connersville High School in 1960 where he played football and competed […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Dianne G. Seamans RICHMOND, IN- Dianne G. Seamans, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at IU Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family and friends after a long and courageous battle with several illnesses. Born December 2, 1957, in Connersville, Indiana, to Clifton and Hazel Isaacs Gabbard, Dianne lived most of her […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
Helen Melissa Chalfant Helen Melissa Chalfant, age 93, passed away on Sunday December 17, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born in Eaton, Ohio on May 20, 1930 to Robert and Miranda (Wright) Faris. Melissa was a beautiful person and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by […] — (Posted December 20, 2023)
David A. Craw David Allen Craw, 64, of Losantville, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones, following a long illness. He was born in Winchester on June 4, 1959 to Harold D. and Janet L. (Oren) Craw and was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. He married the love of his life Sherry on February […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Patricia Platts Patricia Platts, 90, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Addison Place. She was born August 20, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Thomas R. and Alice (Proctor) Killey. Pat was a 1951 graduate of New Castle High School and married the love of her life, Donald Platts, on June […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Brandon M. Harris Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Ronald Leach Ronald Leach, age 64 passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2023, in Connersville. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Connersville, one of three View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Juanita H. McGill      Juanita Helen (Barton) McGill, 95, died peacefully December 13, 2023 at Friends Fellowship Community, her home for the past 22 years. Juanita was the daughter of Wayne and Bessie (Lyle) Barton, the second of five children that included Lyle, Howard, Etta, and Barbara who all preceded her in death.    She met her […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Jim Willoughby Jim Willoughby, age 76, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at St. Vincents Hospital 86th St in Indianapolis. He was born on December 14, 1947, in New Castle to the late Carl & Gladys (Lawson) Willoughby. Jim married the love of his life, Emma Jean Terry and enjoyed 50 years of marriage […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Douglas Junior Horning Douglas “Tom” “Pappy” Horning, 83, of Connersville passed away early Monday morning, December 18, 2023 at Carolton Manor Nursing Home where he had been a resident since January 2021. One of ten children of Joseph and Christine Grizzell Horning, Tom was born March 25, 1940 in Metamora, Indiana. Early in life, Tom went to work […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
JoAnn Boiles New Castle – JoAnn Cook Boiles, 82, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, December 15, 2023. JoAnn was born November 19th, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Maurice Cook and Pauline Cook-Petty. A 1960 graduate of New Castle High School and later the Indiana Business College, she worked for […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Esther M. Shaum Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Rhea Ann Kelley Rhea Ann Kelley, age 71, of Richmond, passed away December 17, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. Rhea was born October 22, 1952, to Robert Lowell and Norma Jean Smith Kelley… — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Byron L. Bellar Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Anna Craig Anna Marie Craig, took her first breath on October 22, 1930, in New Castle, IN, and she graced us with her loving presence until December 13, 2023. Anna Marie was a person of the earth: a devoted farmer, a meticulous gardener, a keen bird-watcher. Her life was a testament to the simple beauty found in […] — (Posted December 19, 2023)
Ola Mullikin CONNERSVILLE – Ola Jeleen Mullikin, 87, passed away in the early morning hours at Reid Hospital in Richmond on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. Ola was born October 30th, 1936, in McKee, Kentucky, to David and Ina (Rose) Hatfield. She grew up in Fairview, Indiana and graduated with the class of 1954 from Fairview High School. On September […] — (Posted December 18, 2023)
Patricia Ann Dick Patricia Ann Dick, 83, of New Castle passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1940 in Anderson to the late Irving and Edna (Trueblood) Hanson. Pat was self-employed as a beautician and previously worked as a teacher at Head Start. She was also employed as a QMA at […] — (Posted December 18, 2023)
Robert L. “Bob” Landis      Robert W. “Bob” Landis, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday night, December 7, in Richmond.    He was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1941, the son of William Luther & Beatrice Landis.    Bob grew up in Pennsylvania, where he received his Bachelors Degree from Muhlenberg College and Masters Degree from […] — (Posted December 18, 2023)
Rebecca Jo Fisher Murray RICHMOND, IN– It is with peace and joy the family of Rebecca Jo Fisher Murray announces she went home to be with our Lord on December 17, 2023, with family by her side. Becky was a lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana, born with her twin sister, Roberta Fisher, on January 27, 1948, to John and […] — (Posted December 18, 2023)
Mary Margaret Zaleski Mary Margaret Zaleski, 91, of Richmond IN died December 13, 2023, at her home. Mary was born February 16, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN to Art View full obituary — (Posted December 18, 2023)
Vicki Lynn West Vicki (Potter) West, age 64, of New Castle, passed away in her home Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born January 1, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Stanley Potter & Frances (Griffin) Krakobitz. Vicki loved life and lived it to its fullest. She was an avid follower of NASCAR, with her husband David […] — (Posted December 17, 2023)
Sherry Lynn Abston Sherry Lynn Abston, 73, of New Castle passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born in New Castle on October 15, 1950, a daughter of the late John D. and Gloria N. (Boucher) Abston. God loving Christian, fervent animal lover, especially cats, sarcastic sense of humor and you knew her opinion on things […] — (Posted December 17, 2023)