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.
Sandra “Sandy” Shipley Sandra “Sandy” Shipley, 70, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 19, 1953, in Tennessee to Phyllis (Padgett) Hannon. Sandy was a kind lady who enjoyed being around and socializing with everyone. She was very family oriented and would do anything for her children […] — (Posted December 8, 2023)
Brock Shipley Brock Shipley, 48, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1975, in New Castle to Larry and Sandra (Purnell) Shipley. He was a handy man and could work on anything. Brock always dreamed of owning a Harley Davidson. Brock is survived by his […] — (Posted December 8, 2023)
Tracy Fortman CAMBRIDGE CITY- Tracy Lyn Fortman, age 50, passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. Born on February 4, 1973, she was a life-long resident of Cambridge City. Tracy was a graduate of Lincoln High School and went on to achieve a Master’s Degree from Ball State University in dietetics. She was a beloved […] — (Posted December 8, 2023)
Karin Heflin Karin R. Heflin, 81, of Cambridge City, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. She was born on February 11, 1942 in New Castle to Franklin and Mary Alice (Moore) Scott. Karin lived her entire life in this area and was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Edwin Jules Sloan Edwin Jules Sloan, 76, of New Castle, passed away in his home (per his request) with his family by his side, and his wife sweetly kissing his cheeks as he entered his eternal home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born August 6, 1947 in Henry County, a son of the late Edwin and […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Ronald Lee Jones Ronald Lee Jones, 82, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1941 in New Castle a son of the late, James Floyd and Vera Ella (Armantrout) Jones. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ronald loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping, […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Elsie Lathery Elsie Lathery, 81 of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1942 in View full obituary — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Constance “Connie” Jennings Titak In Loving Memory of Constance “Connie” Jennings Titak Constance “Connie” Jennings Titak, 69, of Carmel, IN, gracefully departed this world on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after bravely battling Lewy Body Dementia. Born on March 26, 1954, to the effervescent Gloria and the steadfast Richard “Dick” Jennings in New Castle, IN, Connie […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Lisa Ann Tarvin Lisa Ann Tarvin, 64, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 3, 2023 while visiting her family in Livingston, Texas. She was born April 7, 1959 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, one of three children of Donald and Jacqueline Fay Ford and was a graduate of Caroll High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. On November […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Benjamin Pineda Benjamin Pineda, born May 23, 2008 passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 15. Ben was born with Hunter’s Syndrome and though he lived a difficult life, he brought great joy and light to many people. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Edna Faye Mikesell RICHMOND, IN– Edna Faye Mikesell, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be home with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Reid Health. Born May 8, 1934, in Monroe County, West Virginia, to Walden and Anna May Miller Wickline, Edna lived most of her adult life in this community. She was a graduate […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
Wesley Grubbs NEW CASTLE- Wesley Grubbs, 63, passed away late Sunday afternoon December 3rd, 2023, at Countryside Manor Health & Living in Anderson, Indiana A son of the late Elmer and Perley Grubbs, Wesley was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 18, 1960. He was a lifelong resident of Henry County. Wesley enjoyed all sports and […] — (Posted December 7, 2023)
MIchele M Ross Michele M. Ross passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 52. She was born in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Shirley A. Carson Shirley A. Carson was born in Richmond, Indiana to Martha and Nelson Eaton on January 24, 1937. She had been ill for a while and succumbed to her plight on December 1, 2023, at the age of 86 at Reid Hospital under Hospice care. She was predeceased by both parents Martha and Nelson Eaton, spouse […] — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Sharron Leeka Sharron Leeka, 63, of Spiceland, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home in Spiceland. She was born on September 24, 1960, in Rushville to the late Robert and Shirley (Luellen) Lane. She was a 1979 graduate of Tri High School, she worked at Ivy Tech as an administrative assistant. Sharron loved spending […] — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Benito Vargas Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Jason Wayne Estep Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Carolyn Walker Carolyn Walker, 75, a resident of New Castle and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Stonebrook Rehab Center in New Castle. She was born October 19, 1948 in Levittown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Pauline (Rishko) Walker. She retired after 20 years from Philadelphia Senior Center where she worked as […] — (Posted December 6, 2023)
Janet “Marlene” Jester Janet “Marlene” Jester of Losantville died peacefully at home on December 4, 2023. Marlene was born to Myron Elliott and Rachel (Manifold) Elliott on April 29, 1946, in New Castle Indiana. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Phillip, her two sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne (Joyce) and Troy (Rebecca), her 6 grandchildren: Kennedy, […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Braxley Raine Belt Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Christopher Lee Clarke Christopher Lee Clarke, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, peacefully joined the Lord on Sunday, December 03, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born View full obituary — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Barbara Ann Day Barbara Ann Day, 60, of Connersville passed away December 3, 2023 at Reid Hospital, Richmond. Barbara overcame several obstacles throughout her life including living over forty years longer than doctors predicted as well as becoming a mother. A daughter of Harlen and Diana Foreman Bostic, Barbara was born in Connersville on September 22, 1963 and […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
George Donald Hendrickson George Donald Hendrickson passed away peacefully on 30 November 2023, at the age of 100, in Great Falls, Montana. Known to many as ‘Don’ or ‘Pat’ (on account of his St. Patrick’s Day birthday), he was born in Connersville to Edgar and Mildred (nee Sheard) Hendrickson on 17 March 1923 as the third of what […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Michael Ray McFarland Michael Ray McFarland, age 65, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Walter Sparks, Jr.      Walter Sparks, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday night, December 1, at Brickyard Golden Living in Richmond.    He was born in Richmond, Kentucky on December 19, 1943, the son of Walter Sparks, Sr. and Dixie Hoover Sparks Schankel.    Walter served honorably in Germany with the US Army, where he was […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Rev. Robert Merrill Brock Rev. Robert Merrill Brock, 82, of New Castle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon, December 3, 2023. Bob was a Missionary Statesman, a gifted Bible teacher and preacher, a prayer warrior, a spiritual hero to many, and a light to all who knew him. He was born on August […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
David “Dave” Gerrit Anderson   David “Dave” Gerrit Anderson, age 63, of New Paris, Ohio, died unexpectedly at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  Born on April 18, 1960 in Englewood, New Jersey, son of the late Gerrit M. & Jeanne (Oser) Anderson.   Dave was employed at Henny Penny in Eaton, Ohio.  Member of […] — (Posted December 5, 2023)
Sheryl A. Wesley With heavy hearts but grateful spirits, we celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman, Sheryl Wesley, who has transitioned to her heavenly home at the age of 77. Her life was a testament to unwavering faith, boundless love, and the profound joy found in family. For six decades, she walked hand in hand with her […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Jeffrey Allen Gallaher Jeffrey Allen Gallaher, age 55 of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Vancrest of Eaton. Jeffrey was born on May 27, 1968, in Dayton, Ohio and was a 1986 graduate of Tri County North High School in Lewisburg. Following high school, he attended Sinclair Community College, the University of Dayton, and the International […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Phyllis J. Fraley Phyllis J. Fraley, 89 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 30 at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN. Mrs. Fraley was born on June 22, 1934, to Walter and Edith Frame in Greensfork, IN. She was united in marriage to Russell Fraley on Dec 1, 1951 in Richmond IN where she lived her […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)