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.
Terry Mahlon Flannery Terry Mahlon Flannery, 61, a lifelong Fayette County resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home in rural Fayette County. One of eight children of William Hargis and Frances Elizabeth VanWinkle Flannery, Terry was born November 27, 1961 in Fayette County and graduated from Connersville High School in 1980. Terry was […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Gertrude A. Mays Gertrude A. Mays age 93 of Richmond died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Reid Health after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1930, View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Robert “Bob” L. McCormick Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 79, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Carver and Beula Magdalene (Walker) McCormick. Bob graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Tout, in 1965. (She lovingly […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Shirley Ann Staggs Shirley Ann Staggs, 82, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1941 in Anderson, IN, a daughter of the late Cleo W. Lawson and Lois R. (husband: Earl) Thompson. Shirley graduated from Markleville High School in 1957. She worked as a custodian for […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Justin Ray Dobbs Justin Ray Dobbs passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023, at the age of 33. Justin was born on March 4, 1990, in Connersville, the View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Michael “Mike” Steven Parker Michael “Mike” Steven Parker 72 of Richmond passed away on November 25, 2023. He was born October 7, 1951, in Indianapolis to Thurman Wesley and View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Richard Eugene Gifford RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard Eugene Gifford, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home. Born September 27, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Lillian Long Gifford, Richard was a life-long resident of Richmond. He retired from Wayne Works after 39 years of service in the Maintenance Department. Richard was a […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Herman Wayne Lewis Reverend Herman Wayne Lewis, 91, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. The son of George Dewey and Beatrice C. Blevins Lewis, Wayne was born in Connersville on December 31, 1932 and received his Bachelor of Science in Theology from Baptist Bible College of Springfield, Missouri in […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Debra Walton Debra L. Walton, age 65, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2023. Debbie was born on May 20, 1958, in Connersville, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Sterlie Roy Dishman Sterlie Roy Dishman, 84, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born November 1, 1939 in Slickford, KY to the late Oakley and Ola Dishman. Sterlie retired from Gentry’s Cabinet Shop in Anderson in 2004 after 42 years of service. He was a former member […] — (Posted November 26, 2023)
Doris Ward Doris Ward, age 86, passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on April 11, 1937, the beloved daughter of Lee and Josephine (Loschiavo) Miller. Mother of Franklin (Kathy) Ward and Debra Ward; Grandmother of Nicki, Alex, Kelly, Emily, Joey, Brian, Julie and Amy with Noe; Great-Grandmother of Kain with Hope, Katie, Charlie, Jasmine, […] — (Posted November 26, 2023)
Michael “Mickie” W. Mann Michael “Mickie” W. Mann, 80, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Marie (McClurg) Mann. Mickie graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1961 […] — (Posted November 26, 2023)
Cole Phelps NEW CASTLE- Cole Spencer Phelps, 15, passed away Thursday morning November 23, 2023 at his home in New Castle while surrounded by his loving family.  Cole was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 24, 2008.  He attended New Castle Middle School. Cole was always thoughtful of others and made the lives of the people […] — (Posted November 25, 2023)
Matthew Smith      Matthew Smith, 29, passed away on Wednesday, November 22 in Danville, Kentucky, where he had lived for the past several months.    Matthew was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 11, 1994, the son of Brian L. and Angela S. Perry Smith.    Matthew attended Northeastern High School. He was a free spirit […] — (Posted November 25, 2023)
William Leon Morrison William Leon Morrison, born July 15, 1940, passed away November 22, 2023 after a five-month battle with cancer. Leon is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 61 years, his children Lesa (Dave) Wilson and Michael (Cathy) Morrison, grandchildren Patrick, Danny and Macy Morrison and Tom and Elizabeth Wilson, and his sister Anita (Rodney) Miller. He […] — (Posted November 25, 2023)
Steve Francis Vitels Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted November 25, 2023)
Deborah F. Terry Deborah F. Terry age 73 of Eaton (Lakengren), Ohio died suddenly Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Kettering Health in Eaton. Born on July 11, 1950, in Louisville, KY she was the daughter of the late Martin P. & Dorothy Mae (Saam) McCue, IV. A 1968 graduate of Ursuline Academy High School in Louisville, Kentucky and […] — (Posted November 24, 2023)
William Morrison William Leon Morrison, born July 15, 1940, passed away November 22, 2023 after a five-month battle with cancer. Leon is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 61 years, his children Lesa (Dave) Wilson and Michael (Cathy) Morrison, grandchildren Patrick, Danny and Macy Morrison and Tom and Elizabeth Wilson, and his sister Anita (Rodney) Miller. He […] — (Posted November 24, 2023)
Janet Sebring Janet Lee Sebring, age 84, passed away peacefully November 23, 2023. She was born in Wayne, Michigan on July 11, 1939 to William Tyler, Sr. and Ida Lee (Waugh) Tyler. Janet was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School and she married her high school sweetheart, Phillip Earl Sebring on November 21, 1959.   Phil […] — (Posted November 24, 2023)
Ronald “Ron” L. Smith MARION, Ind. – Ronald L. Smith, age 80, of Marion, Indiana, and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, November 24, 2023, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana. Born June 8, 1943, in Frankfort, Indiana, to William R. and Clara Johnson Smith, Ron lived in the Richmond area most of his life. He […] — (Posted November 24, 2023)
Patrick Paul Helms Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted November 24, 2023)
Kristina Butler Kristina (Goodpaster) Butler, 50 of New Castle passed away November 22, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born May 12, 1973, to Harold Goodpaster Jr & Bethel “Gail” (Thomas) Hastings. Kristina was a 1991 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She […] — (Posted November 24, 2023)
James Anthony Hiatt RICHMOND, Ind. – James Anthony Hiatt, age 37, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born October 13, 1986, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Evelyn Irvin Hiatt, James was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. James enjoyed art, especially painting, music of all kinds, […] — (Posted November 23, 2023)
Michael Sherwood Michael Lee Sherwood passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 21, 2023, at Reid Health in Connersville at the age of 51. He was born in View full obituary — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Carolyn Sue Wood RICHMOND, IN–, Carolyn Sue Wood, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Brickyard surrounded by her loving family. Born January 21, 1941, in Connersville, Indiana to Dwight and Ann Gulley Sheehy, Carolyn lived most of her life in this community. She worked in the office […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Travis Allen Means Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Mary Gledell Huse Mary Gladell Huse, 81, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2023 at Indiana University Health, Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born September 5, 1942 in Mt. Summit to the late Orville Jess and Florine (Brown) Hoots. A 1960 graduate of Lewisville High School, Mary worked at Western Electric in Indianapolis. She […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Allen King Allen King, 100, of New Castle, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Addison Place. He was born in Connersville to Frank and Blanche (Turner) King on April 7, 1923. He is survived by a nephew, James Wilch, nieces Mary Miller and Janet Feldman, great nieces and nephews, Franey Miller, Caleb Miller Jr., Henry Feldman, […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Kenneth Brown Kenneth Brown, age, 75 of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born March 1, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter K. & Goldus (Marlow) Brown. Kenny was a lively person and enjoyed life to its fullest. He was ornery and enjoyed aggravating those close to […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
James Winn James William Winn, known as Jimmie Bill to close family, passed away after a long illness on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home in Greens Fork, IN. He was 85 years old. James was born on November 17, 1937, in Dunkirk, Indiana to Ivan C. Winn and Betty G. (Stanton) Winn. His family moved […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)