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.
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)
Sue Ellen Ross In Loving Memory of Sue Ellen Ross Sue Ellen Ross, aged 78, of Liberty, went home to be with the lord on December 2, 2023. View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Nancy Joan Franklin Nancy J. Franklin “Joan,” age 91, of Liberty Indiana, passed away on December 3, 2023. Nancy was born on February 13, 1932, in Liberty, the View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Jeanette Collins Jeanette Collins, age 92, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Daniel “Dan” Steven Dooley RICHMOND, In. – Daniel “Dan” Steven Dooley, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dan had lost his beloved wife, Viki, in 2022, so it brings great comfort to his family knowing that he and Viki are together again. His passing was also on his mother’s […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Donald E. Rygelski Donald E. Rygelski, age 83, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 16, 1940 to John and Helen (Misak) Rygelski. Don graduated from Penn State University, with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1960. He is a United States Army veteran, actively serving between 1963-1965. […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Pauline Wiggins Pauline Wiggins, 94 of Liberty passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1929 in Metamora, Indiana to the late Ervin View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Bob C. Van Pelt Robert C. “Bob” 78 of Richmond died Sunday December 3, 2023 at Reid Health. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon, View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Charles William “Chuck” Hammons Jr Defiance, OH– Charles William Hammons, Jr., age 67, of Defiance, Ohio, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Community Health Professional Hospice Center. Born October 20, 1956, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Charles Hammons, Sr. and Wilma Jean Owens Hammons, Chuck lived most of his life in this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Damita Jo Burden OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted December 3, 2023)
Jim “Crash” Favorite       James P. “Crash” Favorite, 60, of Centerville, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 1, at Reid Health.     He was born on August 25, 1963, in Elkhart, Indiana to James Rodney & Marcia Kay Van Tyle Favorite. Jim graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1981.    Jim formerly worked for Kabert Industries. […] — (Posted December 3, 2023)
Margaret E Rains Margaret Ellen Rains age 83, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Henry County Community Health Hospital in New Castle, Indiana. She was born January 22, 1940, in Keno, Kentucky to the late Lloyd and Lena (Keith) Wilson. Margaret married the love of her life Donald Rains in September of 1956 and […] — (Posted December 2, 2023)