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.
Paul Leon Tabor Paul Leon Tabor, 92, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1931 in New Castle to the late Luther and Bertha (Pelfrey) Tabor. A devout Christian, Paul Leon showed everyone nothing but love and taught the love of God as well. He wanted nothing more than […] — (Posted December 16, 2023)
Rex William Anderson Rex William Anderson, 87, of New Castle, died Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at Willows of New Castle. He was born on November 28, 1936, in Worden, Illinois, the second son of the late Worden K. and Vera G. (Dorr) Anderson. After graduating from High School in Worden, Rex enlisted in the US Army in […] — (Posted December 15, 2023)
Gilbert C. Kerney Gilbert “Gil” Charles Kerney, passed away on December 13, 2023, at the age of 81, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Wicker); children, Lance and Andria; grandchildren, Leann, Megan and Kyle; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Bertha Manning of Winchester, Delmar Lee of Fort Wayne and Phillip of Florida; many nieces and […] — (Posted December 15, 2023)
Kathleen McKee RICHMOND, Ind. – Kathleen McKee, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 28, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, to Owen and Iva Sargent Burdette, Kathleen lived in this area most of her adult life. She worked as supervisor of linens at Reid Health. Kathleen enjoyed putting jigsaw […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Allen Eugene Shaeffer Allen Eugene Shaeffer, age 67, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his residence.  Born on August 1, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Paul Franklin “Frank” & Joyce Ann (Eby) Shaeffer.   Allen worked at L&M Products in Eaton, Ohio for 47 years.  He loved tractors, fire trucks and […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Alice Chew NEW CASTLE- Alice Jean Chew, 91, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana. Alice Jean was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 27th, 1932, to the late Clyde and Myrtle (Black) Austin. She grew up in the New Lisbon area and graduated with […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Kurt L. Allbaugh Kurt L. Allbaugh, age 68, passed away on Friday December 8, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on December 6, 1955 to Dean Allbaugh and Delores Duncan Sexton. Kurt is preceded in death by his mother and brother Keith Allbaugh. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday December 18, 2023 at […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Lawanna Mae Williams RICHMOND, IN – Lawanna Mae Williams, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana. Born October 1, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Floyd and Clara Juanita Stone Baker, Lawanna was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Centerville High School, […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Gary Lee Browning Gary Lee Browning, 71, passed away December 13, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. The only child of Everrett Lee Browning and Mary Ann Ruth Stovall Browning, Gary was born in Fayette County, Indiana on December 2, 1952. Gary severed his county in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. On November 14, 1978, Gary […] — (Posted December 14, 2023)
Abimael Juarez Gomez OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted December 13, 2023)
Lillian Marie Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Lillian Marie Williams, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community surrounded by her family. Lillian was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 21, 1929. Lillian lived at Wernle’s Children’s Home for several years before being adopted as a child by Irvin and Margaret Hamilton of […] — (Posted December 13, 2023)
Daisy Mae Jones CENTERVILLE, IN– Daisy Mae Jones, age 83, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. Born November 14, 1940, in Frankfort, Kentucky to Raymond and Sylvia Isaacs Collins, Daisy lived most of her life in this community. She was a high school graduate and worked as a teacher’s aide and […] — (Posted December 13, 2023)
Judy Dick CAMBRIDGE CITY- Judy Dick, 82, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning December 9, 2023 from Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana.     Judy was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 27, 1940. The daughter of the late Jeanette L. (Keihn) Jones and stepdaughter of Owen E. Jones, she was […] — (Posted December 13, 2023)
Dorothy Buchanan Dorothy Ann Buchanan passed away at Antelope Valley Medical Center on November 29, 2023. She was born April 3, 1950 in New Madrid, Missouri, the View full obituary — (Posted December 13, 2023)
Robert Edward Nocton Robert Edward Nocton, age 98, of Williamsburg, Indiana passed away Monday December 11, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 6, 1925 to Michael Joseph and Elizabeth Jane (Mitchell) Nocton. Robert was a United States WW II Navy veteran and worked as a dairy farmer. He […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Joseph “Joe” R. Shelley Joseph “Joe” R. Shelley, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday December 10, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Martha (Smith) Shelley. Joe graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1964. At age 17 he enlisted in the United States […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Alvin “Al” George Wehrley RICHMOND, IN– Alvin “Al” George Wehrley, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Reid Health. Born August 30, 1952, in Eaton, Ohio, to Harold and Florence Storer Wehrley, Al lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and attended Central Christian Church. Al […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Holly R. Sparks Holly Renee Sparks, 37, of Richmond, died at her home on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in Winchester on December 23, 1985 to James Robert and Jeannette I. (Holliday) Swoveland. She lived most of her life in the Richmond area. She attended Maxville Christian church and Open Arms Church. Holly had been employed […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Jack Edwin Viano IN– Jack Edwin Viano, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Arbor Trace Senior Living. Born November 19, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edwin Gritton, Aldo Viano and Blanche Schmalahus Viano, Jack came to this community in 2013. He was a computer programmer at Irwin Publishing Company and had worked as […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Achie Russell Achie Russell, 87, of Brownsville passed away December 11, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. One of five children of Emery and Demi Harrison Russell, Achie was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 9, 1936. On June 1, 1957 Achie married the former Annie Benton in Lester Rose’s house in Springersville. Mrs. Russell survives. […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Louis Joseph Heeb Louis J. Heeb or “Joe”, as he was known by many, departed this life on December 10, 2023 at home surrounded by friends and loved ones, just as he had wanted. A life long resident of Connersville, he was born September 2, 1941 in Connersville, Indiana. His parents were Louis J. Heeb, Sr. and Louise […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Norma Query STRAUGHN- Norma Jean (Kautz) Query, 90, passed away Sunday evening December 10, 2023 at her home while surrounded by her love ones.  A daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Ostermeier) Kautz, Norma was born in Henry County, Indiana on February 23, 1933. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County and grew up on […] — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Robert Vosmeier Robert “Bobby” Edward Vosmeier passed away on December 9th, 2023. He was born on December 15th, 1952, in Richmond, IN, the son of Edward Vosmeier View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Barbara J. Corman Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2023)
Robert (Bob) Mercer Robert (Bob) Mercer, age 91, born in Miamisburg, Ohio on July 16,1932, the son of Charles and Verna Mercer. He passed on December 8, 2023 at Reid Health under the care of Hospice. He was a Korean War veteran. He worked for Dayton–Walther steel, Natco factory and retired from Mosey Mfg. He married Phyllis Newman […] — (Posted December 11, 2023)
Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale Linda Darlene (Benedict) Massengale, 73, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born August 14, 1950 in New Castle to the late John and Hilda (Windmiller) Benedict. The youngest of the Benedict Clan, Linda was born and raised in the Benedict Home on […] — (Posted December 11, 2023)
Charles Stephen Thompson Charles Stephen “Steve” Thompson, 62, of Liberty passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Reid Health of Richmond. One of two children of Lloyd Stephen and Beverly Rose Herman Thompson, Steve was born September 2, 1961 in Greenfield, Ohio. A U.S. Army veteran, Steve served his country during the post-Vietnam war era. On January 13, […] — (Posted December 11, 2023)
Earl Thomas Steele Earl Thomas Steele departed this life and went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday December 9, 2023, at Reid Health in Connersville at View full obituary — (Posted December 11, 2023)
Daniel Jones Daniel Jones, 85, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Brookville, Indiana. One of three sons of Elcer and Eddie Margret Fox Jones, Daniel was born on February 25, 1938 in Metamora, Indiana. He spent his school years between Peppertown and Beuna […] — (Posted December 11, 2023)
David Douglas Gray David Douglas Gray, age 54, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.  Born on August 29, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Paul David & Barbara Sue (Conn) Gray.   David graduated in 1988 from Eaton High School.  He had worked at the West Manchester Fire Department, […] — (Posted December 10, 2023)