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.
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)
Virginia Vaughn Virginia Lee Vaughn passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on January 23, 1944, in Connersville, IN, the View full obituary — (Posted December 17, 2023)
Nancy Houchins Nancy Houchins, 80, of Spiceland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at Hancock Regional Health. She was born August 11, 1943 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Dale and Edna (Flannigan) Ellis. A 1962 graduate of Lewisville High School, Nancy married Eddie Houchins the same year. Their union brought four children, and Nancy very much […] — (Posted December 16, 2023)
Frederick C. Ford, Jr. Frederick C. Ford, Jr., 89, a resident of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Waters of New Castle. He was born May 25, 1934 in New Castle to the late Frederick C. and Rosemond (Pride) Ford, Sr. Fred retired from ABB Corp (formerly Westinghouse) in Muncie […] — (Posted December 16, 2023)
Joe Kenneth Ryan Lee Joe Kenneth Ryan Lee, 88, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, December 15, 2023, at The Waters of New Castle. Joe was born on January 6, 1935, in Slickford, Kentucky, a son of the late Thomas Harrison and Liza Anna (Guffey) Lee. In October 1954, Joe enlisted in the US Army […] — (Posted December 16, 2023)
Jerry Focht RICHMOND- Jerry William Focht, 60, passed away at his home in Richmond on Tuesday December 12, 2023.  A son of the late Charles William and Shiela G. (Clevenger) Focht, Jerry was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 12, 1963.  Jerry had lived in Florida where he drove a truck hauling oranges but has lived most […] — (Posted December 16, 2023)
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)