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.
Ronnie “Big Ron” Daugherty Ronnie Daugherty “Big Ron” was born September 11, 1970 and passed away on February 27, 2025, due to complications at Reid Health Hospital. Ronnie loved View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Rita Mae Mayberry Obituary pending… Arrangements pending… View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Vicki Juanita Tackett Vicki Juanita Tackett, 72, of Connersville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A daughter of Bruce Emerson and Lena Irene Sleet, Vicki was born August 28, 1952, in Connersville. In February of 1981, Vicki married Joner Tackett in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Tackett survives. Vicki worked in quality control at Philco Ford. […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Wayne McKinney Wayne McKinney, (83), of Richmond, Indiana and Brickyard Healthcare Muncie Care Center, Muncie, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Kendrica Reed Kendrica Reed, 38, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born June 27, 1986 in Lancaster, South Caroline to Addison Patterson View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon, 63, passed from this life at home in Winter Garden, Florida, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, the youngest of six children of the late Randall G. and Barbara A. (Bailey) […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Jeffrey Allen Smith Jeffrey Allen Smith, 54, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Koweba View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Elmer Logan Elmer Logan, 84, of New Castle, IN passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025, at the Willows of New Castle. The son of Osville and Audie Mae Logan, he was born on April 8, 1940, in Byrdstown, TN.  A life-long resident of New Castle, he was employed at Brooks Foods in Mt Summit for over […] — (Posted March 2, 2025)
David Mettert NEW LISBON-  David Edward Mettert, 84, passed away early Thursday morning February 27, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Earl Newton and Kathryn (Waltz) Mettert, David was born at home in Mooreland, Indiana on October 18, 1940.  A graduate of Mooreland High School, David enlisted in the United States […] — (Posted March 2, 2025)
Wilma Alberta Fellows CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Wilma A. Fellows, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, died Friday, February 28, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 11, 1932, to Albert J. and Lenna L. Hunt Price, Wilma spent most of her life in the Richmond and Connersville area. Wilma enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking, and jigsaw puzzles. In 1956, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Doshia May Evitts Doshia May Evitts, 75, of Connersville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Reid Health of Richmond, surrounded by her family. A daughter of Alonzo and Marie Bennett Smith, Doshia was born October 6, 1949, in Pineville, Kentucky. On May 22, 1965, Doshia married James Earl Evitts in Connersville. Mr. Evitts passed away February 3, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Dorothea Oakes Dorothea L. Oakes, 91, of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully in her home at the Leland Legacy Suites Assisted Living in Richmond, IN on February 28, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1934 in Cambridge City to Harold Russell and Eva May (Weaver) Kenworthy and lived all of her life in Cambridge City and […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Illa Faye Hedrick Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Janet Baker Janet Baker, 72, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie She was born October 23, 1952 in New Castle to the late Caleb and Edith (Morgan) Slagle. A graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Janet retired from Foam Rubber Corp. She enjoyed […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Gina Yvonne Bowers Gina Yvonne Bowers, age 68, of Middletown, OH passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center in Versailles, OH. She was born August 24, 1956 in Middletown to the late James A. and Lutresia (Vickers) Parker. Gina enjoyed gardening, adored flowers; and listening to folk music. In addition to […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Wilma Fellows CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Wilma A. Fellows, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, died Friday, February 28, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 11, 1932, to Albert J. and Lenna L. Hunt Price, Wilma spent most of her life in the Richmond and Connersville area. Wilma enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking, and jigsaw puzzles. In 1956, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Mary Lu Welsh Mary Lu Welsh passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born March 24, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa. After graduating from St. Catherine’s University in View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Danny L. Holmes, Jr. Danny L. Holmes, Jr., 58, of Chesterfield, passed away from complications of a stroke on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent of Anderson. Danny loved to help others and was an organ donor. A son of Danny L. Holmes Sr. and Mary Hines Holmes, Danny was born December 31, 1966, in Connersville. He […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Deborah Karen Martin Deborah Karen Martin, age 75, of Eaton, Ohio—and formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, and Kingsport, Tennessee— a beacon of joy and elegance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio following a brief and hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 9, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, […] — (Posted February 28, 2025)
William Sanford Minor William Sanford Minor born March 10, 1955, was a loving grandfather; father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. William was known to most as “Bubby’ View full obituary — (Posted February 28, 2025)
Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon, 63, passed from this life at home in Winter Garden, Florida, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, the youngest of six children of the late Randall G. and Barbara A. (Bailey) […] — (Posted February 28, 2025)
William Aras Kellar II William Aras Kellar II 77 of Richmond passed away due to a battle with cancer on February 26, 2025. He was born February 17, 1948, View full obituary — (Posted February 28, 2025)
Deborah Tevis Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 28, 2025)
Joshua Dean West Joshua Dean West, 41, of Connersville, went to Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Brickyard of Richmond, surrounded by his family. The son of Edgar Dean and Betty Lou Isaacs West, Josh was born May 25, 1983, in Richmond. Josh was a skilled mechanic and loved to work on cars. In his leisure […] — (Posted February 28, 2025)
Jack Hines It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Hines, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, who joined the heavenly choir on February 24, 2025. Jack, a charismatic and loving soul, was born on August 30, 1924, in Anderson, Indiana. His life was a testament to the biblical verse, “Let […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)
Shelly Rillaerts On February 22, 2025, Shelly Rillaerts, loving wife, mother, and Oma, passed away at the age of 58. Shelly was born on July 27, 1966, in New Castle, Indiana to Delmar G. and Jane (Chesher) McCaslin. Shelly spent her childhood and school-age years in New Castle, IN. In 2009, Shelly received her RN from Ivy […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)
Ronald Gross Ronald Gross, 88, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born January 22, 1937 in Booneville, Kentucky the son of Clarence and Hattie (Anderson) Gross.  Ronald was a timber buyer, sawmill operator and he sold timber all over the world. He joined the Carthage […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)
Judith C. Seifert Judith “Judy” Catherine Seifert passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Reid Hospital following a brief illness.   Judy was born January 15, 1942 to Raymond Hamilton Hoth and Angela Catherine Hoth in Waverly, Iowa.  Judy was 1 of three children, growing up with 2 older brothers.   Judy […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)
Teresa Kay Sams Teresa Kay Sams, 69, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Arbor Trace of Richmond, surrounded by her family. She had been a resident there for three years. A daughter of Ralph and Clovis Dixon Caudill, Teresa was born January 1, 1956, in Connersville, and graduated from Connersville […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)
Betty Jean Gray Betty J. Gray, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Henry Community Health. She was born on June 9, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Floyd L. and Anna J. (Wolfe) Kessler. A 1964 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Betty worked at Perfect Circle in Hagerstown for […] — (Posted February 27, 2025)