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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Judy L. Berry
Judy L. (Via) Berry, 79 of Brookville, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New Lebanon, Ohio. She was born on April 7, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Ludy) Via. Judy was a retired bus driver for […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Mark Edgar Brunton Sr.
Mark Edgar Brunton Sr. was a loving Christian, father, grandfather, husband, and family man. He was born October 30, 1943 in Richmond, IN to David and Beatrice (née Adams). Raised in Richmond and with deep family roots in the area, he resided in Wayne County most of his life. He died November 18, 2023 at […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis
Ruth Ann Rigsbee Willis, 89, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1933 in Manilla, IN, a daughter of the late Emerson and Mildred Hester Rigsbee. A 1951 graduate of Shelbyville High School, Ruth Ann attended Jordan College of Music […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Patricia Louise Rankin
Patricia Louise (Weisbrod) Rankin passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Rankin. Pat and Keith were married 69 loving years at the time of his passing. She is survived by four children – Denise Ward (Whiteland), Darrell (Sherry) Rankin (Centerville), Cindy (Joe) Fox, (Zionsville) and Steven […] — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Garlin E Bryant
Garlin E. Bryant, age 97, of Liberty, Indiana passed away on Monday November 20, 2023 at Whitewater Commons surrounded by his loving family. Garlin was View full obituary — (Posted November 22, 2023)
Brent Powell
RICHMOND- Brent Douglas Powell, 41, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Sunday November 19th, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Brent was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 27th, 1982, to Thomas and Wanda (French) Powell. He attended Richmond High School and worked at various area restaurants as a waiter. He […] — (Posted November 21, 2023)
James E. Holland
James E. Holland passed away at Reid Health on November 20th, 2023. He was born on November 24th, 1981, in Richmond, IN to Beverly Edwards View full obituary — (Posted November 21, 2023)
Charles “Charlie” J. Ramsey
RICHMOND, Ind. – Charles “Charlie” J. Ramsey, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born January 16, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to Canada and Callie Townsend Ramsey, Charlie was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from Belden in 1998, after working there for 36 years […] — (Posted November 21, 2023)