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.
Tracy Lynn Ihrig   Tracy Lynn Ihrig, age 42 of Hamilton, OH passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born March 27, 1981 in Oxford, OH daughter of George Ihrig and Linda (Channell) Greye. She attended Talawanda Schools in which she was in the choir, band, and cheerleading. When she was younger she enjoyed showing in 4h at […] — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Jeremy Sams Jeremy Allen Sams, age 46, of Connersville passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond on January 8, 2024. Jeremy was born on April 30, 1977 View full obituary — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Ruth Williams Ruth Williams, age 92, of Eaton, died Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. Ruth retired from The Register-Herald in Eaton after 60 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, James.   Survived by one sister, Nellie Fudge of Eaton; two sons, Joe Williams and Steve (Candy) Williams both […] — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Charles Dufour, Jr. Charles Wesley Dufour 57, of Connersville, formally from St. Petersburg, Florida, completed his artful journey here and started anew in the peace and solitude of View full obituary — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Sharon Sue (Slettvet) Thompson Sharon Sue (Slettvet) Thompson, 67, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born April 24, 1956 in New Castle to the late Archie and Thelma Irene (Smith) Slettvet. Sharon enjoyed playing volleyball in her younger years and was a huge Andy Griffith fan. She enjoyed being […] — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Robert Turner Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted January 11, 2024)
Randy G Selby Randy G Selby, age 79, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Robert Bledsoe A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. View full obituary — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Larry J Estridge Larry J. Estridge went home with the Lord on January 8, 2024, at Heritage House of Connersville, at the age of 74. Larry was the View full obituary — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Ernest Leroy Swoveland Ernest Leroy Swoveland, passed away January, 9, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1929 in Stoney Creek Township, Indiana, a son of the late Walter and Gladys (Brown) Swoveland. Ernest was a lifelong farmer, resident of rural Henry County and member of the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren. He was Past […] — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Janice Shute       Janice I. Shute, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday evening, January 8, with family at her side.     She was born on July 2, 1933 in Richmond, Indiana to Leslie M. and Pearl Coffman Shute. She was raised in Williamsburg, where she participated in Girl Scouts, 4-H, and attended Williamsburg High School. […] — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Michael Pryor Michael Pryor,51, of New Castle passed away Monday January 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1972 in Muncie, Indiana to Gene Pryor and Toni Loser. Michael was a contractor most of his life. That was his passion and he loved turning something old into something beautiful. He also worked for […] — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Ralph G. Tharp GREENS FORK, IN– Ralph G. Tharp, age 75, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born October 8, 1948, in Union City, Indiana, to Raymond and Glenda Mann Tharp, Ralph lived most of his life in Greens Fork. He was a 1966 graduate of Whitewater High School and was a longtime employee of […] — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Stephen Elijah Pennington Stephen Elijah Pennington was called home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Richmond, IN on January 30, 1955 to Alice Pauline (Miller) and Elijah Houston Pennington. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1973 and went on to work for PRC Recording, Design & Manufacturing, Absocold and Johnson Metal Products. Steve was […] — (Posted January 10, 2024)
Phillip Todd Bailey Phillip Todd Bailey 45 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2024. He was born July 12, 1978, in Richmond to Donald and Annabelle View full obituary — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Sarah Rose Thorman Sarah Rose Thorman, 35, of Richmond, Indiana died unexpectedly in her sleep on January 7th, 2024. She was born and raised in Richmond and Centerville, View full obituary — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Dearl Herbert Dearl Herbert of New Castle passed away Sunday January 7, 2024. Rose CIty Funeral Home directors and staff are honored to serve the Herbert family. — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Beverley Diane Sidwell Beverly Diane Sidwell, 68, of New Castle, formerly Longview Texas passed away Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Willows Nursing Home. She was born December 20, 1955, in New Castle IN, the daughter of Bill and Mary (Kidd) Sidwell. Diane is survived by her sister, Iris Hughes of Shelbyville, brother Bill and Terri Sidwell Jr. of […] — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Joan Annette Mobley Joan “Annette” (McGaughey) Mobley, 65, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, January 6, 2024, at home. She was born on August 24, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Ray and Helen McGaughey. Annette was a homemaker, artist, paralegal, published author, truck driver, and, most importantly, a mom, nana, and friend. […] — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Patricia A. Groff Patricia A. Groff age 83 of Richmond died on January 8, 2024, at Arbor Trace. She was born June 6, 1940, in Andersson to Everett View full obituary — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Virginia Nick Virginia Nick, age 82, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Peter Leroy Wehrley Peter Leroy Wehrley, age 65, passed away at his residence on January 7, 2024. He was born July 19, 1958, the son of Roaul C. View full obituary — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Christopher James Pflum Christopher James Pflum, 59, of Connersville passed away on December 29, 2023 at his residence. One of five children of Lowell and Phyllis Ash Pflum, Christopher was born on July 5, 1964 in Connersville and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1982. He was employed at Visteon in Connersville for nine years […] — (Posted January 9, 2024)
Ronald Parker Ronald Parker, age 81, of Liberty passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2024. Ronald was born on October 20, 1942, in Lexington View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Jeffrey A. Raper Jeffrey A. Raper, age 46 of Richmond, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1977 in Richmond to Mark Raper and Patricia Raper Drook. Jeffrey lived in Richmond most of his life and was a Richmond High School graduate. He worked for Johns Manville and loved […] — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Ronald “Ron” Eugene Moore RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald “Ron” Eugene Moore, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at Reid Health. Born July 15, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ronald Leon and Laura Smythe Moore, Ron was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 1981 graduate of Centerville High School and was a bail […] — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Alden Lewis Cross OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Iyanna Scammahorn A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Carl L Jones Carl L. Jones, age 78, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle. He was born April 25, 1945, in Somerset, Kentucky to the late James Lee & Helen Jones – Grear. Carl was an avid car & truck man and loved attending car shows. He knew every […] — (Posted January 8, 2024)
Franklin E Logan Franklin E Logan “Himer”, Dad, Grandfather, the biggest mama’s boy known to man, and proud divorcee of Laurel Indiana; had enough of this corrupt world View full obituary — (Posted January 8, 2024)