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.
Richard Edward Houseworth Richard Edward Houseworth, 84, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of two children of the late Marshall and Obbie Rudy Houseworth, Richard was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 26, 1939 and graduated from Milton High School. On September 27, 1958 Richard married his high school sweetheart, […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Joseph “Joe” Troy Douglas RICHMOND, Ind. – Joseph “Joe” Troy Douglas, age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born August 10, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jesse and Janice Ryan Douglas, Joe was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and a veteran of […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Donna Mae Antic Donna Mae Antic, 87, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Community Hospital North. She was born on October 1, 1936 in Mooreland to the late Byron Sylvester and Leona Beatrice (McCoy) Brown. Donna grew up on a farm and was a 1954 graduate of Mooreland High School where she […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Dylan Harley Duggan Dylan Harley Duggan 29 passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023, at his home in Noblesville, Indiana. He was born February 17, 1994, in Littleton, View full obituary — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Tamah Barnhart Green RICHMOND, Ind. – Tamah Barnhart Green passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. Born October 24, 1936, to Samuel and Helen Riggleman Barnhart and raised in Piqua, Ohio. She also called Arcanum and Brookville home, raising her family in Murfreesboro, TN., Margate, FL., Lubbock, TX., and Richmond, IN. Tamah was a fiercely loving Mother, Grandmother, […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Paula Diane Evans Paula Diane Evans of Richmond, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 22, 1950 to Paul and Elma (Kerr) Eales. Diane was a Northeastern High School graduate, class of 1968 and was married to William A. Evans for 35 years before his passing in 2022. She […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Jason Lambert Jason Scott Lambert, age 46, of New Castle, passed away Sunday October 29, 2023, at Ball Memorial Hospital. Jason was born February 22, 1977, in Indianapolis to Sany Marcum & the late Edward Lambert. Jason loved spending time with his family and close friends. Jason had a huge loving heart and would help anyone that […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Bill Senters CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Bill Senters, age 83, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Reid Health. Born January 4, 1940, in Livingston, Kentucky, to James and Elizabeth Rains Senters, Bill lived in this area since the 1960’s. He worked as a television and clock repairman, owning The Old Clock Shop in Centerville. Bill […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Ruby Clevenger RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruby Clevenger, born November 16, 1921, in Lancaster, KY, loving wife of the late Russell E. Clevenger, passed away October 31, 2023, at Brookdale of Richmond at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Chloe (Sherrow) Ball. A resident of Richmond since 1942, she was a […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Randy Ketchum Randy Ketchum passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at Heritage House in Connersville at the age of 68. He was born on January 6, View full obituary — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Ruth Ann McDaniel Ruth Ann McDaniel, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. There will be no public service. — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Henry Clay Mays Henry Clay Mays 87 of Economy, Indiana passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born May 31, 1936, in McKee, Kentucky to Caner and View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Delores Ann Jones RICHMOND, Ind. – Delores Ann Jones, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Brickyard Health. Born August 17, 1923, in Connersville, Indiana, to John Raymond and Angeline Scearce Morgan, Delores was a life-long resident of this area. She was an audiologist and owned a hearing aid business. Delores loved to go […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Betty Raines Betty (Cooley) Raines passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday October 30, 2023. She was born October 9, 1928, at home on Park Ave (now Roosevelt). She was proceeded in death by her husband, J Howard Raines Sr in 2008: son, John H Raines Jr in 2020 and his wife, Kay in […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Robert Joseph Edwards Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Dana Overbay Dana Floyd Overbay, 60, passed away Sunday evening, October 29, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late, Floyd “Bud” and Virginia (Bolinger) Overbay, Dana was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 5, 1963. Dana grew up in Straughn, Indiana and attended Tri High School. He proudly served his country […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Barbara Lynn Barbara D. Lynn, 85, of Cambridge City, passed away on October 30, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1937 in Somerset, Kentucky to Earl and Thelma (Vaught) Scott. Barb grew up in Cambridge City and was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a member of Milton Christian Church […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Joseph Krepp Joseph Krepp, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 52. View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Dale Christine Dale Cameron Christine, 69 of New Castle, of New Castle passed away Monday October 30, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. Dale was born October 29, 1954, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Rev. Israel & Thelma (Runyon) Christine. He leaves behind his children; Tasha (Broc) Breazeal, Denise Christine and Candice (Kyle) Weaver: six […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Leslie A. Rasner Leslie A. Rasner 56 of New Lisbon died October 29, 2023 at I.U. Health Ball Hospital in Muncie after a short illness. She was born View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Earl N. Thrasher Earl N. Thrasher, 82, of Muncie, joined our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 30, 2023, after battling health issues for a long period of time. He was born on October 7, 1941 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Virgil and Artie (Smith) Thrasher. Earl was the last surviving of eight children: Ramey […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Stanley Joseph Houchins RICHMOND, Ind. – Stanley Joseph Houchins, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Ambassador Health. Born May 8, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter L. and Edna Elaine Shubert Houchins, Stanley was a life-long resident of this area. He worked at Kemper Cabinets and also owned his own mowing company. Stanley […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Kathy I Briscoe Kathy Inez Briscoe, age 75, of Glenwood, passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Reid Health in Richmond. Kathy was born View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Michelle M. Satterfield Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Tammy S. Earlywine Tammy S. Earlywine, 59, of Connersville passed away late Saturday evening October 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of six children of Paul and Dorothy Steele Carlin, Tammy was born on August 25, 1964 in Connersville. On June 6, 1981, Tammy married Ron Earlywine in Connersville. Mr. Earlywine survives. Tammy worked at Dale […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Judy Bravard Judy Kay (Blackburn) Bravard, age 82, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday October 27, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1941, and was raised by her grandparents Sam & Eulis Blackburn. Judy was born to Paul and Martha Blackburn. She had three sisters; Jean Ralston, Jane Barnett & Teresa Phennis: one […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Joe Van Brown Joe Van Brown passed away at Reid Hospital on October 25, 2023. Born on December 2, 1942, in Piedmont, Alabama. The son of John Geter View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Amy Eversole Amy Eversole, 55, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 27, 2023 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1968 in New Castle to the late Leran and Geneva (Goble) Vincent. Amy was a free-spirited soul who never had met a stranger! She was a natural caregiver and would help […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Dr. Jeraldine Frances Hooton “Jeri” Horn Jeraldine “Jeri” Hooton Horn Dr. Jeraldine Frances Hooton Horn – known by all as “Jeri” – passed from this life to the next on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on August 24, 1928, in Versailles, Indiana, to Troy and Myrna (Bronnenberg) Hooton, and had two younger sisters. She […] — (Posted October 29, 2023)
David Lee Ashcraft David Lee Ashcraft, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born in March of 1952, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to I. Lee and Jean C. Carlton Ashcraft, David lived in Richmond for over 20 years. He was an extremely intelligent man who […] — (Posted October 28, 2023)