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.
Mary B. (Ankrom) Current On October 10, 2023, The Good Sheperd called home a member of His flock, Mary B. (Ankrom) Current, 91, of New Castle, IN. She was born on May 30, 1932 in Henry County, IN a daughter of the late Emmett and Elsie (Gulley) Ankrom. Mary was a 1950 graduate of Mooreland High School and was […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Richard Pea Richard “Dick” Pea, 98, lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Heritage House of Connersville surrounded by his loved ones.  The youngest of two sons of Howard Carmichael and Mary Ellen Baker Pea, Dick was born on December 23, 1924 and graduated from Connersville High School. Following graduation, Dick served his […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Mary Ellen Steele Mary Ellen Steele, 91, of Connersville, passed away Sunday October 8, 2023 at Reid Hospital. Mary was born the youngest of two children of Eugene Thomas and Edith Opal Otto-Stone. On April 8, 1950, she was married to John Edward Steele and they moved to the family farm in the Laurel area, in 1960. They […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Pauline J. McBride Pauline J. McBride, 86, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on November 20, 1936, in Deckerville, Michigan, a daughter of the late Glenn and Muriel (Hillaker) Parrott. Pauline dedicated her life to the Lord’s work and travelled the world preaching […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Deborah Ann Conley Deborah Ann Conley passed away at her residence on October 9th, 2023. She was born on October 19th, 1957, in Oneida, Tennessee to Junior and View full obituary — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Therese M. Betar Therese M. Betar, 61, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, with her husband and children by her side. She was born on November 6, 1961, in Syracuse, New York, daughter of the late Donald Walter and Helene G. (Green) May. She was a graduate of […] — (Posted October 10, 2023)
Bradley S. Dillon Bradley S. Dillon, 57, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Franciscan Health. He was born September 5, 1966 in Darke County, Ohio to David Plessinger and Marcia Dillon. Brad enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandkids sporting events. He also enjoyed tinkering in his garage and woodworking. He […] — (Posted October 10, 2023)
Joshua A. Moore Joshua A. Moore, 32, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on October 7, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1991, in Richmond, Indiana to John View full obituary — (Posted October 10, 2023)
Norman Daniel “Dan” Van Voorhis Norman Daniel “Dan” Van Voorhis, age 93, of Englewood, Ohio died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 6, 2023. Norman Daniel “Dan” Van Voorhis was born in Richmond, Indiana in 1930 to Norman Edward and Evelyn Margaret “Jane” Van Voorhis. Dan grew up on a small farm in Richmond, active in 4-H and graduating […] — (Posted October 10, 2023)
Benjamin Ramirez Julian Jr. OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted October 10, 2023)
Barbara A. Hollar Barbara A. (Smith) Hollar, age 86 of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her residence. Born on March 6, 1937, in McKee, Ky the daughter of the late John & Ella (Townsend) Smith. Barbara enjoyed being outdoors, riding motorcycles all over the United States. She loved her […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Craig D. Spicer Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM. Family and friends may call View full obituary — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Howard A. Carr Howard A. Carr, Jr. age 79 of Brookville, Ohio died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio. Born in Glen Jean, West Virginia on October 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Howard Albert & Hazel (Conley) Carr, Sr. Howard was an outdoors man that loved horses, fishing, hunting, and […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Thomas “Tom” Michael Raines Thomas “Tom” Michael Raines, 77, of New Castle passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1946 in New Castle to the late Charlie and Pearl (Coyle) Raines. Thomas joined the US Air Force in 1963 and served during Vietnam until 1967. He was proud to have helped build […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Robert B. Bruns Robert (Bob) B. Bruns, 87, of Eaton, OH, passed October 9, 2023. He had been a resident of New Paris for many years. Bob was born November 16, 1935, to Joseph and Mabel Bruns, of Oxford, OH, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joann (May) Bruns, […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Doris Colleen Myers Doris Colleen Myers, 91, of Connersville passed away on Sunday morning, October 8, 2023. The daughter of Willard and Goldie DeMoss Jolliff, Doris was born in Connersville on March 25, 1932 and graduated Alquina High School with the class of 1950. On July 15, 1951, she married Marvin Lee Myers in Alquina Church. Mr. Myers […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Donna Beverly Harvey Donna Beverly (Druley) Harvey, age 82 of Richmond, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 23, 1941 to Earl B. and Vivienne (Shilling) Druley. Donna grew up on a farm and had a love for all animals. She was active in 4-H during her school years, graduating […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Terry Glen “Pappy’ Gregory Terry Glen “Pappy” Gregory age 62 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home. He was born View full obituary — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Catherine Elaine Hobbs Catherine “Cathy” Elaine Hobbs, 67, of Connersville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. One of four children of Russell C. and Elizabeth Suzanne Mustin Hildebrand, Cathy was born on September 7, 1956 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville Senior High with the class […] — (Posted October 9, 2023)
Kathleen Spence Richmond – Kathleen Ivy Spence, 64, passed away at her home on September 27, 2023. Born to the late Herbert Elroy and Wilma Frances Blossom, Kathleen was born on December 7, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio. She graduated from Taft High School in Hamilton before attending Cincinnati Tech, where she earned an associate degree. After graduating, […] — (Posted October 8, 2023)
Daniel Silcott Richmond – Daniel Eugene Silcott, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 6th, 2023. A son of the late Roy Conley and Ruth (Stringfield) Conley, Daniel was born in Alexandria, Virginia on March 13th, 1962. After High School, Daniel served his country in the United States Army and received and honorable discharge. He […] — (Posted October 8, 2023)
Christina R. Chism Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 7, 2023)
Martha J. Giggy Martha Jean Giggy, 95, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born in Hagerstown on February 21, 1928 to Curtis and Eva (Raffe) Bales and resided in the Hagerstown area until moving to Richmond, several years ago. Following high school, she was briefly employed by Perfect Circle […] — (Posted October 7, 2023)
Donna Jean Owens Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, with Pastor Brett Karanovich officiating. Family View full obituary — (Posted October 7, 2023)
Rosellen Shore Rosellen Shore, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, dedicated public servant, and fierce advocate for those in need, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at The Willows of New Castle. She was 92 years old. Born July 2, 1931, in New Castle, she was a daughter of Dexter and Lucile Allen. A 1949 graduate of Mooreland […] — (Posted October 6, 2023)
David W. Scott David Wayne Scott, 61, of Economy, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Kettering Health, Dayton, OH. He was born on April 30, 1962 in Portsmouth, VA to Richard and Peggy (Bibb) Scott, and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. David served with the National Guard and had been employed at several area […] — (Posted October 6, 2023)
Darla Jean Henderson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Darla Jean Henderson, age 70, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Born July 5, 1953, in Winchester, Indiana, to Ernest and Barbara Tucker Moore, Darla was a life-long resident of this area. She loved watching Gunsmoke, going to play bingo, playing cornhole, camping, and sitting on her front […] — (Posted October 6, 2023)
Kenneth Gene Hildebrand Kenneth Gene Hildebrand, 68, of Connersville passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2023 at Reid Health of Richmond. The oldest of four children of Russell C and Elizabeth Suzanne Mustin Hildebrand, Kenny was born in Connersville on October 4, 1955 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1973. Kenny was raised on […] — (Posted October 6, 2023)
Nasby Owens Nasby Ownes, 74, of New Castle, passed away on Friday October 6, 2023, at his home after a long illness. He was born on December 24, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Jewll (Richards) & Nasby Owens Sr In following the wishes of Nasby, there will be no services or extended obituary. Rose City […] — (Posted October 6, 2023)
Glenda Lee Glenda Lee, 54, of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home. She was born September 17, 1969 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Newell Glen and Geneva Lois (Stephens) Lee. Glenda waited tables at the Spiceland Family Restaurant, Early Bird Diner and Bills Diner for many years. She also served on […] — (Posted October 5, 2023)