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.
Judith Whipple Judith Whipple passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 83, at Heritage House in Connersville. Judith was born in Milton, Indiana on View full obituary — (Posted October 5, 2023)
Joy J. (Uphaus) Holthouse Joy J (Uphaus) Holthouse passed from this life October 4, 2023, to join her recently deceased beloved husband, Tom, in eternity. Joy was born March View full obituary — (Posted October 5, 2023)
Jackie Roy Buchanan Jackie Buchanan, 44, of Connersville was called home September 30, 2023 of an apparent suicide. Family would like to spread awareness about suicide. There is help and you are not alone. He was born in Bakerfield, California on June 24, 1979 and came to Connersville in 2019 to be with his sister. Jackie loved music […] — (Posted October 5, 2023)
Edith Peckinpaugh NEW CASTLE- Edith Pearl Peckinpaugh, 86, passed away Tuesday evening October 3, 2023, at her home in New Castle with loved ones at her side after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. A daughter of the late James A. and Fay M. (Usher) Dale, Edith was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 30, 1936. […] — (Posted October 5, 2023)
Helen Irene Baker Helen Irene Baker, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Baker family. — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Priscilla Ann (Stearns) Wright Priscilla Ann (Stearns) Wright, 76, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on October 26, 1946, in Knightstown, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha (Renfro) Stearns. Ann was a 1964 graduate of Knightstown […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Carl Scott Smith LOSANTVILLE, Ind. – Carl Scott Smith, age 58, of Losantville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born January 18, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Coleman and Judith Ann Johnston Smith, Scott lived in this area most of his life. He was a […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Sherry McCullough Sherry McCullough, 52, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her residence following a battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1971 in Belleville, Illinois. Sherry was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She loved listening to music and her playing with her fur babies. She is survived by her […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Mica Shawn Griffith Mica Shawn Griffith, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1976, to John William “Butch” Griffith and Aileen Pierson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Leah Griffith; children Amiya Griffith and Mica “MJ” Griffith Jr.; father John “Butch” […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Susie Pitcher CAMBRIDGE CITY- Anne Sue “Susie” Pitcher, 55,   passed away at her home in Cambridge City on Tuesday afternoon October 3, 2023 with her family at  her side.  A daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Marion T. (Turner) Huggins, Susie was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 29, 1968. In 1987 she met her […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Linda D. Pearlstein Linda D. Pearlstein, age 75, passed away September 14, 2023, at Willows of Richmond. She was born January 1, 1948, the daughter of Isadore and View full obituary — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Marcus L. Bales Marcus Lynn Bales, age 58, was found deceased September 21, 2023. He was born January 14, 1965, the son of Kirby Lee Bales and Judith View full obituary — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Sonnie K Atkinson Sonnie (Harvey) Atkinson, age 82, of New Castle, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Waters of Middletown. She was born June 4, 1941, in Kingman, Indiana to the late James & Leoma (Clark) Harvey. Sonnie worked for Brooks Foods in Mt. Summit for several years, but the job of home maker was what […] — (Posted October 4, 2023)
Jaciel Alfredo Arroyo Quiroz Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Thomas “Tom” Benton Moore Thomas “Tom” Benton Moore, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Reid Health. Born March 19, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, to Edgar Benton and Barbara Anne Moystner Moore, Tom lived in Fortville most of his life, moving to Richmond seven years ago. He worked in computer disaster recovery. In his younger […] — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Suzanne Fliehman Suzanne (Toney) Fliehman, age 72, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  Born on March 12, 1951 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Gordon B. & Pauline (Turman) Toney.   Suzanne had worked for Miami University for 30 years.  She loved music and […] — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Nicki Jo See RICHMOND, Ind. – Nicki Jo See, age 53, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, September 29, 2023. Born April 19, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Frank and Jo Devito, Nicki lived in this area for many years. She had an associate degree and worked as a dental hygienist. Nicki was a member of Holy Family Catholic […] — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Doris G. “Miss Kitty” Alexander Doris G. “Miss Kitty” Alexander age 90 of Richmond died September 30, 2023, at the Brickyard Golden Rule. She was born November 29, 1932, in View full obituary — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Janet Lee Walke Janet Lee Walke passed into heaven on October 1, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Her life was one of service to others. She was born on October 15, 1945, in Rushville, Indiana. She grew up in Connersville with her mother, Julia (Noah) Hamilton-Kays and father, William Robert Hamilton, and her brother, George “Bud” Hamilton. Janet […] — (Posted October 3, 2023)
Shirley A. Orr Shirley A. Orr, 82, of New Castle passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1940, in New Castle to the late Vernon Sorrell and Letha (Mays) Richey. She was a homemaker all her life who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed travelling and playing BINGO. […] — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Melinda K. Gray Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12 Noon. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Yvonne Evans Yvonne Evans, age 54, affectionately known as Dawnie Pooh, passed away peacefully in her home after an illness on Saturday September 29, 2023, in Mooreland, In. She was born in Moorehead, Kentucky on August 9, 1969, to Margaret (Cochrel) Willoughby and Cliffie “Wayne” Thompson. She grew up in Cadiz and New Castle. She attended Shenandoah […] — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Sally Tarsitano Sally Tarsitano, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Tarsitano family. — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Sharon Kay Green Sharon Kay Green, 71, of Connersville passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Maimi Valley Hospital in Dayton. Sharon was born January 20, 1952, to Howard and Della Chaney Alcorn and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1970. On Jun 24, 1973, Sharon married Reginald Green. Mr. Green passed away in 2012. […] — (Posted October 2, 2023)
LInda L. Guenther Linda L. Guenther 80 of Fountain City Monday October 2, 2023 at home with her loved ones at her side. She was born January 21, View full obituary — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Jane Bentley Jane Bentley, age 61, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Bentley family. — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Zona Alice Alexander RICHMOND – Ind. Zona Alice Alexander, age 83, passed away on Saturday, September 30, surrounded by loved ones. Zona was larger than life, a character who would be equally at home on the pages of Tennessee Williams and Raymond Chandler. She was outspoken, glamorous, smart, and rebellious, blazing her own trails and setting her own […] — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Jan G. Manes Jan G. Manes, 87, of New Castle, IN and formerly of Imlay City, MI, passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his home in Addison Place. He was born on September 19, 1936 in Clawson, MI, a son of the late Horace Elliott and Anna Stacey (Williams) Manes. Jan lived in […] — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Sharon Kay DeMoss Sharon Kay Plummer DeMoss, 83, of Whiteville, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Whiteville. Sharon was born on April 15, 1940, in Connersville, Indiana, to the… — (Posted October 2, 2023)
Steven J. Schetgen Steven “Steve” J. Schetgen, 70, of New Castle passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 21, 1952 in Jackson, North Carolina to James and Doris (Davis) Schetgen. A visitation and time of gathering will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service […] — (Posted October 1, 2023)