Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

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)