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.
Trent Davis RICHMOND- Trent Donald Davis, 58, passed away at his home in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 10th, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Ronald L. Davis and Silvia Bowman-Hamilton. He started school in Milton and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1983. From a young child, he wanted to be a […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
JoAnn Ledford JoAnn Ledford, 88, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. A private burial will take place in Dale Cemetery with Reverend Mal Gibson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted by Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mike Ledford Memorial Endowment, Fayette […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Margaret Josephine Stagen Margaret “Peggy” Josephine Stegen, age 93, Richmond, Indiana, passed from this life on October 11, 2023. She was born May 17, 1930, in Rockford, Illinois, View full obituary — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Donald E. “Don” Sylvester Donald E. “Don” Sylvester, 84, a resident of Greenwood and formerly of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Johnson County, Indiana. He was born February 26, 1939 in Knightstown to the late Elic and Ruth Sylvester. Don was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Allison Transmission in Indianapolis in […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Robert A. Branson Robert A. Branson 65 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. He was born April 21, 1958, in Richmond to Robert L. and View full obituary — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Ronald G. Masters Ronald Garland Masters, 69, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born in New Castle on July 14, 1954 to Earl T. Masters, Sr. and Irene (Mendenhall) Masters. A retired pipefitter, he was a member of Local 440. He was a member of Hagerstown Post 333, Sons of the […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Judy DiAnn Edelman RICHMOND, Ind. – Judy DiAnn Edelman, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born February 6, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph and Bernice Baker Smith, Judy was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked in data processing at Second National Bank. Judy enjoyed gardening, roses, and […] — (Posted October 12, 2023)
Alya Betya Droddy Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 12, 2023)
Riyah Kay Logan Riyah Kay Logan born on October 9, 2023, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 in her parents arms at Reid Heath in Richmond. Riyah View full obituary — (Posted October 12, 2023)
James Edward Perry CENTERVILLE, Ind. – James Edward Perry, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born February 8, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana to Earnon and Billie Morarity Perry, James was a life-long resident of this area. He was a farmer and Hi-Lo driver for Ford (Visteon) in Connersville […] — (Posted October 12, 2023)
John Albert Snyder John Albert Snyder, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Snyder family. — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Phillip Darren Horn Phillip Darren Horn, 58, of Everton, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Darren was born November 10, 1964, in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Audrey Gertrude Collins RICHMOND, Ind. – Audrey Gertrude Collins, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare surrounded by her family. Born October 7, 1935, in Campton, Kentucky, to Raney and Alvie Brooks Culbertson, Audrey has lived in this area most of her life. Audrey was a 1954 graduate of Wolfe County High […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Dale E. Phillabaum Dale E. Phillabaum, age 78 of Brookville, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Brookville. Born on March 28, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert J. & Marguerite C. (Stouffman) Phillabaum.   Dale had worked for the Lords Corp in Dayton for 15 years and had also worked for […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Ida Brown Ida Fern Brown, 83, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Henry County Health in New Castle. She was born May 20, 1940, in Rowan County, Kentucky to Roy and Eva Marie (Kidd) Prince. Ida was a homemaker and attended Open Arms Church. She had been active in the Moose Lodge and enjoyed […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
Sue Ann Bishop RICHMOND, Ind. – Sue Ann Bishop, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Reid Health. Born July 16, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Denver R. Hollingsworth and Mae V. Bush Deeter, Sue Ann was a life-long resident of this area. She was a switchboard operator for Richmond State Hospital. Sue Ann […] — (Posted October 11, 2023)
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)