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.
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)
Gladys B. Eliason RICHMOND, Ind. – Gladys B. Eliason, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Gladys was born December 9, 1919, in Hazel Patch, Kentucky, to Victor and Mary Owens. As an infant, she was expected to die at a very young age. Gladys defied the expectations of six physicians and lived to […] — (Posted October 28, 2023)
Dennis Ray Harrison Dennis Ray Harrison, age 74, of Milton, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Harrison family. — (Posted October 27, 2023)
John “Jay” Frazier John Joseph “Jay” Frazier, 74, passed away early Wednesday morning October 25, 2023, at Community North Heart & Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A son of the late Frederick Wayne and Flora Mae (Thomas) Frazier, Jay was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 10, 1949. He has lived most of his life in the […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Sandra Earl Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Patricia Katherine Kelsch Patricia “Trish” Katherine Kelsch, 74, a life-long resident of Connersville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Caroleton Manor surrounded by her loving family. Trish was born in Indianapolis, the youngest of twelve children of Raymond E. and Nellie Jean Hay Horner. She was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Dennis J. McGrady Dennis J. McGrady, 74, of Noblesville, formerly of Hartford City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home. He was born on December 27, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late John and Aileen (Dennis) McGrady. Denny was a 1967 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Ball […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Archie “Bill” William Nixon Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Lonnie Lowell Cain Lonnie Lowell Cain 83 of Richmond died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Monday, October 30, 2023, View full obituary — (Posted October 26, 2023)
James Gordon BENTONVILLE – James Gordon, 76, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon October 22, 2023. James was born to the late Horace and Catherine Lenore (Mosier) Bush Gordon on February 22, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana. He graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1966. Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in history and […] — (Posted October 26, 2023)
Jeanna J. Young Jeanna J. “Gigi” Young, 65, of Hagerstown, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born in Muncie on June 22, 1958 to Jack K. and Sybil A. (Milhollin) Bennett. She lived in the Muncie area until moving to Hagerstown 27 years ago. She was a former employee of Advanced Copy […] — (Posted October 26, 2023)
Lori A. Vaughn Lori A. Vaughn, 60, of Richmond, Indiana went home to be with the Lord October 24th, 2023 at IU University Health. Lori was born on View full obituary — (Posted October 26, 2023)
Ivan Chew Ivan C. Chew On October 25, 2023, Ivan C. Chew, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 86. Ivan was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in New Castle, Ind. to Carl and Ruth (Marlatt) Chew. He graduated from Lewisville High School in 1955. On Nov. 4, 1956, he married Janet (Warrick) Chew, the […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Sonja J Tinch Sonja J Tinch, age 73, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Tinch family. — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Connie Smith Connie L. Smith, age 66, of Liberty, passed away on October 23, 2023 at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati as the result of an automobile View full obituary — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Bruce W. Atkinson Bruce W. Atkinson, 65, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. He was born February 28, 1958 in Henry County to the late Leland and Mary (Stinson) Atkinson. He graduated in 1976 from Walter P. Chrysler High School and attended Ball State University. Bruce was employed with Big Blue River […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Stanley Wayne Miller Stanley Wayne Miller, 73, of Bloomington and a native to Connersville passed away Saturday evening, October 21, 2023 in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born November 2, 1949 in Connersville, the oldest of two children of Stanley Chester and Ora Cornett Miller. During the Vietnam war, he served his country with the United States Navy obtaining […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Joseph Allen Jarboe Joseph Allen Jarboe, of Connersville, passed away on October 23, 2023, at Reid Health at the age of 70. Joe was born in Connersville on View full obituary — (Posted October 25, 2023)