Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Richard L. “Dick” Swim Richard L. “Dick” Swim, 87, a lifelong resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on November 17, 1935 in New Castle a son of the late James Albert and Esta Mae (Brayton) Swim. Dick was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High […] — (Posted September 14, 2023)

Carl Bill Wilson Carl (Bill) Wilson, 89 of Connersville passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 while surrounded by his family. He was born on January 14, 1934 View full obituary — (Posted September 14, 2023)

Lora Lynn Sawyers Lora Lynn Sawyers, age 56, of Tyner, Kentucky, passed away at UK Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born on April 3, 1967 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Cecil & Lucille (Reed) Wilkinson. Lora was a loving caretaker who was always thinking of others and especially loved to spend […] — (Posted September 14, 2023)

Heather Marie Edmondson Heather M. Edmondson, age 36, of Anderson and formerly of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born March 15, 1987, in New Castle, Indiana to the Stanley Edmondson Sr. and the late Cindy Edmondson. Heather was a 2005 graduate of New Castle High School. Heather loved life and lived it to […] — (Posted September 14, 2023)

Harold Petitt RICHMOND, Ind. – Another soldier made it home and heaven is rejoicing because Harold Petitt, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born October 11, 1932, in Salt Lick, Kentucky, to Mitchell and Nellie Purvis Petitt, Harold was a life-long resident of this area. He was a […] — (Posted September 13, 2023)

Imogene (Loveless) Carpenter Imogene (Loveless) Carpenter, age 87, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born November 15, 1935, in Henry County, Indiana to the late Willie & Bonnie (Leigh) Loveless. Imogene married the love of her life Robert Edward Carpenter in November of 1955 and enjoyed several […] — (Posted September 13, 2023)

Harold D. Benedict Harold D. Benedict, 91, died at his home in Titusville, Florida on Sept 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1931, in Junction City, Kentucky to the late John and Hilda Benedict. He graduated from Mooreland High School and joined the Marines where he was a Golden Glove Boxer. He […] — (Posted September 13, 2023)

Bonnie Jordan Funeral Notice for Bonnie, her full obituary will be posted here on Thursday, September 14, 2023 Bonnie Jordan, 81, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Heritage House in Connersville, Indiana. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Rushville, Indiana to Rodger and Anna (Grist) Lamb. Friends may call […] — (Posted September 13, 2023)

Matthew Brichford Matthew Brichford, age 67, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Brichford… — (Posted September 12, 2023)

Jack Martin Sr. Jack Martin Sr. (74) passed away peacefully on September 10,2023, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on June 16,1949 in View full obituary — (Posted September 12, 2023)

Ernest “Ernie” Fitzwater RICHMOND -Ind. – Ernest “Ernie” Fitzwater, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, September 9, 2023. Ernie was born in New Castle, Indiana to Richard and Phyllis Potter Fitzwater. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1970 and worked at several places, including Wayne Works and Silgan factory, before retirement. Ernie enjoyed eating at Red […] — (Posted September 12, 2023)

Todd B. Poynter Todd B. Poynter, 66, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 24, 1956 in New Castle to the late Lester C. and Mary Jo (Stephendale) Poynter. Todd attended New Castle Chrysler High School and worked for the Indiana State Highway and Henry County Conservation Department. […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Mary Lines At the phenomenal age of 105, Mary G. Lines, of New Castle, Indiana, went to be with the Lord and reunite with loved ones who preceded her. Left to cherish her memory are: her grandson, Jay Lines; granddaughters, Ronda (Richard) Hogland, and Renee Hinton; great grandchildren Monique, Christine, Dana, and Jody; and numerous great-great grandchildren; […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Roland J. Bishop Roland J. Bishop 92 of Richmond passed away September 10, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born August 11, 1931, in Richmond, and lived here View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Lucille Catherine Ward RICHMOND, Ind. – Lucille Catherine Ward, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 17, 1931, in Renfro Valley, Kentucky, to John T. and Winnie Winkler Taylor, Lucille lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker, and loved caring for her family, volunteering […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Marjorie Ellen Oakley Marjorie Ellen Oakley went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 91 on September 10, 2023, at Whitewater Commons in Liberty. View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Jerry Snyder Jerry Leroy Snyder, 86, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, September 9. He was born in Winchester, Indiana on September 7, 1937, to Lloyd Leroy & Zella V. Moore Snyder, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1955 graduate of Lynn High School. He served in the US Army […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Alice Hogan Alice Hogan, 68, of New Castle passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana to Arlene (Hogan) Logan. She retired from IPT in Greenfield after 16 years of service. Alice was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a member […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Lester Crabtree Lester “Oscar” Crabtree, age 69, of Liberty, IN passed away on September 8, 2023 at his home in Liberty surrounded by his family and friends View full obituary — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Thomas Michael Jackson Thomas Michael Jackson, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Connersville on August 26, 2023. One of four sons of Paris and Shirley Heineke Jackson, Thomas was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 4, 1957 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Following his high school graduation, Thomas served his […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Shirley Bell Shirley Ann (Hart) Bell, age 87, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brickyard Health Care in Muncie. She was born August 14, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Cletus & Alice (Johnson) Hart. Ann married the love of her life Frank and enjoyed several years of marriage until his passing. […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Ann M. Marcum Ann M. Marcum, age 82, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 10, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 14, 1941 to Ralph and Mary (Sonsini) Williams and had lived here all her life. She was a sewing machine operator for Houston Manufacturing and a member of Saint Mary […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

Suzanne Burdette Burke CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Suzanne Burdette Burke, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born February 22, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter and Josephine Taylor Burdette, Suzanne was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She was a Human Resources analyst, working for Belden for […] — (Posted September 11, 2023)

John Stephen Torges John Stephen Torges, age 80, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 10, 1943 to George and Marie (Demetrakis) Torges. John was a United States Army Veteran, serving 8 years. He earned his Associate of Applied Science degree from Ohio State University School of […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)

Stephen Leverton Funeral Notice – A Full Obituary will be completed and placed here on Monday, September 11, 2023 Stephen D. Leverton, 77, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023 at North Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on January 30, 1946 to Dale and Jean Leverton. Stephen is a retired Indiana State Trooper. Friends […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)

Brandon Lee Moore Brandon Moore, 36, formerly of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ludowici, Gorgia on Sunday, August 6, 2023. A son of Carl Brent Moore and Helen Hope “Dolly” Toth, Brandon was born in Connersville on August 26, 1987. He graduated from J.R. Arnold High School in Panama City, Florida with the class of […] — (Posted September 9, 2023)

Kenneth “Ken” Doolin Arrangements and Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 9, 2023)

Doris Addington-Brooks Doris Addington-Brooks, 80, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted September 8, 2023)

Loretta M. Olmstead Loretta M. Olmstead, 84, of Warren, Michigan passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in New Castle. She was born October 5, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ivor and Grace (Johns) Robb. Loretta retired from Benton Harbor, Michigan AAA, where she was a branch manager in 2000 after 40 years of service. After retirement, […] — (Posted September 8, 2023)

Katie Jane Templeton-Varvel Katie Jane Templeton-Varvel 34 of Williamsburg died September 5 at her home finding peace after an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1989 in View full obituary — (Posted September 8, 2023)