Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

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)

Dale M. Kenworthy Dale M. Kenworthy age 79 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his residence. Dale was born on February 25, 1944, the son of Dale E. & Ethel L. (Thompson) Kenworthy. He had worked for Rush Transport, Neaton Auto Products and attended the Eaton First Church of the Nazarene. Survived […] — (Posted October 1, 2023)

John R. Pribble John R. Pribble, 64, of New Castle passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Reid Hospital. He was born October 21, 1958 in Milan, Indiana to the late Henry Allen and Juanita Jewell (Brooks) Pribble. John worked for Ron Lanzer Soft Water in New Castle for over 36 years. In his earlier years, John enjoyed […] — (Posted October 1, 2023)

Rosalind Ann Wilson Rosalind Ann Wilson, 83, of Springport passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1940 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Isaac Lloyd and Sarah Margaret (Bunner) Hollingsworth. Rosalind was a 1958 graduate of Mt. Summit High School. On November 2, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart and […] — (Posted September 30, 2023)

Ruth Eileen Buckley Ruth “Eileen” Long Buckley, 92 of Richmond, In. died on Friday morning, September 29, 2023, at Forest Park Health in Richmond. Ruth was born on June 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Glen G. and Dortha Mae (Stout) Long. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Roland Irvin Buckley, Sr in […] — (Posted September 30, 2023)

Ronald J. Morgan Ronald J. Morgan “Ron”, age 81 of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Liberty, Indiana on June 30, 1942 to Ralph and Ruth (Marcum) Morgan. Ron attended Liberty High School and had worked as a driver for Aunt Millies, retiring in 2004 after 40+ years. He […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Sherman Edward Cole Sherman Edward “Ed” Cole, Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord late Thursday evening September 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Connersville following a courageous battle with cancer. One of four children of Sherman Edward, Sr. and Gladys Lilly Yates Cole, Ed was born in Richlands, Virgina on […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Gladys Pearl Catron James Gladys Pearl Catron James, 92, passed on to her Heavenly home on September 26, 2023, from Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on October 11, 1930, in Cumberland City, Kentucky, to James and Flora (Jones) Catron. She was a member of the Wesleyan Holiness Church and helped teach Sunday School. She later became a member […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Robert E. “Bob” Lee Robert E. “Bob” Lee, 57, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born on April 24, 1966 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Ralph Lee and Dorothy (Haler) Duffy. He was a member of New Castle Chrysler High School graduating class of 1985. Bob then worked in the […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Ronnie Wayne Boykin, Sr. Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Shirley Laird Shirley Dawn () Laird, 85 of New Castle, went to be with Jesus on September 28, 2023, at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 7, 1938, to the late Henry & Ora Burdette in New Castle, Indiana. Shirley loved playing bingo and continually went up until her health would no longer allow. She enjoyed […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Harold Eugene “Robbie” Robinson Jr. Harold Eugene “Robbie” Robinson Jr. 83 of Richmond died unexpectedly at his home September 27, 2023. He was born January 9, 1940 in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Rebecca Ann Hood Rebecca “Becky” Ann Hood, 61, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born September 9, 1962 in Connersville one of three children of John E. and Emma Mae Cornner Pitcher and was a 1981 graduate of Connersville High school. On December 1, 1983, she married to Scott Dwayne Hood in […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Mary Ann Welsh Snyder Mary Ann Welsh Snyder, 88, of Connersville passed away early Thursday morning, September 28, 2023 at her home. One of ten children of Jacob and Veronica Weiler Risch, Mary Ann was born on May 20, 1935 in Connersville. She attended St. Gabriel School through the eighth grade and graduated from Harrisburg High School with the […] — (Posted September 29, 2023)

Miriam E. Butler RICHMOND, Ind. – Miriam E. Butler, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 1, 1930, in Randolph County, Indiana, to the late Roger and Ruby Harper Stults, Miriam was a resident of this area most of her life. She graduated from Fountain City High School and […] — (Posted September 28, 2023)