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.
Kelly Ann Ford Kelly Ann Ford, 59, formerly of Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born on September 21, 1963 in Rawlings, Wyoming to Jerry Lester and Patricia Louise (Warburton) Quigley. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Jimmie Don Sams Jimmie Don Sams “Poppy”, 85, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2023 surrounded by family. Poppy was born on November View full obituary — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Dorothy A. Mann Dorothy A. Mann age 83 of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Texas passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Eaton. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1939, in Shelby County, Texas, the daughter of the late D. F. & Eula (Johnson) Wade. She retired from Emerson Electric in 2000.   Preceded in death by […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Cheryl Lynn Michael Cheryl passed September 5, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born on August 9, 1956 in New Castle, Indiana to Pat Richard Michael and Martha Ann Hutson Michael. Cheryl was in the Chrysler High School graduating class of 1974. She then graduated from Ball State University in 1978 with a BA in Business […] — (Posted September 7, 2023)
Robert Warner, Jr. Robert L. (Bobby) Warner, Jr., passed away September 4, 2023 at Ayden Healthcare of Greenville, OH, where he resided for the last 2-3 years. He was born March 17, 1957 in Randolph County, the son of Robert L (Bob) Warner, Sr. and Deanna J. (Ingle) Warner. He was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. Bobby […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
Douglas Edward Sherrow Douglas Edward Sherrow 59 of Milford passed away on August 31, 2023, at his home. He was born December 23, 1963, in Richmond to Randolph View full obituary — (Posted September 6, 2023)
Margie Ellen Jones Ind. – Margie Ellen Jones, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Reid Health. Born December 30, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde and Julia Shepley O’Conner, Margie was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked at Hoffco Comet for many years. […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
Charles R. Miller Charles Robert Miller age 91 from Hagerstown passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5th at Rosebud Village where he had recently resided. Charles, fondly known as Charlie to most was born to Ruth Lilly Miller and D.L. Miller on March 2, 1932 in Union County, Indiana. He was a loving son, brother, cousin, husband, father, grandfather, […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
David Wittman Paul David Wittman, 72, of Greens Fork, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Lafayette on June 7, 1951 to Paul and Patricia (Reynolds) Wittman. He was raised in Wayne County and had resided in New York before coming to Greens Fork about 5 years ago. Survivors include his daughter, […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
Jerry “Henry” Neal Jerry “Henry” Neal, 78, of Monticello, KY and formerly of New Castle, IN went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5 th, 2023 following a brief battle with leukemia. He was born November 17, 1944 to the late Steve and Ethel Neal. After 30 years of service, Henry retired from Chrysler. He was a […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
David Clements David E. Clements, 86, of Cambridge City, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1937 in Brooksburg, Indiana to Rev. Halden H. and Evalena (Smith) Clements. David grew up near Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Smithville High School in 1955, after graduation he went to Indiana University […] — (Posted September 6, 2023)
Ronald Fredrick “Ron” Lightfoot Ronald Fredrick “Ron” Lightfoot, 89, of New Castle passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1934 in New Castle to the late Ronald Charles and Thelma Lorene (Ward) Lightfoot. A graduate of New Castle High School, Ron earned his Master’s Degree in […] — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Rae Ann Spell Rae Ann Spell, age 59, of New Castle, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born November 24, 1963, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Jack & Carol (Harter) Kennedy. Rae Ann loved life and lived it to its fullest. She was a 1983 graduate of New […] — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Pam S. Tubesing COLUMBUS Ind. – Pam S. Tubesing, age 70, of Columbus, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana, in Columbus. Born April 27, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Robert and Jewell Buroker Harrison, Pam lived all of her life in this community before moving to Columbus in […] — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Shirley Jean Rowe Shirley Jean Rowe, 82, of Liberty, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday September the 2nd 2023. Shirley was born on January 10, 1941 in Grays View full obituary — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Donita Lester Donita L. Lester, 58, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana to Donald and Marjory (Jackson) Lester. Donita graduated from Richmond High School and lived most of her life in Richmond. She had a heart of gold, loved meeting […] — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Marty L Isaacs Marty L. Isaacs passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky to Gene and Hila Isaacs. Marty lived most of his View full obituary — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Oza F. Vickers Oza F. Vickers, age 79, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Oza was born in Kentucky. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com… — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Michael Miller Michael Miller, 62, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. He was born on November 22, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana to Elvin and Wanda (Abney) Miller. Mike attended Richmond High School. He worked as a machine operator for several companies and had worked 18 years at […] — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Joyce A. Horr Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted September 5, 2023)
Helen D. Finnegan Helen D. Finnegan, 78, of New Castle, passed away Sunday evening, September 3, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 9, 1945 in Muncie, a daughter of the late Albert and Edith (Arthur) Bales. A 1963 graduate of Dunkirk High School, Helen enjoyed sewing and other forms of art, including diamond and ceramic […] — (Posted September 4, 2023)
Thomas L. Holthouse Thomas L. Holthouse passed away from this life on September 2, 2023, after a brief illness. Tom was born in Richmond on February 1, 1935, View full obituary — (Posted September 4, 2023)
Emma D. Crabtree Emma D. Crabtree age 73 of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, September 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Born on April 4, 1950, in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel V. & Genevieve L. (Creager) Crabtree. Emma was active in the Montgomery County Workshop and the Foundations […] — (Posted September 2, 2023)
Martha (Lingerfelt) Hite Martha (Lingerfelt) Hite, 93, of New Castle, formerly of Lewisville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born October 19, 1929 in War Creek, KY the daughter of the late Burnett and Elvira (Turner) Hollie. Martha retired from Western Electric in 1980. She enjoyed gardening, camping, shopping and […] — (Posted September 2, 2023)
Heddy Louise Dixon Heddy Louise Dixon, 77, of Connersville passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of three daughters of Johnny and Winnie Stacy Walker, Heddy was born in Fayette County, Indiana on February 7, 1946 and graduated from Columbus North High School with the class of 1964. On May 18, 1970, […] — (Posted September 2, 2023)
Karl L. Bame   Karl L. Bame, age 57, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio.  Born on May 13, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio.   Karl loved to go to the lake, camping trips and motorcycling.  He would especially enjoy the family trips he referred to as the WACT Weekend.  […] — (Posted September 1, 2023)
Chad Haskell      Chad E. Haskell, 50, of Richmond, passed away at home recently.    He was born in Heidelberg, Germany on March 4, 1973 to Paul J. Haskell, Sr. and Melinda Sue Osborne Haskell Carender.    Chad was an electrician who kept busy working on homes that were being rehabbed in the area.    Chad […] — (Posted September 1, 2023)
James A. Willis James A. Willis passed away at the age of 64 on August 29, 2023, at Reid Health Care in Richmond. He was born in East View full obituary — (Posted August 31, 2023)
Peggy Lee Clevenger Peggy Lee Clevenger, 93, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, at Reid Health, Richmond. Peggy was born on May 7, 1930, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Fred and Charolette Huber Cole. On May 6, 1949, Peggy married David Eugene Clevenger in Connersville. Mr. Clevenger passed away on December 15, 2018. Peggy was […] — (Posted August 31, 2023)
Jon Higbie Jon A. Higbie, 89, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Henry County Hospital in New Castle. He was born in Fayette County, Indiana on July 31, 1934 to George M. and Jessie (Cole) Higbie. Jon grew up in Milton and was a 1954 graduate of Milton High School, where he […] — (Posted August 31, 2023)