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.
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)
Norma J Inman Norma (Wells) Inman, age 77, of Xenia, Ohio and formerly of New Castle, left this earth peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at James Cancer Research Hospital. She was born January 13, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana to the late J.B. Wells and Beatrice (Wilson). A full obituary will be available soon. — (Posted September 28, 2023)
Stella Phenis It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stella M. Phenis, a dedicated and compassionate servant of God, on September 27, 2023. Born on September 23, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, Stella was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Her charismatic and generous spirit will be remembered by […] — (Posted September 27, 2023)
Edna Genevieve “Genny” Lowe Edna Genevieve “Genny” Lowe, 85, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond following a brief illness. She was born August 14, 1938 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Lige and Naoma (Guffey) Davis. I say goodbye today to the most amazingly strong, the most amazingly stubborn, the most […] — (Posted September 27, 2023)
David “Dave” Campton David “Dave” Campton, 69, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born October 3, 1953 in Indianapolis, the son of Ora and Ruth (Lamon) Campton. Dave retired from Elbrecht Concrete in Tipton in 2017 after 10 years of service. He had previously worked at Greenfield Builders for 30 […] — (Posted September 27, 2023)
Ruth Ellen Bracken Ruth Ellen Bracken, 76, of Modoc, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born on December 22, 1946, in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia (Coon) Keesling. Ruth was a 1965 graduate of Union High School in Modoc and attended Purdue University. She grew up in […] — (Posted September 27, 2023)
Anita J. Fries (Vance) Anita J Fries (Vance), age 68, formerly of Richmond, died Monday morning (September 25, 2023) surrounded by her family at home in Lehigh Acres, Florida. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 29, 1954 to Richard and Margaret Vance. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and then Parkview Methodist Nursing School where […] — (Posted September 27, 2023)