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.
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)
Dr. Robert A. Wright Dr. Robert A. Wright, of Muncie, formerly of New Castle, passed into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2023 following a brief illness. Bob was born to Antony and Regina Wright on August 14, 1931, the second of four children. He grew up in Upper Darby, PA, and moved with his […] — (Posted August 31, 2023)
Reba Null RICHMOND – Reba Null passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace Saturday morning, August 26th, 2023, in Richmond, Indiana. She was born June 6th, 1943, to the late Leonard and Susie (Abner) Skinner in Union County, Indiana. Reba worked many years in healthcare at area nursing homes and the state hospital before retiring from County Market […] — (Posted August 30, 2023)
Thomas Stephen Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 30, 2023)
James J. Goodwin James J. Goodwin, 91 of Gratis Twp., Preble County, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his residence. Born on July 15, 1932 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Riley F. & Anna M. (Gaghyan) Goodwin.   Preceded in death by his Wife of 62 years: Edna J. (Lawson) Goodwin in […] — (Posted August 30, 2023)
Ruth E. Guthrie Wagner Ruth E. Guthrie Wagner age 97 of Phoenix, AZ. and formerly of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ.   Ruth was born on June 19, 1926, in Sellersville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles K. & Mary E. (Wolfinger) Barndt. She graduated from the Jefferson College […] — (Posted August 30, 2023)
Sharon Enright Sharon Rose Githens Enright, 72 of Centerville passed away on August 26, 2023, at Reid Health after a short battle with lung cancer. She was View full obituary — (Posted August 30, 2023)
Sandra Kay Isaacs Sandra Kay Isaacs, 77, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born February 28, 1946 in Rushville, Indiana to Mose and Dora Drew Mullins. In 1985, she married the love of her life, Gary Isaacs, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved horses and especially […] — (Posted August 29, 2023)
Thelma Goris Thelma Goris, age 86, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023 at Reid Health. Born September 10, 1936, in Lafayette, Indiana, Thelma was proud of the fact that she was a PK (Preacher’s Kid) and thankful for the Christian upbringing she had from her parents – Rev. George and Martha Goris. A graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted August 29, 2023)
Teena Jo Dale Teena (Campbell) Dale went home Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. She was 64 years old. Teena’s heart belonged to two men: her Savior, Jesus Christ, and her husband, Doug Dale. She is with them both now. Teena was born July 6, 1959 in Carthage, Illinois. She moved to Indiana in 1982 to be with Doug, her best […] — (Posted August 29, 2023)
Betty J. Schisler Betty J. Schisler 92 0f Richmond died Friday August 25, 2023 at Reid Health with her family at her side. She was born March 27, View full obituary — (Posted August 29, 2023)
Theresa Faith Griffey Theresa Faith Griffey, age 59, of Milton passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Griffey family. — (Posted August 29, 2023)
Raymond Charles O’Donnell Raymond Charles O’Donnell Jr., age 77, passed away on August 26, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Abington, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1946 to Raymond Charles Sr. and Doris (Keyes) O’Donnell. After graduating from Bishop Egan High School in Philadelphia he joined the United States Army, serving 4 years. Raymond was a translator […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Justin A. Lakes RICHMOND, Ind. – Justin A. Lakes, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at home. Born October 29, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Marlon “Dick” and Joyce P. Renfro Lakes, Justin was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was in the class of 1979 at Lincoln High School. Justin worked at […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Anita Long Anita Long passed away at her residence on August 25, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1939, the daughter of Fannie Robinson-Smith in Richmond, View full obituary — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Leo G. “Bo” Egan Leo G. “Bo” Egan, 84, of Grant City passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 7, 1939 in Grant City a son of Jesse and Grace (Plank) Egan. Bo attended Knightstown High School and retired from Kahlo after working 55 years as a mechanic at several […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Ervin D. Scalf RICHMOND, Ind. – Ervin D. Scalf, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023, at Reid Health. Born January 17, 1949, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to Claude and Helen Scalf, Ervin lived in this area most of his life. He was a 1968 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Vernon Smith Vernon Smith, age 91, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Smith family. — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Mary Ann Smith Mary Ann (Benjamin) Smith – wife of David L. Smith, daughter of Roy and Donna (Latter) Benjamin, brothers Roy (MaryAnn), Philip (Sharyl), Stephen (deceased), Adam (Ann Marie) and sister, Adeline (Matt Wadzinski). Beloved mother to Michele (Smith) Walker (Gray Walker – deceased) and Roy D. Smith. She was the loving grandmother to Marissa Smith (Claude […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Patricia K. Fisher Patricia Kay (Rinehart) Fisher, 84, of Losantville, died Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Parker Health Care, where she had recently resided. In accordance with Pat’s wishes, there will be no public services. The family would like to thank IU Health Ball Hospital Hospice and the staff of Parker Health Care for the care and support […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Brian Conley Brian Cordell Conley, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Indianapolis, on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The son of Cordell and Rosemary Conley, Brian was born in New Castle, IN on August 29, 1968. Brian was a 1986 graduate of Tri High School. An extremely skilled salesman, Brian built a career in retail management. […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Gregory Hunt Gregory Allen Hunt, 67, passed away Friday afternoon August 25, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio from complications of a fall at his home. A son of the late Wilbur Leroy and Ann Marie (Collier) Hunt, Greg was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 27, 1956. He lived most of his life […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Susan Nugent Susan Webb Nugent, age 80, died Friday August 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 30, 1942, to Kenneth and Margaret Mosey Webb and had lived in the area all of her life. Susan found joy in the kitchen, where she would whip up delicious meals that would […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Todd Long MILTON-  Todd Edward Long, 63, passed away at his home in Manlove Park on Wednesday morning August 23, 2023.  A son of Archie and Patricia (Abner) Goins, Todd was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 11, 1960.  A high school graduate, Todd attended Eastern Hancock High School at Wilkinson and was an Army Veteran.  He […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Lee Lynch DUBLIN-  Lee Lynch, 84, passed away Saturday evening, August 26, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Herman and Martha (Maggard) Lynch, Lee was born on September 25, 1938 in Tyner, Kentucky.  He had lived in Hamilton, Ohio and Connersville prior to meeting the love of […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Lou Anna “Ann” VanZant Lou Anna “Ann” (Diekman) VanZant, 96, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence at Addison Place. She was born on March 13, 1927 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Carl George and Marie Margaret (Ballard) Diekman. Ann was a 1945 graduate of Rushville High School and has been […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Lorene McKinney Lorene McKinney, 76, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, August 25, 2023 at her home. One of eleven children of John and Bessie Jones Bowman, Lorene was born on March 24, 1947 in Jackson County, Kentucky. On September 13, 1988, Lorene married William Raymond McKinney in Richmond, Kentucky. Mr. McKinney preceded her in death. A […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Darrell E. Pea Darrell Eugene Pea, 72, of Connersville passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at IU Health-University Hospital, Indianapolis following a short illness. Darrell was born in Connersville on September 16, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. On April 28, 1983, Darrell married the former Deborah Kay Martin in Calvary Baptist […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Max E. Siefert Max E. Siefert,76, of Connersville passed away early Friday morning, August 25, 2023 at his home. One of four boys of Lowel Joseph “Joe” and Mildred Wiley Siefert, Max was born on November 25, 1946 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1964. He earned his Associate of Business Administration from Indiana […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)