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.

Devin Duane Walton Devin Duane Walton passed away unexpectedly at his home in Connersville on February 21, 2025 at the age of 57. Devin was born in Richmond, View full obituary — (Posted February 24, 2025)

Kenny Weaver Kenneth Michael Weaver, 52, of Connersville passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A life-long resident of Connersville, he was born on June 7, 1972, the son of Thomas Michael and Linda Lou Isaacs Weaver and was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1991. […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)

Phillip Craig Tramontana RICHMOND, IN– Phillip Craig Tramontana, born on March 30, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, passed away instantly in a car collision near Idanha, Oregon on February 11, 2025. He grew up in Richmond, Indiana, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Craig was always creative and talented. Growing up, he built a go-cart, a […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)

Prentice Dale Moore Prentice Dale Moore, 65, of Hagerstown went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Virginia (Mullins) Moore. Prentice was the life of the party; always joking, laughing and making others laugh with his sense of humor, jokes, […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)

Jackie Elbert Claborn Jackie Elbert Claborn, 78, of Cambridge City, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Albany, KY, to the late A.C. and Sally Claborn. Jackie, better known as the Hustlin’ Hillbilly, lived life in the fast lane—literally. In 1965, he met the love of his life, Bonnie (Beaty) […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)

Tracie Lynn Kennedy Tracie Lynn Kennedy, 67, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born February 16, 1958 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen M. (Wiseman) Laird. A 1976 graduate of Chrysler High School in New Castle, Tracie worked for many years at Brooks Foods in Mt. […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)

John L. Bryson John L. Bryson, 81, of Spiceland, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at The Waters of Muncie following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1943, in Spiceland to the late Ruel Snow and Lucille Grace (Wise) Bryson. A 1961 graduate of Spiceland High School, John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Harold Wesley Goans Harold Wesley Goans, 45, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born July 14, 1979, in New Castle to Steven and Paula Jo (Johnson) Goans. He leaves several family members, including a cousin, Sarah Wilson of New Castle. There will be no services at this time. He […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Paul H. Craig Paul H. Craig, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born October 17, 1936 in Preble County to the late Robert and Dorothy Craig. Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran retiring after 20 years of service and later retired as a […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Patricia L. Sharp Patricia L. Sharp, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, Indiana where she lived with her husband of 65 years and high-school sweetheart, Raymond Sharp until his passing in 2020. She is survived by five children: Steve (Kim) Sharp, Scott (Cheryl) Sharp, Sean […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Carol S. Turner Carol Sue (Parker) Turner passed away on February 20, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Carol was born on February 24, 1945, the only child of Wilma (Parker) Collier. She was raised in Modoc, Indiana by her grandparents, Charles and Lottie Parker, and attended Union High School. In October […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Alice J. Moore Alice J. (Begley) Moore, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Henry Community Health of New Castle. She was born September 5, 1939 in Wise County, Virginia to the late Ted H. and Ruby G. (McGuire) Begley. They moved to Anderson in 1953 and she graduated from Markleville High School in […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Sena) Cahil Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Sena) Cahill, 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Vancrest Health Center of Eaton, Ohio, on February 19, 2025. She was born View full obituary — (Posted February 22, 2025)

Chad Jeremy Dishman Chad Jeremy Dishman, 52, of Rush County, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Chad was born September 1, 1972, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Dallas Dean and Barbara Jean (Grubbs) Dishman. Chad loved cars, motorcycles, tractors, and horses. He was an auto mechanic and body […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Gayle Ann Rose RICHMOND, IN– Gayle Ann Rose, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Brickyard – Golden Rule, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born April 17, 1939, to Dr. Robert W. Tubesing and Mary Maxine Lafuse Paul, Gayle has been a lifelong resident of this community. She was a 1957 graduate […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Jane A. Matlock Jane Ann Matlock, 67, of Knightstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born in Rushville, Indiana on September 6, 1957 the daughter of Robert and Wanda Schaeffer Winters. Jane graduated from Knightstown High School in 1975. She was an amazing wife, mom, sister and friend, but […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Flossie May Howard Flossie May (Mills) Howard, 97, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born June 30, 1927 in Berea, Kentucky to Richard M. and Alice (Hatfield) Shelton. Flossie was a homemaker her whole life. Always making sure everyone felt at home in her presence. She met her […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Billy Gene Glenn Billy Gene Glenn age, 86, of Richmond went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born View full obituary — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Esther M. Ferrell Esther M. Ferrell, 78, of New Castle, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, in Henry Community Health. She was born May 25, 1946, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Jarvis M. and Delia Maxie (Key) Smith. Esther enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved her dogs. As […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Willard L. Johnson Willard L. Johnson, age 98, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19th. He was born on February 16, 1927 in the house of the family farm where he lived his entire 98 years. His parents were the late Raymond and Beulah (Ott) Johnson. In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Merrill “Cy” G. Riley Merrill G. Riley “CY” was born January 22, 1928 in Richmond IN to James Marvin Riley and Martha P. (Catey) Riley. CY, as he was commonly known, grew up in Richmond, but during the Depression, they moved to Lynn where they resided with his grandfather for a short time. After graduating from Lynn High School […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)

Kenneth Samuel Woodman RICHMOND, Ind. – Kenneth Samuel Woodman, M.D., age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Reid Health. Ken was born December 7, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Charles A. and Nettie Golden Woodman. He was a 1951 graduate of Louisville Male High School in Kentucky, where he played basketball. Ken continued playing […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Michael Gene Webb Michael Gene Webb of Lynn died February 20, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born September 18, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to Gene and Mary Webb. He retired from Belden in 2016, where he worked as an extruder operator. He proudly served in United States Navy from 1971 to 1975 as a lithographer. Survivors include […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Curtis L. Pittinger Jr. Curtis L. Pittinger, Jr., 78 of Inman, SC, passed away February 19, 2025, at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. Born June 23, 1946, in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late Curtis L. Pittinger, Sr. and Frances Wroten Pittinger and was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne Cassiday Pittinger […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Deanna L. Wentz Deanna L. Wentz, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on January 27, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Forrest & Vivian (Layman) Swihart. Deanna was a […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Peggie L. Dotts RICHMOND, IN– Peggie L. Dotts, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Brickyard-Golden Rule. Born March 1, 1950, in Connersville, Indiana, to Howard Meryl and Betty Lou Dotts, Peggie lived in this community all of her life. She was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School and worked at Cracker Barrell […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Janice Reed Janice Reed, age 88 of Verona, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on March 5, 1936 in Gettysburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Myron R. & Cleo M. (Brinkman) Hahn. She was a Preble County farmer for her entire life. She had worked at […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

William E. “Bill” Blue CONNERSVILLE, IN– Bill Blue, age 82, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 8, 1942, to Ed and Hazel (Alexander) Blue. Bill graduated from Richmond High School. He worked for Nettle Creek Industries in Richmond before being drafted into the Army and […] — (Posted February 20, 2025)

Rose Kuster Rose Marie Kuster, 64, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Richmond, on May 30, 1960 to Wilbur G. and Garnet M. (Thompson) Davis. Rose graduated in 1978 from Richmond High School and later received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Indiana Business College. She […] — (Posted February 19, 2025)

Linda Lacey Linda J. Lacey, 76, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at Rosebud Village on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born February 14, 1949, in Winchester, Indiana. She lived most of her life in Fountain City and was a 1968 graduate of Northeastern High School. She formerly worked for Hills Roses. Linda loved to Craft and make […] — (Posted February 19, 2025)