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.
Jerilynn Pentecost
Jerilynn Pentecost, 70, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on July 22, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born November 10, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana to View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Tosha R Hicks
Tosha Hicks, age 46, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023, at her home. She was born December 29, 1977, in New Castle, Indiana to Chris Hicks & Teresa (Saunders) Emerson. Visitation for Tosha will be July 31, 2023, at Rose City funeral Home 2011 Broad ST in New Castle from 12 – 1pm. […] — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Shawna Dee Leigeber
Shawna Dee Leigeber, 46, of Greenville, Ohio, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1976, to Gary and Manina (Mitchell) Leigeber in New Castle, Indiana, but was raised in Darke County where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1995. Shawna started her working career before […] — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Joy Lee (Yockey) Constantino
Joy Lee (Yockey) Constantino, 84, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on January 18, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Fred Wilson and Mable Marie (Eilar) Yockey. Joy was a graduate of New Castle High School and studied English at Indiana University […] — (Posted July 22, 2023)
Alberta Jean Lamb
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alberta Jean Lamb, age 87, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born February 8, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Cecil Pigott and Betty Williams, Alberta was a life-long resident of Wayne County. She retired from Kemper Brothers, where she worked for over 19 years. Alberta […] — (Posted July 22, 2023)
Janice E. Gibbel
Janice E. Gibbel, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023, at home. Born on December 11, 1937, in Union City, Indiana, to Clarence and Zanna Woodbury, Janice was a resident of this community most of her life. She was a medical technologist, and had worked at Reid Health, Randolph County […] — (Posted July 22, 2023)
Nancy C. Firsich
Nancy C. Firsich, 87, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, July 21, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born May 28, 1936 in Connersville, one of eight children of Harold R. and Jessie Whitfield Smith. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of […] — (Posted July 21, 2023)
Gary J. Ryan
Gary J. Ryan, age 63, of Centerville, Indiana, left this earth on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in the care of Hospice at Reid Health following a short illness. Gary was one of four children born to the late Joe Ryan and Lois A. (Smith) Ryan of Richmond, Indiana. Gary, having graduated from Northeastern High School […] — (Posted July 21, 2023)
Duane K. Brubaker
Duane K. Brubaker, 69, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on July 20, 2023. He was born February 8, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana to the View full obituary — (Posted July 21, 2023)
Norma Joan Mangas
Norma Joan Mangas, age 93, died early Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at home in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Joan was born May 30, 1930, in Winchester Hospital in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Edwin and Mabel (Norman) Chenoweth of Lynn, Randolph County, Indiana. Joan spent her childhood there with her brothers, […] — (Posted July 21, 2023)
Webster “Web” Foster Hall
RICHMOND Ind. – Webster (Web) Foster Hall passed away on July 20, 2023, at Friends Fellowship, Richmond, Indiana, after a long and active life. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 2, 1925. While living in Royal Oak, Michigan, he met Dorothie (Dottie) Hall, who became his loving wife of 72 years. His 98 […] — (Posted July 21, 2023)
Geneva Jones
RICHMOND, Ind. – Geneva Jones, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. Born November 21, 1926, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ambrose and Tabitha Griffin Brockman, Geneva was a life-long resident of this community. She was a member of Full Gospel Chapel. Geneva was employed at DECCA Records, […] — (Posted July 20, 2023)
Carolyn Sue Cox
Carolyn Sue Cox, age 64 of Centerville, passed away on July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on October View full obituary — (Posted July 20, 2023)
Stewart W Karrick
Stewart Karrick, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born May 15, 1959, in Dennison, Texas to Shirley (Reynolds) & the late Dennis Karrick Stewart worked for Grede Foundries for over 27 years working his way up to a team lead position. He was loved […] — (Posted July 20, 2023)
Edward “Pete” E. Banks
OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 20, 2023)
Richard “Dick” Wissler
Richard “Dick” Wissler, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born May 20, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Raymond and Miriam Lloyd Wissler, Dick was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School and had 2 years of college. Dick was […] — (Posted July 19, 2023)
Fredrick Harrison Dalton
Fredrick Harrison Dalton, 84, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1939 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James Hershall and Mary Vella (Stockton) Dalton. Fredrick was a 1957 graduate from New Castle High School. He worked at Perfect Circle for 12 years […] — (Posted July 19, 2023)
Linda Keller Dennison
Linda Keller Dennison, 93, died peacefully on July 14, 2023, at Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, NC. Linda was born on June 8, 1930, in View full obituary — (Posted July 19, 2023)
Christina Marie Roosa
Christina Marie Roosa, 42, of Ridgeville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1981, in Sidney, Ohio, to Blaine Alan Baker and Pamela Kay (Hipshire) Lux. She is survived by her mother, Pamela Lux of Winchester, Indiana; her father and stepmother, Blaine (Darlene) Baker of Morristown, Tennessee; her […] — (Posted July 19, 2023)
Sandy Isaacs
Sandra “Sandy” Isaacs, age 82, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Caroleton Healthcare in Connersville. She was the only child born to Elmer and View full obituary — (Posted July 19, 2023)
Freida Jean Miller
Freida Jean Miller, 92, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born on November 19, 1930 in New Castle to the late Eugene and Denzel (Haley) Rothrock. She was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School. Freida worked at Citizens State Bank after high school. […] — (Posted July 18, 2023)
Bill Couch
Bill Couch, 84, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Spring Hills, Florida. He was born on July 4, 1939 to the late Lenard and Edna Couch. Bill was a dutiful, determined and hardworking individual who dedicated his life to his family and his work. Bill is survived by his son, […] — (Posted July 18, 2023)
Joseph Hickman
Richmond – Joseph Daniel Hickman, 49, passed away at his home on Monday afternoon, July 10, 2023. A lifelong member of the Richmond community, Joseph was born on January 29th, 1974 to Timothy Hickman and Cathy (Erk) Cain. He attended Richmond High School and was employed at Clara’s Pizza King as a cook. In his […] — (Posted July 18, 2023)
Ed Haney
Ed Haney, 75, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born on February 23, 1948, in St. Joseph, Michigan, a son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Henderson) Haney. Ed was drafted into the US Army at […] — (Posted July 17, 2023)
Wayne Latell Mays
Wayne Latell Mays, 55, passed away on July 14, 2023. View full obituary — (Posted July 17, 2023)
Joyce E. Miller
Joyce E. Miller, age 90, of Richmond died July 16, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born February 13, 1933, to Walker Blain Hickman and Cuba Lavonne Brooks Hickman. She was in the RHS Class of 1950 and lived in Richmond most of her life. She worked at several places in Richmond including Second National […] — (Posted July 17, 2023)
Frederick G. Dupree
Frederick G. Dupree, 62, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on July 17, 2023. View full obituary — (Posted July 17, 2023)