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.
Esther Louise Lang Esther Louise (Faucett) Lang 82 passed away July 24, 2023, surrounded by family after a battle with dementia and cancer. She was born January 13, View full obituary — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Rebecca Sutton PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Stanley Rigney Stanley Rigney, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born, February 7, 1934, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Burby & Louella (Stinson) Rigney. Stanley proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the love […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Ricky Lenden Stikeleather Ricky Lenden Stikeleather “Big Rick”, 62, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on July 23, 2023. He was born September 16, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to View full obituary — (Posted July 25, 2023)
Dorothy Smith Dorothy (McClellean) Smith, age 82, of Greens Fork, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tn. She was born, October 21, 1940, in Seminary, Kentucky to the late Emery & Carrie (Riddle) McClellean. Dorothy loved life and lived it to its fullest. She enjoyed ceramic painting & crocheting. It was said […] — (Posted July 25, 2023)
Clairita Adams Clairita Vista Adams was born February 02, 1962 to the late Juan and Socorro Vista. Claire departed this life after an extended illness on Jul View full obituary — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Paul Leon Smiley Paul Leon Smiley, 96, of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EverHeart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on October 3, 1926, in Randolph County, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Lola (Castle) Smiley. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his […] — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Kevon W. Sparks OBITUARY PENDING SERVICES PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Robert Eugene Hosenfeld Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Jordan Shinn OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Sue Grimes Sue Carol (Miller) Grimes, originally from Winchester, IN beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Charlotte, NC on July 20, 2023.   She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marcile (Kelly) Miller and was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia (Miller) Whitecavage. Sue is […] — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Donald Watters II. OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Nancy L. Lewis OBITUARY PENDING ARRNAGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Nyla Cox OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Kenneth D. Tyler OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
Andomo Ferguson OBITUARY PENDING ARRANGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 23, 2023)
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)