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.
Dorothy Frances Stiens RICHMOND, Ind. – Dorothy Frances Stiens, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, surrounded by family at Friends Fellowship Community. Dorothy was born January 17, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to Lyle and Elsie Flanigan Overton. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and attended Earlham College. Dorothy married Donald J. Stiens […] — (Posted July 6, 2023)
Betty Jean Rainbolt Betty Jean Rainbolt, age 95, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Rainbolt family. — (Posted July 5, 2023)
Susan Lynn Durham Susan Lynn Durham, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 30, 2023, in Connersville. Susan was born on January 10, 1960, in Connersville, the View full obituary — (Posted July 5, 2023)
Freda Bowling Freda Bowling, 83, of Springport passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Henry County Community Health. She was born on April 15, 1940 in Springport a daughter of the late, Ivan and Hazel Jane (Reeder) Collins. The definition of a homemaker, taking care of her family was Freda’s main priority in life from her husband […] — (Posted July 5, 2023)
Robert L Laboyteaux, Jr. Robert (Rob) Lee LaBoyteaux Jr. left this world on June 30, 2023, at Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Rob was born in New Castle to Robert L. LaBoyteaux Sr. and Wanda Lob on October 16, 1957. He graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1976. There he was a member of the […] — (Posted July 5, 2023)
Joy Lowder STRAUGHN – Joy Ann Lowder, 75, of Straughn passed away Sunday morning, July 2nd, 2023, at The Waters of New Castle. Her parents must have known the type of person she would turn out to be when they named her Joy. She had a joyful spirit and shared it with others throughout her life. A […] — (Posted July 5, 2023)
Rickie JoAnn Mann Rickie JoAnn Mann age 68 of Richmond died unexpectedly on July 4, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born June 25, 1955, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted July 4, 2023)
Carole Jane Porter Carole Jane Porter, 72, of Fountain City passed away July 2, 2023, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born January 4, 1951, View full obituary — (Posted July 4, 2023)
David R. Bennett Artist… Fun-loving… Musician… are just some words that describe Dave Bennett. David R. Bennett passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his residence following a long illness at the age of 75. He was born May 29, 1948 in New Castle to the late Cecil and M. Irene (Godfrey) Bennett. Dave was a graduate of […] — (Posted July 3, 2023)
Leonard Charles “Pete” Barrows Leonard Charles “Pete” Barrows, 88, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Pete was born on July 7, 1934 in Cleves, Ohio, the oldest of two children of William and Erthel Vail Barrows. He moved to the Connersville area […] — (Posted July 3, 2023)
Garry Lee Houser Garry Lee Houser age 64 of Richmond died unexpectedly at his home Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home. He was born November 7, 1959, View full obituary — (Posted July 2, 2023)
Pastor Rodney Harmon Pastor Rodney Harmon, 71, of New Castle, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Norman D. and Virginia Susan Harmon. Rod graduated from North […] — (Posted July 2, 2023)
Debrah Ann Jaynes Debrah Ann Jaynes, 56, of New Castle, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus early on the morning of Friday, June 30, 2023 at home. She was born on November 27, 1966, in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of Jimmy Ray Jaynes and Barbara S. (Bell) Jaynes Disbro. Debrah was a 1985 graduate of Tri High […] — (Posted July 2, 2023)
Clarence “Hap” Phillip Strong Clarence “Hap” Phillip Strong Jr., 69, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Hap was born on January 11, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Clarence Strong, Sr. and Ruby Minyard. In addition to his parents, Hap was preceded in death by his […] — (Posted July 1, 2023)
Billy J. Waldroff Billy J. Waldroff, 83, of Shirley passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Brandywine Care Center in Greenfield. He was born on February 26, 1940 in London, KY a son of the late Willie Waldroff and Virgelene (Vaughn) Allen. Billy was known to be a very loving and giving man, who loved to make people […] — (Posted July 1, 2023)
Manasseh M. Gillam Manasseh M. Gillam, 83, of Noblesville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 in his home following an extended illness. He was born September 16, 1939 in New Castle to the late Manford and Myrtle (Barker) Gillam. A 1957 graduate of Knightstown High School, he retired from General Motors in Anderson following 37 years of service. […] — (Posted July 1, 2023)
Florence Crisp RICHMOND, Ind. – Florence Crisp, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at Rosebud Village. Born August 14, 1933, in New York, New York, to Walter and Ellen Bolton Skipsey, Florence moved to Richmond after her marriage to John Crisp. She worked as a quality control manager at Staco. Florence was a […] — (Posted July 1, 2023)
Becky Hopkins-West Becky Hopkins-West, 63, of Pendleton passed away Saturday, June 29, 2023. She was born April 14, 1960 in Henry County to the late Les and Helen (Morgan) Hopkins. Becky was employed at Heritage House of New Castle and formerly at Taco Bell in New Castle. She often enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time with […] — (Posted July 1, 2023)
Terry Dee Haisley Terry Dee Haisley, 76, of Richmond died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Terry was born in Marion, IN on January 29, View full obituary — (Posted July 1, 2023)
David W. Williams David W. Williams, 79, of Tavares, FL passed away June 13, 2023 at his nephew’s home in New Castle, IN. He was born October 29, 1943 in New Castle, the son of the late Jesse W. and Myrle E. (Risk) Williams. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1961. After attending business school he […] — (Posted June 30, 2023)
Michael “Mike” Brannon Michael “Mike” Brannon, 68, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Mike was born on January 20, 1955 to Eugene and Catherine Baker Brannon. He married the former Robin… — (Posted June 30, 2023)
Justin Tyler Kuchera Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 29, 2023)
Carmelle L. Jordan Carmelle L. Jordan, 68, of Kennard, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born on January 12, 1955 in New Castle to the late Hugh and Charlotte (Hall) McGinnis. Carmelle was formerly employed as a CNA and worked at Miller’s Merry Manor and Stonebrooke Rehab Center. She enjoyed […] — (Posted June 29, 2023)
Barbara Ann Toschlog Barbara Ann Toschlog, age 91, passed away June 28, 2023. At her request, services are private. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. View full obituary — (Posted June 29, 2023)
Sharon G. Parvis Sharon G. Parvis, 69, of Connersville, passed away Saturday night, June 24, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond.   She was born April 11, 1954 in Connersville to James and Madelon Amis Harris. She was a 1972 graduate of Connersville High School.   On June 25, 1983, she married Gregg Parvis in Connersville. Mr. Parvis passed […] — (Posted June 29, 2023)
James D. Maze James D. Maze, 60, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home, You may express […] — (Posted June 28, 2023)
Marcia L. Cox Marcia L. Cox 72 of Richmond passed away June 24, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born on April 8, 1951, to Dewey and Myrtle View full obituary — (Posted June 28, 2023)
Janet Mae Lewis Ind. – Janet Mae Lewis, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center of Richmond. Born March 2, 1940, in Ritchie County, West Virginia to Jesse and Beulah Blanche Goodwin Moore, Janet had lived in Indiana for the last 15 years. She was retired but […] — (Posted June 28, 2023)
Delma Steele Delma Lee Steele, age 88, of Connersville, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 27 2023, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Delma was born April 4, 1935, to Jiles and Manervie Harrison in McKee, Kentucky. … — (Posted June 28, 2023)
David Michael Rohrer RICHMOND, Ind. – David Michael Rohrer, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his family following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born October 29, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde and Melba Pegg Rohrer, David was a life-long resident of this community. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted June 28, 2023)