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.
Edward L. Thompson Edward L. Thompson, 87, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1935 in New Castle, a son of the late Albert Arthur and Nora Edith (Hunter) Thompson. A 1954 graduate of New Castle High School, Ed retired from Dana Corporation in […] — (Posted July 8, 2023)
Mary Ellen Reyman Mary Ellen Reyman, 85, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in New Castle. She was born to the late Marvin and Helen (Luellen) Brown. Mary Ellen was also preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Dale and Otis and a sister, Wanda. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, […] — (Posted July 8, 2023)
Evelyn K Drake Evelyn K. Drake, age 79, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Majestic Care in Connersville. Evelyn was born in Brookville, Indiana on November 15, View full obituary — (Posted July 7, 2023)
Sarah J. Geise Sarah Joanne Geise, 69, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond on April 12, 1954 to Lawrence P. and Ethel L. (Scott) Oler and lived most of her life in Wayne County. Sarah was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church where she […] — (Posted July 7, 2023)
Paula J. Creech Paula J. Creech, age 65, passed away at Reid Health on July 5, 2023. There are no public services. Send online condolences to the family View full obituary — (Posted July 7, 2023)
Ronald “Ronny” Eugene Fox Ronald “Ronny” Eugene Fox 62 of Richmond passed away July 4, 2023, at his home after a short illness. He was born November 13, 1960, View full obituary — (Posted July 7, 2023)
Carolyn Sue Blake Carolyn Sue Blake, 68, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Heritage House. She was born September 28, 1954 in New Castle a daughter of Walter and Thelma (Kidd) Blake. Carolyn lived in Richmond most of her life. She is survived by siblings, Robert Blake, Mary Ann Orr, Robin Blake and Susie (Mike) […] — (Posted July 6, 2023)
John A. Sbrocchi, Jr. Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 6, 2023)
Freida Louise Painter Freida Louise Painter, 93, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Addison Place. She was born December 17, 1929 in New Castle to the late Otto Eugene and Beatrice Pauline (Cluggish) Dickerson. She married Roger Painter August 11, 1950 in New Castle. Freida was a graduate of New Castle High School and […] — (Posted July 6, 2023)
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)