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.
George Lewis   DUBLIN- George Herschel Lewis went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 22nd , 2023. George was a loving dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and great uncle. He was an avid sports fan, especially IU basketball, Atlanta Braves, and the Indianapolis Colts. George had family and lifelong friends by his side. George graduated from […] — (Posted June 24, 2023)
Doyle Mix Doyle Mix, 64, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 7, 1958 in New Castle to the late Tom and Gladys (Sosby) Mix. He worked many years for the carnival then for 11 years at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Whatever the task was that Doyle was […] — (Posted June 24, 2023)
Jon Jay Wampler Jon Jay Wampler of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday, June 21, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born June 8, 1954, in Union City, Indiana to View full obituary — (Posted June 24, 2023)
Julia Henderson Julia Ann Henderson, 60, of Cambridge City, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2023.  Julia was born on August 6, 1962 in New Castle, IN to Carmody and Shelby (Keihn) Kegley. She was the eldest of two daughters.  A lifelong resident of Cambridge City, Julia was known and adored […] — (Posted June 24, 2023)
Charles Greenwell NEW CASTLE- Charles “Chuck” Greenwell, 72, passed away early Friday morning June 23rd, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. Chuck was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 20th, 1951, to the late Delbert and Thelma (Hamel) Greenwell. He was raised in the Lewisville community and attended Lewisville High School. Chuck worked as […] — (Posted June 23, 2023)
Kevin Sayers NEW PALESTINE– Kevin Sayers, 48, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023. The son of Sondra Bennington and the late Larry Sayers, Kevin was born August 25, 1974, in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1993. Kevin attended Indiana University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted June 23, 2023)
Lawrence B Smith Lawrence B. Smith, age 81, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born on September 15, 1941, in Elwood, Indiana. Lawrence proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He married the love of his life Pauline Snediger on […] — (Posted June 23, 2023)
Donna L Hubbell-Field Donna L. Hubbell-Field passed away Sunday June 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her immediate family. She was born August 6, 1938 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted June 23, 2023)
Angela “Angie” Denise Jolliff Angela “Angie” Denise Jolliff, 58, of Connersville passed away Tuesday evening, June 20, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born February 19, 1965 in Connersville to Ronnie Isaacs and Susie Taylor-Risselman. She was a 1983 graduate of Connersville High School. She then went on to graduate from the Ivy Tech School of Nursing in […] — (Posted June 22, 2023)
Kimberly “Kimmie” Acres Kimberly (Kimmie) Acres, age 30, of New Castle, left this earth peacefully in her sleep Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home. She was born September 1, 1992, in Elkhart, Indiana to Rebecca Martin and the late Gary Acres. Kimmie loved life and lived it to its fullest. She had an infectious smile that could […] — (Posted June 22, 2023)
Wanda L. Brockman Wanda L. Brockman age 74 of Richmond died peacefully on June 18, 2023. She was born July 6, 1948, in Richmond to Roy D. and View full obituary — (Posted June 21, 2023)
James C. Lawson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Krist Berhalter Krist Berhalter, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 2, 1960 to Charles F. and Wanda Jane (Chaney) Berhalter and had lived in the area all his life. Krist worked in the hotel industry as part of the […] — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Jacqueline Sue Barker Jacqueline Sue Barker 79 of Richmond went to meet her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond Nursing View full obituary — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Janette Gay Janette Gay, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie Indiana. She was born on View full obituary — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Rev. David P. Warren Rev. David P Warren, 68, left this world on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in New Castle. He was born on January 16, 1955, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to the late Louis and Sally (Olson) Warren. David was a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas and the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, where […] — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Sharon Lee Kline Sharon Lee Kline, 75 of Connersville passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1947 in View full obituary — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Larry Wayne Ellison Larry Wayne Ellison, 68, of Laurel, passed away Saturday evening, June 17, 2023 at Kettering Memorial Hospital, Kettering, Ohio. He was born August 18, 1954 in Connersville to Charles and Nelda Marcum Ellison. In his younger years, Larry was employed at D. & M. For a time, he also lived in Montana where he worked […] — (Posted June 21, 2023)
Ernest M. Lewis Ernest M Lewis, 84, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on June 16, 2023. He was born November 6, 1938, in Corbin, Kentucky to Estel Lewis View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2023)
John Walker John Walker, age 71, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born September 17, 1951, in Old Forge, Pennsylvania to the late John & Pauline (Rishko) Walker. John enjoyed going to local racetracks and simply living life to its fullest. More than anything his time with his […] — (Posted June 20, 2023)
Peggy J Scholl Peggy J. Scholl, 85, of Spiceland passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 1, 1938 in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late Dean Shoemaker and Faye Ewing. Peggy was a 1956 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and worked for Scotten Hinshaw […] — (Posted June 20, 2023)
James G. Johnson James “Jimmy”/“Jim” Gordon Johnson, 81, of Richmond, IN, entered his heavenly home on June 16, 2023. Jimmy was born on December 4th, 1941 in Winchester. As a youngster, Jimmy enjoyed participating in soap box derbies, ultimately competing in the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship. He was a personal driver for Hagerstown’s famous Ralph Teetor […] — (Posted June 20, 2023)
Ginger J. Litton Ginger Jean Litton, 67, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord when she died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born in New Castle on September 18, 1955, to Charles and Helen (Benedict) Litton. She lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area and had resided in […] — (Posted June 20, 2023)
Rickey A Pierce Sr. Rickey Allen Pierce Sr., 65, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1957 in New Castle, a son of the late Robert H. Pierce Jr. and Doris J. (Webb) Pierce Hardgrove. Rick was an avid contractor and […] — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Douglas L Blair Douglas L Blair, 63 of Connersville passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born on November 14, 1959 to the late Eddy and View full obituary — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Ernest Dewayne Grundy, Sr. Ernest Dewayne Grundy, Sr. passed away at his residence on June 16, 2023. He was born September 14, 1964, the son of Ernest Osborn and View full obituary — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Joy Ann Dillman Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Howard Foster Baldwin Howard Foster Baldwin, 79, of Alpine, passed away Friday morning, June 16, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 17, 1943 in Fayette County, one of six children of Dewey Foster and Virginia “June” Rowe Baldwin. He was a graduate of Connersville High School. On February 23, 1963, he married the love of […] — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Tracy Jane Snoddy Biehl Tracy Jane Snoddy Biehl, 61, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her home. She was born May 5, 1962 in Connersville to Charles and Erma Hudson Snoddy. She had been working as an inspector for Erler Industries in North Vernon. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoyed fishing and camping. She also […] — (Posted June 19, 2023)
Sherry Ann Harper RICHMOND, Ind. – Sherry Ann Harper, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Reid Health. Born July 21, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clara Snapp Reed. Sherry was a life-long resident of this community. She was a high school graduate and worked as a nursing […] — (Posted June 19, 2023)