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.
Sally J. Howard
Sally J. Howard, 87, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2023 peacefully at home with her children by her side. She was born on July 10, 1935, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late J. Russell and Erma (Williams) Moore. Sally was a 1953 graduate of Salem High […] — (Posted June 11, 2023)
Rosalyn A York
Rosalyn A York, age 85, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the York family. — (Posted June 11, 2023)
Thomas “Tom” Ervin
Thomas Lynn Ervin, 76, passed away early Friday morning on June 9th, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. Tom entered the world on June 12th, 1946, to parents Herbet Lynn and Earlene Esther (Lemons) Ervin. He grew up in Mount Summit but lived in a few cities such as Cambridge City, New […] — (Posted June 10, 2023)
Jeffrey E. Sizemore
RICHMOND, Ind. – Jeffrey E. Sizemore, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Miami Valley North Hospital in Englewood, Ohio. Born January 14, 1962, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Shirley Burke Sizemore. Jeff was a 1980 graduate of National Trail High School and a 1985 graduate of Urbana University. Jeff […] — (Posted June 9, 2023)
Alan “Fritz” Kempton
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alan “Fritz” W. Kempton, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Reid Health, surrounded by family. Born May 26, 1935, in Centerville, Indiana, to Russell M. and Pauline Turner Kempton, Fritz was a life-long resident of this community. Fritz was an Army veteran, stationed in Germany, which was […] — (Posted June 9, 2023)
Duane Andrew Grimm
Duane Andrew Grimm, 52, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023 while on vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was born May 22, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland to Raymond Grimm, Sr. and Linda K. King Hunter. Duane attended Connersville High School where he participated in the welding vocational program. A talented carpenter, he […] — (Posted June 9, 2023)
Eric Lee Carter
Eric Lee Carter, 60, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1962 to Rex and Phyllis (Phelps) Carter of New Castle Eric was formerly employed at RCA in Indianapolis. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed singing, playing drums […] — (Posted June 9, 2023)
Larry K. Hartley
Larry K. Hartley 82 of Richmond died at his home June 5, 2023. He was born October 7, 1940 in Richmond and lived here all View full obituary — (Posted June 8, 2023)
George Edward Royer
George Edward Royer, 88, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Heritage House of New Castle. George was born on August 15, 1934 in Bluffton to the late William and Mildred (Sims) Royer. George retired from MEG Steel Corp. in Cambridge City after 36 years. He also was a contractor, building several […] — (Posted June 8, 2023)
June Ahaus Miller
June I Miller June (Ahaus) Miller, 94, of Richmond died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born on June 27,1928 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted June 8, 2023)
James T. Daily
James T. Daily, 84, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late Ernest Charles and Helen Fern (Malcom) Daily. Jim was a 1956 graduate of New […] — (Posted June 7, 2023)
William Lee Townsend
RICHMOND, Ind. – William Lee Townsend, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Reid Health. Born January 5, 1938, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to L. H. Harris and Nannie J. Woods, Bill came to Richmond in 1949 with his mother. He has lived here most of his life. His mother married […] — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Steveana Ray Collett
Steveana R. “Stevie” Collett (Krill), 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Bluffton, Indiana, to the late James and Betty (Farling) Krill. In addition to her parents, Stevie was preceded in death by her son, Trent […] — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Wanda N. Brooks
Wanda N. Brooks (nee Simpson), 83, of Richmond passed unexpectedly on June 5th, 2023 at Reid Health. She was born on March 24th, 1940 in View full obituary — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Donna M. Lauriie
Donna M. Laurie, 98, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1924, in Henry County to the late Mata Waltz. Donna worked for Modernfold Corporation, Denton’s Drug Store and was an Avon rep for many years. She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi […] — (Posted June 7, 2023)
John E. Ferriell
John E. Ferriell 98 of Richmond died June 6, 2023 at Arbor Trace after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1924 in Louisville, View full obituary — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Gayle Rose
Gayle Rose, 65 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1957 in Connersville to Lester and Martha View full obituary — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Keith Wehrley
Keith Wehrley, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2023. He was born July 19, 1981, to Donald and Vicky Wehrley, in Richmond, Indiana. View full obituary — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Kevin Allen
Kevin Allen 62 of Richmond passed away June 6, 2023, after a long illness. He was born April 8, 1961, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to View full obituary — (Posted June 7, 2023)
Lee Butler
Lee Rohe Butler sadly passed away on June 4th, 2023. He was born on November 9th, 1991, in Richmond, Indiana. Lee attended Richmond High School then enlisted in the US Army. Lee has left behind a loving mother, father, sister and brother who will miss him dearly. Lee was a truth seeker, who believed very […] — (Posted June 6, 2023)
Theodore O Gideon, Jr.
Modoc ~ Theodore O. Gideon Jr., 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Caroleton Healthcare Center of Connersville. He was a great man and wonderful father and grandfather. He was born in his loving Spiceland home on August 27, 1943 to his amazing parents Theodore Sr. and Nanny […] — (Posted June 6, 2023)
Jamen Riggs
Jamen David Riggs, 40, of Cambridge City, Indiana, went away in spirit to live, in peace and in love, as one with God. Jamen loved his family, especially his two sons Brylen James and Jamen Maddox, they were his everything. Among many loving memories, they will remember their dad coaching and practicing sports with them, […] — (Posted June 5, 2023)
John Rex Dabney
John Rex Dabney, 88, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born March 1, 1935 in New Castle to the late John and Laura Dabney. Rex was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Indiana Gas after 20 years of […] — (Posted June 5, 2023)
Shirley Ann Emery
Shirley Ann Emery, 75, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond, after becoming ill earlier in the week. She was born February 12, 1948 in Batesville, one of seven children of Percil and Florence Hilbert Prifogle, and she lived most of her life in […] — (Posted June 5, 2023)