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.
Michael Hay CAMBRIDGE CITY- U.S. Army, Retired 1ST Sergeant, Michael Brent Hay, 70, passed away at his home in rural Cambridge City peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning March 2, 2025.  A son of Harvey Brent and Betty Katherine (Brooks) Hay, Mike was born in New Castle Indiana on April 27, 1954.  He married the love […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Deborah “Debbie” G. Hendricks Deborah “Debbie” G. Hendricks, 72, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1952 in New Castle to the late Phyllis and Gene Selvy. Debbie was the nicest and sweetest person you would ever meet. She never complained about anything. Debbie’s favorite thing was listening […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Susan Shull Susuan Collins Shull, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 1, 2025. Born on June 16, 1946, in Connersville, Indiana, she was the only child of the late Mayor William “Peachy” and Helen Collins, also of Connersville. Susan was a 1964 graduate of Connersville High School after which she completed her […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
June Lorene Adsit With profound sadness and hearts full of precious memories, we announce the passing of June Adsit, who left us peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on June 8, 1928, in Connersville, Indiana, to Leonard and Margaret Crute Border and resided in Connersville […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Tresa A Coffman Tresa A Coffman, 59, of Liberty, passed away on March 2, 2025. Tresa was born on August 20, 1965, and is the daughter of Mike View full obituary — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Patricia “Pat” Ann Brown Patricia “Pat” Ann Brown, 90, of Greenfield, passed from this life to meet her Heavenly reward on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. She was born February 6, 1935, in Cambridge City, IN, a daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Johnson) Longnecker.  A young military wife, Pat enjoyed being a homemaker. […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Shirley Ann Catron Shirley Ann Catron, 87, of Camby, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home. She was born in Indianapolis on July 25, 1937, the daughter of the late Walter Orville and Bernice Ethel (Moore) Griffith. Shirley was raised in a Nazarene pastor’s home and loved […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Johnson Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Johnson, 80, of New Castle passed away on Friday February 28, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on November 29, 1944, in New Castle to the late Alonzo and Elizabeth “Davis” Lowe. Bobbie retired from RCA after many years of service. She loved spending time with her family […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Mary “Elaine” Beauchamp It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mary “Elaine” Beauchamp on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Elaine was born on June 5, 1949, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana to Willard and Helen Austerman. Elaine worked at Oakridge Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Ronnie “Big Ron” Daugherty Ronnie Daugherty “Big Ron” was born September 11, 1970 and passed away on February 27, 2025, due to complications at Reid Health Hospital. Ronnie loved View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Rita Mae Mayberry Obituary pending… Arrangements pending… View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Vicki Juanita Tackett Vicki Juanita Tackett, 72, of Connersville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A daughter of Bruce Emerson and Lena Irene Sleet, Vicki was born August 28, 1952, in Connersville. In February of 1981, Vicki married Joner Tackett in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Tackett survives. Vicki worked in quality control at Philco Ford. […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Wayne McKinney Wayne McKinney, (83), of Richmond, Indiana and Brickyard Healthcare Muncie Care Center, Muncie, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Kendrica Reed Kendrica Reed, 38, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born June 27, 1986 in Lancaster, South Caroline to Addison Patterson View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon, 63, passed from this life at home in Winter Garden, Florida, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, the youngest of six children of the late Randall G. and Barbara A. (Bailey) […] — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Jeffrey Allen Smith Jeffrey Allen Smith, 54, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Koweba View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2025)
Elmer Logan Elmer Logan, 84, of New Castle, IN passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025, at the Willows of New Castle. The son of Osville and Audie Mae Logan, he was born on April 8, 1940, in Byrdstown, TN.  A life-long resident of New Castle, he was employed at Brooks Foods in Mt Summit for over […] — (Posted March 2, 2025)
David Mettert NEW LISBON-  David Edward Mettert, 84, passed away early Thursday morning February 27, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Earl Newton and Kathryn (Waltz) Mettert, David was born at home in Mooreland, Indiana on October 18, 1940.  A graduate of Mooreland High School, David enlisted in the United States […] — (Posted March 2, 2025)
Wilma Alberta Fellows CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Wilma A. Fellows, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, died Friday, February 28, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 11, 1932, to Albert J. and Lenna L. Hunt Price, Wilma spent most of her life in the Richmond and Connersville area. Wilma enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking, and jigsaw puzzles. In 1956, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Doshia May Evitts Doshia May Evitts, 75, of Connersville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Reid Health of Richmond, surrounded by her family. A daughter of Alonzo and Marie Bennett Smith, Doshia was born October 6, 1949, in Pineville, Kentucky. On May 22, 1965, Doshia married James Earl Evitts in Connersville. Mr. Evitts passed away February 3, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Dorothea Oakes Dorothea L. Oakes, 91, of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully in her home at the Leland Legacy Suites Assisted Living in Richmond, IN on February 28, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1934 in Cambridge City to Harold Russell and Eva May (Weaver) Kenworthy and lived all of her life in Cambridge City and […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Illa Faye Hedrick Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Janet Baker Janet Baker, 72, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie She was born October 23, 1952 in New Castle to the late Caleb and Edith (Morgan) Slagle. A graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Janet retired from Foam Rubber Corp. She enjoyed […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Gina Yvonne Bowers Gina Yvonne Bowers, age 68, of Middletown, OH passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center in Versailles, OH. She was born August 24, 1956 in Middletown to the late James A. and Lutresia (Vickers) Parker. Gina enjoyed gardening, adored flowers; and listening to folk music. In addition to […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Wilma Fellows CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – Wilma A. Fellows, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, died Friday, February 28, 2025. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 11, 1932, to Albert J. and Lenna L. Hunt Price, Wilma spent most of her life in the Richmond and Connersville area. Wilma enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking, and jigsaw puzzles. In 1956, […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Mary Lu Welsh Mary Lu Welsh passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born March 24, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa. After graduating from St. Catherine’s University in View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Danny L. Holmes, Jr. Danny L. Holmes, Jr., 58, of Chesterfield, passed away from complications of a stroke on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent of Anderson. Danny loved to help others and was an organ donor. A son of Danny L. Holmes Sr. and Mary Hines Holmes, Danny was born December 31, 1966, in Connersville. He […] — (Posted March 1, 2025)
Deborah Karen Martin Deborah Karen Martin, age 75, of Eaton, Ohio—and formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, and Kingsport, Tennessee— a beacon of joy and elegance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio following a brief and hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born April 9, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, […] — (Posted February 28, 2025)
William Sanford Minor William Sanford Minor born March 10, 1955, was a loving grandfather; father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. William was known to most as “Bubby’ View full obituary — (Posted February 28, 2025)
Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon Margaret “Margo” Dennison Dillon, 63, passed from this life at home in Winter Garden, Florida, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, the youngest of six children of the late Randall G. and Barbara A. (Bailey) […] — (Posted February 28, 2025)