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.
Janet Geneva Quinter Janet Geneva Quinter passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 4, 2025. Janet was born on January 14, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana to William and Ilda Schneider. Janet graduated from Richmond Highschool in 1949, she then married the love of her life, Elmer, in 1950. They had three children, Terri, Ann & David Quinter. […] — (Posted March 5, 2025)
Lisa R. Unger Lisa R. Unger, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1956 in Richmond, IN to the late Kenneth and Phyllis (Yost) Unger. Lisa worked at the Walmart store in Eaton for 5 years and formerly worked at Rose City wholesale company […] — (Posted March 5, 2025)
Nelson Ray Slone Nelson “Ray” Slone, 56, of Brownsville, passed away suddenly Monday evening, March 3, 2025 at his home. One of two children of Nelson Slone and Golda Scholl, Ray was born in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky on May 24, 1968 and came to Fayette County in 1979 with his family. Ray graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted March 5, 2025)
Rev. Norwood A. “Woody” Kreuzinger Rev. Norwood A. “Woody” Kreuzinger, 94, formerly of New Castle, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center. A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, he was born April 4, 1930 to the late Norwood M. and Mildred (Burgess) Kreuzinger. Rev. Kreuzinger was educated at the […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Barbara Jane Culbertson Lebo RICHMOND, IN– With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Barbara Jane Culbertson Lebo, 77, on March 1, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief and unexpected illness. Barbara was born on January 20, 1948, to Alvin “Buck” and Audrey Moore Culbertson. She grew up in Dayton, Ohio. […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Gary Blackwell  Gary Blackwell, 56, passed away at his home on Monday, March 3.  Gary was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 19, 1968. He attended Richmond High School. Gary worked for himself repairing appliances and enjoyed tinkering with cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   Gary will be missed by his son, […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
Cory Gilbert  Cory B. Gilbert, 57, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday evening, March 1, at Reid Health.  Cory was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 26, 1967, to Fredric B. & Mollie Lu Kendig Gilbert, both of whom preceded him in death.   Cory served in the US Air Force from February 1988 until August 1997. Following […] — (Posted March 4, 2025)
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)