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.

Thurnia R. Rogers, Sr. Thurnia R. Rogers, Sr., age 83, of New Castle, died peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1939 in Bourne, Kentucky to Alfred and Katherine (Raines) Rogers. Survivors include his four children, Thurnia (Jessica) Rogers of Hagerstown, Tatia (David) Sheppard of West […] — (Posted March 20, 2023)

Geneva F. Smith Geneva F. Smith, age 98, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. She was born on October 12, 1924, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Russell and Stella Vail Young. Geneva graduated from Fairview High School. On June 1, 1956 she was united in marriage to Everett […] — (Posted March 19, 2023)

Byron “Barney” C. Ritchie Byron “Barney” C. Ritchie, 70, of Springport passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 following an extended illness. He was born on September 27, 1952 in Muncie Indiana to the late Paul and Martha (Carter) Ritchie. Barney was a 1970 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. He owned Ritchie’s Plumbing for more than 30 […] — (Posted March 19, 2023)

Nora Ann (Snedigar) Loveday Nora Ann (Snedigar) Loveday, 91, of New Castle passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born on August 18, 1931 in Mt. Summit, a daughter of the late John Henry Clay and Vadie (Blake) Snedigar. Known to be always full of energy, Nora enjoyed playing Bingo and in her younger years was a bowler. […] — (Posted March 19, 2023)

Mildred L. Young Mildred L. Young, 98, of New Castle and formerly of Florida, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born and raised in Horse Branch, Kentucky on January 15, 1925 and died March 18, 2023. This makes her 98 + years “Young” at the time of her passing. She was […] — (Posted March 19, 2023)

Jeannie C. Aldrich Jeannie C. Aldrich, 94, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born January 25, 1929 in Greensburg, Indiana to Cloyd “Casey” and Fannie Ayers Long. On October 23, 1947, she married Roy Aldrich in Greensburg. Mr. Aldrich survives. Jeannie was a devoted homemaker. Outside of the home, Jeannie […] — (Posted March 18, 2023)

Marcia Evelyn Brown Marcia Evelyn Brown, 71, of Connersville passed away Thursday evening, March 16, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. A daughter of Samuel Francis and Norma Evelyn Dearinger Boyer, Marcia was born on November 21, 1951 in Rushville, Indiana. On November 21, 1979, Marcia married Mark E. Brown in Harrisburg, Indiana. Mr. Brown survives. For many years, […] — (Posted March 18, 2023)

David E. Marling David E. Marling, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. Born on June 9, 1931, in Jennings County, Indiana the son of the late William H. & Ota M. (Bolton) Marling. He attended Paris Crossing High School in Paris Crossing, Indiana, U.S. Marines Corps […] — (Posted March 17, 2023)

Eva Mae (McCashland) Hufnagel Eva Mae (McCashland) Hufnagel 95, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on March 13, 2023. She was born January 27, 1928, in Liberty, Indiana; the daughter of Elmer R. and Minnie Maxine Davis McCashland. She was a 1946 graduate of Richmond High School. She married Louis J. Hufnagel on December 27, 1948. She was a devoted […] — (Posted March 17, 2023)

Michael Arnold Wright Michael Arnold Wright, 70 departed this life on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born August 10, 1952 to James E. Wright and Margaret O. Wright in Atlanta, GA. Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Church of the Living God, 1120 East Washington Street, Muncie, IN 47305. Wake at […] — (Posted March 17, 2023)

Charlie “O” Owens Charlie “O” Owens, 84, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 after a 7 year battle with cancer. He was born June 23, 1938 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Frank and Edith (Guffey) Owens. Charlie was an electrician with Chrysler Corporation before retiring in June of 2003. He owned Owens Electric for […] — (Posted March 17, 2023)

Shane P. Hawkins Shane P. Hawkins, 54, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 5, 1969 in Richmond to Dave and Jackie (Ross) Hawkins. Shane graduated from Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School in 1987. In 1996, he received his Auctioneer license and became a business […] — (Posted March 15, 2023)

Matthew Adam Lucas Matthew Adam Lucas, age 39, passed away on March 11, 2023, in Richmond. Matthew had been in ill health, but his death was unexpected. He was born in Connersville on February 6, 1984, the son of Wilma Hamilton Flynn and the late Terry L. Lucas. Matthew was very passionate about and had a huge heart […] — (Posted March 15, 2023)

Dixie Jean Coffin Dixie Jean Coffin, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Reid Health, after a long battle with NAFLD. Born November 26, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Earl Frederick and Mary Alice Dalzell Davis, Dixie was a resident of this community for her entire life. She worked as a Deputy at the […] — (Posted March 15, 2023)

Eldon Eugene Blankenbeckler Eldon Eugene Blankenbeckler, 93, of Milton, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, March 12, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born March 22, 1929 in Morgan County, Tennessee, one of ten children of Eugene and Gladys May Blankenbeckler. In 1949 he graduated from Oliver Springs High School in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. He served in the […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Martha J. Wood Mrs. Martha J. Wood, 96, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, March 9 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. She was born on October 21, 1926 in Richmond to Walter E. and Ruth Hoover Mikesell, who preceded her in death. She was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School. Mrs. Wood was […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Doris A. Parrett Doris A. Parrett, age 87, passed away at Reid Health on March 12, 2023. She was born April 23, 1935, the daughter of Lee Morton Turner and Cora Ruth Miller Turner, in Richmond, Indiana. Doris had been a resident of Wayne County most of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Casey Duane Shook Casey Duane Shook, 45, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on October 27, 1977 in Muncie, a son of Carl Duane and Debra Ann (Wyatt) Shook. Blessed with a servants heart at a young age, Casey had a love […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Janis A. Maple Janis A. Maple, 84, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was born December 6, 1938 in Keno, Kentucky to the late Jennings and Mary (Super) Morrow. Janis was a devoted mother and marvelous cook. Her family was her world and she loved them unconditionally. In Janis’s earlier years, she loved quilting, […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Steven C. Lowder Steven C. Lowder, 75, of New Castle passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Indiana University Health- Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Henry County to the late William and Dorothy (Haggerty) Lowder. Steven was employed at Western Products in New Castle and retired from Precision Mold and Tool where […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Edward Roy Meek Edward Roy Meek, 85, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, of natural causes at his home in Winchester. He was born November 12, 1937, the only child of Virgil Edward Meek and Mabel Jane Carter Meek. Roy graduated from Winchester High School in the Class of 1956 and was a lifelong resident of Winchester. Roy was […] — (Posted March 14, 2023)

Charlotte Cambra Charlotte Cambra, age 90, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Charlotte was born and raised in Iowa before moving to California where she met her husband John Cambra and built a beautiful family with three children. She worked as a waitress for many years and later owned […] — (Posted March 13, 2023)

Gladys Pence Gladys Pence, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday March 6, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Gladys was born in London, Kentucky on February 1, 1929 to John and Mary Hamilton. She would later tell the story of how she arrived by train as a young adult in Richmond, Indiana. […] — (Posted March 13, 2023)

Elizabeth Anne “Libby” White Edwards Elizabeth Anne “Libby” White Edwards, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana to Robert E. “Bob” White and Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” McGuff White. Libby was a lifelong resident of New Castle and also enjoyed many summers at Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana. […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

Kathryn M. McQueen Kathryn M. McQueen, beloved wife and mother, passed away Friday, at age 71, March 10, 2023 at her residence in Farmland following an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1951 in New Castle, a daughter of the late L. Paul and B. Edna (Choate) Carter. A 1970 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

D. Bradley Wilson D. Bradley Wilson, 65 of Connersville passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1957 in Frankfort, Germany to Bill Wilson and Nancy Funk Wilson. At the young age of 16 Brad met his sweetheart; the love of his life, Kim Gough. They were married at St. Gabriel Catholic Church […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

Janet M Posco Janet M Posco, 86, of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. She was born on December 18, 1936 in Bristol, Tennessee to the late Sam Jackson and Callie Milton Jackson. Janet was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty Indiana. She then went to work in […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

Nikki Lee Riley Nikki Lee Riley, age 29, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at home. Born June 29, 1993, in Richmond, Indiana, to Timothy and Laura Riley, Nikki lived in Centerville most of her life. She was a firefighter with Centerville FD. Nikki enjoyed You Tube and had over 30,000 followers. She enjoyed going to […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

Lois (Ford) Richey Lois (Ford) Richey, age 90, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. She was born September 9, 1932, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Carl & Nellie (Keesling) Ford. Lois was married to Russell Raines, Charles Adkins & Clifford Richey. […] — (Posted March 12, 2023)

Larry “LT” J. Taylor Larry “LT” J. Taylor, age 65, passed away at home peacefully on March 2, 2023. He was born February 14, 1958, the son Artimus Taylor Sr. and Elease Quisenberry Taylor, in Richmond, Indiana. Larry was a lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana, and he attended Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church. He attended Richmond Community Schools and worked […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)