Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Steve A. Foster Steve A. Foster, 58, of Dunreith, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1964 in Chicago, IL. Most of Steve’s adult life, he worked as an auto mechanic. He had worked at Big O Tires in New Castle, but mostly was self-employed. He could […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)

Ruth L. Conley RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth L. Conley, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Heritage House. Born November 14, 1938, in Lancing, Morgan Co. Tennessee, to Estel Lee and Edith Marie Matheson Stringfield, Ruth was a resident of this community for most of her life. She retired from Alcoa in 1994. She […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)

Elmer Noe Elmer Noe, age 93, passed away at home on Tuesday April 4, 2023. He was born in Richmond on February 24, 1930 to Thomas J. and Janice Noe. Elmer had lived in the area all his life and had worked as a foreman for RP&L. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Earl Limburg Earl J. Limburg, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Reid Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1943 in Hagerstown to John and Dorothy (Thompson) Limburg. Earl was a 1961 graduate of Hagerstown High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army. When he came home from the […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Jack Dean Hart Jr. Jack Dean Hart Jr., 54, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 4, 2023 at his home. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born July 23, 1968 in San Diego, California to Jack Dean Hart Sr. and Deborah Lynne Murphy Hart. He was a 1986 graduate of Triton Central […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Jerome ‘jerry’ Pflug Jerome “Jerry” Pflug, age 81 of Connersville, passed away on Monday April 3 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Jerry was born in Connersville, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted April 5, 2023)

David John Plont, Sr. David John Plont, Sr, age 62 of Connersville, passed away o March 31, 2023 in Richmond. David was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on View full obituary — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Carol Ann Goss Carol Ann Goss, 78, died on April 1, 2023. She had been ill for a short time. She was born to Vernon and Josephine Goebel on July 29th, 1945, at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Raised in the Catholic Church, she attended St. Andrews School through the 8th grade, then Hibberd Junior High and […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Joseph A “Joe” Wood Joseph A. “Joe’ Wood, 66, of New Castle, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born October 23, 1956 in New Castle, a son of the late Clarence Wood Sr., and Mary Marie (Billings) Wood. A 1974 graduate of Chrysler High School, Joe worked […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)

Sheryll Lynn Field Sheryll Lynn Field, 88, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 2, 2023 at her home. She was born April 17, 1934 in Clay City, Indiana, one of five children of George E. and Irma S. White Shields. She was a graduate of Clay City High School. In 1955, she was married in Hymera, […] — (Posted April 4, 2023)

Jeff Lefforge Jeff Lefforge, 69, of Knightstown passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1953 in Greenfield to the late James and Violet Lefforge. He was a 1972 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. Jeff retired from Visteon in Connersville. Jeff enjoyed shooting sports, hunting and fishing. He was a member of […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Wanda M Honaker Wanda Mae Honaker, age 79 of Connersville, passed away on April 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Wanda was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Brian K. Sparks Brian K Sparks, age 34, of Brownsville, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Liberty. Brian was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 14, 1988, View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Gary William McGuire Gary William McGuire, 67, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home. He was born January 3, 1956 in Connersville, one of five children of William and Margaret Austin McGuire and was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School. For many years, he was employed at Detroit Steele in Morristown, Indiana. […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Carolyn Ann Cook Geis Carolyn Ann Cook Geis, 87, of Westfield, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Westfield where she had been a resident. She was born January 1, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana, one of four children of Jake and Hilda Schantz Cook, and was a 1954 graduate of Oldenburg […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Cheyene Ally Helms Cheyene “Ally” Helms, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2023. She was born December 4, 1998, the daughter of Kimberly Helms and Chad View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Bertha Holliman Bertha Holliman, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond, Indiana. Born on February 28, 1930 in Vicco, Perry Co., Kentucky, daughter of the late James Issac & Susie (Summner) Burnett. Bertha retired in 1986 after many years as a […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

John Lewayne Elliott Ind. – John Lewayne Elliott, age 87, of Liberty, Indiana, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Whitewater Commons Senior Living. Born February 13, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde James and Martha Ellen Deaver Elliott, John was a resident of this community all his life. He enjoyed spending his Friday nights at the Eagles Lodge. […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Kent Irvin Baker Kent Irvin Baker, 80, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023 at his home. He was born September 20, 1942, the younger of two sons of Francis and Luanna Higgs Baker and graduated from Connersville High School. For over 27 years, he was employed at MEG of Cambridge City. Later, he was employed […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Robert D Kirlin Robert D “Bob” Kirlin, age 81, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. Born November 3, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of Howard Daniel and Moneta Faye (Leverton) Kirlin. Bob received his bachelor degree from Franklin College. He was the […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)

Carol Lee (Hollis) Armacost Carol Lee (Hollis) Armacost met her Lord and Savior, as well family and friends who preceded her in death, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Born May 15th, 1938, to Sam and Helen Hollis, Carol was a Hoosier at heart and a lifelong Reds fan who loved her family and friends deeply, profoundly, and richly. After […] — (Posted April 1, 2023)

Gilda D. Hubbell Gilda D. Hubbell, 73, of Lewisville, passed away unexpectedly at home on the evening of Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Homer J. and Margaret D. (Lipp) Warner. Gilda was a 1968 graduate of Straughn High School and earned a bachelor’s degree […] — (Posted April 1, 2023)

Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller RICHMOND, Ind. – Genevieve “Jenny” C. Weller, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Born April 29, 1930, in Connersville, Indiana, to Alfred and Ellen Wood, her family moved to Richmond early in her life. Jenny was a proud graduate of Richmond High School, Class of […] — (Posted April 1, 2023)

Wilbur Lee Stebbins Wilbur L. Stebbins, age 74 of Liberty, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, (Lakengren) Ohio, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Wilbur was born on October 22, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois the son of the late Wilbur L. & Evelyn D. (Duke) Stebbins. He had served 24 years in the U.S. […] — (Posted April 1, 2023)

Arthur Lee Grubbs II Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 1, 2023)

Jacqueline “Jacque” Goodson Jacqueline “Jacque” Goodson, 75, of Hagerstown passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1947 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Willard Paul and Crystal Mae (Covalt) Smith. Known to be kind to everyone, especially to her grandsons who were the light of her life and whom she loved […] — (Posted March 31, 2023)

Ronald Deaton Ronald Joe Deaton was born April 10th, 1939 in Hazard, Kentucky. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Marie Deaton and his wife of 53 years, Wilberta Combs Deaton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Deaton, two sons, Grant of Leland and Greg (Jennifer) of DeWitt, Michigan, and their children, Jameson and […] — (Posted March 31, 2023)

Mary Theresa Folkerth Mary T. Folkerth, 72, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away March 22nd, 2023, at Reid Heath in Richmond, Indiana. Mary was born on August 30, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Samuel and Gloria (Kane) Rhoads. She was a 1968 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania. After high school Mary earned […] — (Posted March 31, 2023)

William H. Ott William H. “Bill” Ott, 75, of Centerville, passed away at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born in Brookville, IN, on September 15, 1947, to Henry W. and Anna Lee (Brewer) Ott. Bill graduated from Brookville H.S. in 1965, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Cumberland College in 1970 and later received […] — (Posted March 31, 2023)

Tom Buccella Tom Buccella, 65, of Richmond, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 28. Tom was born on September 25, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana. He was a 1975 graduate of Richmond High School. He worked most of his life as a carpenter and tradesman, at one time serving as President of the United Brotherhood of […] — (Posted March 31, 2023)