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.

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)

Kerrigan Allen Biscoe (Neal) Kerrigan Allen Biscoe (Neal) died Saturday afternoon on March 4th after a brutal battle with pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his best friend and only love, Carlton Biscoe, his brother, Kenny Neal, his maternal grandmother, Peggy Rude, and many other cherished family members and friends. He leaves unforgettable memories to his devoted and […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Billy C. Thomas Billy C. Thomas, 91, of Richmond, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born January 8, 1932, in Kirkville, Kentucky to Aaron Albertus and Georgia Ann Hurt Thomas and lived here most of his life. He worked for Wallace Sheet Metal. He is survived by his three […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Brenda Lou (Jones) Thompson Brenda Lou (Jones) Thompson, 74, of Richmond, died March 2, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born January 1, 1949, in Richmond to Sandlin and Mayme Pearl Gregory Jones and had lived here all her life. She was a beautician and owned Brenda’s Beauty Salon. Brenda is survived by her husband […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Uleane Stinson Uleane Stinson, 77, of Richmond, passed away March 8, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville; she was born March 16, 1945, in Richmond to Robert Joseph and Rebecca King Metzger and lived here all of her life. She worked for over 40 years at Clara’s Pizza King. Uleane loved spending time with her family and […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Lura Patterson Smith Lura Patterson Smith passed away March 6, 2023. She was 98 years old. Born July 22, 1924, to Paul and Mariam Patterson of Florence, Indiana. She graduated from Patriot High School in Vevay, IN, and married William David Smith in 1942. They briefly lived in Connersville, IN, and moved to Liberty, IN where they remained […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Jerry Lee Martin Jerry Lee Martin, 61, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, March 6. Lee was born on June 2, 1961 in Winchester, Indiana to Jerry and Diana Sue Frazer Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. Lee grew up in the Williamsburg area and lived there his whole life. He farmed and also hauled grain […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Betty J. Harris Betty J. Harris, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born June 3, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, to Herman and Vera Keesling, Betty lived in this community most of her life. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church. Betty was a great mom, grandma […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Geraldine (Bicknell) St. Clair Geraldine (Bicknell) St. Clair, better known as Gerre, was born in Deer Lodge, Tennessee on Christmas Day, 1932, the youngest of 16 siblings. She passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023 surrounded by family. Gerre lost her husband of 66 years on October 13, 2022, then fell and broke her leg 2 days before his […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Anna Virginia Tornes (Terhaar) Anna Virginia Tornes (Terhaar) of Sunbury, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2022, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born October 15, 1934, in Harrisburg, IN to the late Ruby E. (Weaver) and Joseph G. Terhaar. Anna graduated from Williamsburg, IN High School and St. Vincent Hospital […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Bonnie Jo Phillips Bonnie Jo Phillips passed away on March 5, 2023 in Summerfield, Florida. She was born in Richmond, IN on April 7, 1949 to Carl and Mildred (Mumma) Miller. Bonnie graduated from Centerville High School in Indiana in 1967. She worked many years at Stevens Wire in Richmond. She moved to Florida in 2001 and started […] — (Posted March 10, 2023)

Nancy W. Gilmore Nancy W. Gilmore, 99, previously of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Manor Grove Nursing Home in Kirkwood, Missouri where she had been a resident. She was born January 31, 1924 in Lee County, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle Gabbard Wyatt. The family lived in Kentucky a short time before moving […] — (Posted March 8, 2023)

Danie Darryl Dishman Danie Darryl Dishman, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home. Born July 23, 1944, in Straughn, Indiana, to Ernest Claude and Mary Belle Beatrice Miller Dishman, Danie was a resident of Henry County and of this community for the past 2 years. He was a high school graduate from […] — (Posted March 8, 2023)

Walter Earl Powell Jr. Walter Earl Powell Jr., age 54, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota. Born August 4, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Walter Earl Powell Sr. and Susan Smalley Powell, Walter was a resident of this community for 29 years. He was a high school graduate from Lakeland High School, Florida, and […] — (Posted March 8, 2023)

Donald Gene Price Donald Gene Price, 86, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 quietly in his sleep after a long illness. Don is survived by his daughters; Cindy Arrington and Melissa House, grandchildren; Jayson Arrington, Shawna, Crawford, Alyssa Martin, Joshua Price Goebel, Taylor Price, Austin Price, Hailey Price, and Emily Price-Dinh. He is […] — (Posted March 8, 2023)

David A. “Dave” Kessler David A. “Dave” Kessler, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on January 30, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Frank Elwood & Betty Ellen (Baumgardner) Kessler. Dave was a retired Salesman & Auctioneer and had a family business […] — (Posted March 8, 2023)

David A. Terry David A. Terry, 68, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 5, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. He was born on November 18, 1955 in New Castle, a son of the late Marion and Anabell (Criswell) Terry. David was a hard worker and was well-rounded in housing construction. He […] — (Posted March 7, 2023)

Andrew “A.J.” Wise Andrew “A.J.” Wise, age 20, of Losantville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 15, 2002, in New Castle, Indiana to James Elbert Wise Jr. and Tabatha (Wren) Wise. AJ enjoyed going to the different zoo’s to see the animals, playing video games and […] — (Posted March 7, 2023)

Michael Lee White Connersville resident Michael Lee White, 59, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence. Mike was born on July 25, 1963 to Carolleta Fay Berger in Rushville. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1981. Following graduation, Mike enlisted in the army where he received several awards including: Army service medal, Marksman, […] — (Posted March 7, 2023)