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.
Ronald Lee Boomershine Ronald Lee Boomershine 80 of Richmond died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Springs of Richmond. He was born February 16, 1945, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted February 25, 2025)
Jeffrey Lee Norman Jeffrey Lee Norman, age 60, passed away at his residence on February 14, 2025. He was born December 11, 1964, the son of Harry Oliver View full obituary — (Posted February 25, 2025)
John Francis McGuire John Francis McGuire, 77. of New Castle passed away Monday, February 24, 2024 at the Brickyard Golden Rule in Richmond, Indiana. He was born June 14, 1947 to the late Willard and Martha (Utt) McGuire in New Castle. John was a 1965 graduate of Spiceland High School. He then attended Friends University in Wichita, Kansas […] — (Posted February 25, 2025)
Jimmie Donald Madden Jimmie “Donnie” “Doc” Madden, 86, finished his Earthly journey on Thursday, February 20, 2025, with his loving family gathered at his bedside. From the beginning of his battle until the very end, Jimmie was given the absolute best, most loving care by his girls and family. He fought the fight and has won the race, […] — (Posted February 25, 2025)
Phyllis Garry Phyllis I. Garry Phyllis I. (Bertram) Garry passed peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Born December 28, 1944, raised in Hagerstown, Indiana (the seventh of 10 children, last the triplets!), graduated high school in 1962, and earned a degree from Springfield Business College (Springfield, Ohio), where she wed Brian Garry on May 28, 1966. Following the […] — (Posted February 25, 2025)
Ernest S. Adams Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 25, 2025)
Michael “Mike” Jones   Michael "Mike" Jones, a devoted father, grandfather, and hardworking man, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 23, 2025 at the age of 74. Mike was born January 18, 1951 in New Castle, IN the son of the late Willard Jones and Wilma (Fannin) Laird. Mike dedicated many years of his life to Warner Gear, […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Judith K. Brown RICHMOND, IN– Judith K. Brown, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born May 28, 1940, in Wheatland, Indiana, to Vance and Alma I. Williams Whalen, Judith has lived in this community since 1973. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at Vincennes University. Judith worked as an […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Alice Joyce Thornburg RICHMOND, IN– Joyce Thornburg, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Joyce was born November 10, 1931, in Randolph County, Indiana, to Glen and Grace Marie Engle Adamson. As a young teenager, she helped work on the family farm when her brothers were called to serve during World […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Devin Duane Walton Devin Duane Walton passed away unexpectedly at his home in Connersville on February 21, 2025 at the age of 57. Devin was born in Richmond, View full obituary — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Kenny Weaver Kenneth Michael Weaver, 52, of Connersville passed away Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. A life-long resident of Connersville, he was born on June 7, 1972, the son of Thomas Michael and Linda Lou Isaacs Weaver and was a graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1991. […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Phillip Craig Tramontana RICHMOND, IN– Phillip Craig Tramontana, born on March 30, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, passed away instantly in a car collision near Idanha, Oregon on February 11, 2025. He grew up in Richmond, Indiana, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1970. Craig was always creative and talented. Growing up, he built a go-cart, a […] — (Posted February 24, 2025)
Prentice Dale Moore Prentice Dale Moore, 65, of Hagerstown went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1960 in Richmond, Indiana to Robert and Virginia (Mullins) Moore. Prentice was the life of the party; always joking, laughing and making others laugh with his sense of humor, jokes, […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)
Jackie Elbert Claborn Jackie Elbert Claborn, 78, of Cambridge City, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Albany, KY, to the late A.C. and Sally Claborn. Jackie, better known as the Hustlin’ Hillbilly, lived life in the fast lane—literally. In 1965, he met the love of his life, Bonnie (Beaty) […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)
Tracie Lynn Kennedy Tracie Lynn Kennedy, 67, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born February 16, 1958 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen M. (Wiseman) Laird. A 1976 graduate of Chrysler High School in New Castle, Tracie worked for many years at Brooks Foods in Mt. […] — (Posted February 23, 2025)
John L. Bryson John L. Bryson, 81, of Spiceland, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at The Waters of Muncie following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1943, in Spiceland to the late Ruel Snow and Lucille Grace (Wise) Bryson. A 1961 graduate of Spiceland High School, John was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Harold Wesley Goans Harold Wesley Goans, 45, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born July 14, 1979, in New Castle to Steven and Paula Jo (Johnson) Goans. He leaves several family members, including a cousin, Sarah Wilson of New Castle. There will be no services at this time. He […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Paul H. Craig Paul H. Craig, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born October 17, 1936 in Preble County to the late Robert and Dorothy Craig. Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran retiring after 20 years of service and later retired as a […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Patricia L. Sharp Patricia L. Sharp, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, Indiana where she lived with her husband of 65 years and high-school sweetheart, Raymond Sharp until his passing in 2020. She is survived by five children: Steve (Kim) Sharp, Scott (Cheryl) Sharp, Sean […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Carol S. Turner Carol Sue (Parker) Turner passed away on February 20, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Carol was born on February 24, 1945, the only child of Wilma (Parker) Collier. She was raised in Modoc, Indiana by her grandparents, Charles and Lottie Parker, and attended Union High School. In October […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Alice J. Moore Alice J. (Begley) Moore, 85, of New Castle passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Henry Community Health of New Castle. She was born September 5, 1939 in Wise County, Virginia to the late Ted H. and Ruby G. (McGuire) Begley. They moved to Anderson in 1953 and she graduated from Markleville High School in […] — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Sena) Cahil Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Sena) Cahill, 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away at Vancrest Health Center of Eaton, Ohio, on February 19, 2025. She was born View full obituary — (Posted February 22, 2025)
Chad Jeremy Dishman Chad Jeremy Dishman, 52, of Rush County, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Chad was born September 1, 1972, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Dallas Dean and Barbara Jean (Grubbs) Dishman. Chad loved cars, motorcycles, tractors, and horses. He was an auto mechanic and body […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Gayle Ann Rose RICHMOND, IN– Gayle Ann Rose, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Brickyard – Golden Rule, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born April 17, 1939, to Dr. Robert W. Tubesing and Mary Maxine Lafuse Paul, Gayle has been a lifelong resident of this community. She was a 1957 graduate […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Jane A. Matlock Jane Ann Matlock, 67, of Knightstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born in Rushville, Indiana on September 6, 1957 the daughter of Robert and Wanda Schaeffer Winters.   Jane graduated from Knightstown High School in 1975. She was an amazing wife, mom, sister and friend, but […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Flossie May Howard Flossie May (Mills) Howard, 97, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born June 30, 1927 in Berea, Kentucky to Richard M. and Alice (Hatfield) Shelton. Flossie was a homemaker her whole life. Always making sure everyone felt at home in her presence. She met her […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Billy Gene Glenn Billy Gene Glenn age, 86, of Richmond went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born View full obituary — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Esther M. Ferrell Esther M. Ferrell, 78, of New Castle, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, in Henry Community Health. She was born May 25, 1946, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Jarvis M. and Delia Maxie (Key) Smith. Esther enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved her dogs. As […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Willard L. Johnson Willard L. Johnson, age 98, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19th. He was born on February 16, 1927 in the house of the family farm where he lived his entire 98 years. His parents were the late Raymond and Beulah (Ott) Johnson. In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)
Merrill “Cy” G. Riley Merrill G. Riley “CY” was born January 22, 1928 in Richmond IN to James Marvin Riley and Martha P. (Catey) Riley. CY, as he was commonly known, grew up in Richmond, but during the Depression, they moved to Lynn where they resided with his grandfather for a short time. After graduating from Lynn High School […] — (Posted February 21, 2025)