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.
Thelma Sue Bales RICHMOND, IN– Thelma Sue Bales, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Reid Health. Born December 6,1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gene and Louise Cohee Frame, Thelma lived most of her life in this community. She was a graduate of Centerville High School and worked in the school cafeteria. Thelma enjoyed […] — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Martha Jean Young RICHMOND, IN– Martha Jean Young, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born January 4, 1953, to Harvey and Maggie White, Martha lived most of her life in this community. She graduated from Bisbee Arizona High School and married her husband, Stephen J. Young, on October 21, […] — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Cynthia J. Davis Cynthia J. “Cindy” Davis, 62, resident of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at CHP Hospice in Defiance, Ohio after an extended illness. She was born January 2, 1963 to the late Wilmer and Carol (Dale) Baldridge in Defiance, Ohio. Cindy graduated from Ayersville High School in the class of 1981. She also […] — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Esther Brown Esther Elnora (Lamb) Brown, 83, of Winchester, Indiana passed away January 13, 2025, following a battle with Parkinson’s. She was born March 6, 1941, in Randolph County, a daughter of Wilbur and Thelma (Manning) Lamb. A 1959 graduate of Union High School. She retired from Dana Corp. in Hagerstown in 1991. Esther and her husband […] — (Posted January 15, 2025)
Judy Gail May Judy Gail May, 67, of Springersville, passed away Tuesday morning, January 14 2025 at her home. One of seven children of Walter and Essie Bates, Judy was born in Fayette County, Indiana on September 15, 1957. On June 30, 1973, Judy married Denver May in Fayette County. Mr. May survives. For many years, Judy was […] — (Posted January 15, 2025)
Timothy Wilson Timothy Wilson, 65, of Lewisville passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday January 14, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was Born on May 9, 1959, in New Castle to the late Ronald and Lynda (Baldock) Wilson.  Per Tim's wishes there will be no services.  — (Posted January 15, 2025)
Michelle Nicole Jones Michelle Nicole Jones, born on September 11, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 8, 2025. Michelle was known for her love of cooking, View full obituary — (Posted January 15, 2025)
Logan Joann Miller Obituary pending… Services pending… View full obituary — (Posted January 15, 2025)
Ray Reisinger Connersville native, Ray E. Reisinger passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 73. The son of Clarence and Betty E. Hamilton Reisinger, View full obituary — (Posted January 14, 2025)
Debra Ann Morgan Debra Ann Morgan, age 59 of Richmond passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1965, in Tomahawk, WI to James E. Morgan and Nancy L. Vallier Morgan. Debra was a survivor, fighting her way through addiction and coming out on […] — (Posted January 14, 2025)
Neil K. Davis Neil K. Davis of the Harrisburg community in Connersville, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025, with his wife by his side, at the age View full obituary — (Posted January 14, 2025)
James L. Skiles James L. Skiles, 55, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a 1987 graduate of National Trail High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Matthews Casket in Richmond, Indiana where […] — (Posted January 14, 2025)
William Wayne Clampitt William W. “Bill” Clampitt, 93, resident of New Castle, passed away at his home on January 12, 2025. He was born in Lawrence County, Indiana on February 4, 1931 to the late Dale and Leona (Hatfield) Clampitt. Bill was a proud graduate of Shawswick High School class of 1949 and loved to attend annual class […] — (Posted January 14, 2025)
Harold Logan Cox Harold Logan Cox, 90, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 12, 2025. He was born May 6, 1934, in Paint Lick, Kentucky to the View full obituary — (Posted January 14, 2025)
Danny Jackson Ramey Danny J. Ramey, 75, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1949 in New Castle to the late General Jackson and Vada (Collins) Ramey. Danny was a graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 and was a […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Gloria Jean Bowling Gloria Jean Bowling, 78, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1946 in New Castle to the late L. Elmo and Opal M. (Stephens) Lewman. Gloria was a 50-year member of the New Castle Order of the Eastern Star #116 and 38-year member of the […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Mary A. Jeffries Mary A. Jeffries of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, January 9, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Susan, in Indianapolis. Mary was 103 years, 7 months and 20 days old. She was born on May 20, 1921, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Wayne and Matilda (Weaver) […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Thomas G. Janes Thomas G. Janes, 73, of New Castle, passed away Saturday morning, January 12, 2025, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born April 9, 1951, in Manchester, Clay County, KY. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Tom served in combat during the Vietnam War. Tom was a millwright mechanic for over 40 years, working on […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Brandi Renee Gabbard Brandi Renee Gabbard, age 56, passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on January 12, 2025. Brandi was born on May 11, 1968, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Ralph Watson Ralph Watson, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. He was born on April 26, 1939 in Madisonville, Tennessee to Lige and Vesta (Isbell) Watson. Ralph moved to this area in 1957 and he met and later married Donna L. Deaton on October 28, 1960. He […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
John Edward McQueen John Edward McQueen, 94, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, January 11, 2025, at his residence. A son of Willard and Rhoda Burch McQueen, John was born August 14, 1930, in Tyner, Kentucky. John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War with the rank of Corporal from 1950 until 1953. […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Rosemary Eggleston Rosemary Brown Eggleston, 94, formerly of Connersville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Copper Trace Living Facility, Westfield, Indiana. Rosemary was born on December 16, 1930 in Rushville to Edward and Ida (Buchanan) Brown. She later moved to Connersville and resided with her aunt and uncle, Mayme and […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Mike Fleming  James Michael Fleming, 57, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday evening, January 12, at Reid Health.  Mike was born on March 16, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana to James Lyndel & Norma Jean Wickett Fleming, both of whom preceded him in death.   Mike graduated from Northeastern High School with the Class of 1985, where he […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Marjorie Fields Marjorie Fields, 84, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the Waters of Rushville. A daughter of William Ernest Sr. and Opie Sammons Hatfield, Marjorie was born March 1, 1940, in Westbourne, Tennessee. On July 20, 1957, Marjorie married Wayne Richard Fields Sr. and together they lived in Laurel until moving to Connersville […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Bertha H. Lakes RICHMOND, IN– Bertha H. Lakes, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Reid Health. Born December 31, 1924, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Arthur and Sara Kendrick Daugherty, Bertha was a member of this community for most of her life. She was a member of Ravina Park Baptist Church and retired […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Bob Swoveland Bob Swoveland, 62, of Farmland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Henry County, IN, Guy G. and Hazel Blanche (Wilkinson) Swoveland. Bob married Jeannette “Jenny” Holliday on December 13, 1982. He worked as a trash truck driver for Jon Davis, Jr., Childress and […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Vanessa A. Hawkins Vanessa A. Hawkins, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born January 18, 1966 to George and Ardelia Woodson Hawkins. View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Bonnie (Rusterholz) Robbins Bonnie Jill (Rusterholz) Robbins passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Bonnie was born to Jack Rusterholz and Norma (Greiner) Dunker in Connersville, Indiana, where Bonnie was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Julia Greiner. Bonnie met her husband, Ron, when they were freshmen at Connersville High School. Their […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)
Henry Hawkins Henry Hawkins 71 of Richmond passed away January 8, 2025 at Rosebud Village after a long illness. He was born November 9, 1953 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)
William J. Huber Sr. William J. Huber Sr., 77, of New Castle, died peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 8, 1947 in New Albany, IN, a son of the late Theodore Wayne and Georgia Lee (Owen) Huber. Bill was a dedicated family man, husband, father, grandfather, patriot, […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)