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.
Teri Fischer Teri L. Fischer, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Miss Fischer was born in Connersville on February 12, 1954, to Wilma Abernathy Fischer and Carl L. Fischer. After graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington, Teri returned to Connersville to work in Supply Chain Management for Ford Motor Company. Later moving to Indianapolis, […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Sharon L. Heacox Sharon Louise Heacox, 78, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in New Castle on July 10, 1946 to Raymond and Irene (Duffey) Thalls. She lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a 1964 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She had worked as […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Jason Brown Jason Brown, age 53 of Brookville, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on June 2, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Vernon & Nancy Lela (Walden) Brown.  He loved the outdoors and was a landscaper. Preceded by his mother, Nancy Lela Brown in 2021; brother, Vernon W. Brown in 2018; great nephew, Daniel […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Carolyn June Bishop Carolyn June Bishop, 77, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday night, January 15, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Connersville. A daughter of Virgil and Norma Martin Corya, Carolyn was born August 11, 1947, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1965. On May 15, 1981, Carolyn married Gary Bishop in Bakersfield, […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Mary Louise Bentley Mary Louise Bentley, 85, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 14, 2025, at Forest Park of Richmond. Born May 1, 1939, Mary was one of five children of Clyde and Elsie Scott Owens and was a graduate of Harrisburg High School with the class of 1957. On April 30, 1966, […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Mark Edward Beard Mark E. Beard, 69, of Connersville passed away at I.U. Health – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The youngest of three children of Robert “Bob” and Mary Louise Rogers Beard, Mark was born in Connersville on August 4, 1955. Mark, or Coach Beard, as he was called by many, graduated from Connersville […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Scott Edward Worley Scott Edward Worley, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1935 in Eaton to the late Walter Scott and Ruby E. (Bell) Worley. Scott was a graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Navy Veteran; he was the owner and operator of […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Lorene S. Larrimore Lorene S. Larrimore, 92, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in New Castle, Indiana on January 15, 2025. She was born in Tateville, Kentucky on September 9, 1932, to Bertha D. (Cox) Stigall and John Thomas Stigall. Lorene was employed for many years at Western Electric Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. She enjoyed floral design […] — (Posted January 17, 2025)
Vicki Lynn Williams Vicki L. Williams, 70, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren and loved ones in her home as she went into the arms of Jesus. She was born December 11, 1954, in Rushville to Thomas and Doris (Marine) Fletcher. A 1973 graduate of Chrysler High School, […] — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Katherine Ann Morris Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Ronald Kay Lowhorn It is with solemn hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Kay Lowhorn. Ron departed from this world at Bethel Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center in Muncie, Indiana on January 15, 2025 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 83 years old. Ron was born in Albany, Kentucky on December 11, 1941. […] — (Posted January 16, 2025)
Joan Michaels Joan Michaels, age 79, passed away at Rosebud Village Nursing Home, January 14, 2025. She was born July 10, 1945, the daughter of Clyde and View full obituary — (Posted January 16, 2025)
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)