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.
T-Bone McFarland Luther T. “T. Bone” McFarland, 88, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Caroleton Manor of Connersville. A child of Craig and Mabel Gabbard McFarland, Luther was born August 27, 1936, in Foxtown, Kentucky and attended Harrisburg High School. Luther served his country in the United States Army. Luther married the former Imogene […] — (Posted December 27, 2024)
William “Billy” Cowan William “Billy” Cowan, 75, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on June 29, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Mary (Glen) and Claude Cowan. Billy was a 1968 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted December 27, 2024)
Elizabeth Nell Burns Elizabeth Nell Burns passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024, at her home in Connersville at the age of 66. She was born in Harlan, View full obituary — (Posted December 27, 2024)
Delbert Eugene Carey Delbert Eugene Carey, 73, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. One of five children of Lewel and Mae Hunter Carey, Delbert was born on July 14, 1951 in Connersville. On March 27, 1971, Delbert married the love of […] — (Posted December 27, 2024)
Janie Kathlene McPherson Janie Kathlene McPherson, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born to Daniel and Della McPherson on June 18, 1949, of Laurel, Indiana. Janie adored her family, neighbors, life-long friends, Laurel High School classmates, and coworkers from her decades-long employment at […] — (Posted December 27, 2024)
Normon Gray Normon Gray, 77, of Cambridge City, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of four children of Homer and Thelma Marcum Gray, Normon was born on December 4, 1947 in McKee, Kentucky and moved to the Connersville area for residence as a young adult. […] — (Posted December 27, 2024)
Sally Jo Jones Sally Jo Jones, 65, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on June 24, 1959, in New Castle, to the late James R. and Sarah E. (Sheppard) Bates.  A 1977 graduate of New Castle High School, Sally […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Charles Reisert Charles A. Reisert, age 93, passed away on December 25, 2024 at Autumn Trace in Connersville. He was born in Connersville on April 1, 1931 to Charles J. and Edith (Brattain) Reisert. Charles was a 1950 graduate of Milton High School. Charles and his wife Nadine have been members of Milton Christian Church for 70 […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Perry Shelvy Frost Perry Shelvy Frost, 87, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born December 9, 1937 in Kentucky to the late Lafe and Winnie “Mammie” (Piercey) Frost. Perry was a graduate of New Lisbon High School where he was the valedictorian. He worked as a brick mason for […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Larry V. Stevison RICHMOND, Ind. – Pastor Larry V. Stevison, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Rosebud Village. Born March 24, 1941, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Maggie Lee Herron and Melvin Clarence Stevison, Larry had lived in this area since 1984. He graduated from Bradley County High School in Tennessee. Larry made a […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Judy A. Pierce RICHMOND, Ind. – Judy A. Pierce, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at Reid Health. Born October 10, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roy Albert and Julia Annette Garmene Caplinger, Judy was a life-long resident of Richmond. She formerly worked at Golden Rule and Heritage House as a medical assistant. Judy […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Brian S. Meador Brian S. Meador, 60, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. He was born July 24, 1964, in Anderson, IN. Brian graduated from Knightstown High School in 1982. He worked in manufacturing plants as a supervisor. Brian enjoyed NASCAR, golfing, the Green Bay Packers and IU Basketball. Brian is survived […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
George P. Brown George Patrick Brown, 74, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024, at Reid Hospital. George was born on August 2, 1950, to Roy and Mary Brown. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1968 and enjoyed a career in real estate for several years. He then held other sales jobs as he loved […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Jo Ann Juday Jo Ann (Elliott) Juday age 71 of Eaton, Ohio left this earth to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. Born on August 9, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late James R. & Lelia M. (Anderson) Elliott. Jo Ann was a member of the Cornerstone Grace Church in […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Dorvin H. York Dorvin H. York, 95, of Spiceland passed away peacefully on Monday December 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Albany, KY to the late Hogard and Omega (Swift) York. A graduate of New Lisbon High School, Dorvin served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the […] — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Morris Abbott Morris Abbott “Morrie”, age 76 of Connersville, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born on March View full obituary — (Posted December 26, 2024)
Louise Gross Smith Louise Gross Smith passed away Dec 20, 2024 . She was born September 25th, 1931 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Clarence and Hattie (Anderson) Gross.  She retired from Indiana Knitware, Greenfield after working there for 30 years. She worked as a foster grandparent at Knightstown Headstart in her later years. She was the […] — (Posted December 25, 2024)
Carolyn Sue Abbott RICHMOND, IN– Carolyn Sue Abbott, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born November 14, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jesse T. and Naomi G. Freeman Sheets Sr., Carolyn was a lifelong resident of this community. She was a 1969 graduate of Richmond Senior High School. Carolyn retired in […] — (Posted December 24, 2024)
Charles M. “Chuck” Downing Charles M. “Chuck” Downing 73 of Richmond passed away at his home December 23, 2024. He was born May 3, 1951 in Richmond to “Woody” View full obituary — (Posted December 24, 2024)
Dr. Raymond D. Wolf, DO Dr. Raymond D. Wolf, DO, age 67, of Dayton, OH passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in the comfort of his home. He was born July 10, 1957 in Plainfield, NJ to Beverly Buhowsky Wolf and the late Raymond Wolf. Raymond grew up in Garwood, NJ and Sumter, SC. He earned […] — (Posted December 24, 2024)
Anita Grace Hora HORA, Anita Grace, age 99, of Lanier Township, Preble County, OH, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by loving family at Fort Hamilton Hospital, OH. She was born on February 14, 1925, in Carlisle, OH, to the late Joseph Grandon and Virgie Evelyn (Cass) Burdge.   In addition to her parents, she is […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Charlotte Ann Byrd RICHMOND, Ind. – Charlotte Ann Byrd, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Ambassador Health Care. Born July 7, 1942, in Wartburg, Morgan County, Tennessee, to Estel and Edith Matheson Stringfield, Charlotte lived in this area for many years. She worked in a factory, then worked as a CNA at Heritage […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Thomas S. Milligan – Thomas (Tom) Stuart Milligan, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was preceded by his loving wife of View full obituary — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Troy Marcum RICHMOND, IN– Troy Marcum, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born March 15, 1926, in Lee County, Kentucky, to Harvey and Dafney Handy Marcum Harrison, Troy lived most of his life in this community. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in WWII. Troy […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Janet K. Davis-Spaeth Janet K. Davis-Spaeth, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Arthur and Erna (Preibisch) Dalhamer. Janet was a City Council Member and former Vice-Mayor of Trotwood, OH for many years, where she was instrumental in […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Dennis A. “Denny” Sizemore Dennis A. “Denny” Sizemore, age 68, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born January 16, 1956 in Dayton to the late Carl and Frances Sizemore. Denny was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley High School where he played football; and was an avid […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Roy A. Peters Roy A. Peters “Tony”, 58, of Franklin County passed away on Friday December 20, 2024. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 22, 1966, View full obituary — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Gundega L. Blums RICHMOND, Ind. – Gundega L. Blums, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Reid Health. Born March 5, 1934, in Valka, Latvia, to George and Katherine Eglitis Sprogis, Gundega had lived in Richmond for many years. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and worked at the Richmond State Hospital for […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Justin A. Day Justin A. Day, age 29, passed away on December 19th, 2024. He was born March 6th, 1995, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Terry Levi View full obituary — (Posted December 23, 2024)
Elizabeth J. Baker Elizabeth J. (Liz) Baker of New Castle, was restored to her full glory on the morning of December 18, 2024 at home, after an extended battle with cancer which she fought with the heart of a lion. Born July 8, 1942 in Greenwood IN to Howard & Edith Peters, she is survived by her spouse […] — (Posted December 23, 2024)