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.
Regina Lynn Braswell Regina Lynn (Ferrell) Braswell, 67, of New Castle passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Methodist Hospital. She was born June 29,1957 in Henry County to the late Delmar and Virgina (Davis) Ferrell.  She was a 1976 graduate of Chrysler High School and married her husband, Harrison, that same year. Regina enjoyed going to concerts […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)
Wanda Baker CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Wanda F. “Mammy” Baker, 82, passed away Thursday morning November 14, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  One of eight children born to the late Joseph and Lena Grace (Renchen) Nash, Wanda was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 29, 1942. Affectionately known as “Mammy”, she was loved dearly by her children, […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)
Howard C. Dailey Jr Howard C. Dailey Jr., 91 years Old, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 15, 2024. Howard was born August 8, 1933 in Rochester, NY to Howard C. Dailey and Geraldine (Ford) Dailey. Howard served four active years and four inactive years in the United States Air Force. He was well known for his […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Linda Louise Albright CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Linda Louise Albright, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born August 26, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Wentworth Lamb and Betty Lucille Dale Lamb Rheuble, Linda was a life-long resident of this area. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Lisa Ann Moss Lisa Ann Moss, age 63, of Camden, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. She was born December 6, 1960 in Hamilton, OH. Lisa dearly loved all of her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; enjoyed cooking; and was former Mayor of Camden. She retired […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Ronald Bowers Ronald A. “Moe” Bowers, 60, of New Castle passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born July 10, 1964 in Muncie to John and Ruth (Guffey) Bowers. Moe was self-employed as an auto mechanic and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his family with all their vehicle […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Robert L.. Sink Robert L. Sink, age 83 formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Monday, November 12, 2024, at Leland Legacy in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 5, 1941, in New Paris, the son of the late Grover D. & Flora E. (Kirkman) Sink. He was a self-employed Home Inspector. 50-year member of the New Paris […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Donald George Kowalke RICHMOND, IN– Donald George Kowalke, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. Donald was born September 25, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the son of George and Esther Zaborowski Kowalke. He was a graduate of Milwaukee High School (Washington High). Donald was also a graduate of G. M. I. and […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Billy Coates Billy Coates, 85 died Thursday, November 14. Billy was born in 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Edna Wells and Jesse Coates. Billy graduated from Richmond View full obituary — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Rose Marie Burke Rose Marie Burke, 69, of Connersville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born in Connersville, on View full obituary — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Marvin Ray Shelton Marvin Ray Shelton, 63, of Marion and formerly of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born December 3, 1960 in New Castle, a son of the late Claude Elbert and Alice Marie Shelton. Marvin served in the United States Navy and enjoyed working on cars, collecting coins […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
M. Virginia Ray RICHMOND IN. – M. Virginia Ray, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at home. Born August 12, 1928, to Guilder S. and Novie G. Gilmore McFarland, Virginia came to this community in 1947. She was a 1947 graduate of French Lick High School and worked as an Avon representative for 31 […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Sonny Fields John C. “Sonny” Fields, born on March 12, 1934, in Connersville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 90. John was a man deeply rooted in the values of community, work, and family. He will be remembered as a man of quiet strength, who knew the value of hard work, […] — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Clarence Shipp Clarence Shipp, 84, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on November 12, 2024. View full obituary — (Posted November 15, 2024)
Deborah Whitesitt Deborah Whitesitt, 73, of Knightstown passed away Tuesday November 12, 2024 at IU Health University Hospital. She was born March 27, 1951 in New Castle, the daughter of Cloy and Sadie (Plank) Morgan.  A 1969 graduate of Knightstown High School, Debbie attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and then earned a Bookkeeping Certificate from […] — (Posted November 14, 2024)
Donna Dryden Donna Dryden, age 79, passed away at her residence November 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 30, 1944, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted November 14, 2024)
Patricia Ann Johnson Patricia Ann (Bradshaw) Johnson, age 86, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio. Pat was born on April 30, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Charles & Marguerite (Caroll) Bradshaw. Preceded by her husband of 53 years, Larry A. “Monk” […] — (Posted November 14, 2024)
Hope A. Pigman Hope A. Pigman 91, of Connersville died peacefully, Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024 at Caroleton Healthcare, Connersville, Indiana. She was born June 18, 1933, in Henderson County, Kentucky. She was an only child of Daniel A. Schmidt and Marvel B. Stauffer. On November 24, 1949, she was married to V. Robert Pigman. Mr. Pigman passed […] — (Posted November 14, 2024)
Cheryl Lewis Straughn – Cheryl Lewis, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2024, at the age of 56, after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. She was born on August 28, 1968, in Miami, Florida, and later moved to Straughn, Indiana, where she spent much of her life. […] — (Posted November 14, 2024)
Ronald L. Preston It is with loving and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald L. Preston, born on August 13, 1940, in Huntington, West Virginia, and a resident of Lynn, Indiana for 51 years. He honorably served as a US Marine during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1959-1962). A witty, loyal, and supportive man, Ronald was […] — (Posted November 13, 2024)
Catrina Marie Sawyer Catrina Marie Sawyer, 64, of West College Corner, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, November 8, 2024, following an auto accident that occurred on October 27, 2024. Born July 25, 1960, in Middletown, Ohio, Catrina was one of seven children of Robert and Bessie Baker Merrill and was a graduate of […] — (Posted November 12, 2024)
Sharon K. Bryant Sharon K. (Rhoads) Bryant, age 72, of New Paris, Ohio, died at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born on November 1, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio.  Sharon retired from Parker Hannifin in 2014.   Preceded by her husband of 26 years, John Harold Bryant in 2022; mother, Betty J. Rohrer; brothers, […] — (Posted November 12, 2024)
Carol A. Arcuragi Carol A. Arcuragi, age 86, of Camden, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born June 25, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to the late Everett M. and Margaret E. Rhodes, Sr. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very proud to be a dog […] — (Posted November 12, 2024)
Gladys Albert RICHMOND, IN– Gladys Albert, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Arbor Trace Exceptional Senior Living. Born November 4, 1925, in Livingston, Kentucky, to Walter and Ada Lovings Gilliam, Gladys lived most of her life in this area. She worked as a gifted seamstress for many years for local businesses. Gladys […] — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Angela Marie Stonewall Angela Marie Stonewall, 56 of New Castle passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1968, to the late William and Alice (Hanaway) Carr. Angela is a 1986 graduate of Chrysler High School. After high school she attended college at Western Kentucky University, where she met her husband of 32 […] — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Hubert “Pat” Ervin Hubert “Pat” Patten Ervin 66 of Richmond died after a long illness on November 9, 2024. He was born September 6, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Alberta Jane Hughes A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Mark Stipp Mark H. Stipp March 18, 1956 – November 10, 2024 Mark H. Stipp, age 68, of Liberty, Indiana, died after a courageous battle with cancer View full obituary — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Roy Brandenburg Jr. New Castle – Roy Brandenburg Jr., 81, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 10th, 2024, at The Waters in New Castle, Indiana.  He has been a resident there since 2016. Roy was born February 11, 1943, to Roy Brandenburg and Lillie (Gibson) Brandenburg in Lee County, Kentucky. Roy graduated from Lee County High School in Beattyville […] — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Patricia Darlene Chance Obituary Pending A memorial service will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM, with Deacon Jim officiating. Family View full obituary — (Posted November 11, 2024)