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.
Gerald Franklin Shelton Gerald Franklin “Bud” Shelton, longtime resident of Henry County, passed away on Saturday November 9 at the age of 90. Mr. Shelton is widely known for his many years serving the Blue River Valley school community, first in the role of high school principal beginning in the fall of 1965 and then serving a long […] — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Stephen N. Stevens Stephen Neal Stevens, 73, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Henry Community Health. He had been living with prostate cancer for several years and faced each challenge and treatment that came his way with strength and courage. He never lost his positive outlook on life. Steve was born April 12, 1951, […] — (Posted November 11, 2024)
Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Dudas Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Dudas passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 8th, 2024. Kathy was born in 1954 in Santa Rosa, California, to William (Bill) Grimes and Earlene Grimes. She attended Riley School and Boston Junior High and graduated from Richmond High School in 1973. Shortly after high school, she got a job with […] — (Posted November 10, 2024)
Viola Jones Viola Jones age 85 of Richmond died suddenly at Reid Health on November 7, 2024. She was born October 26, 1939, in Campton, Kentucky to View full obituary — (Posted November 9, 2024)
Herbert H. Hobbs Herb Hobbs, Winchester, died on October 14, 2024 at age 69. Herb grew up on a farm near Lynn, and was a 1973 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. In 1976, He began a 15 year run as the morning D.J. at WMDH Radio in New Castle, IN. Herb also had worked at Brooks Foods […] — (Posted November 9, 2024)
Jennifer Jo Berry Jennifer Jo Berry age 76 of Richmond died November 4, 2024, at Brickyard Health Golden Rule. She was born March 10, 1948, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted November 9, 2024)
Vicky S. Hawley Vicky S. Hawley, age 70, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 26, 1954 in New Castle, IN to the late Robert and Patsy Williams. Vicky was an avid sewer and enjoyed quilting; she worked at Samaritan Behavioral in Eaton for 24 years; and […] — (Posted November 9, 2024)
Shirley Conley Shirley D. Conley, 74, of New Castle passed away on Friday November 8, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on November 29, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Betty (Purk) McKay. She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Angela Crisler; grandchildren, Ali, Taylor, Brayden and Ashley; […] — (Posted November 8, 2024)
Debra Lynn McCutchen Debra Lynn McCutchen, 65, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday, November 07, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on February 26, 1959 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Wilson Everett and Norma Bea (Cooper) McCutchen. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and later worked at […] — (Posted November 8, 2024)
James D. Stringfield FOUNTAIN CITY, IN.- James D. Stringfield, age 80, of Fountain City, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at home. Born on February 25, 1944, in Wartburg, Tennessee, James grew up in Tennessee with 4 sisters and 3 brothers. The family moved to Richmond, Indiana after spending some time in France when his father was in the […] — (Posted November 8, 2024)
Maxwell McKinley Maxwell McKinley passed away peacefully and comfortably at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana on October 26th, 2024. He was born on February 12th, 1945 View full obituary — (Posted November 8, 2024)
Thomas P. (Buz) Goble Thomas Patrick Goble (Buz), age 73, of Centerville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 12, 1951 to Thomas Sonner and Martha Joan (Reagan) Goble. Buz was a United States VietNam veteran serving with the Army and worked many different construction jobs […] — (Posted November 7, 2024)
Steven “Speedy” Yeuell Davidson Steven “Speedy” Yeuell Davidson, 58, of Spiceland passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, November 6, 2024 with his beloved dog, Koda, by his side. He was born June 14, 1966 in New Castle to Larry Yeuell Davidson and the late Gladys Lucille (VanPatten) Davidson. Speedy was a 1985 graduate of Knightstown High School and […] — (Posted November 7, 2024)
Anthony “Cowboy” Brown Anthony “Cowboy” Brown, 61 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio to Bob View full obituary — (Posted November 7, 2024)
Bobby Teague Bobby Teague, 87, a resident of Alexandria, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Alexandria Care Center. He was born May 23, 1937 in Kennard, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Hahn) Teague. Bobby was formerly employed at Elder Beerman in Anderson. He had previously resided in New Castle before moving to Anderson […] — (Posted November 7, 2024)
Tom Naylor Thomas “Tom” Leslie Naylor, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, November 4, 2024 with his wife by his side at his home in rural Glenwood. The oldest of four sons of Marion and Avis McCrory Naylor. Tom was born in Rushville on November 24, 1940 and graduated from New Salem […] — (Posted November 7, 2024)
Patricia A. Peirce Patricia Ann Peirce was born on January 24, 1941 in Junction City, KS to Rufus and Lavina Cavett Porter. She spent her youth in Junction City, Carleton, NE and Edgar, NE. She graduated from Edgar High School in 1958. After graduation, she attended the National School of Aeronautics in Kansas City, MO. She held various […] — (Posted November 6, 2024)
Marie King Marie King, born on July 26, 1934 in Batesville and left this world peacefully November 5, 2024 at the age of 90. Her home in Rushville was a cozy haven that always welcomed friends and family with open arms. The savory aroma of her famous home-cooked meals was always present, especially during Christmas time. Marie […] — (Posted November 6, 2024)
Ann Cutshaw Ann K Cutshaw, 85, of Cambridge City, passed away Monday, November 4, at Vitas Healthcare in Melbourne, FL. Ann was born in Anderson, IN on April 3, 1939, to George and Francis Davis. She graduated from Anderson High School and Indiana University. She married John Cutshaw Jr. in February of 1961. She taught Business Education […] — (Posted November 6, 2024)
Kyle Thomas Stuckey Kyle Thomas Stuckey, 20, of Carthage passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 10, 2003 in Oxford, OH the son of Rodney and Rachael (Francis) Stuckey. Kyle was a graduate of Knightstown High School's Class of 2022. Kyle developed a profound love for cars at a […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Victoria Louise Stultz Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Sue A. Lawrence Sue Ann Lawrence, 90, of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. She was born November 18, 1933 in Knightstown the daughter of Chester and Ann (Carey) Bartle.   Sue was a 1951 graduate of Knightstown High School. She retired from First National Bank in Knightstown after 30 years […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Stephen H. Jackson Stephen H. Jackson, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle. He was born February 8, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana to Floyd and Ethel (Guffey) Jackson. Stephen worked at Kenny Eaton car wash for 20 years and he also worked at Four Square Church for 20 […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Brackie Byrd Brackie Byrd, 72, of Glenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on August 4, 1952, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Robert and Bessie Byrd. Brackie’s life was marked by kindness, music, and devotion to those he cherished. On December 1, 1973, Brackie married Kathleen, his […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Phyllis J. Johnson RICHMOND, Ind. – Phyllis J. Johnson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, peacefully moved on to her eternal home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Born February 16, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to William G. and Sylvia M. Wilson Reeves, Phyllis was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1966 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Megan Elizabeth Matlock Megan Elizabeth Matlock, age 30, of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born June 3, 1994 in Dayton, OH. Megan was a 2012 graduate of Hamilton High School; enjoyed all kinds of music, dancing and singing; loved drawing; was always happy to […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Homer H. “Howie” Davis, Jr. Homer H. “Howie” Davis Jr., 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938 in Muncie to the late Homer Howard and Florence Mae (Buie) Davis, Sr.  A graduate of Muncie Central High School, he owned and operated H&S Distributers for over 35 […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Carolyn E. Smith Carolyn E. Smith, 81, of New Castle, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on January 20, 1943, in a farmhouse in Greens Fork, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Floyd and Mattie Will (Rich) Sutherland. Carolyn was a 1961 […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Tyrone Travis Jarrett Jr. Tyrone Travis Jarrett Jr., 31 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on November 1, 2024. View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Cynthia Anne/Shirk Meek This is the story of an amazing woman by the name of Cynthia Anne/Shirk Meek. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, citizen, and friend to all who knew her. She passed from this world on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024. Cynthia was unbelievably loved and although she is gone, those who loved her […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)