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.
Brandy Dawn McNally Brandy Dawn McNally, age 44, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1980 to Ray Lawson and Alice Isaacs. Full Obituary Pending. Visitation for Brandy will be held on Thursday November 21, 2024 from 2-4pm at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Services will follow at 4pm at […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Marvin Ray Young Marvin Ray Young, age 75, passed away at his residence on November 17, 2024. He was born August 15, 1949, the son of Raymond and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Mary June Baker Mary June Baker, age 66 and lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her home on November 16 2024, surrounded by loved ones and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Dennis G. Spears CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Dennis G. Spears, age 67, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born December 16, 1956, in Jasper, Indiana, to Robert and Dorothy Ellis Spears, Dennis had lived in this area since he was a young boy. He was a 1974 graduate of Centerville High […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Rocky Rockwell William B. “Rocky” Rockwell, 81, of Connersville passed away Friday afternoon, November 15, 2024 at Reid Health, Connersville. The only child of George W. and Dorothy Ferris Rockwell, Rocky was born in Connersville on May 21, 1943 and attended Connersville High School. Rocky was a dedicated employee at Scripture Chevrolet as parts and service manager […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Geri Campbell Geraldine “Geri” Campbell, 91, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on November 16, 2024 at Arbor Trace Assisted Living in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 31, 1932, in Brookville, Indiana, Geri was the second of four children born to Gaynelle Rudical and Julius E. Tulley. She graduated from Short High School in Liberty, Indiana, in 1950 […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Walter Joseph Gosselin Walter Joseph Gosselin, age 58, passed away at Rosebud Village on November 9, 2024. He was born November 24, 1965, to Peter Walter Gosselin and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Imogene Pugh Imogene Pugh, 93, of Muncie, Indiana passed away on November 15, 2024. She was born June 3, 1931 in Danville, Illinois to Hezakiah and Ida View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Elizabeth Gail Coleman Elizabeth Gail Coleman,66, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1958 to the late Herbert and Mary (Dicken) Witham. Gail graduated from Tri High High School in 1976. She played volleyball for Tri High for those 4 years of school. She always loved […] — (Posted November 17, 2024)
Philip Martin Philip Duane Martin, 80, of Richmond, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. He was born Nov. 30, 1943, to Genieve and Clarence Jesse Martin Jr., and practiced his family’s Quaker faith. Phil graduated from Richmond High School in 1961 and Indiana University Bloomington in 1967, where he enjoyed membership in Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He met […] — (Posted November 17, 2024)
Lewis Regner Lewis Regner, 92, of New Castle, IN passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 23, 1932 in Galszollo, Hungary to the late Istvan and Agnes Botos Regner. Lewis, along with his wife Sophia, immigrated from Hungary on October 24, 1956, one day after his 24th birthday […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)
Sharon J. Barnes Sharon J. (Shaw) Barnes, 84 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on January 22, 1940 in the home that her great grandfather Daniel M. Brower built in 1880 in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Reba May […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)
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)