Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Justin Heyes Justin L. Heyes, 35, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. He was born October 10, 1989, in New Bedford, MA. Justin was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Taylor Construction. Justin is survived by wife Breanna (Stephens) Heyes, whom he married March 8, 2025, son Aiden Smith, mother Lisa […] — (Posted August 18, 2025)

Delia Joan Hays Delia Joan Hays, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Arbor Trace, surrounded by her family. Born February 20, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carroll and Nan Gartrell, Delia graduated from Jackson High School in Campbellstown, Ohio in 1948. She also attended Belmont High School in Dayton, Ohio. She worked […] — (Posted August 17, 2025)

Chris Lundy Chris Lundy, 79, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Chris met her many health challenges with remarkable strength, courage, and determination. She was born on October 15, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of James Leonard Bicknell and the late Thelma Lee […] — (Posted August 16, 2025)

Jennifer Ann Coffey Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted August 16, 2025)

Wendy Kay Shade Wendy Kay Shade (Bond) passed away August 14, 2025 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. She was born November 25, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Marjorie Schaller. Wendy is a 1972 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School in Whitehall, Ohio. She enjoyed working for several manufacturing companies in Brookville, Ohio and Clayton, Ohio. She […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Fred Roger Dishong It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Roger Dishong, who left this world peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Fred was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, proud veteran, and master craftsman. His life was defined by integrity, hard work, […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Rodney Brower Rodney Gaar Brower, 89, of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at Reid Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1936 in Connersville to Campbell S. Brower and Aletha Evelyn Gaar Brower. He was a 1954 graduate of Straughn High School and then Graduated from The Ohio State University in 1958 With […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Trina Faye Piercy-Harrington Trina Faye Piercy Harrington, 59, of New Castle passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Henry Community Health. She was born March 2, 1966 in New Castle to the late Ralph and Ruby Faye (Haines) Piercy. Trina was a 1984 graduate of New Castle High School. She was an avid fan and follower of Ozzy […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Daniel “Dan” Day Roach Daniel “Dan” Day Roach, 83, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on May 16, 1942, in Jeffersonville, IN, Dan was the son of the late Vernon and Louise (Kinnamon) Roach. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and went on to earn both his Master’s […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Lisa Smith NEW CASTLE – Lisa Smith, 60, formerly of Lewisville, passed away at her home in New Castle, Indiana the evening of August 9th, 2025. A daughter of the late Osby and Nora (Guffey) Smith, Lisa was born on July 29th, 1965, in New Castle. Survivors include her two sons, Kyler Smith and Kevin Dwenger; sister, […] — (Posted August 15, 2025)

Eldo Venancio Lao Eldo Venancio Lao “Papi”, 85 left this world to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1, 1940 in Deleyte, Cuba to Juan Lao-Chuy and Marina Ramirez-Velasquez. He came to the United States in 1967 as a 27-year-old man, with the Bridges […] — (Posted August 14, 2025)

Donald L. “Donny” Russell Donald L. “Donny” Russell, 66, of Centerville, died August 13, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born September 20, 1958, in Richmond to David and View full obituary — (Posted August 13, 2025)

Robert M. Stemple Robert M. “Bob” Stemple, age 89 of New Paris, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 while surrounded by his family at his residence. Born on October 26, 1935 in New Hope, Preble County, Ohio, son of the late Barney Edward & Edna Pearl (Krall) Stemple. He was a 1953 […] — (Posted August 13, 2025)

Stephen D. Coates Stephen D. Coates, 77, of Richmond, passed away at Reid Health after a brief illness. He was born on August 29, 1947, to Jesse and View full obituary — (Posted August 13, 2025)

Larry Lee Hackman Larry Lee Hackman, age 79, originally of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 26, 2025. Larry was a 1964 graduate of Richmond Senior High School. He served his country in the National Guard and worked most of his career writing software packages for point-of-sale retail systems and consulting. […] — (Posted August 13, 2025)

Susan Carol Lahrman RICHMOND, IN– Susan Carol Lahrman, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Reid Health. Born December 10, 1955, in Berwyn, Illinois to Ronald and Arlene Jean Rothgeb Budovec, Susan lived most of her life in this community. She was a 1974 graduate of Downer’s Grove South High School and attended Ball […] — (Posted August 12, 2025)

Elton L. Brown Mr. Elton Lewis Brown, 99, of North Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, August 9. Elton was born on February 4, 1926, in Cardington, Ohio to Bryant William and Fern Marie Purvis Brown. He was a graduate of Chesterville (Ohio) High School. Elton entered the U.S. Navy on […] — (Posted August 12, 2025)

Kirkston Glunt Shendler Kirkston Glunt Shendler, age 85, passed away at Reid Health on August 9, 2025. He was born July 15, 1940, the son of Marlowe and View full obituary — (Posted August 12, 2025)

Eldon Brock Richard Eldon Brock, 95, of Liberty, Indiana, went to his heavenly home peacefully on August 9, 2025. The oldest of six children of Henry Cook and Elsie Lee Williams Brock, Eldon was born in Englewood, Tennessee on March 2, 1930 and had an 8th grade education and one college credit. On June 30, 1951, Eldon […] — (Posted August 12, 2025)

Daniel J. Kidd Daniel E. Kidd, 79, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born January 23, 1946, in New Castle, a son of the late Goldman and Marjorie (Sanders) Kidd. Daniel graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1965 and went to work at Dana Corp. in […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Frank Collyer Franklin B. “Frank” Collyer passed away on Friday August 8, 2025, with his wife by his side at the age 87. Frank was born on View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Odessa Smith Obituary pending.. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at Mount Moriah Church, beginning at 11 a.m. Family and friends may View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Charles Yencer Jr “Obituary Pending” View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Helen L. Byrd Helen Louise Byrd passed away on August 6th, 2025, at 1:45 pm, peacefully at home. She was born on September 21st, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Brian Austin McCracken Obituary pending.. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at Community Family Funeral Home beginning at 6 p.m. Family and friends View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Steven J. Leffingwell Steven J. Leffingwell, 82, of Mooreland passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born September 18, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Clarence and Geneva (Hawkins) Leffingwell. Steve was a 1960 graduate of Mooreland High School where he was a proud Bobcat and played […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Richard W. Thalls Richard William “Dick” Thalls, 93, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had recently resided. He was born in Hagerstown on January 20, 1932 to Raymond and Lavonne (Mercer) Thalls and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Dick attended Ball State University and served with […] — (Posted August 11, 2025)

Albert Eugene Brown Albert Eugene Brown, aged 102, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Wood Glen Alzheimer’s Community in Dayton, Ohio. Born on December 30, 1922, in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Cebary G. and Grace F. (Kunkle) Brown. Albert dedicated 32 and a half years to NCR in Dayton, retiring […] — (Posted August 10, 2025)

Andrea “Andi” Ramsey WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. – Andrea “Andi” Ramsey, age 63, of Williamsburg, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Indiana University Health surrounded by family. Born September 12, 1961, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward and Faye Louise Sturgis Gilmore. Her father, Edward was killed in the explosion in downtown Richmond when Andi was young, her mother […] — (Posted August 10, 2025)

Harold Steele Harold Steele, 82, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, August 7, 2025 at the Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a patient since Wednesday. The oldest of six children of Earl and Rachel Crawley Steele. Harold was born in Connersville on August 19, 1942 and graduated from the […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)