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.
Gary McAvene Gary W. McAvene, 68 of Liberty passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul View full obituary — (Posted September 20, 2024)
Ernest Ferguson Ernest “Ernie” Ferguson, 78, of Connersville passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Heritage House. Ernie was born on October 17, 1945 in London, Kentucky. He was a long time resident and associate of the Mecca Café in Connersville. Ernie was a resident at Heritage House in Connersville for eight years where the staff and […] — (Posted September 20, 2024)
Keith L Bales Keith L. Bales, age 89, formerly of Mooreland, Sanders Glen in Westfield and more recently of Riverwalk Village in Noblesville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born April 13, 1935 in New Castle to the late Claude Luther and Eileen (Cromis) Bales Keith was a man of many […] — (Posted September 20, 2024)
Roscoe Turner Lynn – Roscoe “Herb” Turner, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Sept 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born at home to Robert and Virginia (Harvey) Turner on July 23, 1939. He attended Bentonville school and then graduated from Straughn in 1957. After graduation he proudly served his country by enlisting in the […] — (Posted September 20, 2024)
Joan Seider  Joan Elaine Seider, 71, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.   Joan was born on April 13, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Boyd Webb and Velma (Cox) Webb. She married Robert L. Seider on June 2, 1973, in Richmond. Joan graduated from Northeastern […] — (Posted September 20, 2024)
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Courtney Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Courtney, age 69, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1955 in Lincoln, Nebraska to the late Wendall and Donna (Kolzow) Bauman. Kathy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Wright State University; was a Registered Nurse for 36 years working […] — (Posted September 19, 2024)
Helen M. True RICHMOND, Ind. – Helen M. True, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at Ambassador Health Care. Born August 21, 1948, in Munising, Michigan, to Victor and Mildred Sidbeck True, Helen has been a resident of this community since 2014. She was a 1966 graduate of Munising High School and retired from […] — (Posted September 19, 2024)
David Neal David C. Neal, 68, of Kokomo, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born November 10, 1955, in Henry County to W.L. and Lillie (Huckaby) Neal. David had worked at the Pendleton Reformatory and the box factory. David is survived by son Aaron Neal, grandchildren Bailey, Hunter and Gabriel […] — (Posted September 19, 2024)
James Coy Bratton Jr. James Coy Bratton Jr., 61, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at his home following an extended illness. He was born June 26, 1963 in New Castle, Indiana to James Coy Bratton Sr. and Shirley D. Bratton. James Coy Bratton Jr. was a 1982 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and a veteran of the […] — (Posted September 19, 2024)
Winfred Clarence Martin RICHMOND, Ind. – Winfred Clarence Martin, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Reid Health. Born August 7, 1937, in Huntland, Tennessee, to William and Velma Seabolt Martin, Win grew up on the south side of Chicago, graduated from Chicago Vocational High School, […] — (Posted September 19, 2024)
Jesse Manuel Coffey RICHMOND, Ind. – Jesse Manuel Coffey, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Reid Health. Jesse was born June 18, 1926, in Hummel, Kentucky, to the late James Madison “Jim Matt” and Minnie Langford Parrett Coffey. He served as Sergeant T4 with the occupation force of Japan at the […] — (Posted September 18, 2024)
Richard Pickering Ratcliff Richard Pickering Ratcliff, 83, of Spiceland, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2024. An eighth generation resident of Spiceland, he was born in Henry County September 10, 1941, a son of Rea H. and Winifred (Pickering) Ratcliff. He was a graduate of Spiceland High School in 1959 and Ball State University where he earned both a […] — (Posted September 18, 2024)
Steven G. McInturff Steven G. McInturff, age 62, passed away on Monday September 16, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 2, 1962 to Alvin E. and Mavis I. (Berry) McInturff. After graduating high school, Steven enlisted and served in the United States Army until 1987 where he was honorably […] — (Posted September 18, 2024)
Rosa Marie Steele Rosa Marie Steele, 73, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 15, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Rosa was born August 3, 1951, in Indianapolis, one of eight children of Roy and Ruby Vanetta Kiskaden and was raised in Indianapolis until moving to Laurel with her family. In August 1974, Rosa […] — (Posted September 18, 2024)
Bev Moreland  Beverly Sue Moreland, 75, of Modoc, passed away on Monday, September 16 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie.  Bev was born on December 3, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio to William T. & Pauline Peters Cole.  Bev enjoyed a long career working in physical therapy, retiring in 2004. Following retirement, she served as a volunteer […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
Anna Marie Maurer Anna Marie (Sulprizio) Maurer, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024 at the age of 84 at IU North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Tom, along with her 4 children, Chris (John) Peek of Indianapolis, Tom (Jody) of Webster Groves, MO, […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
Phyllis June Alsop Phyllis June Alsop, a woman of strength and character passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 17, 2024 at Arbor Trace. She was born and raised in New Paris, Ohio and attended Miami University. Phyllis positively impacted many lives in her time here on earth. Phyllis and Floyd ran Alsop’s grill for […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
Edward A. Hardin Edward A. Hardin, age 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at his residence. Born on December 13, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late James & Esther (Howard) Hardin. Ed loved to go fishing and hunting especially with his brother, Tony. He loved to travel and go to sporting events, […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
Glenna Jean Chambers RICHMOND, Ind. – Glenna Jean Chambers, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Reid Health. Born June 1, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Billy and Elizabeth M. Baldwin Thompson, Glenna was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High School. Glenna worked for over 30 […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
William Murl Brumley William Murl Brumley, 85, of New Castle, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born December 31, 1938, in Albany, Kentucky to Robert and Lilly (Jones) Brumley. Upon moving to New Castle, Murl worked at Nelson Tree Service, Asplundh Tree Service, Townsend Tree Service and at […] — (Posted September 17, 2024)
Shirley Hall Lindsey — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Richard Earl Beach Richard E. Beach, 79, of New Castle, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born June 24, 1945, in Indianapolis to John F. and Olive I. (Jones) Beach. Richard moved to New Castle as a child. He lived his entire adult life in New Castle. He graduated from Chrysler High […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Angela Lee Rodgers In the stillness between heartbeats, Angela Lee Rodgers of Greenfield, IN, passed from this life into her Creator’s arms on September 15, 2024. Angela was born August 11, 1964 to Mark and Virginia Frame and grew up in New Castle, IN graduating from New Castle High School in 1982. She earned her bachelor’s degree from […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Jeannette Elaine Pitts  Jeannette Elaine Pitts, age 62, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on September 15, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1961 in Anderson, Indiana to Virginia (Vandyne) and the late Junior Nelson Conley. Jeannette was a graduate of Knightstown High School and worked as a CNA and housekeeper at Heritage House. However, she always […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Sandra Sue Blanchette Sandra Sue (Alvey) Blanchette, 67, of Spiceland, formerly of Kankakee and Crescent City, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024. She graduated high school from Bradley Boubonnais Community High School in 1975. Sandra worked for many years and retired from Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, IL, as a Mental Health Tech […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Margaret Hampton Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Jeanette Bunce To live is Christ and to die is gain. Jeanette Bunce, 91, went to her eternal home on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born February 12, 1933, in Allen County, Indiana, to Leonard and Inez Moore. Jeanette was a deeply committed Christian, devoted wife and love-lavisher on her children and […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
David Wayne Allen David Wayne Allen of Laurel, passed away on September 13, 2024 in Rushville, IN at the age of 44. David was born in Connersville, IN View full obituary — (Posted September 16, 2024)
John Joseph Mahuron John Joseph Mahuron, 69 of Connersville, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2024, at Reid Memorial Hospital, in Richmond, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1955, in Connersville, Indiana, to Merrel Dempsey and Doris Faye (Paddock) Mahuron. On January 1, 1990, he married Tamma Lesa Herron in Connersville. A graduate of Connersville Senior High School, the […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Teresa Ann Trent CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Teresa Ann Trent, age 68, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born August 14, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry Lloyd and Mary Pearlene Stanley Riddell, Teresa was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Northeastern High School. […] — (Posted September 15, 2024)