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.
Barry Dale Johnson Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted May 15, 2024)
Edward “Ed” Ervin Obituary to follow — (Posted May 15, 2024)
Vivian Fairchild Vivian (Lowe) Fairchild, 64, of New Castle, passed away Monday May 13, 2024, at Henry Community Health. She was born July 16, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana to Pat (Bratton)Lowe and the late James Lowe. Vivian is survived by her children; JD (Cyndi) Fairchild, Matt (Krista) Fairchild and Robert Fairchild: her mother Pat Lowe: sister […] — (Posted May 15, 2024)
Earl Lee McIntosh RICHMOND, Ind. – Earl Lee McIntosh, 85, Richmond, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond after a short illness. He was born on May 29, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio to Guy and Mary Hope DeGrief McIntosh. Earl graduated from College Corner High School and lived most of his life in […] — (Posted May 15, 2024)
David Ramsey David Ramsey, 82, of Cambridge City, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born in Wooster, OH on June 1,1941 to Walt and Jane (Plank) Ramsey. He lived most of his life in Cambridge City, moving here from Richmond. Dave graduated from Richmond High School where he was active in many […] — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Demia Rae Bryant 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 May 14, 2024)
Bobby R Harrison Bobby R Harrison, age 56, of Milton, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Leonard B. Hoel Leonard Hoel, age 76 of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 11, 2024. He was born in Sanford, Maine on June 25, 1947 to Orville and Catherine (Baron) Hoel and moved to Richmond when he was very young. Leonard graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1965. The following year he joined the […] — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Andrew “Jack” Teel Andrew Jackson “Jack” Teel, 91, of New Castle, passed away Monday May 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1932, in Charleston, WV to the late Elmer & Julia (Eatons) Teel. He retired from the City of New Castle after 25 years of service in 1994. Jack is […] — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Carol Sue Coon Carol Sue Coon, 89, passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2024 at her home in Connersville. One of four children of Everett Elliott and Bertha Bech Murphy Limpus, Carol was born on February 6, 1935 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1953. On December 20, 1953, Carol married Paul […] — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Debra J. Soliday Debra Joyce Soliday, 70, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born in Connersville on November 27, 1953 to Joe and Faye (Grizzel) Thornsbury. She lived in the Connersville area until moving to Hagerstown in 1973. She was a retired 30 year employee of Visteon in Connersville and was […] — (Posted May 14, 2024)
Darlene Mardell Wardlow Darlene Mardell Wardlow, 86, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Henry Community Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1937, in Mishawaka, Indiana, a daughter of the late Howard Richard “H.R.” and Arietta May (Nichols) Shock. Darlene graduated from Muncie Burris Laboratory School and attended college at Indiana University East […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Donna Jean Pitcock RICHMOND, IN- Donna Jean Pitcock, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 11, 2024. She spent her last days in prayer and worship with her church family in Booneville, Mississippi. Donna was born July 1, 1950, in Estill Co., Kentucky to Randy and Iva Powell. She grew up […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Debra Ann Damrell Debra Ann Damrell 67 of Centerville died Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 15, 1956, in View full obituary — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Jama M. Smitherman Jama M. Smitherman, 77, a lifelong resident of New Castle passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born February 9, 1947 in New Castle to the late Chester and Stella Prince.   A 1965 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, she worked at Chrysler […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Mary D Fulton Mary Dot (Melton) Fulton, 78, of New Castle, passed away Saturday May 11, 2024, at Geln Oaks Health Campus. She was born September 8, 1945, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Marvin Melton and Laura (Ferguson) Melton. Mary spent her adult life as a caregiver, first as a wonderful mother, and then later as a […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Carla Lee Stidham RICHMOND, Ind. – Carla Lee Stidham, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Reid Health, surrounded by her family. Born July 4, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dr. Frank and Marcella Wimmer Coble, Carla graduated from Richmond High School in 1959, received her Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, and […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Stanley Duane Housman Stanley Duane Housman, age 83, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Warren Lee Thornburg Warren Lee Thornburg, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning May 12, 2024. Lee was born September 29, 1956 to the late Warren and Phyllis (Wright) Thornburg. Lee grew up on the family farm while attending Union High School in Modoc. While growing up, Lee was an ornery kid who loved to have fun teasing […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Steve Zimmerman Steve Zimmerman, age 66, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  He was born June 10, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles Waldo and Pauline Zimmerman.  Steve was a local auto mechanic for many years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Willard “Pete” Harris, Jr. Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Paul Roger Lockridge Paul Roger Lockridge passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 after a valiant fight against cancer. Paul spent his last few days surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Paul was born on October 10, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana and called New Castle home his entire life. Upon birth, Paul […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
David John Lundquist David John Lundquist, 74, of New Castle, IN, achieved his final glorious rest on May 9th, 2024. He earned it.   Born April 20, 1950 in Chicago to the saintly Lowell and Jennie Lundquist, David grew up in the suburb of Oak Lawn, IL, in a post-war neighborhood teeming with children to play with. Around […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Jack Edmond Kline Jack Edmond Kline, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in West College Corner, Indiana on May 10, 2024. One of four children of Donald and Jayne Bond Kline, Jack was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1955 and, along with his twin sister, Jill, was part of the first graduating class of Union […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
MIchael WIlliams Michale Williams, 66, of New Castle, passed away Friday May 10, 2024, at his home. He was born April 13, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Albert & Norma (Hasty) Williams. Michale was an outdoorsman and loved to fish. He was a member of the Local Moose Lodge and Eagles in North Vernon, […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
David Keith Mills David Keith Mills, 62, of Connersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. He was surrounded by family who loved him more than words can say. David was the third and youngest child of Herman Mills and Marilyn (Moyer) Mills. He was born on February 5th, 1962, in Richmond, IN. David later graduated from […] — (Posted May 13, 2024)
Denise Lynne Davis Denise Lynne Davis, 76, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1947 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Smith. A 1966 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Denise was a grandma to many, she loved having family and friends around. She enjoyed […] — (Posted May 12, 2024)
Michael Brent Morris Michael Brent Morris, born May 14th, 1969, in Richmond, IN, to his parents, Floyd Morris and Linda Houser. He lived a life filled with love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and Rock & Roll until his peaceful passing on May 10th, 2024 in hospice care. Brent was 54 years old. Brent was a manager at […] — (Posted May 11, 2024)
Vickie Miller Obituary to follow — (Posted May 10, 2024)
Martha “Tina” Breeden CAMBRIDGE CITY- Martha Jane “Tina” “Teenie” Breeden, 72, of Cambridge City, passed away early on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. A daughter of the late Lee and Pearnie (Craft) Vanover, Tina was born in Bristol, Virginia on July 24, 1951. A long-time resident of Wayne County, […] — (Posted May 10, 2024)