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.
Stella Rush Stella Rush, age 90, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Abington, Indiana, born to Shelby and View full obituary — (Posted April 5, 2024)
Nancy Lee (Stoots) Pasman Nancy Lee Pasman (Stoots), 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, surrounded by family.  Nancy grew up in New Castle, a town she loved, and where she raised her family.  She retired as a school secretary from Wilbur Wright Elementary. Previously, she was the director of the Women’s Health Club at […] — (Posted April 5, 2024)
Dannie Lynn Brown Dannie Lynn Brown, 60, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1963 in Albany, Kentucky. Dannie attended Knightstown High School and retired from Chrysler Corp. in 2009. He was a jack of all trade and could work on and fix anything. He especially enjoyed […] — (Posted April 5, 2024)
Mary Moore Mary (Hicks) Moore, age 69, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born December 24, 1954, in New Castle, Indiana to the late John Hicks Jr & Betty (Stewart) Hicks. Mary enjoyed playing BINGO, but especially being near her family, who she loved […] — (Posted April 5, 2024)
Charles Floyd Hildebolt, II DDS PHD CHARLES FLOYD HILDEBOLT, II DDS PHD, aka “Scooter,” aged 80, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, March 24, 2024. His death came after an 8-year battle with Lymphoma, with his health suddenly and dramatically declining only in the last two weeks of his life. Born on January 22, 1944 in […] — (Posted April 4, 2024)
Judy Mitchell Judy M. Mitchell, our amazing and iconic mother went to the arms of her soulmate on April 1, 2024.   Judy was an original. She loved like no other and was loved by so many. Judy loved the outdoors. Riding to Whitewater to people watch as she called it. She would sit for hours and […] — (Posted April 4, 2024)
Annie Marie Jackson Annie Marie Jackson, 93, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born on August 2, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Lewis Arthur and Beulah Mae (Applegate) Pedigo. Annie was married to Loren Jackson in 1991 and shortly […] — (Posted April 4, 2024)
Charles R. Duvall Charles “Charley” Duvall 70, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024, at his home. He was born August 15, 1953, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Billy & Dorothy (Guffy) Duvall. Charley loved playing his guitar and listening to music. 70’s rock was his favorite and he listened to it up until he […] — (Posted April 4, 2024)
Gerald E. “Jerry” Scott RICHMOND, IN– Gerald E. “Jerry” Scott, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Ascension St.Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. Born August 1, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana, to James M. and Thelma Louise Pilcher Scott, Jerry lived in this community all of his life. He was a graduate of Fountain City […] — (Posted April 4, 2024)
Sharon Marie Benge Obituary Pending. Services are private. Send online condolences to www.communityfailyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2024)
Ezzard Charles Walker Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2024)
Jane “Nan” Ludlum Jane “Nan” Ludlum, 79, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1944 in New Castle to the late George and Roxie (Barnes) Nicely.   She loved shopping, crafting and decorating. Jane previously attended Grand Ave. Baptist Church. She cherished her family and spending time with […] — (Posted April 3, 2024)
Barton Brown Barton D. Brown, 65, of Connersville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2024)
Eldon L. Pitts Eldon L. Pitts, aged 76, of Mooreland, Indiana passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Monday, April 1st, 2024.  He was born on September 20th, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to Charles Pitts and Edith Pitts (Johnson). He was a 1965 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and obtained his bachelor’s […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Michael “Mike” Charles Lykens Michael “Mike” Charles Lykens, 74, of New Castle, formerly Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Hartford City a son of Robert Phil Lykens and Josephine Gloria (Lopez) Gwynn. Mike was extremely involved in the community of Blountsville and surrounding areas, serving in many capacities over […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Naomi Lee McDaniel Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Lorrie Whitehurst Lorrie Whitehurst, 53, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Henry County Health. She was born September 29, 1970, in Norfolk, Virgina to James and Linda (Ferebee) Knighten. Lorrie enjoyed shopping and scrapbooking, but most importantly she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She had worked as a Head Start teacher and […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Merilyn Nellene Duncil Merilyn Nellene Duncil, born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 14, 1972, sadly passed away on March 20, 2024 after her 6-year battle with breast cancer. She was a true warrior and was loved by many and will missed terribly. She is preceded in death by her mother Margie Duncil, father William Duncil and brother Johnny […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Amanda Michele Carlin Amanda Michele Carlin, 39, of Brownsville took her first breath on February 26, 1985 and took her last breath on March 29, 2024. She entered this world to Virginia C. Davis and James Carl Hardesty. Amanda was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana and graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 2003. You […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Peggy Prince Peggy J. Prince, 67, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Brickyard Golden Rule Healthcare. She was born December 20, 1956, in New Castle to James and Deltris (Holt) Hunt. Peggy was a homemaker. Peggy is survived by children Dale Prince and Olivia Abbott, grandchildren Kira Reynolds, Christopher Abbott, Bryce Prince, Sara Prince […] — (Posted April 2, 2024)
Paul Willard Snarr    Paul Willard Snarr, 103, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, at Friends Fellowship Community, where he had resided for the past 14 years.    Paul was born to Marvin Oscar and Daisy P. Voyles Snarr in Salem, Indiana on November 1, 1920. The family moved to the Fountain City area in the early […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Micheal Joe (Mic) Mills RICHMOND, IN– Micheal Joe (Mic) Mills, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at Reid Health. Born October 21, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bob and Ina Corder Mills, Micheal lived most of his life in this community. He was a carpenter in home construction and attended Life Spring Wesleyan Church. Micheal […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Joseph Allen Burris Joseph “Joe” Allen Burris, 58, of Connersville passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis where he had been a patient for two weeks. One of eight children of John and Glenna Fox Burris, Joe was born in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. Joe served […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Ruth Ann Gulley Ruth Ann Gulley, 94, of Everton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, March 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the home of her son, Ray. One of five children of John A. and Catherine Gettinger Klemme, Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Everton area where she was born […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Joan Marie Wair Joan Marie Wair, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio.  She was born April 29, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Norbert and Pauline (Peters) Happensack.  Joan was a 1955 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School in Trotwood, Ohio.  She retired from Eaton High School […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
James W. Robinson James W. “Jimmy” Robinson, age 59, of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born on May 27, 1964 in Greenville, Ohio, son of the late Robert Edward “Bob” & Sharon Kay (Mullins) Robinson.   He graduated in 1982 from National Trail High School.  Jimmy was a truck […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Bobbie Gene Lockhart Jr. Bobbie Gene Lockhart Jr., 73, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly at his residence and was pronounced on Saturday March 30, 2024 by the Fayette County Coroner. One of three children of the late Bobbie Gene Sr. and Eva Rose Padgett Lockhart, Bobbie was born in California on October 7, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Barry McNeely Barry McNeely, age 88, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Larry W. Brayton Larry W. Brayton, 72, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. He was born December 6, 1951 in New Castle, a son of the late Charles and Osie (Sparks) Brayton. Larry graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1969. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Patsy Jewell Fansher RICHMOND, Ind. – Patsy Jewell Fansher, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Born January 1, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Russell and Veatrice Smith Medcalf, Patsy moved to Richmond when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1947. Patsy was […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)