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.
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)
Stephen Michael Strong Stephen Michael Strong, 68, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home. One of six children of the late James A. Sr. and Viola “Vi” Brandenburg Strong, Steve was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 7, 1956 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Steve proudly served […] — (Posted April 1, 2024)
Willie Ryan Garrett Willie Ryan Garrett, 81, of New Castle, passed away Saturday morning while surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1942 in Albany, KY, a son of the late Ryan and Mary Vera (Sell) Garrett. A 1962 graduate of Clinton County High School in Albany, KY, he attended Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY. He […] — (Posted March 31, 2024)
Richard J. “Dick” Merkamp    Richard J. “Dick” Merkamp, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond.    He was born in Abington Township in Wayne County on May 14, 1933, the youngest son of Robert W. & Eva M. Wissler Merkamp. He was a 1951 graduate of Centerville High School.    Dick was […] — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Conwell Ward Jr. Conwell Ward, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully at Addison Place on the afternoon of March 28, 2024. Born on May 5, 1929, he was the beloved son of the late Conwell Ward and Florence (Lamberson) Ward. Junior resided west of Hagerstown for over 61 years before relocating to Addison Place in 2021. Junior attended schools […] — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Stephen Torbeck Stephen Torbeck, 81 years old, from Richmond, IN passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024. There will be no public service, funeral arrangements are being View full obituary — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Christopher L. Shatsby Christopher L. Shatsby, age 91, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on September 23, 1932 in West Grove, Pennsylvania, son of the late Jack & Christine (Quinn) Shatsby.   He earned a PhD in Art Education.  Past President of Ohio Art Education Association.  Before […] — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Paul Grant Johnson Paul Grant Johnson, age 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on December 24, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Philip Robert & Loy E. (Jarrett) Johnson.   Paul graduated in 1971 from Eaton High School.   He had worked at Parker Hannifin years […] — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Albert Dean Shaw Albert Dean Shaw, age 81, of Camden, OH passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born August 15, 1942 in Muncie, IN to the late Ora Joseph and Mary Alma Shaw.  Al was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran; was a Master Barber for many years […] — (Posted March 30, 2024)
Janet Crutcher Janet (Smith) Crutcher 82 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1941, in Hazard, View full obituary — (Posted March 29, 2024)
William “Guy” Showalter, Jr. William “Guy” Showalter, Jr. 67, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home.   He was born on September 8, 1956 in New Castle to the late William Guy Showalter, Sr. and Beatrice Joyce (Sandlin) Showalter-Riggs. Guy was a member of the Eagles and Greensboro Methodist Church.  He was employed […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Randy Allen Asberry Randy A. Asberry, 62, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born December 21, 1961, in New Castle, IN. Randy was a 1981 graduate of New Castle High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and golfing. Randy was an industrial […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)
Devin Alexander Carter Devin Alexander Carter, 28, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Sydney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 8, 1995, in Cincinnati, OH, a son of Victor Boyd Carter and Tara Lane (Baker) Carter. Very outgoing, Devin attended New Castle Schools and was “loud and proud”, as his […] — (Posted March 29, 2024)