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.
John Charles Holmes John C. Holmes, 73, of Connersville, a loving, devoted, and caring husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A loving husband of 51 years, he married the former Frances C. Darcy on February 3, 1973. Mrs. Holmes survives. John, a proud 1969 graduate of […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)
Belva Shaw Belva (Oliver) Shaw, 90, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Courtney Oliver Sr & Uphama (Purvis) Oliver. — (Posted April 26, 2024)
James Edward Fox James Edward Fox, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence. The youngest of two children of Okla C. and Carol Sue (Klopp) Fox, James was born December 1, 1965, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. Following his high school graduation, Jim […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)
Dwight Ingalls PERSHING-  Dwight Eugene Ingalls, 78, of Pershing, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon April 24, 2024.  A son of the late Wiliam Arthur and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls, Dwight was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 6, 1946.  Dwight was a lifelong resident of the Pershing/East Germantown community and graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Leonard G. Pope Leonard G. Pope, age 94, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. Leonard was born in Boston, Indiana on April 1, 1930, to Lester and Treva (Gable) Pope and had lived in the area all his life. He graduated from Economy High School and worked at Belden for many years […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt RICHMOND, IN– Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home. Born November 12, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana to Fred Albert and Mildred Delora Fish Rigsby, Karen lived most of her life in this community. She was a registered nurse for close to 30 years and finished her […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Vada E. Collins Vada E. Collins, age 90, of Mount Summit, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Henry County Community Health. Born on April 10, 1934, in Farmers, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Oak (Atchison) Moody.   Vada was a diehard Kentucky Wildcat basketball and devoted NASCAR Jeff Gordon fan. […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
C. Joanne Magee On April 22, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman, C. Joanne Magee, who spent 94 beautiful and meaningful years in her cherished community of Lynn, Indiana. Born on March 25, 1930, in Carthage, Indiana, Joann was more than a loving mother, a generous grandmother, a thoughtful friend, and an esteemed member of […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Sue Anne Bunzendahl Sue Anne Buzendahl, 72, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Youngest of two children to the late Charles and Helen Larabee Rister, Sue was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 2, 1951 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
James Ledford James “Jack” Ledford, 91, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Add and Alice Duff Ledford, Jack was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on June 5, 1932 and moved to the Franklin County, Indiana area as a child with his family. He graduated from […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Paul Lee “Jody” Sparks Paul Lee Sparks “Jody”, 57, of Richmond, IN passed away on April 23, 2024, at Reid Health. He was born on January 9, 1967, in View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2024)
Brenda Riggs Brenda Riggs, 70, of Kennard passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1953 in New Castle the daughter of Everrett and Bessie (Collins) Shelton.  Brenda was a 1971 graduate of Knightstown High School and was a bank manager at Star Financial. She was active in Knightstown First Baptist […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)
Sarah Page Sarah Page, 45, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home. She was born March 12, 1979, in Muncie, Indiana to Vickie Girouard & the late Jimmie Page. Memorial visitation for Sarah will be on Saturday April 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM at Rose City Funeral Home, 2011 […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)
C. Magee On April 22, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman, C. Joann Magee, who spent 94 beautiful and meaningful years in her cherished community of Lynn, Indiana. Born on March 25, 1930, in Carthage, Indiana, Joann was more than a loving mother, a generous grandmother, a thoughtful friend, and an esteemed member of […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)
Mark Boggs Mark Boggs 63 of Richmond passed away on April 22, 2024, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 9, 1961, in View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2024)
Ethel M. “Shorty” Province Ethel M. “Shorty” Province, 101 of Mt. Summit passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 in her home. She was born on February 6, 1923 in the home of her parents, Charles Leonard and Maude (Williams) Waters. Ethel grew up on the Waters/Williams farm with her four brothers and three cousins who were just […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)
William “Bill” Chester Drake William “Bill” Chester Drake, 93, of Knightstown passed away Monday, April 23, 2024 at Henry Community Health.  He was born May 17, 1930 in Cromwell, KY to the late Chester W. and Iva (Renfrow) Drake. He retired from Jefferson-Smurfit Paper Mill in Carthage at the age of 62 after 40 years of service.  He attended […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)
Frank Tanner    Franklin E. Tanner, 59, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away at 3:19 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Sellersburg Healthcare Center in Sellersburg.     Frank was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 27, 1964, to the late Franklin Tanner and Rosella Shearer Vanwinkle. He was of the Baptist faith, and a retired service manager […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)
John E. Maggard John E. Maggard, age 81, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born June 16, 1942 in Dayton to the late John H. and Beulah Maggard.  John was a 1960 graduate of Northridge High School; was a U.S Air Force Veteran and […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)
Larry A. Evans The family of Larry A. Evans, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his residence. Born on March 22, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late father & mother: G. Robert & Cleo M. (Thomas) Evans. Larry was a 1959 […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)
Doris J. Shaw Doris J. Shaw age 71, of Richmond, passed April 21, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born January 19, 1953, in Richmond to Kenneth Lee View full obituary — (Posted April 23, 2024)
Anthony L. “Tony” Moreland Anthony L. “Tony” Moreland, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH after a brief illness.  He was born February 11, 1950 in Hamilton, OH.  Tony was a 1968 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran; and retired from the Preble […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Mary Lenora “Nory” Emmons Mary Lenora “Nory” Emmons, 99, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home. She was born September 22, 1924 in Washington, Indiana to the late Roy Nathan and Mary Frances (Wilson) Belcher. Mary retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken after nearly 20 years of service. She had previously worked at […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Thomas Floyd Lehman Surrounded by family, Thomas Floyd Lehman lost a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer on April 21, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Faye (Haben) Lehman; his sister Pat Lesher and twin sister Carolyn Laird; his daughter Jennifer Ellen Vernon; and father- and mother-in-law John and Beulah (Davidson) Maggard. […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Paul King Paul King, 92, of Springport passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born March 5, 1932, in Shoopman, McCreary County, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Talitha King, his loving wife of 61 years, Nora Juanita King, 6 brothers, Dester King, Estel King, Chris Jr King, Dewitt King, Robert […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Scott Wayne Nunley Scott Wayne Nunley, 61, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1962, in Winchester, Indiana to Carol (Warner) Nunley- Groce & the late Wayne Nunley. Scott loved his “little family” as he called it. He was an avid musician, playing many […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Carolyn Sue Hahne Carolyn Sue (Koger) Hahne, 86, of New Castle went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus.  She was born April 7, 1938 in Pulaski County, Ky to the late Roy and Ona (Muse) Vaughn. Carolyn was a 1956 graduate of New Lisbon High School. She […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Lyndsey Reffitt Lyndsey Alyssa Reffitt, 33, of Dublin, passed away at her home Saturday April 20th, 2024. Lyndsey was born in Richmond, Indiana, on October 28th, 1990, to Randy Reffitt and Shana Marie (Kibbey) Cole. Lyndsey graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2009 and attended some college. She enjoyed being a homemaker to her […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Elizabeth Houghland Elizabeth Ann Houghland, 71, of Centerville was called home to be with God on April 19th, 2024 surrounded by her closest loved ones. Beth was born February 9th, 1953 to Howard and Alice Orschell. She grew up on the family farm and lived there the entirety of her life. She graduated from Cambridge City, class […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)
Laird Ann Snyder CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Laird Ann Snyder, age 66, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Reid Health. Born November 18, 1957, in Connersville, Indiana, to Charles and Joan King Snyder, Laird grew up in this area, graduated from Connersville High School, moved to Florida for many years, […] — (Posted April 22, 2024)