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.
Ginny Lynn Cooley-Halcomb Ginny Lynn Hood Cooley Holcomb, 67, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Majestic Care, Connersville. One of five children of Ellis Elbert and Marylou McClellan Hood, Ginny was born in Fayette County, Indiana on November 19, 1956. On July 9, 2016, Ginny married Johnny Ray Holcomb, the love of her life. Mr. […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Jan Painter Jan Painter, 66, of Mooreland passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1957 in New Castle to the late Donald and Jessie (Newcome) Strother. She was a 1975 Blue River High School graduate. Jan worked as a secretary at Blue River Elementary, she […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Margaret “Peggy” Henderson Margaret “Peggy” Henderson, a beloved member of the Greenfield and New Castle community’s, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 92 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on November 13, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ida (Miller) Phelps. After […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Thomas Dwayne Pugh Thomas Dwayne Pugh 81 of Richmond passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home after a long illness. He was born December 4, 1942, View full obituary — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Phyllis Brock Phyllis Ann Brock passed away on March 5, 2024 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty at the age of 74. Phyllis was born on December 16, View full obituary — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Amal Awad Hines Amal Awad Hines, 63, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, March 3 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. One of eight children of Awad and Widad Fakhoury, Amal was born in Amon, Jordan on November 28, 1960 and graduated from Claremont High School, Claremont, California. Survivors include seven siblings, Hanni, Hirsham, Haitham, Hashem, […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Sherry E. Bell Sherry E. Bell, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness.  She was born September 22, 1935 in Preble County to the late Elmer and Effa (McDivitt) Grimme.  Sherry was a 1953 graduate of Dixon High School, Israel Township.  She attended the Eaton Community […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Samuel J. Ridge RICHMOND, IN– Samuel J. Ridge, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 1, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel E. and Rose M. Johnson Ridge, Sam was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Kiwanis Club of Richmond. […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Peyton Gilpin Peyton Gilpin, 22, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 24, 2001 in Middletown, Ohio. Peyton was a 2020 graduate of Eaton High School and had been employed at Blue Beacon in New Paris. He was an avid lover of ATV’s, dirt bikes, cars, and trucks. He […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Brannon Lee Velie Brannon Lee Velie, 46, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born January 19, 1978 in Mobile, AL, a son of the late Larry Velie and Terry (Kemp). Brannon graduated high school through the Job Corps, and was a welder by trade. He was an avid collector of baseball cards […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Rollin E. ” Rocky” Cline Rollin (Rocky) Edward Cline June 27, 1946 – March 3, 2024. Rocky, 77, a native of Henry County passed away on March 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his children at his side. Rocky, as he was affectionately known, had a fulfilling career at Chrysler Corp. He was a dedicated employee who […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Carmelita Julian Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit at View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Richard “Dickie” West RICHMOND, IN– Richard “Dickie” West, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home. Born September 21, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana to John Cloyd and Mabel Irene Pfoutz West, Dickie lived all of his life in this community. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp., serving in the Korean […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Jerry L. Lane aka “Tool”    Jerry Lee Lane, aka “Tool”, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday evening, March 1, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.    Jerry was born in Winchester, Indiana on January 28, 1952 to Ralph Edwin & Martha Verda Williams Lane. Growing up, Jerry was active in 4-H. He was a 1971 graduate of Northeastern […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Vickie Sue Rigney Vickie Sue Rigney, 81, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1942 in New Castle, daughter of the late Ora Clinton Adams and Martha Pauline (Pollard) Adams Allen. Vickie graduated from Chrysler High School in 1960. She […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Franklin Shank CAMBRIDGE CITY – Franklin Shank, 64, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home, early Tuesday morning March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Robert and Barbara (Christian) Shank. Franklin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978 and […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Robert V. Chamness RICHMOND, IN– Robert V. Chamness, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born September 27, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Verlin and Esther Mae Farr Chamness, Bob lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Bob […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Joyce Elaine Atkins-Conway Joyce Elaine Atkins-Conway age 89 of Connersville formerly of Richmond died March 1, 2924, at Hickory Creek of Connersville. She was born October 7, 1934, View full obituary — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Paul L. Erslan Paul Louis Erslan, age 81, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024 at the Ganzhorn Suites Specialized Memory Care Center in Avon, Ohio. He was born November 17, 1942 in Akron, Ohio. He was a 1960 graduate of Akron East High School, going on to earn both his Bachelor and Master's […] — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Anthony M. Puckett Anthony M. Puckett, 57, of Sparta, North Carolina, formerly of Richmond, Indiana passed peacefully in Winston Salem, North Carolina on February 26, 2024. He was View full obituary — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Phyllis Jean DeHart Phyllis Jean DeHart, age 95, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  She was born on April 24, 1928 in Eaton to the late Alva and Blanche Horine.  Jean graduated from Eaton High School in 1946, where she was active in GAA and many sports.  Jean retired from Westvaco in 1977. She […] — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Michael Cohee Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Doris Onise Edwards Doris Onise Edwards, 94, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 29, 2024 at Caroleton Manor. She was born July 26, 1929 in Manchester, Kentucky, one of fourteen children to John and Creasie Smith Brumley. Throughout her life, Doris was a very talented vocalist and performed with many vocal artists, one […] — (Posted March 4, 2024)
COL (Ret.) Raymond W. Watters MD, MPH    Raymond Wendell Watters, MD, MPH, Colonel, US Army Medical Corps (Ret.), 75, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 to begin a new chapter of his life in Christ.      Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14, 1948, Ray was the son of Lawrence W., Jr. & Leila W. O’Dell Watters. […] — (Posted March 4, 2024)
Natasha N. Day Natasha N. Day, 26, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on March 2, 2024. She was born October 23, 1997 in Richmond, Indiana to Gary Day View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2024)
Debbie Mayse Debbie (Creech) Mayse, age 68, of New Paris, Ohio, died on March 2, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  Born on March 5, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Von E. & Amy I. (Heitfield) Creech. Debbie graduated in 1973 from National Trail High School.  She retired in 2017 from Tabtronics […] — (Posted March 3, 2024)
Jeff Dewayne Wolfe Jeff D. Wolfe, 63, of New Castle passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1960 in Washington Courthouse, OH, a son of James Wolfe and Karol (McCune) Wolfe. In 2013, Jeff retired after having major health issues from Design and Build Corporation. He also did mechanic […] — (Posted March 3, 2024)
Charles Neal Charles “Chuck” Neal 57, of New Castle passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at his home. A full obituary will be available soon. — (Posted March 2, 2024)
Eva Christine Edmonds Eva Christine Edmonds, 70, of New Castle passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 23, 1953 in Shelbyville to the late Don and Nova (Privett) Edmonds. A 1973 graduate of Waldron High School, Eva was known for her great sense of humor. She enjoyed […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Troy Scott Maxel Troy Scott Maxel, age 56, of Eaton, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.  He was born July 10, 1967 in Dayton, OH.  Troy was a 1985 graduate of National Trail High School; ministered to our local community through Dale’s Teen Cafe and […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)