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.
Jim A. Strong
Jim A. Strong, age 95, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. — (Posted February 14, 2024)
Robert Jackson ‘Jack’ Shiflett
Robert Jackson ‘Jack’ Shiflett, 90, of Sullivan, formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away at 10:54 p.m. Sunday February 11, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Graveside services will be in Cambridge City, Indiana at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons International at gideons.org, Calvary Baptist Church, 309 W. 24th St., […] — (Posted February 14, 2024)
Kevin Michael Spiers
RICHMOND, Ind. – Kevin Michael Spiers, age 45, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born May 17, 1978, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Edward Spiers and Valerie Johnson Spiers Snyder, Kevin was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at Osborne […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Ronald “Ron” L. Decker
Ronald “Ron” L. Decker, 75, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Henry O. and Nan Decker. A veteran of the United States Army, he […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Jessica Michelle Felix-Griffin
Jessica Michelle Felix-Griffin, 45, a resident of New Castle passed away at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1978 in Muncie. Jessica was a 1997 graduate of New Castle High School and earned her degree as a pharmacy technician from Ivy Tech in Muncie. She had been employed at Avery Dennison […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Harry James “Conner” Phillips
Harry James “Conner” Phillips, age 21, of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle against DIPG. He was born October 16, 2002 in Dayton to Jamie and Marie Phillips. Conner was a 2021 graduate of National Trail High School, was an engineering […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Ronald (Ron) Waitt
Ronald (Ron) Waitt, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ, where he raised his family and started a successful landscaping business. Ron lived with high character and integrity, was a hard worker supporting his […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Mark Gordon Ross Sr.
CENTERVILLE, IN– Mark Gordon Ross Sr., age 67, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Reid Health. Born October 3, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Merle Gordon Ross and Anne P. Messer Hines, Mark lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked in […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Creta M. Roberts
Creta M. Roberts, 80, of Losantville, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Henry Community Health. She was born in Danville, IL on July 19, 1943 to James S. and Ruby G. (Mikel) Slavin. She lived most of her life in Henry and Wayne counties. She was a member of White Branch Church of the Brethren […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Christine Volz
Christine Volz, 78, of Connersville passed away late Saturday evening, February 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of ten children of Henry and Nellie Robinson Day, Christine was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on December 10, 1945 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1964. A […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Ronald E. Gray
Former Hagerstown resident, Ronald Edward Gray, 87, of Palm Bay, FL died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Palm Bay, where he had resided since 1981. He was born in Hagerstown on May 31,1936 to Lewis Edward (Bud) and Betty (Knose) Gray. He was a 1954 graduate of Hagerstown High School, a graduate of University of […] — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Donald R. “Coon Dogg” Middleton
RICHMOND, IN– Donald R. “Coon Dogg” Middleton, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at home. Born September 30, 1959, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Thomas and Nancy Lewis Middleton, Donald lived most of his life in this community. He retired as a self-employed brick mason. Donald was an avid fisherman and […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
William Douglas “Doug” Morgan
William Douglas “Doug” Morgan, 67, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formerly of New Castle passed away, Sunday February 4, 2024 at his home. He was born February 16, 1956 in Rushville, Indiana to William “Bill” and Joanna (Terhune) Morgan. Doug had many passions throughout life; owning and operating businesses was just one of them. Over […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
Richard Dean Harris
Richard Dean “Rick” Harris, 60, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his home. One of three children of James and Madelon Amis Harris, Rick was born in Connersville on December 15, 1963 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1982. Following his graduation, Rick made his career […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
Martha Jane Rickels Curren
RICHMOND, IN– Martha Jane Rickels Curren, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at home. Martha was born October 23, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Harold L. and Martha E. Peterson Rickels. She was a 1963 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris, Ohio. Martha received her degree in nursing in […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
Donna Sue Fowler
Donna Sue Fowler, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 72, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born on June 30, 1950 in Tacoma, Virginia, a daughter of the late Alan Ray Adkins and Peggy Sue Irvin. Those left to cherish her […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
Brent Hoffman
Brent Hoffman, 63, of Connersville Indiana passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Brent was born on February 24, 1961, he View full obituary — (Posted February 12, 2024)
Doreen Free
Doreen S. “Granny” Free, 67, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at her residence. One of three children of Marvin and Shirley Harrison Pennington, Doreen was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 13, 1956 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1974. On November 16, 1998, Doreen married Kenny Free in Liberty, […] — (Posted February 12, 2024)
C. Dennis “Denny” Jones
Charles Dennis “Denny” Jones, 84, of Centerville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Centerville, Indiana, on March 26, 1939, the son of Charles Demming & Martha Elizabeth Trouse Jones. He married the former Karen Louise Dunlap […] — (Posted February 11, 2024)
Brenda K. (Akers) Weber
Brenda K. (Akers) Weber, 80, of Greenwood and formerly of New Castle and Middletown, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1943 in Salt Lick, KY, a daughter of the late Roy B. and Alta M. (Staton) Akers. A 1962 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Brenda […] — (Posted February 11, 2024)
Franklin “Frank” Bruce Bush Sr.
Franklin “Frank” Bruce Bush Sr. (81) was peacefully called to his eternal home surrounded by his loved ones in his home of 51 years on February 8, 2024, after a short-term illness. Frank was born to James and Adda (York) Bush on October 17th, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana. Frank married his beloved wife Judith […] — (Posted February 10, 2024)
Everett Jackson “Jack” Lowe
Everett Jackson “Jack” Lowe, 70, formerly of New Castle passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Franciscan Health in East Lafayette. He was born March 29, 1953 in New Castle to the late Ernest and Hazel (Ballenger) Lowe. Jack retired from Wilson’s Foods in Logansport after 18 years of service. He had also been employed […] — (Posted February 10, 2024)
William Cowin
William J. “Bill” Cowin, 94, of Cambridge City, passed away at The Willows of Richmond on Saturday February 10, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on August 18, 1929 in Shelbyville to Albert and Bertha Cowin and lived most of his life in this area. Bill was four time Past Master of Cambridge […] — (Posted February 10, 2024)
Gracie Marie Kennedy
Gracie Marie Kennedy, daughter of Mark Slover and Allison Kennedy of New Castle, was born into the arms of Jesus by stillbirth on Thursday, February 9, 2024 at I.U. Riley Children’s Hospital. There will be no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. — (Posted February 9, 2024)
Kathleen G. Ploch
Kathleen G. Ploch, 75, of New Castle, formerly of Sugar Hill, Georgia, passed away on the evening of Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 6, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a daughter of the late Leo James and Katherine (Mattimore) Reddy. Kathleen was a 1967 graduate of Immaculata Catholic […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
Rev. Roy W. Schofield
RICHMOND, IN– Rev. Roy W. Schofield, age 95, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died January 12, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Dayton, Ohio. Born October 20, 1928, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to Warren and Lillie Leard Schofield, Roy lived most of his life in Indiana. He graduated from Seminary with a double master’s degree in […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
George Russell Combs
George Russell Combs, 67, of Connersville passed away Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of Bedford and Joisey Hoskins Combs, George was born in Connersville on October 9, 1956 and attended Laurel High School. George was employed at Heritage House of Connersville for many years. In his younger years, George […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)