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.
Patricia A. Toney Patricia A. Toney, age 81 Of Land O lakes, Fl., passed away February 22nd, 2023, with family by her side. Patricia was born May 26, 1942, in Richmond, In. to Cecil and Ruth (Jones) Henderson spend most of her life in Centerville, In. She attended Centerville High School in Centerville, In. She worked at Nettle […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Elmo Tollett CONNERSVILLE – Elmo Duane Tollett, 67, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 29th, 2024, at Major Health Partners Medical Center in Shelbyville, Indiana, while surrounded by his loved ones. A son of the late Ray and Mattie (Proctor) Tollett, Elmo was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 24, 1957. He grew up in the Dublin […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Alice Jeanne Magaw Alice Jeanne Magaw, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died on February 29, 2024. Born November 26, 1936, in Centerville, Indiana, to Charles Ned and Anne View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Kellie Jean Clouse Kellie Jean Clouse passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born August 21, 1979, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Debra Agnew and View full obituary — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Shirley Raines Shirley Raines, 73, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends, following a courageous battle with AML Leukemia. Shirley retired from New Castle Community Schools food service after 34 years of service. She was a member of South Memorial Drive […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Brandon McKinley Johnson Brandon McKinley Johnson, 32, of Connersville passed away early Wednesday morning, February 27, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. One of three children of Kenneth Joseph and Pamela Sue Biggs Johnson, Brandon was born on December 5, 1991 in Peru, Indiana and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2010. On May […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Robert Lee Gough Jr. Robert “Robbie” Lee Gough, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday evening, February 28, 2024 at his home in Harrisburg. One of eight children of Robert Lee, Sr. and Janice Doub Gough, Robbie was born in Connersville on May 15, 1952 and graduated from Connersville High School with […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Phyllis K. Burgess RICHMOND, IN– Phyllis K. Burgess, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at home. Born September 18, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana to Cloyd and Vivian Ruth McMahel McDowell, Phyllis lived in this community all of her life. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School. Phyllis earned 3 degrees from IU […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Betty E. Lotich RICHMOND, Ind. – Betty E. Lotich, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Reid Health. Born October 26, 1927, in Bedford, Indiana, to Forrest and Dorothy Reuter Roberts, Betty had lived in Richmond since 1968. She was self-employed as a beautician and started the beauty shop at Friends Fellowship Community, retiring […] — (Posted March 1, 2024)
Michael I Hudson Michael Hudson, age 76, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on November 23, 1947 in Connersville, Indiana, son of the late Harry & Beulah Francis (Garwood) Hudson, Jr.  Mike graduated in 1965 from Eaton High School.  He had worked as a farmer in Dixon Township, Preble […] — (Posted February 29, 2024)
Brenda Lee Wright CENTERVILLE, IN– Brenda Lee Wright, age 63, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Reid Health. Born March 17, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana to Herman and Shirley Murr Ellison, Brenda lived in this community all of her life. She was a graduate of National Trail High School and worked as a floral designer. […] — (Posted February 29, 2024)
Charles Hobbs Charles F. Hobbs, 98, died peacefully on February 28, 2024 at his home in Connersville. He was born May 23, 1925 to Henry Morgan & View full obituary — (Posted February 29, 2024)
Spencer R. Angel, Jr. Spencer R. Angel, Jr., age 65, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born on April 3, 1958 in Hamilton, OH.  He was a 1976 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School; he retired as a mason for Miter Masonry […] — (Posted February 28, 2024)
Pastor Arden Brooks Martin    Pastor Arden Brooks Martin, 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, February 27. His wife and family were by his side when he went to be with his Lord.    Brooks was born in Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia on August 11, 1940, the son of Arden A. […] — (Posted February 28, 2024)
Mary Louise Overby Mary Louise Overby, 99, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024 at Reid Health of Connersville. Louise was born September 6, 1924 in Madison County, Kentucky, one of four children of the late James and Mary Campbell Brown. On December 1, 1945, Louise was married in Lexington, Kentucky […] — (Posted February 28, 2024)
Kurt W. Baker Kurt W. Baker, 64, of New Castle, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 7, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Kenneth W. and Grace E. (Upchurch) Baker. Kurt grew up in New Castle and attended New Castle […] — (Posted February 28, 2024)
Charlene V. George Charlene V. George 84 of Richmond died February 25, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 6, 1939, View full obituary — (Posted February 28, 2024)
William “Dean” Wigger William “Dean” Wigger, age 69, of Eldorado passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  He was born April 21, 1954 in Richmond, IN to the late Donald E. and Mary Helen Wigger.  Dean was a 1972 graduate of National Trail High School.  He retired as a Quality Supervisor in […] — (Posted February 27, 2024)
Stephen Stephens Stephen Stephens of Greenfield, IN, passed away on February 24, 2024, while a resident at Majestic Care in Connersville at the age of 72. Stephen View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2024)
Carol Ann Hilling Humphrey Morris Carol Ann Hilling Humphrey Morris passed from this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House View full obituary — (Posted February 27, 2024)
Steven Lee Jessup Steven Lee Jessup, 71, of New Castle, died unexpectedly at Henry Community Health on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1952, in Greenville, Ohio, a son of the late Donald and Frieda Augusta (Schoenholz) Jessup. Steve served in the US Navy aboard the USS Glover and was a Navy Seal. […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Teresa Gayle Stevens Teresa Gayle Stevens 61 of Connersville passed away on February 25, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 2, View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Malcolm Irvin Malcolm Irvin, 82, of Mooreland, passed away early Monday morning, February 26, 2024, at Glen Oaks Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1941, at home in Mooreland, Indiana, a son of the late Luther and Vera Lee (Conway) Irvin. Malcolm was a 1959 graduate of New Castle High […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Sheila Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Sheila Smith, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Arbor Trace surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Aaron and Margaret Louise Pearson Webb, Sheila was a life-long resident of Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 1970. She worked at Wernle Youth & […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Kelly Leon Varvel Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Jerry Lee Wert Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry Lee Wert Sr., age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at home. Born January 13, 1967, in Greenville, Ohio, to Rodney Eugene Helmer and Carla J. Wert Simons, Jerry had lived in Richmond for the last six years. He was a truck driver. Jerry enjoyed spending time with […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Lance Edgar Brown RICHMOND, IN– Lance Edgar Brown, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Reid Health. Born March 4, 1963, in Coventry, England, to Kenneth J. and Iris Hatfield Brown, Lance has lived in this community since 1967. He was a 1981 graduate of National Trail High School and was 3rd in his […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson, 84, a resident of Mooreland passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. She retired from Henry County Memorial Hospital in the late 1990’s where she had worked as a receptionist for 10 years. Jackie previously worked at Reid Hospital […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Winefred Lee Pavey Winefred “Winnie” Lee Pavey, 89, of Connersville passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at Reid Health of Richmond. Winnie was born December 26, 1934, in Grantsburg, Indiana, the oldest of three children of Lester and Goldia Reasor Goldman and graduated from English Sterling High School. On May 19, 1956 in Grantsburg, Indiana, she was […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Byron W. Dare RICHMOND, IN– Byron W. Dare, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed in his sleep on February 23, 2024, at Friends Fellowship, where he had been a resident for a little more than a year. Born to Ralph and Madge Whitesell Dare, Byron first saw the light of day on July 12, 1928. Byron was a […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)