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.
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)
Patricia Roberson STRAUGHN- Patricia E. Roberson, 87, of rural Straughn, passed away on Wednesday evening February 7th, 2024, at Willows of New Castle, Indiana. The daughter of the late Glenn C. and Evelyn (Dora) Poer, Patricia was born in Washington Township, Rush County, Indiana on March 30th, 1936, and lived there and southern Henry County most of […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
Bernice K. Garrett Bernice K. Garrett, 61, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in her home. She was born November 19, 1962 in Gadsden, AL, a daughter of the late Claude and Annie Allen. A homemaker most of her life, she grew up in Alabama and graduated from Cherokee County High School there. An avid […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
June K. Miller June K. Miller, 85, of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on April 21, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene Carl and Jessie Viola (Kalter) Burns.  A graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School in Dayton, June was retired from NCR, where she […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Clara Ann Reed RICHMOND, Ind. – Clara Ann Reed, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1949, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to James and Joyce Slusher Snapp, Clara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She worked at several hotels in this area. Clara enjoyed making jewelry. She attended […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Susan K. Grow Susan K Grow, age 77 of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and formerly of Eldorado, Ohio died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her residence. Born on July 17, 1941, in Richmond Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Crawford) Kimmel.  She was a devoted wife and mother of her two children.  An […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Roman Johnson Jr. Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Katherine R. Rader Katherine R. Rader, age 85 of Eaton, Dixon Township, Ohio died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Greenbrier Nursing Center in Eaton. Katherine was born on March 21, 1938, in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil Ray & F. Katherine (Freitag) Hewitt. She was a 1957 Eaton High School graduate and a member of […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Lora Louise Lilly    Lora L. Lilly, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, February 6 at Ambassador Healthcare.    Born March 11, 1942 in Richmond, she was the daughter of Clarence Clayton & Wilma Louise Brown Underwood.    Lora was a 1960 graduate of Webster High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Georgianna Reece Georgianna (Harbert) Reece 82, of New Castle, passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born March 17, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Lawrence & Pearl (Manifold) Harbert. She is survived by her children Rick Woolridge and Randy Jackson: 2 grandchildren Larry Woolridge and ReAnna Jackson as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Jane Johnson Jane Johnson 78 of Richmond passed away on February 5, 2024, in her home after a short illness. She was born October 27, 1945, in View full obituary — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Angela “Angie” M. Meyers On February 6, 2024, we lost a beautiful soul, Angela Marie Meyers, age 56 of Brookville, OH formerly of Largo, FL passed away peacefully at her home after a hard battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born August 22, 1967 in Dayton, OH daughter of Carol and Johnny Jackson Sr. […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Linda K. Lutz Linda K. Lutz passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on Tuesday February 6, 2024, at the age of 74. Born in Salem, Indiana on View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Rosemary Banks Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Steven R. Shaffer Steven R. Shaffer passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born February 28th, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana to Acie William Shaffer and Doris View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Mabel A. Dennull Mabel A. Dennull, 92 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, in High Springs, Florida. Mabel was born on January 12, 1932, in Center Point, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ernest B. & Tresa F. (Guynn) Ringnell.  She was employed at Foundations in New Paris, Ohio for over 25 years and was on the […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
William “Bill” H. Grimes Jr. William “Bill” H. Grimes Jr., age 90, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1933 in Richmond to William H. Grimes Sr and Margaret Grimes. He was a diligent father, an adoring husband, a devoted uncle, a brave sailor, […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Terry Kent Liston Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Bernice J. Blose It is with great sadness that we share the news that our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Bernice J. Blose has been welcomed home View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Debra Jean Coleman Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 AM, with Pastor Dr. Derek White officiating. View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Dennis E Perkins Sr. Dennis E Perkins Sr., 80 of Connersville went home to be with his lord and savior on Monday February 5, 2024. He was born on View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Wayne Lynch Wayne Lynch passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 79. Wayne was born in Sandgap, Kentucky View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Eudean Smith Eudean Smith, 80 of Liberty passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1943 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Willis View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)