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.
Gary A. Moore ARRANGMENTS ARE PENDING View full obituary — (Posted February 13, 2024)
John D. Craig, Jr. Obituary information is pending at this time. — (Posted February 13, 2024)
Darlene A. Potter OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (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)
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)