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.
David A. Evans David A. Evans, 86, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Harrison Terrace Senior Living in Indianapolis. He was born June 28, 1937 in Noblesville, the son of the late Orval and Gertrude (Hines) Evans. David graduated from Anderson High School and Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts […] — (Posted January 18, 2024)
John M. Catt John M. Catt, 73, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1950 in New Castle to the late Sherman Jr. and Imogene (Sparks) Catt. On August 27 , 1976, John married the love of his life, Lizabeth. John graduated in 1969 from Walter P. […] — (Posted January 18, 2024)
Debby R Fitzgerald We are heartbroken to share that Debby Fitzgerald, 62, of Connersville left this life on January 16, 2024. She is with Jesus, whom she loved, View full obituary — (Posted January 18, 2024)
Alice Marie Pierson Alice Marie Pierson age 74 of Richmond passed away January 14, 2024, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville. She was born April 26, 1949, in View full obituary — (Posted January 18, 2024)
Kelvin Dewayne Watson Kelvin Dewayne Watson, 66, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 21, 1957 in New Castle to the late Hershel and Doris (Criswell) Watson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years. After leaving the service, […] — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Shelby Gene Coffey Shelby Gene Coffey Went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The son of Elijah (Lige) and Dorothy (Choate) Coffey, he was born in Monticello, Kentucky on February 18, 1940. Shelby married Frances (Beck) Mercer in 1966 who preceded him in death in 1993. He is also preceded in death by special […] — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Nancy S. Folz Nancy Sue Folz, born to William and Irene Spurlin on February 20, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 89 in Eaton, Ohio. She was a loving grandmother who lived for her great grandchildren and had a passion for dancing. Nancy ran an in-home daycare and also worked […] — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Verna J. Arden Verna J. Arden, age 89 of Richmond, IN died Tuesday January 16, 2024, at her residence. Born on September 28, 1934, in Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry T. & Lucille (Cowgill) Braughton. She was a Jefferson High School Graduate in New Paris and was the Owner & Operator of […] — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Charles “Bill” York Charles “Bill” York, age 85, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A visitation for family & friends for Bill will be held Monday, January 22, 2024 from 12:00 PM to… — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Nora Sue Zimmerman Nora Sue Zimmerman, 82, Of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. Nora was born October 27, 1941 in Tipton, Indiana the oldest of two daughters of Horace and Mary Ellen Russell Zimmerman and was a graduate of Tipton High School with the class of […] — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Howard E. Jones Howard E. Jones age 89 of Richmond died Monday, January 15, 2024, at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville after a short illness. He was born View full obituary — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Richard L. McIntosh OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 17, 2024)
Kristen Brooke Razor Kristen Brooke Razor, 31, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1992, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Jeff Razor and Angela (Duvall) New. Kristen was a 2011 graduate of New Castle High School. She loved her family, her dogs, fishing, […] — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Wanda Conley Wanda Sue Conley of Liberty, passed away at Reid Health, surrounded by her loving family, in Richmond on January 14, 2024, at the age of View full obituary — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Kelli Jo Laymon HAGERSTOWN, IN– Kelli Jo Laymon, age 53, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at home. Born April 29, 1970, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Mary Hoover Laymon, Kelli grew up in Greens Fork. She had a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from IU- Bloomington and worked in the food industry. Kelli […] — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Janet Butler Monger Janet Butler Monger, 90, of Faceville, GA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Recovery Methodist Church with Pastor Charlie Boyd and Rev. Jean Watson officiating. Interment will be at Lewisville Cemetery in Lewisville, IN. The family will receive friends immediately […] — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Burbon Jackson Burbon Lloyd Jackson of Liberty began his eternal journey with his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, at the View full obituary — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Richard Williams      Richard T. Williams, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Reid Health.    Born February 19, 1948, to Harry C. & Edna M. Waddell Williams. Richard was a 1966 graduate of Webster-Williamsburg High School and Richmond Business College. He enjoyed a career as an accountant and was retired from Mideast Machinery […] — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Jill Frances (Weppner) Gurgos Jill Frances (Weppner) Gurgos, age 57, of New Paris, Ohio and formerly of Illinois, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  Born on July 27, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois.     Jill retired after many years of working with the Fire Service in Illinois.  After retirement Mark & Jill […] — (Posted January 16, 2024)
Susan Jeanette Shafer – Lafuze Susan Jeanette Shafer – LaFuze, age 100 of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, January 15, 2024 in Eaton. Born on April 17, 1923 in Dixon Township, Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Stanley A. and Ruth Marie (Rumley) Buriff.   Jeanette had worked for ARA Vending Service at Parker Hannifin and Dayton […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Lela Fries STRAUGHN- Lela June (Huddleston) Fries, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday afternoon, January 13th, 2024. She had been a resident of Addison Place in New Castle since March of 2023. A daughter of the late Jesse and Julia (Petty) Huddleston, Lela was born in Straughn, Indiana on June 15th, 1926. She […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Samie McBride Samie McBride, 80, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by her children. She was born on November 10, 1943 in Williams, IN to the late Forest Roberts and Dorothy (Reuter) Higham. Samie was a lifelong resident of Henry County, graduating from New Castle High School in 1961. There she […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Rose West Phillips Rose West Phillips, 88, of Saint Petersburg, FL, and Connersville, IN, passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Rose was born on November 26th, 1935 to Hulda and Tony Timmerman in Defiance, OH and grew up in Bryan, OH. After graduating from Ney High School in […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Don L. Hawley   Don Lowell Hawley, age 81of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Lucian Thurman and Helen Lydia (Clark) Hawley.   Don was a 1960 graduate of Eaton High School and attended Miami Jacobs Business College in Dayton, […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Patricia Jane Warfield RICHMOND, IN– Patricia Jane Warfield, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home. Born August 12, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana to Grover and Emma Grandstaff Sowers, Patricia lived all of her life in this community. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked as a secretary at the Earlham […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Earl D. Conner Sr. Earl D. Conner, Sr., 84, of Connersville passed away Sunday afternoon on January 14, 2024 at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on May 26, 1939 in Union County, Indiana, one of six children of Arthur Buford and Leah White Conner. On May 20, 1961, Earl married the […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
JoAnn Ely Walters RICHMOND, IN– JoAnn Ely Walters, age 90, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home. Born June 1, 1933, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to Andrew Jackson and Lucy Emily Garrett Ely, JoAnn lived most of her life in this community. She was a member of Ravina Park Baptist Church. JoAnn worked as a […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
Mary L. Wiley Mary L. Wiley, 89, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 14, 2024. She was born April 4, 1934 in Florence, Alabama. View full obituary — (Posted January 15, 2024)
James Lee Hedrick James Lee Hedrick, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Majestic Care in Connersville. The only child of H. Lee and Mina C. Ayers Hedrick, Jim was born in Connersville, Indiana on May 16, 1940 and graduated from Connersville High School. Jim served his community as a police officer with the Connersville Police […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)
William F. Kidder Jr William F. Kidder Jr, locally known as Bill or “Doc”, passed away December 18, 2023. He grew up in Economy, graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1965, served in the Navy and; then returned to Wayne County. He will be greatly missed by his wife of twenty-two years, Nancy (Oler). His first wife, Linda (Ellis), […] — (Posted January 15, 2024)