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.
Steven V. Peterson
Steven V. Peterson, 72, of Dunreith passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at The Waters of New Castle following a fall back in November. He was born April 4, 1951 in Morris, IL the son of Ernest and Joan Peterson. Steve graduated from Lebanon High School in 1969 and later went on to graduate from […] — (Posted January 5, 2024)
James C Ware
James C. Ware, 89, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Jimmy was born April 22, 1934 in Connersville. One of five children of George B. and Helen Thurman Ware. A proud veteran, Jimmy served his country […] — (Posted January 5, 2024)
Nancy Jane Atwell
Nancy Jane Shook Atwell passed away at Rosebud Village on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. She was born September 8th, 1936, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted January 5, 2024)
Edna Mae Hayes
Edna Mae Hayes, 100, of Connersville passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1923 in Fairfield, Kentucky, the daughter of Coleman and Vida Evans Foreman. At the age of twelve, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky and came to Connersville for residence in […] — (Posted January 5, 2024)
Virginia Louise Crowe
Virginia “Louise” Crowe, 96, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her son’s home. She was born on May 24, 1927, in Farmers, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille (O’Casey) Alley. Louise was a 1945 graduate of Cadiz High School. She married the […] — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Stephen E. Pennington
Full obituary pending. Stephen E. Pennington, age 68, passed away on Wednesday January 3, 2024. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on January 30, 1955 to Elijah H. “Blackie” and Alice (Miller) Pennington. No public services will be held at this time. — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Miranda Marie Gaddis
Miranda Marie Gaddis, age 45, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2024. Miranda was born on January 2, 1979, View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
William Cullen Turner
William Cullen Turner age 94 of Richmond died January 3, 2023, after a short illness. He was born September 14, 1929, in Richmond to Emerson View full obituary — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Judy Spurrier
Judy Spurrier, 85, of Richmond, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2. She was born Julia Lee Fields in Abington, Indiana on September 15, 1938, to Robert E. & Edna Pearl Eadler Fields. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Webster High School. She married Charles W. “Chuck” Spurrier on August 26, […] — (Posted January 4, 2024)
Rosie Rybolt
Rosie P. Rybolt, 96, of Cambridge City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at Reid Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1927, in South Charleston, Ohio to Lee and Bertha (Spangler) Huffman. Rosie lived most of her life in Indiana. She graduated from Bentonville High School in […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Carole Jeanine McCorkhill
Carole Jeanine McCorkhill, 86, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on October 14, 1937 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Gerald Amos and Violet Fern (Davis) Ballard. Carole attended New Castle schools and graduated […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Regina Jobe
Regina “Jeannie” L. Jobe, 74, of Liberty, passed away on January 3, 2024. Jeannie was born on February 17, 1949 in Richmond, IN, and is View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Edward L. Adkins
Edward L. Adkins 77 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2024, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born March View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Kristina Nicole Givens
Kristina Nicole Givens, 32, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Connersville on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The only daughter of Angela Renee Hollen Knight, Kristina was born in Connersville on September 13, 1991. She was employed at Burger King and in her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with daughter and listening to music. […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson 76, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2024. Full obituary will be available soon. — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Jane L. Meek
Jane L. Meek (Stockberger), age 75 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, after a brief stay in hospice at Reid Hospital. Jane was born on October 30, 1948, to Fred and Gladys (Runyan) Stockberger in Hagerstown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Betty M. Kirkpatrick
Betty Mae Kirkpatrick passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was born in Richmond, IN on April 15th, 1956, to Johnny Branstutter and Thelma R. View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Samuel F. Willman
RICHMOND, IN– Samuel F. Willman, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home. Born January 25, 1929, in Harshaville, Adams County, Ohio to Wilbur and Pauline Jackman Willman, Sam has lived in this community since 1962. He graduated from high school in 1948 in Seaman, Ohio, and worked in electronics at […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
J.W. Nunley
J.W. Nunley, 88, of Losantville, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1935, in Lagger, Tennessee, a son of the late Pete and Abbie (Coffelt) Nunley. J.W. married the love of his life, Judy Hall, on June 1, 1957. He worked […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Judith Anne Lackey
Judith Anne Watler Lackey, 86, of Liberty passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2023. Judith was born on March 8, 1937, in View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Dorothy Mary Dickerson
Dorothy Mary Dickerson, 92, of New Castle, passed away on January 1, 2023 at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter to the late Edward and Greta (Hobbs) Hart. For over 60 years, Dorothy served as an accountant and was a partner with Beard Peterson […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
James Durham
James “Jimmy Wayne” Durham, 77, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Liberty, IN, went to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Charles Britt Jones
Charles Britt Jones, age 75, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born February 24, 1948, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Bishop & Jane Jones. Britt was a man that lived life to its fullest. Britt was a kind soul and would do […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Paul Sparks
Paul Sparks 75 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. He was born November 27, 1948, in Lee County, Kentucky to Charles Edward View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Cathy L. Roy
Cathy L. Roy, 63, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born August 16, 1960 in New Castle the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Youse) Loveall. Family was priority for Cathy and they meant the world to her. She was married 47 years to Larry, her beloved husband, […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Kevin Dean Morris
Kevin Dean Morris, age 69 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday December 29, 2023 while at home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 10, 1954 to Dean Morris and Janet Morris (Brown). Kevin married his wife Denise Morris (Patterson) on December 19, 1984. They had just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)