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.
Lisa M. Dye Perguson Lisa M. Dye Perguson, 59, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 22, 1966, in Glasgow, KY, a daughter of the late Harold and Elaine (Ingram) Dye. A 1984 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, she attended Ball State […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Trevor B. A. Gross Trevor B.A. Gross, 32, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Trevor was a Commercial Roofer for Gross Roofing and Sheetmetal in Eaton. He attended Eaton and Miamisburg schools. He loved family, friends, music, video games, skateboarding, darts, outdoors, golf and basketball. Preceded in death by his Grandfather: Fred Gross in 2011 and […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Philip L. Smith Philip L. Smith, 71, of New Castle went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 6, 1954 to the late Paul Franklin and Margie Ina (Magee) Smith. Phil was a graduate of Tri High School. He loved camping, […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
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Linda Fay Scott Linda Fay Scott, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025 Born July 21, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late Mollie and William Kanipe. A deeply caring mother, Linda’s greatest joys came from time spent with her beloved family. Whether visiting her favorite destination, […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Kenneth Lee Burns Kenneth Lee Burns, 71, of Richmond, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare–Richmond Care Center. He was born on April 2, 1954, in View full obituary — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Robert P. Beaty Robert P. Beaty, 82, of Muncie, IN, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, left this world on July 5, 2025. Born on October 21, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, Robert remained a steadfast resident of his birthplace, becoming an integral part of the community and a beloved figure to all who knew him. He was a […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Sharron J. Logan Sharron J. Logan, 77, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born February 5, 1948 in New Castle to the late T. R. Logan and Yettiva (Thompson) Wade. Sharron was a 1966 graduate of New Castle High School. She attended Mt. […] — (Posted July 10, 2025)
Glenda “Sue” Charles Glenda “Sue” Charles, 77, formerly of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born January 31, 1948 in New Castle to Ora and Sarah (Haney) Egan. Sue was employed as a property manager for 50 years at various locations. […] — (Posted July 9, 2025)
Clay Linginfelter Clay Spencer Linginfelter of Indianapolis passed away from natural causes on Saturday July 5, 2025. He was 61 years old. Clay was born in Richmond, Indiana on Sept. 10, 1963 and spent his childhood in Dublin, Indiana.  A 1982 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana, Clay also attended classes at Indiana University […] — (Posted July 9, 2025)
John Gordon White John Gordon White, 66, of Knightstown, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born November 28, 1958 in New Castle, the son of Denzil and Joan (Gordon) White. John was a 1977 graduate of Knightstown High School and a 1981 graduate of Purdue University with a Mechanical Technology degree. He […] — (Posted July 9, 2025)
Thomas Revalee BENTONVILLE – Thomas C. Revalee, 76, passed away in the early morning hours of July 4th, 2025 at The Springs in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Ernest and Helen (Wessler) Revalee, Thomas was born on August 11th, 1948, in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1966. Formerly […] — (Posted July 9, 2025)
Martha E. Mantooth Martha Elizabeth Mantooth, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Arlington Place Health Campus. She was born on September 14, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Mike and Carrie (Davis) Garland. Martha dedicated her life to serving others, sharing her spunky and feisty spirit with everyone she encountered. Her career […] — (Posted July 9, 2025)
Gregory Scott Ehlers ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – Gregory Scott Ehlers, age 64, of Zionsville, Indiana, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at home. Born August 22, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, to Donald E. and Nancy Lee Speicher Ehlers, Greg’s family moved to Carmel, Indiana, where he graduated from high school. He received a bachelor’s in business from Indiana University and […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Robert “Bob” Fast Robert “Bob” Irvin Fast age 83, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away July 5, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Bob was the son of Irvin A. Fast and Dorothy M. (Martin) Fast. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on December 8, 1941. He married the love of his life, Dixie J. Fogt, July 27, […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Roger Dennis Clark Roger Dennis Clark, 72, of Shirley passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 26, 1952 in New Castle, the son of Joseph Orborn and Ada Beatrice (Riley) Clark. Roger worked at Fields Auto Parts for over 30 years, and also worked at Major Hospital […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Rosalee Wilmot RICHMOND, Ind. – Rosalee Wilmot, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Reid Health, surrounded by her family. Born May 9, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Russell and Leota Bowles Cunagin, Rosalee was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a 1975 graduate of Richmond High School, and […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Ronald A. Weadick Ronald A. Weadick, age 78, passed away at Dayton VA Hospital on July 7, 2025. He was born February 27, 1947, the son of Charles View full obituary — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Judy Bunyard Judith “Judy” Rae Bunyard, 83, of Connersville, passed away early Monday morning, July 7, 2025 at Heritage House of Connersville. The daughter of Gerald A. and Catherine J. Reith Richwine, Judy was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 13, 1941 and moved to Connersville with her family when she was in junior high school. Judy […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Nisa Lynn McAdams Nisa Lynn McAdams 71 of Richmond died Friday July 4, 2025 at Reid Health. She was born October 16. 1953 in Richmond to Oliver Hosie View full obituary — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Jesse Wayne Sexton Jesse Wayne Sexton, age 32, of Miamisburg, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Southview Hospital in Miamisburg, OH. He was born September 11, 1992 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother Renee Waugh. He is survived by his daughter Gracelynn Sexton Jarboe; paternal […] — (Posted July 8, 2025)
Vera Campbell Vera J. Campbell, 90, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born on July 2, 1935 in New Castle to Frank and Rose Enochs. Vera grew up in New Castle and was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School. On January 8, 1955, […] — (Posted July 7, 2025)
Lillie Marie McWhorter Lillie Marie McWhorter, 88, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning July 4, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lillie was born June 26, 1937 in Fayette County, one of ten children of the late Will and Minnie Fouty Hedrick. She had resided in Connersville for most of […] — (Posted July 7, 2025)
Robert James Doty Robert James Doty, 67, of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Joseph Doty and Mozell Fox Handy. Robert had been a resident of Clarksville, Tennessee for many years and was employed as a commercial carpenter for Chaney Construction Company. […] — (Posted July 7, 2025)
Sondra Jean Ingall Sondra Jean Ingall, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2025, in Connersville, Indiana where she has lived View full obituary — (Posted July 7, 2025)
Vicki McCarthy Vicki McCarthy, 73, of Muncie, IN, passed away on the evening of Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Vicki was quite the character —a charitable soul and a devout believer. Vicki served in the United States Marine Corps as a telecommunications operator, worked as a medical aide, and was an […] — (Posted July 7, 2025)
Madge L. Fosdick Madge L. (Wright) Fosdick age 95 of New Paris, OH., died Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on October 26, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lester & Virgil (Hodgin) Wright. She grew up on a farm North of Richmond and graduated in 1947 from Richmond […] — (Posted July 6, 2025)
Herschel D. Harvey Herschel Dale Harvey, 95, of Richmond, died at his home on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born in Winchester on June 19, 1930 to Lloyd and Esther (Cox) Harvey and lived most of his life in Wayne County. Herschel served with the US Navy in Korea and was a former employee of Wayne County […] — (Posted July 6, 2025)
Jerry Lee Jefferies Jerry Lee Jefferies of Fairfield, OH, left this world on June 27, exactly 81 years and 39 days after his birth on May 19, 1944. View full obituary — (Posted July 6, 2025)
Neville C. Davison III Neville C. Davison III, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Born April 1, 1941, in Sewickley, PA to Neville C. and Mary Ellen Ayer Davison Jr., Neville has lived in this community since 2006. He was a 1959 graduate of Northfield Mt. Hermon School and received his […] — (Posted July 5, 2025)
Lillian Kay “Lily” Blankenbaker Lillian ‘Lily’ Blankenbaker, 19, of Springport, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025, in her home surrounded by family who loved her, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 1, 2005, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. A daughter of Brenda Smith and Dennis Blankenbaker. Shortly after, she moved to Fort […] — (Posted July 5, 2025)