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.
James Michael Fields
James Michael Fields, 57, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Henry Community Health Hospital, New Castle, Indiana. Jim was born December 16, 1966 in Connersville and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. For over fifteen years, he resided in the Las Vegas area and was employed for thirteen years as an engineer […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Roy Eaton
Roy Eaton passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Steven Roy Henninger
Steven Roy Henninger, 67, passed away on December 23, 2023 at his residence. One of four children of Robert Henninger and Julie Murrell Henninger, Steven was born in Connersville on October 29, 1956. Steven lived in the Laurel area for 57 years and in Connersville area for 10 years. Steven was employed as a stone […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Alex Mark Mopps
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alex Mark Mopps, age 38, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Indiana Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Born January 16, 1985, in Richmond, Indiana, to Mark and Shelly Moore Mopps, Alex was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 2001 graduate of Centerville High School. Alex enjoyed […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Janet Endsley
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. – Janet Endsley, age 84, of Shelbyville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in Waldron, Indiana. Born January 9, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester and Frances Campbell Foland, Janet lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1957 graduate of Greens Fork High School […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Zachariah Clevenger
Zachariah Clevenger was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 2, 1994 at Ball Memorial Hospital and went home to his Lord Jesus on December 26, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his parents, Pamela (Shank) Clevenger & Robin Clevenger; his sister, Dorie (Clevenger) Jones; his brother-in-law, Jericho Jones; his […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Golden Cottongim
RICHMOND, IN– Golden Cottongim, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at home. Born June 20, 1931, in Manchester, Kentucky to Carlyle and Mary Jarvis Cottongim, He lived most of his life in this community. He was an Electro Plate operator for Belden Corp. for 39 years and worked for Nottingham Automotive. […] — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Gary Byrne
Gary Byrne passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023, in Connersville at the age of 73. Gary was born in Frankfort, Indiana on October 26, View full obituary — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Georgianna “Jan” Doty Benson
RICHMOND, IN– Georgianna “Jan” Doty Benson, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. Born June 5, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Bernice Lee Daum, Jan lived most of her life in this area. She was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School, in Preble County, […] — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Robert E. Blue
CENTERVILLE, IN– Robert E. Blue, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, peacefully at home. Born July 24, 1934, in Centerville, Indiana, to George Clayton and Pauline Beatrice Willis Blue, Robert lived in this community all of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Robert Swindell
Robert (Bob) Maurice Swindell, 84, entered his eternal home with Jesus on December 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 23, 1939. His parents, Jim and Louise (Williams) Swindell, preceded him in death, as well as his former wife, Mary Swindell, sister-in-law Jean Swindell and his beloved dog, […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
James Allen Williams
James Allen Williams, 76, of Richmond, was born on January 20, 1947 to Paul and Alice (Bowlan) Williams. James was born and raised in Centerville, Indiana where he graduated from Centerville High School in 1965. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary Toschlog, whom he married on July 26, 1969. After […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Gus Benford (Bennie) Green
Gus Benford (Bennie) Green, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 at Forest Park Health Campus with his family at his side. He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on February 2, 1938 to Gus Green and Nellie (Camden) Green. He graduated from Boston High School, Boston, Indiana with the class of 1958. On […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Deborah Sue Allen
Deborah Sue Allen, passed away on December 22, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 72. Deborah was born in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Bertha “Marie” Shrum
Bertha “Marie” Shrum, 94, of Modoc, Indiana peacefully crossed over Jordan to be with Jesus Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after suffering a massive stroke seven days prior. Born January 19, 1929 in Tracy City, Tennessee to the late Pete and Abby (Coffelt) Nunley, in 1953 her and her husband Harley moved […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
William Huffman Davis
William H. Davis (JuneBug) of New Castle passed away December 21st, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born October 19th, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana to the late William Davis and Dianne (Heck) Davis. He is survived by two sons, William Gene Davis of Tennessee and Matthew Ryan Davis of New Castle, Mother Dianne […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Bill Magaw
My father, Bill Magaw was born on the family farm in Boston, IN on September 5, 1932, to Martha and Paul Magaw, where he lived View full obituary — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Betty J. Markley
Betty J. Markley, age 99 of New Paris, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. She was born June 25th, 1924 in Richmond, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted December 26, 2023)
Gail P. Wright
Gail (Patty) Wright, 84 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton. Born on December 8, 1939 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry T. & Alma B. (King) Sink. Patty was a 1957 Lewisburg High School graduate. She enjoyed being with her […] — (Posted December 24, 2023)
Matthew David Lopez
Matthew David Lopez, 46, of Spiceland, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1977, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Debi (Lines) Fecek. Matt was a graduate of Knightstown […] — (Posted December 23, 2023)
Bobby Earl Bowman
Bobby Earl Bowman, a resident of New Castle, Indiana died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on November 21, 1927 in Boone County, Indiana, a son of the late Mark and Georgia Bowman. He was married to Margaret Ann Yates on September 4, 1949. They enjoyed their travels […] — (Posted December 23, 2023)
Jim Patrick Patlan
Jim Patrick Patlan, 62, of Richmond, Indiana, born on September 30, 1961, lost his battle with anxiety and depression and took his own life by View full obituary — (Posted December 23, 2023)
Artie Bradshaw-Bowne
Artie Bradshaw-Bowne, 102, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Friday, December 22, 2023, at Chalet Healthcare in Indianapolis. She was born on March 16, 1921, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James William and Mary Effie (Piercy) George. Artie was known for her caring spirit, and her life was […] — (Posted December 23, 2023)
Dottie D. Holmes
Dottie D. Holmes, 84, of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 following an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1939 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Sherman and Bonnie (Atkinson) Catron. Always giving and loving, Dottie was good-hearted and her oldest daughter says, “She was my Mom, but also my best friend.” […] — (Posted December 22, 2023)
David C. Newman
David C. Newman, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1943, in New Castle to the late Kem and Janavieve (Davis) Newman. On May 5, 1961, David married Debbie Koontz and were married for 55 years. David loved his family and was Godly […] — (Posted December 22, 2023)
