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.
Linda Oliver Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Ananias Thompson Obituary pending View full obituary — (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)
Douglas Richard Meyers Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 22, 2023)
Joyce E. Flynn Joyce E. Flynn, 84, of Sulphur Springs passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home. She was born January 26, 1939 in New Castle to the late Gerald and Flora (Osborne) Harvey. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Kevin Flynn of Illinois, Cindy Cupp of Illinois, and Kyle Flynn of Sulphur […] — (Posted December 22, 2023)
Walker Kent Crull Walker Kent Crull, infant son of Cory R. & Jenna (Kiess) Crull passed on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 2023.   Additional survivors including his Paternal Grandparents: Robert K. & Vickie L. Crull of New Paris, OH and Paternal Great Grandmother: Myra Crull of […] — (Posted December 22, 2023)
Charles Doyle Metcalf Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 22, 2023)
Dorothy (Boyer) Talbot Dorothy Boyer Talbot, age 98 of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 19, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born in Davenport, Iowa on September 17, 1925, to Harry Boyer and Lillie Anderson Boyer. Dorothy married John Talbot on November 17, 1945, and together they raised 7 beautiful children. She was a […] — (Posted December 22, 2023)
Neenah Marie Blaylock HAGERSTOWN, IN– Neenah Marie Blaylock, age 64, of Hagerstown, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at home. Born December 6, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio to Jackie Jones Sr. and Eloise Johnson Sacre, Neenah lived most of her life in this area. She graduated from Richmond High School and worked at Hoffco and CIT. Neenah enjoyed […] — (Posted December 21, 2023)
Hilda L. Kassen Hilda L. Kassen, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born on April 17, 1921 to the late George and Lois (Wynn) Lineback. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. Hilda and her late husband Robert helped run Kamp Modoc and started Kassen Kamp […] — (Posted December 21, 2023)
James Anthony Kammerer RICHMOND, IN– James Anthony Kammerer, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home. Born September 18, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Ann Cavanaugh Kammerer, James lived most of his life in the Cincinnati area. He worked as a computer programmer for CG & E. James was a member of […] — (Posted December 21, 2023)
Mary Elizabeth Duffy Mary Elizabeth Duffy, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2023 at Arbor Trace, Richmond. One of six children of Howard Brames and Alice Kallmeyer Brames, Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 30, 1935 and graduated from Mother Mercy High School, Cincinnati, Ohio with the class of 1952. On March 23, 1955 Mary […] — (Posted December 21, 2023)