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.
Janice Carender      Janice M. Carender, 76, of Williamsburg, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday evening, November 4.    Janice was born on May 1, 1947 in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Lewis Gordon & Mary Evelyn (Spangler) Bryant, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted November 6, 2023)
Arlen L. Aukerman Arlen L. Aukerman, 84 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Eaton. Born on February 18, 1939 in Eaton, he was the son of the late Ralph W. & Mildred L. (Strothman) Aukerman.   Arlen retired in 2006 after 44 years with Parker Hannifin in Eaton. He was a 1957 Eaton High School […] — (Posted November 5, 2023)
Pauline K Gambill Pauline “Polly” Gambill, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 13, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Henry and Mary (Christian) Starry. Polly graduated form Twin Falls H.S. and on November 1, 1953 she married Bert Gambill, Jr. in Elco, Nevada. Bert served over 22 years in […] — (Posted November 5, 2023)
Peggy Sue Shroyer Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted November 5, 2023)
Judy A. Simpson Judy A. Simpson, age 77 of Richmond, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Thursday November 2, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Clinton County, IN to Simpson Boone and Belle Ely Boone. She married Harold Simpson in Kirklin, Indiana on June 6, […] — (Posted November 5, 2023)
Ronald K. Allee Ronald K. Alee age 80 of Richmond died November 5, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Funeral services will be announced by Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home. View full obituary — (Posted November 5, 2023)
Christina Anne Desonie      Christina Anne Desonie “Socks”, 40, of Centerville, passed away on Thursday evening, November 2, following a courageous fight against cancer.    She was born on September 5, 1983, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel & Dianna Stevens. Christina was a 2002 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked in the medical field […] — (Posted November 4, 2023)
Lothair Irvin HAGERSTOWN – Lothair Irvin, 92, passed away Thursday morning November 2, 2023, at his home in rural Hagerstown.  The son of the late Everett and Luva (Covalt) Irvin, Lothair was born in Blue River Township, Henry County, Indiana on July 13, 1931.  Lothair was raised on a farm and graduated from Hagerstown High School with […] — (Posted November 4, 2023)
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Weber RICHMOND, Ind. – Kathleen Ann Weber, also known as Kathy, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 80 in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by those she loved. She was the cherished daughter of Bill and Kath, and was born on July 5, 1943, in Stockton-on-Tees, England. Ken and Kathy married on June 12, […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Greta Mae Steele Greta Mae Steele, 59, of Connersville passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1:13 a.m. at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 28, 1964 in New Castle,… — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Harold McDaniel Jr. Harold (Mac) Butch McDaniel was born at home November 19th, 1938 to Harold and Letha McDaniel. He was raised in Liberty, Indiana, surrounded by many aunts and uncles, he said growing up was the best childhood. Harold’s first job, at the age of 12, was cutting meat for the local grocery store, then in 1955, […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Louise “Jean” DiBacco Dellinger Louise “Jean” DiBacco Dellinger, 97, passed on October 27th ,2023 in Pendleton Indiana. Jean was born on June 12th,1926 in Watertown, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Vincenza DiBacco. She was a former resident of Richmond, Indiana and Leesburg, Florida. Jean was a longtime employee and retired from Alcoa in Richmond. She loved cooking, shopping, […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Joseph Paul Moore Joseph Paul Moore, Jr., 77, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 2, 2023 at IU Ball Memorial Health. He was born on May 17, 1946 to the late Joseph Paul Moore, Sr. and Elanor Eileen (Pollard) Moore. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Gloria J. Eaton Gloria J. Eaton, age 77 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, November 3, 2023 in Eaton. Born on March 10, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Vernal & Catherine (Olsen) Winkle.   Gloria was a Registered Nurse, having worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton and McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford, […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Mary Maddox Mary Maddox, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away in her sleep after a short illness on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Ascension/St. Vincent Hospital View full obituary — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Marjorie G. Miller Marjorie G. Miller, age 94, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Marjorie was born on November 19, 1928, View full obituary — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Mark Ellis Turner RICHMOND, Ind. – Mark Ellis Turner, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Reid Health. Born October 14, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jincy and Thelma Crane Turner, Mark was a life-long resident of the area. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and a veteran of the United States […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Morton “Mort” L. Carmichael RICHMOND, Ind. – Morton “Mort” L. Carmichael, 76, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home. Mort was born April 18, 1947, in Bloomington, Indiana, the son of Clifford and Jeanette Carmichael. He married Sue Keen on February 23, 2001. Mort graduated from Rushville High School in 1965. He attended DePauw […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Glenn Harrison Madison Glenn Harrison Madison, 67, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 1, 2023, at Saint Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. After High school, Glenn joined the US Military in 1974. Glenn began his career in Cable TV in 1978. After 43 years, with hard work and dedication, ended […] — (Posted November 3, 2023)
Jason G. Firle Jason G. Firle, 51, of New Castle, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born on July 7, 1972, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Charles “David” Firle and the late Linda (Richardson) Pickering. Jason graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Greta Mae Steele Greta Mae Steele, 59, of Connersville passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1:13 a.m. at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 28, 1964 in New Castle, Indiana to Marvin and Katherine Mae (Lewis) Lewellen. Greta was a graduate of Tri High School and Ivy Tech Community College earning […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
John S. “Skip” Darnell John S. “Skip” Darnell, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 27, 1945, to the late Fred Edward and Josephine Anna (Duffy) Szypulski. Skip was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired in 2003 from General Motors after 30 years of service. […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Ezra M. Smith Ezra M. Smith, 82, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 23, 1941 in New Castle to the late Lenard and Haida (Neal) Smith. Ez worked at Diamond Container “Box Factory” and later retired from Commercial Vinyls. He then worked […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Betty J Cullers Betty J. Cullers passed away at Caroleton Healthcare in Connersville on October 31, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on April 4, View full obituary — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Lloyd L. Shively Lloyd L. Shively, age 98 of Englewood, Ohio, former lifelong resident of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Englewood. Born on February 9, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Henry Harrison & Lena (Miller) Shively.   Lloyd retired from Delco Products in Dayton after more than 30 years of […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Helen Louise Wyman H. Louise Wyman, 94, formerly of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky where she had moved to be close to family. One of three children of Edwin and Georgia Ball Chance, Louise was born in Laurel, Indiana on June 23, 1929. On August 4, 1962, Louise married Irvin L. Wyman in […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Jerry Simpson Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Randall Corn Randall Lee Corn, 62, passed away Tuesday October 31, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Randy was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 10, 1961. He has lived most of his life in the Cambridge City community. Randy enjoyed telling jokes, fishing, listening to music and dancing but most of all he enjoyed […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Stanley R. Thomas Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted November 2, 2023)
Richard Edward Houseworth Richard Edward Houseworth, 84, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of two children of the late Marshall and Obbie Rudy Houseworth, Richard was born in New Castle, Indiana on April 26, 1939 and graduated from Milton High School. On September 27, 1958 Richard married his high school sweetheart, […] — (Posted November 2, 2023)