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.
Carrie Elizabeth Campbell Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Paul H. Boykin II Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Clair L. Wrightsman Clair L. Wrightsman, 84, a resident of Carthage passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home. He was born March 5, 1939 in Danville, IN. to the late Leonard and Lenore (Scott) Wrightsman. A 1957 graduate of Carthage High School, he retired from Carthage Elementary School where he was employed as custodian for twelve […] — (Posted October 22, 2023)
Lois Eileen Gesell RICHMOND, Ind. – Lois Eileen Gesell, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born July 24, 1943, in Franklin County, Indiana, to Aaron N. and Dorothy Gelaine Talbert Gesell, Lois moved to Union County, Indiana in 1950. She attended Liberty school system and graduated from Short High School […] — (Posted October 22, 2023)
Jerry Long Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 20, 2023)
Donald Guffey, Jr. Donald Guffey Jr., 59, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1964, in New Castle, a son of the late Donald Guffey Sr and Sharon Guffey Smith.   Don worked for 26 years at Grede and his coworkers became part of his family. He enjoyed camping, […] — (Posted October 20, 2023)
Connie Darlene Conner Connie Darlene Conner, 74, of New Castle passed away on the morning Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born on March 24, 1949 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late Carl Neel and Lenora Sells. Connie enjoyed crocheting, knitting and was an avid painter. She worked for several years at Village Pantry and […] — (Posted October 19, 2023)
Mahlon Whitaker Mahlon De Whitaker, 68, of Milton, died the morning of October 14, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Jim and Anna (née Neuman) on March 2, 1955 in Connersville, Indiana. Growing up in Milton, he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1973 and attended IU Bloomington.   Mahlon met […] — (Posted October 19, 2023)
Sandra L. Davis Sandra Lee Davis. 75, a long time Liberty resident, died Monday, October 16, 2023 at The Willows of Richmond, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in Cambridge City on July 11, 1948 to Everett L. and Sally J. (Hall) Centers. She lived most of her life in the Liberty […] — (Posted October 19, 2023)
David Murray Warner      David Murray Warner, a long-time Lynn resident, passed away on October 16th, 2023, at the age of 91.    David was born on March 8, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana to Vernon and Nina. David received a Masters Degree in Biology from Ball State University. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. […] — (Posted October 19, 2023)
Anna Jane King Anna Jane King, 59, of Connersville, passed away late Tuesday evening October 17, 2023 at Reid Health Richmond. One of three children of Joe and Gloria Streeval Flannery, Jane was born in Indianapolis on August 7, 1964 and graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School with the class of 1981. Jane enjoyed spending time with her […] — (Posted October 19, 2023)
Edith Sprinkles RICHMOND, Ind. – Edith Sprinkles, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born June 22, 1939, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Shafter Sprinkles and Odie Smith Sprinkles, Edith has lived in this community since 2004. She was a caregiver in the healthcare industry and formerly worked as […] — (Posted October 18, 2023)
Phyllis J. Null CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Phyllis J. Null, age 93, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Reid Health. Born January 26, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clyde and Beulah Scharold Lacey, Phyllis lived in this area most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Richmond High School and worked at several businesses […] — (Posted October 18, 2023)
Samuel Creech Samuel A. Creech, age 85, of Richmond, formerly of Connersville, passed away on October 16, 2023 at his residence. Sam was born on June 25, View full obituary — (Posted October 18, 2023)
Delight Bromley CAMBRIDGE CITY- Delight K. Bromley, 76, passed away Thursday night October 12th, 2023, at Hickory Creek of New Castle, Indiana. Delight was born on March 31st, 1947, in Connersville, Indiana, to the late Paul and Dorothy (Sasser) Crawford. She attended Connersville High School. Delight lived most of her life in Cambridge City/ Wayne County and […] — (Posted October 18, 2023)
Wanda Potter   PERSHING-  Wanda Faye Potter, 81, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana.  She was born in Louden County, Tennessee on May 3, 1942. Formerly of Pershing, Wanda had lived in Lenoir City, Tennessee since 1988. She returned to this area three years ago where she resided with her […] — (Posted October 18, 2023)
Mr. Larry Duane Clapp Sr. Larry Duane Clapp Sr., 80, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born May 18th, 1943 in Henry County to the late Grover Cleveland and Mary K. (Barbee) Clapp Sr.. Larry attended Mt. Summit High School, after high school he joined the U.S. Army. He served his country for 8 […] — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Connie Sue Cooper Connie Sue Cooper passed away at Hickory Creek of Franklin on October 15, 2023 at the age of 73. Connie was born in New Castle, View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Claude Spencer Jordan Claude “Spencer” Jordan age 59 of New Paris, Ohio went to be with the Lord Monday, October 16, 2023, in his home. Born on August 8, 1964, in Darke County, Ohio he was the son of the late Cecil Elwood “Woody” & Phyllis G. (Spencer) Jordan. Spencer was a self-employed Construction Contractor in Preble County. […] — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Robert (Bob) Warfel Robert (Bob) Warfel, Richmond, Indiana, died October 15, 2023. Born on April 29, 1950, his parents were William and Joanne Warfel. He graduated in 1968 View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Travis Bardonner Travis Bardonner, 38, of Middletown passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born on December 24, 1984, in Anderson to Anonda (Metzger) Bardonner. He was a devoted father, husband and son. Travis graduated from Anderson High School in 2003. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Christian Church. Travis […] — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Vera Olinger Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Zachary Garrett Sullivan Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19th, 2023,12 Noon at Community Family Funeral Home, with Paster John Reynolds officiating. Public visitation View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Robert W Nobbe It is with deep sorrow that the family of Robert W. “Bob” Nobbe announce his passing on October 16, 2023 at the age of 94 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of five children of Albert and Gladys Locke Nobbe, Bob was born on August 11, 1929 in Clarksburg, Indiana. He was a graduate of […] — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Luther R. Cummins Luther R. Cummins, age 85 of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 30, 1937, to Cecil and Effie Creech Cummins. He married Pauline Holt on July 26, 1957. Luther worked for UPS early in his working career […] — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Lora Ann Lathery Lora Ann Lathery, age 53, of Liberty, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023 at her home. Lora was born on February 21, 1970 in View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2023)
Donald Willmann Donald Willmann, 80, of Straughn, Indiana passed away the morning of October 16, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hartford City to Joseph and Grace (Cox) Willmann. He attended Dunkirk Elementary School and Yorktown Junior/Senior High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy with deployment on […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Carolyn Connor Carolyn Connor, 87, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Waters of New Castle. Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. — (Posted October 16, 2023)
William Lloyd Linton, Jr. William Lloyd “Bill” Linton, Jr., age 87, of Englewood, Ohio, died on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton.  Born on August 30, 1936 in Crawford County, Indiana, son of the late William Oscar & Cecile (Froman) Lynton.    Bill was a retired Dayton Police officer after 14 years of service.   Bill proudly […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Mary Elliott Mary M. Elliott, passed away at Reid Health in Richmond, IN on October 12, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on June View full obituary — (Posted October 16, 2023)