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.
Bruce W. Atkinson Bruce W. Atkinson, 65, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. He was born February 28, 1958 in Henry County to the late Leland and Mary (Stinson) Atkinson. He graduated in 1976 from Walter P. Chrysler High School and attended Ball State University. Bruce was employed with Big Blue River […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Stanley Wayne Miller Stanley Wayne Miller, 73, of Bloomington and a native to Connersville passed away Saturday evening, October 21, 2023 in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born November 2, 1949 in Connersville, the oldest of two children of Stanley Chester and Ora Cornett Miller. During the Vietnam war, he served his country with the United States Navy obtaining […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Joseph Allen Jarboe Joseph Allen Jarboe, of Connersville, passed away on October 23, 2023, at Reid Health at the age of 70. Joe was born in Connersville on View full obituary — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Charles Michael Green Charles Michael “Mike” Green, age 82, of Delaware, Ohio, died on Friday, October 21, 2023.  Born on June 6, 1941 in Warren, Ohio, son of the late Joseph & Bernadine B (Borton) Green.   Mike graduated in 1959 from Connersville High School and attended Miami University and Purdue University.  Mike retired after 35 years as […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Vicki Hamilton HAGERSTOWN-  Vicki Lynn Hamilton, 74, passed away early Sunday morning October 22, 2023 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Hall) Locke, Vicki was born on May 15, 1949 in Piqua, Ohio.  She grew up in Ohio and graduated from Franklin Monroe High School with the […] — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Ruby Rae McGee Ruby Rae McGee 88 of Richmond passed away on October 21, 2023, at Rosebud Village, she was born July 21, 1935, to Willard and Nellie View full obituary — (Posted October 25, 2023)
Shirley Jenkins Cambridge City – Shirley, 88 died at her home Sunday morning October 22, 2023 surrounded by family members. She was born November 3rd, 1934 in the family home in Cambridge City, Indiana, the first daughter of Russell and Geneva (Myers) Briar. Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952, and immediately went to work for […] — (Posted October 24, 2023)
Larry Carter Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 24, 2023)
Wilford E. Engle RICHMOND, Ind. – Wilford E. Engle, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born January 22, 1930, in Indian Creek in Knox County, Kentucky, to Virgil and Jeffie Smith Engle, Wilford had lived in Richmond more than 65 years. He was a factory worker for Johns […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
John William Snyder John William Snyder, 91, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord, Saturday evening October 21, 2023.Family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Emma Williams to officiate. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Pehry Holmlund Pehry Duana Holmlund, 80, of Connersville passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Whitewater Commons of Liberty, Indiana surrounded by his loved ones.Family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Phyllis Rust Phyllis Rust, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 14, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Clyde & Mary (Stephens) Estes. Phyllis was a 1954 graduate from Sulphur Springs High School. While in school she was a […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Nancy Dale Lee Nancy Dale Lee, 83, of New Castle, passed away on October 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her son John Wesley Row (October 12, 2023); father Dale Edwin Black and mother Docia Anna Black; sisters Anita (Joyce) Thornburgh and Phyllis June Bertram; daughter-in-law Karen Lee (Bret) and granddaughter Katy Hope Lee; brothers-in-law Norman […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Maxine K. Thompson RICHMOND, Ind. – _Maxine K. Thompson, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at home. Born April 1, 1943, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Dinno and Stella L. Bauer Bowers, Maxine was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and worked at Richmond Baking Company. Maxine […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
Debbie Houghland DUBLIN- Debbie Houghland, 73, passed away late Friday afternoon, October 20, 2023 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Wilmer and Anna “Helen” (Loos) Schube, Debbie was born in Connersville, Indiana on December 10, 1949.  She grew up in Connersville and graduated from high school there with the class […] — (Posted October 23, 2023)
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)