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.
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)
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)
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)
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)