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.
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)
Fred Lewis RICHMOND, Indiana -Fred Lewis, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Fred was born August 25,1937, in Middleport, Ohio, to Arthur and Helen Lewis (Cheatham). Having settled in Cleves, Ohio for nearly 30+ years, Fred held several roles within his local churches including Deacon and organist. He […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Johnny Ray Webber Johnny Ray Webber, 74, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Carolyn Sue Booth CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Carolyn Sue Bartlett Booth, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born April 11, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana, to Willard and Emily Bartlett Mansfield, Carolyn was a longtime resident of this area. She grew up in Connersville and was a 1952 graduate of Connersville High School. […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Susie Messer Susie I. Messer, 90, of Hagerstown, passed on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1933 in Hagerstown to Clyde and Geneva (Timmons) Barnard. Susie was a 1951 graduate of Hagerstown High School. and on March 24, 1951 she married the love of her life, Melvin […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Donald Harold Maddox Donald Harold Maddox, 83, of Parker City passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on February 17, 1940 in Muncie, IN, a son of the late Carl Milburn and Gertrude Emily (Webber) Maddox. Don graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and served his country in the […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Peggy McCutcheon Peggy Ann McCutcheon, 82, of Bentonville died Friday, October 13, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana following a brief illness. Born in 1941 to Horace Lee and Dorothy Anna (Walters) Judy, she graduated from Bentonville Junior High School in 1955, Connersville High School in 1959, and the Marion County General Hospital School of Nursing, […] — (Posted October 16, 2023)
Bobby E. Guffey Bobby E. Guffey, 78, of New Castle passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at his home. He was born April 7, 1945 in Powersburg, Kentucky to the late Dalton and Maude (Neal) Guffey. Bobby retired from General Motors in 1999 after 35 years of service at Delco Remy Plant #20 in Anderson. He was […] — (Posted October 15, 2023)
Joan Paul Joan Paul, 91 of New Castle passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1931 in Lewisville, IN to the late Virgil and Sarah (Smith) Thompson. Joan was a 1950 graduate and class treasurer of New Castle High School. She was previously employed as a teachers aid at Wilbur Wright […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
John W. Row John Wesley Row, 64, of New Castle, passed away on October 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Row and leaves behind mother, Nancy Lee; daughters, Alycen Cummings (Andy) and Paige Mitchell (Andrew); sisters, Lisa Williams (Tim) and Robin Wellman; brothers, Tony Lee (Annette), Jeff Lee (Mel), Bret Lee, Craig […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
Teresa Maze Slaven Teresa Maze Slaven, 59, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Henry Community Health. Arrangements for Teresa are pending. — (Posted October 14, 2023)
Roberta L. Dove Roberta L. “Bertie” Dove, age 87 of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of Lewisburg, died Friday, October 13, 2023 in Brookville. Born on September 1, 1936 in Montgomery County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arless “Bud” & Lucille (Wright) Cummins.   Bertie worked for the Tri-County North School District for 17 years. She was […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
Crystal Shawn Hungerford Crystal Shawn Hungerford, 51, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of Friday, October 13, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on March 6, 1972 in New Castle, IN a daughter of John and Nadine Sue (Dunn) Hungerford. Shawn enjoyed being with friends, riding her moped and listening […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
Janet Cross Janet Lynn Cross, 61, of Dunkirk, IN was able to reunite with her father in heaven on October 12, 2023.  Janet was born in Jay County on September 20, 1962 to Robert and Peggy Curts. She attended Monroe Central High School and graduated in 1982.  Janet was a carefree spirit. She had the ability to […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
Trent Davis RICHMOND- Trent Donald Davis, 58, passed away at his home in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 10th, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Ronald L. Davis and Silvia Bowman-Hamilton. He started school in Milton and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1983. From a young child, he wanted to be a […] — (Posted October 14, 2023)
JoAnn Ledford JoAnn Ledford, 88, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. A private burial will take place in Dale Cemetery with Reverend Mal Gibson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted by Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mike Ledford Memorial Endowment, Fayette […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Margaret Josephine Stagen Margaret “Peggy” Josephine Stegen, age 93, Richmond, Indiana, passed from this life on October 11, 2023. She was born May 17, 1930, in Rockford, Illinois, View full obituary — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Donald E. “Don” Sylvester Donald E. “Don” Sylvester, 84, a resident of Greenwood and formerly of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Johnson County, Indiana. He was born February 26, 1939 in Knightstown to the late Elic and Ruth Sylvester. Don was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Allison Transmission in Indianapolis in […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Robert A. Branson Robert A. Branson 65 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. He was born April 21, 1958, in Richmond to Robert L. and View full obituary — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Ronald G. Masters Ronald Garland Masters, 69, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born in New Castle on July 14, 1954 to Earl T. Masters, Sr. and Irene (Mendenhall) Masters. A retired pipefitter, he was a member of Local 440. He was a member of Hagerstown Post 333, Sons of the […] — (Posted October 13, 2023)
Judy DiAnn Edelman RICHMOND, Ind. – Judy DiAnn Edelman, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born February 6, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph and Bernice Baker Smith, Judy was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked in data processing at Second National Bank. Judy enjoyed gardening, roses, and […] — (Posted October 12, 2023)