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.
Delores Marlene Crank Delores Marlene Crank, 87, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born in Connersville on April 21, 1936 to Alfred and Opal Fish Grant. In 1952, she married Carl J. Crank of Olive Hill, Kentucky. From there, they made Connersville their home to raise their family. They belonged […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Johnny Huckelby Johnny Huckelby, age 53, of New Castle, passed away Monday August 21, 2023, at Parker City Health & Rehab. He was born November 26, 1969, in New Castle, Indiana to Mary (Conley) Huckelby & the late Robert Huckelby. Johnny was a man who lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Nevaeh Starr Pearson OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Randy Rust Randy Rust 61 of Richmond died unexpectedly on August 22, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born April 27, 1962, in Richmond to Ronald E. View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Jonathan Steele Marlow Jonathan Steele Marlow, 38, of Alexandria, and formerly of Straughn, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Monday, August 21, 2023 following a courageous eight-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on August 25, 1984 in Shelbyville, IN, a son of the late Patrick E. and Donna E. […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Shelby J. (Haynes) Turner Hagerman Shelby J. (Haynes) Turner Hagerman, 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born July 1, 1937 in New Castle to the late James Haynes and Ann (Goforth) Cleek. A homemaker, Shelby had worked at Best Western Motel and Evelyn’s Ceramics in New Castle. In […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Sharon Kay Scott Sharon Kay “KK” Scott, age 62, of Connersville, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1961, View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Marty Driver Marty Driver 71 of Richmond passed away on August 16, 2023, at Methodist Hospital. He was born April 15, 1952, in Richmond to Harry Max View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Thomas A. Fisher Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Robert Watson LEWISVILLE- Robert Reed Watson, 95, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Addison Place in New Castle after an extended illness. A son of the late Lige and Vesta (Isbill) Watson, Reed was born in Madisonville, Tennessee on August 7th, 1928. He lived in the Lewisville Community since 1957 and retired from Chrysler Corporation in […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
James Beecher On the evening of August 17th, James took the Lord’s hand and went home. He had lived most of his life in the Muncie area but spent the last couple of years in New Castle. James loved to spend his time fishing, watering the plants outside, watching game shows, and assisting with keeping his home […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Ruth Ann Hutchison Ruth Ann Hutchison, 78, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in New Castle on February 9, 1945 to Luther and Louise (Alexander) Hutchison and lived most of her life in Hagerstown. She attended Hagerstown […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
James Grigsby James E. Grigsby was born into this world on May 13, 1925 to Mary (Caldwell) and Rolla Grigsby. He went to his heavenly home on August 19, 2023. Jim lived in Cambridge City, IN for most of his life. In 4th grade, he met JoAnne Hines – whom he later married. He graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
M. Delmer Duvall M. Delmer Duvall, 73, of New Castle passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1949 to the late Billie Junior and Dorothy Mae (Guffey) Duvall. He worked in Sanitation for the City of New Castle retiring in 2017. Delmer enjoyed working on classic cars, watching the Colts […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Lora M. Napier Lora M. Napier, age 77, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. Lora was born on View full obituary — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Sheri L Pendergraft Sheri Lynn Laws Pendergraft was born on August 16, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Connersville, IN. She passed away peacefully View full obituary — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Barbara Kuhlman RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Kuhlman, long known for her beautiful handcrafted ceramic birds, watercolor painting and sense of humor, died August 19, 2023, in Richmond Indiana. She was 100. Born November 17, 1922, in Jackson, Michigan, to Franklin Soloman Dickinson and Magdaline Mary Burkhardt Dickinson, Barbara was a lifelong resident of this community. Barbara loved […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Carl Gene Clements Carl Gene Clements, age 55, of New Castle, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born March 19, 1968, in New Castle, Indiana to Gracie (Grubb) Brooks & the late Carl M. Clements. Carl was a member of New Castle Chrysler High School class of 1986. He […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Dudley G. Ramsey Dudley G. Ramsey, age 91, died August 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Friends Fellowship Community where he had lived for the past 4 ½ years. He was born March 13, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana to Lewis and Winifred Ramsey before the family moved to Greens Fork when he was a teenager. He graduated […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Monty H. Cranmore Monty H. Cranmore, 67, of Kokomo, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, August 19, 2023 at his home. He was born December 13, 1955 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Melvin and Maxine Shelton Cranmore. A veteran, Monty proudly served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard. On November 8, 1980, he married Patricia […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
David Jones David Jones 59, of Richmond died August 19, 2023, at Arbor Trace. He was born on October 26, 1963, to Dewey and Velma Allen Jones. View full obituary — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Barbara June Wagner Barbara June Wagner, 80, passed away on August 19, 2023 at her home in rural Connersville. One of six children of Harry and Esther Davis Dolphin, Barbara was born on December 9, 1942 in Connersville. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1961 and earned her Associate in Applied Science from Ivy […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)
Clint Ellis Hannon Clint Ellis Hannon, 41, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born October 31, 1981 in New Castle to Joe and Debbie (Blevins) Hannon. Clint was a 2001 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School then graduated from Ivy Tech with […] — (Posted August 19, 2023)
Bernice Joan Morey RICHMOND, Ind. – Bernice Joan Morey, age 102, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born January 21, 1921, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John M. and Hazel Anne Hemming Thill, Bernice lived in Minnesota until she moved to Richmond in 2010. She was a saleswoman for Estee Lauder […] — (Posted August 19, 2023)
Wayne Bogue Wayne Bogue, 80, of Spiceland, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born November 3, 1942 in New Castle, a son of the late Ernest Kenneth and Goldie Cornelia (Charlton) Bogue. A member of the Class of 1961 at Spiceland High School, Wayne was a veteran of the U. S. […] — (Posted August 18, 2023)
Janice Marlene Klemann Janice Marlene (Bicknell) Klemann, 85, Hagerstown, died August 16, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living after a series of lengthy health issues. Janice was born on March 29, 1938 in Richmond, IN to Albert and Grace Bicknell of Economy, IN. She graduated from Economy High School in 1956 and Anderson Beauty School where she became a […] — (Posted August 18, 2023)
Donald Duane Kutche Donald “Don” Duane Kutche, age 87 of Fountain City, IN, went home to his Heavenly Father and his Angel, Martha H. Kutche on August 16, View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2023)
Kathleen L. Tuggle Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 18, 2023)
John Lewis Carnes Sr John Lewis Carnes, Sr, 88, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Waters Edge Village in Muncie. He was born October 10, 1934 in Henry County to the late Lucian and Lillian (Groce) Carnes. John was a service member in the United States Marine Corps where he was stationed […] — (Posted August 17, 2023)
Charles E. “Chuck” Fox Charles E “Chuck” Fox, 69, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on August 19, 1953 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Clarence Leon Fox and Beulah Pearl (Plank) Hollinger. A veteran of the United States Navy, Chuck served his country during the Vietnam […] — (Posted August 17, 2023)