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.
Linda Edens Linda Sue Edens, 73, of Cambridge City, Indiana died of lung cancer on September 26, 2023. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1949 to Paul and Elsie Edens. Linda attended Purdue University before beginning a career as a social studies teacher. When school was not in session, she worked in agriculture in Georgia […] — (Posted September 26, 2023)
Roy Millard Aldrich Jr. Roy Millard Aldrich, Jr., 98, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, September 22, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of four children of Roy, Sr. and Minnie Thorpe Aldrich, Roy was born in Greensburg, Indiana on October 28, 1924 and graduated from Greensburg High School with the class of […] — (Posted September 26, 2023)
Shannon R. Kidd Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Ronald Douglas Swango Ronald Douglas Swango, 57, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, September 24, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. One of ten children of Hobert (Linda) Hollan and Janet McAllister, Ron was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on September 25, 1965. He graduated from Brookville High School, with the class of […] — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Alice M. Rice Alice Mae Nevers Rice, “Grandma” to all, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023 by her childhood Sweetheart. She was 85 years old, born on March 23, 1938 to the late Benjamin Nevers and Robert and Elizabeth Ginn. Alice married Richard “Dick” Phillip Rice on February 7, 1953. He was the love of […] — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Ellen Jane Baker Ellen Jane Baker, 71 of Eldorado, Ohio, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Born on December 9, 1951 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. & Eleanor A. (Bragg) Irelan.   Ellen retired in 2022 after 51 years in customer service at Chubb Insurance […] — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Elizabeth Jarboe Elizabeth Taylor-Jarboe, 71 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born on December 22, 1951, in Glenwood. On October 17, 1997, View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Dick Setser CAMBRIDGE CITY- Richard Jay “Dick” Setser, 77, left this world on Saturday afternoon September 23, 2023 while surrounded by a lot of love and entered his heavenly home free of pain and breathing sweet celestial air.  Dick was born in Richmond, Indiana to the late George and Helen (Collier) Setser on January 23, 1946.  He […] — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Cloma L. Chasteen Cloma L. Chasteen 94, of Richmond, passed away September 22, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born July 18, 1929, in Preble County to Ward View full obituary — (Posted September 25, 2023)
Porter Ray Coffey Porter Ray (Skinny) Coffey, 82, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born August 27th, 1941 in Henry County to the late Willie and Alice Bell (Brown) Coffey. Porter loved to spend time with all of his family, his grandkids brought him great joy and smiles. He had a love […] — (Posted September 24, 2023)
Walter L. “Pat” Flockhart Walter L. “Pat” Flockhart, Jr., 81, of New Castle, passed away Saturday morning, September 23, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel. He was born April 17, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Walter L. and Lois Viola (Thompson) Flockhart Sr. A 1959 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, he was part of the ROTC […] — (Posted September 24, 2023)
Ronald Franklin Ellis Ronald Franklin Ellis age 81 of Richmond was born May 28. 1942 in Richmond to Leroy and Effie Burdine Ellis and lived here all his View full obituary — (Posted September 23, 2023)
Samantha “Sam” Overton Samantha “Sam” Overton, 33, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born in New Castle on April 4, 1990 a daughter of Alan Melton and Leah Akers. Sam was a 2008 graduate of New Castle High School and was a very talented musician […] — (Posted September 23, 2023)
James Clevenger We are saddened, and yet somehow still chuckling, to announce the passing of a local legend, James A. Clevenger, who departed this world on September 20, 2023, at the spry age of 87. Born on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day in 1936, in Losantville, In, the town that would always be […] — (Posted September 23, 2023)
Lynn Allen Denlinger Lynn Allen Denlinger, age 50 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 after a motorcycle accident in Butler Township, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was born on February 2, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio.   Lynn was an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Purina in Richmond for many years. He was a 1992 Tri-County North graduate and […] — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Harold Abell HAGERSTOWN- A country boy from southern Indiana, Harold Abell, 88, passed away Thursday evening September 21, 2023 at Arbor Trace in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Fred Baron and Lula May (Smith) Abell, Harold was born in Birdseye, Indiana on August 28, 1935.  Some of his earliest memories were of the fun and […] — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Shirley Meadows Shirley Meadows, of Connersville, passed away at Cardinal Care Strategies in Muncie on Friday September 22, 2023, at the age of 84. Shirley was born View full obituary — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Brenda Caudill Brenda Flack Caudill, of Brownsville, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family at the View full obituary — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Chris Burdge    Chris Burdge, 37, of Fountain City, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, at his home.   He was born Christopher William Burdge in Connersville, Indiana on August 8, 1986 to William D. Burdge, Jr. and Sherry A. Burdge.  Chris worked as a welder. He was a man of many talents who enjoyed drawing. He was […] — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Gale Roy We are currently looking for information regarding Gale Roy and family. If you know anything that could help, please contact the funeral home at 765-983-2040. View full obituary — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Danny Robert Simmons Danny Robert Simmons, 72, of Connersville passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 13, 1951 in Connersville, the son of John and Mildred Dickey Simmons. For many years, he was employed at D&M, the Coughlin Manufacturing and later at Trane Industries of Rushville until his retirement. Danny enjoyed hunting, […] — (Posted September 22, 2023)
Royce King Royce King, 72, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023, at Stonebrook in New Castle. He was born on October 27, 1950, in Marion, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Doris (Estridge) King. He was a 1969 graduate of Blue River High School. Royce retired from Allegheny in New Castle with over […] — (Posted September 21, 2023)
John E. Stanley , Ind. – John E. Stanley, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Reid Health. Born March 13, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to Roger and Janet Stinson Stanley, John was a long-time resident of this area. He was a 1959 graduate of Richmond High School and received a bachelor’s degree from […] — (Posted September 21, 2023)
Marcella Lynn Green Davis Stikeleather Marcella Lynn Green Davis Stikeleather 95 of Richmond passed away September 20, 2023, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born July 10, View full obituary — (Posted September 21, 2023)
Avah E. Norman Avah E. Norman, 13, of Fredericksburg, VA. passed away on September 16, 2023. View full obituary — (Posted September 21, 2023)
Grover David Sparks Grover David Sparks age 71 of Richmond died unexpectedly Tuesday September 19, 2023. at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. He was born June 24, 1952 View full obituary — (Posted September 21, 2023)
Mary Elizabeth Parker Mary Elizabeth Parker 86 of Richmond passed away September 19, 2023 at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born October 2, 1936 in Richmond to William View full obituary — (Posted September 21, 2023)
Vernon Lee “Bus” Booth Ind. – Vernon Lee “Bus” Booth, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at home. Born October 13, 1934, in Union County, Indiana, to Lawrence and Jenny Beck Booth, Vernon was a life-long resident of this area. He graduated from Alquina High School in 1952 and retired from Dana Corp. after 38 […] — (Posted September 20, 2023)
Paul Sharp      Paul D. Sharp, 67, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness.    He was born in Winchester, Indiana on August 3, 1956, to Donald L. & Maxine Byrd Sharp, both of whom preceded him in death.    Paul formerly worked at Greens Fork Alignment before […] — (Posted September 20, 2023)
Roger D Boling Roger Dale “Pepaw” Boling passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on September 18th, 2023. Roger was the 7th son of the late Lona and Clara (Taylor) Boling, born on June 5th, 1947, in New Castle Indiana. He graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in New Castle, Indiana and Immediately enlisted in […] — (Posted September 20, 2023)