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.
James “Bear” Price James “Bear” Price, 70, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Thursday, August 3, 2023 at IU Health West Hospital in Avon. He was born on October 5, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Bud and Katherine (Ziglar) Price. Bear was a 1970 graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Susan Brown BENTONVILLE – Susan Jane Brown, 80, passed away Friday morning, August 4th, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of the late John and Josephine (Walters) Petersen, Susan was born December 24th, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1960. After graduating, she married David […] — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Jack Alan Vallandingham Ind. – Jack Alan Vallandingham, age 92, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living. Born July 6, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to John C. and Margaret Bulmer Vallandingham, Jack was a life-long resident of this area. He retired in 1970 as a member of the U. S. National Guard […] — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Dennis Karl Kreider RICHMOND, Ind. – Dennis Karl Kreider, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth Karl and Treva Naomi Weist Kreider, Dennis was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School […] — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Carol Jean North Carol Jean North passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, 2023 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born July 3rd, 1948 in View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Stephen O. Chase Stephen O. Chase, age 85, passed away at 6:27 a.m. on Tuesday August 1, 2023. He was born June 20, 1938 to Clarence and Catherine Chase in Richmond, Indiana. He graduated from Richmond High School in June 1956. Two weeks later he enlisted in the Air Force for four years. He was assigned for two […] — (Posted August 4, 2023)
Katha June Allen Katha June (Herron) Allen, age 79, of Connersville, passed away on August 3, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1943, in Rush County, Indiana, View full obituary — (Posted August 3, 2023)
Dominique P. Mercurio Dominique P. Mercurio of West Chester, Ohio passed away on July 25, 2023, at her home after a long illness. She was born in Cincinnati, View full obituary — (Posted August 3, 2023)
O. Richard Arthur O. Richard (Dick) Arthur, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus. He was born on March 8, 1933, to View full obituary — (Posted August 3, 2023)
Michael Duane Qualls Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Joseph E. Bonner III. ARRANGEMENTS PENDING OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Gertrude E. Spence Pending Arrangements Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Dallas Ray Denney Dallas Ray Denney, 68, of Cambridge City, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. He was born January 25, 1955 in Muncie, a son of the late Arvin Ray and Opal Viola (Reno) Denney. Dallas graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Heating and Air Conditioning. He worked […] — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Darla Ruf Darla Ruf, 83, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 9, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio and she graduated from Laurel High School in 1957. For over forty years, Darla worked at Alcoa/Silgan Containers Corporation in Richmond. She enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, […] — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Bruce Estes FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Bruce Estes, age 54, of Fountain City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, due to a medical event, on Monday, July 31, 2023, near his home. He was born on April 13, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana. Bruce was one of four sons, to Cecil and Lawanna Baker Estes. He was a 1987 graduate […] — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Joyce Cushing W. Joyce Lackey Lindsay Cushing, age 91, passed away on August 1, 2023, at Hickory Creek in Connersville. She was born on April 15, 1932, View full obituary — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Teresa Anne Forester Teresa Anne Forester of New Castle, In passed away Friday, July 28th, unexpectedly after a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer. Teresa was born May 3rd, 1961 in Connecticut to Fredrick Williams and Marie Kilcollins. Teresa followed family through Michigan, Indiana, and Maine before returning home to New Castle. Teresa spent many years working in […] — (Posted August 2, 2023)
Betty Nation Betty Nation, 90, of Middletown passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1933 to the late Carlie and Bessie (Jones) Barger. Betty worked at the Courier-Times in the circulation department for several years. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church where she […] — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Lora Fern Taylor Lora Fern Taylor, 79, of Rushville, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Rosebud Village in Richmond. She was born on April 2, 1944, in Wickes, Arkansas, a daughter of the late James Nolan and Ora Minnie (Demorest) Jenkins. Lora married the love of her […] — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Madison M. Lakes Madison M. Lakes, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023. Madison was born on April 2, 2001, in Connersville, the daughter of Jon View full obituary — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Eileen Denise Callahan Eileen Denise Callahan was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly at the age of 60 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1963 a daughter to the late Cornelius and Faye Elizabeth (Darling) Callahan. Eileen worked as a supervisor at a screen-printing plant. She loved […] — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Vincent Howard Raham Vincent Howard Raham, 61, formerly of Connersville, passed away Sunday July 23, 2023 at his residence in Peoria, Arizona where he had been living for over four years. One of three children of David A. and Maxine C. Howard Raham, Vince was born in Connersville on July 14, 1962 and was a 1980 graduate of […] — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Sirena L. Cassady Sirena L. Cassady 50 of Richmond unexpectedly died Friday, July 28, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born September 9, 1972, in Richmond to Howard View full obituary — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Mark D. Bunner Mark D. Bunner, 78, of Frankfort and formerly of Mount Summit passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born July 11, 1945 in Henry County to the late Ralph and Elizabeth “Betty” (Powell) Bunner. Mark was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School then earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Purdue University. While […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Lois E. McLain Lois E. McLain, 100, of Greenwood, IN and formerly of New Castle, IN, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Aspen Trace of Greenwood. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Henry County, a daughter of the late William C. and Anna Virginia (Harry) McKinsey. Lois enjoyed playing cards, golfing […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Richard “Rick” Allen Oldham CENTERVILLE Ind. – Richard “Rick” Allen Oldham, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home. Born October 24, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lowell and Betty Cates Oldham, Rick was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1979. Rick worked at Producer’s Livestock Auction […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Duane Schroeder Duane Schroeder age 69, of New Castle died July 29, 2023, at University Hospital Indianapolis after a sudden aggressive illness. Born June 5, 1954, in Richmond Indiana to Melvin and Doris Schroeder, Duane lived his entire life in Indiana and graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1972. He graduated from Ball State University with […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Stephen “Steve” Wayne Mertz Stephen “Steve” Wayne Mertz, 65, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Reid Health. The only child of Lawrence O. and Patricia K. Hartman Mertz, Steve was born in Richmond on November 28, 1957 and was a 1976 graduate of Richmond High School. In 1980, he graduated from Ball State University with his […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Glen Dale Rowland Glen Dale Rowland, 76, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 17, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana to Wayne and Geneva Ruf Rowland. He graduated from Thorntown High School with the class of 1965. Following high school, Glen served his country in the United States Army. […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Haily Danielle Snyder Haily Danielle Snyder, 26, of Greens Fork, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born in Monroe, NC on May 21, 1997 to Shawn and Angie Dee Steffler and lived most of her life in Anderson. She had resided in Greens Fork for the past several years. She attended St. Anne Catholic Church […] — (Posted July 30, 2023)