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.
John L. Hobbs
John L. Hobbs, 46, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Simon Cancer Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. John was born July 27, 1977 in Connersville to Lowell “Dannie” and Roberta Ratz Hobbs. He was a 1996 graduate of Connersville High School and received a certificate […] — (Posted August 8, 2023)
Roger Dale Mills
Roger Dale Mills, 66, of Connersville, passed away Sunday morning, August 6, 2023 at Majestic Care. He was born October 7, 1956 in Connersville, one of ten children of Franklin and Cleo Earl Mills. A proud veteran, Roger served his country over ten years in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Grandview […] — (Posted August 8, 2023)
Robert R Kellams
Robert “Bob” Ray Kellams, age 76, of New Castle, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield. He was born, September 30, 1946, in Richmond, to the late Vernie & Isabell (Johnson) Kellams. Bob married his wife Carolyn (Brunes) on June 12, 1981, and enjoyed 42 years together. Bob proudly served […] — (Posted August 8, 2023)
Shirley Sue Loudy
Shirley Sue Loudy 74 of Richmond died August 4, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 15, 1948, View full obituary — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Ginger Lee Scholl
Ginger Lee Scholl, 76, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home. She was born May 7, 1947 in Connersville to Leroy and Virginia Gear Maze. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1965 and attended University of Southern Indiana in Evansville where she studied business. In the 80’s, […] — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Eulas “Cron” Leroy Plemons
LIBERTY, Ind. – Eulas “Cron” Leroy Plemons, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born May 1, 1933, in McMann County, Tennessee, to Lush E. and Thelma Williams Plemons, Eulas lived in Liberty most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Eulas […] — (Posted August 7, 2023)
William Smith
William Smith, age 74, of Connersville, passed away on July 28, 2023 at Caroleton Health in Connersville. He was born on November 7, 1948, the View full obituary — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Russell A. Charette
Russell A. Charette, age 78 died Monday July 31, 2023. He was born in Westbrook, Maine on February 18, 1945 to Leo Charette and Mabel Gagne Charette. Russ retired from the US Navy with an honorable discharge after spending 20 years serving his country. While enlisted he obtained a Fifth Good Conduct Award, National Defense […] — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Gary Davenport
Gary D. Davenport Sr, age 72, of New Castle, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. He was born July 28, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Jesse W. Davenport & Hazel (Free) Lockridge. Gary was a man that lived life to its fullest. He was a social butterfly and could […] — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Donnie Parrigin, Jr.
Donnie Parrigin Jr, age 40, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his home. He was born September 23, 1982, in Muncie, Indiana to Gail (Lowe) Parrigin & the late Donnie Parrigin Sr. Donnie worked for Henry County Tree Experts and formerly with his father doing masonry work. He loved classic rock […] — (Posted August 7, 2023)
Thomas Wilson
Thomas Scott Wilson, aged 67, died from complications of diabetes, July 23rd, 2023 at Reid Hospital surrounded by his sister and his two best friends, Steve Frazee and Bill Gromer. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas Dayton Wilson and Julia Ann Wilson. He has one son, Jade Thomas Wilson with […] — (Posted August 6, 2023)
Ronald Edward Stolle
Ronald Edward Stolle 70 of Richmond died August 4, 2023, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville. He was born January 8, 1953, in Richmond to Earl View full obituary — (Posted August 5, 2023)
Shirley Loretta Linkous
Shirley Loretta Linkous 86 of Richmond died July 24, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born September 25, 1936, in London, Kentucky to Morgan Taylor View full obituary — (Posted August 5, 2023)
Betty A. Guffey
Betty Alice (Conner) Guffey, 93, of New Castle, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Heritage House in New Castle Indiana. She was born January 9, 1930, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Imer O. & Surepta (Polson) Conner Betty married the love of her life, Raymond Guffey and enjoyed several years of marriage […] — (Posted August 5, 2023)
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)
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)