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.
Robert Kenton Powell Robert Kenton Powell, 46, of Indianapolis, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born on September 22, 1976 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Robert M. and Karen Sue (Lynn) Powell. Robert was a 1994 graduate of Franklin Township High School. He married the love of […] — (Posted April 19, 2023)
Norma J. Wharton Norma J. Wharton, age 93 of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday April 14, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 11, 1929, to Clyde Morris and Dorothy Sims Morris. Norma had a passion for art that started at a young age, she was a very talented painter. She was […] — (Posted April 19, 2023)
Linda F. Boyd In Loving Memory of Linda F. Boyd OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted April 19, 2023)
Alice McDaniel Alice Ann (Noe) McDaniel age 60 of New Castle, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Howard & Etta Mae (Robinson) Noe. Alice was married for several years to the late Mark T. McDaniel with whom she had 5 children […] — (Posted April 19, 2023)
Donald D. Burke Donald Dale Burke, age 74, of Connersville, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2023, at his home. Donald was born on November 8, 1948, in View full obituary — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Rodney Z. Prifogle Rodney “Rod” Z. Prifogle, age 93, passed away at Forest Park Health Campus on Monday April 3, 2023. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on November 29, 1929 to Charles and Florence (Wildridge) Prifogle. Rod was a United States Army Veteran and had spent time in Korea. He had worked in farm machinery sales and […] — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Matthew Edward Felty Matthew Edward Felty 25 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023. He was born March 11, 1988, in Richmond to Larry Edward and View full obituary — (Posted April 18, 2023)
John C. Whisler John C. Whisler, 73, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Gene and Phyllis (Murphy) Whisler. John was a lifetime farmer. It wasn’t his job; it was his passion, and he loved every minute […] — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Charles R. Lisenby OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Elizabeth Ann Burk Elizabeth Ann Burk, 45, of New Castle passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1978 in Henry County to the late Gerald Alan Catron, Rick Allen Edwards, and Audrey Marie (Kostelecky) Edwards. Elizabeth enjoyed conversations, coffee, spending time with family, and music. She loved to make wreaths […] — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Vilma Slagle Vilma Slagle, 93, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, April 14, 2023 at Reid Health, Connersville. She was born September 16, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of five children of Fred and Lucile Peters Leadbetter. Vilma married the love of her life, Reverend Bill Slagle. They had a fruitful ministry […] — (Posted April 18, 2023)
Earl DeWayne “Wayne” Raines Earl DeWayne “Wayne” Raines, 75, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born on April 21, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Earl McKinley Raines and Ina Opal (Lovelace) Raines. Wayne married the love […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Wallace “Wally” Sandford Hanson Wallace “Wally” Sandford Hanson, 93, of New Castle passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born April 14, 1930 in Baudette, Minnesota to the late Benjamin and Grace (Woollett) Hanson. He was a 1947 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. At the age of 49, Wally started his own […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
John Anthony Fratellio John Anthony Fratellio passed away at Reid Health on April 16, 2023. He was born August 24, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana to Jack Fratellio and View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Evelyn Jane Kassen Evelyn Jane Kassen, 81, of Bedford passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1941 in New Paris, Ohio to the late Forrest and Alice (Watts) Kinney. Jane, a loving mother and grandmother, is survived by husband of 35 years, Stephen Kassen; children, Stephen […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
William E. “Bill” Brown RICHMOND, Ind. – William E. “Bill” Brown , age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Reid Health. Born November 19, 1949, in Connersville, Indiana, to James Brown and Alma Beard Wright, Bill was a resident of this community for his whole life. He graduated from Lincoln High School and retired from […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Melissa A. Hilbert Melissa “Missy” A. Hilbert, 53, of New Castle, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 25, 1969 in New Castle the daughter of David and Rosemary (McGaha) Hilbert. Missy was a 1988 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a member of Faith Chapel […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Kendall Pierce Kendall Pierce, 84, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Albany, Kentucky, a son of the late Edwin E. and Anna (Stephens) Pierce. Kendall retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 33 years of employment. […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Helen Nadine Gill Helen Nadine Gill, 80, of Connersville Indiana went to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by family and loved ones Sunday evening April 16, 2023, View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Krista Marie Burns Krista Marie Burns, 37, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her residence. One of two children of Donald Lee and Diana Burns, Krista was born in Indianapolis on March 8, 1986. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2004. She was employed for various nursing homes and […] — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Thomas R. Chamness Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Zyon Brooks A Private service for held for the family. View full obituary — (Posted April 17, 2023)
Richard Pollitt MILTON- Richard L. Pollitt Sr., 79, passed away Friday afternoon, April 14, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Harold and Mary Katherine (Dye) Pollitt, Richard was born in Rushville, Indiana on May 4, 1943. Formerly of Connersville, Richard graduated from Fayette Central High School in 1962 where he played […] — (Posted April 16, 2023)
Cindi S. Jarvis Cindi S. Jarvis, 69 of North Vernon and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. She was born on December 18, 1953 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert and Geneva (Bishop) Fulton. Cindi graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1972 and […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
Robert “Bob” N. Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert N. “Bob” Smith, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 15, 1936, in Berea, Kentucky, to Dewey and Myrtle Brown Smith, Bob moved to Richmond as a young man to go to work in […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
Mary L. Fox Mary Louise Fox, 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 12, 1946 in Franklin County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wallace & Ruth (Zitt) Jackson. Mary was the Owner and Operator of Union Station Restaurant in Union, Kentucky. She was an […] — (Posted April 15, 2023)
David Massengale David Eugene Massengale, 62, of Lawson, Missouri, and formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, April 14th, 2023. He was born on June 20th, 1960, in New Castle to the late Ernest and Bonnie (Dehart) Massengale. He was a Class A CDL heavy equipment operator for over 40 years. […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Mary C. Lee Mary C. Lee, 95, of Las Vegas and formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Serenity Living at Mountains Edge in Las Vegas. She was born on December 23, 1927 a daughter of the late Clarence G. and Effie (Patton) Crandall. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Roberta Mae Doolin Roberta Mae (Jones) Doolin was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, April 13th 2023. Roberta, Bertie to all that knew her, was born January 16th, 1939 in McDowell, Kentucky to Fannie E. (Friend) Jones and Ira Lee Jones. In 1954, Bertie came to Connersville with her family […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Allen R. Dellinger Allen R. Dellinger, 75, of Knightstown passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 3, 1947 in New Albany, IN son of Gerald and Louise Jean (DiBacco) Dellinger. Allen was a 1965 graduate of Centerville High School where he played basketball, baseball and golf. He owned and operated Bowman […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)