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.
Virginia Louise Shull BLUFFTON, Ind. – Virginia Louise Shull, age 83, of Bluffton, Indiana, formerly of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Born August 1, 1939, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Robert and Catherine Stamper Lainhart, Virginia was a resident of Wayne County for most of her life. She graduated from Fountain […] — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Richard Shaw PENDING ARRANGMENTS View full obituary — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Rodney L. Ogle OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted April 14, 2023)
Jerry Rowland Jerry Rowland, 82, of Mt. Summit passed away from his battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. He was born on February 5, 1941 in Salem, OR a son of the late John and Bertha Marie (Trembath) Rowland. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Ernest Thomas Bennett Ernest “Moose” Bennett, age 68, passed away at Reid Health on April 12, 2023. He was born September 16, 1954, the son of Donna Bennett, View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Larry Sutherland Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mark Allen Howell Ind. – Mark Allen Howell, age 65, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at his home in Centerville, Indiana. Born April 4, 1958, he was the son of James Ivan Howell and Marjorie Ann (Hensel) Howell. A lifelong educator and champion of student athletics, Mark was best known in the Wayne County community for […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Terry E. Brady Terry E. Brady 74 of Richmond died on April 11, 2023. He was born June 5, 1948, to Harold and Betty Taggart Brady and lived View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mildred Lainhart Mildred Lainhart, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville. Mildred was born on February 23, 1937, in View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Michael A. Bell Michael A. Bell 51 of Richmond died on April 10, 2023, at his home. He was born April 5, 1972, to Arthur and Judith Webb View full obituary — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Mary Helen Lee Mary Helen Lee, 79, of Muncie, joined loved ones in heaven on Monday, April 10, 2023. Helen passed away in West Virginia as she was traveling home from a wonderful beach vacation with her sisters. She was born on November 17, 1943 in Duvall Valley inClinton County, Kentucky to Jess and Mabel (Rigney) Duvall. She […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Delonda L. “Dee” Hartmann Aristotle said, “Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Stephen King said, “We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.” Teacher, mentor, orator, writer, thinker, confidant, and scholar are a few words that describe Dee Hartmann. Delonda L. “Dee” Hartmann, 90, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at […] — (Posted April 13, 2023)
Kenneth M. Cooper Kenneth M. “Kenny” Cooper, 57, of New Castle passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born in New Castle, IN on March 25, 1966, a son of Cecil and Carolyn Sue (Gard) Cooper. Kenny was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
John David Daniel John David Daniel, 54, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born February 14, 1969 in Connersville to Robert Richard and Rita Ann Frank Daniel and graduated from Connersville High School. He had most recently been working for County Tire the last six years. Previously, he worked for […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Barbara Neal NEW CASTLE- Barbara Jean Neal, 75, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on Easter April 9th, 2023. Barbara was born on the first day of August in 1947 to the late Hansford and Ava Lena (Flowers) Neal. She has lived her entire life in New Castle and attended New Castle Schools. Barbara loved […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Kathryn Delores Shepherd RICHMOND, Ind. – Kathryn Delores Shepherd, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at home. She was born May 6, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, to Otho Allen and Cecil Lunsford Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Shepherd; sons, Tom and John Perry; sister, Marjorie Steele; and […] — (Posted April 12, 2023)
Jeneka Lynn Lancaster Jeneka Lynn Lancaster, 15, of Kennard passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born September 19, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jonathan “Luke” and Anisha Lancaster. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A celebration of Jeneka’s life will be held at […] — (Posted April 11, 2023)
Dorothy Hoover Dorothy Hoover, 88, of Muncie, IN passed away Monday, April 9, 2023 at Morrison Woods Health Campus, Muncie, IN. She was born June 23, 1934 in Manson, TN. the daughter of Osa and Cledie Franklin. The was a Past Member of Women’s Moose of Muncie; Fellowship Baptist Church, Muncie; She leaves to cherish her memory […] — (Posted April 11, 2023)
John Pierson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 11, 2023)
Devin G. Cox Devin G. Cox, age 51 of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born on April 6, 1972, in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1990 graduate of National Trail High School. Devin was a truck driver for many years and loved to garden, but […] — (Posted April 11, 2023)
William “Bill” Wheeler William “Bill” Wheeler 82 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2023, at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was born December 5, View full obituary — (Posted April 11, 2023)
Linda Lawson Linda (Minton) Lawson, age 80, formerly of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at her home. She was born October 28, 1942, in Somerset, Kentucky to the late William & Juanita (Nunn) Minton. Linda graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in New Castle. She married the love of her life Philip […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Glen Albert Ray Glen Ray, age 102, of New Castle, earned his eternal reward and went to be with his Lord & Savior Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born January 3, 1921, in Gardner, Virginia to the late John E. & Minnie Ray. Glen proudly served his country as a member of the […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Brenda McKinney-Steinmetz Brenda McKinney Steinmetz, age 63 of Connersville, passed away on April 6, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Brenda was born on May 25, 1959, View full obituary — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Anthony “Tony” Haler CAMBRIDGE CITY- Anthony “Tony” Allen Haler Sr., 67, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Tony was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 17th, 1956, to the late Simeon “Junior” Crocket and Louise (Shell) Haler. Formerly of Muncie, he lived in the Western […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Thomas R. Runyon RICHMOND, Ind. – Thomas R. Runyon, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Reid Health. Born April 11, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Thomas Freeman and Mary Jane Harper Runyon, Thomas was a resident of this community for his whole life. He retired as manager of the dairy section at Walmart. […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Virginia “Ginny” Thompson Howell Virginia (Ginny) Thompson Howell passed away at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana on April 8, 2023 after a brief illness. Virginia was born on August 28, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Lillian Bichmiller. She graduated from Greenhills High School in Greenhills, Ohio, in 1943. In […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Zachary Hunter Perkins Zachary Hunter Perkins, age 29, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 7, 2023. Zachary was born August 28, 1993, to his parents Cheryl (Spigle) View full obituary — (Posted April 10, 2023)
Harold Earl West EATON, Ohio – Harold Earl West, age 73, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Dayton VA Medical Center- Hospice. Born March 22, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, to Virgil and Hazel F. West, Harold was a resident of Preble County, Ohio for 3 years. He previously lived in Panama City, Florida. He was […] — (Posted April 10, 2023)
James Alan Lovell James T. Lovell, 66, of New Castle, passed away at his home on April 2, 2023. He was born June 8, 2023, in Independence, Iowa to John and Lillian (Wilson) Lovell. James T was a 1974 graduate of New Castle High School and served as a U.S. Marine. He was a welder and enjoyed dancing, […] — (Posted April 9, 2023)