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.
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)
Richard L. Routson RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard Lawrence Routson, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at home. Born August 18, 1930, in Piqua, Ohio, to Harry L. and Madonna Kirby Routson, Richard was a resident of this community for the past 50 years. He retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. […] — (Posted April 8, 2023)
D. Renee Coy D. Renee (Toller) Coy, 52, New Castle, died peacefully on Good Friday afternoon at Hancock County Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family and friend, after a valiant battle with cancer. The daughter of Ted Thomas Toller (Sharon), Spiceland, who survives her, and the late Deborah Lynn (Bales) Toller of Muncie, Renee attended […] — (Posted April 8, 2023)
Linda S. Pease RICHMOND, Ind. – Linda S. Pease, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home. Born December 30, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clay and Geneva (Baker) Menze, Linda was a resident of this community for her entire life. She was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and later, Indiana […] — (Posted April 7, 2023)
Barbara E. Norris Barbara E. Norris, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Reid Hospital after an extended illness. She was born to Francis and Ellen Maurer on December 13, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Dale. Together they shared 68 years of unwavering dedication […] — (Posted April 7, 2023)
Gregory Asa M. Smith Gregory Asa M. Smith, age 80, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023. Born on March 10, 1943, son of the late Wendell Sterling & Dorothy Elizabeth (Moore) Smith. Greg graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1965. He was a retired high school math teacher. He had worked for Mount Sterling […] — (Posted April 7, 2023)
Raymond Vulgan Raymond “Ray” Vulgan, 79, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on August 27, 1943 in Ford City, PA a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Station) Vulgan. Ray loved people and spending quality time with his friends and family. […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)
Bessie Brown Bessie L. Brown, 71, of Straughn, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1951, in New Castle to the James and Frances (Abner) Sexton. Bessie was a homemaker and a caregiver for everyone who came into her life. She was a member of Faith United Baptist Church […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)
Alma L. Ratton OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted April 6, 2023)
William Frederick Cordell Jr. William Frederick Cordell Jr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2023 at Golden Rule Living Center in Richmond. He was born in Richmond on May 17, 1947 to William F. Cordell Sr. and Marcella (Crouch) Cordell. William had lived in this area all his life and had worked in the construction business. He […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)
Steve A. Foster Steve A. Foster, 58, of Dunreith, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1964 in Chicago, IL. Most of Steve’s adult life, he worked as an auto mechanic. He had worked at Big O Tires in New Castle, but mostly was self-employed. He could […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)
Ruth L. Conley RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth L. Conley, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Heritage House. Born November 14, 1938, in Lancing, Morgan Co. Tennessee, to Estel Lee and Edith Marie Matheson Stringfield, Ruth was a resident of this community for most of her life. She retired from Alcoa in 1994. She […] — (Posted April 6, 2023)
Elmer Noe Elmer Noe, age 93, passed away at home on Tuesday April 4, 2023. He was born in Richmond on February 24, 1930 to Thomas J. and Janice Noe. Elmer had lived in the area all his life and had worked as a foreman for RP&L. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Earl Limburg Earl J. Limburg, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Reid Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1943 in Hagerstown to John and Dorothy (Thompson) Limburg. Earl was a 1961 graduate of Hagerstown High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army. When he came home from the […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Jack Dean Hart Jr. Jack Dean Hart Jr., 54, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 4, 2023 at his home. He had been in failing health for several years.   He was born July 23, 1968 in San Diego, California to Jack Dean Hart Sr. and Deborah Lynne Murphy Hart. He was a 1986 graduate of Triton Central […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Jerome ‘jerry’ Pflug Jerome “Jerry” Pflug, age 81 of Connersville, passed away on Monday April 3 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Jerry was born in Connersville, Indiana View full obituary — (Posted April 5, 2023)
David John Plont, Sr. David John Plont, Sr, age 62 of Connersville, passed away o March 31, 2023 in Richmond. David was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on View full obituary — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Carol Ann Goss Carol Ann Goss, 78, died on April 1, 2023. She had been ill for a short time. She was born to Vernon and Josephine Goebel on July 29th, 1945, at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Raised in the Catholic Church, she attended St. Andrews School through the 8th grade, then Hibberd Junior High and […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Joseph A “Joe” Wood Joseph A. “Joe’ Wood, 66, of New Castle, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born October 23, 1956 in New Castle, a son of the late Clarence Wood Sr., and Mary Marie (Billings) Wood. A 1974 graduate of Chrysler High School, Joe worked […] — (Posted April 5, 2023)
Sheryll Lynn Field Sheryll Lynn Field, 88, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 2, 2023 at her home. She was born April 17, 1934 in Clay City, Indiana, one of five children of George E. and Irma S. White Shields. She was a graduate of Clay City High School. In 1955, she was married in Hymera, […] — (Posted April 4, 2023)
Jeff Lefforge Jeff Lefforge, 69, of Knightstown passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1953 in Greenfield to the late James and Violet Lefforge. He was a 1972 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. Jeff retired from Visteon in Connersville. Jeff enjoyed shooting sports, hunting and fishing. He was a member of […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)
Wanda M Honaker Wanda Mae Honaker, age 79 of Connersville, passed away on April 1, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond. Wanda was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2023)
Brian K. Sparks Brian K Sparks, age 34, of Brownsville, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Liberty. Brian was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 14, 1988, View full obituary — (Posted April 3, 2023)
Gary William McGuire Gary William McGuire, 67, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his home. He was born January 3, 1956 in Connersville, one of five children of William and Margaret Austin McGuire and was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School. For many years, he was employed at Detroit Steele in Morristown, Indiana. […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)
Carolyn Ann Cook Geis Carolyn Ann Cook Geis, 87, of Westfield, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Westfield where she had been a resident. She was born January 1, 1936 in Batesville, Indiana, one of four children of Jake and Hilda Schantz Cook, and was a 1954 graduate of Oldenburg […] — (Posted April 3, 2023)