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.
Ronald M. Bussard Ronald M. Bussard, age 86, of Eldorado, OH, passed away at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, OH on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Ronald was born on July 3, 1936 in Richmond, IN, son of the late Harry L. & Wanda M. (Fulkerson) Bussard. Ronald was a 1954 graduate of Monroe High School and a […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Mary Poole Mary E. Poole, 95, of Pershing, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Majestic Care of Connersville. She was born on October 15, 1927 in Westport, Indiana to John W. and Eva (Black) Byrum. She married her husband, Paul E. Poole in Columbus, Indiana and a couple of years later they moved to Pershing. […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Charles F. Hostetler Charles F. Hostetler, age 89, of New Castle, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in rural Howard County (Indiana) on April 22, 1934 to Charles J. and Mary Etta (Little) Hostetler. Charlie was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a birthright Quaker and in 1966 was recognized as a recorded […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Rosemarie “Rosie” Slawson RICHMOND, Ind. – Rosemarie “Rosie” Slawson, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana received her angel wings Monday, April 24, 2023, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, Indiana. She was born August 5, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to Clarence and Margaret Flo Slawson. Rosie was a resident of this community for 33 years. She had resided with […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Beverly J. Berner RICHMOND, Ind. – Beverly J. Ruhl Berner, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home. Born August 3, 1935, in New Paris, Ohio, to Floyd and Josie Bicknell Ruhl Sr., Beverly was a resident of this community for most of her life. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries & Vandor […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Vadis Hill Vadis (Malicoat) Hill, age 86, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away at Everhart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Vadis was born on December 30, 1936 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Carlos & Dorothy (Day) Malicoat. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jimmy P. Hill in 2021; sister, Laversa […] — (Posted April 25, 2023)
James B. Hamilton Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2023)
Patricia Joan Jackson Patricia “Patsy” Joan Jackson, 90, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, April 23, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Donald and Gladys Ott Carder, Patsy was born on September 3, 1932 in Rush County, Indiana. Since her mother passed away in childbirth, Patricia’s uncle and aunt, Walter and Neva Jackson, […] — (Posted April 25, 2023)
James “Steve” Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – James “Steve” Smith, age 56, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Martinsville, Indiana. Born May 12, 1966, in Berea, Kentucky, to Eudean and Lorene Belt Smith, Steve was a resident of this community all of his life. He was a 1985 graduate of Richmond High School. Steve retired from […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Anna M. Kelley Anna M. Kelley 83 of Richmond passed away on April 20, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born February 6, 1940, in Richmond to Alvin View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Brenda Perry Brenda (Willoughby) Perry, age 67, of New Castle, lost her battle with cancer Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her amazing family. She was born June 1, 1955, in New Castle to the late Carl & Gladys (Lawson) Willoughby.   Brenda was a loving and caring woman and would do anything she […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
John C. Kelley III John C. Kelley III 80 of Richmond did after a lengthy illness on April 22, 2023at Reid Health. He was born September 30, 1942 in View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Bobby Ray Morgan Bobby Ray Morgan, 83, of New Castle passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Heritage House. He was born March 20, 1940 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Estill and Hattie (Roysdon) Morgan. Bob was a 1958 graduate of New Castle High School then went on to attend Ball State University. He worked at the […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Connie Sims Connie (Ford) Sims, born on May 4, 1985, formerly of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the age of 37, in her home in New Castle Indiana. Connie enjoyed family time, going camping, riding go-carts and especially watching her daughters playing softball. Connie loved to laugh, she also loved to work and […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Donald E. “Buck” White, Jr. Donald E. (Buck) White, Jr., age 69 of Camden (Fairhaven), Ohio, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 12, 1953, in Butler County, Ohio, son of the late Donald E. & Geneva (King) White, Sr. He retired in 2018 after 45 years of service from Schneider Electric – […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Gwendolyn Mae Sharpe RICHMOND, Ind. – Gwendolyn Mae Sharpe, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Born February 26, 1935, in Herington, Kansas, to Otto and Emma Bloomenkamp Brockmeier, Gwendolyn lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Hope High School in Hope, Kansas, in 1953. After graduation, Gwendolyn attended […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)
Rosella Bennett Rosellas Bennett, age 70, of Greens Fork IN, went home to the lord Friday, April 21st, 2023. She was born October 18, 1952, in Richmond IN, to Eugene A. Freeman and Mary Margaret Waterman Freeman. Rosella dedicated most of her life to caring for others. She was an amazing registered nurse. She touched so many […] — (Posted April 23, 2023)
Mary Alice Wells Mary Alice Wells, 71, of Connersville passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. One of five children of Paul and Thomasine Sheridan Applegate, Mary was born on April 19, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky. She moved to Connersville as a child with her family. Mary was a loving and devoted homemaker who loved […] — (Posted April 22, 2023)
Janice M. Metsker Janice Maxine Metsker, 97, of Losantville, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born August 16, 1925 to Lee and Lucille (Gibson) Fodrea and lived most of her life in Losantville. Janice was a long time hairdresser and attended Antioch Christian Church. She was a member of Cornfield Cloggers and Herbal […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Shirley Minnick Shirley (Davis) Minnick, age 61, of New Castle, lost her battle with cancer Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her amazing family. She was born November 7, 1961, in New Castle to the late Forest C. & Betty Rose (Brown) Davis. Shirley was a very crafty lady and enjoyed working with modeling […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Corrina Lynn Sizemore Corrina Lynn “GiGi” Sizemore, age 52, began her eternal journey with the Lord on Thursday April 20, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. Corrina View full obituary — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Kenneth Lee Plummer Kenneth Lee Plummer, 74, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born June 21, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana, one of nine children of Charles and Shirley Hoover Plummer. At the age of 16, Kenneth entered Job Corps, a job training program. For over forty years he worked as […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Randy Ray Lacy Randy Ray Lacy, age 58 of Richmond died Wednesday April 19, 2023. He was born in Key West, Florida on April 27, 1964, to Charles Joseph and Joann Lacy. Randy travelled a lot as a child with his family following their dad until the summer of 1977 when they moved to Richmond. He graduated from […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Beulah Lyall Beulah L Lyall 78, of New Castle died Thursday April 20,2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. She was born on December 30,1944 at Sharpsburg, KY to the late Harold and Elva (Thompson) Downs. She attended New Castle schools and Southside Church of the Nazarene. She loved sending birthday cards to all family member and […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Mason Alan Eugene Bowman Mason Alan Eugene Bowman, 3, of Connersville passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis following a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Trevor and Sarah Taylor Bowman, Mason was born in Oxford, Ohio on May 29, 2019. Along with his family, Mason was a member of Crosspointe Biker Church. […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Jocelyn N. White RICHMOND, Ind. – Jocelyn Newell White passed away at the age of 89 on April 7, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, Indiana. Jocelyn was born on May 24, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland, to H. Whitman Newell and Pauline C. Newell. Jocelyn’s early years were shaped by her parents’ engagement with outdoor activities, including […] — (Posted April 21, 2023)
Jackie M. Reece Jackie M. Reece, 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 19, 2023 at her home in Brownsville. A daughter of William C. and Ida Lavinia Purcell Taylor, Jackie was born in Connersville on September 20, 1943. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1961. For many years […] — (Posted April 20, 2023)
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)