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.
Brad Adams Pending Obituary Visitation for Brad will be held at Liberty Church of Nazarene on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. The church is View full obituary — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Martin “Marty” Luther Griffin Martin “Marty” L. Griffin, 75, of Anderson passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 20, 1949 in New Castle to the late Willie and Stella (Booher) Griffin.  Marty attended New Castle High School and graduated from the Mardi Academy then later attended Northern Michigan University earning his Bachelor’s […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marquita Halfaker Marquita Halfaker, 87, of Pendleton passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born February 19, 1938 in Indianapolis, the special daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (Plunkett) Halfaker. Marquita enjoyed going to church. She made great friendships at the Rawlins House and enjoyed worship there on Sundays […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Mary Rose (Clipp) Rosenbaum Mary Rose (Clipp) Rosenbaum passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana on March 14, 1932 to L. Glenn Clipp and Anna Mae (Bishop) Clipp. Mary Rose graduated from Orleans High School, Orleans Indiana in 1950 as Valedictorian of her class. She obtained her Bachelor’s […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Natalie Sue Myers Natalie Sue Myers, 85, of New Castle went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis. She was born June 25, 1939 to the late Horace L. and Lena C. (Walker) Steadman in New Castle. Sue graduated in 1957 from Sulphur Springs High School where she made […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marquedlita “Markie” Murphy Marquedlita "Markie" Murphy, age 97 of Gratis, OH passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born in Mariba, KY on February 17, 1928 to Bill and Elsie (Gillie) Wilson. She graduated from Monroe High School; following graduation, she moved with her husband, Leo Murphy, to Bremerton […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Marilyn Maxwell Marilyn J. Maxwell, 95 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond. She was born on May 20, 1929, View full obituary — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Margaret Henemyre Margaret Henemyre, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 29, 2025. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 16, 1933 to John Barringer and Ethel Stiffler Barringer. Margaret graduated from Richmond High School in 1952, she retired from the Las Vegas Police Department. Margaret loved her family, she […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
James”Jim” E. Hummel Jim Hummel died Saturday, May 3, 2025 at home after a three-month illness. He was born June 17, 1932 in Ridgeville to Ruth Byrd and Lester Hummel. His younger brother Jack died in 2004. His sister, Esther Brosher, Yorktown, survives. On January 4, 1952 he married Peggy Smith. They raised five children, four of whom […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Michael John Quinn Michael John Quinn, fondly known as “Pappy”, age 80, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Dayton VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late James Michael & Clara Thedea (Neidert) Quinn. He came into this world and, as […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Wanda Scott New Castle – Wanda Ruth Scott, 75, of rural New Castle, passed away at her home while surrounded by family on Wednesday evening, April 23rd, 2025. A daughter of the late Gene and Doris (Sexton) Arthur, Wanda was born on May 20th, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana. She worked as a dietary technician at the […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Sheryl L. Muhlenkamp Sheryl Lynn Muhlenkamp, age 56, of rural Portland, Indiana, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland. She was born on May 27, 1968, in Portland, to the late Alvin and Dolores (Kuess) Muhlenkamp. Sheryl is survived by her siblings, Sharon Muhlenkamp of Portland, Luke (Mary […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Melisa Marie Hanck RICHMOND, IN– Melisa Marie Hanck, age37, of Richmond, Indiana, died April 27, 2025, in Richmond, Indiana. Melisa was born May 27, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, to James D. Hanck and Diane Plaza Hoislbauer. She was a 2005 graduate of Tree of Life Christian Schools in Columbus, Ohio. Melisa also graduated in 2012 Summa Cum Laude […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Aubrey Jeanne Gibbs Aubrey Jeanne Gibbs, 99, of Richmond, IN, died peacefully in her home at Friends Fellowship Community on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Jeanne, as she preferred to be called, was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Sim Joe and Aubrey “Aubrigean” Bowden Fletcher Smith. The family then moved to New Rochelle, New York, […] — (Posted May 5, 2025)
Teresa Schrader DUBLIN- Teresa Ann Schrader left this earth on Wednesday evening April 30,  2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 23, 1959 to the late Donn and Sue (Todd) Darter. She was employed by Western Wayne School Corporation for 33 years as a Special Needs bus […] — (Posted May 4, 2025)
Betty T. Cashner Betty Todd Cashner, a lifetime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was 101. Betty was born on September 1, 1923, to William Henry Todd and Nettie Williams Todd. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1942 and is one of […] — (Posted May 4, 2025)
Hewey Duane Coffey, Jr. Obituary Pending There are no public services. Following cremation, burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Family Funeral Home has been View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2025)
Howard Dean Flory Howard Dean Flory, age 79, of West Alexandria, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1945 in Kansas to the late Henry D. and Ruth Ellen (Long) Flory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson Keith Filbrun; infant great grandchild […] — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Jeffrey Bryan Troth Jeffrey Bryan Troth, age 59, of Gratis, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1965, in Muncie, Indiana, to Norman and Catherine Troth. Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University. He had a […] — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Shirley Anne Evans Shirley Anne Evans, 80, of Rushville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 1, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent of Indianapolis. A daughter of Harry and Gladys Richardson Herbert, Shirley was born August 30, 1944, in Connersville, and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1962. Shirley dedicated many years as a bartender for the […] — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Larry J. Austin The family of Larry Joseph Austin announces his passing on April 30, 2025 at the age of 73. Larry was born in New Castle, IN to Francis and June (Ross) Austin. He grew up in Fountain City, IN and graduated from Northeastern High School in 1969. He met his future wife, Brenda (Miller) Austin on […] — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Donald M. Van Patten Donald M. Van Patten, 78, of Richmond, passed away May 2, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born April 5, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio to View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Donald G. Houser Donald G. Houser, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born November 20, 1944 in Hamilton, OH to the late Carl and Mary Houser. Don was a 1962 graduate of Eaton High School and attended The Ohio State University. He retired […] — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Amy J. Holman Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Juanita Jones Juanita Jones 95, of Richmond, IN passed away Thursday May 1, 2025 at Reid Health. She was born on December 29, 1929 to the late View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2025)
Shawn Cross Shawn Cross, 57 of Richmond, lost his long battle with melanoma cancer May 1, 2025 at Reid Health. He was born September 14, 1967, in View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2025)
Paul D. Staggs Paul D. Staggs, 87, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on June 28, 1937, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Earl William Staggs and Ethel Jane (Adams) Brown. Paul was a proud American who served […] — (Posted May 1, 2025)
Dwight Elva Newton Dwight Elva Newton, 77, of Richmond, passed away Sunday evening, April 27, 2025. One of nine children of Elva and Marjorie Rowe Newton, Dwight was born in Rush County, Indiana on November 2, 1947. Dwight served his country with distinction in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Captain and […] — (Posted May 1, 2025)
William R. Meyer William R. Meyer passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Bethel Point Healthcare in Muncie following a long illness. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Glen and Catherine (Thomas) Meyer. Bill served in the US Army in Korea on the DMZ. He was the owner […] — (Posted April 30, 2025)
Rita Pierce CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Rita Maureen Pierce, 86, passed away Tuesday morning April 29, 2025 at the Willows of New Castle. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Amy (Hess) Dolan, Rita was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 8, 1938.  A lifelong resident of Cambridge City, Rita was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of […] — (Posted April 30, 2025)