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.
John J. “Jerry” Maloney John J. “Jerry” Maloney, 95, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 30, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary Elizabeth (Gough) Maloney, Jr. Jerry packed a whole lot of living into 95 years. His first job was a paper route […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Cindy D. Coyle Cindy D. Coyle age 59 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton, OH. Born on January 29, 1964, in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. & Donna L. (Ullery) Heitzman. Cindy had formerly lived in Tipp City, Ohio and moved to Eaton […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Dorothy Carpenter CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Dorothy Marie Carpenter, 90, passed away Friday morning December 6, 2024 with loved ones at her side at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana.  A daughter of the late Charlie and Gladys (Melton) Query, Dorothy was born on March 16, 1934 at home near New Lisbon in Henry County Indiana.  She was a graduate […] — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Jeremy Fields — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Edwin Carrender Edwin L. “Eddie” Carrender, 58, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 21, 1966, in New Castle to Darryl R. and Barbara I. (Burke) Carrender, who survive.  A 1984 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, he was employed for over 20 years by the United Parcel Service as […] — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Vivian J. McKinney Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Rosemarie Brown We tenderly remember and celebrate the life of Rosemarie Brown, born on December 16, 1935, in Union County, Indiana. Rosemarie was a beacon of love, loyalty, and reliability, whose supportive nature touched all who knew her. She was an esteemed member of the Spartanburg United Methodist Church, where she served with a faith as unwavering […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Crysel Clayton Smith, Jr Crysel Clayton Smith Jr, age 74, of Vandalia, OH passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born December 22, 1949 in Dayton to the late Crysel Clayton Sr and Irene Lois (Allen) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Cheryl Smith; and brother […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Dennis A. Hamilton Dennis A. Hamilton, 76, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 22, 1948 in Henry County to the late Marcus and Barbara (Turpin) Hamilton. Dennis worked at the Chrysler Corporation and retired in 2001 after 35 years of […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Edwin K. Davis Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Marsha Ann Gettinger-Moster Marsha Ann Gettinger-Moster, 77, of Lyonsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, December 5, 2024 at Bethesda Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio following a brief illness. One of two children of Fred W. and Wanetta Baker Scott, Marsha was born in Connersville on September 22, 1947 and graduated from Alquina High School […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Russell Edward Dellinger Russell Edward Dellinger, 78, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born December 28, 1945 in New Castle to the late Jacob and Clara (Snyder) Dellinger. Russell worked and retired from the Chrysler plant in New Castle. He was known by many for his […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
John Wayne Farmer John Wayne Farmer, 84, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Archie and Marine (Byard) Farmer. John attended Salem School in the Montgomery School District until he was 11 years old when his […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Linda L. Johnson Linda L. (Braughton) Johnson, age 76, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her residence. Linda was born on October 23, 1948 in Jefferson Township, Preble Co., Ohio, daughter of the late Henry & Lucille (Cowgill) Braughton. Linda had worked at the Red Front […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Mary Port CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Mary Jane Port, 74, passed away Tuesday evening December 3, 2024.  Mary Jane was born on February 1, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Russell “Casey” and Edna (Johnson) Thompson.  Jane graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and was a lifelong resident of Cambridge City.  On January 19, 1979, she […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Florence E. Wysong Florence E. Wysong, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born January 9, 1938 in Eldorado, OH to the late Carl Russell and Lola Ethel (Kitson) Petry. Florence retired as a self employed seamstress that made many custom draperies for local […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Sherman L. “Skip” Padgett Sherman L. “Skip” Padgett, age 84 of West Manchester passed away on Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 at home in West Manchester. He was born in West Manchester, Ohio to the late Sherman Padgett and Mildred Bennett. Sherman joined the United States Navy at a young age and served during Vietnam and traveled all over the […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
John A. Springer John A. Springer, age 66, of West Manchester, OH passed away on November 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1958 in Richmond, IN to the late Arno and Mary (Lux) Springer. John retired after 35 years as a Iron Worker from Union Local #290 in Dayton. He enjoyed spending time with […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Jeffery Lee Marcum Jeffery Lee Marcum, 63 of Liberty passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Richmond to Charles Marcum View full obituary — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Linda Jackson RICHMOND, IN– Linda Jackson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, surrendered this body for her Heavenly one on December 5, 2024, after a 3 ½ year battle with cancer. Born March 17, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Millard and Lucy Rader Spencer. Linda lived all of her life in this community. She was the consummate Christian […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Pam Maple Pamela Sue “Pam” Maple, 70, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 4, 2024 with her loving husband by her side at her home in Connersville. One of two children of the late Beverly Manuel “Bev” and Gloria June Short Dixon, Pam was born in Connersville on July 31, 1954 and graduated from Connersville High School […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Elizabeth “Liz” M. Johnson  Elizabeth M. “Liz” Johnson, 91, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, at Summers Pointe in Winchester.  She was born on May 18, 1933, in Randolph County, Indiana to John Henry & Mamie Lora Hauser Green.  Elizabeth was a faithful member of the Mississinewa Christian Church north of Farmland. She loved to read, […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Phillip Stanley Sharp Phillip Stanley Sharp, 68, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Rosebud Village in Richmond. He was born May 2, 1956 in De Queen, Arkansas to the late John Wesley and Flora Dell (Tucker) Sharp. Stan worked for many years at Hartley Truck Parts as a mechanic. Being a mechanic, he also […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Betty J. Bourne Betty J. Bourne, age 92, of Eaton, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born June 7, 1932 in Eaton to the late Russell R. and Freda L. (Tuttley) Stevens. Betty was a 1950 graduate of Eaton High School; was a member of the Delta […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
John Conway  John E. Conway, 85, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 3, in the warmth and comfort of his own home.  John was born on November 16, 1939, near Fountain City, Indiana to Frederick M. & Thelma Ada (Jackson) Conway. He was a 1958 graduate of Fountain City High School. John married […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Judith Marie Blackmon Judith Marie (Camann) Blackmon age 75 of Eaton, (Lakengren), Ohio passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at her residence. Born on August 18, 1949, in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. & Marie E. (Moore) Camann. Judith graduated in 1967 from LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Carol Krieg Carol B. Krieg, 86, of Richmond passed away at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond on Monday, December 3, 2024. She was born on May 17, 1938 in Connersville, IN to Albert and Frances (Pflum) DeRagnaucourt and lived her entire life in this area. Carol was a member of St. Elizabeth and Holy Family Catholic Churches. She […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Mary Port Obituary to follow — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Robert T. Mitrione M.D., Ph.D Robert T. Mitrione, M.D., Ph.D. unexpectedly passed away on November 18, 2024, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. Robert was born on February 21, 1949, to View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2024)
Lester Kyle Smith Lester Kyle Smith passed away December 3, 2024 at Van Crest in Eaton, Ohio. He was born January 6, 1925 in Friendsville, Tennessee to Isaac Grant Smith and Jenny Hazel Hackney Smith. He was a 1942 graduate of Centerville, Indiana High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 -1946. In 1956 he married […] — (Posted December 4, 2024)