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.
Dean Pitchford Dean L. Pitchford, 87, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born February 12, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a son of the late Carl Lester and Clara E. (Wagner) Pitchford. Dean graduated high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in […] — (Posted November 30, 2024)
Robert C. Myers Robert C. Myers passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Sunday November 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 22, 1930 to Charles C. and Bettie (Nickens) Myers. Robert started working at the age of 10, delivering newspapers and then setting pins at the bowling alley. He […] — (Posted November 29, 2024)
John T. Brown John T. Brown 71 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024. He was born November 19, 1953, in Richmond to Robert Sr. and View full obituary — (Posted November 29, 2024)
Dallas Austin Pegg RICHMOND, Ind. – Dallas Austin Pegg, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio surrounded by family. Born March 12, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to John Dallas and Eva Lacey Pegg, Dallas was a life-long resident of Richmond. […] — (Posted November 29, 2024)
Edna Medaris  Edna Faye Medaris, 87, of Whitewater, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Reid Health  Edna was born on May 17, 1937, in Garrard County, Kentucky to Wilbert & Mary Osborne Newby. She married Charles Medaris on December 8, 1956.  Edna was a faithful member of the Whitewater […] — (Posted November 28, 2024)
Carol L. Braughton Carol L. Braughton, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 with her family by her side at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born October 10, 1943 in Eaton to the late Lee and Ethel Quesenberry. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Barbara Ann Hamilton Barbara Ann Hamilton, 95, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehab Center in New Castle. She was born November 19, 1929 in New Castle to the late Harry McKinley and Philena Fay (Rice) Turpin. Barbara was an active member of the South Side Church of the Nazarene where […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Jacqueline Ann Brown Jacqueline Ann Brown, 88, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 21, 1936, to the late Merle and Thelma (Berga) Karcher. Jacqueline grew up in Marietta, Ohio and later came to Indiana. She loved flowers and working in the yard. Jacqueline enjoyed shopping, […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
James W. Jones James W. Jones, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 63. He was born View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Beatrice Allen Beatrice Allen, age 77, of Somerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 25, 2024 at her residence. Born on September 8, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Earl & Mildred (Gentry) Harvey. She loved her family very much and enjoyed sewing, gardening, bike riding and reading. Preceded […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Jerry C. Gold Jerry C. Gold, 85, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on September 14, 1939, to the late Charles William and Henrietta (Adams) Gold. He was a beloved figure in the community and will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Carloyn M. Crabtree Carolyn M. Crabtree, 82, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Henry Community Hospital. She was born May 1, 1942, in New Castle to Dewitt and Evelyn (Wright) Dobbs. Carol was a homemaker who had a keen eye for interior design, enjoyed traveling around the world, but most of all, took pleasure […] — (Posted November 27, 2024)
Reola Drennen CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Reola Patsy Drennen, 88, passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on Monday afternoon November 25, 2024.  A daughter of the late Carl Dwight and Nannie Blanche (Dressler) Henderson, Reola was born in Covington, Virginia on February 19, 1936.  When she was eight months old, Reola and her family moved […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
John Robert Mendenhall RICHMOND, Ind. – John Robert Mendenhall, at the age of 66, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 5:10 p.m. at Ascension St. Vincent – Randolph. Born January 16, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert and Lillian Mendenhall. John was a life-long resident of Richmond serving generations of Wayne County residents at Mendenhall Hardware, where he […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Martha “Marty” Brown Martha “Marty” Brown, 92, of Hagerstown passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born January 27, 1932 in New Castle to the late Russell and Fern (Wisehart) Foulke. Marty attended Millville School where she was one of the first female basketball players on […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Richard “Dick” Lee Hert — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Judith A. Stone Judith A. Stone, 83, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 18, 1941, in New Castle to Earl and Lucile (Greer) Huckeby. Judy graduated from New Castle High School in 1959 and retired from Lucent Technologies after 30 years. She attended Turning Point Life Center. […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Cale D. Dawson Cale D. Dawson was born on March 4th, 2000 and passed away on November 22nd, 2024. — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Catherine E. Suthard Catherine E. Suthard 79 of Richmond, passed away on November 21, 2024, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born April 3, 1945, View full obituary — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Richard “Dick” Lee Hert RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard “Dick” Lee Hert, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 16, 1929, in Jasonville, Indiana, to Anthony Kiah and Naomi Ruth Wesner Hert, Dick had lived in Richmond since 1957. He was a 1947 graduate of Wiley High School in Terre Haute, […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Vickie S. (McKee) Via Vickie S. Via, age 62 of New Paris, Ohio died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Vickie was born on December 10, 1961, in Greenville, Ohio the daughter of Otis E. & Susan E. (Troutwine) Via. Preceded in death by brother: Daniel Via in 1998. Survived by daughter: Rachel Morris of […] — (Posted November 26, 2024)
Jane Raisor Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Jane Raisor Williams, age 98, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1926, in Muncie, Indiana, to Bernard and Eula (Knox) Raisor and had lived in Richmond since 1948. Jane married Richard F. Williams on July 9, 1950, in Muncie. Jane graduated from Burris High School and […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Betsy Lakes  Elizabeth W. “Betsy” Lakes, 84, of Greens Fork, passed away at Reid Health on Sunday, November 24.  Betsy was born in Denver, Colorado on March 30, 1940 to Robert D. & Felicitas Diamant Budd, both of whom preceded her in death. Betsy later moved to New York, where she graduated with the Class of 1958 […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Clint Moistner Clint Moistner, age 44, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence. Born on December 15, 1979 in Hamilton, Ohio. Clint was an avid musician and enjoyed playing guitar and loved nature and the Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed spending time with family. Preceded by his father, Dean Call in 2019; […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Carolyn Mae Williams Carolyn Mae Williams, 79, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Reid Health, Connersville. One of four children to Clarence and Margaret Alford Howell, Carolyn was born November 10, 1945, in Connersville, and graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1963. On May 9, 1964, Carolyn was united in marriage to […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Wilma “Becky” Elizabeth Linville Wilma “Becky” Elizabeth Linville, 82, of Westfield, Indiana (formerly of New Castle, Indiana) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born July 24, 1942 in Greenfield Indiana, Becky was the daughter of the late Dennis and Rosemary (Jordan) Vest.   Becky attended Knightstown schools and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Jane Raisor Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Jane Raisor Williams, age 98, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1926, in Muncie, Indiana, to Bernard and Eula (Knox) Raisor and had lived in Richmond since 1948. Jane married Richard F. Williams on July 9, 1950, in Muncie. Jane graduated from Burris High School and […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Robert Dale Marcum Robert Dale Marcum, 67, of College Corner, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Hamilton Hospice. A child of Estel and Joyce Feebeck Marcum, Robert was born January 26, 1957, in Connersville. On October 14, 1978, Robert married the former Linda Kline in College Corner, Ohio. Mrs. Marcum survives. Robert served his country in […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Lewie Linke Lewis “Lewie” Edward Linke, 79, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, November 24, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of William Lewis and Fredonna Roach Linke, Lewie was born in Fayette County on April 19, 1945 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1963. […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)
Craig A Slack Craig A. Slack, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away from this world on November 24, 2024, at his home. Born on March 15, 1974, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Richard and Patricia Caldwell Slack, Craig was truly a miracle child—a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Craig was a 1992 […] — (Posted November 25, 2024)