Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Ralph Watson Ralph Watson, 85, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. He was born on April 26, 1939 in Madisonville, Tennessee to Lige and Vesta (Isbell) Watson. Ralph moved to this area in 1957 and he met and later married Donna L. Deaton on October 28, 1960. He […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

John Edward McQueen John Edward McQueen, 94, of Connersville, passed away Saturday evening, January 11, 2025, at his residence. A son of Willard and Rhoda Burch McQueen, John was born August 14, 1930, in Tyner, Kentucky. John served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War with the rank of Corporal from 1950 until 1953. […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Rosemary Eggleston Rosemary Brown Eggleston, 94, formerly of Connersville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Copper Trace Living Facility, Westfield, Indiana. Rosemary was born on December 16, 1930 in Rushville to Edward and Ida (Buchanan) Brown. She later moved to Connersville and resided with her aunt and uncle, Mayme and […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Mike Fleming James Michael Fleming, 57, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday evening, January 12, at Reid Health. Mike was born on March 16, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana to James Lyndel & Norma Jean Wickett Fleming, both of whom preceded him in death. Mike graduated from Northeastern High School with the Class of 1985, where he […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Marjorie Fields Marjorie Fields, 84, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the Waters of Rushville. A daughter of William Ernest Sr. and Opie Sammons Hatfield, Marjorie was born March 1, 1940, in Westbourne, Tennessee. On July 20, 1957, Marjorie married Wayne Richard Fields Sr. and together they lived in Laurel until moving to Connersville […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Bertha H. Lakes RICHMOND, IN– Bertha H. Lakes, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Reid Health. Born December 31, 1924, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to Arthur and Sara Kendrick Daugherty, Bertha was a member of this community for most of her life. She was a member of Ravina Park Baptist Church and retired […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Bob Swoveland Bob Swoveland, 62, of Farmland, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born on January 5, 1963, in Henry County, IN, Guy G. and Hazel Blanche (Wilkinson) Swoveland. Bob married Jeannette “Jenny” Holliday on December 13, 1982. He worked as a trash truck driver for Jon Davis, Jr., Childress and […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Vanessa A. Hawkins Vanessa A. Hawkins, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born January 18, 1966 to George and Ardelia Woodson Hawkins. View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Bonnie (Rusterholz) Robbins Bonnie Jill (Rusterholz) Robbins passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Bonnie was born to Jack Rusterholz and Norma (Greiner) Dunker in Connersville, Indiana, where Bonnie was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Julia Greiner. Bonnie met her husband, Ron, when they were freshmen at Connersville High School. Their […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Henry Hawkins Henry Hawkins 71 of Richmond passed away January 8, 2025 at Rosebud Village after a long illness. He was born November 9, 1953 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)

William J. Huber Sr. William J. Huber Sr., 77, of New Castle, died peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 8, 1947 in New Albany, IN, a son of the late Theodore Wayne and Georgia Lee (Owen) Huber. Bill was a dedicated family man, husband, father, grandfather, patriot, […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Hilda Hall CAMBRIDGE CITY- Hilda M. Hall, 90 of rural Cambridge City, passed away at her home on Friday evening, January 10, 2025 following a brief illness. A daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice (Guant) Swoveland, Hilda was born south of Hagerstown, Indiana in Wayne County on October 17, 1934. She was a graduate of Hagerstown […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Diane Louise Webster Diane Louise Webster, passed away on January 8, 2025. Obituary and service information is forthcoming. View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Edward Russell Edward Ray Russell (Eddie Ray) was born March 15, 1941, in Slick Ford, Kentucky to parents Baird Lee and Monty Nettie Kerns. Baird was a traveling preacher and times being what they were in ’41 and ’42 they were unable to take care of small children and Eddie was put into an orphanage. After several […] — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Delores Cox Born April 9, 1966, in Richmond, IN to Douglas and Delores Tevis Cox. She graduated from Richmond High School and worked over 18 years with View full obituary — (Posted January 13, 2025)

Terry Slonaker Terry R. Slonaker, 75, of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday January 11,2025 in Cincinnati. He was born on January 1, 1950 in Richmond to Ora R. and Virginia (Wilson) Slonaker and lived in this area his entire life. Terry attended Milton Christian Church as a child, went Milton School and was a 1969 graduate […] — (Posted January 12, 2025)

Everett J. McDivitt RICHMOND, Ind. – Everett J. McDivitt, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 30, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emmet and Mary Parks McDivitt, Everett was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate […] — (Posted January 12, 2025)

Dale Gene Thompson Dale Gene Thompson, age 76, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on March 13, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Hamer and Virginia Ruth (Long) Thompson. Dale was a Computer Programing Analyst for CSC in Dayton. He was a […] — (Posted January 12, 2025)

Melvin Russell Austin Melvin Russell Austin, 89, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1935, in Waynesburg, KY, a son of the late Troy Austin and Nellie Denny. Melvin attended New Castle Chrysler High School and served in the United States Army from 1954 – 1957 […] — (Posted January 12, 2025)

Linda L. Ball Linda L. Ball, 90, of Danville, and formerly of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. She was born May 15, 1934, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Sherold and Dorothy (Kashner) Stafford. A homemaker, Linda lived in Henry County most of her life, where she […] — (Posted January 11, 2025)

Marlys Church Marlys Church, 77, lifelong New Castle resident, joined her parents Paul and Pauline Church and her best friend, Bob Mathes, in heaven on Friday, January 10, 2025. We are assured the reunion was glorious as she has missed them daily. We are also assured she and Bob are arguing about her driving already. She was […] — (Posted January 11, 2025)

Larry Sturgis Larry R. Sturgis (77) died suddenly at his home in Cambridge City, Indiana on Thursday January 9, 2025. Larry was an award-winning amateur photographer with a lifelong passion for books, music and art. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965 and attended I.U. School of Business, Bloomington (1965-1969). He was an avid volunteer and […] — (Posted January 11, 2025)

Barbara Ann Grimes RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Ann Grimes, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her heavenly home at 7:41 p.m., on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born June 25, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Roy and Verna Abrams Cox, Barbara first moved to Richmond when she was 1 ½ years old. She worked at Reid Hospital, Avco, […] — (Posted January 11, 2025)

Helen Mullins Hobbs Helen Mullins Hobbs, of Indianapolis, formerly of Connersville, passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Bresson of Carmel, Indiana; her granddaughter, Lesley Eaton of Greencastle, Indiana; her grandson, Kaleb Bresson of Carmel, Indiana; and her niece and grandniece, Karen and Rachael Kindness of Fairfield, […] — (Posted January 11, 2025)

Don E. Gibson Don E. Gibson, 91, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Friday, January 10, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Sproles Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Tomlinson Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 11:00 […] — (Posted January 10, 2025)

Rosemary Denney Rosemary Denney, 76, of New Castle passed away January 8, 2025 at Henry Community Health. She was born June 3, 1948 in New Castle to Elvin Esco and Mary Goldie (Foster) Denney. Rosemary was a generous, loving person. She was always there to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Rosemary always put others […] — (Posted January 10, 2025)

Barbara A. Stevens Barbara A. Stevens, age 79, passed away at Reid Health January 8, 2025. She was born June 11, 1945, the daughter of Ernest and Louise View full obituary — (Posted January 10, 2025)

Travis C. Wake CENTERVILLE, IN. -Travis C. Wake, age 79, of Centerville, Indiana, died peacefully at his home during the early hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born in Prescott, Arkansas, on December 20, 1945, to Clyde and Georgia Miller Wake. Travis graduated from Crossville High School in Crossville, Illinois, in 1963 and from Southern Illinois […] — (Posted January 10, 2025)

Jack A. Deisher Jack A. Deisher, age 70, of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Kettering Preble in Eaton, Ohio. Born on July 16, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Max & Lola (Patterson) Deisher. Jack retired after working in construction for many years. He was a Tri-County North Graduate. Member of the […] — (Posted January 10, 2025)

Corrine Elizabeth Pentecost CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Corrine Elizabeth Pentecost, age 90, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born December 18, 1934, in Brookville, Indiana, to Joseph H. and Anna E. Tebbe Dickman, Corrine was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Webster High School. Corrine worked on the […] — (Posted January 10, 2025)