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.
Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson of Connersville passed away on Wednesday morning October 23, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on November 13, 1934, in View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Harold W. Hembree, Jr. Harold W. Hembree Jr., 79, of Spiceland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at I. U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born on January 24, 1945, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Eunice Lotta (Wright) Hembree Sr.  Harry was a 1963 graduate of Spiceland High School […] — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Donald “Alfie” Albert Foster, Jr. Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Monday View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Carolyn Baumer Carolyn Baumer 72 of San Leandro, California passed away on October 16, 2024. She was born November 26, 1951, in Richmond to George Willie and View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Rochella Newland  Rochella Newland, 71, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, October 21 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville.  Born on June 16, 1953 in Winchester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Joseph M., Newland, Jr. & Eula Holbrook Newland.  Rochella was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. She was a participant in […] — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Richard Howard Richard Eugene Howard of Connersville, IN passed away on October 11, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN at the age of 90. He was View full obituary — (Posted October 23, 2024)
Pastor Ryan M. Goodson RICHMOND, Ind. – Pastor Ryan M. Goodson, age 39, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Reid Health. Born April 8, 1985, to Mike and Kathy L. Richard Goodson, Ryan was a life-long resident of this community and graduated from Richmond High School in 2003. He was […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
L. Scharlene Mahoney L. Scharlene Mahoney, aged 92, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Parker Health and Rehab in Parker City after a brief illness. She was born on June 3,1923 to Charles and Edna Nott Farr of Greens Fork and lived all her life in the Hagerstown area. She was a 1959 graduate of […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
Robert Stephen Dicken Robert Stephen Dicken I was born November 6, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana at The Clinic. My parents were James T. and Mary Adaline Dicken. I also had three brothers (John Richard, James Raymond, and Russell Eugene) and one sister (Marjorie Louise). Three and a half years later, I gained another sister (Rose Mary). Growing […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
Vicky Ann Griffin Vicky Ann Griffin, 74, of Connersville passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Reid Health of Richmond after a courageous battle with cancer for many years. One of nine children of Elmer and Cynthia Chrisman Griffin Sr., Vicky was born December 26, 1950, in Rushville and was raised in the Rushville and Connersville areas. For […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
Floyd R. Jones Floyd R. Jones, 79, a resident of New Castle passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born March 21, 1945 in Albany, Kentucky to the late R.V. and Irene (Neal) Jones. A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 in the Vietnam war. He worked for […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
Peggy J. Roth Peggy J. Roth, 90, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Rosebud Village, Richmond. She was born on November 8, 1933 in Canton, MO to Russell and Lucille (Clements) Roth and lived most of her life in Wayne county. Peggy was a member of Economy United Methodist Church. She was a long time volunteer at the […] — (Posted October 22, 2024)
Mabel Esther Spurlock Mabel Esther Potter Spurlock, 85, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born April View full obituary — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Scott Edwin Studebaker CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Scott Edwin Studebaker, age 57, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at home. Born June 12, 1967, in Springfield, Ohio, to Jerry and Judi Barnhart Studebaker, Scott was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1985 graduate of Richmond High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Northwood […] — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Deborah Jean Barnes OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Marlene A. Libecap Marlene A. Libecap, age 72, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born on May 13, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late John C. and Annie F. (McCarty) Crank. Marlene was a wonderful loving and caring wife, the best sister, mother, grandmother and […] — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Joe Willhelm Joseph (Joe) Willhelm of Connersville, IN, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 peacefully surrounded by the loves of his life – his wife and his daughter. He was born on the very same farm he departed from, on August 17, 1938. He was one of 12 children born to Philip John and […] — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Sandra J. Clark Sandra J. Clark, 72, of London, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 17, 2024, at the family farm in Dupont, Indiana, where she and her husband enjoyed camping. She was born September 8, 1952, in Wayne County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Jesse and Allene (Patrick) Holder. Kind, gentle, and […] — (Posted October 21, 2024)
Carlos Lowe Carlos Lowe, 93, a resident of Hagerstown passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. He was born October 18, 1931 in Slickford, Kentucky to the late John Nathan and Lula (Jones) Lowe. A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Korean War in Germany. Carlos retired […] — (Posted October 20, 2024)
Edith Bolinger Edith (Mull) Bolinger, 94, of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on February 4, 1930 in Harrison Township, Darke County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Taylor) Mull. Edith was a 1948 Jefferson High School graduate and was a permit manager […] — (Posted October 20, 2024)
Mary Ann Pearson Mary Ann Pearson, 85, of Union City, passed away, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born February 24, 1939, in Shirley, Indiana to Stanley and Mary June (Johns) Harding. Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of New Castle High School and later received her associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted October 20, 2024)
Jan Vogelsong, Sr.  Mr. Jan A. Vogelsong, Sr., 90, of Richmond, passed away in Largo, Florida on October 14, 2024.  Jan was born on September 19, 1934 in Richmond to Wilber Ogborn & Iris Igelman Vogelsong. He was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High School and was a US Army veteran. Jan married the former Sue Newman on […] — (Posted October 19, 2024)
Jarrett Thornbro Jarrett Lee Thornbro, 26, of Modoc, Indiana, passed away on October 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1997. Jarrett was known for his kind and compassionate nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Always there for his niece Aurrora Elaine Hulic, who was his […] — (Posted October 19, 2024)
Roy David Walker Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 19, 2024)
Saundra “Sandy” K. Hudson Saundra K “Sandy” Hudson a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away at the age of 83, on Friday October 18, 2024. She was born on View full obituary — (Posted October 18, 2024)
Kevin W. Cook Kevin W. Cook, 60, of New Castle, passed away Monday evening at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. He was born March 10, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, a son of the late Donald E. Cook and Elizabeth E. Smith. Kevin graduated from high school in Lebanon, IN, and attended college at IUPUI. He worked […] — (Posted October 18, 2024)
Mary Elizabeth Siebert RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Elizabeth Siebert, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home in Friends Fellowship Community. Mary was born July 2, 1933, in Marion, Ohio, to Lawrence and Nellie Stumbo Kline. She graduated from Claridon High School in 1951, and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and The […] — (Posted October 18, 2024)
Toby Ray Haynes Toby Ray Haynes, 48, of New Castle passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born September 16, 1976 in Pekin, IL, a son of Debra (Bailey) Horton and the late Tony Haynes. Toby was employed as an independent contractor. In New Castle. A mechanic, he also loved working on his […] — (Posted October 18, 2024)
Gary M. Teague Gary M. Teague, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born May 29, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Quinton and Mary (Adcock) Teague. Gary worked and retired from General Motors Truck and Bus Division in Moraine in 2008. He […] — (Posted October 17, 2024)
Keith E. Bunch Keith E. Bunch, 65 of Connersville passed away on October 11, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1958, to Lowell Bunch and Barbara Jones View full obituary — (Posted October 17, 2024)