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.
Anita Wilkinson
Anita J. Wilkinson, 65, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born April 28, 1959, in New Castle to William and Thelma (Williams) Wilkinson. Anita was a 1977 graduate of New Castle High School and worked as a CNA for Snug Harbor Home […] — (Posted October 17, 2024)
David Richard Roberts
Beloved Husband, Father, Granddaddy, and Friend David Richard Roberts, born on December 13, 1951, to Elvis and Gladys Roberts, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a cherished husband to Linda, a devoted father to Jeremy and Tamara(Chris), and a loving “Granddaddy” to his cherished puppy, Gracie. David’s […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
George C. Hale
George C. Hale, 88, of Mooreland, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while surrounded by his family. He was born January 5, 1936, in Sulphur Springs, a son of the late Augustus and Ruth Marie (Hodson) Hale.George attended elementary school in Blountsville and high school in Mooreland. He retired from Dana […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Roger Dale Doyle
Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Sunday View full obituary — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Marilyn Joan Bowman
Marilyn Joan (Cross) Bowman, known to many as GG, age 88 died October 15th at Glen Oaks Health Campus surrounded by her daughters. She was born November 3, 1935 in New Castle to Lucille (Favorite) Cross and Aubrey Cross. She was a graduate of New Castle High School. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of New […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Melanie Peirce
HAGERSTOWN- Melanie A. Peirce, 63, of Hagerstown, passed away early Monday morning October 14, 2024. Melanie was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 27, 1960 to Lenore “Susie” Peirce and the late Robert D. Peirce. She was a 1979 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Melanie worked at Ford Electronics & Refrigeration/Visteon in Connersville and […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Tod Roberts
Tod R. Roberts, 54, of Williamsburg, passed away at home on Saturday morning, October 12. Tod was born on November 10, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana and was a 1988 graduate of Northeastern High School. He was self-employed as a carpet & flooring installer. He used to race a dirt track car and currently was working […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Dora Blake
SPICELAND- Dora May Blake, 81, passed away while surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday morning October 15, 2024 at Henry Community Health in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Worth and Dorcas (Baker) Brown, Dora May was born in Dunreith, Indiana on August 7, 1943. Dora May graduated from the Spiceland Academy […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Robert Phocian Baker
Robert Phocian Baker, 95, of Connersville, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Reid Health Richmond. One of eight children of Oliver Ray Baker and Nellie Jane Kline Baker, Robert was born September 3, 1929 in Plymouth. At the age of 12, while living in Culver, he began farming and his lifelong passion of International […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
James J. Eversole
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – James J. Eversole, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at Reid Health. Born September 16, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Alex and Alta Davis Eversole, James was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from Mosey Manufacturing where he worked as a lathe operator. James enjoyed woodwork, […] — (Posted October 16, 2024)
Isaiah D. Michaels
Isaiah D. Michaels, 26, passed away on October 14, 2024. He was born on December 11, 1997 to Rodney Michaels and Jerilynn Warren Stanley. View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Vincent “Vince” J. Terzini
Vincent “Vince” Terzini, 59, died October 11th 2024 at Reid Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by family and friends. Vince was born on July View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Darlene Powell
Darlene F. Powell 58 of Richmond passed away October 14, 2024 at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born March 8, 1966 in View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Kevin S. Detharidge
Kevin S. Detharidge 63 of Williamsburg passed away October 13, 2024 at Reid Health. He was born January 24, 1961 in Richmond to Steve and View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Mary Ann Fisher
Mary Ann Fisher, age 79, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024 at Reid Health. Born in Frankfort, Indiana on September 2, 1945 to John and Anna (McCoy) Rambo and had lived in the Richmond area all her life. She graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1963 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree […] — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Janie Linderman
Jane (Janie) Eileen Linderman, 81, of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, October 13, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. She resided at Caroleton Nursing Home with her husband. One of five children to Alphonsus and Viola (Firsich) Spaulding, Jane was born November 4, 1942, in Connersville. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1960. On February […] — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Michael “Mike” Soper
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Soper on October 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Mike was View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Robert A. Burch
Bob Burch, 82, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Bob loved his family deeply and always wanted them close by. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Linda; his children, Shelley McKinney (spouse, Brian) and Pat Burch (spouse, Angie); grandchildren Megan DeWitt (spouse, Cory), Kyler Burch (spouse, Andrea), Allison, Dayden, and […] — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Gary L. Norris
Gary L. Norris, age 82, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 8, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford and Ellen Norris. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School; was a U.S Army Veteran and member of the American Legion […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Shirley Wines Smith
Shirley Wines Smith, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana passed away at home on October 12, 2024. Born on January 17, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Anthony and Anna Gilbert Lucas, Shirley was a lifetime resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1942 and retired from AVCO Corp. She was an […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Larry Maiola Jr.
RICHMOND- Larry Gene Maiola Jr., 62, passed away early Sunday morning October 13, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Larry was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 3, 1962. He graduated from high school in Ocala, Florida and has made his home in the Richmond community since 1971. Larry liked people, joking around and […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Susan A. Sanders
Susan Ann Rinehart Sanders, 88, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Friday, October 11, 2024 at Kettering Health, Kettering, OH. Susan was born in Hagerstown on October 14, 1935 to H. Earl and Opal (Snider) Rinehart. She was a life long Hagerstown resident until recently joining her daughter in New Carlisle, OH. She was a […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Rhonda King
Rhonda M. King, age 63, passed away at her home on Monday October 14, 2024. She was born in Richmond on December 27, 1960 to Ronald and Mary Ann Vogelgesang. She was a 1979 graduate of Lincoln High School, later received an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech and was also a licensed cosmetologist. She married […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Deborah Kay “Debbie” Witt
Deborah Kay “Debbie” (Boyle) Witt; age 70 of Camden, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on December 7, 1953, in Butler County, Ohio the daughter of the late, Fred H. & Maxine I. (Roszell) Boyle. She was a 1972 graduate of Talawanda High School. Member and […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Rosetta Rowena Trent
Rosetta Rowena Trent, 82, was given the breath of life on October 8, 1942 and gave it back to God on her birthday, October 8, 2024. Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 says, “Remember your Creator before the silver cord is broken and the golden bowl is crushed, the pitcher by the spring is shattered and the wheel at […] — (Posted October 14, 2024)
Herschel L. Yoder
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Herschel L. Yoder, age 91, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 11, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Virgil and Inez Fulton Yoder, Herschel was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He worked at NATCO for 38 years until the plant […] — (Posted October 13, 2024)