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.
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)
Henry De’Shawn Clayton ALL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING View full obituary — (Posted October 13, 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)
Marjorie White Johnstone RICHMOND, Ind. – Marjorie White Johnstone, age 87, singer, teacher, and choral director, died Friday, October 11, 2024. Born August 15, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana, the sixth child of Sidney C. and Gladys M. White. She attended grace school at Cadiz, Milton, Bentonville, and Modoc, and was graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge […] — (Posted October 13, 2024)
Lena “Louise” Simpson Lena “Louise” Simpson, 72, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday October 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 30, 1952, in New Castle to the late James R. and Lena M. (Denney) Simpson. Louise had a warm welcoming spirit that touched many people. She never met a stranger during her life. Louise […] — (Posted October 13, 2024)
Scott Gene Bussen Scott Gene Bussen, 54, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 13, 1970, in Richmond, Scott was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Scott graduated from Richmond High School in 1988. He went on to become a very successful National Trainer for […] — (Posted October 12, 2024)
Kevin Eugene Evans Kevin Eugene Evans, 58 of Indianapolis and formerly of Mt. Summit passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. On November 1, 1965, he was born in New Castle to the late Richard and Fern (Manlief) Evans.  Kevin was a 1984 graduate of Blue River Valley High School where he participated in wrestling, playing the trumpet […] — (Posted October 12, 2024)
Helen P. Hardin Helen P. Hardin, age 94, of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. Helen was born on March 3, 1930, in Lewisburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert F. & Mary C. (House) Straszheim.  Preceded in death by brother: John A. Straszheim in 2020; friend: James M. Hardin in […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Verna Lewis Clayton Verna Lewis Clayton, a devoted public servant and cherished family matriarch, passed away on October 8, 2024, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson, Indiana, at the age of 87. Born on February 28, 1937, in Hamden, Ohio, Verna lived a life of extraordinary service, love, and community spirit. Verna’s passion for learning took her to […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Maynes Doolin Maynes Doolin, 87, of Connersville, Indiana passed away Thursday morning October 10, 2024 at Reid Richmond, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Maynes was born December 18, 1936, in Arjay, Kentucky to Ulis and Victoria Roark. Raised by his grandparents, Mat and Lona Garland Doolin. Maynes attended school in Arjay, Kentucky and […] — (Posted October 11, 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. “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 the cistern is […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Scott G. Bivins Scott Bivins, 53, of New Castle, passed from this life to a glorious life on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born July 7, 1971, in Evansville, son of the late James Elwood and Nora Joyce (Dunn) Bivins. A Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Roberta Sue Stephens Roberta Sue Stephens, 71, of Connersville, passed away October 9, 2024, at St. Vincents Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. One of five children, Roberta was born February 15, 1953, in Connersville. Roberta spent her life as a homemaker. She was known to many for her sense of humor and how she could make anybody […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Nancy Lou Acton Nancy L. Acton, 87, of Mooreland, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Richmond. She was born July 14, 1937, in Henry County to Ward T. and Ruth Louise (West) Wisehart. Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Mooreland High School and later attended Ball State University. She was family oriented and never missed a grandchild’s […] — (Posted October 11, 2024)
Jerry & Paul Proffitt, Sr. Jerry L. Proffitt, age 86, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 and Paul E. “Bud” Proffitt Sr., age 89, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 both at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. Jerry was born July 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
George Avery Collins, Jr. George Avery Collins, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton, after fighting through health issues over the last several months. He was 84. Born in Tipp City, Ohio, on January 22, 1940, to George Avery Collins Sr. and Mildred Collins, George grew up first on the family farm with his […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
Teresa E. Jones Teresa E. Jones, 73, of New Castle passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born February 14, 1951 in New Castle to the late George and Betty Jo (Martin) Dugger. Teresa attended Hagerstown schools and New Castle schools; she graduated in 1969. She was a member of the […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
Maudie Nash Maudie Belle Nash, age 80, formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her residence in Kentucky.  She was born on Friday May 12, 1944 to the late Edgar and Ruthie Earlywine King in Carlisle, KY as Maudie Belle King and she was widowed in 1996 to the late Charles (“Charlie”) […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
John Robert Dellinger John Robert Dellinger, 91, passed away peacefully at his residence Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born on a farm north of New Castle, Indiana on October 15, 1932. John was the fifth child to Jacob and Clara (Snyder) Dellinger. He lived his entire life in Henry County except for when he served his country […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
Sherry Ann Lawson (O’Donnell) Sherry Ann Lawson (O’Donnell), 60, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital on October 7, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on View full obituary — (Posted October 10, 2024)
Michael Pollitt Michael Pollitt, 59, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at I.U. Health – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. One of four children of Robert and Betty Steele Pollitt, Michael was born in Connersville on October 14, 1964 and graduated from Connersville High School. Michael served his country in the United States Army for six years […] — (Posted October 10, 2024)
Edward Roy Wilt Edward Roy Wilt, age 79 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Sunday October 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Francis Wilt, brother Terry Wilt and his loving wife of 58 wonderful years Pamela Kay Wilt. Ed is survived by his son […] — (Posted October 9, 2024)
Vera I. Swift Vera I. Swift, 93, of New Castle passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1930, in New Castle to the late Alford and Madelyn (Stockton) Ford. She was a graduate of New Castle High School and then earned an Associated degree from IUPUI. Vera was a Foster […] — (Posted October 9, 2024)
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Jay P Campbell Jay P. Campbell, 91, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 8, 2024. Born in Mill Springs, KY on March 10, 1933, he was the beloved son of the late Dallas and Pauline (Armstrong) Campbell.  A 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School, Jay proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from […] — (Posted October 9, 2024)
Marvin Helmsing Marvin Lee Helmsing of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away at the age of 77 on October 7th, 2024. He was born on August 17th, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana to Gifford Eugene Helmsing and Wilma Faye (Hancock) Helmsing. Marvin dedicated over 40 years of his life to working at Visteon (Ford) in Connersville, IN, after working […] — (Posted October 9, 2024)
Frank Arthur Brooks Sr. Frank Arthur Brooks Sr., 76, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Monday, October 7, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1947, in Seymour, Indiana, a son of the late Hazle Arthur and Emma Jane (Bush) Brooks. Frank graduated from Seymour […] — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Bonnie Lazano Bonnie Lazano of Richmond, Indiana passed away on October 6, 2024. She was born January 25, 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Harrison Hurd and Roberta View full obituary — (Posted October 8, 2024)