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.
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)
Nora Ellen Turner Obituary And Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 15, 2024)
Margaret A. Davis Obituary Pending 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)
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)