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.
David C. Ebersole David C. Ebersole, age 84 of Eldorado, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his residence. Born on October 1, 1939 in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen N. (Hinshaw) Ebersole. David retired in 2003 after 20 years with Carl Akey in Lewisburg. He was a […] — (Posted September 11, 2024)
Maxie Pauline Hasty Maxine P. “Pauline” Hasty, 87, of New Castle, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born July 4, 1937, in Albany, KY to Edgar P. and Roxie E. (Ballenger) Stockton Pauline worked as a nurse’s aide for 17 years and later worked as […] — (Posted September 11, 2024)
Jane Albertson Jane Albertson 86, of Spiceland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born in Rushville, IN to Victor and Mary (Matlack) Pope. She accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized at The First Baptist Church in Rushville, IN, when she was a teenager. Upon graduation from high school, she […] — (Posted September 11, 2024)
Mark McKee OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Anita K DeVito Obituary Pending — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Rodney W. Rader Rodney Wayne Rader, age 53, a long time resident of Morning Sun, Ohio, went home to be with the lord on September 9, 2024, at 12:20am at UC Medical Center. He was born to Patricia and the late Prentice Rader in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 3, 1971. Rodney was the most loving and loyal husband; […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Norma Jean Brooks On the morning of September 9, 2024 our precious mother, Norma Jean Franklin Kirkman Brooks, 96, went home to be with her Savior. She was a beloved wife, mother and adored “Grandma” to her many grand-babies.  Norma was born April 29, 1928 in Linton, Indiana, the third children of coal miner David Benjamin and Kate […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Charlotte Elisabeth Smith Charlotte Elisabeth Smith, 86, of New Castle passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at The Willows of New Castle. She was born July 2, 1938 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Ernest James and Lucy Lee (Moates) Gaston. Charlotte loved being with her family but mostly spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Bari O. Tapp Bari Otis Tapp, was born August 29, 1952, in Richmond, IN, the fifth of nine children, to Billy and Margaret (Hall) Tapp. He passed away View full obituary — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Della M. King Della M King, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Majestic Care of Connersville. One of four children of the late Troy and Mabel Rose Bowman, Della was born in Connersville on October 2, 1932 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1950. On May […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Maxine Lou Lacy Maxine Lou Lacy, 97, passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Brookdale Cape Coral in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born on February 10, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late William Jackson and Helen (Rees) Jackson. Maxine was a 1944 graduate of Muncie Central High School and was […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Deborah Shain Deborah Shain, loving mother and proud grandmother, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 7, 2024 while surrounded by her family. Deborah was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 9, 1949 to Ralph and Mary Jo Crist. Deborah grew up on the family farm with her two brothers, David and […] — (Posted September 10, 2024)
Shirley (Dobbs) Hines Pierce Shirley (Dobbs) Hines Pierce, 79, of New Castle passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was born in New Castle on August 29, 1945 to the late Everett and Juanita Dobbs. Shirley was a 1963 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. In her later years she enjoyed getting […] — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Michael “Mike” Worley Michael “Mike” Worley age 68 of Centerville died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Reid Health. He was born April 4, 1956, in Richmond to Eugene View full obituary — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Denver Louis Vickers Jr. Denver Louis Vickers, Jr., 67, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence. A child of Denver Lewis, Sr. and Gerry Armstrong Vickers, Denver was born September 19, 1965, in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1974. On January 31, 2010, Denver married the former Elizabeth […] — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Jeremy Shane Marlatt Jeremy Shane Marlatt, 48, of Chesterfield and formerly of New Castle passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born December 30, 1975 in New Castle to John Thomas Marlatt and Machelle Louise (Wilson) Marlatt. Jeremy was a 1994 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and a 1996 graduate of Vincennes University, earning a […] — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Thomas Smith Thomas Shane Smith, 40 was born August 30, 1984 in New Castle, Indiana took his walk home with Jesus on Thursday, September 5, 2024 after battling an extended illness. Thomas had a strong relationship with Jesus. He loved hanging out with family, especially his nieces, nephews, and friends. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, going to […] — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Darrel Gordon Duke Obituary Pending A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024, 2:00 PM, at Glen Have Memorial Gardens. Send online condolences to the family View full obituary — (Posted September 9, 2024)
George T. Edwards George T. Edwards age 87 of Richmond died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Brickyard Health/Golden Rule after a short illness. He was born October 25, View full obituary — (Posted September 9, 2024)
Willis “Jack” Kenworthy We gather to remember the life of Willis “Jack” Jackson Kenworthy, a loving and adventurous soul, born on April 14, 1925, in Lynn, Indiana, USA. Willis, known affectionately as Jack, lived a vibrant life filled with passion, talent, and generosity. His spirit, forever etched in our hearts, took its leave on September 6, 2024. Jack […] — (Posted September 7, 2024)
Dwight Otis Brockman Dwight Otis Brockman 68 of Pershing passed away on September 6, 2024, in his home with his family. He was born October 26, 1955, in View full obituary — (Posted September 7, 2024)
Martina “Marti” Kofski It is with great sadness that the family of Marti Kofski announce her passing on Friday September 6, 2024. Marti Kofski will be sadly missed by her very special, beautiful daughter, Michele. Two very special friends, Billie & Sam. Also 2 sisters, Emilia and Menuela, nephews, Ron & Phil, & niece Jaquie, and many other […] — (Posted September 6, 2024)
Earl L. Clarkston Earl L. Clarkston, age 75, passed away at the Willows of Richmond Nursing Home on September 4, 2024. He was born February 13, 1949, the View full obituary — (Posted September 6, 2024)
Elizabeth Kay Phillips Elizabeth Kay Phillips passed away unexpectedly at her home in Liberty on September 2, 2024 at the age of 73. Kay was born in Dayton, View full obituary — (Posted September 6, 2024)
Glen Marzel Peebles Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary — (Posted September 6, 2024)
Jason Allen Fee Jason Allen Fee, 43, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond following complications from a stroke. One of five children, Jason was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 13, 1981 and came to Connersville as a child with his family. Jason’s career path led him to a profession in home […] — (Posted September 5, 2024)
Darin Winters Obituary and arrangements pending.. View full obituary — (Posted September 5, 2024)
Alma Eileen Drudy Former Richmond, IN resident Alma Eileen Drudy (Martin), 95, died Thursday August 30, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. Alma was born in Richmond on July 3,1929 View full obituary — (Posted September 5, 2024)
Amy Jo Laswell  Amy Jo Laswell, 55, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Wednesday, September 4.  Amy was born on November 28, 1968, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kenneth D. “Ken” & Janet S. Gwin Laswell.  Amy loved the gift of life and grasped at every opportunity to gain strength and grow. She attended Camp Isanogel […] — (Posted September 5, 2024)
Kathy Muse CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Kathy Muse, 60, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Cambridge City on Tuesday morning September 3, 2024.  Kathleen Marie Erikson was born on a naval ship in Newport, Rhode Island on September 30, 1963.  Formerly of Anderson, she has made her home in the Cambridge City community for many years.  Kathy […] — (Posted September 4, 2024)