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.
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)
Donna Jean Vest Donna Jean Buttery Vest, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence. One of four children to George Buttery and Ester Crane Buttery, Donna was born April 12, 1945, in Hamilton, Ohio. On September 14, 1963, Donna married Larry Allen Vest in Connersville. Mr. Vest passed away November 23, 2003. […] — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Charles Richard Fitzgerald Charles Richard Fitzgerald 76 of Richmond passed away on October 2, 2024, in his home after a long illness. He was born January 22, 1948, View full obituary — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Robert J. “Bob” Thalls On October 5, 2024, Robert “Bob” Thalls peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family to whom he had devoted his life. Bob’s View full obituary — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Earl G. Hunt Earl G. Hunt, 83, of Kennard, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at IU Ball Hospital in Muncie. He was born April 4, 1941, in Kennard to Paul and Mildred (Snodgress) Hunt. Earl was a self-employed fur buyer and seller. He owned the Fur Barn in Kennard. Along with the fur trade Earl was an […] — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Bryan Ray Hoke Bryan Ray Hoke, age 58, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Maria Joseph Care Center. He was born at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on July 4, 1966, to his loving parents Clarence Hoke, Jr. of Phillipsburg, OH and Kathleen Mae (Schaefer) Hoke of Verona, OH.  Bryan attended Tri-County North […] — (Posted October 8, 2024)
Duane Allen Petitt Duane Allen Petitt, 63, of Williamsburg Indiana passed away on October 4th 2024. Duane was born on September 9th 1961 to Jewell and Harold Petitt View full obituary — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Carolyn Stearns Carolyn Witter Stearns, 94, of West College Corner, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital, Oxford. Daughter of Ross View full obituary — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Jutta Mueller Jutta Mueller, age 88, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana. Jutta, born on October 26, 1935, in Leipzig, Germany, and was the daughter of Willy and Martha (Blau) Franc. She and her 5 siblings, one brother and four sisters, grew up in Groetsch, Germany. Jutta left her home and family […] — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Madge Stiefel Madge B. (Dishman) Stiefel, 86, of New Castle, passed away at her home on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born February 10, 1938, in Indianapolis to Staley and Pearl (Davis) Dishman. Madge was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, was baptized as a teen in New Lisbon, attended First Baptist Church and […] — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Daniel Edward Davis Daniel Edward Davis, 51, of Shirley passed away October 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1973 in New Castle the son of Clarence and Patricia (McClure) Davis.  Daniel was a graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Technology. In his earlier years he enjoyed working […] — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Phyllis Lee Lehman Phyllis Lee Hamilton Lehman 104 died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home. She was born in July 1920 In Greenville, Ohio. She married View full obituary — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Mary Huber Mary Esther Huber née Henrikson passed away on October 3, 2024 in Richmond, Indiana. Mary is survived by her husband, Larry Huber of Richmond, Indiana; her son William Huber and daughter-in-law Ursula Askins Huber of Plymouth, New Hampshire, and daughter Johanna Huber Santa Rita of Baltimore, Maryland. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Sterling Huber […] — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Nancy Jane Worley Nancy Jane Worley passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Springboro, Ohio. Nancy was born on June 11, 1944 in Richmond, IN to the late James E. and Norma R. (Kuth) Glander. Nancy was a life-long resident of West Alexandria, Ohio and longtime member at Salem Lutheran Church After […] — (Posted October 7, 2024)
Patricia Ann French Patricia Ann French, 77, of Ft. Myers, Florida and formerly of Mt. Summit died October 6, 2024 peacefully at her home.  Arrangements are pending at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. You may express condolences or share a memory of Pat at www.hinsey-brown.com. — (Posted October 6, 2024)
Mary Vivia Michael It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Vivia Michael on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She passed away in her home which was one of her last wishes. Mary, formerly from Camden, Ohio, currently made her home in Eaton, Ohio where she departed this life for her heavenly home. She was […] — (Posted October 6, 2024)
Emerson Brown Emerson Brown, 84, of Pensacola, Florida, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Sept. 8, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Campton, Kentucky, the son of Clifford & Leona (Culbertson) Brown. At the age of three, Emerson and his family moved to Butler County, Ohio, and then later […] — (Posted October 6, 2024)