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.
Rochelle Faye Lewis Rochelle Faye Lewis,87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on March 27, 1937, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross.  Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her daily. She […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Linda Sue Eshelman Linda Sue Eshelman, 76, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 6, 2024, at Reid Health of Connersville. The oldest of two children to Paul and Mary Lang Addison, Linda was born October 8, 1948 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1966. On January 27, […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Joseph W. Wilcox Joseph W. Wilcox, 86, was born May 26, 1938, in Guthrie, KY to Raefield and Louise Wilcox. Joe passed on Tuesday, November 26,2024, at IU View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
James “Big Jim” M. McCormick MODOC, Ind. – James “Big Jim” M. McCormick, age 81, of Modoc, Indiana, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 17, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to James and Pauline Hancock McCormick, Jim was a life-long resident of Randolph County. He was a veteran of the United States […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Lucy J. Franklin Lucy J. Franklin, 92, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born February 21, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Abe and Sally (Henniger) Brown. Lucy was a devoted homemaker all her life and loved caring for her family, […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Brenda King Brenda (Sexton) King of Liberty passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday December 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Brenda was born on View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
William “Bill” Dawson Sr. William “Bill” D. Dawson Sr., 68 of Connersville passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Connersville to View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Duane B. Farley Duane B. Farley, 87, of New Castle, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday morning, December 6th, 2024. He was born on May 30th, 1937, in New Castle to the late Alvin Farley and Julia (Jackson) Farley.  Duane was a lifelong resident of New Castle and graduated from New Castle […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Linda G. Girot Linda G. Girot, 79, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1945 in Conway, Arkansas, an only child of James J. and Betty Sue Browning Jones. Linda attended Indiana University, earning her bachelor’s in education and later attended Ball State University receiving her master’s in education. […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Shirley Ann Reece RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley Ann Reece, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus with her children at her side. Born on January 15, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert E. and Catherine L. Murray, Shirley spent most of her life in the area, enriching […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Don L. “Dolly” Dalton Don L. “Dolly” Dalton, 89, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born February 20, 1935 in Albany, Kentucky to the late Robert and Wilma (Cross) Dalton. Don retired from Avesta Sheffield (formerly Ingersoll Steel) in 2000 after over 30 years of service. He had also […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Jeffery Patrick Jeffery Patrick, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born November 1, 1961 in Rushville to Graydon and Virgie L. (Logan) Patrick. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Knightstown High School. He worked for many years with his uncle, Norman Patrick, selling furniture. He was […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
John J. “Jerry” Maloney John J. “Jerry” Maloney, 95, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 30, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary Elizabeth (Gough) Maloney, Jr. Jerry packed a whole lot of living into 95 years. His first job was a paper route […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Cindy D. Coyle Cindy D. Coyle age 59 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton, OH. Born on January 29, 1964, in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. & Donna L. (Ullery) Heitzman. Cindy had formerly lived in Tipp City, Ohio and moved to Eaton […] — (Posted December 8, 2024)
Dorothy Carpenter CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Dorothy Marie Carpenter, 90, passed away Friday morning December 6, 2024 with loved ones at her side at Rosebud Village in Richmond, Indiana.  A daughter of the late Charlie and Gladys (Melton) Query, Dorothy was born on March 16, 1934 at home near New Lisbon in Henry County Indiana.  She was a graduate […] — (Posted December 7, 2024)
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Edwin Carrender Edwin L. “Eddie” Carrender, 58, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 21, 1966, in New Castle to Darryl R. and Barbara I. (Burke) Carrender, who survive.  A 1984 graduate of Blue River Valley High School, he was employed for over 20 years by the United Parcel Service as […] — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Vivian J. McKinney Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 7, 2024)
Rosemarie Brown We tenderly remember and celebrate the life of Rosemarie Brown, born on December 16, 1935, in Union County, Indiana. Rosemarie was a beacon of love, loyalty, and reliability, whose supportive nature touched all who knew her. She was an esteemed member of the Spartanburg United Methodist Church, where she served with a faith as unwavering […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Crysel Clayton Smith, Jr Crysel Clayton Smith Jr, age 74, of Vandalia, OH passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born December 22, 1949 in Dayton to the late Crysel Clayton Sr and Irene Lois (Allen) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Cheryl Smith; and brother […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Dennis A. Hamilton Dennis A. Hamilton, 76, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 22, 1948 in Henry County to the late Marcus and Barbara (Turpin) Hamilton. Dennis worked at the Chrysler Corporation and retired in 2001 after 35 years of […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Edwin K. Davis Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Marsha Ann Gettinger-Moster Marsha Ann Gettinger-Moster, 77, of Lyonsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, December 5, 2024 at Bethesda Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio following a brief illness. One of two children of Fred W. and Wanetta Baker Scott, Marsha was born in Connersville on September 22, 1947 and graduated from Alquina High School […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Russell Edward Dellinger Russell Edward Dellinger, 78, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born December 28, 1945 in New Castle to the late Jacob and Clara (Snyder) Dellinger. Russell worked and retired from the Chrysler plant in New Castle. He was known by many for his […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
John Wayne Farmer John Wayne Farmer, 84, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Archie and Marine (Byard) Farmer. John attended Salem School in the Montgomery School District until he was 11 years old when his […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Linda L. Johnson Linda L. (Braughton) Johnson, age 76, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her residence. Linda was born on October 23, 1948 in Jefferson Township, Preble Co., Ohio, daughter of the late Henry & Lucille (Cowgill) Braughton. Linda had worked at the Red Front […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Mary Port CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Mary Jane Port, 74, passed away Tuesday evening December 3, 2024.  Mary Jane was born on February 1, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Russell “Casey” and Edna (Johnson) Thompson.  Jane graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and was a lifelong resident of Cambridge City.  On January 19, 1979, she […] — (Posted December 6, 2024)
Florence E. Wysong Florence E. Wysong, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born January 9, 1938 in Eldorado, OH to the late Carl Russell and Lola Ethel (Kitson) Petry. Florence retired as a self employed seamstress that made many custom draperies for local […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
Sherman L. “Skip” Padgett Sherman L. “Skip” Padgett, age 84 of West Manchester passed away on Tuesday December 3rd, 2024 at home in West Manchester. He was born in West Manchester, Ohio to the late Sherman Padgett and Mildred Bennett. Sherman joined the United States Navy at a young age and served during Vietnam and traveled all over the […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)
John A. Springer John A. Springer, age 66, of West Manchester, OH passed away on November 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1958 in Richmond, IN to the late Arno and Mary (Lux) Springer. John retired after 35 years as a Iron Worker from Union Local #290 in Dayton. He enjoyed spending time with […] — (Posted December 5, 2024)