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.
Margaret Hampton Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Jeanette Bunce To live is Christ and to die is gain. Jeanette Bunce, 91, went to her eternal home on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born February 12, 1933, in Allen County, Indiana, to Leonard and Inez Moore. Jeanette was a deeply committed Christian, devoted wife and love-lavisher on her children and […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
David Wayne Allen David Wayne Allen of Laurel, passed away on September 13, 2024 in Rushville, IN at the age of 44. David was born in Connersville, IN View full obituary — (Posted September 16, 2024)
John Joseph Mahuron John Joseph Mahuron, 69 of Connersville, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2024, at Reid Memorial Hospital, in Richmond, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1955, in Connersville, Indiana, to Merrel Dempsey and Doris Faye (Paddock) Mahuron. On January 1, 1990, he married Tamma Lesa Herron in Connersville. A graduate of Connersville Senior High School, the […] — (Posted September 16, 2024)
Teresa Ann Trent CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. – Teresa Ann Trent, age 68, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born August 14, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry Lloyd and Mary Pearlene Stanley Riddell, Teresa was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Northeastern High School. […] — (Posted September 15, 2024)
Terry Williams The world lost an amazing man. Terry Joe Williams, 75, a lifelong resident of New Castle unexpectedly left this world on September 11, 2024. He was born December 20, 1948, to the late Leonard and Vadie (Puckett) Williams. Terry graduated from Chrysler High School in 1968 as well as Ball State University. He was employed […] — (Posted September 15, 2024)
Phyllis Ann Swift Phyllis Ann Swift, 72, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 29, 1952 in New Castle to the late Cecil and Melissa (Brown) Sexton. Phyllis went back to school late in life to earn her LPN license where […] — (Posted September 14, 2024)
Vanicia Geneed Johnson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted September 14, 2024)
Patrick Vandegriff Patrick M. Vandegriff, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 9th, with his sister Marci at his side, after a long battle with cancer. We are so thankful for all the love, care and support given to Pat over the years from family and friends. There will be a family […] — (Posted September 13, 2024)
Dorothy Fuller Dorothy Fuller, 87, born Nov. 24, 1936, died Sept. 11, 2024, after a short illness. She leaves behind three sons, David of Webster City Iowa, View full obituary — (Posted September 13, 2024)
Mark Wesler Mark Edward Wesler, of Liberty passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born in Richmond Indiana, on View full obituary — (Posted September 12, 2024)
David M. Province David M. Province, 82, a resident of Middletown passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born March 12, 1942 in New Castle to the late David D. and Ethel (Waters) Province. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Turkey working in communications for three years. He was the owner/operator […] — (Posted September 11, 2024)
Ben Foster  Mr. Ben Elliott Foster, 77, of Richmond, passed away at The Willows of Richmond on Wednesday, August 14.  Ben was born in Red Bluff, California on May 10, 1947, to Marion Benjamin and Mamie Lois Stotts Foster, both of whom preceded him in death.  Ben worked as a logger in the California timber industry. When […] — (Posted September 11, 2024)
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)