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.
Carol L Handley Carol L. Handley of Connersville, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Caroleton Health Care at the age of 81. She was born in Richmond, View full obituary — (Posted August 1, 2024)
Max L. Garner Max L. Garner, 89, a resident of Spiceland passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born September 22, 1934 in New Castle to the late Robert E. and Oma E. (Phipps) Garner. Farming was Max’s passion and he farmed in Henry County for 42 years. He retired from Chrysler Corp […] — (Posted August 1, 2024)
Valeria LaFuze  Valeria Ann LaFuze, 73, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 27.  Born on September 7, 1950 in Union City, Indiana, she was the daughter of Rachel Harshman Austin and J. Max Austin.  Valeria worked for Spartan Casket and Milso Casket Co. before her retirement. She loved spending […] — (Posted August 1, 2024)
Damien Keith Scott Allen Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted July 31, 2024)
Francis J. LaRose We are currently looking for information regarding Francis LaRose and family. If you know anything that could help, please contact the funeral home at 765-983-2040. View full obituary — (Posted July 31, 2024)
Justin L. Bailey Justin L. Bailey, 34, of New Castle passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born August 15, 1989 to Maria (Trevino) Perez-Frias and the late Richard Bailey.  Justin dearly loved his family and friends. He was such a loving and caring person. Justin was a momma’s boy and stopped […] — (Posted July 31, 2024)
Jerret R. Bolinger Jerret Randal Bolinger, age 43 of Fairfield, Ohio, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his residence. Born on September 6, 1980 in Greenville, Ohio. Jerret was a 1999 Eaton High School graduate where he played football, baseball, and was an honor student. He loved camping, mushroom hunting and was an avid lover of music, especially […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Christine Temple CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Christine Temple, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born August 20, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Emil and Mildred Plessinger Filby, Christine was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Whitewater High School. Christine worked at INA, then took care of […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Stephen Douglas Squires Stephen “Steve” Douglas Squires, 74, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Steve was born on July 20, 1950 in Connersville. The son of Donald and Roberta Squires, Steve graduated from Connersville High School with the Class of 1968. He then went on to receive his private pilot’s license from Vincennes University. On December […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Fern Tolson RICHMOND, Ind. – Fern Tolson, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Rosebud Village. Born June 7, 1928, in Campton, Kentucky, to James Henry and Mary Spicer Hatton, Fern lived in this community most of her life. She retired from Friends Fellowship Community and formerly worked at Gennett Records. Fern enjoyed […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Paula Loraine Witt RICHMOND, Ind. – Paula Loraine Witt, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born September 6, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Verlin Howard and Mary Frances Smith Mantooth, Paula was a life-long resident of Richmond. She was a graduate of Richmond High School. Paula enjoyed working jigsaw […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Keith “Louie” Hall Keith “Louie” Hall, 68, of Eaton, OH, died Monday evening, July 29, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on July 1, 1956, in Daviess County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Floyd T. & Theresa H. (Hester) Hall. Keith has lived in Eaton for over 6 years and was a Truck Driver for […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Yvette Williams Obituary and arrangements pending…. View full obituary — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Frank McCormick Frank McCormick 81, of New Castle passed away Monday July 29, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Dennis P Shields Dennis P. Shields, 75 of New Castle, and formerly of Ft. Wayne & Marion passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. He was July 10, 1949 in Marion, IN to the late William Preston Shields & Viola (Sailors) Shields . Dennis worked as an Independent Insurance Agent; Insurance Agent for […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Sandra Proffitt DUBLIN- Sandra Sue “Sandy” Proffitt also known by many as “Sam”, 80, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare-Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond, Indiana, on Saturday evening July 27th, 2024. Sam was born in New Castle, Indiana, on January 21st, 1944, to the late Raymond C. and Hazel Marie (Lee) Brown. She was […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Karen Dietz Donselman Karen Dietz Donselman, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville. A daughter of William and Evelyn Dietz, Karen was born December 17, 1940 in Norwalk, Ohio and attended college at Miami University. On May 7, 1960, Karen married Edward H. Donselman at First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. […] — (Posted July 30, 2024)
Sandra Michelle Eleanor Adams Sandra Michelle Eleanor Adams, 59, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2024 at her residence. The oldest of three children of Donald D. and Betty JoAnn Adams, Sandy was born October 15, 1964, in Connersville. Sandy was employed for over ten years at Visteon/Ford. She enjoyed being a homemaker. In her leisure time, she […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Willard “Ray” Dishman Willard “Ray” Dishman, a beloved resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his residence while surrounded by his family. Born on November 2, 1938, in Powersburg, KY, Ray was the cherished son of the late Ernest and Laura (Edwards) Dishman.  Ray was the epitome of a family man, always placing […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Merle E. Davis Sr. CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Merle E. Davis Sr., age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Reid Health. Born August 31, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, to Ross and Etta Davis Jr., Merle was a resident of this area since 1974. He was a high school graduate. Merle was a member of the […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Lily Moffitt Lily Victoria Moffitt, 19, of Cambridge City, passed away at home on Sunday July 28, 2024. She was born in Muncie on May 18, 2005 to Cliff Shoemaker and Marie Moffitt and lived her entire life in this area. Lily was a 2023 graduate of Lincoln High School and was working as a counter clerk […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Roscoe Phenis Roscoe Albertus Phenis, known as Roscoe A. Phenis, born on November 3, 1938 in Lynn, Indiana, was called to his eternal home on July 26, 2024. A generous, compassionate, loving, and thoughtful soul, Roscoe was a pillar of the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church community. His devout faith and commitment to the teachings of Jesus […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Patricia R. Newman Patricia R. Newman, 83, formerly of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 24th at Dayspring of Miami Valley/Fairborn. Born on February 14th, 1941 in Georgetown, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Balof) Dungan. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Lee Crawley Lee R. Crawley of Connersville, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the young age of 68. He was born on May View full obituary — (Posted July 29, 2024)
John Allen Gnau RICHMOND, IN. – John Allen Gnau, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, following an undiagnosed illness. Born October 28, 1955, to Paul C. and Margaret G. Frazer Gnau, John was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Brian LaMaster RICHMOND, Ind. – Brian LaMaster passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He had struggled with heart problems his entire life. Brian had a deep faith in God and his beliefs led his path in life. Brian practiced Ninjitsu for most of his life and loved the outdoors. He never met […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Patricia Lowe Patricia Lowe of New Castle passed away Sunday July 28, 2024 at Henry Community Health. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Bonita Melanie Harry Bonita “Bonnie” Melanie Harry, 77, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 25, 2024 at her home. Bonnie was born June 26, 1947, in Wayne County, Indiana. One of three children of Herschel Lester and Freya Whitely Barnes. On April 12,1974, she married the love of her life, Wayne Edwin Harry and they built their […] — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Carolyn Sue Race Carolyn Sue Race 87 of Richmond passed away Wednesday evening of July 24, 2024, at Arbor Trace in Richmond—the daughter of the late John and View full obituary — (Posted July 29, 2024)
Richard L. “Dick” Francis Richard L. “Dick” Francis, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH. He was born May 5, 1937 in Eaton. Dick was an Ohio Army National Guard Veteran; was a City of Eaton volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2000; was a Hunter Education […] — (Posted July 28, 2024)