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.
Susan Marie Irelan Susan Marie Irelan, 68, sadly passed this weekend on June 16, 2024. Daughter of the late Kenneth Calhoun and Carolyn (Jester) VanSkyock.  Susan Graduated from South Side High School in Muncie, Indiana before becoming a department manager at Kmart of Muncie for fifteen years. Susan also became the manager of the Village Pantry in Hartford […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Fonda Faye (Shaffer) Boomershine Fonda F. (Shaffer) Boomershine, 71, of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Grandview Hospital. Born on August 27, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. & Alma L. (Bland) Shaffer. Fonda was a 1971 Eaton High School graduate and attended Sinclair Community College. She retired from Green […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
William Edward Fitzpatrick William Edward “Bill” Fitzpatrick, 90, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born April 7, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward Dwight and Mary R. (Cuthbert) Fitzpatrick. Bill retired as a chemical engineer from Playtex Corp. in 1996 after 30 years of service. […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Michael Wayne Deaton Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Hilda Irene Pugh Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Richard J. Long Richard J. Long, age 84, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 16, 1939, in Patton, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Mary Shannon Long, Richard was raised in Fort Recovery, Ohio and lived most of his life in this community. Richard was a high school graduate and worked as a […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Mary E. Gibson Mary E. Gibson, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born on December 9th, 1939, in Somerset, Kentucky to Vecheal and Lytha (Walden) Martin. Mary dedicated more than 30 years of her life to Dana Corporation before […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Arlene Rowena Franklin Arlene Rowena Franklin, 87, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born September 13, 1936 in Jay County, Indiana to the late Roy and Martha (Bumbaugh) Craig. Arlene was the Valedictorian of the 1954 graduating Class of Bryant High School. While raising her children, she also babysat […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Joseph D. Sparks Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Patricia A. (Paul) Eckerle Patricia Anne (Paul) Eckerle, 70, of Eaton, OH passed away at Reid Health, Richmond, on June 14, 2024. She was born in New Castle on November 22, 1953, to Harold W. Paul and Helen L. (Paul) Clopp. Survivors include her sons, Chris (Staci) Lane, of Hagerstown and Steve (Marlene) Smith, of Cambridge City; step-daughter, Denise […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Wayland G. Isaacs Wayland G. “Butch” Isaacs, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, at Heritage House in Connersville. One of six children to Nathan and Isabelle Isaacs, Butch was born November 14, 1935, in McKee, Kentucky. On November 11, 1967, Wayland married the former Rita Ann Russell in Connersville. Mrs. Isaacs […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Brynda M. Walker Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Deborah L. Byrley Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Edward Joseph Leyes Edward J. “Ed” Leyes, 85, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born May 12, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Smith) Leyes.  Ed retired from Chrysler Corporation following 38 ½ years of service, where he […] — (Posted June 20, 2024)
Carl D. Bartels Carl D. Bartels, 61, of New Castle, passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Jack M. and Janet L. (Luellen) Bartels. Carl worked for the past 17 years at Grede Foundry […] — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Gina Hay Gina Suzanne Hay (Boyd) of Cambridge City, passed away peacefully at the age of 67, on Tuesday June 18th, 2024, in hospice care at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. A daughter of Harold and Betty “Chris” Boyd, she was born on August 30th, 1956. She was a beloved wife of 50 years to surviving husband, […] — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Jennifer Doss It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jennifer M. Doss, born on December 25, 1980, in Fort Knox, KY, who left us too soon on June 18, 2024. Jennifer was a pillar during her childhood in Ridgeville; and now, Modoc, Indiana, a place she embraced as her family home […] — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Cheryl Lynn Gibson On June 18, 2024 we lost our beloved sister, daughter, aunt and friend Cheryl Lynn Gibson at the age 64, from Cincinnati, OH. You never know how your life will influence the people in your life. Cheryl was quoted in a Christian book titled “If It Weren’t For us Christians There’d be a Lot More […] — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Terry Clyde France Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Friday, June 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Donald Lee Burke RICHMOND, Ind. – Donald Lee Burke, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Arbor Trace, Born February 6, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio to Jasper and Irene Harris Burke, Donald was a life-long resident of this community. He was a high school graduate and worked as a carpenter foreman. Donald was […] — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Glen Ward Lee Jr. Glen Ward Lee Jr., 78, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on June 7, 2024. Born in Indianapolis on March 31, 1945, to the late Dr. View full obituary — (Posted June 19, 2024)
Tracy Asberry Tracy Asberry, 58, of New Castle, passed away Sunday June 16, 2024 at his home. Memorial visitation for Tracy will be Monday June 24, 2024 at Rose City Funeral Home, 2011 Broad St, from 5:00 ~ 7:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Jerry L. Proffitt Jerry L. Proffitt, age 86, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born July 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Amos and Mary Alice Humphrey. Jerry loved her family with all her heart and always enjoyed feeding everyone, especially […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Linville Gray Linville Gray, 90, of Eaton, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born May 23, 1934 in London, Kentucky to the late Bryan and Sarah (Johnson) Gray. He retired from Dayton Flex/Baxter in 1996 where he worked as a plant controller for 27 years. He […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Doris Faye Hall Stapleton Doris Faye Hall Stapleton, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, was delivered into her Savior’s arms Monday, June 17, 2024, at Reid Health. Born April 7, 1938, in Seco, Kentucky, to Eston and Sadie Katherine Holbrook Hall, Doris has lived in this community more than 60 years. She was a job coach and worked at Richmond […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams Robert “Bob” Eugene Williams, 89, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born September 22, 1934 in Henry County to the late Clarence and Louise (Wilkinson) Williams.  Bob married Mary “Betty” Elizabeth England on August 31, 1956. He was drafted into the Army […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Joseph Thomas Burkhart Joseph Thomas Burkhart, 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his summer home in Connersville on Monday, June 17, 2024. A son of Herbert “Burkie” Burkhart and Martha Gates Burkhart, Joe was born August 30. 1942 in Brookville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1960. Joe served his country […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Vincent Lee Dilley Vincent Lee “Batman” Dilley, 66, of Connersville passed away June 14, 2024 at Caroleton Manor where he had been a resident for the past year. One of two children born to Roscoe and Evelyn Potts Dilley, he was born January 23, 1958 in Daviess County, Indiana. Vincent came to Residential CRF in 1990 and then […] — (Posted June 18, 2024)
Harold “Hank” Leroy Gray Harold “Hank” L. Gray, 80, of Mt. Summit passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born April 24, 1944 in New Castle to the late Elmer William Sr. and Mary Marcella (Hart) Gray. Hank was a loving family man and an all-around good guy. Hank retired from Dana Corporation following more than 30 years […] — (Posted June 17, 2024)
Charlotte L. Johnson Charlotte Louise Johnson, age 78 of Eaton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024 at her residence. Born on October 11, 1945 in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Alex “Bud” and Elsie (Morrison) Conley.  Charlotte worked hard her entire life raising 3 wonderful daughters, to […] — (Posted June 17, 2024)