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.
Thelma M Russell Thelma M. Russell 102 of Richmond passed away on June 6, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born December 2, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky View full obituary — (Posted June 10, 2024)
F. Jacqueline Holthouse Gainey Christensen Jacqueline “Jackie” Holthouse Gainey Christensen, age 97 of Richmond, passed away on June 8, 2024 at Friends Fellowship where she resided the past 21 years. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 29, 1926 to Siegfried J. and Helen (Pfeiffer) Holthouse. She was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church […] — (Posted June 9, 2024)
Carl E. Allen Carl Allen, 84, died following a brief illness on the evening of June 7, 2024 surrounded by many of his family members. Carl was born on August 25, 1939 and resided in Hagerstown since 1962. He was a 1957 graduate of Richmond High School, and attended Indiana University East and Ivy Tech. He served Hagerstown […] — (Posted June 9, 2024)
Toni L. Rhoten Toni L. Rhoten, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Community Hospital South following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1952 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Joanne (Ward) Tresatti. A graduate of Warren Central High School, Toni was an animal lover in general, but she adored […] — (Posted June 9, 2024)
Edna L. Baldwin Edna L. Baldwin died on June 7, 2024. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Friends may call from 11:000 P.M. to 1:00 View full obituary — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Kim A. Buckley Kim A. Buckley, age 66, of Eaton, Ohio was born on February 25th, 1958. She passed away on June 4th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved daughter of Darrell and Charlotte Baker.  Kim leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of […] — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Linda Lou Rogers Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Jaxson Denver Grubbs Jaxson Denver Grubbs, 14, born on November 24, 2009 in New Castle, IN passed away unexpectedly from a diving accident on June 6,2024. Loved and raised by Jenny Grubbs and Chuck Johnson, who survive.  Survivors also include biological father, Braden Grubbs; siblings, Taylor (Bryce) Pinkard, Makiya Grubbs, (Damion) and Kole Grubbs (Savannah) all of New […] — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Loy Renee` Turpin Loy Renee` Turpin, age 53, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her residence.  She was born April 16, 1971 in Dayton, OH.  She was a 1989 graduate of Eaton High School; she worked as an STNA (nurses aide) at several of the local nursing homes; was an avid collector of […] — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Barbara Jean Warner — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Mark R. Logan Mark R. Logan, 76, of Connersville, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Reid Health, Richmond. Mark was born April 19, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, a son of George Logan and Eleanor Hood and graduated high school with the class of 1966. On April 18, 1984, Mark married […] — (Posted June 8, 2024)
Betty June Houser Betty June Houser, 100, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at The Waters of Middletown. She was born May 30, 1924 in Losantville, IN to the late Joseph H. and Georgia D. (Johnson) Koons. Betty attended New Lisbon School and graduated from Mooreland High School. She married the love of her life, […] — (Posted June 7, 2024)
Brenda Radford Brenda Radford, age 73 passed away Thursday June 6, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 9, 1951 to Kenneth and Alma Goodson Merkamp. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of Centerville High School. She married her true love Jack Radford on August […] — (Posted June 7, 2024)
Teresa Maurine Bell Teresa M. Bell passed away peacefully at home, on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and sister after a short illness.   Born on December 10, 1944 to the late Robert E. Cline and Dorothy E. (Swoveland) Cline, she lived most of her life in Henry County with a Mooreland address. She […] — (Posted June 7, 2024)
Janet G. Walton Janet G. (Pruitt) Walton, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born on November 8, 1940 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Charles and Francis Pruitt.  She worked many years at the Register Herald and was Executive Secretary for the Preble […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Willard R. Brown RICHMOND, Ind. – Willard R. Brown, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died June 5, 2024, at his home. Willard was born July 1, 1940, in Clinton County, Kentucky in a rural community called Cartwright, Kentucky, a place he truly loved and considered his home throughout his entire life. His parents were Willard and Dorothy Emma […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Helen C. Hert RICHMOND, Ind. – Helen C. Hert, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, passed into the Lord’s arms Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Reid Health. Born December 29, 1930, in Middletown, PA., to John Lloyd and Nell Kramer, Helen met her husband, Dick, while he was stationed in the U.S. Air Force. They married on September 15, […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Joseph Duane Caldwell II Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted June 6, 2024)
William Joe Schuyler William Joe Schuyler, 55, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1969, Anderson, IN, a son of William Joseph Schuyler and Mary Louise (Lindsay) Schuyler. Bill Grew up in Lewisville and New Castle area and attended Tri […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Betty Jean Dickerson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Betty Jean Dickerson, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born April 26, 1932, in Whittier, California, to William Henry and Hazel Elsie Hanagan Smith, Betty moved here when she was in elementary school. She was a 1951 graduate of Centerville High School. Betty […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Evelyn Goodpaster Evelyn Jane (Hargis) Goodpaster, 91, of New Castle, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the night of June 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1933, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Samuel & Eunice (Johnson) Hargis. Jane loved Jesus and […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Ruth Jean Rowekamp Ruth Jean Rowekamp, 88, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Hamilton Hospice, Hamilton, Ohio. One of eight children of Abel and Maude Browning Feltner, Ruth was born on October 8, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky. She moved to Connersville as a teenager with her family. On August 16, 1957, Ruth married John Albert […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Gary Marcum Gary A. Marcum, 84, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday June 5 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Gary was the youngest son of the late Ruth L. and Oscar Marcum. He attended New Castle High School and took extreme pride in his years of serving the citizens of New Castle as a […] — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Georgia Ann Mullins Georgia Ann Mullins, age 79, went to Heaven on June 4, 2024. Georgia passed away due to Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. But, if View full obituary — (Posted June 6, 2024)
Rick Thomas “IN THIS LIFE, WE WILL NEVER BE TRULY APART, FOR WE GREW TO THE SAME BEAT OF OUR MOTHER’S HEART.” It is with great sorrow View full obituary — (Posted June 5, 2024)
Rita M. Beavers Rita M. Beavers, 93, of Spiceland passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born January 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Julia (O'Hare) Varty.A longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Rita enjoyed bird watching and had a particular fondness for bluebirds and hummingbirds. She also enjoyed gardening and […] — (Posted June 5, 2024)
Samuel Corrie Samuel “Sam” Corrie, 53 of New Castle, passed away Monday June 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. — (Posted June 5, 2024)
Barbara Reece Barbara A. Reece, 87, of Knightstown, Indiana passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana. She was born on April 14, 1937 in Nulltown, Indiana to James and Barbara Wolfe. She enjoyed making and selling pies and pumpkin rolls. bowling, fishing but especially spending time with her family.   Barbara […] — (Posted June 5, 2024)
Mildred Rose Mildred Rose of Boston, Massachusetts and Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 81. She was cherished by her View full obituary — (Posted June 5, 2024)
Anthony Lee Pitcher Anthony “Tony” Lee Pitcher, 58, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home in Indianapolis. One of three boys of Raymond and Doris Reeve Pitcher, Tony was born in Connersville on August 25, 1965 and graduated from Connersville High School. Travel was Tony’s passion, he enjoyed touring worldwide for both pleasure and his work […] — (Posted June 5, 2024)