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.
Richard Horn Richard Horn of Connersville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 62. Richard was View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Ivanna F. Pike Ivanna F. Pike, age 83, passed away at Reid Health on May 2, 2024. She was born January 9, 1941, the daughter of Adrian and View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Richard T. Decker Richard T. Decker, age 91 of Richmond, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Prospect Park, New Jersey on December 2, 1932, to Richard and Nancy Bos Decker. Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy, before his […] — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Joan Gail Surface Powell RICHMOND, IN– Joan Gail Surface Powell, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Friends Fellowship. Born May 21, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Gerald and Frances Surface, Joan lived all of her life in this community. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1956 and attended IU East. Joan […] — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Joan Kitterman Joan L. Kratzer-Kitterman age 88 formerly of Liberty, Indiana passed away on April 29th, 2024. She resided at the Knolls of Oxford since 2021. Joan View full obituary — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Belinda Marshall Belinda Marshall, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Elkhart, Indiana. A daughter of Richard Dale Linn and Lynn Harvey, Belinda was born on March 14, 1979 in Connersville and graduated from Crawford-Mosley High School in Panama City, Florida with the class of 1997. Returning to Connersville, Belinda earned her beautician license. […] — (Posted May 6, 2024)
George J. Anderson George J. Anderson, 97, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus, where he had resided for the past year. He was born in Grayson County, VA on February 2, 1927 to George M. and Ruth (Gordon) Anderson. He lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. He served with […] — (Posted May 4, 2024)
Jared Howlett Jared Edward Ray Howlett, 1, of New Castle, gained his angel wings on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born August 11, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Steven & Kimberleigh (Young) Howlett. — (Posted May 4, 2024)
Ivay Lorene Porter RICHMOND, Ind. – Ivay Lorene Porter, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Arbor Trace. Born June 6, 1941, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Hebert and Myrtle Hall Robinson, Ivay married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Porter in 1957. Together they raised six children, and […] — (Posted May 4, 2024)
Lois Mae Garber Lois Mae Garber of Eaton, Ohio was born June 15, 1934 to Lester and Elsie (Mohler) Fisher in Miami County, Ohio, where she spent her childhood.  She passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at her home.   Lois was married to Paul “Pete” Garber on August 16, 1952 at her […] — (Posted May 4, 2024)
Gerald O. Marcum Gerald O. Marcum, 62 of Richmond died May 1, 202r at Reid Health. He was born January 24, 1962, in Richmond to Robert and Ruby View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2024)
Mildred Bryant Mildred Bryant of Liberty, passed away on May 2, 2024, at her residence at the age of 92. Mildred was born in London, Kentucky on View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2024)
Paulette D. Christie Paulette D. Christie, 74, of Mooreland, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on January 12, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Paul Edward and Lesta Irene (Barlette) Pearson. Paulette loved playing bingo, attending the fair, listening to Elvis […] — (Posted May 3, 2024)
Sheila Joy Ripberger Sheila Joy Ripberger passed away at Hickory Creek in Connersville on May 1, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born in Connersville, IN View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2024)
James R. Auman James R. (Jim) Auman, 77, passed away on April 30 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born January 7, 1947, to the late View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2024)
Roy Vandivier Roy Vandivier, 80, of Milton, passed away at home on Wednesday May 1, 2024.  He was born in Rushville, Indiana on November 2, 1943 to Robert H. and Helen A. (Lawson) Vandivier.  Roy grew up in Milton, graduating from Milton High School in 1961 and later earned his Associates Degree from IU East.  He married […] — (Posted May 2, 2024)
M. Jean Blakley M. Jean Blakley, age 92, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. — (Posted May 2, 2024)
Verna Jean Lear Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2024)
William “Bill” Johnson William “Bill” Johnson, age 45, passed away on April 29,2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. Bill was born in Rushville, IN on June 22, 1978, View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2024)
Juanita R. Russell Juanita R. Russell, age 88, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Juanita was born in Brookville, IN. — (Posted May 2, 2024)
William Charles French William Charles French, 79, of Laurel passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident for six months. One of six children of Millard and Nancy Fields French, William was born in Laurel on February 27, 1945. William served his country in the United States Army […] — (Posted May 2, 2024)
Carlene Ann Stegall Carlene Ann Stegall, age 83, of Richmond, IN passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond.  She was born July 18, 1940 in Richmond to the late Carl Henry and Bessie Leona (Brown) Stegall.  She retired from the Finance Systems in Richmond, IN.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded […] — (Posted May 1, 2024)
Daniel Richard Fienning Dan Fienning was a lifelong avid fisherman. His nickname was “Bluegill” to his friends and family. Daniel Richard Fienning was born in Richmond Indiana on View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2024)
Mary Close GREENS FORK- Mary Ruth Close, 88, passed away early Tuesday morning April 30, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on March 11, 1936 in Seminary, Kentucky to the late Paul F. and Laura Mertie (Stone) Moles.   Ruth graduated from Hagerstown High School with the class of 1954. A longtime Wayne County […] — (Posted May 1, 2024)
Edith Margaret (Kersten) Johnson Edith (Kersten) Johnson, 93, a resident of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home. She was born March 22, 1931 in a farmhouse near Wheaton, Kansas to Jacob “Jake” and Christina (Hendricks) Kersten.   The family moved to Iowa in 1934. Edith graduated high school at Percival, Iowa. She […] — (Posted May 1, 2024)
Monty Dale Steelman Obituary pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2024)
Paul W. Booher Paul W. Booher 77 of Richmond passed away on April 29, 2024, after a long illness. He was born November 26, 1946, in West Manchester, View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2024)
David R. Crowe David R Crowe of Fortville, IN, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 surrounded by family at his bedside.  David was born July 12, 1945 in New Castle Indiana to Tommy and L. Rose (Shelton) Crowe.     David was a 1964 graduate of Chrysler High School in New Castle. He served honorably in the […] — (Posted April 30, 2024)
Anna Dean Maples Our mother, Anna Dean Maples, 89, of Richmond, IN. was welcomed home as she entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 28th while in the care of St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis She was born Dec 8, 1934, in Clay Co, TN, the daughter of Carvell and Odessa “Dessie” […] — (Posted April 30, 2024)
Patricia “Patty” A. Goodwin Patricia “Patty” A. Goodwin, 77, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born August 5, 1946 in New Castle to the late William and Helen (Hardacre) Fulton. Patty was a 1964 graduate of New Castle High School and later retired from the New Castle State Developmental Center following more than 20 […] — (Posted April 30, 2024)