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.
Mercedes “Mercie” Townsend Mercedes “Mercie” Townsend, age 80 of Richmond, IN passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 at Ambassador Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Seattle, Washington on September 4, 1943 to Michael S. Topley and Madeline Melago Topley. Mercie married David Townsend on July 17, 1965, in Holy Family Catholic Church in Richmond, […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Dollene America Jordan Dollene America Jordan, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at RoseBud Village while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ducktown, Tennessee on July 14, 1936 to Jerry and Rose (Trantham) Jones. Dollene was married to Keith Austin Jordan, who passed away in 1994. She retired from the former […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Dorothy Ann Amsden Dorothy Ann Amsden, 53, a resident of Anderson passed away May 5, 2024 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born December 30, 1970 in Madison County to the late Benjamin Elden and Fatima (Seleyman) Amsden.   An avid bowler, she bowled in several leagues through Special Olympics. Dorothy enjoyed swimming, especially at Prairie Reservoir. […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Ronald Lee Parker Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12 Noon, at The Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 480 West Eaton Pike, Richmond, Indiana, 47374. View full obituary — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Denise Chantel Sparks Denise Chantel Sparks, 50, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. One of three children of Margaret “Marti” (Mendell) Granger, Denise was born in Connersville on September 22, 1973 and graduated from Connersville High School the class of 1992. On July 11, 2005, Denise married Danny Sparks in Connersville. […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
JoAnn Schlehuser JoAnn (Mann) Schlehuser, 97 of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born on December 17, 1926 in Sulphur Springs, IN to the late Howard and Bernice Mann. JoAnn was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church as well as Eastern Star. […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Janice Kay Kahle Janice Kay (Gauker) Kahle passed away on May 7, 2024, after a long illness. Janice was born February 15, 1939, in New Castle, IN to View full obituary — (Posted May 8, 2024)
Janice R. Strahan RICHMOND, IN– Janice R. Strahan, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Courtyard. Born September 1, 1929, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Scott Benham and Beatrice Hall Benham, Janice lived in this community her whole life. She was a home maker and also worked at Hills Roses. Janice was […] — (Posted May 8, 2024)
William “Will” Clemmons William James Raymond “Will” Clemmons, 43, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 29, 1981, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of William Clemmons and Lou Ann (Smith) Kyle. Will enjoyed gaming and his gaming community of friends. He […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
David E. Thienel David E. Thienel, 81, of New Castle passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.   He was born July 30, 1942 in Shelton, Nebraska to the late Curtis and Barbara (Smith) Thienel. He was a graduate of Shelton High School in Shelton, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska in […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Linda E. Crabtree Linda E. Crabtree, age 74, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Nancy I. Lewis Nancy I. Lewis, 76, of Modoc, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in New Castle on July 31, 1947 to Charles F. Poindexter and Betty (Walls) Rains. She had resided in Ligonier before returning to the Modoc area several years ago. Nancy was a homemaker and babysitter. […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Larry R. Bergfield RICHMOND, IN– Larry R. Bergfield, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Reid Health. Born August 9, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lawrence and Hilda Hagar Bergfield, Larry lived in this community all of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 9th Infantry […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Joyce Ann Lacy Joyce Ann Lacy, 72, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1951 to the late Wallace and Mary Irene (Lewis) Fairchild.  Joyce was a Godly woman who loved her family above all. Her love for her family shown in all she lived […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Irvin Lee Bridgeford Irvin Lee Bridgeford, 75, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Kettering Health, Preble Campus with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Rawn H. and Thelma Emmaline “Emmie” (Patterson) Bridgeford. Irvin was a retired machine operator having worked at Westvaco […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Glenn McDermott Glenn W. McDermott 94 of Richmond died May 5, 2024. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. View full obituary — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Michael David Willhelm Michael David Willhelm, 66, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, May 5, 2024 at his home. One of six children of Edward Raymond and Mary Ann (Firsich) Willhelm, Michael was born in Connersville on May 30, 1957 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1975. Michael attended Ivy Tech and Indiana […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Lucille Caudle-King Lucille King-Caudle, 85, of Richmond, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born February 23, 1939, in Aglon, Kentucky to the late Robert & Gracie (Callahan) Brockman. Lucille was a member of the Full Gospel Chapel in Richmond. She married the love of her […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
Bruce Kent Cable Bruce Kent Cable, 72, of New Castle went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2024, while an impatient at AMG Hospital in Greenfield. He was born August 30, 1951, in New Castle a son of the late Earl and Mary (Scales) Cable. Bruce graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School […] — (Posted May 7, 2024)
James Edward Carr, Jr. James E. Carr, age 66, of Centerville, OH and formerly of Preble County, OH passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born December 16, 1957 in Kentucky to the late James Edward Sr and Elizabeth (Belcher) Carr.  He was U.S. Navy Veteran.  In addition to his parents, he was […] — (Posted May 6, 2024)
Betty L. Caldwell Betty L. Caldwell, age 81, of Eldorado, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, OH.  She was born April 14, 1943 to the late Carl and Esther Fitzwater.  She was a lifetime member of Lions International and Eaton Lions Club and Lewisburg Lions Club; was a member […] — (Posted May 6, 2024)
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)