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.
David Bertch David Bertch of Liberty, passed away on Friday April 12, 2024, at Majestic Care of Connersville at the age of 80. David was born in View full obituary — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Rita Ann Rich Rita Ann Rich, age 66, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence.  Born on January 29, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Richard G. & Areta Joyce (Miller) Wentz.   Rita graduated in 1978 from Eaton High School.   She then graduated from a Canine School and ran […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Glenda Farrell Clark Turner Glenda Farrell Clark Turner passed peacefully on April 12th, in her home in Bend, OR where she lived with her daughter, Glenda Therese, and her son-in-law, Jack McKenzie.   She was born on April 22, 1935 and would have been 89 years young. Glenda, the oldest daughter of Owen Lester Clark and Eura Elizabeth Guffey […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Paul D. Phillips Paul D. Phillips of Richmond, passed away on April 12, 2024 at Friends Fellowship. He was born to Leonard and Carrie Phillips on September 9, 1922 and lived here all of his life. He served in the US Air Corp from 1942-1945. Paul worked as an engineer for 36 years with Penn Central Railroad and […] — (Posted April 14, 2024)
Randall S. Johnson Randall S. Johnson, 73 of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton. Born September 20, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late James H. & Evelyn I. (Railsback) Johnson. Randall was a 1970 National Trail High School graduate. From 1970 to 1976 he served the Ohio National […] — (Posted April 14, 2024)
Kenny Dunaway PERSHING- Kenneth Dunaway’s journey in life came to an end on Friday afternoon April 12, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1959 to the late James and Nettie Dunaway in rural Cincinnati, Ohio.  Kenny is survived by his wife Chris; their children, Justin and Samantha Dunaway, Nicholas and Kendra Reed, Joshua Dunaway, Jeffery and […] — (Posted April 13, 2024)
William “Tiny” Orcutt William “Tiny” Orcutt, 83 of New Castle passed away on Friday April 12, 2023 at Henry Community Health. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted April 13, 2024)
Gene E. Smith Gene E. Smith, age 77 of Eaton, Ohio died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Gene was born on September 5, 1946, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of the late Guy E. & Virginia R. (Wheeler) Smith. He was a 1964 Jackson High School graduate, Business & Accounting associate degree from […] — (Posted April 13, 2024)
Lorena Sue Flora Lorena Sue Flora, age 83 of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on April 24, 1940, in Ingomar, OH to the late Wilbur Ware and Goldie Marie Campbell. Sue was a beloved retired cafeteria worker at Twin Valley Schools in West Alexandria. Throughout her life, […] — (Posted April 13, 2024)
Shirley Ann Collins RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley Ann Collins, age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel. Born March 17, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eliga Collins and Dorothy Falin Collins, Shirley was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Centerville High School. Shirley worked as a […] — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Terry W. Robinson Terry W. Robinson, 64, of Brookville and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Terry was born on June 3, 1959 in Connersville to J.B…. — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Marvon Lavale Ford Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Melissa J. Blevins Melissa Jo “Missy” Blevins, 49, of Richmond, died at her home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in Richmond on March 8, 1975 to Wayne, Sr. and Anita (Anderson) Loudy. She was a life long resident of Wayne County Survivors include her mother, Anita Loudy; 3 children, Tobby Blevins, Harley Blevins and Haley […] — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Marianne T. Clark RICHMOND, Ind. – Marianne T. Clark, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Friends Fellowship surrounded by family. Born January 13, 1940, in Payne, Ohio, to Bernard and Catherine Linder Gonya, Marianne lived in Richmond all her adult life. She worked as a nurse in Richmond for many years, retiring in […] — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Vina E. McClurg Vina E. McClurg, age 61, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024 at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born in Richmond on September 28, 1962 to Howard and Kay (Pullon) McClurg. Vina is a Centerville High School graduate, class of 1980. She leaves behind a son Jonathon Davis; stepson Tom (Alicia) Davis; mother Kay […] — (Posted April 12, 2024)
Gary L. Anderson Gary L. Anderson, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1943, New Castle, the only child of Max R. and Ellen M. (Shelley) Anderson. Gary was a 1961 graduate of New […] — (Posted April 11, 2024)
Gearldean Mancuso Gearldean (Jerri) Abrams Mancuso age 65, was called home on April 9th, 2024. Jerri was born on January 30th, 1959 to Robert Abrams and Ruby View full obituary — (Posted April 11, 2024)
William “Bill” Eugene Cordell Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – William “Bill” Eugene Cordell Sr., age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Reid Health, surrounded by family. Born August 21, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Cecil Herbert and Leona Irene Jennings Cordell, Bill was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1968 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted April 11, 2024)
James “Jim” Williams James “Jim” Williams, age 86, passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 21, 1938, to James and Althea Gregg Williams. His first job was in the late 1940s and early 1950s, passing papers for the Connersville News Examiner. In high school he worked at his father’s service […] — (Posted April 11, 2024)
Joyce Ann Young Joyce Ann Young (Luker) passed away at home surrounded by family on March 30, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 71, after a View full obituary — (Posted April 11, 2024)
Larry Parker    Larry Parker, 65, of Lynn, passed away on Monday, April 8, at Reid Health.    He was born Lawrence E. Parker on November 20, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana to Billy Leroy Parker, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hays Parker. Larry was a graduate of Northeastern High School.    From an early age, Larry worked at […] — (Posted April 11, 2024)
Robert Clay Robert Clay was born on October 1st, 1958, and passed away on March 20th, 2024. There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has View full obituary — (Posted April 11, 2024)
James “Jim” Peters James Finley Peters, 66, was born on September 6, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana to Finley and Maran Peters. Jim was a graduate of Centerville High School. He passed away from a battle with cancer at home surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, in Centerville, Indiana. Jim was married to Lisa (Groves) Peters on February […] — (Posted April 11, 2024)
Doris M. Smallwood Doris M. (Knox) Smallwood, 97, of New Paris, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on November 16, 1926 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Olis and Anna May (Hankey) Knox.Doris was a homemaker and lifelong caregiver to her husband, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Lance Monroe Pence Lance Monroe Pence, 53, of Hagerstown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Reid Hospital.  He was born May 10, 1970 in Henry County to Jerry and Patrica (Dick) Pence. Lance, a 1988 graduate of Hagerstown High School, pursued many careers until he found his passion for nursing by earning a Bachelor of Nursing degree […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Larry A. Price Larry Price, 81, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Muncie Estates Assisted Living. He was born on August 1, 1942, in Soldier, Kentucky, a son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Madden) Price. Larry graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1960. He married the love of […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Susanne Suttles Susanne Lamb Suttles, 83, of Cambridge City, Indiana passed away on Tuesday April 9 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.   Susanne was born in Rushville, IN on January 17, 1941 to the late Rodger Lamb and Anna Louise (Grist) Lamb. She graduated as a Milton Sharpshooter in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Catherine Dowling Catherine “Cathy” Dowling, age 95 of Muncie, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1928 in Muncie, IN, a daughter of the late Carlie Marvin and Mabel (Tomlinson) Langley. Cathy graduated from Muncie Central High School and later attended Ball State University. She worked for […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Donald Ray Elkins Donald Ray Elkins, 78, of Connersville, Indiana passed from this life on April 8, 2024 at Majestic Care Nursing Home, Connersville. Don was born April 2, 1946, in Dorton, Kentucky, the son of William (Bill) Elkins and Evelyn Holbrook Elkins and graduated from Dorton High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Clyde E. Stewart III    Clyde E. Stewart III, 57, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 7, at Rosebud Village.    He was born on May 25, 1966, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Lynne Marcella Campbell Roark. Clyde was a 1985 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. He served in the US Navy from 1985-90.    Clyde worked […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)