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.
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)
John Cregar John Cregar, 83, of Laurel passed away Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024 at his home. One of twelve children of Alex and Enno Moon Cregar, John was born on October 13, 1940. On July 30, 1965 John married the love of his life, Belva Sue Linville. Mrs. Cregar passed away on January 24, 2001. John […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Holly R. Van Meter Holly R. Van Meter, 76, of Carthage passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Willows of New Castle.  She was born April 18, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to the late Ernest and Peggy (Berger) Hinterman.  A pastor’s wife, Holly was a registered nurse and worked as head of ICU at Hancock Regional Hospital in […] — (Posted April 10, 2024)
Robert L. “Bob” Ross Robert L. “Bob” Ross age 77 of Williamsburg died April 9, 2024, at Reid Health after an extended illness. He was born February 24, 1947, View full obituary — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Joyce “Ann” Curtis Joyce "Ann" Curtis, 86, of Springport passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at her residence. A complete obituary will be posted once available. Services will at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Chaplain Phil Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Visitation will […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
M. Joyce Kidd M. Joyce Kidd passed away on Friday April 5, 2024. Joyce was born on August 18, 1939 in Albany, Kentucky to George and Ruby (Smith) Dowell. She was a graduate of New Castle Indiana High School, class of 1957. She graduated from Holy Cross School of Nursing as an RN in 1963. Joyce spent her […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Andi Eakins BENTONVILLE- Andrea “Andi” Lynn Eakins, 54, of Bentonville, Indiana, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024. Andi was born January 3, 1970, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Larry and Becky Gray. She grew up in Denver, Indiana and was a graduate of North Miami High School with the class of 1988. She met Dennis Eakins of […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Barbara A. Baer Barbara Ann Baer, of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was the daughter of George Robert Baer Sr. and Mary Margaret (Newkirk) Baer of Hagerstown, Indiana. Her education included primary grades at Hagerstown, Hagerstown High School class of 1964, her undergraduate at Columbus College Georgia, and her […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Janice S. Mulcahey Janice S. Mulcahey, age 91, of Camden, OH passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born July 8, 1932 in Hamilton County, OH to the late Howard and Adraine Pennington.  Janice was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Camden and was an active volunteer at the […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Charles Eugene Jewett Sr. RICHMOND, IN– Charles Eugene Jewett Sr., age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Brickyard-Golden Rule Nursing Home. Born February 28, 1938, in Harriman, TN to Arthur Jewett and Wilma Bagwell Ramsey, Charles lived most of his life in this community. He was a high school graduate and U. S. Navy veteran. […] — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Gregg Laswell Gregg W. Laswell, 48, Died unexpectedly April 3, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on October 20,1975, the son of Glen W. Laswell and View full obituary — (Posted April 9, 2024)
Robert V. Frank Robert V. Frank passed away April 8, 2024, at Vancrest in Eaton, OH.   Born on August 1, 1936 in Portland, IN to Ralph and Verlyn (Buckmaster) Frank.  Robert is survived by his wife, June (Sheller), brothers Eugene and Richard Frank, daughters Betsy (Richard) McCloud and Belinda Frank and sons Bret (Karen), Bruce (Michelle) and […] — (Posted April 8, 2024)
Jerry Keith Irwin Jerry Keith Irwin, born on September 9, 1937, in Cambridge City, IN, to his loving parents John A. and Dorothy L. Irwin. He lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends until his peaceful passing on April 5, 2024, in Richmond, IN. Jerry was a true American patriot, serving in the Army and bravely […] — (Posted April 8, 2024)
Gene R. Catron Gene R. Catron, 86, of New Castle, formerly of Mooreland, received his wish and was peacefully called home to Heaven on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, at Henry Community Health, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 7, 1937, in Monticello, Kentucky, a son of the late Sherman and Bonnie (Atkinson) Catron. […] — (Posted April 8, 2024)