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.
Cora Jerling Cora Sue Jerling, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passe away on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Sue was born on March 4, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to Edward and Lee (McColley) Naum. She was a member of Sylvan Nook Church of Christ in Richmond and enjoyed spending time with her […] — (Posted April 17, 2024)
Dianna Howard Dianna “Dee” Howard, 68, of Connersville passed away Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born June 7, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana, one of three children of Michael and Linda Kelley Brandon and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1973. On […] — (Posted April 17, 2024)
Teresa Sue Farmer Teresa Sue Farmer, 66, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. One of four children of the late Ronald and Velda Lynch Hodson, Teresa was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 9, 1958 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1976. On April 29, 1978, […] — (Posted April 17, 2024)
Patsy Jo Baker Patsy Jo Baker, born on April 2nd,1950, in Richmond, IN, to her parents Clarence (Tom) and Joyce Baker. She lived a life filled with love, joy and worship surrounded by friends and family until her peaceful passing on April 14th at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Patsy was 74 years old. Patsy attended and graduated […] — (Posted April 16, 2024)
Linda “Kay” Phelps Linda “Kay” Phelps, 78, of New Castle passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Henry Community Health.  She was born July 5, 1945 in New Castle to the late William and Vonnie (Hurst) South.  Kay was a graduate of Knightstown High School and attended Ivy Tech.  She served as director of the Latch Key Program […] — (Posted April 16, 2024)
David E. Sloan RICHMOND, IN– David E. Sloan, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born March 17, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Wallace Edward and Beverly Jane Brown Sloan. He was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School and attended 4 years of college. David retired as a Master […] — (Posted April 16, 2024)
Lisa Marie Ryan Lisa Marie Ryan, 45, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, April 15, 2024, at Henry Community Health. She was born on December 3, 1978, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of the late Danny Dale Farlee. In 2002, Lisa graduated from Marion College School of Nursing in Indianapolis and worked as an RN […] — (Posted April 16, 2024)
Rhonda K. Smith Obituary Pending There are no public services. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted April 16, 2024)
Phillip Eugene Grimes Obituary Pending Services are private and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted April 16, 2024)
Carol Jean Gross Carol Jean Gross, of Liberty, received her angel wings on April 11, 2024 at the age of 59. Carol was born In Connersville, IN on View full obituary — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Roy Garrett Roy Garrett, age 62, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.  Born on August 5, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Lee Roy & Susie Alice (Hayes) Garrett.   He proudly served in the US Army from 1978 to 1985.   Preceded by his brothers, […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Terry Lee Ewing Terry Lee Ewing, 78, of Mount Summit passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 23, 1045 in Troy, Ohio to the late Lloyd Eugene and Dorothy Marie (Oswalt) Ewing. Terry's dedication to public service is evident through his roles as a volunteer fireman at the Mooreland […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Evelyn Joetta “Joe” (Powell) Blevins Joe Blevins, 78, of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2024. She was born October 1, 1945, in Lancaster, Kentucky View full obituary — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Rodney Ray Shultz Rodney Ray Shultz, 79, of rural New Castle, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home following a brief illness. He was born March 21, 1945, in Richmond, a son of the late Ray C. and Frances (Lamott) Shultz. A 1963 graduate of Hagerstown High School, Rodney was employed as a handyman, doing odd […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Vivian C. Whittle Vivian Cossett Whittle, 88 of New Castle passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on March 18, 1936 a daughter to the late Leo Dillard and Fleetie Mary (Piercy) Dishman. Vivian moved to New Castle in 1950 and attended New Castle Chrysler High School. […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Anya Lear Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Ian Patrick Boggs Ian Patrick Boggs, 20, of Connersville, Indiana departed from this earth on April 12, 2024. Ian was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 16, 2004, to Aaron and Tracy Hobbs Boggs. Ian graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 2022. While attending CHS, Ian maintained high academic honors. He also received his IT […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Deona Carol Bowman Deona “De-De” Carol Bowman, 50, of Connersville gained her wings and was reunited with her grandson early Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of five children of Harold and Carrol Bunch Bowman, Deona was born in Connersville on March 25, 1974. Deona was employed at Pizza King, Shell, and J & […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Thomas B. Jenkins Thomas B. Jenkins 90, of Richmond died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rosebud Village in Richmond. He was born September 16, 1933, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted April 15, 2024)
Gloria “Jeanne” Waddell Gloria “Jeanne” Waddell, 82, a resident of Glen Oaks Assisted Living in New Castle passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born November 2, 1941 in New Castle to the late Thomas and Louise (McCubbins) Langston. Jeanne was a 1960 graduate of Mt. […] — (Posted April 15, 2024)
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)