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.
James “Jim” Paul Merchant II James “Jim” Paul Merchant II, 79, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Springhurst Legacy Place in Greenfield. He was born October 18, 1944 in New Castle the son of James Paul and Vera (Brooks) Merchant. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Knightstown High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Curtis L. Johnson Curtis L. Johnson, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, OH on February 18, 2024. He was born September 4, 1932 in Alum Cave in Garner, KY son of the late Lee and Tisha (Hall) Johnson. Curtis was a loving husband, father, […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Dona May Finney Dona May Finney, 64, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born January 24, 1960 in New Castle to the late Charles and Dona May (Kendall) Wilkinson. A 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, Dona was employed as a cake decorator at Dairy Queen for many […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Paul Edward Haydon, Jr. Paul Edward Haydon, Jr., 57, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Kettering Health-Preble Campus. He was born on September 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Paul Edward Haydon, Sr. and Lazette Dianne (Jeffers) Smith. A graduate of Trotwood Madison High School, Paul enjoyed football, cornhole, darts and wolves.   […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Thomas Leroy Jones Sr. On Sunday, February 18, 2024, treasured husband, father, and grandfather Thomas Leroy Jones, Sr. entered the presence of his Savior and King. He was 84 years old. Tom was born on May 25, 1939, in Dayton, OH. He grew up in West Alexandria, OH, several of those years on the family farm. He is a […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Kelly Scott Bush Kelly Scott Bush, a resident of New Castle, was surrounded by family and friends as he entered his heavenly home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was fifty-five years old and fought a brave, two-year battle with cancer. Kelly decided to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2021, during a visit […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Jack I Turner Jack I. Turner, age 89, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born September 20, 1934, in Knightstown, Indiana to the late Tilman & Mayme (Snediger) Guffey. Graveside services for Jack will take place on Wednesday February 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM at South […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Jerome “Jerry” Keith Wissler RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerome “Jerry” Keith Wissler, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born February 24, 1932, in Richmond, Indiana, to Eldon and Thelma White Wissler, Jerry was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1950 graduate of Richmond High School. Jerry served proudly in the […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Rita J. Hilbert Rita J. McGunegill Hilbert, 92, of Cambridge City, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born near Losantville on November 9, 1931 to Frank and Flossie (Cougill) McGunegill and lived most of her life in the Cambridge City area. Rita was a 1949 graduate of Losantville High School. She attended […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Patricia Tribble Patricia J. Tribble, 81, of Connersville passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her residence.  One of three children of Robert and Betty Stunkard Tribble, Patricia was born in Brazil, Indiana on February 9, 1943 and graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1960. Patricia received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State College […] — (Posted February 19, 2024)
Norma Jean Russell    Norma Jean Russell was born June 30, 1930, to Paul & Mary (Harnish) Shockney in Union City, Indiana.    She graduated from Union City Westside High School in 1948. She attended Elkhart Business University and earned a Medical Secretary/Assistant degree in 1949. After graduation, she returned to Union City and worked for Dr. Robert […] — (Posted February 18, 2024)
Annie M. Harris OBITUARY AND ARRANGEMENTS PENDING View full obituary — (Posted February 18, 2024)
Dale W. Winn Dale W. Winn, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  He was born August 23, 1939 in Eaton.  Dale was a 1957 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran; and retired from the Kroger Company after 38 years of employment.  He […] — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Norman R. Fudge Norman R. Fudge, age 62, of New Paris, OH passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.  He was born May 22, 1961 in Dayton, OH.  Norman was a U.S. Army Veteran that served for three years.  After serving his country, Norman became an over the road truck driver for many years.  He was preceded in […] — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Sandra Jean Chasteen Sandra Jean Chasteen, also known as Sandy, passed from this life and stepped into the arms of her Lord on February 16, 2024, at the View full obituary — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Steven Michael Quisenberry Steven Michael Quisenberry, age 70, passed away at Reid Health on February 16, 2024. He was born September 11, 1953, the son of Carl and View full obituary — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Martha Ann Tucker Martha Ann Bickford Tucker, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, was welcomed home by Jesus on February 13, 2024. Having made Arbor Trace her home of the last seven years, Martha left this earth while under the care of Reid Hospital Hospice. Martha, one of twins, was born on December 28, 1944, in Anderson, IN, to […] — (Posted February 17, 2024)
James Edsel Reeves James Edsel Reeves passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2024, due to “complication of too many birthdays”. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Audre Reeves. James was raised in Greenfield, Indiana and graduated from Greenfield High School. He attended Indiana University and graduated with two degrees in Optometry. He then served in […] — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Michael Ervin Maines Michael E. Maines, age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in his New Paris, OH home surrounded by his favorite girls following a two-month battle with cancer. Mike was the third of six boys born to Marshall and Susanna Goss Maines on March 3, 1946 in Richmond, IN where he lived most of […] — (Posted February 17, 2024)
Laydee Maria Alvarez Laydee Maria Alvarez, 85, of New Castle, passed awat Thursday February 15, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born April 3, 1936 in Havana, Cuba to the late Demetrio & Caridad (Abreu) Menendez.  In following Laydee’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored to […] — (Posted February 16, 2024)
Linda Joan Pate VENICE, FL-Linda Joan “Jo” Pate, age 77, of Venice, Florida, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida. Born June 1, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Willie H. and Mary E. Balthis, Jo grew up in Richmond, Indiana, although she also spent some of her childhood in Virginia. She helped at […] — (Posted February 16, 2024)
Judith Ann Rich Judith Ann Huber Rich, 81, formerly of Liberty, IN passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She View full obituary — (Posted February 16, 2024)
Darrell Shepherd OGDEN – Darrell Shepherd, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born March 11th, 1957, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Beulah L. “Juel” (Caudill) Shepherd. Darrell attended Tri High School. A hard worker, Darrell retired from Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown in […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Linda K. Nicholson RICHMOND, Ind. – Linda K. Nicholson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born July 20, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, to Sylvester and Naomi Bender Kaiser, Linda lived in Richmond most of her life. She received her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Linda […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Stephen Paul Brown Stephen Paul Brown, 62, a resident of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born September 23, 1961 in New Castle to the late James Paul and Deanne (Rothrock) Brown. Steve was employed at Carvana and had previously owned a lawn mowing business. An auto enthusiast, […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Robert A. Sparks CENTERVILLE, IN– Robert A. Sparks, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 25, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Clayton and Betty Shawhan Sparks, Robert lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Centerville High School and worked at Wayne Works for 20 […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Betty M. Shearer Betty M. Shearer passed away at Reid Health on February 14th, 2024. She was born on January 28th, 2024, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of View full obituary — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Cynthia Diane “Cindy” Melton Cynthia Diane “Cindy” Melton, 72 of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home. She was born August 16, 1951 in Henry County to James and Vera (Ford) Swift. Cindy was a foster parent and helped raise many children. She worked as a foster grandparent with the Salvation Army and Westwood School. […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Gilbert Hill Gilbert Hill, 93, of College Corner passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, Ohio. He was born on View full obituary — (Posted February 15, 2024)
Margaret Marie Miller Margaret Marie Miller, 101, of Connersville, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, passed away at home early on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Robinson) Sneed. At the young age of 14, Margaret married Isaac Howard Engle. […] — (Posted February 15, 2024)