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.
Loren Russell Watson Loren Russell Watson, 70, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at Henry Community Health. He was born on February 23, 1955, in Batesville, IN to the late Robert L. Watson Sr. and Minnie (Summey) Watson. A 1974 graduate of Whitewater High School. After high school Loren served in the United States […] — (Posted May 23, 2025)
Marla Ann Myers Marla Ann Myers, 87, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her residence. A daughter of the late Carl W. and Gladis M. Sevier Brown. Marla was born on February 26, 1938, in Connersville, Indiana and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1956. On April 16, 1958, […] — (Posted May 23, 2025)
Joseph “Joe” Marlin Chance Joseph “Joe” Marlin Chance, age 71, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare on Thursday, May 22, 2015. He was born November 28, 1953, the son of View full obituary — (Posted May 23, 2025)
Phyllis Jean Hannon Phyllis Jean Hannon, 89, of New Castle passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana to the late George and Clara (McCaslin) Padgett. Phyllis was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Jeff Gordon. Phyllis also loved snow birding in Florida with her husband, Bill Hannon. […] — (Posted May 23, 2025)
Barbara Riggs Barbara J. Riggs, 86, of New Castle passed away May 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. She was born in New Castle, IN on March 3, 1939, to Leonard and Haiti Smith. Barb was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and was a homemaker. She raised her children, grandchildren […] — (Posted May 22, 2025)
Allen Carlin Allen Carlin, 59 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1966, in Connersville to Paul Eugene Carlin View full obituary — (Posted May 22, 2025)
Viola April Renee Capps Viola April Renee Capps, known to many as Mom, Sis, Grandma, and Mimi, passed away on May 18, 2025, surrounded by her children at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was 51 years old. Born on July 30, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Viola spent her life between Richmond and Indianapolis where she raised her […] — (Posted May 22, 2025)
Imogene Carlie Hensley Imogene Carlie Hensley, age 94, passed away at Reid Health on May 19, 2025. She was born March 5, 1931, the daughter of W.H. Van View full obituary — (Posted May 22, 2025)
James Robert “Jim” Anderson James Robert Anderson “Jim”, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Born on July 31, 1927, to Jacob View full obituary — (Posted May 22, 2025)
Barbara J. Kundtz RICHMOND, Ind. – Barbara Joann Kundtz, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Reid Health. Born November 12, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester Robert and Carolyn Shuminoff Coulter, Barbara lived in this area most of her life. She worked as a Registered Nurse. Barbara enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, and spending […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
David A. Rodgers Obituary for David A. Rodgers David Austin Rodgers, beloved father, brother, and respected community leader of Richmond, Indiana, passed peacefully on May 16, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Charles and Margaret Rodgers on August 2, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, David’s life was defined by dedication, warmth, and a generous spirit. A […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
David Francis Silvia RICHMOND, IN– David Francis Silvia 71, entered into the presence of Jesus May 21, 2025. Dave was a faithful servant of the Lord and served Him from an early age. He served as a pastor, Bible teacher and ultimately a Network Administrator and computer programmer for Nucor Steel in Crawfordsville. Dave loved God, his family […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
John H. Ankrom John H. Ankrom, 93, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025 at the home of his daughter, Brenda and Bruce Orr. He was born January 13, 1932 in Henry County to the late Walter and Harriett (Raffensbarger) Ankrom. John was a veteran of the US Army serving […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
Mary Stone Mary Stone, 103, of New Castle, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at her son’s home in Connersville. She was born May 21, 1921, in Bath County, Kentucky, and a daughter of Fant and Sarah B. (Atchison) Razor. A resident of Henry County most of her life, Mary graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in […] — (Posted May 21, 2025)
Letha Ovalene “Gertie” Poore Letha Ovalene “Gertie” Poore, 96, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Raintree Square. She was born on December 26, 1928, in Albany, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Cameron Aubrey and Goldie Lee (Thomas) Irwin. Letha married Porter Nolan Poore in […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Gerald K. “Jerry” Ponder Gerald K “Jerry” Ponder, 84, of Richmond, went home peacefully to be with the LORD on May 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Marjorie Lou DeGarmo Marjorie Lou DeGarmo, age 93, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Sunday, May18, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born November 19, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Lawrence William and Gladys Marie Gantt.  Marjorie was an excellent mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, painting and making crafts. She […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Thomas Joseph Toschlog CENTERVILLE, IN– Thomas Joseph Toschlog, age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Ambassador Healthcare with his sister, Marianne by his side. after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1949, in Richmond, to Harold Louis and Anna Barbara Ryan Toschlog, Tom lived in this community all of his […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
George Martin Goodemote George Martin Goodemote, 79, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at Foundations in New Paris. Born on March 23, 1946 in Lafayette, Indiana, he was the son of the late John E. and Norma Jean (Burnett) Goodemote. He had two Brothers: John E. Goodemote, II and Ralph Goodemote and his family […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
James Harrison Manis CENTERVILLE, IN– James Harrison Manis, age 57, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home. Born March 21, 1968, in Muncie, Indiana, to Carl J. and Karen Sue Oler Manis Jr., James lived in this community all of his life. He attended Hagerstown Schools and worked for ITD Engineering. James enjoyed working […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Charles M. Eddings Charles M. Eddings, 82, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, May 19, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Charles and Geneva Louise (Cook) Eddings. Charles served in the US Marine Corps and then […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Charles Ruhl Charles R. Ruhl, 87, of Richmond, passed away May 19, 2025, at the Willows of Richmond. He was born September 20, 1937, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Kha’lonii Hunt Kha’lonii Hunt, passed away at Reid Health on May 18, 2025. She was born December 18, 2024, the daughter of Cierrra Caplinger and Da’Markus Hunt, View full obituary — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Sandra Dean Faul Sandra Dean “Granny” Faul, 84, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Kettering Health, Kettering, Ohio. Born on February 3, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Mary H. (Young) Faul. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Brother: Raymond […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Jere Dillard Jere Dillard, 78, of Connersville, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, May 19, 2025, at his residence.  All services will be held at Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory, 1901 SE US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34429. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com. — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Wanda L. Russell Wanda L. Russell, 75, of Linton, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born October 25, 1949, in Kankakee, IL to James F. and Georgia (Axel) Slover. Wanda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She watched her grandchildren, enjoyed word search and crossword puzzles. Wanda […] — (Posted May 20, 2025)
Debra K. Edelman RICHMOND, Ind. – Debra K. Edelman, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the State Dock Marina in Jamestown, Kentucky. Born June 8, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, Debra had lived in Indiana since 1948. She and her late husband Jack, owned many businesses, including the Recycling Center Inc. in […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Brandon Lowder STRAUGHN-  Brandon Byron Lowder, 49, passed away Saturday afternoon May 17, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.   Brandon was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 1, 1975.  He lived all his life in Henry County and grew up in the New Lisbon community and was a member of the New Lisbon Christian Church.  Brandon […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Delores K. Guffey Delores K. Guffey, 92, of Cambridge City passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. She was born December 19, 1932 in New Castle to the late William Horace and Zola K. (Werking) Shipley. Delores was employed at Richmond Casting for 12 years. She then went on to work for Ambassador Nursing […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)
Michael Lee Fleenor Michael Lee Fleenor, 68, of Glenwood, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Christ Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio. A son of Bill and Aldean Fleenor, Michael was born December 16, 1956, in Rushville. A member of Orange Christian Church, Michael was known as a jack of all trades and was skillfully talented in his […] — (Posted May 19, 2025)