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.
Carolyn Sue Carter Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Friday, March 15, 2024, at 12 Noon. Family and friends may visit Friday View full obituary — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Michael D. Cochran Michael D. Cochran, age 53 of Eaton, Ohio died Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He had been employed at Rinehart’s Lawn Care Service and was a wonderful father and papaw.   Michael was born on May 27, 1970, in Montgomery County, Ohio. He was the son of the late William D. & Helen […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Patricia “Pat” Workman Patricia “Pat” Workman, 87, of New Castle passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Louise, West Virginia to the late Charles Tamburin and Catherine (Matusavage) Miller. She was a bus driver for New Hope for several years. Pat also worked at the school […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Nina Gail Sims Nina Gail Sims, 70, of Connersville passed away Monday afternoon, March 11, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond after battling several illnesses for many years. One of seven children of Paul Plummer and Loretta Mae Bastin Wildridge, Nina was born in Connersville on July 18, 1953. She was employed at J and J Packing for 12 […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Clifford Darrell Friend Clifford “Darrell” Friend, 83, of Connersville, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Reid Health Hospice, Richmond, Indiana where he was a patient for eight days. Prior to his death Darrell had been a resident of Autumn Trace in Connersville since November 2023. Darrell was born in McDermott, Ohio on November 24, 1940, to Clifford […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Louise Hayes Louise Hayes of Connersville, passed away on Monday March 4, 2024 at the age of 85. Louise was born in Rushville, Indiana on November 21, View full obituary — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Bonnie Carr Bonnie (Drake) Carr, age 89, formerly of Camden, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Florida. Born on October 6, 1934 in Campton, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Malvera (Oliver) Drake. Bonnie was the third youngest of twelve siblings. Bonnie retired from General Motors in 1987, where she was extremely […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Robert “Bob” Ray Mallett Robert “Bob” Ray Mallett (age 88) passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Ind. on March 8, 2024 following several months of declining health. Born March 3, 1936 in Vincennes, Ind. to Hubert Don Mallett and Evelyn Young Mallett Snow, Bob attended Lincoln High School in Vincennes before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Donald Penning Donald William Penning, 84, of New Castle, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born August 23, 1939 in Oakland, California to the late Malvina R. Hidalgo and Charles J. Penning Jr. He was raised in Oakland, California where he attended elementary school and Jr. High School. He was a welder. As […] — (Posted March 12, 2024)
Marilyn June Duvall Marilyn June (Carr) Gross-Duvall, 96, of New Castle passed away Monday, March, 11, 2024 at her home. She was born June 29, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Emmett and Marie (Burke) Carr. She attended St. Matthews, Our Lady of Angels Providence Catholic Girls School. Marilyn retired from Marsh supermarket after 35 years of service. She […] — (Posted March 11, 2024)
William James Lewis William J. Lewis, 81 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on April 16, 1942 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William D. & Eva (Ryman) Lewis.Bill was a self-employed truck driver. He was a graduate of the Upper Dublin High School in Montgomery County, […] — (Posted March 11, 2024)
Jonathan Pike Jonathan Pike, 45 of Liberty passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1979 in Richmond to John Pike and View full obituary — (Posted March 11, 2024)
Charles Brookshire Charles Brookshire, 83, of New Castle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. He was born April 9, 1940, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Benny Brookshire & Hilma (Lassen) Brookshire. Charles was a wonderful soul who loved the small things in life. He was a […] — (Posted March 11, 2024)
Robert Leon Rehmel RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Leon Rehmel, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born February 1, 1934, in Blackhawk, Indiana, to Carl Robert and Dollie Kittle Rehmel, Bob had lived in this area since 1960. He graduated from Pimento High School in 1952, received his bachelor’s degree from […] — (Posted March 11, 2024)
Cheryl “Sherry” Fohl Cheryl “Sherry” Fohl, age 65, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. — (Posted March 11, 2024)
Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Dowler RICHMOND, Ind. – Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Dowler, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Reid Health. Born September 10, 1937, in Lynn, Indiana, to Kenneth Loyd and Martha Marie Kees Jennings, Jackie was a life-long resident of this area. She enjoyed reading and in their younger years, she and Jack belonged […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)
Anthony Ray Wallen Anthony (Tony) Ray Wallen, 59, of Mooreland passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. He was born February 4th, 1965, in Henry County, Indiana to Willie and the late Patricia Wallen. Tony attained his GED in New Castle in 1992. He loved building and working with his hands. Tony was very […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)
Barbara McDowell Barbara Jean McDowell, 96, of New Castle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Willows of New Castle. She was born June 23, 1927, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Eugene M & Virginia (Kelly) Lowery. Barbara was a wonderful soul who loved the small things in […] — (Posted March 10, 2024)
Phyllis Jean Shafer Phyllis Jean Shafer, 68, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond following an extended illness. She was born February 8, 1956 in Winchester, a daughter of the late Marion and Dorothy (Smith) Craig. A 1974 graduate of Hagerstown High School, Phyllis was active in her community. She was […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)
Matthew K. Patterson Matthew K. Patterson, 53, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, March 7, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1971, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Jimmie Patterson and Deborah (Medler) Matthews. Matt graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1989. He earned an associate degree in criminology at Lake Michigan College in […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)
Preston Miller Preston Eugene Miller, 85, of Richmond went to be with the Lord in the evening hours on Friday March 8th, 2024, in New Castle, Indiana. Preston was born in Richmond, Indiana, on August 17th, 1938, to the late William Preston and Zella Hildreth (Tucker) Miller. He grew up in the Richmond community most of his […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)
Roger Dale Strange RICHMOND, Ind. – Roger Dale Strange, age 61, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at IU Ball Memorial AMG Specialty Hospital of Muncie, Indiana. Born April 23, 1962, in Clay City, Kentucky, to Robert Strange and Susan Smalley Strange Powell, Roger lived in Richmond for the last 30 years. He was a graduate […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)
Pauline Snyder CENTERVILLE- Pauline Snyder, 103, passed away Thursday morning March 7, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Stern) Summan, Pauline was born in Peppertown, Indiana on October 23, 1920. Pauline and her family moved to the Bentonville community where she graduated high school.  Pauline married Lester Snyder […] — (Posted March 9, 2024)
Donald P. Hilbert Donald Paul Hilbert, 89, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Reid Health, following a brief illness. He was born in North Vernon, IN on December 15, 1934 to James and Estella (Thompson) Hilbert. He lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. Don was a 1952 graduate of Hagerstown High School and […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Dennis Lynn Springer Dennis Springer, age 72, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born November 23, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Norman & Ethel (Turner) Springer. Dennis lived his life to the fullest and could say “I did my best”. He was a […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Maria Olympia Kirkendall Maria Olympia Kirkendall, age 92, of Liberty, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 7, 2024, while she was a resident at Whitewater Commons View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Jeffrey Scott Wuertemberger Obituary Pending Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Charmagne Ann Amyx Charmagne Ann Amyx, 90, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Connersville. One of four children of William Mayfield and Louise Ann Hauri Wilkinson, Charmagne was born in Connersville on October 27, 1933 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1952. On […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Barbara Jean Wentz Barbara J. Wentz, 96, of Connersville passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2024 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of four children of Jesse and Nondas Voiles Bills, Barbara was born in Greensburg, Indiana on July 16, 1927 and graduated from Connersville High School. On April 20, 1947, Barbara married Norman Wentz in East Side […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Don Beach Don Beach, age 78, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born July 13, 1945, in Byrdstown, TN to the late Harlan Beach & Gliston (McKinney) Wilkinson. In honoring Don’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)