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.
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)
Denny Adams Denny Adams of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 67. He was born January 6, 1957 in Connersville, IN, View full obituary — (Posted March 8, 2024)
Linda L. Corder RICHMOND, Ind. – Linda L. Corder was born January 23, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana to Donald L. and Sarah E. Moore. Linda passed away March 4, 2024, from complications of Vascular Dementia. Her children and friend, Cathy, were by her side as she went to her next journey. Linda was a resident at Arbor Trace […] — (Posted March 8, 2024)
John Young John E. Young, 87, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born on December 30, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Bevil and Stella Mae (Rymer) Young. Services: 2:00 pm Monday, March 11, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial: South Mound […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Rev. Jeremy Willard Baker Jeremy Willard Baker, 48, of Greensburg, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024, at home. He was born on February 13, 1976, in Greensburg, Indiana, a son of Willard M. and Jeannetta (Fletcher) Baker. Jeremy attended North Decatur Elementary, Clarksburg Covenant, and graduated as Valedictorian from Victory Academy in […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Ginny Lynn Cooley-Halcomb Ginny Lynn Hood Cooley Holcomb, 67, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Majestic Care, Connersville. One of five children of Ellis Elbert and Marylou McClellan Hood, Ginny was born in Fayette County, Indiana on November 19, 1956. On July 9, 2016, Ginny married Johnny Ray Holcomb, the love of her life. Mr. […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Jan Painter Jan Painter, 66, of Mooreland passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Hickory Creek in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1957 in New Castle to the late Donald and Jessie (Newcome) Strother. She was a 1975 Blue River High School graduate. Jan worked as a secretary at Blue River Elementary, she […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Margaret “Peggy” Henderson Margaret “Peggy” Henderson, a beloved member of the Greenfield and New Castle community’s, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 92 at the Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on November 13, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ida (Miller) Phelps. After […] — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Thomas Dwayne Pugh Thomas Dwayne Pugh 81 of Richmond passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home after a long illness. He was born December 4, 1942, View full obituary — (Posted March 7, 2024)
Phyllis Brock Phyllis Ann Brock passed away on March 5, 2024 at Whitewater Commons in Liberty at the age of 74. Phyllis was born on December 16, View full obituary — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Amal Awad Hines Amal Awad Hines, 63, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, March 3 2024 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. One of eight children of Awad and Widad Fakhoury, Amal was born in Amon, Jordan on November 28, 1960 and graduated from Claremont High School, Claremont, California. Survivors include seven siblings, Hanni, Hirsham, Haitham, Hashem, […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Sherry E. Bell Sherry E. Bell, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness.  She was born September 22, 1935 in Preble County to the late Elmer and Effa (McDivitt) Grimme.  Sherry was a 1953 graduate of Dixon High School, Israel Township.  She attended the Eaton Community […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Samuel J. Ridge RICHMOND, IN– Samuel J. Ridge, age 99, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born June 1, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana, to Samuel E. and Rose M. Johnson Ridge, Sam was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Kiwanis Club of Richmond. […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Peyton Gilpin Peyton Gilpin, 22, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 24, 2001 in Middletown, Ohio. Peyton was a 2020 graduate of Eaton High School and had been employed at Blue Beacon in New Paris. He was an avid lover of ATV’s, dirt bikes, cars, and trucks. He […] — (Posted March 6, 2024)
Brannon Lee Velie Brannon Lee Velie, 46, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born January 19, 1978 in Mobile, AL, a son of the late Larry Velie and Terry (Kemp). Brannon graduated high school through the Job Corps, and was a welder by trade. He was an avid collector of baseball cards […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Rollin E. ” Rocky” Cline Rollin (Rocky) Edward Cline June 27, 1946 – March 3, 2024. Rocky, 77, a native of Henry County passed away on March 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his children at his side. Rocky, as he was affectionately known, had a fulfilling career at Chrysler Corp. He was a dedicated employee who […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Carmelita Julian Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit at View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Richard “Dickie” West RICHMOND, IN– Richard “Dickie” West, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home. Born September 21, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana to John Cloyd and Mabel Irene Pfoutz West, Dickie lived all of his life in this community. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp., serving in the Korean […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Jerry L. Lane aka “Tool”    Jerry Lee Lane, aka “Tool”, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday evening, March 1, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.    Jerry was born in Winchester, Indiana on January 28, 1952 to Ralph Edwin & Martha Verda Williams Lane. Growing up, Jerry was active in 4-H. He was a 1971 graduate of Northeastern […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Vickie Sue Rigney Vickie Sue Rigney, 81, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1942 in New Castle, daughter of the late Ora Clinton Adams and Martha Pauline (Pollard) Adams Allen. Vickie graduated from Chrysler High School in 1960. She […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Franklin Shank CAMBRIDGE CITY – Franklin Shank, 64, of Cambridge City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home, early Tuesday morning March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Robert and Barbara (Christian) Shank. Franklin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978 and […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)
Robert V. Chamness RICHMOND, IN– Robert V. Chamness, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born September 27, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Verlin and Esther Mae Farr Chamness, Bob lived all of his life in this community. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Bob […] — (Posted March 5, 2024)