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.
Suellen Melton NEW CASTLE-Suellen Marie Melton, 38, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday January 26th, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep. Suellen was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up any room. She was born January 9th, 1986, in New Castle to […] — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Kim Whiteley HAGERSTOWN- Kim Edward Whiteley, 72, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana, on Friday January 26th, 2024. Kim was born on May 7th, 1951, in Harvey, Illinois, to the late Ward A. and Opal Catherine (Feiock) Whiteley. He was raised and graduated high school from Tinley Park High School with the class of 1969. […] — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Larry Clement Day LYNN, Ind. – Larry Clement Day, age 85, of Lynn, Indiana, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born February 3, 1938, in Williamsburg, Indiana, to Claude M. and Nancy M. Weatherly Day, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He graduated from Williamsburg High School. Larry was a welder at […] — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Christopher D. Rowe Connersville native Christopher D. Rowe, 61, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his residence. Chris was born on March 13, 1962, to the late Joseph E. and Linda Lane Rowe. He attended Connersville… — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Timothy Allen Webb RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy Allen Webb Sr., age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 25, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana, to Richard and Juanita Mercer Webb, Tim was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a machine operator at Dana and retired from there. While at Dana, he […] — (Posted January 28, 2024)
Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr., age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home. Born December 22, 1943, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Charles G. and Louise Stephens Pollitt, Gerald lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of Mays High School and […] — (Posted January 28, 2024)
David Clarke Hinshaw RICHMOND, Ind. – David Clarke Hinshaw, age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Reid Health after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 2, 1966, in Richmond, Indiana, to Rodney Clarke and Lynda S. Hinshaw, David was a life-long resident of Richmond. He completed his education at Richmond High School. […] — (Posted January 27, 2024)
Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Gerald Dean Pollitt Sr., age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home. Born December 22, 1943, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Charles G. and Louise Stephens Pollitt, Gerald lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of Mays High School and […] — (Posted January 27, 2024)
Joan Ray Critser Joan Ray Critser, 81, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, on her 81st birthday at Glen Oaks Health Campus following an extended illness. She was born January 25, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John J. and Bertha (Burden) Ray. A 1961 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School, Joan was Office […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Robert G. Stoner EATON, OH – Robert G. Stoner, age 84, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Facility. Born February 13, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, to Lloyd and Vivian Lemon Stoner, Bob graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University, was a member of ATO, sang in the IU Singing […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Sadia Hodgkins Obituary and arrangements pending View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
William Juel Pearson Sr. IN– William Juel Pearson Sr., age 74, of Connersville, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born February 19, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, to JD and Betty Woolums Pearson, he lived most of his life in the Union County area. He worked for […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Carol Sue White Carol Sue (Gibbs) White, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana.  Born on December 8, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Willard & Kathryn (Phenis) Gibbs.    Carol had worked at the family business of White’s Home Improvement in Richmond, Indiana for many years […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Alvin “Al” Sparks Alvin “Al” Sparks of Richmond went home to the Lord on January 15, 2024 at age 89. Al was born to Glenn and Goldie Sparks View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Jimmie L. Bumbalough Jimmie L. Bumbalough Sr., 81, born in Sparta Tennessee to Willie Herbert Bumbalough and Lela Mae (Demps) Bumbalough on May 16th, 1942, passed away peacefully View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Moore, 83, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 24th at Community Hospital in Anderson surrounded by family. He was born February 10, 1940 in Anderson to Wayne H. and Florence (Rector) Moore and grew up in the Markleville community. He was a graduate of Markleville High School, […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Early C Hall Early C. Hall, age 77, of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at St Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born September 11, 1946, in Coeburn, Virginia to the late Emory & Gertrude (Sands) Hall. Early loved life and lived it to its fullest. He was an avid mushroom hunter and fisherman. […] — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Linda Cox Linda Cox, 65, of Connersville passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She was raised in Richmond by her parents Clyde and Rev. Sylvia Young. She View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2024)
Janice Robinson HAGERSTOWN- Janice Elaine Robinson, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Hagerstown, Tuesday morning, January 23rd, 2024. Janice was born at home in Cambridge City on December 23rd, 1938, to the late Howard and Hazel (Coleman) Brandenburg. Janice grew up in Cambridge City and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Josinah Adkins Josinah Adkins, 76 of New Castle, passed away Thursday January 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Logan L. Hockett PENDING ARRANGMENTS View full obituary — (Posted January 25, 2024)
John Edward Tussey John Edward Tussey, age 68 of New Paris, Ohio passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born May 7, 1955 in Franklin County, IN son of the late Fred Tussey Sr. and Sylvia (Elliott) Tussey. Johnny was a talented artist and woodworker. He loved music, cooking, and gardening. He proudly served his country in […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Margaret A. Buroker Margaret A. Buroker, age 88 of Richmond, Indiana died Monday January 22, 2024, at Reid Hospital. She was born in Preble County, Ohio on December 19, 1935, to Raymond and Harriet Faucett and graduated from Richmond High School. Margaret married Malcolm Buroker on June 12, 1955, in the Richmond Church of the Brethren. She attended […] — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Javonta Tyrell Jones Javonta Tyrell Jones, 30, of Muncie, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. OBITUARY AND ARRANGMENTS View full obituary — (Posted January 25, 2024)
Robert L. Graves OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Xyaire J. Wilson OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Dolores Puckett DUBLIN-  Dolores Elaine Puckett, 85, passed away Tuesday morning January 23, 2024 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. The only child of the late Albert and Irene (Heibeck) Poske, Dolores was born in Connersville, Indiana on September 1, 1938.  She was raised in the Connersville community and graduated from high school there.    Dolores married the […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Linda Kay Reeves Obituary Pending A private Celebration of her Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Trudy Webb RICHMOND, IN– Trudy Webb, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born August 28, 1932, in Berea, Kentucky, to Clarence and Mattie Thacker Abrams, Trudy lived most of her life in this community. She was co-owner of Webb & Associates with her husband, Orville. Trudy was also a […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)
Phyllis Jean Hagy RICHMOND, IN– Phyllis Jean Hagy, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Reid Health. Born December 3, 1933, in Mendola, Virginia to James and Ada Ruth Mae Smith Fleenor, Phyllis lived most of her life in this area. Phyllis enjoyed being a homemaker and loved watching game shows and working on […] — (Posted January 24, 2024)