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 S. Ridge IN– Carolyn S. Ridge, age 94, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died February 1, 2024, at Reid Health. Born in Greens Fork, Indiana, to George and Carol Breen Turner, Carolyn lived all of her life in this community. She worked as an RN at Reid Hospital for 25 years and also Friends Fellowship Community for 12 […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Gloria Mae Monrgomery Gloria Mae Montgomery, 86, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Waters of New Castle. She was born March 25, 1937 in New Castle to the late George W. and Bertha L. (Butler) Shelton. Gloria received her GED from New Castle High School was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Stanley Wayne Bowling Stanley “Wayne” Bowling, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Wayne was born September 25, 1943 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Mark and Grace Johnson Bowling and graduated from Connersville High School. He then went on to work for several local employers before retiring from Dresser Roots […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Carolyn Sue Reynolds Carolyn Sue Thompson-Reynolds was born on November 30, 1936, in Owingsville, Kentucky to Audrey Faye Goodpaster and John Arnold Goodpaster. On January 24, 2024, at View full obituary — (Posted February 2, 2024)
John D. Blankenship ¬¬John David Blankenship, 64, of Centerville, passed away at home on January 31, 2024. John was born on February 7, 1959 in New Castle, Indiana to Olive Pauline Little and John Frank Blankenship. He attended The First Baptist Church in Hagerstown, where he was saved and baptized in 1972. He was a proud Hagerstown Tiger […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Julie A Fahl Julie A. Fahl, 54, of Connersville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at University Hospital, Indianapolis. A daughter of Charles Walter Danzer and Connie Lynn Bright, Julie was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on December 10, 1969 and graduated from Muskego High School, Muskego, Wisconsin. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of […] — (Posted February 2, 2024)
Bobbie J. Ziglar Bobbie J. Ziglar, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio, formerly of Henry County, Indiana, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1933, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late William Edward and Mary Virginia (Hays) King. Bobbie was a 1951 graduate of New Lisbon […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Madgeline “Madge” A. Davis Morgan RICHMOND, Ind. – Madgeline “Madge” A. Davis Morgan, age 93, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born October 7, 1939, to Walter and Rhoda Thornburg Davis, Madge was a life-long resident of this area. She was a hard worker and raised her four girls. Madge helped many people over the […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Michael Joseph Smith INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Michael Joseph Smith, age 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 22, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to William E. and Vina June Smith, Michael lived in Wayne County most of his life, before moving to […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Beulah Rader Beulah Rader, age 93, of Connersville, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. She View full obituary — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Nokie Myers Nokie (Gevedon) Myers, age 81 of Eaton, OH passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. God sent the most amazing baby, born February 3, 1942 in Keck, Kentucky, daughter of the late John and Rosa (Back) Gevedon. Nokie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
James Eugene Guffey James E. Guffey, age 94, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 9, 1929, in Albany, Kentucky, to the late Robert S. and Mintie V. (McKinley) Guffey. James proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, stationed […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Dale M. Shaffer Dale Myron Shaffer, 81 a long time Modoc resident, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Waters Edge Village, Muncie, where he had recently resided. Dale was born in New Castle on July 8, 1942 to Dwight and Ollie (Howell) Shaffer. He was a 1960 graduate of Union High School, a 1965 graduate of Purdue University […] — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Harold L. Crank Harold L. Crank 84 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly at Ball Memorial Hospital on January 30, 2024. He was born March 9, 1939, in Eldorado, View full obituary — (Posted February 1, 2024)
Franklin Paul Maiden Franklin Paul Maiden was born December 16, 1958 to Elizabeth Reed and Frank Rice. He passed away early Thursday morning on January 18, 2024, at Reid Hospital. Frank served in the US Army. He was a huge NASCAR and Steelers fan. He enjoyed fishing. Frank was a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and a great […] — (Posted January 31, 2024)
Charlena Sands CAMBRIDGE CITY- Charlena Mae Sands, 89, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 30th, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana. One of ten children born to the late Homer Orlando and Mae Louise (Hughes) Pickett, Charlena was born in Greensburg, Indiana on March 21, 1934. Charlena was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton […] — (Posted January 31, 2024)
Timothy Leroy Sink Timothy L. Sink, age 60 of Richmond, IN died Tuesday January 29, 2024, at his residence. Tim was born on February 6, 1963, in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio. He was a Truck Driver for many years.   Survivors include his parents: Robert L. & Beverly K. (Whirley) Sink of Richmond, IN.; daughters: Shelby Lynn Sink […] — (Posted January 31, 2024)
Shirley Marie Lakes Shirley Lakes was born April 28, 1948 in Bath, Indiana and lived a loving life until passing peacefully on January 28, 2024 in Connersville, Indiana. In celebrating Shirley, we remember a life well-lived, marked by love, kindness, and laughter. Most of her youth was spent in Liberty, Indiana with her parents, Walter and Lillie Moore. […] — (Posted January 31, 2024)
Nancy Hamilton Tyndall Nancy Hamilton Tyndall, age 95, born in July 1928 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Friends Fellowship Center in Richmond, Indiana. She View full obituary — (Posted January 31, 2024)
Virginia Lee “Ginger” Simmonds Virginia Lee “Ginger” Simmonds, 73, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Full obituary will be posted on our website soon. — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Merilou Fulks Merilou Fulks, 77, formerly of the Fountain City community, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home in Russellville, Arkansas.  She was born April 12, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana to the late H. Burl Shook and Maude Corrington Shook.  Merilou loved to play golf and she was a longtime member of Bay Ridge […] — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Kurt Whitesel      Kurt A. Whitesel, 74, of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, at Reid Health.    He was born in Union City, Indiana on November 11, 1949 to Jack E. & Margaret E. Elliott Whitesel. Kurt was a 1968 graduate of Union City Community High School and a graduate of Purdue University.   […] — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Violet “Angi” Anne Adkins Violet “Angi” Anne Adkins, 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in New Castle. She was born on January 19, 1944 in New Castle to the late Charles Clayton and Bertha (Jesse) Conley. She was a loving person who would help anyone in need. Angi enjoyed painting, interior decorating and gardening. […] — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Timothy R. Theurer Timothy Richard Theurer, 58, of Modoc, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born in Union City, IN on April 6, 1965 to Jerry and Jennifer (Shaver) Theurer and had resided in Modoc for the past several years. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 3, at […] — (Posted January 30, 2024)
James Duane Balthis James Duane Balthis 62 of Eaton passed away January 27, 2024. He was born November 12, 1961, in Richmond to James F. and Janice Spencer View full obituary — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Mary L Emmons Mary Emmons,98, formerly of New Castle, passed away Thursday Janaury 25, 2024 in Utopia, Arizona. Graveside services will be Friday February 2, 2024 at South Mound Cemetery at 2:15 PM. — (Posted January 30, 2024)
Walter william Crocker Walter William Crocker, affectionately known as Walt, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 85 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Walt View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Ruth Adele Ball Converse Mills-Varnell Mills RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth Adele Ball Converse Mills-Varnell Mills left this earth on January 29, 2024, with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Swanton, Ohio, on December 7, 1944, to Vernena Cunningham Ball and Robert Reed Ball. She received an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies, a bachelor’s degree in general […] — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Mark Andrew Winslow Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2024)
Christopher Lee Hiatt Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2024)