Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Neville C. Davison III Neville C. Davison III, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Born April 1, 1941, in Sewickley, PA to Neville C. and Mary Ellen Ayer Davison Jr., Neville has lived in this community since 2006. He was a 1959 graduate of Northfield Mt. Hermon School and received his […] — (Posted July 5, 2025)

Lillian Kay “Lily” Blankenbaker Lillian ‘Lily’ Blankenbaker, 19, of Springport, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025, in her home surrounded by family who loved her, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 1, 2005, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. A daughter of Brenda Smith and Dennis Blankenbaker. Shortly after, she moved to Fort […] — (Posted July 5, 2025)

Doris Wilma “Dee” Marlow Doris Wilma “Dee” Marlow, 78, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1946, in Sommerset, KY to the late Sidgel Murrel and Georgia Christine (Ping) Stewart. She was a 1964 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and also a graduate of Indiana Business College. Dee […] — (Posted July 5, 2025)

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Pauletta Fink Pauletta Fink, 83, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born in Barbourville, KY on June 30, 1942 to Charles and Alene (Sanders) Begley. She spent most of her life in Wayne County. Pauletta was a 1960 graduate of Richmond High School and a retired employee of Alcoa. […] — (Posted July 4, 2025)

Vivian “Martina” King Vivian “Martina” King, 90, of Richmond, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Richmond. She was born on August 25, 1934, to the late Howard View full obituary — (Posted July 4, 2025)

Glenda Nicholson Glenda C. Nicholson, 87, of Richmond, passed away at Reid Health on Wednesday, July 2. Glenda was born in Appalachia, Virginia, on September 7, 1937, to Lawrence J., Sr. & Ethel L. Reed Brown. Glenda graduated from Whitewater High School with the Class of 1956. She married Merrill E. Nicholson on November 11, […] — (Posted July 4, 2025)

Cody Alan Denney Cody Alan Denney, 33, of Lewisville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly late Wednesday evening, June 2, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Cody grew up in New Castle, Indiana, and was a graduate of New Castle High School. He earned two degrees in Business from Ball State University and Ivy Tech Community College. Since […] — (Posted July 4, 2025)

Vivian “Martina” King Will be available soon. View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Patricia Mae Damrell Patricia Damrell, 77, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Monday June 30, 2025. She was born June 21, 1948 to Donald and Lois (Englehart) Brittingham. Pat View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Robert Wayne “Bob” Davis Robert Wayne “Bob” Davis, age 69 formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio and currently of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Bradford Place Care Center in Hamilton, Ohio. Born on January 12, 1956, son of the late James Woodford & Ora Aleda (Helton) Davis. Bob graduated in 1974 from Twin Valley South […] — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Doris E. Wagner Doris E. Wagner, age 94, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) at Forest Park Health Campus. She was born in Richmond on April 20, 1931 and had lived here all of her life. She was a 1949 graduate of Richmond High School. After graduation, she worked for several years as a legal […] — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Dian Victoria Wells Dian Victoria Wells, 67, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025. One of six children of Harvey Allen and Betty Lue Newell Wells, Dian was born on April 9, 1958 in Connersville. With her family, Dian was a member of the Hilltop Tabernacle Church in Connersville. […] — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Heather Nichole Doughman Heather Nichole Doughman, age 38, of Georgetown, IN, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her home. She was born November 28, 1986 in Oxford, OH. Heather was born with Cystic Fibrosis and just recently celebrated her 26th double lung transplant anniversary with her family. She was an ambassador for […] — (Posted July 3, 2025)

James Alfred Moore Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2025)

Margaret Barnes Margaret Jane Barnes, 86, passed away Monday morning July 1, 2025 at Glen Oakes Health Campus in New Castle, Indiana. A daughter of the late Ernest and Clora (Owens) Neal, Margaret was born in Albany, Kentucky on September 21, 1938. Margaret was raised in Straughn and following her marriage to Howard “Bud” Barnes, they lived […] — (Posted July 2, 2025)

Ronald Paul Smith Mr. Ronald Paul Smith, 69, of Fountain City, Indiana, formerly of the Covington and Dayton, Kentucky area, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on July 13, 1955, in Dayton, Kentucky. He was retired as an Injection Mold Tech from Montaplast. He loved watching John Wayne. […] — (Posted July 2, 2025)

Dr. Byron James Park Just 98 days shy of his 100th birthday, Dr. Byron James Park died peacefully on July 1, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. The paternal grandson of Irish immigrants, Byron was born on October 7, 1925, to Frank Torrens and Blanche Janney Park in Muncie, Indiana, and moved to Richmond in 1932. A graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted July 2, 2025)

Charles Ed Kurz Charles Ed “Charlie” Kurz, 93, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 surrounded by his children at Glen Oaks Health Campus of New Castle. He was born May 3, 1932 in Vandalia, Missouri to the late Edward Orlow and Eva Belle (Butts) Kurz. Charlie was loved by many for his quick […] — (Posted July 2, 2025)

Thomas Shearer Thomas Shearer, age 54, passed away at his residence on June 25, 2025. He was born July 25, 1970, the son of Robert and Betty View full obituary — (Posted July 1, 2025)

Janet Sue Hurley Janet Sue Hurley, age 86, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on June 25, 2025. She was born April 4, 1939, the View full obituary — (Posted July 1, 2025)

Carolyn Sue Trotter Carolyn Sue Trotter, 82, lovingly known as “Sassy Sue” to many, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Ambassador View full obituary — (Posted July 1, 2025)

David Harley Fee RICHMOND, Ind. – David Harley Fee, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Reid Health. Born September 20, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leroy and Renee Ruth Herman Fee, David lived in the Chicagoland area most of his life. He was an electrician, working in new construction, restoration, and all aspects […] — (Posted July 1, 2025)

Bernard “Bernie” Coyner Mr. Bernard L. “Bernie” Coyner, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, June 26.. Bernie was born on September 15, 1939, in Teays Valley, West Virginia to Lewis Henry & Goldie Marie Pack Coyner. His family moved to Richmond when he was a child, where he attended Richmond High School. Bernie enjoyed […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” La Force Rebecca Lynn “Becky” La Force, 58, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born on July 10, 1966, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of Robert and Harriet (Scott) Correll. Becky was a humble and kind person who always had a smile […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Dan Day, Sr. Dan Day, Sr., age 84, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born February 4, 1941 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Marion and Edith (Collins) Day. Dan was a big family man. He was known to everyone as “Pap”, a name given to him by his beloved grandchildren. […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Gary D. Gifford Gary D. Gifford, 68, of Richmond died June 26, 2025. He was born July 20, 1956 in Richmond, IN. He served in the military for 22 years where he retired as a Gunnery Sergeant and was a hero in the eyes of his children. Survivors include his children Cassie A. Gifford (Dottie), Lynn M. Gifford, […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Gene A. Emrick Gene A. Emrick, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1931 in Farmersville, OH to the late Lawrence Everett and Mary (Izor) Emrick. Gene was a U.S. Navy Veteran that served during the Korean War. He was a very skilled outdoorsman; and […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Juicy Lovins Jimmie “Juicy” George Lovins, 81, of Laurel went home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025 at his residence. One of four children, Juicy was born July 10, 1943 in Manchester, Kentucky, the son of Joe and Matilda Ghent Lovins, and as a teenager moved with his family to Franklin County, […] — (Posted June 30, 2025)

Rose Ella Franklin Rose Ella Franklin, 88 of Liberty passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1937 in Sextons Creek, Kentucky to View full obituary — (Posted June 30, 2025)