Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Patricia K. Flory Patricia “Patty” K. (Hawvermale) Flory, age 73, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the Brethren Retirement Community. She was born on May 11, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Marvin and Donna (Coppess) Hawvermale. Patty is survived by her children, Keith (Brandon) Flory of Columbus, and Kevin (Michelle) Flory of […] — (Posted March 6, 2026)

Geri S. Eldridge Geri Sue Eldridge, age 60, of Greenville, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1965, in Dayton, to Jim Teske and the late Jan (Reuber) Teske. Geri is survived by her husband, Bryan Webb; her children, Melissa Downey of Union City, Indiana, and Jesse Adkins of […] — (Posted March 6, 2026)

Rhea Jeanette Funk On March 2, 2026, Rhea Jeanette Funk (nee Carmen), of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Rhea was born on June 26, 1925 to Leslie and Ruth Carmen and was the eldest of four children, all of whom preceded her in death. Rhea worked many years at Belden prior to her […] — (Posted March 6, 2026)

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Orville Stidham Orville Stidham, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Morgan County, KY to the late George and Nettie (Salley) Stidham. Orville worked for Sunshine Biscuit for 20 years and Neaton Auto in Eaton for 15 years. He […] — (Posted March 6, 2026)

Richard “Rick” Barth Richard (Rick) Barth passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle Waltermann Mortuary. — (Posted March 6, 2026)

John R. “Rick” Buroker Mr. John R. “Rick” Buroker, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 5. Rick was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 10, 1948, the son of John C. & Betty J. Webb Buroker. He was a 1967 graduate of Richmond High School and attended IU East. Rick formerly worked at Richmond Gear […] — (Posted March 6, 2026)

Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage Rose Marie Cowen-Hartlage, 78, of Spartanburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, March 5. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 26, 1947, to Robert & Hazel Mae McKee Longfellow. Rose was a 1965 graduate of Richmond High School and Indiana Business College. Rose was a faithful member of the […] — (Posted March 5, 2026)

George J. Ferretti RICHMOND, IN– George J. Ferretti, age 94, formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Copper Trace Senior Living in Westfield, Indiana. George was born April 6, 1931, in Camden, NJ to Rosario and Elenora Valentino Ferretti. He was a 1950 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ. George served in […] — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Holly Preston Holly Preston (Pierson), age 60, passed away at Reid Health on February 28, 2026. She was born June 24, 1965, the daughter of Paul and View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Donna Jean Stier Donna Jean Stier passed on March 5, 2026 at Forest Park Health Campus. Donna was born January 10, 1933 in Lindsey, Nebraska to August and View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Gloria “Sue” Davis Gloria “Sue” Davis, 85, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1941, in New Castle to the late Ollie and Alma Iona (Goldy) Reeves. Sue was a member of Wilbur Wright Memorial and South Memorial Drive Church of God. She was an avid bowler for nearly 40 […] — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Nicholas “Nick” Alan Gulley II Nicholas “Nick” Alan Gulley II, 35, of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 29, 1990, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Nicholas Allan Gully Sr. and Amanda Ballenger. Nick was known for his funny personality, kind heart, and infectious laugh. He had […] — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Jason Michael Ehrlich Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Larry Berry Larry E. Berry of Hagerstown, IN passed away after a lengthy illness on March 3, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age View full obituary — (Posted March 5, 2026)

Gerald Phillips Richmond – Gerald Lee Phillips, 67, of Richmond passed away at his home on March 2nd, 2026. A son of the late Orville and Nora (Caldwell) Phillips, Gerald was born on September 21st, 1958, in Connersville, Indiana. He graduated from Lincoln high school with the class of 1977. After high school Gary joined the United […] — (Posted March 5, 2026)

James Edgar Favorite James Edgar Favorite, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born October 16, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Jack and Doris (Hurst) Favorite. Jim was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran that served during the Vietnam War and […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Lori Noreen Thompson Lori Noreen Thompson, 63, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief unexpected illness. She was born October 28, 1962, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Dickie Lee Shafer and Shirley Noreen (Hopkins) Shafer. Lori had a deep love for animals […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Claude Cunningham Claude Cunningham, age 87, of Middletown, OH, passed on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Bristol, TN, on January 13, 1939, to the late Major Cunningham and Nellie (France) Hawkins. Claude worked in the slab yard for Armco Steel Corp/AK Steel and retired after 30 years […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Betty Jane Smith Betty Jane Smith, 82, of New Castle went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1943 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Jesse and Sabina Sara (Snider) Ruffner. A long-time resident of New Castle, Betty worked many jobs throughout her lifetime including Pizza King, was a taxi […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Walter Daniel Stanley RICHMOND, IN– Walter Daniel Stanley, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home. Born June 9, 1936, in Dublin, TX to Wilbur Walter and Mary Wells Stanley. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Airforce and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Arlington. Walter worked as […] — (Posted March 4, 2026)

Margaret Faye Jones Margaret Faye Jones, age 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 17, 1940 in Middletown, OH to the late Abner and Effie (Haddix) Miller. Margaret dearly loved the Lord and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden. She enjoyed […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Iesha Elaine Caplinger Iesha Elaine Caplinger age 49 of Richmond died Saturday February 28, 2026 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis. She was bron January 10, 1977 in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Lucille Bertram-Rains Lucille Bertram-Rains Mrs. Lucille Bertram-Rains, age 98, passed away on February 26, 2026 at Life Care of Sparta, TN. Lucille was born February 14, 1928 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Hattie Bertram Drisko and stepfather, Harry Drisko. Lucille was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church of New […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Larry Alvey Larry Allan Alvey 59 of Richmond passed away March 1, 2026 at his home. He was born August 1, 1966 in Richmond to Richard and View full obituary — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Rosemary Ann White Rosemary White, 73, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1953, the daughter of D. Glen White and Mary C. White. She was a life-long resident of Fayette County and graduated from Connersville High School. She had been employed at Kmart and Walmart for over forty years. She enjoyed spending […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

James M. “Mike” Ferrell James M. “Mike” Ferrell, 75, of Greensboro, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1951, in New Castle to the late James Herbert Ferrell and Melba (Cross) Riddle. A graduate of Knightstown High School, James served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, […] — (Posted March 3, 2026)

Petronilla Millie Black Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted March 2, 2026)

David M. Hapner David M. Hapner, age 74 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away at the Laurels of Huber Heights on Saturday, February 28, 2026. David was born on June 3, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Franklin & M. Jeanette “Janie” (Bolen) Hapner. David had retired from Miami Valley Hospital after working as a surgery technician […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Susan Meyer Susan Kay Meyer, 76, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Reay and Gladys Richards. In 1973, she earned her commercial driver’s license and drove a semi-truck throughout the United States and into Canada. She […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)

Betty G. Marr Betty G. Marr, age 92, of Gratis Township – Preble County, Ohio went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Clark County, Kentucky, daughter of the late John F. & Myrtle (Martin) Grooms. Betty was a devout Christian and attended the […] — (Posted March 2, 2026)