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.
James Durham James “Jimmy Wayne” Durham, 77, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Liberty, IN, went to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Charles Britt Jones Charles Britt Jones, age 75, of New Castle, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born February 24, 1948, in Winter Haven, Florida to the late Bishop & Jane Jones. Britt was a man that lived life to its fullest. Britt was a kind soul and would do […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Paul Sparks Paul Sparks 75 of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. He was born November 27, 1948, in Lee County, Kentucky to Charles Edward View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Cathy L. Roy Cathy L. Roy, 63, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born August 16, 1960 in New Castle the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Youse) Loveall. Family was priority for Cathy and they meant the world to her. She was married 47 years to Larry, her beloved husband, […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Kevin Dean Morris Kevin Dean Morris, age 69 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday December 29, 2023 while at home. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 10, 1954 to Dean Morris and Janet Morris (Brown). Kevin married his wife Denise Morris (Patterson) on December 19, 1984. They had just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Renee Jean Meece RICHMOND, IN– Renee Jean Meece, age 54 of Richmond, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Richmond, IN. She was born to the late Barbara (Reece) Meece on April 13, 1969, in Richmond. Her family mourns the loss of a vibrant and joyful soul, Renee Meece, who radiated energy and warmth to all who knew […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Martha Geneva Pitcher Martha Geneva Durham Pitcher, 86, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024. Geneva was born on April 4, 1937, View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Richard Pitcher Richard Lee Pitcher, of Connersville, went home to be with his Lord on December 31, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Jack L. Jarrett Jack Lee Jarrett, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at The Willows (Heritage House) in New Castle, where he had resided for the last several years. Jack was born on July 8, 1933, to Cleo and Christine (Huddle) Jarrett in Economy. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Poppi and […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Jeffry Joe Gregory Jeffry Joe Gregory, 65, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday December 31, 2023, at his home. He was born in New Castle on May 27, 1958, to the late Willard and Joyce (McWhorter) Gregory. A lifelong resident of New Castle Jeff graduate from New Castle High School in 1976. He worked at Modernfold for […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)
Peggy A. Neeley RICHMOND, Ind. – Peggy A. Neeley, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Reid Health. Born June 10, 1936, in West Alexandria, Ohio, to Charles E. and Gladys Lunsford Rader, Peggy had lived in Richmond most of her life. She retired from Hoffco in 2000, after 22 ½ years of service. […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)
Ada Pfenninger Marcum Ada Pfenninger Marcum, 91, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Alfred and Hassel Pfenninger on January 2, 1932. She is survived by her six children, Candi (Gary) Butler of Phoenix, Arizonia, Linda (Jack) Imel, Susan (Steve) Owens, Jack Marcum, Tony […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)
Numon Johnson RICHMOND, IN- Long time Richmond barber, Numon Johnson, died Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born June 9, 1938, in McKee, Kentucky, the seventh child of James and Lessie Harrison Johnson, and lived most of his life in the Richmond Area. Mr. Johnson had completed over fifty years of barbering before his retirement in 2013. […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)
Alma Faye Ward Alma Faye Ward, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away at Addison Place in New Castle on December 29, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1931, in Yosemite, Kentucky to the late Ulyes E. Goforth and Loanna M. (Hamilton) Denny. On June 9, 1948, Faye married the love of her life Conwell Ward Jr. and they […] — (Posted January 1, 2024)
Kimberly L. (Gray) Sheean Phil HinseKimberly L. “Kim” (Gray) Sheean, 67, a resident of Avon passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital. She was born November 17, 1956 in Bloomington to the late Louis and Phyllis (Thacker) Gray. Kim retired from St. Vincent Hospital as a register nurse after 21 years of service. She had previously […] — (Posted December 31, 2023)
Audrey Ernestine Hunt Audrey Ernestine (Lee) Hunt, 88, of rural New Castle, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Zula, KY, a daughter of the late Walter and Dottie (Massengale) Lee. Classy, caring, gentle and intelligent are words that describe Ernestine. She loved her family, all of them, immediate and distant. […] — (Posted December 31, 2023)
William “Bill” Robert Selkirk RICHMOND, Ind. – William “Bill” Robert Selkirk Sr., age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at home. Born June 11, 1931, in Kimball, West Virginia, to Thomas and Stella Kosnoski Selkirk, Bill moved to the Richmond area in the 1960’s. He worked as a communications technician at GTE. Bill enjoyed gardening, cutting […] — (Posted December 31, 2023)
John Howard Koechlein III John Howard Koechlein, III (Howie in his younger years) left his earthly home on December 29, 2023, after a long illness that took so much View full obituary — (Posted December 31, 2023)
Donald McKinley Whitehead WHITEHEAD, Donald McKinley, age 88, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, January View full obituary — (Posted December 31, 2023)
Numon Johnson RICHMOND, IN– Long time Richmond barber, Numon Johnson, age 85, died Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born June 9, 1938, in McKee, Kentucky, the seventh child of James and Lessie Harrison Johnson, and lived most of his life in the Richmond Area. Mr. Johnson completed over fifty years of barbering before his retirement in […] — (Posted December 30, 2023)
Terry A. Bell CENTERVILLE, IN– On the afternoon of December 27, 2023, we lost a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather to go to be with our Lord and Savior. Or, as he would say, he “went home”. This amazing man, a true example of faith, humbleness, grace, and love was Terry Bell. Terry, Born July 12, 1944, to […] — (Posted December 30, 2023)
John Howard Koechlein III John Howard Koechlein III 68 of Richmond died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Arrangements will be announced soon. View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2023)
John Wesley Musselman John Wesley Musselman, age 71, of Richmond died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Reid Health following a short illness from skin cancer. He was born View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2023)
Donald J. “Don” Toschlog      Donald J. “Don” Toschlog, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Friday evening, December 29, at Reid Health.    Don was born in Richmond on June 29, 1941 to David James and Pauline B. Sheffer Toschlog. Don graduated from Whitewater High School in 1959.    Don was a lifelong farmer and was a faithful […] — (Posted December 30, 2023)
Lila Lee Mason Lila L. Mason, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 30, 1932, in Eaton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell L. and Winifred A. (Kiracofe) Loser.   A 1950 graduate of Lanier High School, Lila was a member of […] — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Carl Martin, Jr. Carl Martin Jr, 97, of Richmond, IN passed away on December 28, 2023 at Ambassador healthcare in Centerville, IN. Carl was born on December 20, 1926 on the family farm in Greens Fork, IN to Carl J. and Jessie Ellen Mull Martin. You would often hear him say “I was the tenth child of 14”. […] — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Barbara R. Buckmaster Barbara Buckmaster of Richmond was born Barbara Ruth Battershell on July 19, 1934, to Emory and Theresa Battershell in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the third of three children that included Robert and Eileen. Barbara died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2023 at Reid Hospital under the watchful eye of family and hospice after a year and a […] — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Linda Ann Hand Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Jerry Lee Garner Jerry Lee Garner, 68, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident this past July. He was born July 13, 1955 in Albany, KY, a son of the late Odell and Opal (Cross) Garner. A man who never met […] — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Courtny Jo Steele Courtny Jo Steele, 40, was born on July 25, 1983 to Daniel and Paula Steele of Connersville, Indiana. The family received a call to notify of her passing into eternity on December 23, 2023. Courtny became a mother to two amazing children, Liam and Madison. Though struggles in her life kept her from raising them, […] — (Posted December 29, 2023)