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.
Jane L. Meek Jane L. Meek (Stockberger), age 75 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, after a brief stay in hospice at Reid Hospital. Jane was born on October 30, 1948, to Fred and Gladys (Runyan) Stockberger in Hagerstown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew and loved her. […] — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Gerald Dean Lewis Sr. PENDING View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Betty M. Kirkpatrick Betty Mae Kirkpatrick passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was born in Richmond, IN on April 15th, 1956, to Johnny Branstutter and Thelma R. View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Raul Robles Casiano Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted January 3, 2024)
Samuel F. Willman RICHMOND, IN– Samuel F. Willman, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home. Born January 25, 1929, in Harshaville, Adams County, Ohio to Wilbur and Pauline Jackman Willman, Sam has lived in this community since 1962. He graduated from high school in 1948 in Seaman, Ohio, and worked in electronics at […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
J.W. Nunley J.W. Nunley, 88, of Losantville, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1935, in Lagger, Tennessee, a son of the late Pete and Abbie (Coffelt) Nunley. J.W. married the love of his life, Judy Hall, on June 1, 1957. He worked […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Judith Anne Lackey Judith Anne Watler Lackey, 86, of Liberty passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2023. Judith was born on March 8, 1937, in View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2024)
Dorothy Mary Dickerson Dorothy Mary Dickerson, 92, of New Castle, passed away on January 1, 2023 at the Willows of New Castle. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter to the late Edward and Greta (Hobbs) Hart. For over 60 years, Dorothy served as an accountant and was a partner with Beard Peterson […] — (Posted January 2, 2024)
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)