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.
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)
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)
Constance Jo Smith
Constance (Fork) Smith passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2023)
Kimberly Jo Benford
Kimberly Jo Benford, 60, of Muncie, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born July 24, 1963 in Muncie, Indiana to David Cooper View full obituary — (Posted December 29, 2023)
James Michael Fields
James Michael Fields, 57, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Henry Community Health Hospital, New Castle, Indiana. Jim was born December 16, 1966 in Connersville and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. For over fifteen years, he resided in the Las Vegas area and was employed for thirteen years as an engineer […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Roy Eaton
Roy Eaton passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023. A full obituary will be posted soon. — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Steven Roy Henninger
Steven Roy Henninger, 67, passed away on December 23, 2023 at his residence. One of four children of Robert Henninger and Julie Murrell Henninger, Steven was born in Connersville on October 29, 1956. Steven lived in the Laurel area for 57 years and in Connersville area for 10 years. Steven was employed as a stone […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Alex Mark Mopps
CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Alex Mark Mopps, age 38, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Indiana Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Born January 16, 1985, in Richmond, Indiana, to Mark and Shelly Moore Mopps, Alex was a life-long resident of Wayne County. He was a 2001 graduate of Centerville High School. Alex enjoyed […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Janet Endsley
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. – Janet Endsley, age 84, of Shelbyville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare, in Waldron, Indiana. Born January 9, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Chester and Frances Campbell Foland, Janet lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1957 graduate of Greens Fork High School […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Zachariah Clevenger
Zachariah Clevenger was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 2, 1994 at Ball Memorial Hospital and went home to his Lord Jesus on December 26, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He is survived by his parents, Pamela (Shank) Clevenger & Robin Clevenger; his sister, Dorie (Clevenger) Jones; his brother-in-law, Jericho Jones; his […] — (Posted December 28, 2023)
Golden Cottongim
RICHMOND, IN– Golden Cottongim, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at home. Born June 20, 1931, in Manchester, Kentucky to Carlyle and Mary Jarvis Cottongim, He lived most of his life in this community. He was an Electro Plate operator for Belden Corp. for 39 years and worked for Nottingham Automotive. […] — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Gary Byrne
Gary Byrne passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023, in Connersville at the age of 73. Gary was born in Frankfort, Indiana on October 26, View full obituary — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Georgianna “Jan” Doty Benson
RICHMOND, IN– Georgianna “Jan” Doty Benson, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at The Springs of Richmond. Born June 5, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Bernice Lee Daum, Jan lived most of her life in this area. She was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School, in Preble County, […] — (Posted December 27, 2023)
Robert E. Blue
CENTERVILLE, IN– Robert E. Blue, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, peacefully at home. Born July 24, 1934, in Centerville, Indiana, to George Clayton and Pauline Beatrice Willis Blue, Robert lived in this community all of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a […] — (Posted December 26, 2023)