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.
Nancy Joan Franklin
Nancy J. Franklin “Joan,” age 91, of Liberty Indiana, passed away on December 3, 2023. Nancy was born on February 13, 1932, in Liberty, the View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Jeanette Collins
Jeanette Collins, age 92, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Daniel “Dan” Steven Dooley
RICHMOND, In. – Daniel “Dan” Steven Dooley, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dan had lost his beloved wife, Viki, in 2022, so it brings great comfort to his family knowing that he and Viki are together again. His passing was also on his mother’s […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Donald E. Rygelski
Donald E. Rygelski, age 83, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in New Kensington, PA on July 16, 1940 to John and Helen (Misak) Rygelski. Don graduated from Penn State University, with a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1960. He is a United States Army veteran, actively serving between 1963-1965. […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Pauline Wiggins
Pauline Wiggins, 94 of Liberty passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1929 in Metamora, Indiana to the late Ervin View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Bob C. Van Pelt
Robert C. “Bob” 78 of Richmond died Sunday December 3, 2023 at Reid Health. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon, View full obituary — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Charles William “Chuck” Hammons Jr
Defiance, OH– Charles William Hammons, Jr., age 67, of Defiance, Ohio, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Community Health Professional Hospice Center. Born October 20, 1956, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to Charles Hammons, Sr. and Wilma Jean Owens Hammons, Chuck lived most of his life in this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted December 4, 2023)
Jim “Crash” Favorite
James P. “Crash” Favorite, 60, of Centerville, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 1, at Reid Health. He was born on August 25, 1963, in Elkhart, Indiana to James Rodney & Marcia Kay Van Tyle Favorite. Jim graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1981. Jim formerly worked for Kabert Industries. […] — (Posted December 3, 2023)
Margaret E Rains
Margaret Ellen Rains age 83, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Henry County Community Health Hospital in New Castle, Indiana. She was born January 22, 1940, in Keno, Kentucky to the late Lloyd and Lena (Keith) Wilson. Margaret married the love of her life Donald Rains in September of 1956 and […] — (Posted December 2, 2023)
Delores I Utsler
Delores I. Utsler 85 of Richmond passed away on December 1, 2023, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born April 5, 1938, View full obituary — (Posted December 2, 2023)
Brandi Nicole Neely
Brandi Nicole Neely, 35, of Connersville passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. One of four children of Bruce and Gail Wedding Reece, Brandi was born in LaPorte, Indiana on September 14, 1988. Brandi had a bubbly personality and enjoyed her time outdoors. She loved fishing, camping, kayaking, singing, and her […] — (Posted December 1, 2023)
JoAnne Neal
JoAnne Neal, 87, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Loudon County, TN to the late Charles H. and Mattie Irene (Quillen) Simpson. JoAnne was an accomplished seamstress and worked out of her home for many years. In her earlier years, she […] — (Posted December 1, 2023)
Jane C. Crist
RICHMOND, IN– Jane C. Crist, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born December 18, 1933, in Rushville, Indiana, to Carl and Elizabeth “Betty” West Shriner, Jane lived most of her life in this community. She was a phone operator at GTE. Jane enjoyed traveling, Pacers basketball, […] — (Posted November 30, 2023)
Clara M. Johnson
Clara M. Johnson 64, of Richmond, passed away November 30, 2023, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born May 10, 1959, in View full obituary — (Posted November 30, 2023)
Thomas “Tom” L. Helms
Thomas “Tom” Lee Helms, 73, of New Castle passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 26, 1950 in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Cagley) Helms. He attended Blue River High School and was a 1968 graduate of […] — (Posted November 29, 2023)
Marty (Suzie) Suzette Jones
Marty (Suzie) Suzette Jones, age 74, of Richmond Indiana, joined her husband, John in the house of the Lord, Friday, November 24, 2023. Suzie was born on November 6, 1949 in Richmond IN, to Russell Herbert and Olga Marian Harriett Marte Mathews. She went to Richmond High School and graduated in the class of 1969. […] — (Posted November 29, 2023)
Paula Jean Wright
Paula Jean Wright transitioned from earth to glory on Friday November 24,2023 at the age of 73. She was born on July 2, 1950 in View full obituary — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Charles Vernon Smith
Charles Vernon Smith passed away on November 27, 2023 at Maple Gardens in Eaton, Ohio at the age of 74. He was born in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Dr. James E. Szymanowski
Dr. James E. Szymanowski, passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 of natural causes. He was born on January 11, 1947 in Fremont, Ohio. James worked in Richmond, Indiana as an OB/GYN from 1977 until his retirement in 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jo Szymanowski; parents Edward J. and Mary […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Karol Taylor
Mrs. Karol K. Taylor, 84, of Fountain City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, November 27, at Forest Park Health Campus. Mrs. Taylor was born on May 29, 1939 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of William & Mabel Irene Troutwine McClure. She was a 1957 graduate of […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Linda Roberts
Proverbs 31, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” DUBLIN – Linda Roberts, age 75, of Dublin, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Linda was the last surviving member of the children born to Elbert and Nellie Russell. She leaves to cherish […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Larry Edward Towler
Larry Edward Towler, 80, a native of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 peacefully at home in Sarasota, Florida surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. One of eleven children of Carl O. and Margaret E. Lyons Towler, Larry was born in Fayette County on February 11, 1943 and was a graduate of Alquina […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Howard L. Turner
Howard L. Turner, 89, went to his heavenly home on November 27, 2023. Howard was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up on the family View full obituary — (Posted November 28, 2023)