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.
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)
Terry Mahlon Flannery
Terry Mahlon Flannery, 61, a lifelong Fayette County resident, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home in rural Fayette County. One of eight children of William Hargis and Frances Elizabeth VanWinkle Flannery, Terry was born November 27, 1961 in Fayette County and graduated from Connersville High School in 1980. Terry was […] — (Posted November 28, 2023)
Gertrude A. Mays
Gertrude A. Mays age 93 of Richmond died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Reid Health after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1930, View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Robert “Bob” L. McCormick
Robert “Bob” L. McCormick, 79, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Carver and Beula Magdalene (Walker) McCormick. Bob graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School and married his high school sweetheart, Sherry Tout, in 1965. (She lovingly […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Shirley Ann Staggs
Shirley Ann Staggs, 82, of New Castle passed away on the morning of Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1941 in Anderson, IN, a daughter of the late Cleo W. Lawson and Lois R. (husband: Earl) Thompson. Shirley graduated from Markleville High School in 1957. She worked as a custodian for […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Justin Ray Dobbs
Justin Ray Dobbs passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023, at the age of 33. Justin was born on March 4, 1990, in Connersville, the View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Michael “Mike” Steven Parker
Michael “Mike” Steven Parker 72 of Richmond passed away on November 25, 2023. He was born October 7, 1951, in Indianapolis to Thurman Wesley and View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Richard Eugene Gifford
RICHMOND, Ind. – Richard Eugene Gifford, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home. Born September 27, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Lillian Long Gifford, Richard was a life-long resident of Richmond. He retired from Wayne Works after 39 years of service in the Maintenance Department. Richard was a […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Herman Wayne Lewis
Reverend Herman Wayne Lewis, 91, of Brookville, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. The son of George Dewey and Beatrice C. Blevins Lewis, Wayne was born in Connersville on December 31, 1932 and received his Bachelor of Science in Theology from Baptist Bible College of Springfield, Missouri in […] — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Debra Walton
Debra L. Walton, age 65, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2023. Debbie was born on May 20, 1958, in Connersville, the daughter View full obituary — (Posted November 27, 2023)
Sterlie Roy Dishman
Sterlie Roy Dishman, 84, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born November 1, 1939 in Slickford, KY to the late Oakley and Ola Dishman. Sterlie retired from Gentry’s Cabinet Shop in Anderson in 2004 after 42 years of service. He was a former member […] — (Posted November 26, 2023)