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.
Ruby Clevenger RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruby Clevenger, born November 16, 1921, in Lancaster, KY, loving wife of the late Russell E. Clevenger, passed away October 31, 2023, at Brookdale of Richmond at the age of 101. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Chloe (Sherrow) Ball. A resident of Richmond since 1942, she was a […] — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Randy Ketchum Randy Ketchum passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at Heritage House in Connersville at the age of 68. He was born on January 6, View full obituary — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Ruth Ann McDaniel Ruth Ann McDaniel, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. There will be no public service. — (Posted November 1, 2023)
Henry Clay Mays Henry Clay Mays 87 of Economy, Indiana passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born May 31, 1936, in McKee, Kentucky to Caner and View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Delores Ann Jones RICHMOND, Ind. – Delores Ann Jones, age 100, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Brickyard Health. Born August 17, 1923, in Connersville, Indiana, to John Raymond and Angeline Scearce Morgan, Delores was a life-long resident of this area. She was an audiologist and owned a hearing aid business. Delores loved to go […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Betty Raines Betty (Cooley) Raines passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday October 30, 2023. She was born October 9, 1928, at home on Park Ave (now Roosevelt). She was proceeded in death by her husband, J Howard Raines Sr in 2008: son, John H Raines Jr in 2020 and his wife, Kay in […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Robert Joseph Edwards Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Dana Overbay Dana Floyd Overbay, 60, passed away Sunday evening, October 29, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late, Floyd “Bud” and Virginia (Bolinger) Overbay, Dana was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 5, 1963. Dana grew up in Straughn, Indiana and attended Tri High School. He proudly served his country […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Barbara Lynn Barbara D. Lynn, 85, of Cambridge City, passed away on October 30, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1937 in Somerset, Kentucky to Earl and Thelma (Vaught) Scott. Barb grew up in Cambridge City and was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was a member of Milton Christian Church […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Joseph Krepp Joseph Krepp, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 52. View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Dale Christine Dale Cameron Christine, 69 of New Castle, of New Castle passed away Monday October 30, 2023 at The Willows of New Castle. Dale was born October 29, 1954, in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Rev. Israel & Thelma (Runyon) Christine. He leaves behind his children; Tasha (Broc) Breazeal, Denise Christine and Candice (Kyle) Weaver: six […] — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Leslie A. Rasner Leslie A. Rasner 56 of New Lisbon died October 29, 2023 at I.U. Health Ball Hospital in Muncie after a short illness. She was born View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2023)
Earl N. Thrasher Earl N. Thrasher, 82, of Muncie, joined our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 30, 2023, after battling health issues for a long period of time. He was born on October 7, 1941 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Virgil and Artie (Smith) Thrasher. Earl was the last surviving of eight children: Ramey […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Stanley Joseph Houchins RICHMOND, Ind. – Stanley Joseph Houchins, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Ambassador Health. Born May 8, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, to Walter L. and Edna Elaine Shubert Houchins, Stanley was a life-long resident of this area. He worked at Kemper Cabinets and also owned his own mowing company. Stanley […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Kathy I Briscoe Kathy Inez Briscoe, age 75, of Glenwood, passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Reid Health in Richmond. Kathy was born View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Michelle M. Satterfield Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Tammy S. Earlywine Tammy S. Earlywine, 59, of Connersville passed away late Saturday evening October 28, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. One of six children of Paul and Dorothy Steele Carlin, Tammy was born on August 25, 1964 in Connersville. On June 6, 1981, Tammy married Ron Earlywine in Connersville. Mr. Earlywine survives. Tammy worked at Dale […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Judy Bravard Judy Kay (Blackburn) Bravard, age 82, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday October 27, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1941, and was raised by her grandparents Sam & Eulis Blackburn. Judy was born to Paul and Martha Blackburn. She had three sisters; Jean Ralston, Jane Barnett & Teresa Phennis: one […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Joe Van Brown Joe Van Brown passed away at Reid Hospital on October 25, 2023. Born on December 2, 1942, in Piedmont, Alabama. The son of John Geter View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Amy Eversole Amy Eversole, 55, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 27, 2023 at IU Health Ball Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1968 in New Castle to the late Leran and Geneva (Goble) Vincent. Amy was a free-spirited soul who never had met a stranger! She was a natural caregiver and would help […] — (Posted October 30, 2023)
Dr. Jeraldine Frances Hooton “Jeri” Horn Jeraldine “Jeri” Hooton Horn Dr. Jeraldine Frances Hooton Horn – known by all as “Jeri” – passed from this life to the next on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on August 24, 1928, in Versailles, Indiana, to Troy and Myrna (Bronnenberg) Hooton, and had two younger sisters. She […] — (Posted October 29, 2023)
David Lee Ashcraft David Lee Ashcraft, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born in March of 1952, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to I. Lee and Jean C. Carlton Ashcraft, David lived in Richmond for over 20 years. He was an extremely intelligent man who […] — (Posted October 28, 2023)
Gladys B. Eliason RICHMOND, Ind. – Gladys B. Eliason, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Gladys was born December 9, 1919, in Hazel Patch, Kentucky, to Victor and Mary Owens. As an infant, she was expected to die at a very young age. Gladys defied the expectations of six physicians and lived to […] — (Posted October 28, 2023)
Dennis Ray Harrison Dennis Ray Harrison, age 74, of Milton, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Harrison family. — (Posted October 27, 2023)
John “Jay” Frazier John Joseph “Jay” Frazier, 74, passed away early Wednesday morning October 25, 2023, at Community North Heart & Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. A son of the late Frederick Wayne and Flora Mae (Thomas) Frazier, Jay was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 10, 1949. He has lived most of his life in the […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Sandra Earl Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Patricia Katherine Kelsch Patricia “Trish” Katherine Kelsch, 74, a life-long resident of Connersville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Caroleton Manor surrounded by her loving family. Trish was born in Indianapolis, the youngest of twelve children of Raymond E. and Nellie Jean Hay Horner. She was a 1968 graduate of Connersville High […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Dennis J. McGrady Dennis J. McGrady, 74, of Noblesville, formerly of Hartford City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home. He was born on December 27, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late John and Aileen (Dennis) McGrady. Denny was a 1967 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and attended Ball […] — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Archie “Bill” William Nixon Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted October 27, 2023)
Lonnie Lowell Cain Lonnie Lowell Cain 83 of Richmond died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Monday, October 30, 2023, View full obituary — (Posted October 26, 2023)