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.
Vaughn Moore Robert “Vaughn” Moore, 88, of Greenwood passed away on the evening of Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Springfield, IN, a son of the late Robert at Alma (Bush) Moore. Vaughn enjoyed antique cars, hunting and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He served in the United States […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Stephan D Godsey Sr. Stephan D. Godsey Sr., 71 of Connersville passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 in Indianapolis Indiana. He was born on August 29, 1951 to View full obituary — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Robert McKee Robert Francis McKee, 75, of Richmond, on the mighty fine day of August 13, 2023 our beloved Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Adopted Father and Adopted Grandfather and friend to many, went beyond the “Veil” to be with his Heavenly Father, family and friends.   Robert was born on July 27, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana. He […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Elizabeth E. Edminster Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Thresia Bullock Thresia (Winters) Bullock, age 83, passed away on Monday August 14, 2023 at home. She was born on March 16, 1940 to Al and Bessie Mills Winters and had lived in Richmond all her life. Thresia graduated from Richmond High School in 1976 with honors. She was a homemaker in addition to working for many […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
George Alan Nester George Alan Nester, 67, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 12th. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and “George”. He was born on March 23, 1956 to Bernard Randall and Pauline (Teel) Nester in Connersville, Indiana. George married Lu Ann Isaacs on July 7, 1979 at Connersville Baptist Temple. Together they […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Vincent Watson Ward , Ind. – Vincent Watson Ward, age 71, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday August 13, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Born July 20, 1952, in Murphy, North Carolina, to Vincent Neal and Darlene Tucker Ward, Vincent came to this community from Florida 13 years ago. Vincent got an associate degree in art at Broward Community College […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Douglas Hepburn VanMiddlesworth Douglas Hepburn VanMiddlesworth, 81, of New Bern, NC, passed away peacefully at home with family on August 5, 2023.   Douglas was born on May 10, 1942, to Eleanor and Paul VanMiddlesworth in Clifton, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; their five children, Michelle Leithliter (Andrew) of Lafayette, IN, Neal VanMiddlesworth (Aimee) of […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Anna Florine “Flo” Owens FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. – Anna Florine “Flo” Owens, of Fountain City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, with her children by her side. Flo was born June 19, 1936, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to Maude Donavan, and at 14 years old she and her family moved to Richmond, Indiana. Her first job was […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
James “Jim” Wynne James “Jim” Wynne, age 61, of Spiceland, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Howard & Frances Wynne. Jim married the love of his life, Michelle (Turner) and enjoyed 30 years of marriage until her passing. In […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Gina Gene Altom Gina Gene Altom, 65, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born July 19, 1958 in New Castle, Indiana to Robert and Rosa May, and she grew up in Straughn, Indiana. She had been employed as an electrician for Eli Lilly as well as a manager […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Paul E. Frame Jr. Paul E. Frame Jr. 84 of Richmond died Sunday August 13, 2023 at Arbor Trace Health Center after an extended illness. He was born February View full obituary — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Pamela Williams RICHMOND, Ind. – Pamela Williams, age 69, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Reid Health. Born August 19, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Harold and Winnie Gramlich, Pamela was a resident of this area most of her life. She was a 1971 graduate of Richmond High School. She worked as a bank […] — (Posted August 14, 2023)
Jeneva “Jennie” Divine Jeneva “Jennie” Divine, 65, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1958 in San Luis Obispo, CA a daughter of Jerry Lee and Donna Lee Upshaw. “So, when the wind blows and flips your hair, remember me still right there.” This saying was instructions […] — (Posted August 12, 2023)
Frank Sherwood   CAMBRIDGE CITY- Franklin Delano Sherwood, 87, passed away at his home on the morning of Friday, August 11th, 2023. A son of the late Henry and Hazel Marie (McMichael) Sherwood, Frank was born on May 31st, 1936, in Fayette County, Indiana. He met the love of his love, Nancy Lou Ingalls and were married […] — (Posted August 12, 2023)
Marjorie Jean Mullins RICHMOND, Ind. – Marjorie Jean Mullins, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Born December 11, 1925, in Brookville, Indiana, to Arthur and Emma Conrad Jones, Marjorie was a member of this community for several years. She worked at Nettle Creek and was a member of Ravina Park Baptist […] — (Posted August 12, 2023)
Fred S. Johnson Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 12, 2023)
Mark Owen Spurlock Mark Owen Spurlock, age 62, of Connersville, passed away on August 10, 2023, due to a heart attack. Mark was born in Connersville on April View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2023)
Joe Miller Jr. Walter Joseph Miller Jr. (1947-2023), known as “Joe” to most, “Big Joe” to some, and as “Bud” to a few daring relatives, completed his life’s journey Tuesday morning at his home in New Castle, Indiana. Joe’s hard worked and well-lived life began in Salt Lick, Kentucky to his late loving parents Walter Joseph Miller Sr. […] — (Posted August 11, 2023)
Leanna Grace May Holbrook Leanna Grace May Holbrook, 69, lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away early Thursday morning, August 10, 2023 at her home. She was born August 9, 1954 in Rushville, one of six children of Frank L. and Reva Vivian Holland May. She graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1972. On July 17, 1993, […] — (Posted August 11, 2023)
David Alan Chamberlain David (Dave) Alan Chamberlain went peacefully to his heavenly home on August 9th, 2023 at the age of 67 in Richmond, Indiana. He was the View full obituary — (Posted August 11, 2023)
Walter Thomas Spicer, Jr. Walter Thomas Spicer, Jr. passed away at his residence on Monday, August 7th, 2023. He was born on March 29th, 1957, in Kittery, Maine, the View full obituary — (Posted August 10, 2023)
David Lower David A. Lower, 83, of Richmond, died peacefully on August 8, 2023, at his home with his loving wife of 58 years by his side. He was born on June 10, 1940 in Cambridge City to Bernard and Ada (Ledford) Lower. David was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, received his […] — (Posted August 10, 2023)
Virginia Littrell-Hix NEW LISBON- Virginia Littrell-Hix, 98, passed away Sunday morning August 6, 2023, at Addison Place in New Castle, Indiana where she was cared for by a generous and loving staff.  Virginia was born on January 31, 1925 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late James Isaac and Omia (Burton) Clark. Her family moved to New […] — (Posted August 10, 2023)
Joseph Thornburg It is with sadness to share the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Joseph “JT” Thornburg.  Born to Wilbur and Lunette (Bird) Thornburg on August 21, 1950, JT grew up on a farm north of Losantville, Indiana, and graduated from Union School. JT was a farm boy who loved John Deere tractors, corvettes, […] — (Posted August 9, 2023)
Karen Beard Karen Beard, age 71, of Liberty, passed away at her home on August 8, 2023. Karen was born in Richmond, IN on June 13, 1952, View full obituary — (Posted August 9, 2023)
Sharron L. Moyer RICHMOND, Ind. – Sharron L. Moyer, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in her apartment at the Leland Legacy. Sharron was born January 12, 1936, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Jay and Irma Dull Paris. She lived in Apple Valley, Ohio for many […] — (Posted August 9, 2023)
Ronald James Trusty Ronald James Trusty, 66, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, August 7, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born June 20, 1957 in Connersville to Paul and Evelyn Evegene Jenkins Trusty. A proud veteran, Ronald served his country in the United States Army, spending time stationed in Germany. On June 30, 1990, he married […] — (Posted August 9, 2023)
Dorothy D. Isom Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 9, 2023)
Esther Stout Esther Stout 87 of Richmond passed away on August 7, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born November 17, 1936, in Spartanburg to Olin and View full obituary — (Posted August 8, 2023)