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.
Michael C Noll Michael C Noll, 67, of Brookville, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was born September 8, 1955, in Connersville, Indiana to the late Carl View full obituary — (Posted August 16, 2023)
Paul A. Price Paul A. Price age 96 of Richmond, Indiana and formerly of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. Paul was born on November 30, 1926, in Trenton, Ohio, the son of the late Robert R. & Ethel (Burdge) Price and had served in the U.S. […] — (Posted August 16, 2023)
Imogene Powell Obituary ;Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 16, 2023)
George William “Bill” Surber RICHMOND, Ind. – George William “Bill” Surber, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Born March 15, 1937, in Lancaster, Kentucky, to John R. and Cora Clark Surber, George has been a resident of this community since 1960. He was a 1955 graduate of Garrard County High School and […] — (Posted August 16, 2023)
Jazmyn Carroll Jazmyn Denise Carroll, 28 of New Castle, passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023. She was born January 25, 1995 in New Castle to Chad Lawrence & Dawn (Crouch) Wilkinson. A full obituary will be made available soon. — (Posted August 16, 2023)
Michael E. Johnson Michael E. Johnson, age 70 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, August 14, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on January 10, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio.   Preceded in death by his Mother: Elizabeth A. (Slone) Johnson in 2016; Infant Son: Michael E. Johnson, Jr. in 1973.   Survived by his Wife of 51 years: Kay L. […] — (Posted August 15, 2023)
Mark Alan Denton Mark Alan Denton, 70, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on the morning of Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1953, in Rushville, Indiana, a son of the late Paul and Geneva (Shafer) Denton. Mark was a 1971 graduate of Knightstown High School. He […] — (Posted August 15, 2023)
Thomas Ray Keckler   Thomas Ray “Tom” Keckler, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, Ohio.  Born on January 19, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Frank Benton & Ruby Grace (McClure) Keckler. Tom was a graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School in New Paris, […] — (Posted August 15, 2023)
Tiffany Anne Cottrell Tiffany Cottrell passed away at her home in Richmond, Indiana on August 11th, 2023. She was born on June 15th, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia, to View full obituary — (Posted August 15, 2023)
William Ronald Coleman Jr. William R. Coleman Jr., 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 9, 2023, at IU Hospital Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born June 13, 1947, View full obituary — (Posted August 15, 2023)
Robert Theodore Smith Robert Theodore Smith, age 79, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Smith family. — (Posted August 14, 2023)
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)