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.
Vincent Howard Raham Vincent Howard Raham, 61, formerly of Connersville, passed away Sunday July 23, 2023 at his residence in Peoria, Arizona where he had been living for over four years. One of three children of David A. and Maxine C. Howard Raham, Vince was born in Connersville on July 14, 1962 and was a 1980 graduate of […] — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Sirena L. Cassady Sirena L. Cassady 50 of Richmond unexpectedly died Friday, July 28, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born September 9, 1972, in Richmond to Howard View full obituary — (Posted August 1, 2023)
Mark D. Bunner Mark D. Bunner, 78, of Frankfort and formerly of Mount Summit passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born July 11, 1945 in Henry County to the late Ralph and Elizabeth “Betty” (Powell) Bunner. Mark was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School then earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Purdue University. While […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Lois E. McLain Lois E. McLain, 100, of Greenwood, IN and formerly of New Castle, IN, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Aspen Trace of Greenwood. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Henry County, a daughter of the late William C. and Anna Virginia (Harry) McKinsey. Lois enjoyed playing cards, golfing […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Richard “Rick” Allen Oldham CENTERVILLE Ind. – Richard “Rick” Allen Oldham, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home. Born October 24, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Lowell and Betty Cates Oldham, Rick was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1979. Rick worked at Producer’s Livestock Auction […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Duane Schroeder Duane Schroeder age 69, of New Castle died July 29, 2023, at University Hospital Indianapolis after a sudden aggressive illness. Born June 5, 1954, in Richmond Indiana to Melvin and Doris Schroeder, Duane lived his entire life in Indiana and graduated from Richmond High School, class of 1972. He graduated from Ball State University with […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Stephen “Steve” Wayne Mertz Stephen “Steve” Wayne Mertz, 65, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Reid Health. The only child of Lawrence O. and Patricia K. Hartman Mertz, Steve was born in Richmond on November 28, 1957 and was a 1976 graduate of Richmond High School. In 1980, he graduated from Ball State University with his […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Glen Dale Rowland Glen Dale Rowland, 76, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 17, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana to Wayne and Geneva Ruf Rowland. He graduated from Thorntown High School with the class of 1965. Following high school, Glen served his country in the United States Army. […] — (Posted July 31, 2023)
Haily Danielle Snyder Haily Danielle Snyder, 26, of Greens Fork, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born in Monroe, NC on May 21, 1997 to Shawn and Angie Dee Steffler and lived most of her life in Anderson. She had resided in Greens Fork for the past several years. She attended St. Anne Catholic Church […] — (Posted July 30, 2023)
Matthew Berry Matthew “Matt” Berry, age 43, of Richmond, died on Thursday , July 27, 2023. He was born in Union City, Indiana on December 19, 1979 to Kenneth and Debra (Grubbs) Berry. He was a lifelong resident of Indiana and attended Northeastern High School. He formerly worked as a cement finisher, machinist and mot recently as […] — (Posted July 29, 2023)
Jesse N. Douglas Jesse Newton Douglas, age 84, passed away July 27, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare Nursing Home. He was born August 25, 1938, the son of Arthur View full obituary — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Harley Ray Means Harley Ray Means, age 74, of New Castle passed away on July 26, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late James and Eva (Loy) Means. Harley graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1967 and attended Perdue University for several years before serving honorably in […] — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Randi Renee Boyd RICHMOND, Ind. – Randi Renee Boyd, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Randi was born January 30, 1980, in Richmond, where she lived her entire life. Randi is survived by her sons, Jacob Shaffer of New Madison, Ohio, and Nolan Ray Boyd, of Richmond. She […] — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Darrell L. Cottongim CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Darrell L. Cottongim, age 59, of Centerville, Indiana, died Friday, July 28, 2023, at his residence. Born April 2, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Orville and Martha Lunsford Cottongim, Darrell was a life-long resident of this community. He retired from J.M. Hutton after more than 30 years of service. Darrell enjoyed being […] — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Jeffery Lowhorn Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Lowhorn, age 62, of Straughn, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home. He was born, November 17, 1960, in Rushville, Indiana to Paul Lowhorn & the late Barbara (Mercer) Lowhorn. Jeff loved life and lived it to its fullest. He was a 1979 graduate of Tri High School where he […] — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Michael W. Ford Michael W. Ford, 71, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Indiana where he had been a patient for twelve days. He was born March 7, 1952 in Connersville, the son of Floyd and Leva Madden Ford. He had worked at Philco-Ford and also as a union […] — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Stephen Bruce Riggs Stephen Bruce Riggs, 75, of Indianapolis and formerly of New Castle passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Arlington Place in Indianapolis. He was born on November 21, 1947 in New Castle, a son of the late Clermont “Doc” and Mary Elizabeth (Cole) Riggs. Arrangements are pending at this time. — (Posted July 28, 2023)
Jerry Vincent Noelker Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Za’Mya Wilson Za’Mya Wilson was born and passed away at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital on July 25, 2023. She was born the daughter of Mariah Taylor View full obituary — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Cheryl Ann Garrett Cheryl Ann Garrett departed this life on July 17, 2023, bound by the love of her family & friends. On May 27, 1946, Dorothy E. View full obituary — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Don Dudley CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Don Dudley, 85, born on October 29, 1937, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday morning July 26, 2023.  Don was born in New Castle, Indiana and grew up in New Lisbon where he graduated high school. He has lived most of his adult life in the Cambridge city community. […] — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Donna J. Berry Donna J. Berry, age 76, of Richmond, passed away July 26, 2023 at Arbor Trace. Donna leaves behind a daughter Angela (Jack) Goddard, of Richmond; 2 grandchildren Alyssa Jenkins and Christopher Hayes both of Richmond; 2 great granddaughters Kylee Hayes and Liberty Hayes, both of Richmond; sister Mary Rader of Richmond and several nieces and […] — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Conrad A. Browne Conrad A. Browne of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born on November 2, 1954, to Dorothy Browne in St Kitts, View full obituary — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Travis Lee Thacker Travis Lee Thacker, 43, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023. Travis was born on October 29th, 1979 in Richmond, IN View full obituary — (Posted July 27, 2023)
Jack D. Boatright Jack D. Boatright, 84, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio, a son of the late Stanley Boatright and Helen Delores (Lanz) Brown. Jack graduated from Ross High School in Ross, OH and […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Susan E. Alexander OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 26, 2023)
James “Jim” Banning James D. “Jim” Banning 85 of Richmond passed away July 24, 2023, at Arbor Trace Senior Living. He was born January 18, 1938, in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Patricia “Pat” Mayer Patricia “Pat” Mayer of Richmond passed away on July 5, 2023. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and Earlham College and a member of Seton Catholic Church. She was born January 31, 1926, to Herbert and Henrietta Mayer and lived in Richmond all of her life. After college graduation, she spent 18 months […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Eula Fay Harmon Eula Fay Harmon, 87, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023 at Caroleton Healthcare Center. She was born August 15, 1935 in Byrdstown, Tennessee to Weldon Cohen Moon and Maedell Storie Moon. She graduated from Pickett County High School with the class of 1953. Following graduation, she moved with her family to Indiana. […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Camryn Avery Garrison A bit of Heaven came into this world almost four months ago, but Heavenly Father needed her back. Camryn Avery Garrison passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023. This sweet girl lit up the room with her smile and made bad days good and good days great. She loved to be around her brother and […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)