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.
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)
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)
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)
John Allan Flynn
Green Bay Columnist Doug Larson said, “If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” Archery bow expert Fred Bear said, “Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.” These quotes epitomize Allan Flynn. John Allan Flynn, 76, […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Esther Louise Lang
Esther Louise (Faucett) Lang 82 passed away July 24, 2023, surrounded by family after a battle with dementia and cancer. She was born January 13, View full obituary — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Stanley Rigney
Stanley Rigney, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born, February 7, 1934, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Burby & Louella (Stinson) Rigney. Stanley proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the love […] — (Posted July 26, 2023)
Ricky Lenden Stikeleather
Ricky Lenden Stikeleather “Big Rick”, 62, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on July 23, 2023. He was born September 16, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to View full obituary — (Posted July 25, 2023)
Dorothy Smith
Dorothy (McClellean) Smith, age 82, of Greens Fork, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tn. She was born, October 21, 1940, in Seminary, Kentucky to the late Emery & Carrie (Riddle) McClellean. Dorothy loved life and lived it to its fullest. She enjoyed ceramic painting & crocheting. It was said […] — (Posted July 25, 2023)
Clairita Adams
Clairita Vista Adams was born February 02, 1962 to the late Juan and Socorro Vista. Claire departed this life after an extended illness on Jul View full obituary — (Posted July 24, 2023)
Paul Leon Smiley
Paul Leon Smiley, 96, of Union City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the EverHeart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on October 3, 1926, in Randolph County, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Lola (Castle) Smiley. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his […] — (Posted July 24, 2023)