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.
Betty L. Clapp Betty L. Clapp, 74, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1948 in New Castle to the late Willie Lewis and Eula Ann (Sloan) Wallen. Betty was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School and worked for over 32 years at […] — (Posted May 18, 2023)
Aaron Michael White Aaron Michael White, 42, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 11, 1981 in Abilene, TX, to Michael and Virginia (Rios) White. A faithful member of the Southside Church of Christ in New Castle, he was also a member of VooDoo Kings Car Club. He […] — (Posted May 18, 2023)
Vivian Himelick Vivan Himelick, 72 of Connersville passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1950 in Richmond to the late A.E. View full obituary — (Posted May 18, 2023)
Nancy Paulette Martin Nancy Paulette Martin, age 71, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, after a long term illness, surrounded by her family at Hope Hospice in Ft Myers, FL. She was born in Richmond, Indiana to Jeannette and the late Paul Sena. Nancy is survived by her loving husband, best friend and soulmate of 52 years, […] — (Posted May 18, 2023)
Dorothy J. McMillan Dorothy J. McMillan of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in Fountain City, Indiana on November 5, 1934 to Robert Barker and Marie Barker Conner. Dorothy graduated from Fountain City High School and was married to George McMillan for over 50 years. Left to […] — (Posted May 17, 2023)
Jewell Rogers RICHMOND, Ind. – Jewell Rogers, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Arbor Trace. Born November 11, 1930, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Cecil Jerome and Stella Carrie Smith, Jewell was a longtime resident of this community. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and retired from sales in the men’s […] — (Posted May 17, 2023)
Gretchen F. Belcher RICHMOND, Ind. – Gretchen F. Belcher, age 56, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Reid Health. Born September 12, 1966, to Mack Leon and Patricia Lou Moore Belcher, Gretchen was a life-long resident of this community. Gretchen loved the outdoors and spending time with her […] — (Posted May 17, 2023)
Pat Bryant CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Patricia Ann Bryant, 81, passed away peacefully at her home Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023.  A daughter of the late William Cecil and Bertha Mae (Custer) Derrickson, Patricia was born in Straughn, Indiana on July 4, 1941.  She was raised in the Straughn community and graduated from high school there.  Pat married the […] — (Posted May 17, 2023)
Randy Dean Pickering BIGFORK, Mn. – Randy Dean Pickering, age 58, of Bigfork, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born October 9, 1964, in Richmond, Indiana, to Joseph Franklin and Doris June Gard Pickering Jr., Randy was a former resident of this community. He was a janitor in Bigfork, MN. He loved spending time with his nieces and […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Richaline C. Sandlin Richaline C. Sandlin age 68 of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton. Richaline was born on August 9, 1954, Jeffersonville, In. the daughter of the late Douglas D. & Stella (Rager) West. She was Co-Owner of S.A.T. in Port Charlotte, Florida. Preceded in death by daughter: Hope Dawn Sandlin in […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Daniel F. Powell Jr. Daniel F. Powell Jr., passed away peacefully on Thursday May 11, 2023 at the age of 91. He was a resident of the Leland Legacy Senior Community in Richmond and loved everyone. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 24, 1931 to Daniel and Maggie (Day) Powell. Daniel is a United States Army Veteran […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Robert Lee Slavey Robert Lee Slavey, 68, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord, Monday May 15th, unexpectedly. He was born August 11, 1954 to Theodore and Virginia Slavey. Robert had a love for Mt. Lawn and Anderson Speedway Racing with his son and grandson. Other nice days, you would find him fishing with family […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Shirley Faye Rose Raines RICHMOND, Ind. – Shirley Faye Rose Raines, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home. Born April 14, 1957, in Beattyville, Kentucky, to Luther and Lucille Charles Rose, Shirley was a member of this community for 35 years. She was a printer for Sanyo. Shirley had a DJ business, Southern […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Larry “Pat” Thomas Larry “Pat” Thomas, 84, of New Castle, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1938 in Cassville, MO, a son of the late Curtis and Millie Thomas. A 1956 graduate of Cassville High School in Cassville, MO, Pat worked for many years in […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Thomas W. Davis OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Robert C. West ROBERT C WEST PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT THE BRICKYARD GOLDEN RULE SENIOR LIVING FACILITY WITH HIS SISTER JANICE BY HIS SIDE. BOB WAS BORN IN View full obituary — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Robert E. Bailey Robert E. “Bob” Bailey, 71 of West Farmington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 14th 2023 Bob was born November 28, 1951, in View full obituary — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Randall Lynch   CONNERSVILLE-  Randall Jay Lynch, 75, passed away early Monday morning May 15, 2023 at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville, Indiana.  A son of the late Sam and Minerva (Dixon) Lynch, Randall was born in McKee, Jackson County, Kentucky on July 7, 1947.  Randall grew up in Mckee and moved to Dublin, Indiana while looking for […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
Tara Barrett Tara Barrett, 26, of Muncie, Indiana, and formerly of New Castle passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2023. Tara was born on June 4, 1996, in Warner Robins, GA to Zonda (Masters) Blevins and the late Ronald Barrett Tara loved life and lived it to it’s fullest. She was known as a “Wild Spirit” to […] — (Posted May 16, 2023)
June S. Kasunic June S. Kasunic, 92, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Brookdale of Greenville. She was born June 14, 1930, in rural Dothan, Alabama, to the late Roy and Mildred (Mattox) Conner. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard O. Kasunic, whom […] — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Jerilyn “Jerri” Joyce Oliver Jerilyn “Jerri” J. Oliver, 76, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Carey and Marilyn (Fackler) Younkman. Jerri is survived by her husband of 27 years, Roger E. Oliver, whom she married on October 8, […] — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Judith Ann Roman-Royer RICHMOND, Ind. – Judith Ann Roman-Royer, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home. She was born November 24, 1952, in Evanston, Illinois, to Kenneth C. and Mary A. Steppe Roman. Judith received her PhD in English from Indiana University in Bloomington. She lived in this community for 40 years […] — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Robert H. Hooks OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Bobby Ray Wicker Bobby Ray Wicker, age 82 of Connersville, passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, at his residence. Bobby was born in Mousie, Kentucky, on January View full obituary — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Mary Anne Carr Mary A. Carr age 92 of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. Mary was born on November 12, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles E. & Blanche G. (Sammet) Leighly. She was a Receptionist for the Daycare Licensing Section for the State of […] — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Carol Lambert Carol Lambert, 82, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home. She was born October 17, 1940, one of seven children of Joseph Frank and Katherine Abbott Lambert. Carol was a member of Connersville Baptist Temple and also a part of the CRF family. She had worked for Landmark Services until her […] — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Thelma Moore Thelma Moore, age 90, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Moore family. — (Posted May 15, 2023)
Patricia L. Robinson Patricia (Pat) Louise Dishman Robinson went to be with her Lord on May 11, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and close friends. Pat was born on August 26, 1933 to Claude Ernest and Mary Bell (Miller) Dishman. Pat graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1951. After high school she […] — (Posted May 14, 2023)
Adam M. Fetters Adam Myron Fetters, 42, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 19, 1980, in Piqua, Ohio, to Gordon “Butch” Fetters, Jr. of Ansonia, Ohio, and Linda (Shaffer) Hart Saunders of Wayne Lakes, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Adam […] — (Posted May 14, 2023)
Robert “Bobby” Ralph White Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Ralph “Bobby” White Jr., age 67, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at home. Born May 12, 1956, in Corona, California, to Robert R. and Shirley L. Groth White Sr., Bobby moved to Richmond when he was less than a year old. He was a veteran of the United […] — (Posted May 13, 2023)