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.

Dae’Lynn Khy’Lani Dorae Mathis Dae’Lynn Khy’Lani Dorae Mathis, beloved daughter of Kaya Moore and D’Juan Mathis, was born sleeping December 20, 2022, at Reid Health. We are forever grateful that we got to see and hold our beautiful angel even if for just a short time. Along with her parents, Dae’Lynn leaves behind her maternal Grandparents: Joan and Anthony […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Rex A. Dillman Rex A. Dillman, age 61, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 20. Rex was born in Winchester, Indiana on May 31, 1961 to Donald L. & Beverly A. Adamson Dillman. Rex was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. He enjoyed growing up on a farm and continued his involvement in agriculture his whole […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Tina Rosalee Angel Tina Rosalee Angel, age 57, of Connersville, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home. Tina was born on January 25, 1965, in Connersville, IN, the daughter of the late Eldon Gaddis, Sr. and Donna Golden Gordon. On November 26, 1988, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Milford Angel […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Judy Ann Vickers Judy Ann Vickers, 68, of Connersville, passed away at her home on December 20, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1954, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Frank and Martha Faye Collins Pence. Judy enjoyed doing arts and crafts, keeping up with all her friends on social media and she loved her […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Mark Edwin Wiley Mark Edwin Wiley, 56, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022 at his home. One of three children of Joseph and Eileene Hilbert Wiley, Mark was born in Connersville on March 1, 1966 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. On July 27, 2013 Mark married the former […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Daryl Coleman Daryl Coleman, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born July 7, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Archie and Mildred (Lyle) Coleman. He was employed at American Legion Golf Course and formerly owned & operated a golf course […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

William “Bill” Staton William “Bill” Staton, 68, passed away on December 21, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born on March 15, 1954, in Middletown, Ohio to Alvin Staton and Adalene Staton Klein. Bill was a Sales Consultant at various dealerships until he retired in 2016. He loved his Bengals, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox’. He […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Raylene Lorene Hutchings Raylene Lorene Hutchings of Richmond passed away due to health complications at Reid Hospital Monday, December 19th, 2022. She was born August 4th, 1940 Cambridge City to Ira and Charlotte (McKessick) Swindell in their home, and spent most of her life in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1958 and worked as a […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Shirley June Henderson Shirley June Henderson was born April 20th, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana to Leonard C. Henderson and Lucia M. Henderson. Shirley was born and raised in Richmond. She attended Nicholson School and Test Junior High School. She graduated from RHS in 1967. Shirley was a good and faithful member of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. Where […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Patricia Rodandello Patricia Rodandello, age 78, passed away December 19, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare after a long illness. She was born September 13th, 1944, the daughter of Merle G. Ross and Anne P. Hines, in Richmond, Indiana. Patricia was a graduate of Richmond High School. She loved country music, watching TV and her beloved cats. She leaves […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Anita Kay Wilson Anita Kay Wilson, 77, a former Hagerstown resident, died Friday, December 9, 2022 at Forest Park Health Campus, where she had recently resided. She was born in New Castle on November 20, 1945 to Donald A. and Mary E. (Goodson) Wilson. She was a 1963 graduate of Hagerstown High School and, for the past several […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Carolyn J. Clark Mrs. Carolyn J. Clark, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 20, at Reid Health. She was born in Bentonville, Indiana on August 28, 1928 to Orville B. and Blanche H. Brake Applegeet. Carolyn was a 1946 graduate of Everton High School. She married J. Clayton Clark on December 22, 1946. They were […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Ramona Ann Hampton Ramona Ann Hampton, 63, of Richmond passed away December 20, 2022, at her home after a long illness. She was born March 21, 1959, in Maysville, Kentucky to James McCane and Ann Reed McCane White and lived in this area most of her life. She worked for Centerstone. She is survived by her mother, three […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Jeremy R. Merida Jeremy R. Merida, age 46, formerly of Connersville, went home with to the Lord on Saturday December 17, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeremy was born in Connersville, Indiana on August 21, 1976, the son of Darryl and Linda Rees Merida. On September 23, 2022, he was united in marriage to Rachel Kemp-Merida. […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Harry Arthur Jewell Harry Arthur Jewell, 60, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. Harry was born May 15, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Roy and Viola Miller Jewell. While in Chicago, he worked at a fencing company and later worked at A-Bec Electric. On August 4, 2001, he was married […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

David James Elmore David James Elmore, 52, of Fountain City, passed away on December 19, 2022, at his home. He was born May 11, 1970, in Richmond to James David and RueAnn Clements Elmore and lived in this area all of his life. He worked at Primex Plastics for 30 years. David is survived by his daughter Kristina […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Helen Ann White Helen Ann White, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Arbor Trace. Born January 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Lawrence J. and Helen J. Johns White, Ann had lived in Richmond for over 60 years. She was an elementary teacher for her entire career. Ann enjoyed traveling and cross-stitch and […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)

Karen Sue Fox Weston Karen Sue Fox Weston, 60 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1962 in Hamilton, Ohio to Darrell Fox and Mary Ann Fox Mulheeren. Karen graduated from Connersville Senior High School in 1980. Karen had worked at Integrity Metal, Brown’s Heating and Cooling before moving to Port […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Edward L. Revalee Edward L. Revalee, age 86, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. A visitation for family & friends for Edward will be held Friday, December 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Connersville. Fond memories and expressions of […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Joyce A. Lafuse Joyce A. Lafuse, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born February 11, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank and Elsie Long Mussoni, Joyce was a life-long resident of this community. Joyce worked in the personnel department at Richmond State Hospital, retiring after 20+ years. […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Pamela Maples Pamela Maples, 68, of Richmond, IN, gained her wings and went home to be with Our Lord & Savior, and her reunite with her son, Cole Maples, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Pam, “Momma”, “Dammy”, Maples was a loving, caring, headstrong woman whose beauty radiated not only from the outside, but especially from within. She […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Gary M. Schneider Gary M. Schneider, 73, of Middletown and formerly of Connersville passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. He was born September 26, 1949 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Earl John and Helen (Isaacs) Schneider. Gary retired from the Connersville Utilities, following 31 years of service. He enjoyed […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Dawn Dalee (Barnum) Meyer Dawn Dalee (Barnum) Meyer was born February 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Rev. Robert Clayton and Ella May Barnum. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 15, 2022, peacefully at home. Her husband, Douglas, and daughter, Autumn, were at her side. Dawn was 81 years old. Dawn […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Darryll Lee Morehead, Sr. Darryll Lee Morehead, Sr., 70, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord on Friday evening, December 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Darryll was born November 26, 1952 in Batesville, Indiana. He is the son of Bob (Dottie) Morehead and Shirley Alberstein, and moved to Connersville with his family […] — (Posted December 20, 2022)

Rodney Eugene Turner Rodney Eugene Turner, 73, died Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born in Richmond on January 26, 1949 to Paul and Grace (Sandlin) Turner. He was raised in Liberty, had resided in the Hagerstown area and lived most of his life in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Short High School, Liberty and Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Joan (Blevins) Stigall Joan (Blevins) Stigall, age 77, resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1945, in Parnell, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jess & Ruth (Coffee) Blevins. Joan married the love of her life, Charles Stigall onJuly 4, 1962 […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Frank J. Erdosy Frank J. Erdosy, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home. Born September 3, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, to Frank Erdosy Sr. and Julia A. Demeter Erdosy, Frank was a life-long resident of this community. Frank attended 9th and 10th grade at St. Meinrad Seminary, 11th and 12th grade at […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Charlotte Johnson-Jackson Charlotte Johnson-Jackson, 69, of Knightstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on July 28, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Charles P. and Sondra Kay (Davis) Holtzel. Charlotte was a 1971 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She studied business […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

John Harold Woolums John Harold Woolums, 81, of New Castle went to heaven on the morning of Saturday, December 17 after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 4, 1941 in New Castle, a son of Charles and Margaret (Paige) Woolums John attended New Castle Chrysler High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy where […] — (Posted December 19, 2022)

Ted L. Heiser Ted L. Heiser, age 78, of New Madison, OH passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born October 31, 1944 in Byron, GA to the late Lawrence and Wanda Heiser. Ted was a graduate of Celina High School. He was an Ohio State Highway Patrolman for 26 […] — (Posted December 18, 2022)