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.
Helen Sizemore Helen Sizemore, age 87, died peacefully at Ambassador Health Care November 30th, 2022, following a long battle with diabetes and kidney complications. Born August 12, 1935, in Albany, Kentucky to Bruce and Edna Marsh, Helen’s early childhood was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio where she graduated from Samual Ach Jr. High (1951) followed by graduation with […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
William “John” Rodgers William “John” Rodgers, age 77, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born May 17, 1945, in Flint, Michigan, to R. James and Emma Berry Rodgers, John was a resident of this community most of his life. He was a farmer and also worked at Kroger and Kempers. He enjoyed hunting, farming, and Harley […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Judy Kendall On November 28, 2022, Judy Kendall, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 86. Judith Suzanne Kendall (nee Darnell) was born August 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, IN., to Friends pastors Carl and Eunice (Sutphin) Darnell. She lived near Westfield and Russiaville in her early school years, then moved to […] — (Posted December 1, 2022)
Saundra Dianne Connell Saundra Dianne Connell was born on February 24th, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana, to Eugene and Myrtle Taylor. Saundra Dianne gained her wings November 23rd, 2022, surrounded by family at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. She retired from Ball Memorial Hospital with over 40 years of employment.  After retiring, she was devoted to raising her great grandson, […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Tia Lynn Dale Tia Lynn Dale, 50, Pershing, passed away from complications of a stroke on Monday evening November 28, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Tia was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 22, 1972.  She had lived in Oklahoma prior to moving to Western Wayne County five years ago. A homemaker, Tia had worked […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Jerome “Jerry” Lee Pipes Jerome “Jerry” Lee Pipes, age 66 of Richmond passed away peacefully, Thursday November 24, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1956, to George Gordon Pipes and Viola Mae Warne Pipes in Winchester, Indiana and had lived in the area for most of his life. Jerry enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed golf trips […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Jared Lee Morris Jared Lee Morris, age 28, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on November 24, 2022.  He was born November 10, 1994, the son of Traci Morris and Ronald E. Morris, in Richmond, Indiana. Jared loved listening to music and hanging out with his many friends.  He also loved and cherished his babies. He was an […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Frankie Mae Carter Frankie Mae Carter, age 95 of Richmond, Indiana made her journey home on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She departed this life peacefully at Arbor Trace Family First Senior Living Center. She was born on March 2, 1927 in Allen, Alabama to Mary Davis Armstead and Ellis Armstead. Frankie moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1943, and […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Patrick Thomas Sullivan Patrick Thomas Sullivan, 67, of Connersville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Reid Health of Richmond, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1957 in Santa Anna, California, one of three children of Thomas and Patricia Quinn Sullivan. Following his high school graduation, Patrick served his country with the U. S. Army from 1972 […] — (Posted November 30, 2022)
Donald Eugene Myers Donald Eugene Myers, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Friends Fellowship, where he had resided for the past 5 years. He was born on the family farm on September 24, 1932, to Charles and Helen (Harvey) Myers. He attended Hagerstown High School and graduated in 1950. In 1958 he […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
June Adelaide Juday June Adelaide Juday, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Compassus Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. June was born on June 2, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren & Nancy (Bunker) Atkins. She retired in 2001 from Verizon of Richmond. Member and Elder of […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Ricky Lawson Ricky Lawson, age 62, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at The Waters of New Castle. He was born February 24, 1960, in New Castle, Indiana a son of the late Clyde & Josie (Terry) Lawson. Ricky was a 1980 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. He married […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Sheila (White) Bridgeman Sheila (White) Bridgeman, age 65, a resident of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence. She was born November 23, 1957, in Greenfield, IN a daughter of the late Emerson & Melba (Jarrett) White. Sheila was a 1976 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. She married the love of […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Emalisa “Emmy” R. Puckett Emalisa “Emmy” R. Puckett, 59, of Connersville, passed away on November 22, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. The daughter of the late Jim and Doris Gulley, she was born on February 7, 1963, in Garfield, New Jersey. Emmy graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1982. Emmy had worked at various […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Adrian Toler Adrian Toler, age 92, of Connersville, passed away on November 28, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond.  Adrian was born on April 5, 1930, in Beattyville, Kentucky, one of ten children of Raleigh and Della Bowman Toler. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marilyn Hisel Toler, on July 30, 1955.  […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Matthew E. Gross Matthew E. Gross, 47 of Connersville passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1975 in Connersville. Matt was a machinist at CNC for most of his life. Matt enjoyed going fishing, watching SNL with his children, and listening to music. Most importantly he loved to go on adventures with […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan Jerry W. “Bones” Ryan, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, chose to be reunited with his wife, Sandy “Lou” Ryan on November 26, 2022. Born October 11, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Harry Edward and Georgie May Burket Ryan, Jerry was a life-long resident of this area. He retired from the Indiana Army National Guard after […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro Kathleen S. (Fleming) Golden Hartman Ferraro, 84, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Golden Rule Care Center. She was born in London, Ohio on August 22, 1938 to Edward Fleming and Marjorie (Cooney) Fleming. Kathleen married Richard H. Golden in May 1960 and together they had five […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder William Joseph “Billy Joe” Snyder, 63, of Glenwood, passed away at Franciscan Health Indianapolis on Saturday, November 26, 2022, the special date of what would have been his parents’ 67th wedding anniversary. He was born November 22, 1959 in Connersville to John W. and Joyce E. Howard Snyder. Throughout his life, he was employed at […] — (Posted November 29, 2022)
Carolyn Nicholson Mrs. Carolyn Nicholson, 91, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, November 26. Born on August 29, 1931 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Thomas Edgar & Ada Irene Smith Short. She was a 1949 graduate of Hollansburg High School, where she was on the cheerleading squad for 2 years. She married Mack […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Pauline Ruth Whitaker Fields Pauline Ruth Whitaker Fields, 101, passed away on November 25, 2022 at Arbor Trace in Richmond, IN.  Pauline was born April 20, 1921 to Oscar and Zona Whitaker in Acorn, KY, the oldest of 10 siblings.  She spent most of her childhood in the Southport, IN area.  She met Thomas Field in Indianapolis and was […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Effie Charlene (Raines) Edwards “Maw” Effie Charlene (Raines) Edwards “Maw”, 82, of New Castle, IN went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2022 at The Waters of New Castle. Charlene, known to many as Maw, spent her life serving others. She worked at Jerry’s for many years, and in those years she helped and held a place […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Steven J. Fisher Steven J. Fisher, 81, long time resident of the Cambridge City area passed away Friday November 25, 2022 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Connersville, Indiana.  Steve or “Dark Eyes” as a lot of people knew him, led a long and colorful life and will be missed by friends and family. He was born in […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Richard Morton Ellis Richard Morton Ellis, 86, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, where he had recently resided. He was born in Martinsville on September 21, 1936 to Robert and Ruth (Dale) Ellis, and lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. He was a retired employee of Perfect Circle / […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Betty “BJ” Reitan Betty “BJ” Reitan, age 71, passed away on November 26, 2022, at Heritage House of New Castle.  She was born September 6, 1951, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Keller, in Richmond, Indiana. Betty was a graduate of Randolph Southern High School, and had been employed at convenience stores in a Management position.  She loved […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
William O. Rogers William O. Rogers was born May 23, 1934 to Will Lyles and Beddie Rogers in Fulton, Mississippi.  At the age of 18, he relocated to Richmond, Indiana.  He met the beautiful Juanita Jett and they were reunited in Holy Matrimony on June 14, 1954 at the Rose Garden in Richmond. William was employed by Dana […] — (Posted November 28, 2022)
Kathy S Mullins Kathy S Mullins, age 63, a long-time resident of Connersville, passed away on November 22, 2022, at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana.  Kathy was born on August 15, 1959, in Connersville, the daughter of the late Harmon and Mary Mullins. Kathy was a waitress at Parkview Restaurant in Connersville for over 22 years. Her favorite part […] — (Posted November 27, 2022)
Barbara Sha Cox Barbara Sha Cox, 86, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home. she was born August 3, 1936, in New Castle to Herbert and Gertrude Anderson. She retired as a Registered Nurse. Survivors include her husband of 64 years Dan Cox, two children Lisa Sha (Troy) Forkner and Todd Alan Cox, and […] — (Posted November 27, 2022)
John W. Seal John W. Seal, 75, of Richmond, passed away November 23, 2022, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1947 in Richmond to James Ray and Grace Elizabeth O’Conner Seal and lived here all of his life. He worked as a sandblaster for Richmond Block. He attended the First Southern Missionary […] — (Posted November 27, 2022)
Ora Kathryn “Katie” Reed Ora Kathryn “Katie” Reed, age 92, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Born June 17, 1930, in Richmond, Indiana, to John and Dorothy Torbet Adkins, Katie was a life-long resident of Richmond. She worked many places in Richmond, including Atlas Underwear Company, the Pro Shop at Stone Valley Golf Course, […] — (Posted November 27, 2022)