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.
Jesse R. Harrison RICHMOND, Ind. – Jesse R. Harrison, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. Born April 14, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio, to Mark Harrison and Victoria S. Diehl Harrison, Jesse was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1997 graduate of Richmond High School and went […] — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Joan Turner  Joan Turner, 92, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Willows of Richmond.  Joan was born in Snow Hill, Indiana on September 5, 1992 to Howard C. “Bus” and Lydia A. Howell Radford. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. She lived all of her life in Williamsburg and Richmond.  Joan […] — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Cheryl DeMay Cheryl DeMay passed away January 28, 2025. She was born June 18, 1956, in New Castle, IN. Cheryl was a current resident of Richmond, IN, View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Daniel Edward Tipton Daniel Edward Tipton, age 63, passed away at Reid Health on January 24, 2025. There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Roberta Brown Johnson Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. Family View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Jamie “Colleen” Stephens Jamie “Colleen” Stephens, 91, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born October 26, 1933 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James Ellis and Beulah (Gibson) Thurman-Cross. In her earlier years, she had worked at Firestone, Bud Ayres Market and […] — (Posted January 28, 2025)
John Wayne Lutz John Wayne Lutz, 71, of Connersville passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of John Frederick and Effie Pate Lutz, John was born July 16, 1953, in Connersville. On October 30, 1992, John married the former Jackie Neukam in Connersville. Mrs. Lutz survives. John was a dedicated employee at Hydro […] — (Posted January 28, 2025)
Homer Brady Campbell Homer Brady Campbell A beloved dad, loving stepfather, father-in-law, son, brother, uncle (Bud), grandpa and papaw passed away January 24, 2025 at the age of 88 in Eaton, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1936 in Logan, West Virginia. Between the years of 1953 and 1957 he served for the US Navy during the Korean […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Mary Lambert DUBLIN-  Mary Ann Lambert, 75, passed away Sunday evening January 26, 2025 at her home in Dublin with her loved ones at her side.  A daughter of the late Sam and Nervie (Dixon) Lynch, Mary was born in McKee, Kentucky on May 25, 1949. She moved to the Western Wayne community when she was sixteen […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Jennifer Deitz Sayre Jennifer Deitz Sayre, 70, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born December 23, 1954 in Indianapolis. Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Paula Deitz.   Jennifer was a sister to Sharron Wilson and Stephanie Patton. She had three sons by birth: William Clifford (Nikki) St. Martin, Andrew […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Florence “Dottie” Taylor Florence “Dottie” Taylor, 88, of New Castle, Indiana, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her niece and caretaker’s home in Knightstown. She was born on November 27, 1936, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Richard Walter Stephens and Nettie Aldeen (Riley) Kollmeyer. Dottie was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Jeffrey Paul Skinner Jeffrey Paul Skinner,72, of Richmond died Thursday January 23, 2025 at Reid Health. He was born December 29, 1952 in Richmond and lived here most View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Rev. Paul W. Rose Rev. Paul W. Rose, age 88, passed away at Reid Health on January 27th, 2025. He was born May 18th, 1936, the son of Winfred View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
James W. Embry Mr. James W. Embry, 96 passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born June 1, 1928. View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Ruth Bertch Ruth Bertch of Liberty passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on January 22, 2025 at the age of 77. Ruth was born on December View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Anthony Blevins Anthony L. Blevins, 62, of Hagerstown passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 19, 1962 to Frank and Joyce (Bales) Blevins and lived his entire life in this area and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1980. Anthony was an automotive mechanic. He loved walking […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
J. Dudley Binford RICHMOND, Ind. – J. Dudley Binford, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 6, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Virgil F. and Marianna Dudley Binford, Dudley graduated from New Castle High School, then Rose Polytechnic Institute – now Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. He served in […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
James “Jim” Dallas Campbell James “Jim” Dallas Campbell, 79, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1945, in Mill Springs, Kentucky, a son of the late Kendrick Dallas and Virginia (Brock) Campbell.  Jim was a 1964 graduate of Hagerstown High School and dedicated 31 years of […] — (Posted January 26, 2025)
William “Bill” McFarland William S. “Bill” McFarland 72 of Greens Fork died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home. He was born February 8, 1952, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Donna J. Grube Donna J. Grube, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Kettering Health of Dayton. Donna was born on August 28, 1942 to the late John and Florence (Geeting) Brower. Donna was an avid sports fan and huge animal lover. She loved doing puzzles, taking care of her plants, and […] — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Mary L. Wright Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Douglas D. Thompson Douglas D. Thompson, age 78, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at EverHeart Hospice at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. He was born March 24, 1946 in Richmond, IN to the late Nick and Edna Mae Thompson. Doug was raised in West Manchester, went to school in the old, one […] — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Leslie “Griff” Lynn Griffy Leslie Lynn “Griff” Griffy 71 of Richmond passed away on January 23, 2025, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born May 10, View full obituary — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Randy Sadler    Randall A. Sadler, 67, of Fountain City, passed away onThursday, January 23, at Reid Health.    Randy was born in in Richmond, Indiana on February 2, 1957 to William A. & Marilyn C. Schankel Sadler. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School. On July 9, 1977, he and the former Kathy L. […] — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Barbara Ann Saine Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Jeffrey “Jeff” Abrams RICHMOND, IN– Jeffrey “Jeff” Abrams, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Reid Health. Born September 12, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert and Marzella (Lakes) Abrams, Jeff lived in this community all of his life. He was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School and was a veteran of the […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Misty A. Goad Misty Ann (Stearns) Goad, 51, of New Castle, made her Heavenly journey on Tuesday, January 21, 205. She was born October 26, 1973, in New Castle and was the daughter of the late Jesse Arnold Starnes and Janet Marie (West) Ford. Misty was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, worked at Raintree programs […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Lawrence M. “Larry” Petry Arrangements pending. — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Kennetha K. Watts Kennetha Kay (Cash) Watts, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH after an extended illness. She was born at Henry County Hospital in New Castle IN on June 1, 1952. She attended Dalton School and Hagerstown High School. She spent her early years in Dalton. Kennetha lived in various […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Jackson Neil Ludke RICHMOND, IN– Jackson Neil Ludke, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home after a 3 month battle with Lymphoma. Born February 12, 1935 in Kenosha Wisconsin, to Glen M. and Cecil (St. Laurent) Ludke, Jack moved to Richmond in 1975 with American Motors Corporation. He was a 1953 graduate of […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)