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.
Jack Evans Mr. Jack Evans of Richmond, Indiana died peacefully in the home of his family on July 1, 2022, in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania at the age of 86. Jack is survived by children Jackie Evans (Debbie), Melanie, Joseph Evans, Errol A. Huffman Jr. (Elizabeth), Frances F. Mundhenk, brothers, Bill, Tim, Sam, Johnny, sister Helen, and many […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Michael Anthony Welsh Michael Anthony Welsh, 63, of Connersville, passed away early Monday morning, July 4, 2022 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 16, 1959 in Connersville, Indiana, one of six children of James Joseph and Mary Ann Risch Welsh. He was a 1978 graduate of Connersville High School. He was […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Amy Dean Hicks Amy Dean Hicks, 55, of Brownsville Indiana, went home to be with Jesus on July 6, 2022 after a courageous 3 year battle with lung cancer. Amy was surrounded by friends, family, and her beloved dog Stella during her last days on this earth. Amy had a passion for her career as a beautician the […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Florence L. “Marty” Herron Florence L. “Marty” Herron, age 79, passed away on July 2, 2022 at Reid Health. She was born in Marion, Ohio on May 14, 1943 to Vera Fadely. She graduated from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1962. Marty met Angela Joy Lacy in April of 1986 and were legally married on June 27, […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Debra Sue Riley (Goodwin) Debra Sue Riley (Goodwin), age 64, died at her residence on June 29, 2022 after battling with heart failure and kidney disease for several years. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 6, 1943 to Vadia Ann (Powell) Turner and Earnest Grays Jr. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, shopping, watching T.V. and […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Candace “Candy” L. Owens Candace “Candy” L. Owens, 67, of College Corner, Ohio, formerly of Connersville, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. She was born February 2, 1955, one of eight children of Robert Lee and Janice Lee Doub Gough, and she was a 1973 graduate of Connersville High School. For over 20 years, she was the secretary and […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Tina Marie Hyden Tina Marie Hyden, 60, a lifelong resident of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, July 4, 2022 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 4, 1961 in Connersville, one of three children of William T. and Charlene Lykins Marshall. She was a 1980 graduate of […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
William “Ed” Willard William “Ed” Willard, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at The Springs of Richmond.  He was born on April 10, 1935 in Plainfield, N.J. to Ray and Wilma (Miller) Willard.  Ed lived in Moral Township, Shelby County, then Indianapolis, Greenfield and Cambridge City before moving to Hagerstown in 1951.  He often […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Wanda M. Boyd Wanda M. Boyd, 84, of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday July 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Milton on January 26, 1938 to Hugh and Ruth (Waugh) Wilson and lived her whole life in this area. Wanda graduated from Lincoln High School in1956 and then worked 55 […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Michael R. Wilson Michael R. Wilson, 71, of Centerville, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Ambassador Health Care.  He was born on January 29, 1951 in New Castle to Grover R. and Kathleen V. (Kinnaman) Wilson and lived most of his life in this area. He was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and received […] — (Posted July 7, 2022)
Glenn Wayne Fultz Glenn Wayne Fultz, age 75, of Webster, Indiana, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center. Born February 2, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Stella Margaret Burton, Glenn was a life-long resident of Richmond. He worked at Wayne Works Corporation and also owned an auto repair business. Glenn liked old classic cars, […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
Violet (Judy) Louise Evans Violet (Judy) Louise Evans was born July 28, 1952, to Morris and Hollie Smith. Violet was called home July 2nd, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Violet graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Phlebotomy and made the Dean’s List. She was called Mamaw by many but given the nickname Judy which turned into […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
Florence J. Albano Florence J. Albano, 98 passed away July 2, 2022. She was born November 11, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pa.; she was the youngest of nine children. Florence was a loving mother and a woman of deep faith. Her family takes great comfort in knowing she will be reunited with “Big Red”, her family, and cherished friends. […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
James Owen Murrah James Owen Murrah, age 80, passed away on June 27, 2022 while in Florida. He was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky on September 11, 1941 to Walter and Anna Wethington Murrah. James worked in the telecommunications industry for 30 years and was retired from GTE (now Verizon). After retirement he drove a milk truck for Pence […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
F. Glenn Spencer F. Glenn Spencer, age 86 of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Born on December 17, 1935 in Glenwood, Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Grover & Jeanette Ruth (Seals) Spencer. A 1953 Camden High School graduate, self-employed Auctioneer in the area for many years and had worked at […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
Ronnie Earl Stomm Ronnie Earl Stomm, 63, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022 at his home in Losantville, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 30, 1958 in Muncie and raised in Losantville. He graduated in 1976 from Union School Corporation. He was a self-employed mechanic at Ron’s Auto Repair. Ronnie was a […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
Bonnie Roberta Anderson Bonnie Roberta Anderson, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her son’s home surrounded by family. Born October 22, 1943, in Harriman, Tennessee, to Millard Edward and Margaret Blanche Gray Hendrickson, Bonnie lived in this area since 1984. She was retired from Amcast in Richmond and had also worked at Olan […] — (Posted July 6, 2022)
Alice Jean (Vaught) Fleenor Alice Jean (Vaught) Fleenor died peacefully at her Richmond home on July 3, 2022, with her family by her side.  Alice was born in Danville, Kentucky on April 1, 1935, to Lawrence Lee and Mary Margaret Douglas Vaught.  Alice was 87 years old. Alice moved to Richmond, Indiana, when she was 17 years old.  Here […] — (Posted July 5, 2022)
Linda Jayne (Dehner) Gaddis Linda Jayne (Dehner) Gaddis, age 79, passed away on June 30, 2022, at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 6, 1943, to Raymond and Marcella (Crosby) Dehner. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1961, earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1966 and a Master of Arts […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Wanda M. Boyd Wanda M. Boyd, 84, of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday July 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Milton on January 26, 1938 to Hugh and Ruth (Waugh) Wilson and lived her whole life in this area. Wanda graduated from Lincoln High School in1956 and then worked 55 […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Gary Allen Gary Allen, 66, of Lynn, IN passed away early Friday, June 30, 2022, at this home, with loving family by his side. He was born November 6, 1955, in London, Kentucky, the son of George Washington and Lula Besse (Wardruf) Allen. Gary retired in 2020 after 15 years as a casket maker. He had worked […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
James L. Wells James L. Wells 91 of Richmond died June 30, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare. He was born December 28, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio to George and Sarah Shafor Wells. He worked in maintenance at the Petro Truck Stop. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Centerville Church of the […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Thomas Charles Cromer, Sr. Thomas Charles Cromer, Sr., age 76, passed away at Reid Health on June 30, 2022.  He was born January 30, 1946, the son of Charles and Marjorie Cromer, in Long Island, New York. He is survived by his caregiver and companion of many years: Susan Williamson; and four children: Thomas Jr., Kelly, Brian and Quinn […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Keith B. Williams Keith B. Williams, 71, of Mt. Summit passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Community North Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born January 29, 1951 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of Lloyd and Daphne (Rifner) Williams. One word that best describes Keith would be, Warrior. Through all of his health issues […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Brenda Kay Cunningham Brenda Kay Cunningham, 68, of Cadiz, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 16, 1954 in Dayton, OH, a daughter of the late Archer and Nancy (Groves) Neeley. Brenda grew up in Anderson area and had lived in both Muncie and New Castle. She is survived by the […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Donald Lee Mikesell Donald Lee Mikesell, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the home he loved. Born October 31, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Pharon and Grace Wilson Mikesell, Don was a proud life-long resident of Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 1945. Upon turning age 18, Don joined the US Navy […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Carl Bradley “Brad” Lindsey Jr. Carl Bradley “Brad” Lindsey Jr., age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022. Brad was born August 22, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Carl Bradley and Iva Linebaugh Lindsey Sr. He was raised in a military family and was a 1964 graduate of Frankfurt American High School in Germany. Brad […] — (Posted July 3, 2022)
Sondra S. Himelick Mrs. Sondra S. Himelick, 83, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Wednesday, June 29 at IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. Sondra was born on April 27, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana to Joseph W. & Helen E. Turner Thalls. She was a 1957 graduate of Fountain City High School. She was united in […] — (Posted July 1, 2022)
Stanley LeRoy Johnson Stanley LeRoy Johnson, age 74, passed away at Reid Health on June 30, 2022.  He was born June 7, 1948, to Earl and Adele Johnson, in Richmond, Indiana. Stanley was a resident of Richmond; and also known to many as Stanley or Stoney.  He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Stanley attended […] — (Posted July 1, 2022)
Ramona Crawford Ramona Crawford, age 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022.  Ramona was born on January 21, 1953, one of ten children of the late Eston and Veron Richardson Steele. She was united in marriage on November 5, 1994, to Raymond E. Crawford in Connersville.  They spend 18 years […] — (Posted July 1, 2022)