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.

William “Bill” Fuller III William “Bill” Fuller III, 59, of Zionsville, IN, passed away July 18, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Fort Worth, TX on September 9, 1962, to William Fuller Jr and Gaye Fuller, Bill attended Texas A&M University, where he graduated in 1985 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. After a […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Melissa “Mel” Dawn Johnson Melissa “Mel” Dawn Johnson, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital surrounded by her family. Born March 27, 1981, in Franklin, Indiana, a real-life “Wonder Woman”, to Michael and Sally Roe Liffick, Mel had lived in Richmond for 23 years. She was a 1999 graduate of Whiteland […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Janice A. Balthis Janice A. Balthis, 81, of Richmond, died July 18, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. She was born May 17, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio, to Harold and Phyllis Dill Spencer and lived here for over 55 years. She worked at ACE USA Insurance and was a member of Friendship Community Church. Survivors […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Mary F. Fisher Mary F. Fisher, age 81 of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday morning, (July 19, 2022) at Robin Run Village, Indianapolis. She was born in Richmond, May 30, 1941, to Richard J. Austerman and Martha Mary Green and lived in Richmond until 2019. She was a 1959 graduate of Williamsburg, Indiana high school, and was an Office […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Francis J. Williams Francis J. Williams, 95, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18 at Reid Health. Francis was born in Wayne County, Indiana’s Clay Township on August 21, 1926 to Joseph W. & Elsie L. Frame Williams. He graduated from Fountain City High School in 1944. Francis was a US Army veteran of World […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Jerry Dean Jewett Jerry Dean Jewett, age 79, of Richmond, Indiana, and formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule. Jerry was born March 11, 1943, in Harriman, Tennessee, to Arthur and Wilma Jewett. The family eventually relocated to Dayton, and upon graduation from Nettie Lee Roth High School, Jerry […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Richard A. “Rick” Acton Richard A. “Rick” Acton, age 64, of Lynn, Indiana, died Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born January 15, 1958, in Winchester, Indiana. Rick lived in Oregon for many years, until moving back to this area in 2021. He was a career over the road truck driver, and a veteran of the United States Army. […] — (Posted July 20, 2022)

Pauline Marie Conyers Pauline Marie Conyers, 84, formerly of the Union City and Hagerstown areas, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Countryside Meadows Nursing Home in Avon, where she had resided for the past two and a half years. Born May 9,1938, in Centerville, to James Floyd Sutherland Sr. and Mattie Will […] — (Posted July 18, 2022)

Joshua L. Coad Joshua L. Coad, 31, of Richmond, died July 18, 2022, at his home. He was born October 27, 1990, in Cleveland, Ohio Michael ( Julie Morris) Coad Sr. and Michelle Schoger. Joshua work in food service as a cook. He collected hats and enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include two children Aiden and Jayce Coad, two […] — (Posted July 18, 2022)

Ben V. Potters Ben V. Potters, age 92, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Connersville where he had been a resident for four years receiving loving care from the staff. Ben was born on February 25, 1930, in Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky. He was one of seven children born to the late […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

Leo Isaacs Leo Isaacs, age 70, passed away on July 13 2022, at Majestic Care of Connersville. Leo was born on March 14, 1952, one of ten children of the late Raleigh and Agnes Isaacs. He was a member of the Full Gospel Revelation Church and was also a member of the American Legion. He served in […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

Trae Wesley Neukam Trae Wesley Neukam, 29, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born in Connersville, IN, on November 4, 1992, to Kevin Neukam and Christal Bunch Dunaway. Trae was a 2011 Connersville High School graduate, while in attendance he participated in the boys’ basketball and baseball programs. He was currently employed […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

Christ A. Smith Christ A. Smith, 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 15, 2022 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Amos F. & Flossie Ann (Sandlin) Smith. Christ did various jobs in the Richmond area. He was a 1966 Eaton High School graduate, served in […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

Robert J. “Bob” Miller Robert J. “Bob” Miller, 84, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Community East Hospital. He was born December 3, 1937 in Noblesville to the late Paul and Thelma (Ammerman) Miller. Bob dearly loved driving a school bus for New Castle Community Schools for many years. A real estate agent, […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

Fred Fraley Fred Fraley, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born April 17, 1930 in Morehead, KY, a son of the late Milligan and Mary (Purvis) Fraley. Fred married Arlene (Gulley) Fraley in April 1950 in Morehead, KY and had seven children over […] — (Posted July 17, 2022)

James “Jim” R. Keaton James “Jim” R. Keaton of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waters Nursing Home in New Castle after a short illness. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 1, 1930, to the late John D. and Frances (Porter) Keaton. He lived most of his adult life in New […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

William A. Miller William A. Miller, age 83, a resident of New Castle, passed away Friday morning, July 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 27, 1938, in Russell Spring, Kentucky, a son of the late Rufus and Sissie (Stevens) Miller. He served in the Army National Guard and was a welder at Chrysler Corporation in […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

Maxine Parrott Maxine Parrott, 104, passed away on July 14, 2022, at Parker Health & Rehabilitation Center of Parker City, IN. She was born near Arba, Indiana on March 11, 1918, to Frank and Carrie (Cadwalder) Kettering. She was a 1936 graduate of Spartanburg High School and graduated from Anderson Beauty School in 1938. She was a […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

Keith Allen Green Keith Allen Green, 55, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born August 21, 1966 in Columbus, Indiana, one of four sons of Carl Dewey and Rose Delores White Green. In 1972, he moved to Connersville along with his family. A veteran, Keith served his country in the National Guard. For a […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

Annabelle Bailey Annabelle Bailey, age 74, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2022, at Reid Health with her family at her side. She was born January 2, 1948, in Magoffin County, Kentucky to Clyde and Cynthia Miller Allen and lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker and worked as […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

Mary Ann Kempe Mary Ann Kempe, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died after a brief illness on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 12, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to William and Helen Maj Goralski, Mary Ann had lived in Richmond since 1974. She retired from Richmond Community […] — (Posted July 16, 2022)

Victoria Mae Quinn Victoria Mae Quinn, 36, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away Monday afternoon, July 11, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Trauma Center.She was born February, 3, 1986 in Ronceverte, West Virginia. She was currently employed by Sugar Creek Packing Company. God and her family came first in her life. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading her […] — (Posted July 15, 2022)

Virginia Ruth Wamsley Virginia Ruth Wamsley, age 90, of Centerville, Indiana, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born August 5, 1931, in Brookville, Indiana, to Harry and Margaret Carnes Lee, Virginia had lived in this area for most of her life. She was an LPN and worked at the Pediatric Center and at Earlham Health Service. […] — (Posted July 14, 2022)

Norma Jeanne Smith Norma Jeanne Smith, 90, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022. She was born February 15, 1932, in Richmond to Howard and Ruby Myers Petty and lived here all of her life. She worked at Hills Roses, Johns Custom Framing, Yarn and Yardage. Norma was an accomplished needle worker, knitter, and seamstress; she […] — (Posted July 14, 2022)

Reverend Hisel Carpenter Reverend Hisel Carpenter, 83, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born November 3, 1938, in Jackson County, Kentucky to Tommy and Mary Bell Lakes Carpenter and lived here most of his life. He dedicated his life to ministry alongside his devoted wife […] — (Posted July 13, 2022)

Robert E. Fitzgibbons Robert E. Fitzgibbons, age 83, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2022, at Reid Health after battling COPD for years. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 13, 1938, to Ralph and Delia Horrigan Fitzgibbons. Robert was a military Veteran he served in the National Guard. Robert worked at PK Lumber and other businesses […] — (Posted July 13, 2022)

William A. Evans William A. Evans of Richmond, Indiana passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. William “Bill” is survived by his wife Diane Evans; children Cynthia (Thad) Howard, Bruce Brown (Rachelle); grandchildren Tyler Brown (Katie), Angelina (Jared) Glickman-Harmon and Alyssa (Matt) Schroeder; great grandchild Millie Brown; brothers Bob, Sam and Tommy Evans and sister Helen. He is […] — (Posted July 13, 2022)

Dorothy Joann Weber “Death is no stranger to Joann Weber. She came face-to-face with it at the deaths of her two husbands, and three adult children, and she encounters it often in her work as a Reid Hospital hospice volunteer.” – Pam Tharp Dorothy Joann Weber, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation […] — (Posted July 12, 2022)

Linda Lou George Linda Lou George, 81, Pershing, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday morning, July 3rd, 2022. Linda was born on May 30th, 1941, in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Maurice and Ruth (Crute) Pyle. Linda grew up in Indianapolis and moved to the Cambridge City area in […] — (Posted July 12, 2022)

America Louise Blair America Louise Blair, 70, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1951 in Brookville, Indiana to William David and Mary Helen Wolfe Carey. For a number of years, America worked at Visteon. Survivors include three children, Regina Doyle of Plainfield, Indiana, Charles “Chuck” (Brooke) Collins, and […] — (Posted July 12, 2022)