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.
Luella Marie Bunch Luella Marie Bunch, 87, of Connersville, passed away late Saturday evening, January 15, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born May 5, 1934 in Brookville, Indiana to Charles and Hilda Mae Biere Dora. On February 19, 1955, she married Paul Leslie Bunch in Connersville. Mr. Bunch passed away January 16, 2017. Luella was a […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Natasha F. Fogleson Connersville resident Natasha F. Fogleson, 37, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Natasha was born in San Diego, California on October 10, 1984 to Larry A. Fogleson and Lisa Stoffel Ward. She graduated from Connersville High School. Natasha furthered her education, earning an associate’s […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Melvin Richard Rieder Melvin Richard Rieder, 83, of Connersville, lost his battle with Covid-19 and passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born February 4, 1938, one of six children of Raymond and Sylvia Watt Rieder. He was a 1956 graduate of Harrisburg High School. For over 50 years, Melvin worked […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Keith A. Allbaugh Keith A. Allbaugh, age 67, Richmond, passed away on Monday January 10, 2022 at Heritage House of Richmond. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on December 6, 1955 to Dean Allbaugh and Delores Duncan Sexton. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday January 20, 2022 at Webster Cemetery. Arrangements are being […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Charles Arthur Smith Charles Arthur Smith, age 90, Richmond, passed into eternal life on Friday January 14, 2022 surrounded by his family. Charles was born on December 15, 1931 in Liberty IN to Frank & Lena Smith. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1950, then served in the US Army Medical Core during the Korean War from […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
James Lyndel Fleming James Lyndel Fleming, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, January 17, at Reid Health. He was born on July 9, 1936 in Gage, Kentucky to Harl & Maudie Mae Franklin Fleming. He married the former Norma J. Wickett on March 11, 1960. They were blessed with three children and 54 years of marriage before […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Charles E. Estes Charles E. Estes, 78, of Richmond, died January 17, 2022, at Reid Health after a short illness. He was born November 11, 1943, in Richmond to Charles and Mary Clark Estes and lived here all his life. He was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War serving in Thailand. Charlie loved to play music […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
James William Braun James William Braun, 42, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. He was born in Greenfield on May 27, 1979. Survivors include his wife, Angela (Fortner) Braun; 3 children, Anneliese, Isabelle and Oliver; his father, Michael J. Braun; his mother, Sharon (Asbury) Brodnan; a brother, Randy Braun and 2 sisters, […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Claudette M. Wissler Claudette M. Wissler, age 85, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Born February 10, 1936, in Connersville, Indiana, to Carter and Bernice Selke Cash, Claudette lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1954. Claudette was the office manager for Dr. James […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
John Edward Tangeman John Edward Tangeman, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Reid Health. Born January 14, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edward and Catherine Althaus Tangeman, John was a life-long resident of this community. He served in the U.S. Marines. John was a bartender at The Lampost in New Paris, Ohio, for […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Judith Ann Jewett Judith Ann Jewett, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 9, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to James Howard and Mary Alice Beam Paxton, Judith was a life-long resident of Richmond and Preble County, Ohio. She loved being a mother and grandmother. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Jewett […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Keith A. Allbaugh Keith A. Allbaugh, age 67, Richmond, passed away on Monday January 10, 2022 at Heritage House of Richmond. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on December 6, 1955 to Dean Allbaugh and Delores Duncan Sexton. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday January 20, 2022 at Webster Cemetery. Arrangements are being […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)
Thomas David Pierce Thomas David Pierce, 39 of Connersville, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Opp, AL on October 25, 1982.  He had lived in the Hagerstown area for 13 years.  Dave grew up in Brantley AL and was very proud of where he came from. He was proud of the life he had created […] — (Posted January 16, 2022)
Tyra Lynn Hinsky Tyra Lynn Hinsky, age 51, a New Castle resident and formerly of Cambridge City, Indiana, joined her daddy to dance on the streets of Heaven Thursday, January 13, 2022 due to end stage liver failure, and pneumonia. She was the baby of two brothers and a sister born September 17, 1970 in Richmond, Indiana, a […] — (Posted January 16, 2022)
Joel Elliot Hilbert Joel Elliot Hilbert, 35, passed away at his home in Lynn, Indiana early Saturday morning January 8, 2022.  Joel was born in Winter Park, Florida on August 5, 1986.  He grew up in Wayne County, Indiana and had live in Dublin, Richmond and Economy.  He was employed by Country View Farms in Lynn where he […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Rita Ann Dickerson Rita Ann Dickerson, 66, of Richmond, formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born on December 18, 1955 in New Castle, IN, a daughter of the late James and Maggie Dickerson. Rita graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1974 and later attended Ball […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Bertha Kirkman Davis Bertha Kirkman Davis, 95, Hagerstown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville. Bertha was born on December 18, 1926 in New Paris, OH to Harley and Sarah (Lephart) Sink. She was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church.  She was a retired employee of Perfect […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Teresa Duning Teresa Duning, 54, of Richmond, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 with her son at her side. Teresa was born on April 13, 1967 in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1985 and went on to serve with the United States Navy as a Navy Seabee. Following her […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Ricki Mauller Ricki Mauller, age 67, passed away at Rosebud Village Nursing Home on January 11, 2022. He was born January 28, 1954, the son of William and Dorotha Mauller in Richmond, Indiana. Ricki was a resident of Wayne County and a longtime employee of E.G. Hills Roses. Ricki enjoyed working on cars and was an avid […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Robin Lee “Cooter” Ault Robin Lee “Cooter” Ault, 58, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 unexpectedly at home. He was born February 21, 1963 in Indianapolis, the son of James “Bud” and Patricia Denny Ault. A 1982 graduate of Laurel High School, he was a cattle farmer with his father on the family farm. He had been […] — (Posted January 15, 2022)
Kimberly Docherty Vincent Kimberly Docherty Vincent, age 51, of Richmond, Indiana, went to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home, holding her beloved Jeremy’s hand. Those who knew Kim best would describe her as devoted, brave, hardworking, fun, loving, and loyal. Family was the most important thing to Kim. She was married to […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Nella Young Nella Young, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born January 13, 1926, in Irvine, Kentucky, to Henry and Bessie Snowden Clem, Nella lived in Wayne County, Indiana, most of her life, including 61 years in Greens Fork. She worked at Reid Hospital for 20 years. […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Kevin P. Demuth Kevin P. Demuth, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Reid Health. Born October 31, 1957, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Willis G. “Bill” and Rita A. Picard Demuth, Kevin lived in Richmond most of his life. He attended Green Acres and Achieva and retired from the Achieva workshop. Kevin’s prized possessions […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Evlyn Leone Holler Evlyn Leone Holler, 88, of Richmond Indiana, entered eternal life on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Assurance Health near Cincinnati. She was born February 8, 1933, in Nansemond County, Virginia, to John Marvin and Esther Rose (Smith) Suthard, the fifth child of twelve born to her family. She grew up on the family’s small farm […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Raymond Stover Raymond Stover, age 81, passed away at Golden Living Center-Golden Rule Nursing Home on January 9, 2022.  He was born October 2, 1940, the son of Fred and Evelyn Stover in Boston, Indiana. He is survived by two children, whereabouts unknown; brother-in-law: Gerald (Carol) Scott; three brothers: Ty Stover, Tim Stover and Stanley Stover; and […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Charles “Charlie” Reid Baldwin, Sr. Charles “Charlie” Reid Baldwin, Sr., age 87, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 22, 1934, son of the late Edgar C. Baldwin and Anna G. McCoy Baldwin Gray. Mr. Baldwin served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After serving his country, Charlie went […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Thelma Hattie Tegeler-Hildebrand Thelma Hattie Tegeler-Hildebrand, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday January 10, 2022. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on March 20, 1949 to Wilber Walter and Betty Jean Behnan Hildebrand. Thelma was a 1967 graduate from Richmond High School and worked for Belden Manufacturing for 39 years before retiring. She loved going […] — (Posted January 14, 2022)
Cletius L. “Bud” Parish Cletius L. “Bud” Parish, 82, of Orange City, Florida passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 10, 1939 in Chauncey, West Virginia, a son of the late William H. and Mayme (Norris) Parrish. Bud retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1997 after 30 years of service. He had also worked […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)
Charles A. Holley, Jr. Charles A. Holley, Jr., 60 of New Castle, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, January 10, 2022, at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born February 11, 1961, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Charles and Della B. Holley, Sr. Charles attended Claymont High School and graduated in 1979 to continue on to […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)
Owen “Buzz” Miller Jr. Owen “Buzz” Miller Jr., age 100, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. He was born April 1, 1921 in Brookville, OH to the late Owen and Blanche Miller, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII for six years, serving […] — (Posted January 13, 2022)