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.

Ruth Belle McGuire Ruth Belle McGuire, 77, of Connersville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home. She was born October 21, 1944 in Hazard, Kentucky to Edward James and Tina Belle Vanover Williams, and she was a graduate of Napier High School. On December 3, 1965, she was married to Leonard J. McGuire in Bluffton, Indiana. […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Caitlin Marie Davis Caitlin Marie Davis, 26, of Liberty, Indiana passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at IU Health – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis following an automobile accident. A daughter of Gary Bunch and Cynthia Fuesler, Caitlin was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 29, 1995. On April 6, 2015, Caitlin married Jimmie Darrell Davis in Connersville. Mr. Davis […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

James E. Shawhan James E. Shawhan, age 88, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Reid Health. Born November 22, 1933, in Richmond, Indiana, to Edwin Earl and Hallie Meyers Shawhan, James was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1952 and attended Earlham College for two years. James […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

David Lawrence “D.J.” Bryant III David Lawrence “D.J.” Bryant III, 26, Richmond. On July 26, 1995, a beautiful baby boy was brought into this world by David Bryant and Christina Henry. He was given the name David Lawrence Bryant III. The second he was born, David was a ray of light. He never cried, no matter how sick he was […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Patricia Ann Allen Patricia Ann Allen, 66, of Lynn, IN passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton, OH. She was born April 23, 1955, in Harriman, TN the daughter of Boyd Eugene and Wanda Marcella (Young) Griffis. She was a graduate of Randolph Southern High School of Lynn, IN. Ann worked for herself […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

Stanley D. Short Stanley D. Short, 65, of Everton, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Stanley was born July 8, 1956, one of three children of Robert “Birchel” and Lottie Reynolds Short. He was a 1974 graduate of Connersville High School and also attended Wabash […] — (Posted January 21, 2022)

John “Jack” Albert Hall John “Jack” Albert Hall, 84, of Milton, Indiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 at the Springs of Richmond. Jack was born December 27, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of four children of Earl and Mae Winter Hall. On November 12, 1960, he married Margaret Mae Carter at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, and […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Stanley Fairchild Jr. Stanley Fairchild Jr., 40, of Englewood, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2022. He was born April 9, 1981, in Marrero, Louisiana to Stanley Ray and Marie Ann Bulot Fairchild; he lived in Englewood for the last 5 years. He was a high school graduate and a certified electrician; he was a self-employed landscaper […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Herbert (Herb) G. Alcorn Herbert (Herb) G. Alcorn, 81, of Richmond, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Reid Health. Herb was born in Liberty, IN on September 9, 1940. He was the son of the late Herman B. and V. Romalee Alcorn. He grew up in Union County and went on to serve as an […] — (Posted January 20, 2022)

Tammy Lee Caldwell Tammy Lee Caldwell, 57, of Falmouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, January 16, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. She had been in failing health for a number of years. She was born August 16, 1964 in Connersville to Ralph Caldwell, Sr. and Donna Hoskins Lunsford and was a lifelong resident. Early in life, Tammy worked […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Rick Allen Sapp Rick Allen Sapp, age 63, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health. Arrangements: Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Ruth I. Moore Ruth I. Moore, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Golden LivingCenter – Golden Rule. Born April 10, 1926, in Eaton, Ohio, to John L. and Alice Marie Melling Wright, Ruth lived in Richmond most of her life. She graduated from Eaton High School. Ruth […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Donna K. Stevens-Colon Donna K. Stevens-Colon, 65, Richmond. Heaven gained an angel on January 13, 2022, at 10:39 PM. Donna K. Stevens-Colon was born on September 10, 1956, to Harry H. and Carolyn Jett Stevens II in Richmond, Indiana. She professed her love and hope in Christ at an early age at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. She […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Jackie Musselman Jackie Musselman, 73, of Richmond, passed away January 17, 2022, at Reid Health after a long illness. She was born February 11, 1948, in Richmond to Preston and Maxie Le Gregory Mullins and lived here all of her life. Jackie worked in dietary and as an activity director for local nursing homes. She is survived […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Carrie Lynn Mullins Carrie Lynn Mullins, age 56, of Richmond, passed away January 16, 2022. She was born September 19, 1965, the daughter of Richard Faddis and Elizabeth Swank Reed. Carrie had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in various Nursing Homes. She is survived by her son: Dustin Mullins and his wife Jenny; three grandchildren: Juliaughna, […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Thomas Emerson Mack Thomas Emerson Mack, age 58, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2022, at Reid Hospital – Richmond, Indiana. Born July 21, 1963, in Richmond, Indiana, to Tom and Carol Ann Mack, Emerson lived in Richmond most of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. Emerson worked […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Pamela A. Jackson Pamela A. Jackson, age 64, of Boston, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Reid Health Connersville, surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1957, in Connersville, Indiana, to Charles and Betty Cravens Whipple, Pamela was a life-long resident of Wayne County, Indiana. She was a truck […] — (Posted January 19, 2022)

Jerry Everett Tolliver Jerry Everett Tolliver, 92, of Connersville, passed away Friday morning, January 14, 2022 at Reid Health, Richmond. He was born July 17, 1929 in Coal Grove, Ohio, one of seven children of George W. Tolliver and Clara Ackerson Tolliver. On March 17, 1961, he was married in Cincinnati, Ohio to Hilda Sue Cornett, and they […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)

Michael D. Snyder Michael D. Snyder, 43, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, January 13, 2022. One of two children of James and Joan Smith Snyder, Michael was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 10, 1978. He attended Connersville High School where he played on the Varsity Basketball team. On May 11, 2006, Michael married the former […] — (Posted January 18, 2022)

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)