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.

Leslie “Les” Harrison Leslie “Les” Harrison 81 of Richmond passed away August 4, 2021, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born January 21, 1940, in Sand Gap, Kentucky to Thomas Jefferson and Onie Richardson Harrison and lived here most of his life. Les worked as a trucker and was an Army Veteran. He is survived […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Dustin Russell Rhoads Dustin Russell Rhoads, 32, formerly of Wayne County, found eternal peace with his father on Saturday, August 7. Dustin was born in Richmond, Indiana on May 26, 1989 to Kenneth I. & Becky J. Moore Rhoads. Dustin graduated from Genesis Christian School. He loved dogs, hunting, fishing and telling jokes. Dustin will be missed by […] — (Posted August 10, 2021)

Freda J. Baker Freda J. Baker, age 80, Richmond, passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Smokey Valley, Kentucky on June 23, 1941 to Romie and Virginia Lawhorn Butler. Freda graduated from Carter County High School in Olive Hill, Kentucky and married her love James Edward Baker in […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Bernice Wisehart Bernice Wisehart Richmond – A Celebration of Life for Bernice Wisehart will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, at West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 West Main Street, Richmond. Please wear your own mask inside the church, as they are required. The service will also be livestreamed on Zoom at bit.ly/BerniceWLife. Immediately following the […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Nikki Goodman Nikki Goodman, 43, formerly of the Wayne County area, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. Nikki was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 24, 1977, to Ruth Anderson and Dennis Goodman. Nikki was always a happy-go-lucky free spirit. Nikki will be missed by her parents and daughters, Aleesha Goodman and […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Linda Susan Liebert Linda Susan Liebert, 67, of Richmond died on August 4, 2021, unexpectedly at Reid Health after a short bout with a sudden illness. She was born February 4, 1954 in Richmond to Stanley M. and Helen Liebert, both deceased. Though she spent time living in California, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio, she always considered Richmond home […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Joseph “Joe” M. Dargo Joseph “Joe” M. Dargo, age 82, a resident of Sulphur Springs, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 11, 1939 in Muncie, Indiana. Joe was a Navy veteran. He was a salesman and had also worked for the Henry County Youth Center. He is survived by his significant […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Debbie S. Pierson Debbie S. Pierson, age 53, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Reid Health. Debbie was born on April 2, 1968, in Richmond, Indiana, to Larry Allen and Bonnie J. Whitton Pierson. She later moved to East Alton, Illinois, before returning to Richmond. Debbie earned a bachelor’s degree from Earlham College and received […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

John T. Leamon John T. Leamon 54 of Richmond died August 4, 2021 at his home. he was born October 12,1966 in Richmond to Alcom Rex and Mary June Clann Leamon and lived here all his life. He formerly owned a restaurant. Survivors include three nieces and one nephew Jessica Collins, Hunter Covington, Courtney Kincaid, and Lindsey Eisele, […] — (Posted August 8, 2021)

Gloria Weaver Gloria Weaver passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on August 3, 2021. She was born August 26, 1942, to Nathan H. and Bernice J. Spicer in Richmond, Indiana. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a graduate of Richmond Community Schools. She married her sweetheart Arthur A. Weaver Sr. […] — (Posted August 6, 2021)

John C. Mendenhall John C. Mendenhall, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, received his wings Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Reid Health. Born October 12, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to Paul H. and Julia Margaret Trimble Mendenhall, John was a life-long resident of this community. He graduated from Richmond High School. John proudly served in the United States Air […] — (Posted August 5, 2021)

Jerry James McFarland Jerry James McFarland, 77 passed away on July18, 2021. Jerry was born on February 20, 1944, to James Hubert McFarland and Louise McFarland Bird in New Castle, Indiana. He is a graduate of Hagerstown High School and has a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University in Urban Regional Planning and Political Science and holds […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Raymond M. “Ray” Cole Raymond M. “Ray” Cole, age 79, a New Castle resident, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Henry Community Health. He was born April 19, 1942 in New Castle, Indiana and was a son of the late Wilbur H. and Maxine V. Sweigart Cole. Ray had resided in New Castle most of his life. He […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Jerry Wayne Allen Jerry Wayne Allen, 70, of Richmond, died July 26, 2021, at Reid Health. He was born May 20, 1951, in Rockwood, Tennessee to Earl and Helen Williams Allen and lived here most of his life. Jerry worked as a carpet installer and owned Jerry’s Carpet Service. He was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Roy Estall Jackson Roy Estall Jackson loved his family and friends. His loyalty knew no bounds and his spirit could not be broken. Sadly, on July 31, 2021 Roy left this earth to be with Jesus; he was 43. He leaves behind his children, Shanda Workman of Greensburg and Matthew Jackson of Columbus. He is also survived by […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Bertram L. “Toots” Rayburn Bertram L. “Toots” Rayburn, Sr., 84, of Laurel, passed away Saturday evening, July 31, 2021 at Arbor Grove in Greensburg, where he had been a resident since October. He had battled Parkinson’s for fifteen years. He was born October 8, 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky, one of ten children of James L. and Ida Weghorst […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Phyllis Ann Riggs Phyllis Ann Riggs, 94, a long time resident of Connersville, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Westminster Village of Muncie. Phyllis moved in September 2019 to Muncie to be near her son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Riggs. She was born January 9, 1927 in Richmond, Indiana, one of two children of Deo and […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

David Alan Yergin David Alan Yergin, 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born December 25, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of John D. and Betty (Ostlund) Yergin. David graduated from New Castle High School. He then worked at New Castle Engineering for many years but later […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Alberta L. Williams Alberta L. Williams was born November 19, 1926, to parents Charley and Annie Boatwright in Richmond, Indiana. She was the third sibling to sister Alta Margaret Jett and brother Robert Charles Boatwright. She graduated from Richmond High School in June of 1944 and attended Indiana Business College. She later married Albert Thomas Williams on August […] — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Phillip Michael Demmings Phillip Michael Demmings, 33, Richmond, died August 1, 2021. Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted August 4, 2021)

William E. White, Sr. William E. White, Sr., 64, Richmond, died July, 24, 2021. Arrangements: Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Marvin Pennington Marvin Pennington, 85, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021 at his residence. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at millermosterrobbins.com. — (Posted August 4, 2021)

Geraldine E. “Gerri” (White) Morgan Geraldine E. “Gerri” (White) Morgan, 83, of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her residence. Born on April 23, 1938 in Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late J. Newton & Rena (James) White. As a young girl Gerri worked at her parent’s grocery store. In 1953 while working […] — (Posted August 2, 2021)

Mary L. Leonard Mary L. Leonard, 86, of Richmond, passed away August 1, 2021, at Arbor Trace Senior Living. She was born January 4, 1935, in Wayne County to Joseph Blain and Mary Alice Heinbaugh McNamara and lived in this area most of her life. She was a title one teacher’s aide; she enjoyed music and art. Mary […] — (Posted August 2, 2021)

SSG Sean D Terry SSG Sean D Terry, age 42, passed away in his home in New Paris, OH on July 5, 2021. After attending Richmond High School, he graduated in 1997 and enlisted in the US Army. Serving two tours of duty oversees he was awarded multiple commendations, National Defense, Global War on Terrorism, and Iraq Campaign medals, […] — (Posted August 1, 2021)

Robert V. Melling Robert V. Melling, age 79, of New Paris, OH passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born March 16, 1942 in Eaton, OH and attended Monroe School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1959-1965. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Elke. He was […] — (Posted August 1, 2021)

Tony Goeke Jr. Tony Goeke Jr., 64, of Richmond died July 29, 2021, unexpectedly at Reid Health. He was born August 31, 1956, in Richmond to Anthony C. and Blanche Kohowski Goeke Sr. and lived here all his life. He worked as an extruder operator at Belden Corporation. Tony was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton […] — (Posted August 1, 2021)

Glen Anthony Raby Glen Anthony Raby, 59, of Modoc, IN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1961 in Connersville, IN the son of John A and Charlotte S (Snyder) Raby. He was a 1979 graduate of Union High School. Tony worked maintenance for 12 years with Randolph Farms, LLC. […] — (Posted August 1, 2021)

Robbin Ann Myers Robbin Ann Myers, age 75, of West Chester, Ohio, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at The Legacy at Liberty Ridge. A memorial gathering will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Burial will follow in Webster Cemetery with Pastor Rick […] — (Posted August 1, 2021)

Woodrow Everett Morgan Woodrow Everett Morgan, age 56, passed away July 17, 2021 in his residence. He was born August 8, 1964, a son of Bobby Sr., and Carol Morgan. He was a 1982 graduate of New Castle High School. He worked at Magna Machine & Tool Company in New Castle for over 22 years as skilled tradesman. […] — (Posted July 31, 2021)