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.
Lawrence M. “Larry” Petry Arrangements pending. — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Kennetha K. Watts Kennetha Kay (Cash) Watts, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH after an extended illness. She was born at Henry County Hospital in New Castle IN on June 1, 1952. She attended Dalton School and Hagerstown High School. She spent her early years in Dalton. Kennetha lived in various […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Jackson Neil Ludke RICHMOND, IN– Jackson Neil Ludke, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at home after a 3 month battle with Lymphoma. Born February 12, 1935 in Kenosha Wisconsin, to Glen M. and Cecil (St. Laurent) Ludke, Jack moved to Richmond in 1975 with American Motors Corporation. He was a 1953 graduate of […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Linda L. Kammerer RICHMOND, IN– Linda L. Kammerer, age 78, of Richmond, Indiana, died peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at home. Born September 18, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Edward and Irene Blankenship Schoenling, Linda moved to this area a year and ½ ago. She was a nanny and loved being a caregiver. She will be remembered […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Allen E. Hurd Allen E. Hurd, age 74, of New Paris, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born December 7, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD to the late John William and Maxine Hilda Hurd. Allen was a U.S. Navy Veteran that served during the […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Donnie C. Hoots Donnie C. Hoots, 71, of New Castle, took his first breath in Heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at St Vincent Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in New Castle on July 12, 1953, to the late Charles and Golda (Nation) Hoots. A 1973 graduate of Chrysler High School, Donnie graduated […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Robert Lee Yeazel Robert Lee Yeazel, age 90, of Richmond, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born October 17, 1934 in Montgomery County to the late Thomas and Esther (Kennel) Yeazel. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 69 years, Jane (Buriff) Yeazel; sons Jim and Mark (Joy) Yeazel; daughters Marcia (Marc) Olivarez […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Richard Earl Drew Richard Earl Drew, 73, of Connersville, passed away early Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, at Reid Health Richmond. The only child of Charles and Mary Sheffer Drew, Richard was born October 23, 1951, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1970. On December 7, 2002, Richard married the former Ann […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Richard Louis Devore Richard Louis Devore, 88, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1936 in Monongahela, PA, a son of the late Maynard Elmer and Helen Elizabeth (McKenly) Devore. Richard was a member of Open Arms Church and was employed by Conrail […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Melissa Ann Taylor Melissa Ann Taylor, 46, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by family and beloved pets at her dream home, which she called her Little Doll House, from complications of metastatic melanoma. Born June 7, 1978, she was the daughter of Steve and Phyllis Daulton Murphy of Hagerstown and graduated from Hagerstown […] — (Posted January 23, 2025)
Roy R. Goman Roy R. Goman of Connersville, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75. Roy was born in View full obituary — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Jeffrey J. Smith Jeffrey J. “Smitty” Smith, passed away unexpectedly at his family’s ancestral home, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the young age of 63. Born April 20, 1961 to Joseph M. and Julia L. Owens Smith, Jeff was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown and graduated with the Hagerstown High School Class of 1979. He worked at […] — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Carolyn Crawford  Carolyn Sue Crawford, 85, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie.  Carolyn was born on February 4, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Bessie Lorain Hileman O’Neil. Her father, Emery Floyd O’Neil, preceded her in death before she was born.  Carolyn attended Richmond High School […] — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Virginia “Miss Knight” Knight  Virginia Luella “Miss Knight” Knight, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 19, at the age of 102.  Miss Knight was born on March 30, 1922, in Fountain City, Indiana, to Clayton Raymond & Ima Alberta Fasick Knight. She was a 1941 graduate of Fountain City High School, where she was a […] — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Daniel “Duck” Lee Ollis It is with heavy hearts that Daniel Lee Ollis Sr., AKA “Duck” from Fountain City passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of View full obituary — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Clyde Harvey Thomas Clyde Harvey Thomas, 96, of Connersville passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1928 in Harriman, Tennessee, the son View full obituary — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Charles Ritter Charles Ritter, “Uncle Sparky” passed away January 3, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a Vietnam vet, a welder for more than 50 View full obituary — (Posted January 22, 2025)
Carol E. Unger Carol E. Unger, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born July 9, 1937 in Miami County, OH to the late Walter and Ruth (Heisey) Wissinger. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Verona High School; she was a member of the […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Norma Faye Barricks Norma Faye (Carroll) Barricks, 78, of New Castle passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2025. She was born May 23, 1946 in Henry County to Louie and Emma Jean (Lawson) Carroll. Norma was a 1965 graduate of New Castle High School. Norma retired from Henry County Hospital. She attended Smyrna Baptist Church in […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
George Heffler George F. Heffler, 65, a resident of Majestic Care in Connersville passed away at Reid Hospital in Richmond IN on Wednesday January 1, 2025. He View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Ruth Ilene Hurst Ruth Ilene Flowers Hurst is now in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ, as she passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Ruth was born in Muncie, Indiana on a cold December day in 1931. She was at home, and it was late at night on the 21st of December when the doctor arrived. […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Virginia W. Thomas RICHMOND, Ind. – Virginia W. Thomas, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 21, 2024, at home. Born June 8, 1935, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, to William Edward and Flurry Jane Milburn Woodall, Virginia had lived in this area since 1965. She worked at Holiday Inn and Absacold, but the last place she worked […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Rita Jean Wright Rita Jean Wright, 85, formerly of Richmond and living in Monticello, died on January 20, 2025, at home. She was born October 30, 1939, in View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Phyllis Jean Mullins It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Jean Mullins (nee Witt) announces that on January 18, 2025, she passed away at Reid View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Dawn Renee Darden Dawn Renee Darden, affectionately known as “Red,” passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 62 in Richmond, Indiana, after a brief battle View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Kellie Ann O’Rourke Kellie Ann O’Rourke, 62, of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at Reid Health Richmond. One of three children to Bob and Joyce Bricker Riley, Kellie was born June 25, 1962, in Rochester, Indiana, and graduated from Northwood High School with the class of 1980. She went on to earn her bachelor’s […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Donna Adams Donna Adams 72 of Richmond passed away on January 17, 2025, at her home after a long illness. She was born January 16, 1953, to View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Anthony “Tony” Wade Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Deborah Kay Shelley Deborah Kay Shelley, 72, of New Castle passed away on Friday January 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 8, 1953, in Anderson to the late Robert and Wanda (Thomas) Rhea. Deb loved crafting, camping and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her […] — (Posted January 21, 2025)
Beverly Jean White Beverly Jean (Bickel) White, 84, of Camby and formerly of Mooreland passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her residence following a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 9, 1941 in New Castle to the late Drex Eugene and Margaret Louise (Maddy) Bickel.  Beverly was a 1959 graduate of New Castle High School […] — (Posted January 20, 2025)