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.
Rhonda Kay Powell Heaven welcomed another angel home. Rhonda Kay Powell of Liberty, Indiana passed away on January 29, 2025 at Reid Health. Rhonda was born July 16, View full obituary — (Posted January 31, 2025)
Ruth P. Meyer Ruth P. Meyer, 72, of Eaton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton, Ohio. She was born on September 9, 1952, in Hamilton, OH, to the late Paul and Vera Proeschel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, Keith Meyer, […] — (Posted January 31, 2025)
Gary Lee “Pete” Peters Gary Lee “Pete” Peters, age 75, of Camden, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his daughters following a 4-year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. In true Gary fashion, he pulled an “Irish Goodbye” with his daughters positioned like the mane of a great lion, resting around the […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Shirley Ann Berfanger Shirley Ann Berfanger, 87, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born on July 2, 1937, at home in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of the late William Itha and Bertha Viola (Phillips) Hicks. Shirley […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Henry “Jerry” Grant Henry “Jerry” Grant, 80, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Henry Community Health. He was born February 17, 1944 in New Castle to the late Oscar Henry and Mildred Marie (Batchfield) Grant. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School and veteran of the U.S. Navy. Jerry was […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Pastor David Keith Anderson    David Keith Anderson, born December 17, 1956, in Noblesville, IN, passed away, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the Reverend Bob and Ruth (Miller) Anderson, who preceded him in death, and who provided him with a childhood full of love […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Marjorie A. Jarrett Marjorie-Anne Lillian (Tomlinson) Jarrett, age 90, passed away peacefully at the Willows in New Castle. She was born on February 1, 1934, in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada to Samuel and Lillian Whitaker Tomlinson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Church of England. Marjorie was raised in Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba, Canada and graduated from […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Tom Beck Robert T. Beck, affectionately known to many as “Tom,” passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Richmond, Indiana, Tom was the cherished son of View full obituary — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Walter R. Atwell, III Walter Russell Atwell III, age 66, passed away at Reid Health on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born April 17, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, View full obituary — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Donald “Don” Thomas Donald “Don” Thomas, 65, of New Lisbon passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1959, in New Castle to the late John and Colleen (Suratt) Thomas. A 1977 graduate of Tri High School, Don went on to study at Indiana Wesleyan University while working in the factory. He was […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Thomas “Tom” P. Bruns Thomas P. Bruns, age 81 of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his residence. Tom was born on August 10, 1943, in Winterset, Iowa to the late Paul H. & Arleta M. (Cox) Bruns. He was a 1961 graduate of Winterset High School and served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion Division […] — (Posted January 30, 2025)
Norman “Red” Troth Norman “Red” Troth, age 81, of Gratis, OH, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Nelson and Julia Troth. Norman graduated from North College Hill High School and Ball State University, where he played football and baseball. He spent many years teaching […] — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Jesse R. Harrison RICHMOND, Ind. – Jesse R. Harrison, age 46, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. Born April 14, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio, to Mark Harrison and Victoria S. Diehl Harrison, Jesse was a life-long resident of this area. He was a 1997 graduate of Richmond High School and went […] — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Joan Turner  Joan Turner, 92, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Willows of Richmond.  Joan was born in Snow Hill, Indiana on September 5, 1992 to Howard C. “Bus” and Lydia A. Howell Radford. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. She lived all of her life in Williamsburg and Richmond.  Joan […] — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Cheryl DeMay Cheryl DeMay passed away January 28, 2025. She was born June 18, 1956, in New Castle, IN. Cheryl was a current resident of Richmond, IN, View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Daniel Edward Tipton Daniel Edward Tipton, age 63, passed away at Reid Health on January 24, 2025. There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Roberta Brown Johnson Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Terry Gibson officiating. Family View full obituary — (Posted January 29, 2025)
Jamie “Colleen” Stephens Jamie “Colleen” Stephens, 91, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Addison Place of New Castle. She was born October 26, 1933 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James Ellis and Beulah (Gibson) Thurman-Cross. In her earlier years, she had worked at Firestone, Bud Ayres Market and […] — (Posted January 28, 2025)
John Wayne Lutz John Wayne Lutz, 71, of Connersville passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of John Frederick and Effie Pate Lutz, John was born July 16, 1953, in Connersville. On October 30, 1992, John married the former Jackie Neukam in Connersville. Mrs. Lutz survives. John was a dedicated employee at Hydro […] — (Posted January 28, 2025)
Homer Brady Campbell Homer Brady Campbell A beloved dad, loving stepfather, father-in-law, son, brother, uncle (Bud), grandpa and papaw passed away January 24, 2025 at the age of 88 in Eaton, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1936 in Logan, West Virginia. Between the years of 1953 and 1957 he served for the US Navy during the Korean […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Mary Lambert DUBLIN-  Mary Ann Lambert, 75, passed away Sunday evening January 26, 2025 at her home in Dublin with her loved ones at her side.  A daughter of the late Sam and Nervie (Dixon) Lynch, Mary was born in McKee, Kentucky on May 25, 1949. She moved to the Western Wayne community when she was sixteen […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Jennifer Deitz Sayre Jennifer Deitz Sayre, 70, of Knightstown passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born December 23, 1954 in Indianapolis. Jennifer was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Paula Deitz.   Jennifer was a sister to Sharron Wilson and Stephanie Patton. She had three sons by birth: William Clifford (Nikki) St. Martin, Andrew […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Florence “Dottie” Taylor Florence “Dottie” Taylor, 88, of New Castle, Indiana, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her niece and caretaker’s home in Knightstown. She was born on November 27, 1936, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Richard Walter Stephens and Nettie Aldeen (Riley) Kollmeyer. Dottie was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High School. […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Jeffrey Paul Skinner Jeffrey Paul Skinner,72, of Richmond died Thursday January 23, 2025 at Reid Health. He was born December 29, 1952 in Richmond and lived here most View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Rev. Paul W. Rose Rev. Paul W. Rose, age 88, passed away at Reid Health on January 27th, 2025. He was born May 18th, 1936, the son of Winfred View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
James W. Embry Mr. James W. Embry, 96 passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born June 1, 1928. View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Ruth Bertch Ruth Bertch of Liberty passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on January 22, 2025 at the age of 77. Ruth was born on December View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2025)
Anthony Blevins Anthony L. Blevins, 62, of Hagerstown passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 19, 1962 to Frank and Joyce (Bales) Blevins and lived his entire life in this area and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1980. Anthony was an automotive mechanic. He loved walking […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
J. Dudley Binford RICHMOND, Ind. – J. Dudley Binford, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born April 6, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Virgil F. and Marianna Dudley Binford, Dudley graduated from New Castle High School, then Rose Polytechnic Institute – now Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. He served in […] — (Posted January 27, 2025)
James “Jim” Dallas Campbell James “Jim” Dallas Campbell, 79, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1945, in Mill Springs, Kentucky, a son of the late Kendrick Dallas and Virginia (Brock) Campbell.  Jim was a 1964 graduate of Hagerstown High School and dedicated 31 years of […] — (Posted January 26, 2025)