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.
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)
William “Bill” McFarland William S. “Bill” McFarland 72 of Greens Fork died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home. He was born February 8, 1952, in Richmond to View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Donna J. Grube Donna J. Grube, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Kettering Health of Dayton. Donna was born on August 28, 1942 to the late John and Florence (Geeting) Brower. Donna was an avid sports fan and huge animal lover. She loved doing puzzles, taking care of her plants, and […] — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Mary L. Wright Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2025)
Douglas D. Thompson Douglas D. Thompson, age 78, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at EverHeart Hospice at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. He was born March 24, 1946 in Richmond, IN to the late Nick and Edna Mae Thompson. Doug was raised in West Manchester, went to school in the old, one […] — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Leslie “Griff” Lynn Griffy Leslie Lynn “Griff” Griffy 71 of Richmond passed away on January 23, 2025, at Reid Health after a long illness. He was born May 10, View full obituary — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Randy Sadler    Randall A. Sadler, 67, of Fountain City, passed away onThursday, January 23, at Reid Health.    Randy was born in in Richmond, Indiana on February 2, 1957 to William A. & Marilyn C. Schankel Sadler. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School. On July 9, 1977, he and the former Kathy L. […] — (Posted January 25, 2025)
Barbara Ann Saine Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Jeffrey “Jeff” Abrams RICHMOND, IN– Jeffrey “Jeff” Abrams, age 64, of Richmond, Indiana died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Reid Health. Born September 12, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herbert and Marzella (Lakes) Abrams, Jeff lived in this community all of his life. He was a 1978 graduate of Richmond High School and was a veteran of the […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
Misty A. Goad Misty Ann (Stearns) Goad, 51, of New Castle, made her Heavenly journey on Tuesday, January 21, 205. She was born October 26, 1973, in New Castle and was the daughter of the late Jesse Arnold Starnes and Janet Marie (West) Ford. Misty was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, worked at Raintree programs […] — (Posted January 24, 2025)
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)