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.



Janice R. Baker
Janice R. Baker, age 61, of Richmond, died on Monday (August 19, 2019) at Reid Health. She was born on July 7, 1958, in Dearborn, Michigan to Charles and Mary Lou Mann O’Bryant. She was a graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and had lived in this area since 2009. Janice was a homemaker and […] — (Posted August 25, 2019)


Mary Ellen Cole
Mary Ellen Cole, age 87, formerly of Cambridge City, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, IN. She was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Henry County, Indiana, to John & Ethel Myers and lived in Cambridge City from 1965 – 2014. Mary graduated from Raleigh High School and then worked […] — (Posted August 23, 2019)


Tonya Bryant
Tonya Bryant, 50, of Richmond passed away August 21, 2019, in her home after a long illness. She was born October 14, 1968, in Coco Beach, Florida to Jerry Sr. and Helen Hensley Goodlin and lived here most of her life. Tonya was a CNA. She is survived by her five children Jennifer Bryant, Siera […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)


James Earl Evans
Connersville, Ind. – James Earl Evans, age 79, of Connersville and Rushville, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Majestic Care of Connersville. If you have any information regarding James’ family, please call Doan & Mills Funeral Home at (765) 966-0596. — (Posted August 22, 2019)

William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr.
William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr. passed away August 12, 2019, at the young age of 60. He was born August 28, 1958, in Richmond to William Richard and Edna Elizabeth Soper Heath Sr. He lived with his eldest sister LaWanna Duvall of Cambridge City and oldest nephew Shawn Duvall where he died. Both of his […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)

Ralph D. Loyd Jr.
Ralph D. Loyd Jr., 93, of Spiceland, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Rush County to the late Ralph D. and Minnie (McMichael) Loyd Sr. Ralph retired as a Trackman from the B&O Railroad in 1987. He was a Veteran of the U.S. […] — (Posted August 22, 2019)
Richard William Heath, Jr.
William Richard “Billy” Heath Jr. passed way August 12, 2019 at the young age of 60. He was born August 28, 1958 in Richmond to William Richard and Edna Elizabeth Soper Heath Sr. He lived with his eldest sister LaWanna Duvall of Cambridge City and oldest nephew Shawn Duvall where he died. Both of his […] — (Posted August 21, 2019)
Hallie Maxine Thompson Revalee
Hallie Maxine Thompson Revalee, 88, passed away Monday morning August 19, 2019, at Country Charm Senior Living Center in Greenwood, Indiana, after a long illness. She had previously lived in Greensburg, Indiana, for over fifty-five years. Maxine was the first child of Ray and Helen Cooper Thompson, born in Connersville on March 11,1931. Maxine spent […] — (Posted August 20, 2019)
Charles William “Bill” Miller II
Charles William Miller II, 69, of Fountain City, passed away on Sunday evening, August 18, 2019 in Lynn following an automobile accident. Bill was born March 18, 1950 in Richmond to the late Charles William I and Martha Jane Miller. He was a member of the first graduating class of Northeastern High School in 1968 […] — (Posted August 20, 2019)
Lela Freed
Pershing – Lela Freed, 94, of Pershing passed away at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville on August 7, 2019. A daughter of the late Otto and Helena Fern (Myers) Freed, Lela was born in Washington County, Indiana, on April 15, 1925. She had lived in Salem, Indiana, prior to moving to the Western Wayne community 69 […] — (Posted August 19, 2019)





Malcolm “Mac” Buroker
Malcolm “Mac” Buroker, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Thursday (August 15, 2019) at The Springs. He was born on September 30, 1935, to Ralph and Mary D. Schneider Buroker in Richmond, Indiana. Mac married the love of his life, Margaret Faucett on June 12, 1955 and just celebrated 64 years of marriage. He […] — (Posted August 17, 2019)
Thomas A. Parks
Thomas A. Parks, Ph.D., 86, Williamsport, Ohio, passed away on August 7, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932, in Wayne County, Indiana, the son of Ora and Berniece (Dye) Parks. He was married to Marian Fegan on Sept. 7, 1957, who preceded him in death in 2013. He is […] — (Posted August 16, 2019)

Theodore Lee Evans
Theodore Lee Evans was born and went to heaven on August 14, 2019. He was born to Christopher and Tabatha Evans in Richmond, Indiana. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister: Trinity Evans and grandparents. There will be no public services. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted August 15, 2019)