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.
Sue A. Lawrence Sue Ann Lawrence, 90, of Knightstown passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. She was born November 18, 1933 in Knightstown the daughter of Chester and Ann (Carey) Bartle.   Sue was a 1951 graduate of Knightstown High School. She retired from First National Bank in Knightstown after 30 years […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Stephen H. Jackson Stephen H. Jackson, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle. He was born February 8, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana to Floyd and Ethel (Guffey) Jackson. Stephen worked at Kenny Eaton car wash for 20 years and he also worked at Four Square Church for 20 […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Brackie Byrd Brackie Byrd, 72, of Glenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on August 4, 1952, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Robert and Bessie Byrd. Brackie’s life was marked by kindness, music, and devotion to those he cherished. On December 1, 1973, Brackie married Kathleen, his […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Phyllis J. Johnson RICHMOND, Ind. – Phyllis J. Johnson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, peacefully moved on to her eternal home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Born February 16, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to William G. and Sylvia M. Wilson Reeves, Phyllis was a life-long resident of this community. She was a 1966 graduate of Richmond High School. […] — (Posted November 5, 2024)
Megan Elizabeth Matlock Megan Elizabeth Matlock, age 30, of Dayton, OH passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born June 3, 1994 in Dayton, OH. Megan was a 2012 graduate of Hamilton High School; enjoyed all kinds of music, dancing and singing; loved drawing; was always happy to […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Homer H. “Howie” Davis, Jr. Homer H. “Howie” Davis Jr., 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1938 in Muncie to the late Homer Howard and Florence Mae (Buie) Davis, Sr.  A graduate of Muncie Central High School, he owned and operated H&S Distributers for over 35 […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Carolyn E. Smith Carolyn E. Smith, 81, of New Castle, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on January 20, 1943, in a farmhouse in Greens Fork, Indiana, a daughter of the late James Floyd and Mattie Will (Rich) Sutherland. Carolyn was a 1961 […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Tyrone Travis Jarrett Jr. Tyrone Travis Jarrett Jr., 31 of Richmond, Indiana passed away on November 1, 2024. View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Cynthia Anne/Shirk Meek This is the story of an amazing woman by the name of Cynthia Anne/Shirk Meek. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, citizen, and friend to all who knew her. She passed from this world on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024. Cynthia was unbelievably loved and although she is gone, those who loved her […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Ammy Lynn Jones Ammy Lynn Jones, 41, of Richmond passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2024. She was born on March 4, 1983, in Charleston, SC, to Billy View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Michael Edward Owens Michael Edward Owens, July 11, 1967 – October 31, 2024 Michael Edward Owens, 57, passed away in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He View full obituary — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Jennifer E. Keener Jennifer Evangeline Keener, age 51, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Jennifer was born on May 14th, 1973 in Sacramento, CA. Jennifer was a loving and devoted wife, mother and nana; she enjoyed cooking and baking, and occasionally scaring someone for a good […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Roberta (Bobbe) Helene Morgan Kelly RICHMOND, Ind. – Roberta (Bobbe) Helene Morgan Kelly, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Arbor Trace surrounded by family. Born August 1, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Robert and Mari Powers Horton, Bobbe had lived in Richmond since she was a young child. She was a 1959 graduate of Richmond […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Mary Ann Harlan Mary Ann Harlan, 83, of Connersville passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past eighteen months. One of eight children of Albert Henry and Martha Schmidt Hilbert, Mary Ann was born in Connersville on May 11, 1941 and graduated Connersville High School with […] — (Posted November 4, 2024)
Jeannette G. Seeley Jeannette G. Seeley, 95, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, November 1, 2024. One of twelve children of Otto and Martha Bishop Gibbs, Jeannette was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on December 24, 1928. On March 11, 1946, Jeannette married Reverend Clarence A. Seeley who passed away on January 6, […] — (Posted November 3, 2024)
William R. “Bill” Bledsoe William R. “Bill” Bledsoe, 93, a resident of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. He was born October 2, 1931 in New Castle to the late Elick and Lola (Meadows) Bledsoe. Bill graduated from New Castle High School class of 1950 with honors. Soon afterwards, he married […] — (Posted November 2, 2024)
Andrew “NuNu” Johnson Andrew Johnson, aka “NuNu”, 32, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2024, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Andrew was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 11, 1992, a son of Charles D. Johnson and Kristi K. (Roach) Johnson. NuNu was a highly talented writer of poetry and music. He was an […] — (Posted November 2, 2024)
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Fullmer Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Fullmer, 90 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on March 3, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Lilah Mae (Leatherman) Bowser.  She was married to the love of her life, Henry […] — (Posted November 1, 2024)
David Bertsch David L. Bertsch, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Reid Hospital in the presence of his family. He was born on January 28, 1940 in New Castle, IN to Arthur and Mildred (Rambo) Bertsch and lived his entire life in this area. David graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. […] — (Posted November 1, 2024)
Jerry Hutzelman Jerry Hutzelman, age 76 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 25, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late, Roy Weldon & Mary Armenta (Swerer) Hutzelman.  He graduated from Centerville High School in 1967. Jerry proudly served in the US Air Force and […] — (Posted November 1, 2024)
Earl Wayne Austin Earl Wayne Austin, 84, of Shirley passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1940 in Guntersville, AL.  Earl was employed by IMI where he was a delivery driver for 25 years prior to retiring. He was a graduate of the Indiana Law-enforcement Academy, session #27 Bloomington, […] — (Posted November 1, 2024)
John L. Jarvis Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted November 1, 2024)
Karen Lynn Rader Karen Lynn (Allen) Rader age 80 of Richmond died October 29, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. She was born December 20, 1943 in Zanesville, View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Donna Marie Kinman Donna Marie Kinman, 76, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday evening, October 30, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of three children of Coy and Lela Polly Raikes, Donna was born on December 23, 1947 and graduated from Morristown High School. On June 29, 1973, Donna married Michael Kinman in Fountaintown Christian Church. Mr. Kinman […] — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Evelyn Ruth Gesell Shank Evelyn Ruth Gesell Shank, 89, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Peggy C. Woods Obituary Pending There are no public services. The family will host a Celebration of her Life at a later date. Community Family Funeral Home has View full obituary — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Bruce Edward Sandlin, Sr. Bruce Edward Sandlin, Sr, age 78, of Preble County, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the VA Hospice Care Unit in Dayton, OH due to a long illness of liver failure. He was born October 3, 1946 in Preble County to the late Elmer and Daisy (Rader) Sandlin. Bruce served in the […] — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Herb Hobbs Herb Hobbs, Winchester, died on October 14, 2024 at age 69. Herb grew up on a farm near Lynn, and was a 1973 graduate of Randolph Southern High School. In 1976, He began a 15 year run as the morning D.J. at WMDH Radio in New Castle, IN. Herb also had worked at Brooks Foods […] — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Richard Leon Robinson Richard Leon Robinson, age 85, of Somerville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence. Richard was born on October 1, 1939 in Wellington, (Lorain County) Ohio son of the late Ross D. & Rebecca T. (Gosling) Robinson. Richard completed 12 years of Public School with a diploma issued in 1957. Before […] — (Posted October 31, 2024)
Carol Sue Myers Carol Sue Bryan Myers, 81 of Connersville lost her courageous battle of cancer on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family. View full obituary — (Posted October 30, 2024)