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.
Obituaries - Bonnie J. Pierson Bonnie J. Pierson Richmond, IN – Bonnie J. Pierson, age 73, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Reid Health. Born February 15, 1944, in Lakeland, Florida, to Lester and Betty Wissler Whitton, Bonnie was a life-long resident of Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1962 and Ball State University in 1968 with a […] — (Posted August 16, 2017)
Obituaries - Ruth Ann McDaniel Ruth Ann McDaniel Ruth Ann McDaniel, 71, of Greens Fork, died Friday, August 4, 2017, at Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born in Washington, IN on July 21, 1946 to John and Kathleen (Mattingly) Reckers. She lived in New Paris, OH before moving to Greens Fork in 1999. Ruth was a long time employee of Marvel […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Ronald Keith Adams Ronald Keith Adams, age 75, of Abington, Indiana, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his home. Ronald was born October 8, 1941, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Wesley H. and Inez May Bean Adams. He lived in Wayne County most of his life. Ronald was a member of Everton United Methodist Church and attended Abington […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - Harold Dean Frame Harold Dean Frame Harold Dean Frame, 74, of Cambridge City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8, 1943 in Richmond, a son of the late James Raymond and Julia Doughty Frame. Harold was a 1961 graduate of Centerville High School and […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - Sharon Renee Shaffer Sharon Renee (Klein) Shaffer Sharon Renee (Klein) Shaffer, 48, of Losantville, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, July 31, 2017, at The Woodlands in Muncie following complications from cardiac arrest. She was born in 1968 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of John and Jeanette (McNown) Klein. Sharon was a 1987 graduate of DeKalb High School […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
James H. Lowhorn Connersville, IN – James H. Lowhorn, 74, of Connersville, died Friday, August 4, 2017, at Reid Health in Richmond. James was born in Albany, Kentucky on April 14, 1943, to James Clyde and Flonnie Ferguson Lowhorn. He was a 1961 graduate of New Castle High School and married Carole Williams in Livingston, Tennessee on February […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Ronald Keith Adams Abington, Ind. – Ronald Keith Adams, age 75, of Abington, Indiana, died Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his home. Ronald was born October 8, 1941, in Fayette County, Indiana, to Wesley H. and Inez May Bean Adams. He lived in Wayne County most of his life. Ronald was a member of Everton United Methodist Church […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - David C. Petty David C. Petty Richmond, Ind. – David C. Petty, age 66, of Richmond, Indiana, died August 3, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born September 10, 1950, to Robert L. and Carolyn Campbell Petty, David was a life-long resident of this community. He was a 1968 graduate of Richmond High School. David’s longtime passion was NHRA drag racing. He and […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - Dorothy Shockney Dorothy Shockney Richmond, IN – Dorothy Shockney, 90, went to be with the Lord, Sunday July 30, 2017 at the Herritage House of Richmond. She was born May 17th, 1927 in Randolph County, IN, daughter of the late Richard S. and Mary (Clevenger) Woods. Dorothy was an artist, enjoyed gardening, helped her husband farm, and enjoyed traveling. […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - Jack Witt Jack Witt Connersville, IN – Jack Witt, 82, of Connersville passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. The youngest of four children of Lloyd and Matttie Begley Witt, Jack was born on October 19, 1934 in Madison County, Kentucky. As a child, he came to Fayette County, Indiana with his family and […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - Lois Caroline Daggy Lois Caroline Daggy Richmond, IN – Lois Caroline Daggy, age 96, Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace Nursing Home on Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born in Richmond on June 30, 1921 to Edgar and Freda (Kehlenbrink) Hirschfield. She was a 1939 graduate of Morton High School. Lois loved God, enjoyed people and participated in […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Lt Col William Judson Smith Richmond, IN – Lt Col William Judson Smith, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Forest Park Health Campus. Bill was born on March 11, 1927, in Ravenswood, West Virginia, to George William and Adra Eleanor Noland Smith. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Bill […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
David Cline Centerville, IN – David Cline 86 of Centerville passed away July 31, 2017 at the Dayton V.A. after a long illness. He was born August 12, 1930 in Twin Branch, West Virginia to Amos and Ollie Barlow Cline and lived in this area most of his life. He retired from NATCO where he was a […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries -Sondra Harris Sondra Harris Centerville, IN – Sondra Harris 74, of Centerville, died August 2, 2017 at Ambassador Health Care after a long illness. She was born July 23, 1943 in Connersville and had lived in Wayne County most of her life. She formerly worked for Wayne Corporation and retired from CSDC. Sondra will be loved and missed by […] — (Posted August 9, 2017)
Obituaries - James R. Fields James R. Fields Mr. James R. “Jimmy” Fields, 61, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1956 to Robert E. and Joyce Hale Fields, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1975 graduate of Northeastern High School. Jimmy recently […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Allen M. Hawkins Allen M. Hawkins Allen M. Hawkins, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, went to be with Christ on Friday, July 28, 2017, at Reid Health. Born September 30, 1941, in Franklin, Indiana, to Loren and Dorothy Rodewig Hawkins, Allen lived in Centerville for most of his life. He graduated from Edinburgh High School. Allen earned his bachelor’s degree from […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Elijah James Neal Elijah James Neal On Tuesday July 25, 2017 Elijah James Neal of Hagerstown, IN died unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents Chad and Meghan Neal, siblings Isaiah, Caleb, and Korah Neal. He will be greatly missed by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. From the very beginning it was clear Eli wanted to make a grand […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Barry D. Cox Barry D. Cox went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home July 23, 2017. He was born October 5, 1971 in Richmond to Roger and Barbara Senters Cox. He grew up in Romeo, Michigan and graduated Romeo High School in 1990 before moving back to Richmond 25 years ago. He worked for 20 […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Joy B. Gay Joy B. Gay CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Joy B. Gay, age 85, of Centerville, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Reid Health. Born February 17, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Wilbur R. and Bessie Hitch Benjamin, Joy moved to Wayne County when she was six months old. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1950. Joy was involved […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Jeremy Lee Stone Jeremy Lee Stone CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Jeremy Lee Stone, age 30, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at his home. Jeremy was born on May 16, 1987, in Batesville, Indiana, to Larry Stone and Donna McDaniel Stone. He loved his job as a professional picker, traveling around the country with his dad. Jeremy was a long-time […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Raymond “Doug” Hook CAMBRIDGE CITY – Raymond “Doug” Hook, 69, passed away Friday morning July 28, 2017 at Ambassador Health Care in Centerville, Indiana. A son of the late Henry and Mildred L. (Renchen) Hook, Doug was born in Maysville, Kentucky on February 1, 1948. He attended Orangeburg High School in Orangeburg, Kentucky. Doug has lived most of […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Steven L. Hornung Steven L. Hornung CONNERSVILLE – Steven L. Hornung, 56, passed away at his home in Connersville early Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017. A son of David Lee and Charlene (Mercier) Hornung, Steve was born in Connersville on May 22, 1961. He was a lifelong Connersville resident and graduate of Connersville High School with the class of 1979 where […] — (Posted August 2, 2017)
Obituaries - Marie Ann Lasley Marie Ann Lasley RICHMOND, Ind. – Marie Ann Lasley, age 70, of Richmond, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Golden Living Center/Golden Rule. Born November 8, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Charles and Maxine Byers Erisman, Marie was a life-long resident of Richmond. She retired as a dietary assistant from Golden Rule Nursing Home. Marie enjoyed collecting bears, […] — (Posted January 18, 2017)
Obituaries - Walter H. Sieb Jr. Walter H. Sieb Jr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Walter H. Sieb Jr., 80 years young, left us on January 12, 2017, on his final, but most beautiful, ride to meet up with all of our angels that have gone before him. The son of Walter H. Sieb Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Sieb, Walter, or Howard as most knew him, was […] — (Posted January 18, 2017)
Obituaries - James Enoch Stevens James Enoch Stevens Albert and Myrtle Stevens of Madison County, Kentucky, gave life from their love to James Enoch Stevens on December 9, 1933. James is a brother of Betty Lou (Bill) Usher and Peggy Ann (George) Eldridge of Milton, Indiana, Robert (Sandy) Stevens of Centerville, Indiana. James graduated with the class of 1951 from Milton High School […] — (Posted January 18, 2017)
WWN Obituaries - Betty L. Bell Armstrong Betty L. Bell Armstrong Betty L. Bell Armstrong 91 of Richmond died January 5, 2017 at her home. She was born April 21, 1925 in Richmond to Orbra M. and Nellie Maines Bell and lived here all her life. She graduated from Richmond High School and attended Richmond Business School. She was a member of Centerville United Methodist Church. […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - David H. Bennett David H. Bennett RICHMOND, Ind. – David H. Bennett, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born June 13, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jack and Betty Bennett, David was a life-long resident of this community. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose. David was also a member of the […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Obituaries - Victor L. Harvey Victor L. Harvey Milton, IN: Victor L. Harvey, 53, of Milton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his residence. Victor is the son of Glen and Neva Bennett Harvey, born July 22, 1963 in Wayne County. He was a 1981 graduate of Connersville High School and had been employed as a roofer as a member of United Roofers […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
John R. Grimes HAGERSTOWN: John R. Grimes, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at The Springs of Richmond. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 2, 1928 to Robert B. and Mildred (Spence) Grimes. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Lincoln High School and Indiana University. He […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)
Wilma Lee Rowe Wilma Lee Rowe, 76, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. Wilma was born on August 8, 1940 in Wayne County, IN to Paul and Beulah Worl. She was the youngest of three girls. Wilma grew up in rural Wayne County and was a 1958 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She loved children and was […] — (Posted January 11, 2017)