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.
Ruth Ann Blevins RICHMOND, Ind. – Ruth Ann Blevins, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born September 14, 1949, in Berea, Kentucky, to John W. and Opal Smith, Ruth Ann had lived in this area since she was a child. She was a 1968 graduate of Short High […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Matthew J. W. Burgess RICHMOND, IN– Matthew J. W. Burgess, age 43, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at home. Born November 17, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald Burgess and Virginia Rose, Matthew lived in this community most of his life. He was a high school graduate and worked at Honda in Greenville, Ohio. Survivors include […] — (Posted April 28, 2025)
R. “Jay” Hartman Pending Obituary View full obituary — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Betty Lou Tash Betty L. Tash, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord at Reid Health on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born View full obituary — (Posted April 28, 2025)
Maurice L. Brown Maurice Leon Brown, age 87, of Castine, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Maurice was born August 29, 1937, in Montgomery County, Ohio, to the late Russell and Inez (Clegg) Brown. In addition to his parents, Maurice is preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Sorrell) Brown, […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Jean Ann Doty Jean Ann Doty, age 88, of Camden, OH passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH. She was born August 10, 1936 in Camden, OH to the late Walter and Helen (Wilson) Withrow. Jean Ann retired as an administrative assistant from Miami University in Oxford, OH . In addition to […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Sharon Kay Miller Sharon Kay Miller, 67, of Knightstown passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1957, in New Castle to the late Paul and Wanda (Hicks) Murray. A 1975 graduate of New Castle High School Sharon went on to serve her Country in the Army National Guard […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Mary L. Sollenberger Mary L. Sollenberger, age 75 of Verona, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 5, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Lester Merle & Mazzie Mae (Baker) Black. She graduated in 1968 from Eaton […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
William D. Rogers Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 26, 2025)
Dale Leroy Miller Dale Leroy Miller, age 68, passed away on April 21, 2025. Born on September 16, 1956, in Plymouth, Indiana, Dale lived a life defined by dedication, kindness, and quiet strength. Dale attended Webster Elementary and Plymouth Junior High before enrolling at Morton Memorial High School in Knightstown, Indiana. There, he excelled as a wrestler, winning […] — (Posted April 26, 2025)
James “Jim” Bryant James “Jim” Bryant, age 79 passed away Wednesday April 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 19, 1945 to Wilson and Charlene Eichenberger Bryant. Jim graduated from Richmond High School in 1964 and attended Purdue University. He was a successful farmer for many years before starting his […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Dale E. Poos Dale E. Poos, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born August 4, 1935 in Eaton to the late Raymond and Naomi (Unger) Poos. Dale was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1953. After high school, he served in the […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Cindy Latham Cindy Latham, 67, of New Castle passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025, at Stonebook. She was born on August 21, 1957, in New Castle to Bonnie (Carender) Thomas. A lifelong resident of New Castle, Cindy was an avid reader. Cindy is survived by her sister, Janine Ivey; nephew, Derek Ivey; niece, Bonnie Kathrine Ivey; […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Nancy Blevins Bonanza Nancy A. Blevins Bonanza, after many health challenges in recent months, left her earthly home surrounded by her family who loved and prayed her into her eternal heavenly home on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was 84. She was born on January 29, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Mark Stephen Melhorn Mark Stephen Melhorn, 70, formerly of Connersville passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025 in Cardinal Health of Muncie. The only child of Clarence and Doris Melhorn. Mark was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on July 6, 1954. A graduate of Connersville High School in 1973. Mark was proud member of the Connersville High School Band […] — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Dennis Wade Reed Dennis Wade Reed, (Denny Bob), 64, of Hagerstown, Indiana, passed away on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. The man with a View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Marcella Lorraine Armstrong Marcella Lorraine Armstrong, 80, passed away on April 21, 2025. View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2025)
Darren Michael Steinke Darren Michael Steinke, age 64, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2024 at Hospice of Warren/Butler County in Middletown, OH. He was born February 27, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Dean and Connie (Morrow) Steinke. Darren was a 1979 graduate of National Trail High School and attended Bowling Green State […] — (Posted April 24, 2025)
Daniel L. Snyder Daniel L. Snyder, age 43, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. He was born July 15, 1981 in Dayton, OH.  Daniel played football at Eaton High School class of 2000; he enjoyed racing mustangs that he helped build with his dad; was an avid […] — (Posted April 24, 2025)
Annie R. Sanders Annie Ruth Carter Sanders was born September 8 1938, to Autherine and Robert Carter in Suggsville Alabama. The Kingdom of God has been better for View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2025)
John F. Waterman John F. Waterman, 89, of New Castle went to his eternal home Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his family farm. He was born in a log cabin on December 2, 1935 in Hamilton County, Indiana to the late Ralph and Lelah (Crickmore) Waterman. The seventh of eleven children, John was a lifelong dairy farmer in […] — (Posted April 23, 2025)
Martha Mae Huffman Thomas Martha Mae Huffman Thomas, 93, of Richmond, passed away April 22, 2025, at Reid Health. She was born June 19, 1931, in Liberty to Beniah View full obituary — (Posted April 23, 2025)
Tim D. Bracy Tim D. Bracy, age 67, of West Milton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio. He was born on May 16, 1957, in Greenville to Linda Yoder of West Milton and the late Nelson Bracy. In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his nephew, […] — (Posted April 23, 2025)
Marcia Ann Ireland Marcia Ann Ireland, 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.She was born June 8, 1938 in North Bergen, New Jersey to the late Theodore and Elsie Jordan. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastors Ken Durham and […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Joel Lee “Joe” Ramey Joel Lee “Joe” Ramey, 73, passed into eternity with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 27, 1952, in New Castle, IN, a son of the late General Jackson and Vada (Collins) Ramey. Joe was a graduate of Walter P. Chrysler High School […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Sherry L. Apple Sherry L. Apple, age 77 of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1947, in Miamisburg, Ohio, to the late Hershel and Gladys (James) Hart; she is also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Apple, whom she married on June 20, 1970, […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Helena L Schlechty Helena Lynn Schlechty, 54, passed away on April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1970, to Deborah Webster ( View full obituary — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Ronald Davis Ronald Lee Davis, 80, of Milton passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 with his family by his side.  Ron was born April 24th to Lowell and Lois (Baker) Davis in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He lived most of his life in the Milton area, he was a 1962 Graduate of Milton High School.  He was very […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Jeff Sterling Ronald Jeffrey “Jeff” Sterling of Connersville passed away on April 19, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 59. Jeff was born View full obituary — (Posted April 22, 2025)
Virginia Mills Virginia “Ginny” Mills, 96, of Muncie and formerly of Hagerstown/New Castle passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She was born November 20, 1928 in Helena, Tennessee to the late Frederick and Bonnie Wright. Ginny grew up in Jamestown, Tennessee before moving to Indiana with her family. She was a 1947 […] — (Posted April 22, 2025)