Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Vernon Oakerson Vernon “Boone” Oakerson, 89, born June 4, 1936, to John and Letha (Hodson) Oakerson of Modoc, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He married his love, Sondra (Sonnie) Bales, on June 30, 1961, and they recently celebrated their 64th anniversary. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)

Larry Thomas Hamilton RICHMOND, Ind. – Larry Thomas Hamilton, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born August 29, 1937, in Connersville, Indiana, to John T. and Edna P. Anderson Hamilton, Larry was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and […] — (Posted August 9, 2025)

Barbara Jean Haskett Barbara Jean Haskett, age 78, passed away at Reid Health on August 8, 2025. She was born September 27, 1946, the daughter of George and View full obituary — (Posted August 9, 2025)

Marcena “Cricket” Henemyre Marcena “Cricket” Henemyre, 77, Richmond, passed away on Thursday evening, August 7, 2025, at Willows of Richmond. She was born on July 20, 1948, to Ernest & Mary Elizabeth Sipe Thurston. She was a graduate of Fountain City High School. Cricket formerly worked in manufacturing and was a homemaker. She liked to watch […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)

Robin Jay Wollum CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Robin Jay Woolum, age 66, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born December 23, 1958, in Richmond, Indiana, to LJ and Barbara Meyer Woolum, Robin was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and Ivy Tech State […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)

Anthony Vincent Bargo Anthony Vincent Bargo, 49, of Connersville passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A private graveside service at Dale Cemetery with Pastor Stan Howard officiating will be held at the convenience of the family. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)

Carl Max Showalter Carl Max Showalter, 92, formerly of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home in Cincinnati. He was born on August 20, 1932, to Carl N. & Emily Pierson Showalter of Fountain City. Max graduated from Fountain City High School, where he played on the 1949 basketball sectional championship […] — (Posted August 8, 2025)

Michael Wayne Parker Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Michael Wayne Parker Sr., age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home. Born September 18, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to James and Sylvia Ponder Parker, Mike was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Mike retired from the Richmond Parks Department, where […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)

Charles “Duane” Copeland Charles “Duane” Copeland, 69, of Spiceland passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home. He was born January 12, 1956 in New Castle to the late Charles and Charlotte (Morse) Copeland. Duane retired from Henry County Co-op where he had worked in crops and propane deliveries in Dunreith for over 35 years. After retiring, […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)

Marilyn Jean Fellers Marilyn Jean Fellers, 90, of Mt. Summit, IN received her angel wings on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 18, 1935 in Mooreland, IN to the late William and Prudence (Cline) Bales. Marilyn was a graduate of Mooreland High School in 1953 and resided in the […] — (Posted August 7, 2025)

David Bruce Besser David Bruce Besser peacefully went home to be with his Heavenly Father at home on August 6th, 2025. Born September 28, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana, he is the son of the late Eddie L. and Norma Lee (Lambert) Besser. David married his childhood sweetheart, Bonnie Jean Wright, on May 26, 1979 and spent 46 wonderful […] — (Posted August 6, 2025)

Mary Jane Johnson Mary Jane Johnson, 76, of Richmond, Indiana passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born November 27, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana. Arrangements are Pending. View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2025)

Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal April 11, 1966 – July 24, 2025 Rhonda (Thompson) O’Neal, 59, of Wilkinson, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born April 11, 1966, in Greenfield, the daughter of Hubert and Gloria Ann (Clark) Thompson. A 1984 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, Rhonda dedicated 28 […] — (Posted August 6, 2025)

Robert W. Miller Robert W. Miller aka Toodle May 12, 1951 – August 3, 2025 Passed away august 3 2025 at the age of 74. Born May 12 View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2025)

Kenneth Edward Lee Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Lee, 65, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Joe Kenneth Ryan Lee and Diana Mae (Brewer) Lee. Following high school, Kenny lived in Texas for over 20 years […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)

Martha Elaine Freer RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Elaine Freer, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born July 13, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, to John Harry and Bertha Oleta Woodruff Remy, had lived in Richmond for the last 15 years. She was a graduate of Malone University, earning a bachelor’s in […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)

Wanda Jean “Sally” Sander Wanda Jean “Sally” Sander, 77, formerly of Knightstown, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born January 12, 1948 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Omar and Margaret Gorman. Sally retired from IPT Corporation after 20 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; taking […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)

Curtis Eugene Jackson Curtis Eugene Jackson, 57, of New Castle, IN, peacefully entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home on August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife, his four sons, and close family. He was born on August 18, 1967, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Grace and […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)

Nila Blackburn Nila Blackburn, 68, of Springport passed away Friday August 1, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 28, 1956, in New Castle to the late Robert and Esther (Swartz) Boram. A 1974 graduate of Shenandoah High School Nila was a straight A student and graduated with Honors at the top […] — (Posted August 5, 2025)

Marsha L. Urban Marsha L. Urban, 71 of Connersville passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1954 in Connersville to Robert Osborn View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Carson E. Humes Jr. Carson E. Humes Jr., 54, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025, at home. He was born on May 15, 1971, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Carson Eugene Humes, Sr., and Virginia Lee (Blake) Logan. Carson was a 1989 graduate of Frankton High School and served in the U.S. Army. […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Joyce Carol Nevins Graf Joyce Carol Nevins Graf passed away peacefully from this world on July 18, 2025. She was 84 years old. Her life journey on this earth was unique and a tapestry of experiences, personal relationships and adventures Joyce was the eldest daughter of John and Stephanie (Kozuch) Nevins, born January 10, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana. […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Fern Ondo Fern (Arnold) Ondo, of Fishers (formally of Richmond), passed away on Saturday August 2, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born in Lockesburg, Arkansas on November 16, 1923 to George and Mamie (Cannon) Arnold. Fern worked at the Arkansas Ordnance Plant during World War II and later at Servomation in Richmond, Indiana where […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Donna S. Fish RICHMOND, IN– Donna S. Fish, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Reid Health. Born January 20, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to William Otis and Laura Alice (McWhorter) Manley, Donna lived in this community most of her life. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and received her Bachelor’s in […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Eddie Kerr Edwin Powell “Eddie” Kerr, 103, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was the eldest of two sons of Ralph and Irene Powell Kerr. Eddie was a life-long farmer. He was born on February 25, 1922 on the family homestead. He raised his own family on this same land, […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Billy A Story William C. “Bill” Story, 86 of Rushville passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1939, in Connersville to Leo View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Ruth Ellen Griffith Ruth Ellen Griffith passed away on Friday, August 1st, 2025. She was born October 20th, 1960, in Greenville, OH, the daughter of Carl Jacob Piatt View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Irene E. Stiver Irene E. Stiver, 95 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on December 1, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward & Edith Lucille (Baker) Boose. Irene had been the owner of The Beverly Shoppe in Brookville, Ohio […] — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Patricia Ann Jones Tricia passed away after many years of health issues. She is preceded in death by her father, Marshall Van Ross. She is survived by her View full obituary — (Posted August 4, 2025)

Everett Lee Keller Everett Lee Keller, 85, of Mooreland went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born June 1, 1940 in Dublin, Indiana to the late David Oren and Helen L. (Hess) Keller. Everett was a 1958 graduate of Cambridge City High School and took training […] — (Posted August 3, 2025)