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.
James Hobson Jr. James Isaac Hobson Jr. 79, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1945, View full obituary — (Posted August 9, 2024)
Carol L. (Aldrich) Thomas Carol L. (Aldrich) Thomas, 84, of Wilkinson, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 7, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born February 14, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert T. and Hilda Mae (Anderson) Aldrich.  A graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Carol worked at several places and then […] — (Posted August 9, 2024)
Wesley D. “Wes” Cumins Wesley D. “Wes” Cumins, 88, of Shirley, was called home to be with our Lord, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on May 15, 1936 in Fort Recovery, Ohio and was the son of the late Forrest Wesley and Florence Ada (Youmans) Cumins. Wes was a proud […] — (Posted August 9, 2024)
Martha Jane Sizemore RICHMOND, Ind. – Martha Jane Sizemore, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare – Golden Rule Care Center. Born May 21, 1926, to Charles Godfrey and Ruby Marlow Godfrey, Martha has been a resident of this community since 1996, coming from Greenfield, Indiana. She was a 1944 graduate of […] — (Posted August 8, 2024)
Lloyd Stamper CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Lloyd Raymond Stamper, 72,  passed away Tuesday evening August 6, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.  A son of the late Van and Evelyn (Waters) Stamper, Lloyd was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 11, 1952.  Lloyd was raised in the Lewisville and Seymour communities and graduated from Chrysler High School […] — (Posted August 8, 2024)
Alice Jean “Jeanie” Fairchild Alice Jean “Jeanie” Fairchild, 86, of Spiceland passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the presence of her family, while at the Willows in New Castle. She was born on June 4, 1938 in Shirley, Indiana to the late Woodrow and Celia (Whisman) Smalley.  Jeanie was a 1956 graduate of Wilkinson High School in Wilkinson, […] — (Posted August 7, 2024)
Janet F. Clark Janet Faye (Cheek) Clark, of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Hospital in Cookeville, Tennessee, having attained the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 15 days. She was born in New Castle, Indiana, on Saturday, March 20, 1954, the daughter of Virgil and Mary (Wolford) Cheek. She […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Kenneth C. Mosier Kenneth C. Mosier, II, 80, of Richmond, passed away July 30, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus, Richmond, after a long illness. He was born View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Leamon “Red” Slaven Leamon “Red” Slaven, 90, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Monday, August 5, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born on September 10, 1933 in McCreary County, Kentucky, a son of the late General and Mary “Did” Slaven. Leamon served his country in the United States Navy and was married […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Phyllis Moody Phyllis Mae Moody, 96, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Connersville. One of six children, a daughter to the late Theodore and Nellie Mae Harbert Phillips. Phyllis was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 15, 1927 and graduated from New Point High School with […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Russell Puckett, Jr. Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Marilyn N. Tucker OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Robert Lee “Bob” Miller RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert Lee Miller, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at home. Born April 29, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Forrest Lee Miller and Ann Lucille (Ready) Osbun, Robert was a longtime resident of this area. Robert served as a medic in Korea for the U. S. Navy. He […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Rosemary E. Collins Rosemary E. Collins, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born August 23, 1942 to the late Howard E. And Mildred S. (Sluterbeck) Eby. Rosemary was an excellent artist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Rick Lee Burris Rick Lee Burris, 65 of New Castle, finished his journey and went home Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Monticello, KY, a son of the late Willie and Georgia Lillian Wright Burris. Rick worked many years at Martin Tire and made a living as […] — (Posted August 6, 2024)
Gary L. Boyles Gary L. Boyles, 72, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024, at home following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 30, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son of the late Lloyd Franklin and Viva Lee (Roberts) Boyles. Gary spent his early years in Little Rock, AR, Washington, DC, and […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Douglas Martel Cox Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Jeffery Gruell Jeffery L. Gruell, of Connersville, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Blue Ash, OH at the age of 70. He was born in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Ula House Ula Marie Ammerman House, 97, of Cambridge City, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Arbor Trace in Richmond. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Harrison township, Wayne County, Indiana on the Park Ammerman farm on the North Germantown Road. Her parents were Frank Park Ammerman and Ula Olive (Beeson) Ammerman.   Ula […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Evelyn L. DeMotte Evelyn L. (Engle) DeMotte, age 95, of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born on August 4, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Roy G. & Orpha (Diehl) Engle. Evelyn graduated in 1946 from Monroe High School and attended North Manchester College in Indiana. She married Doyle D. DeMotte on August […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Marjorie A. Ketron Marjorie Ann Ketron, age 96, of Eldorado, Ohio died on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born on May 14, 1928 in Wayne County, Indiana, daughter of the late William Samuel & Vera Olivett (Bloom) Ketron. Preceded by her sisters, Hazel Burdette, Dorothy Study, and Susan Ketron; brother, Robert Ketron.  Survived by her special niece, Patty Springer […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Robert L. McGrath Robert L. McGrath, 70, of New Castle passed away on Friday August 8, 2024 at Stonebrooke in New Castle. He was born on February 7, 1954 in Buncombe County North Carolina to the late Robert Lawrance and Mary Francis McGrath. Robert served in the United States Navy. He worked as a Correctional Sergeant and a […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
William F. “Bill” Bowers William F. Bowers, age 101, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born December 15, 1922 in Collinsville, OH to the late Luima C. and Carrie (Weiss) Bowers. Bill was a lifelong Butler/Preble County farmer; was a former partner of Ag Lime Service; and enjoyed […] — (Posted August 5, 2024)
Roberta Jean Estell Roberta Jean Estell, 88, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence. She was born on November 8, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Vere O. and Pauline (Wilhelm) West. She was a graduate of Center High School in Muncie. She graduated from Cosmetology School and was a beautician for […] — (Posted August 4, 2024)
Cloy Cheesman It is with a heavy heart but a profound sense of pride that we remember and celebrate the life of Cloy Cheesman, who was born on January 28, 1933, in Ridgeville, Indiana, and left us on August 4, 2024. Cloy was not just a man but a beacon of light to his family and community, […] — (Posted August 4, 2024)
Wilfred L. “Fred” Kabler Wilfred L. “Fred” Kabler, 84, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on May 1, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late J. Elroy and Helen (Harper) Kabler.  Fred had lived in Waiver Apartments in Eaton prior to Foundations in New Paris. […] — (Posted August 4, 2024)
Sidney “Sid” Norris Sidney “Sid” Norris 73, of New Paris, OH, died peacefully at his residence on Friday morning, August 2, 2024. Born on August 29, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold & Nannie (Begley) Norris. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran and retired in 2014 after 25 years of service with […] — (Posted August 3, 2024)
Barry Whalen  Mr. Barry D. Whalen, 73, of Fountain City, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3.  Barry was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 7, 1950, to Rev. Robert Keith & Geneva D. McClurg Whalen Shiverdecker. He was a 1969 graduate of Richmond High School.  Barry enlisted in the US Navy and received his Honorable […] — (Posted August 3, 2024)
Donna Lee Graydon King RICHMOND, IN.- Donna Lee Graydon King, a native of Campbell County, Ky., but most recently of Richmond, Ind., passed away on August 2, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare of Centerville, Ind., where she had lived in the memory care wing for her final months. Originally from Newport, Ky., she was born December 13, 1937, to Elmer […] — (Posted August 3, 2024)
Margo Ann Kreider Margo Ann Kreider, age 74 passed away August 1, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born in Winamac, Indiana on March 1, 1950, in Pulaski County. Margo was a graduate of Winamac Highschool in 1968 and attended Ball State University where she obtained her degree in Special Education in 1973. She married Dennis Kreider on […] — (Posted August 3, 2024)