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.
Bill Richardson CENTERVILLE-  George William “Bill” Richardson, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening May 28, 2025 at Rosebud Village in Richmond after a brief illness.  He was a loving father, husband and friend.  Bill was born in New Castle, Indiana to Frank and Margaret (Durett) Richardson on August 5, 1937.  Bill worked as […] — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Paul R. Hamilton Paul R. Hamilton, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 13, 1935 to the late Albert and Daught (Stamper) Hamilton.  Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger days and collected many guns over the years. He was an active […] — (Posted May 29, 2025)
James Russell James Russell passed away at Reid Health Care in Connersville following an bicycle accident on May 27, 2025 at the age of 33. James was View full obituary — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Brian Keith Anderson Brian Keith “BK” Anderson, 31, of Liberty, passed away on May 27, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1993, in Richmond to John Brian View full obituary — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Mary Ann Weaver RICHMOND, IN– Mary Ann Weaver, age 75, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Colorado. Born September 16, 1949, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Joseph and Mary E. Biltz Richardson, Mary Ann came to this community from Mt. Vernon, Indiana in 1979. She was a 1967 graduate of Chartrand High School and also […] — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Barbara Jean Kalter Barbara Jean Kalter, age 75, of Gratis, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 13, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late David and Elizabeth (Lowman) Kalter. Barbara was a 1968 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. She worked […] — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Sherri Kay Baker Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 29, 2025)
Douglas Isaac Wright Douglas Isaac Wright, 74 of Greenville, passed away at his home on May 27, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1951, in Randolph County, Indiana, to the late Beatrice and Carl Wright, Jr. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his daughter, Mallory Wright. Doug is survived by his beloved […] — (Posted May 28, 2025)
Richard “Rick” E. Stanbrough Richard “Rick” E. Stanbrough, 77, a former resident of Connersville, Indianapolis, 40-year resident of Brownsburg and most recently a New Castle resident along with his wife for the past 10 years, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Countryside Meadows in Avon, IN. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN a […] — (Posted May 28, 2025)
Roy I. Hutchens RICHMOND, IN– Roy I. Hutchens, age 70, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at home following a lengthy battle with COPD. Roy was born on September 17, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Harry Ernest and Ellen Jennings Hutchens. Roy was a 1974 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He proudly served in the US […] — (Posted May 28, 2025)
Jeff A. Heiser Jeff A. Heiser, age 47, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born on May 2, 1978 in Richmond, IN. Jeff earned his certification in Diesel Mechanics from the University of Northwestern Ohio. He worked at Reco Corporation for 20 years. He loved to […] — (Posted May 28, 2025)
David William Duning II CENTERVILLE, Ind. – David William Duning II, age 77, of Centerville, Indiana, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Reid Health. Born November 1, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to David William and Nelle Dohmen Duning, David was a life-long resident of this area. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and went to work at […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Rosalie DuGranrut Rosalie DuGranrut, 100, of Milton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on February, 1, 1925 in Francisco, Indiana to Otho and Rose (McMillan) Mans. Rosalie graduated from Francisco High School in 1943 and then received her Bachelors degree in 1947 from Indiana State Teachers College. She taught […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Beverly Dianne Saunders Beverly Dianne Saunders, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dianne was born March 24, 1955, in Anderson, IN to the late Guy and Ella (Tragesar) Tomlinson. A proud graduate of Shenandoah High School in 1973, Dianne began her career at AgOne Co-op before venturing into […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
William Roger McDermitt, Sr. William "Bill" Roger McDermitt, Sr., age 89, of New Paris, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. He was born on September 13, 1935 in San Diego, CA to the late Joseph Edward and Lillie Mae (Dickey) McDermitt. In addition to his parents, William was preceded […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Ada Wysong Ada Wysong, age 97, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. She was born November 1st, 1927 in Preble County to the late David and Grace (House) Rike. She attended Lanier School in West Alexandria. Ada began her career as a welder at Rexarc and retired after 25 […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Mildred Allen Mildred R. Allen, formerly of the Liberty and Richmond areas, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Momentous Health in Vandalia, OH at the age View full obituary — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Kenneth Siggers Kenneth Siggers, 64 of Cambridge City passed away on May 24, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1960 in New Castle, Indiana to Thomas View full obituary — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Loraine Bradley Loraine was born to the late Harrison and Mary Murray Gibson in Frakes, Kentucky, on July 26, 1934. She passed away on May 24, 2025. View full obituary — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Carolyn Jill Vaniman Carolyn Jill (Bussard) White Vaniman, 82 of Eldorado, Ohio, died peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025, at Vancrest Health in Eaton, Ohio. She was born on June 20, 1942, in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Harry Leander and Wanda Mae (Fulkerson) Bussard. Jill was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School in West Manchester, Ohio […] — (Posted May 27, 2025)
Genevieve Handy Genevieve (Pennycuff) Handy, 79, a resident of Hagerstown, stepped out of her earthly home and into her forever home in Glory, May 24, 2025, after an extended illness. Genny was born in Albany, Kentucky on April 29, 1946. She dearly loved her family and spent her lifetime caring for them. The world lost one of […] — (Posted May 26, 2025)
Dixie Sue Daffron Dixie Sue (Moses) Daffron, 93, of Tipton passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025, at the Waters of Tipton. Born on February 25,1932, in Etowah, TN to the late James Luther and Elizabeth (Hudson) Moses. Dixie worked at New Castle State Hospital and was a homemaker. She attended church in Kirksville, MO where she lived […] — (Posted May 25, 2025)
Richard “Dick” Lee Johnson Richard “Dick” Lee Johnson, 94, of New Castle passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 after a recent move to The Willows of New Castle. Dick and Doris had lived in their New Castle residence the last 61 years. He was born June 5, 1930 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana to the late Luther and Charlotte (DeGroff) […] — (Posted May 25, 2025)
David Allen Bowman David Allen Bowman, age 84, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Everheart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 14, 1941 in Brookville, Ohio, son of the late Garrett & Helen (Albrech) Bowman. David graduated in 1959 from Lewisburg Union High School. He retired after […] — (Posted May 25, 2025)
Bretella Mae Oney Bretella Mae Oney, also affectionately known as “Teddy” or “Nan” passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born June 16, 1937 in Hayes Branch, Rowan County, Kentucky to Orville and Agnes (Frazier) Blevins. A homemaker, she had attended the Knightstown Church of God as well as the […] — (Posted May 24, 2025)
Virgil R. Graw Virgil R. Graw, 64 of Richmond, passed away May 24, 2025, at Reid Health. He was born September 3, 1960, to Donald Earl and Gloria View full obituary — (Posted May 24, 2025)
Reed Bolser Reed Alexander Bolser, 28, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 21. Reed was born on March 3, 1997, to Rick and Lori Bolser. View full obituary — (Posted May 24, 2025)
Rev. Ronald W. Eichel Sr. Rev. Ronald W. Eichel Sr., 82, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on May 10, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, a son of the late William “Bill” and Justine (Hartley) Eichel. Ron […] — (Posted May 24, 2025)
Kara Lynn Acton RICHMOND, IN– Kara Lynn Acton, age 40, of Richmond, Indianan, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her residence. Born July 9, 1984, in Richmond, Indiana, to Kathy A (Seay) and Richard A. Acton, Kara lived in this community all of her life. She was a hard worker, had a great sense of […] — (Posted May 24, 2025)
Donald Ralph Kinsler Donald “Ralph” Kinsler, age 85, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home. Ralph was born on April 11, 1940 in Stonega, VA to the late Milford Kinsler and Maggie Horton Coursey.  Ralph retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton after 30 years of employment. He loved the mountains of […] — (Posted May 23, 2025)