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.
Patricia Roberson STRAUGHN- Patricia E. Roberson, 87, of rural Straughn, passed away on Wednesday evening February 7th, 2024, at Willows of New Castle, Indiana. The daughter of the late Glenn C. and Evelyn (Dora) Poer, Patricia was born in Washington Township, Rush County, Indiana on March 30th, 1936, and lived there and southern Henry County most of […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
Bernice K. Garrett Bernice K. Garrett, 61, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in her home. She was born November 19, 1962 in Gadsden, AL, a daughter of the late Claude and Annie Allen. A homemaker most of her life, she grew up in Alabama and graduated from Cherokee County High School there. An avid […] — (Posted February 9, 2024)
June K. Miller June K. Miller, 85, of Eaton, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on April 21, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene Carl and Jessie Viola (Kalter) Burns.  A graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School in Dayton, June was retired from NCR, where she […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Clara Ann Reed RICHMOND, Ind. – Clara Ann Reed, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home. Born April 9, 1949, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to James and Joyce Slusher Snapp, Clara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She worked at several hotels in this area. Clara enjoyed making jewelry. She attended […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Susan K. Grow Susan K Grow, age 77 of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and formerly of Eldorado, Ohio died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her residence. Born on July 17, 1941, in Richmond Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Crawford) Kimmel.  She was a devoted wife and mother of her two children.  An […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Roman Johnson Jr. Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Katherine R. Rader Katherine R. Rader, age 85 of Eaton, Dixon Township, Ohio died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Greenbrier Nursing Center in Eaton. Katherine was born on March 21, 1938, in Eaton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cecil Ray & F. Katherine (Freitag) Hewitt. She was a 1957 Eaton High School graduate and a member of […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Lora Louise Lilly    Lora L. Lilly, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Tuesday, February 6 at Ambassador Healthcare.    Born March 11, 1942 in Richmond, she was the daughter of Clarence Clayton & Wilma Louise Brown Underwood.    Lora was a 1960 graduate of Webster High School, where she was the Valedictorian of her […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Georgianna Reece Georgianna (Harbert) Reece 82, of New Castle, passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born March 17, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Lawrence & Pearl (Manifold) Harbert. She is survived by her children Rick Woolridge and Randy Jackson: 2 grandchildren Larry Woolridge and ReAnna Jackson as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, […] — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Jane Johnson Jane Johnson 78 of Richmond passed away on February 5, 2024, in her home after a short illness. She was born October 27, 1945, in View full obituary — (Posted February 8, 2024)
Angela “Angie” M. Meyers On February 6, 2024, we lost a beautiful soul, Angela Marie Meyers, age 56 of Brookville, OH formerly of Largo, FL passed away peacefully at her home after a hard battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born August 22, 1967 in Dayton, OH daughter of Carol and Johnny Jackson Sr. […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Linda K. Lutz Linda K. Lutz passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on Tuesday February 6, 2024, at the age of 74. Born in Salem, Indiana on View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Rosemary Banks Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Steven R. Shaffer Steven R. Shaffer passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born February 28th, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana to Acie William Shaffer and Doris View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Mabel A. Dennull Mabel A. Dennull, 92 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, in High Springs, Florida. Mabel was born on January 12, 1932, in Center Point, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ernest B. & Tresa F. (Guynn) Ringnell.  She was employed at Foundations in New Paris, Ohio for over 25 years and was on the […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
William “Bill” H. Grimes Jr. William “Bill” H. Grimes Jr., age 90, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1933 in Richmond to William H. Grimes Sr and Margaret Grimes. He was a diligent father, an adoring husband, a devoted uncle, a brave sailor, […] — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Terry Kent Liston Obituary pending View full obituary — (Posted February 7, 2024)
Bernice J. Blose It is with great sadness that we share the news that our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Bernice J. Blose has been welcomed home View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Debra Jean Coleman Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 AM, with Pastor Dr. Derek White officiating. View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Dennis E Perkins Sr. Dennis E Perkins Sr., 80 of Connersville went home to be with his lord and savior on Monday February 5, 2024. He was born on View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Wayne Lynch Wayne Lynch passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 79. Wayne was born in Sandgap, Kentucky View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Eudean Smith Eudean Smith, 80 of Liberty passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1943 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Willis View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Kathleen Cantrell Kathleen R. Cantrell, 95, of Liberty, Indiana passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024 following a brief illness. She had been residing at Ambassador Healthcare, Centerville for the last few years. One of fourteen children of Thadis and Sarah Gunnels Ratliff, Kathleen was born in Allegheny, Kentucky on August 26, 1928. On November 12, 1948 […] — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Bobby J. Atwell, Sr. Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit the View full obituary — (Posted February 6, 2024)
Roberta “Bertie” Brown Roberta K. Brown “Bertie” 82, of Connersville passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1941, in Connersville to Leroy View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Fred Loudy Fred Loudy 77 of Centerville died with his family by his side February 4, 2024 at Reid Health. He was born January 3, 1947 in View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Michael D. Grace CENTERVILLE, IN– Michael D. Grace, age 81, of Centerville, Indiana, left this life on January 28, 2024, at Reid Health in hospice care. Mike was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 14, 1942, to Dale and Eloise Wessel Grace. Mike graduated from Country Day High School in Indian Hill, Ohio and briefly attended Duke University. […] — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Alma Carey Alma (Spivey) Carey, 88, Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024, at Heritage House Nursing Home. Alma was born August View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Gary Lee Graves Sr. Gary Lee Graves Sr was born November 16, 1970. He transitioned this life February 1, 2024 at the age 53 years old. Gary was extremely View full obituary — (Posted February 5, 2024)
Elise Tarsitano Elise Tarsitano, age 4 months, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. — (Posted February 5, 2024)