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.
Sheila Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – Sheila Smith, age 72, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Arbor Trace surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, to Aaron and Margaret Louise Pearson Webb, Sheila was a life-long resident of Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 1970. She worked at Wernle Youth & […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Kelly Leon Varvel Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Jerry Lee Wert Sr. RICHMOND, Ind. – Jerry Lee Wert Sr., age 57, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at home. Born January 13, 1967, in Greenville, Ohio, to Rodney Eugene Helmer and Carla J. Wert Simons, Jerry had lived in Richmond for the last six years. He was a truck driver. Jerry enjoyed spending time with […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Lance Edgar Brown RICHMOND, IN– Lance Edgar Brown, age 60, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Reid Health. Born March 4, 1963, in Coventry, England, to Kenneth J. and Iris Hatfield Brown, Lance has lived in this community since 1967. He was a 1981 graduate of National Trail High School and was 3rd in his […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson, 84, a resident of Mooreland passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. She retired from Henry County Memorial Hospital in the late 1990’s where she had worked as a receptionist for 10 years. Jackie previously worked at Reid Hospital […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Winefred Lee Pavey Winefred “Winnie” Lee Pavey, 89, of Connersville passed away Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at Reid Health of Richmond. Winnie was born December 26, 1934, in Grantsburg, Indiana, the oldest of three children of Lester and Goldia Reasor Goldman and graduated from English Sterling High School. On May 19, 1956 in Grantsburg, Indiana, she was […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Byron W. Dare RICHMOND, IN– Byron W. Dare, age 95, of Richmond, Indiana, passed in his sleep on February 23, 2024, at Friends Fellowship, where he had been a resident for a little more than a year. Born to Ralph and Madge Whitesell Dare, Byron first saw the light of day on July 12, 1928. Byron was a […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Pamela Kay Faber Pamela Kay Faber, 66, of Liberty passed away suddenly Saturday, February 24, 2024. One of six children of Glendon and Christine Bennett Tillery, Pamela was born in Richmond on February 25, 1956. She was employed for many years as a Qualified Medication Aide at various local nursing homes. Pamela never met a stranger and her […] — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Kaylauna Nicole Ray Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Ann Lee Ann Rutledge Commons Lee, 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2024, having given cancer a formidable opponent for the last two years. View full obituary — (Posted February 26, 2024)
Reginald A. “Butch” Stringer, Jr. Reginald A. “Butch” Stringer, Jr., age 76, of Arcanum, OH passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  He was born February 25, 1947 in Dayton, OH to the late Reginald Alvin and Dorothy Irene Stringer, Sr.  Butch was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, archery and fishing that included […] — (Posted February 25, 2024)
Penny L. Ulrich Penny L. Ulrich, age 81, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born January 26, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert and Weltha Norris.  She was a member of the Rainbow Assembly of Eaton, OH; was a 1961 graduate of Eaton […] — (Posted February 25, 2024)
Doug Eugene Story Douglas Eugene Story, 62, of Richmond IN Passed away Feb 19th, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio peacefully and surrounded by those that loved him. Doug was born to Warren L. Story and Betty Story on March 8, 1961 Doug lived in Richmond the majority of his life; he started working as a […] — (Posted February 24, 2024)
Lari Parker Hunt Lari Parker Hunt, 71, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, IN, on March 16, 1952, to Harold and Mary Jane Hunt. He had two brothers: Michael and Mark. He lived in Richmond until moving to Detroit in 1957 and then to Arkansas in 1969. He graduated […] — (Posted February 24, 2024)
Cyrus Isaac Tomas Velasquez Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted February 24, 2024)
Jon Ammann Ford Jon Ammann Ford entered into eternal rest with the Father on February 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his family, whom he loved unconditionally. He View full obituary — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Lola Jane Shafer Lola Jane Shafer, 92, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton. Born on August 7, 1931 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer L. & Lena Ann (Juday) Harshman. Lola was a School Teacher for the C.R. Coblentz school district, retiring in 1979 after 14 […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Elizabeth Ann Bragg Elizabeth Ann Bragg 40 of Fountain City passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2024. She was born September 7, 1983, in Richmond to Jack Phillips View full obituary — (Posted February 23, 2024)
James “Jim” E. Boyles James “Jim” E. Boyles went home to be with Jesus at 5:05AM on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1945 to Omer and Marie (Waters) Boyles. He was the middle of twelve children. Jim graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School in 1965. As a young teen, he attended First […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Robert Ellis Collins Robert “Bob” Ellis Collins, 63, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his residence. One of seven children of the late Zepher and Jeanette King Collins, Bob was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 13, 1960 and graduated from Connersville High School. On July 15, 1990 Bob married the former Sandra “Sandy” […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Ruth “Cissy” Mullins We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Ruth “Cissy” Mullins, lovingly known as Cissy to family and friends, who peacefully passed away on February 19, 2024. Born on March 9, 1954, in Brownsville, IN, Ruth was a proud graduate of the RHS Class of 1972, where she made cherished memories and lifelong […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Elizabeth A. Ponder FOUNTAIN CITY, IN– Elizabeth A. Ponder, age 57, of Fountain City, Indiana, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at home. Born July 10, 1967, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jerry and Beverly Oler Bicknell, Beth lived all of her life in this community. She was a 1985 graduate of Northeastern High School. Beth formerly worked as a […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Virgil Lee Nugent Jr After a life filled with music, love for animals, and dedication to his faith, Virgil Lee Nugent Jr. of Richmond, IN, left this world on February 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 31, 1959, in Richmond, IN to Virgil and Marlene Webb Nugent. Virgil’s passion for playing guitar and his undeniable […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Carl and Laura Mullen It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carl and Laura Mullen. On February 15, 2024, the world lost two beloved souls as Carl passed away at the age of 62 and Laura at the age of 48. Born on June 28, 1961, Carl’s legacy will forever linger in the hearts of […] — (Posted February 23, 2024)
Matthew Steele Matthew Steele passed away on February 21, 2024 at his residence at the age of 58 after an extended illness. Matthew was born in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted February 22, 2024)
Donald N. Jackson RICHMOND, IN– Donald N. Jackson, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at home. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Born September 15, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, to Elmer Grady and Carolyn […] — (Posted February 21, 2024)
Norman Y. Rogers Norman Y. Rogers, 88, a longtime and well-liked resident of Henry County, passed away February 20, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health where he had been residing since 2020. Mr. Rogers was a member and a trustee of Ninth Street Church of God. Norman “Norm” Rogers was born in Salt Lick, Kentucky on July 10, 1935. […] — (Posted February 21, 2024)
Betty Jones Betty Ann Jones, 83, passed away Monday evening February 19, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, after an extended illness.  A daughter of the late Henry and Mildred (Renchen) Hook, Betty was born in Maysville, Kentucky on May 27, 1940. Currently of Milton, she had lived several years in Shirley, Indiana, where she was […] — (Posted February 21, 2024)
Richard Wayne Harvey Richard Wayne “Dick” Harvey, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of seven children of Fred and Goldie Harvey, Dick was born in Laurel, Indiana on August 28, 1943. On May 27, 1966 Dick married the former Dorothy Blevins at Calvary Baptist Church in Connersville. Mrs. Harvey survives. Dick […] — (Posted February 21, 2024)
Dana Marie Mullin Dana Marie Mullin, passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024, after a lengthy fight with small cell lung cancer. She was 76 years young and was View full obituary — (Posted February 21, 2024)