Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Mary Ellen Moore Mary Ellen Moore, 50, of Rushville, formerly of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her residence. One of four children of Ronald Keith and Darlene Horning Moore, Mary was born on May 24, 1975, in Oxford, Ohio. Raised in the Everton area, she was a 1993 graduate of Connersville High School. Mary […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Tashia Rose Young Tashia R. Young (McCord), 48, of Cambridge City, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. A time to celebrate Tashia’s life will be at her visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Laura Lou “Lucy” Isaacs Laura Lou “Lucy” Isaacs passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Lucy was born in Connersville, IN on January 25, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank May, Sr. and Anna Thumb May Archer. On January 30, 1954, Lucy was united in marriage to […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

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Sarah Cathleen Wallace Obituary Pending — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Sarah Joan Cooper RICHMOND, IN– Sarah Joan Cooper, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Arbor Trace. Born September 14, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana, to Alva Garland and Mary Catherine Hayes Warren, Sarah has lived in this community most of her life. She was a graduate of New Castle High School. Sarah lived […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Cindi Smith Cynthia Kay “Cindi” (Mamaw) Smith, 65, a lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cindi was born on July 16, 1960, the youngest of eight children to Charles and Cora Shepard Purcell. She attended Connersville High School and remained rooted in the community throughout her life. On […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Miles E. Shafer Miles E. Shafer, age 91, of Eaton, OH, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Dayton VA Hospice Unit (Victory Ridge). He was born December 20, 1934 in Piqua, OH to the late Clarence and Hazel (Popp) Shafer. Miles was a member of the Eaton First Church of God for many years. […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Charles Arthur Reeves RICHMOND, IN– _Charles Arthur Reeves, 81, of Richmond, Indiana passed unexpectedly on April 19, 2026. He was born on Apri 5, 1945 to the late Alvin and Ada Reeves. He attended Dennis Middle School was a graduate of Richmond High School. He furthered his education at Taylor University where he earned a Masters Degree. He […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

Marie Gobble Marie Gobble, 93 of Richmond, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare. She was born January 1, 1933, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Essie and Elizabeth Hunter Bishop and lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Oak Park Pentecostals. Marie formerly worked at STACO, Richmond Community Schools, and […] — (Posted April 27, 2026)

James Sprouse James Douglas Sprouse passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids, MI on April 18, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, loyalty, fun-loving nature, and integrity. He never saw problems, only challenges to solve — […] — (Posted April 26, 2026)

Rev. Charles “Chuck” Morris Snyder, Jr. “His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:23 “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9 Reverend Charles “Chuck” Mason Snyder […] — (Posted April 26, 2026)

Rebecca A. Paul Rebecca A. Paul passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted April 26, 2026)

James Bunger, Sr. James W. “Jim” Bunger, Sr., passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday evening, April 23. Jim was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 15, 1940. Jim was raised on his family farm near Webster by his maternal grandparents, William J. & Fannie Mae Bond Feasel. He […] — (Posted April 26, 2026)

Kenneth E. Rossman Kenneth E. Rossman, age 96, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Brookdale Senior Living in Greenville, OH. He was born March 12, 1930 in Toledo, OH to the late Arthur and Alma (Darr) Rossman. Kenneth was a 1949 graduate of Genoa High School. He worked for United Telephone Company […] — (Posted April 26, 2026)

Ruth Eilleen Schmidt Ruth Eilleen Schmidt, 93, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 12, 1933, in Warren, Indiana, a daughter of the late Rhessa Josiah and Martha Elizabeth (Wagoner) Slu… — (Posted April 25, 2026)

Larry Wayne Marcum Larry Wayne Marcum, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton after a long courageous battle with Esophageal Cancer. He was born March 21, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late William Edward and Dora Marguerite “Rita” (Leach) Marcum. In his younger years, Larry distinguished himself as […] — (Posted April 25, 2026)

Claude D. Hinton Claude D. Hinton, 86, of New Castle passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Soldier, KY to the late Dennis and Rosa (Jennings) Hinton. At the age of two Claude and his family moved to New Castle. He grew up attending […] — (Posted April 25, 2026)

Alan Robert Coveney Alan Robert Coveney, age 85, of Eaton, Ohio, born in Kent, England on October 22, 1940, in his grandmother’s home, passed from this life on April 23, 2026. He leaves behind a garage full of scrap wood, well-organized tools, his hand-drawn plans for his next project, and enough strong opinions to last several more lifetimes. […] — (Posted April 25, 2026)

Ethel Rodenna Cole Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com — (Posted April 25, 2026)

Imogene Moores Imogene Moores, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Arbor Trace Nursing Home in Richmond. She was born on July 18, 1927, in Palestine, Ohio, to the late Van and Ethel (Miller) Wilcox. In addition to her parents, Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Moores, whom she […] — (Posted April 24, 2026)

Sharon Ann Quyle Sharon Ann Quyle, 74, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at 10:45 a.m., wrapped in the love of the family she gave everything to. She took her final breath holding the hand of her husband, Robert Jan Quyle (Bobby), he is the love of her life, with her two daughters, Angie and Crystal, right […] — (Posted April 24, 2026)

William Ed Johnson Obituary and Arrangements Pending — (Posted April 24, 2026)

C. Lloyd Hosman C. Lloyd Hosman, age 93, passed away on April 21, 2026, from natural causes. Born Chester Lloyd Hosman on June 10, 1932, in Cottage Grove, Oregon — a small logging and sawmill town nestled in the Willamette Valley. He grew up in a modest household during the Great Depression, one of five children born to […] — (Posted April 24, 2026)

Gary Robert Griffin Gary Robert Griffin, 87, of Cambridge City, Indiana, died peacefully Monday evening, April 20, 2026. Gary was born to Robert and Francis (Sharp) Griffin on November 4, 1938, in New Castle, Indiana, and raised in Cambridge City. Gary was an only child who enjoyed all sports, lettering 4 years in basketball, and 3 years in […] — (Posted April 24, 2026)

Robert Allen Jenkins Robert Allen Jenkins, born March 6, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Clifford and Betty (Revis) Jenkins, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, and was preceded in death by Ken Eller, Brynn Aylor, and Jim Cox. A 1970 graduate of South Newton High School, Rob developed a love for basketball at an early […] — (Posted April 24, 2026)

Michael Scott Snowden Michael Scott Snowden passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted April 23, 2026)

Ronald “Ronnie” Keith Trimnell Ronald Keith Trimnell, 89, a lifelong Knightstown resident and farmer, passed away April 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at the family home in Bartholomew County on September 25, 1936, to Clarence and Dolores (Holbrook) Trimnell. He was the 11th born of 13 children. In 1943, the family farm […] — (Posted April 23, 2026)

Dale C. Lanthrop Dale C. Lanthrop, age 89, of Eaton, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 7, 1937 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Glen and Opal (Shank) Lanthrop. Dale proudly served in the US Army for 8 years. He was an avid football […] — (Posted April 23, 2026)

Wanda J. Jones Wanda J. Jones, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born May 2, 1943 in Flemingsburg, KY to the late Howard and Hazel (Stacy) Osborn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons Terry and Bob Hickman; grandchildren Amber and Christopher […] — (Posted April 23, 2026)

Beverly (Martin) Vaughn Beverly (Martin) Vaughn, 82, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at Addison Place.She was born on January 11, 1944, in Dunreith, Indiana, a daughter of the late Roland H. and Dorothy (Stover) Martin.Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Cadiz High School. Sh… — (Posted April 23, 2026)