Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Royce Conner Royce Conner, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at Reid Health on Friday, January 23, 2026.He was born in Camden, OH on May 29, 1941 to Sherman and Dora (Perry) Conner. He attended Dixon School, near Eaton, OH. He served with the US Army, serving in Germany, where he work… — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Donald Ray Curnutt Donald Ray Curnutt, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Arbor Trace surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2026. He was born June 14, 1943, to Lillian Rhea Lennis Curnutt and Gerald Curnutt in Noblesville, IN. Don was a graduate of Walnut Grove School in 1961. In earlier years, Don lived […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Douglas M. Montgomery Douglas Mason Montgomery age 81 lifelong resident of Eaton Ohio passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on December 18,1944 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Miller) Montgomery. Doug graduated in 1962 from Eaton High School and studied business at The Ohio State University. […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

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William “Willy” Pursifull William S. “Willy” Pursifull passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2026, at Reid Health Connersville at the age of 51. Willy was born on June View full obituary — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Rev. Curtis Burge Rev. Curtis Burge, 89, New Castle, died January 22, 2026.Born August 18, 1936, in Huntington, WV, son of Rev. Harry and Thelma (Farren) Burge.Survived by his children, Phil Burge, Diana Ranke, Mark, Tim, and Matt Burge; 18 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.Preceded in dea… — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Jim Bunyard James “Jim” Noah Bunyard, 85, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. The son of Noah Ernie and Hilda Mae Willhelm Bunyard, Jim was born on March 29, 1940, in Connersville. He grew up in the area and was a proud 1958 graduate of Connersville High School. A veteran […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Charles Allen “Chuck” Floyd Charles Allen “Chuck” Floyd, age 66 of Eaton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026 after a long battle with cancer while in treatment at Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Delmer Keith & […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Leonard Eugene Ashwill Leonard Eugene Ashwill, 89, of Rushville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Reid Health in Richmond. One of the children of Paul and Lorene Wood Ashwill, Leonard was born on March 13, 1936, in Arthur, Illinois. He grew up with a strong work ethic and a love for his community, graduating from […] — (Posted January 27, 2026)

Braxton Robert Drake Braxton Robert Drake was born into the arms of angels on January 23, 2026. He was deeply loved from the moment of his arrival and View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Joy Lynne Turner Joy Lynne Turner, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in Middletown, OH. She was born August 1, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late James Wesley Sr. and Johanna Mae (Karns) Pelling. Joy was a member of the Eaton Community Church where […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Steve Walker Steven Hugh Walker, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at his home outside Bentonville, IN, on January 22, 2026, following a fall. His wife, Sue Ann, was with him. Steve was born on September 13, 1950, in the Knightstown, IN, area to Hugh and Helen Bowman-Walker. He grew up on the family farm alongside his older […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

John McClure John Milton McClure, 92, of Liberty passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on January 8,1934, to Milton McClure and Mary Pauline View full obituary — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Julia Mae “Judy” Pierce Julia Mae “Judy” Pierce, age 86, of Eaton, OH passed away at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, OH on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born April 2, 1939 in Richmond, IN to the late Reuben and Elizabeth (Williamson) Toms. Judy would handwrite letters to all of her friends and family, offering them support and encouragement. […] — (Posted January 26, 2026)

Dean A. Auker Dean A. Auker passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted January 25, 2026)

Ronald G. Barnhart Ronald G. Barnhart, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Miamisburg, OH to the late Irvin and Pearl (Anspach) Barnhart. . Ron attended Miamisburg Schools. He drove over the road and local semi-trucks for many […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Lisa Ann Eaton Lisa Ann Eaton, age 58, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at her home. She was born April 10, 1967 in Dayton, OH to the late Gary Arthur and Julia Faye (Black) Spitler. She was an animal lover and worked as a dog groomer at Puppy Clips in Eaton. She loved […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Connie R. Hudson Connie R. Hudson, age 71, of Kettering, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 4, 1954 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Hudson; mother and stepfather Blanche and Bob Bennett; and father […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Kimberly Marie McCurdy Kimberly Marie McCurdy, age 58, of Richmond, previously from Centerville, died January 23, 2026, at her home. She was born August 27, 1967, in Richmond View full obituary — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Daniel James Doulen Daniel James Doulen, 21, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home. The only son of Billy Joe and Dana Bell Doulen, Daniel was born on June 22, 2004, in New Castle, Indiana. He attended Connersville High School and was a proud member of the graduating Class of 2023. Daniel was a […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Rosalie Elizabeth Siebert Rosalie Elizabeth Siebert, 87, of Connersville, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent – Carmel Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. One of three children of Howard and Helen Bauer Siebert, Rosalie was born on June 29, 1938, in Batesville, Indiana. She was a proud class of 1956 graduate of Batesville High School. […] — (Posted January 24, 2026)

Rev. Curtis Eugene Burge Rev. Curtis Eugene Burge, 89, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord he so faithfully loved and served on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Rev. Harry… — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Thomas J. McKee Thomas J. McKee, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Friends Fellowship Community with his children by his side. Born August 12, 1935, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ralph and Mabel Martin McKee, Tom lived in Wayne County all of his life. He was a 1954 graduate of Richmond High School and […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Harry Richard Bailey Harry Richard Bailey, age 79, of Somerville, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. He was born September 30, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to the late Shelby W. and Bertha May (Hilton) Bailey. A devoted and loving father whose heart was as big and open as the fields he cherished. Harry […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Donald Lee McIntosh Donald Lee McIntosh of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the age of 49. He was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, on View full obituary — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Dwayne Lafayette Bethea Obituary pending… View full obituary — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Gary Lee Junior Harrison Obituary and services pending… View full obituary — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Joann Griffin Joanne Foust Griffin, lovingly known as Jo, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026, in Centerville, Indiana, after extended complications. She was 62 years old. Born on August 7, 1963, Jo lived a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion to family. She attended Muncie and New Castle public schools and spent […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Marjorie Ann Barnett Marjorie Ann Barnett, 85, of New Castle, passed away January 13, 2026, at Henry Community Health. She was born January 31, 1940, in North Vernon, Indiana, daughter of the late Ott and Marie (Robinson) Stacy. She had been a waitress at Bill’s Diner and also worked in Home Health Care. She is survived by her […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Larry Protsman STRAUGHN- Larry K. Protsman, 89, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026 at The Waters of New Castle. The son of the late Raymond N. and Violet Mae (Day) Protsman, Larry was born in Dublin, Indiana on May 18, 1936. He was raised in the Dublin community and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)

Larry Odell Clark Larry Odell Clark, 80, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born December 10, 1945, in New Castle to Clella and Verlie (Rigney) Clark. Larry was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 371 and worked for the former Chrysler Corporation in New Castle. He […] — (Posted January 23, 2026)