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.
Gregory Hunt Gregory Allen Hunt, 67, passed away Friday afternoon August 25, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio from complications of a fall at his home. A son of the late Wilbur Leroy and Ann Marie (Collier) Hunt, Greg was born in New Castle, Indiana on June 27, 1956. He lived most of his life […] — (Posted August 28, 2023)
Susan Nugent Susan Webb Nugent, age 80, died Friday August 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 30, 1942, to Kenneth and Margaret Mosey Webb and had lived in the area all of her life. Susan found joy in the kitchen, where she would whip up delicious meals that would […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Todd Long MILTON-  Todd Edward Long, 63, passed away at his home in Manlove Park on Wednesday morning August 23, 2023.  A son of Archie and Patricia (Abner) Goins, Todd was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 11, 1960.  A high school graduate, Todd attended Eastern Hancock High School at Wilkinson and was an Army Veteran.  He […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Lee Lynch DUBLIN-  Lee Lynch, 84, passed away Saturday evening, August 26, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond, Indiana. A son of the late Herman and Martha (Maggard) Lynch, Lee was born on September 25, 1938 in Tyner, Kentucky.  He had lived in Hamilton, Ohio and Connersville prior to meeting the love of […] — (Posted August 27, 2023)
Lou Anna “Ann” VanZant Lou Anna “Ann” (Diekman) VanZant, 96, of New Castle passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence at Addison Place. She was born on March 13, 1927 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Carl George and Marie Margaret (Ballard) Diekman. Ann was a 1945 graduate of Rushville High School and has been […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Lorene McKinney Lorene McKinney, 76, of Connersville passed away Friday evening, August 25, 2023 at her home. One of eleven children of John and Bessie Jones Bowman, Lorene was born on March 24, 1947 in Jackson County, Kentucky. On September 13, 1988, Lorene married William Raymond McKinney in Richmond, Kentucky. Mr. McKinney preceded her in death. A […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Darrell E. Pea Darrell Eugene Pea, 72, of Connersville passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at IU Health-University Hospital, Indianapolis following a short illness. Darrell was born in Connersville on September 16, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. On April 28, 1983, Darrell married the former Deborah Kay Martin in Calvary Baptist […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
Max E. Siefert Max E. Siefert,76, of Connersville passed away early Friday morning, August 25, 2023 at his home. One of four boys of Lowel Joseph “Joe” and Mildred Wiley Siefert, Max was born on November 25, 1946 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1964. He earned his Associate of Business Administration from Indiana […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
John E. Curtis John E. Curtis, 79, of Mooreland passed away August 25, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel. He was born October 7, 1943 in Luray, Indiana to the late John and Lillie (Humes) Curtis. He retired from Chrysler Corp. in New Castle in 2001 following 32 years of service. John was a member […] — (Posted August 26, 2023)
William L. Amick William L. Amick, 88, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Bethel Pointe in Muncie, where he had recently resided. He was born in Rush County on October 7, 1934 to Robert D. and Lois A. (Freland) Amick. He lived most of his life in the Hagerstown area. He was a 1954 graduate of […] — (Posted August 25, 2023)
Jean B. Sanders Jean Beverly (Clark) Sanders, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born in Hammond, IN on July 18, 1931 to Harold and Madeline (Goering) Clark. After a few years, her family moved to Lynn and later moved to Hagerstown. Jean grew up, and lived, most […] — (Posted August 25, 2023)
Jo A Dailey Jo A Dailey, age 80, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.  Born on March 20, 1943 in Weston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Damon & Cleo (Wilson) Starcher.   Jo married the love of her life, Jacob W. “Jake” Dailey on December […] — (Posted August 25, 2023)
Winnie Halcomb Wyatt In Loving Memory of Winnie Halcomb Wyatt Winnie Wyatt, 98, a lifelong resident of Metamora, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home. Winnie’s legacy is brimming with love, service, and unwavering faith. She was born June 8, 1925 on Duck Creek Rd. in Metamora, Indiana to Emerson and Nellie […] — (Posted August 24, 2023)
Judith G. Powell Judith G. Powell, 80, of Connersville passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of four children of the late Charles and Edith Kolb Powell, Judith was born on August 22, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Fayette Central High School with the class of 1962. Judith was employed at Philco-Ford […] — (Posted August 24, 2023)
Nicholas James Bunch Nicholas James Bunch, 35, of South Bend, formerly of Connersville, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home. He was born July 28, 1988 in Franklin, Indiana, a son of Arthur and Deborah Moffitt Bunch. He had attended Community Gospel Church in Connersville. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and […] — (Posted August 24, 2023)
Betty I. Yanda Betty I. Yanda age 99 of Sidney, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Nursing Retirement Community. Born on June 8, 1924, in Pittsburgh, PA., she was the daughter of the late Frank & Mary J. (Smith) Kindler. Betty was a 1942 graduate of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania […] — (Posted August 24, 2023)
Mark Toschlog Mark Toschlog, age 51, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at Reid Health. He was born in Munich, Germany on April 3, 1972 to Donald E. Toschlog and Cheryl (Berhalter) Toschlog. Mark lived in Florida until age 13 and had lived in the Richmond area for most of his life. He was a supervisor […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Tony Roy West We are heartbroken to announce that Tony Roy West (Papaw) was tragically taken from his family on Friday, August 11, 2023.   He is survived by his mother, Annie Fairchild; his children, Kisha Horan and Christopher (Aly) West; his three grandchildren, Reese Horan, Rory Horan, and Leyton West; his partner, Michelle Goodwin; his sister, Lora […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Delores Marlene Crank Delores Marlene Crank, 87, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. She was born in Connersville on April 21, 1936 to Alfred and Opal Fish Grant. In 1952, she married Carl J. Crank of Olive Hill, Kentucky. From there, they made Connersville their home to raise their family. They belonged […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Johnny Huckelby Johnny Huckelby, age 53, of New Castle, passed away Monday August 21, 2023, at Parker City Health & Rehab. He was born November 26, 1969, in New Castle, Indiana to Mary (Conley) Huckelby & the late Robert Huckelby. Johnny was a man who lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Nevaeh Starr Pearson OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Randy Rust Randy Rust 61 of Richmond died unexpectedly on August 22, 2023, at Reid Health. He was born April 27, 1962, in Richmond to Ronald E. View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Jonathan Steele Marlow Jonathan Steele Marlow, 38, of Alexandria, and formerly of Straughn, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Monday, August 21, 2023 following a courageous eight-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on August 25, 1984 in Shelbyville, IN, a son of the late Patrick E. and Donna E. […] — (Posted August 23, 2023)
Shelby J. (Haynes) Turner Hagerman Shelby J. (Haynes) Turner Hagerman, 86, a resident of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Henry Community Health. She was born July 1, 1937 in New Castle to the late James Haynes and Ann (Goforth) Cleek. A homemaker, Shelby had worked at Best Western Motel and Evelyn’s Ceramics in New Castle. In […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Sharon Kay Scott Sharon Kay “KK” Scott, age 62, of Connersville, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1961, View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Marty Driver Marty Driver 71 of Richmond passed away on August 16, 2023, at Methodist Hospital. He was born April 15, 1952, in Richmond to Harry Max View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Thomas A. Fisher Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Robert Watson LEWISVILLE- Robert Reed Watson, 95, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Addison Place in New Castle after an extended illness. A son of the late Lige and Vesta (Isbill) Watson, Reed was born in Madisonville, Tennessee on August 7th, 1928. He lived in the Lewisville Community since 1957 and retired from Chrysler Corporation in […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
James Beecher On the evening of August 17th, James took the Lord’s hand and went home. He had lived most of his life in the Muncie area but spent the last couple of years in New Castle. James loved to spend his time fishing, watering the plants outside, watching game shows, and assisting with keeping his home […] — (Posted August 22, 2023)
Ruth Ann Hutchison Ruth Ann Hutchison, 78, a long time Hagerstown resident, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Forest Park Health Campus, where she had resided for the past several years. She was born in New Castle on February 9, 1945 to Luther and Louise (Alexander) Hutchison and lived most of her life in Hagerstown. She attended Hagerstown […] — (Posted August 21, 2023)