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.
Mary Denise Carter Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2023)
Robert “Bobby” “Wally” Walradth II Robert “Bobby” “Wally” W. Walradth II, 74, of Parker City, IN passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home in Bradenton, Florida. He was born November 21, 1948 in Muncie, IN, the son of Robert W. And Dorothy (Williams) Walradth. Bobby was a lifelong residence of Delaware County. Bobby attended Blountsville School through the […] — (Posted May 3, 2023)
Milton Earl Brooks Milton Earl Brooks, 81, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Beaumont Health and Rehabilitation in Anderson. He was born May 23, 1941 in Ralston, OK, the son of the late Milton Earnest and Florence Matilda (Miller) Brooks. Milton loved the Lord and was a longtime member of the Faith Chapel Church. He […] — (Posted May 3, 2023)
Johnny Lee Kidd, Sr. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Johnny Lee Kidd, Sr. “Big Johnny”, devoted to family and friends to all whose lives he touched. View full obituary — (Posted May 3, 2023)
Myron Updike Myron Updike, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Updike family. — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Betty Sorah Betty J. Sorah, 82, of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born in Alma, Arkansas on June 14, 1940 to William and Oma (Staton) Threadgill. Betty grew up in a family of nine children in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and graduated from high school in 1958. She met […] — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Thomas “Tom” Leroy Jones Jr. On Sunday, April 30, 2023, treasured father, son, and brother Thomas “Tom” Leroy Jones, Jr. entered the presence of his Savior and King while at View full obituary — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Dana F. Alvey Dana F. Alvey, age 83, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 30, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana to Kesley and Ledra (Nelson) Black. She was a lifelong resident of Richmond and loved this city. She went to Vaile and Garfield Elementary schools and Hibberd […] — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Phyllis A Neal Phyllis (Craig) Neal, age 89, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Starling & Pearl (Malone) Craig. Phyllis was an avid collector of jewelry, playing bingo, going shopping, and taking care of her […] — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Roberta Cunningham Roberta M. Cunningham February 7, 1933 – April 29, 2023 Roberta Cunningham, 90, formerly of New Castle and Knightstown, IN, died Saturday, April 29, at her assisted living residence in Fishers, IN. She passed peacefully while sleeping. Roberta was born February 7, 1933 in Tipp City, Ohio, one of 11 children born to Myrtle and […] — (Posted May 2, 2023)
Oliva June Waldon Oliva “June” Waldon, 87, of New Castle and formerly of Bedford, IN, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born on June 9, 1935 in Bedford, IN, a daughter of the late Clifford and Lorene (Star) Sallee. June worked with her parents at Sallee’s Grocery store just […] — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Lois Lorraine Braund Lois Braund, age 88, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Lois was born on September 3, 1934, in Eldorado, Ohio, to the late Homer Ross and Elma Mogle. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her first […] — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Karen Vanderpool Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Grace Bossert Estes Grace Bossert Estes passed away peacefully at Ambassador Health Care on April 28, 2023. She was born February 20, 1927, in Oxford, Ohio to Ada View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Jacqueline “Jackie” Yvonne Wiwi Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Yvonne Wiwi, age 98, passed away on April 30, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Jackie was born November 29, 1924, in Straughn, IN, View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Myron Updike Myron Updike, age 86, of Connersville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.myerschapel.com for the Updike family. — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Denise Roberts Denise Roberts, 51, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, April 30, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital where she had been a patient for four days. She was born April 17, 1972 in Connersville, the only child of Larry and June Isaacs Rader. She was a 1990 graduate of Connersville High […] — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Carolyn L. Bowling Carolyn L. Bowling, age 86, of Connersville, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. Carolyn was born on August View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Melissa Kari Lingar Melissa Kari Lingar 64 left this world on April 27, 2023, with her husband, daughter & son in law by her side. Melissa was born View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Klaytin James Thomas Klaytin James Thomas, 32, of Connersville, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio where he had been a patient for several weeks. He was born April 19, 1991 in Oxford, Ohio, to Stefannie Lee Doolin Thomas and the late Kevin James Thomas of Bath, Indiana. […] — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Zelma Hayes OBITUARY PENDING View full obituary — (Posted May 1, 2023)
D. Kaye Johnson Brewer Ind. – D. Kaye Johnson Brewer, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was a life-long resident of Richmond. Kaye was a 1961 graduate of Richmond High School. She also attended Anderson Beauty School, Indiana Business College, and Medical CPT Coding School in Dayton, Ohio. Kaye attended First Baptist Church […] — (Posted May 1, 2023)
Juanita Gruver Juanita (Begley) Gruver, age 75, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH on Friday, April 28, 2023. Juanita was born on May 4, 1947 in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Amerida & Bessie (Mobley) Begley. Preceded by son, Richard Dean Gross in 2019; brothers, Tinsley, George, Herbert, […] — (Posted April 30, 2023)
Elaine Davey Elaine Davey, 71, of Richmond, IN passed away on April 27, 2023. Elaine was born and raised in Vernon, New York on February 26, 1952. View full obituary — (Posted April 30, 2023)
Rowan Blake Husted CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Rowan Blake Husted, age 3, of Centerville, Indiana, was taken unexpectedly to the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Reid Health. Born August 18, 2019, in Richmond, Indiana, to Daniel P. and Clarissa J. Husted, Rowan was a life-long resident of Centerville. He never met a stranger, loved being […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)
Roger Alan Ocker Roger Alan Ocker, 73, of New Castle passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and friends on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born September 3, 1949 in New Castle to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Laughlin) Ocker. Roger graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School in 1967. […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)
Mary Jo Jeffers RICHMOND, Ind. – Mary Jo Jeffers, age 91, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. Born August 31, 1931, in Richmond, Indiana, to Carl and Garnet King Kilgus, Mary Jo was a life-long resident of Richmond. She enjoyed playing canasta with friends, loved to plan parties and entertain, and was […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)
Lura Jean Ferguson Lura Jean Ferguson, 91, Johnstown, entered Heaven’s Gates on April 22, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born October 23, 1931 in LaHarpe, IL daughter of Rolla and Mabel (Moore) Link. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, Rodney. Survived by children, Kenneth (Susan Lehman); and Elaine (Christopher Guizio), both of Johnstown; and grandchildren, Kelli Boland; […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)
Jeanette Dickerson Jeanette Dickerson, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Floyd Thomas Dickerson; sister, Dorothy (Thompson) […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)
Nancy Longnecker CAMBRIDGE CITY-Nancy Elaine Longnecker, 82, passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon April 27, 2023. A daughter of the late James Edward and Ruby Fern (Rudisell) Longnecker, Nancy was born in Wayne County, Indiana on March 10, 1941. A lifelong resident of the Cambridge City community, she graduated from Lincoln High School. Nancy had […] — (Posted April 29, 2023)