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.
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)
Sondra Miller Sondra L. Miller, 83, of Cambridge City and formerly of Milton, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Reid Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1939 in Haubstadt, Indiana to Jessie H. and Alma (Solhman) Kramer. Sondra graduated from Haubstadt High School in May of 1957, after graduation she went to Purdue University […] — (Posted April 28, 2023)
Freda Callahan Wyatt Freda (Callahan) Wyatt of Richmond went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2023, at her son’s home in Bluffton. She was born View full obituary — (Posted April 28, 2023)
Wendell Cruse Wendell Cruse, age 81, entered his eternal life on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. Born in Jackson County, Kentucky, on View full obituary — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Martha E. Ghearing Martha E. Ghearing 98 of Richmond passed away at home on April 26, 2023. She was born July 7, 1924, in Richmond to James E. View full obituary — (Posted April 27, 2023)
MaryLou Rosser RICHMOND, Ind. – MaryLou Rosser, age 96, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home. MaryLou was born January 15, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Dominic, who was born in Tocco da Casauria, Provincia di Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy, and Rose Joefreda Smarrelli, who was born in Dallas, Texas. MaryLou was a life-long […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Norma Jane Crandall Norma Jane (Holcomb) Crandall, 88, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1934, at home in Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Glen and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb. The main love of Norma’s life was […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Ronald M. Bussard Ronald M. Bussard, age 86, of Eldorado, OH, passed away at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, OH on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Ronald was born on July 3, 1936 in Richmond, IN, son of the late Harry L. & Wanda M. (Fulkerson) Bussard. Ronald was a 1954 graduate of Monroe High School and a […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Mary Poole Mary E. Poole, 95, of Pershing, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Majestic Care of Connersville. She was born on October 15, 1927 in Westport, Indiana to John W. and Eva (Black) Byrum. She married her husband, Paul E. Poole in Columbus, Indiana and a couple of years later they moved to Pershing. […] — (Posted April 27, 2023)
Charles F. Hostetler Charles F. Hostetler, age 89, of New Castle, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in rural Howard County (Indiana) on April 22, 1934 to Charles J. and Mary Etta (Little) Hostetler. Charlie was a 1952 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a birthright Quaker and in 1966 was recognized as a recorded […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Rosemarie “Rosie” Slawson RICHMOND, Ind. – Rosemarie “Rosie” Slawson, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana received her angel wings Monday, April 24, 2023, at Ambassador Health Care, Centerville, Indiana. She was born August 5, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to Clarence and Margaret Flo Slawson. Rosie was a resident of this community for 33 years. She had resided with […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Beverly J. Berner RICHMOND, Ind. – Beverly J. Ruhl Berner, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home. Born August 3, 1935, in New Paris, Ohio, to Floyd and Josie Bicknell Ruhl Sr., Beverly was a resident of this community for most of her life. She worked at Nettle Creek Industries & Vandor […] — (Posted April 26, 2023)
Vadis Hill Vadis (Malicoat) Hill, age 86, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away at Everhart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Vadis was born on December 30, 1936 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Carlos & Dorothy (Day) Malicoat. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jimmy P. Hill in 2021; sister, Laversa […] — (Posted April 25, 2023)
James B. Hamilton Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2023)
Patricia Joan Jackson Patricia “Patsy” Joan Jackson, 90, of Connersville passed away early Sunday morning, April 23, 2023 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Donald and Gladys Ott Carder, Patsy was born on September 3, 1932 in Rush County, Indiana. Since her mother passed away in childbirth, Patricia’s uncle and aunt, Walter and Neva Jackson, […] — (Posted April 25, 2023)
James “Steve” Smith RICHMOND, Ind. – James “Steve” Smith, age 56, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Martinsville, Indiana. Born May 12, 1966, in Berea, Kentucky, to Eudean and Lorene Belt Smith, Steve was a resident of this community all of his life. He was a 1985 graduate of Richmond High School. Steve retired from […] — (Posted April 24, 2023)