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.

Herbert Louis Bunch Herbert Louis Bunch, 90, of New Castle, passed away on February 14, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1932 in New Castle. Herb was the son of the late Lonzo and Stella (Murray) Bunch. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1950. He attended Wabash College […] — (Posted February 16, 2023)

Sarah Tillery Sarah Tillery, 85, of Richmond, passed away on February 13, 2023, at Reid Health. She was born August 9, 1937, in Manchester, Kentucky to Robert and Lily Smith Hibbard and lived in this area most of her life. Sarah was a “Stay at Home Nana” who enjoyed bird watching, tending to her cats, watching soap […] — (Posted February 15, 2023)

Patricia Ann “Pat” Moore Patricia Ann “Pat” Moore, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Patricia was born on November 8, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of the late Norris W. & Eva M. (Partain) Spegal. 1958 graduate of Richmond High School in Indiana. She retired from Alcoa Corp […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Norma L. Gilliland Norma L. Gilliland, 98, of Richmond, passed away on February 10, 2023, at Friends Fellowship Community. She was born July 7, 1924, in Randolph Co. to Herman L. and Madge M. Hinds Ganger and lived here most of her life. She worked for Western-Union, and H&R Block, and retired from the Wayne Teachers Credit Union. […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Larry Lee Walton Larry Lee Walton, 65, Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Grandview Hospital in Dayton after an extended illness. He was born October 3, 1957, in Richmond, Indiana, to Treva Ann (Bragg) Walton and Richard Charles Walton, both of whom preceded him in death. Larry graduated from Richmond High School in […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Paul A. Piercy Paul A. Piercy, age 64, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Henry Community Health. He was born August 22, 1958, in New Castle, Indiana to Hilda (Horace) Dalton & the late Paul Piercy. Paul was a 1976 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He worked in Construction as a painter […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Jeffery Carpenter Jeffery Carpenter, age 63, of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born October 24, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert E. Carpenter and Imogene (Loveless) Carpenter. Jeffery was a 1978 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He worked in Construction as a […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Paul Lane Quyle Connersville native Paul Lane Quyle, 87, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hancock Regional Hospital, in Greenfield. Paul was born on April 8, 1935, to Maynard and Bernice Clifford Quyle. He attended and graduated from Connersville Senior High School with the class of 1954. While in school, Paul met his true […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Hilda Lucille Day Hilda Lucille Day, 89, of Connersville passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1934 in Liberty, Indiana, one of eight children of Guy Enoch and Martha Potter Jackson, and she attended Richmond Public Schools. As a young woman, she sang with […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Patricia Jean Boger Patricia Jean Boger, 70, of Connersville, went home to be with her Lord Monday morning, February 13, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond where she had been a patient for eight days. She was born January 24, 1953 in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, the younger of two daughters of Elton Steve Jr. and Eula Brandenburg […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

James Michael Franklin James Michael Franklin, 65, of Connersville, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Hickory Creek Healthcare. He was born October 17, 1957 in Homestead, Florida to James O. and Patty Ann Oliphant Franklin. In 1959, his family moved to the Greenfield, Indiana area. There, Mike worked for a time at Shared, Inc. In 1990, he […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Laurence H. Smith Lifelong Connersville resident Laurence H. Smith, 61, died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond. Laurence was born to Robert and Mabel Smith on April 7, 1961. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1979, where he received Athlete of The Year for his participation in Basketball, Baseball, and Football. Laurence furthered […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

James D. Brooks James D. Brooks, 56, of Fountain City, passed away February 9, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1966 to Robert and June (Kutche) Brooks. He grew up on a farm in Fountain City where he lived most of his life. He enjoyed farm life and helping care for all the animals […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Georgia Bell Thompson Georgia Bell Thompson, 19, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born January 29, 2004 in Connersville to Ian Thompson and Leia Jolin Reed. Georgia was a 2022 graduate of Connersville High School. She was a lover of animals, fashion, and art. She also enjoyed music and spending time outdoors. Georgia especially […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Everett F. Dubois Everett F. Dubois, 77, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home. He was born May 22, 1945 in Connersville to Charles and Edna Smith Dubois and was a graduate of Connersville High School. On July 7, 1990 he married Ellen Marie Geis in St. Gabriel Church. Mrs. Dubois survives. In the […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Rev. David Lloyd Humble Rev. David Lloyd Humble, 90, a resident of New Castle joined his heavenly family in glory on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born November 4, 1932 in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late James William and Grace Dorothea Aileen (Fleming) Humble. An ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, he served in […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael Martha Ann (Hutson) Michael, 95, New Castle, died Feb. 13, 2023. She was born August 20, 1927 in New Castle, Indiana, to Everett William Hutson and Gertrude Lynn Keesling Hutson, the second of 6 children, all of which preceded her in death. She grew up on a farm on SR 38, 3 miles west of […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

David Stockton David Stockton, 76, of New Castle passed away on the evening of Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Henry Community Health in New Castle. He was born on July 19, 1946 in Kentucky, a son of the late Glenn and Reba Stockton. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a […] — (Posted February 14, 2023)

JC Pryor JC Pryor, 92, of Richmond, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Reid Health surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30. 1930 in Stonewall, Oklahoma to Clinton Alex and Maggie Mary Copeland Pryor and came to Richmond from Cookeville, Tennessee 71 years ago. He retired from Johns-Manville after working 40 years and […] — (Posted February 13, 2023)

Jerry Via Jerry Via, 82, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully and suddenly on February 2nd, 2023 at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL. Jerry was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana and had retired to Florida a decade ago. While he retired as a Tool & Die Maker from H&P Tool Company in Richmond, […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Jonathan M. Benge Jonathan M. Benge, 51, of Lynn, passed away on February 9. He was born in Winchester, Indiana on April 22, 1971, the son of Buford A. & Judith McKinley Benge. Jonathan attended Randolph Southern High School. Jonathan was formerly involved in rodeo bull riding. He worked as a welder and metal fabricator. He was an […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Robert L. “Bob” Wiles Robert L. “Bob” Wiles, 84, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at IU Health, Ball Hospital after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in August 22, 1938 in New Castle to the late John D. and Billie (Morris) Wiles. Bob was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Randall Lee “Randy” Riggle Randall Lee “Randy” Riggle, 63, Dublin, passed away Friday evening February 10, 2023 at his home in Dublin. A son of the late Gerald Wayne and Mattie Elizabeth (Limburg) Riggle, Randy was born in Wayne County, Indiana on Dublin Pike while on the way to the hospital. A life long member of the Western Wayne […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Lyle Ray Koger Lyle Ray Koger, of rural New Castle passed on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1930 in New Castle to the late Riley and Hattie (Kelly) Koger. He graduated from Mt. Summit High School in 1949 and was president of his class. Lyle was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Braverlee-Kay Joy-Ann Padgett Braverlee-Kay Joy-Ann Padgett, 14 months, joined her family with the Lord on February 9, 2023. She was born November 24, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana to Brandon and Dara Gard Padgett. Survivors, other than her parents, include four siblings, Brody and Bryer Padgett and Michael and Areona Gard; her mamaw, Melissa McCord-Jewel of Connersville; grandparents, James […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Johnny Combs Johnny Combs, 92, of Connersville, formerly of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Caroleton Healthcare Center. He was born March 7, 1930 in Franklin County, Indiana to Wade W. and Bessie Allen Combs. Johnny served his country as a firefighter in the United States Air Force during […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Ronald Lee Moles Ronald Lee Moles, 61, of Trotwood, OH, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Ron was an Army Veteran and former employee of Dayton VA. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela J. Moles, and […] — (Posted February 12, 2023)

Michael J. Toschlog Michael J. Toschlog, age 41 of New Paris, Ohio died Sunday, February 5, 2023, from injuries after a farm accident in Jefferson Township, Preble County, Ohio. Born on November 8, 1981, in Richmond, Indiana he was a 2000 National Trail High School graduate. He pursued his lifelong dream of farming with his family in Jefferson […] — (Posted February 10, 2023)

Kim Brelsford Kim Brelsford, age 62, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland. Kim was born on August 14, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Roach and Edna (Wickline) Mikesell. She graduated from Richmond High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech. Kim worked […] — (Posted February 10, 2023)

Lisa Renae Gentile Lisa Renae Gentile, 55, of Richmond, died February 2, 2023, at Reid Health She was born April 6, 1967, in Richmond to Terry and Brenda Jones Thompson and lived here all her life. She formerly worked at the Richmond State Hospital and was a graduate of Richmond High School. Survivors include her three children Jessica […] — (Posted February 10, 2023)