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.

Marilyn G. Russell Marilyn G. Russell, 91, of Connersville, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Caroleton Healthcare Center where she had been a resident. She was born February 7, 1931 in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Vernal and Hazel Cordary McDaniel. On May 13, 1950, she married Herman W. Russell in Connersville. Mr. Russell passed away September […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Michael David Sasher, Sr. Michael David Sasher, Sr., 76, of Glenwood, went to be with the Lord peacefully, Monday, December 26, 2022 at I. U. Health of Indianapolis after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1946 in Connersville, one of three children of Lester Calvin and Naomi Elizabeth Dunn Sasher. On August 5, 1972, […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Myrtle Johnson Myrtle Johnson, 88, of Columbus Ohio and Mooreland, Indiana, passed away at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 22, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born April 30, 1934 in Logan, OH, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Van Curn) Eastman. Myrtle retired after working over 38 years in the bakery […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Thomas “Tom” E. Haley Thomas “Tom” E. Haley, age 72, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, December 26, 2022, at Reid Health. Born September 11, 1950, in Richmond, Indiana, to Bill and Shirley Wilson Haley, Tom was a life-long resident of this area. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1969 until 1972. Tom loved pets, […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Henry R. Coffey Henry R. Coffey, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 26, 2022, at Brickyard Care Center. Born December 2, 1941, in Jackson Co., KY, to Grandvile and Edna Browning Coffey, Henry has lived in this community for 60 years. He served three years in the United States Army. Henry worked at Kempers and did […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Geraldine Anne (Mundy) Fox Geraldine Anne (Mundy) Fox Born Sept 17, 1931 Cattlesburg, KY, died peacefully in her home Dec 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony (Tony) Lawrence Fox 2007 and her husband Robert (Bob) Lewis Fox 2018. She is survived by sons: Robert Lewis Fox, Jr., Marcus Del Fox (Norma), Dino Patrick Fox […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Karen Eubanks Our dear mother Karen Eubanks, wife of Brian Eubanks, sadly passed away at her home in Hagerstown on December 23, 2022 at the age of 57, after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She loved hiking, camping and sunbathing in her younger years. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Wilmer Dean Shafer Wilmer Dean Shafer, 91, New Lisbon, passed away in the morning hours at Reid Health on Monday, December 26th, 2022. Dean was born on September 6th, 1931, in Henry County, Indiana, to Horace and Elizabeth (Barrett) Shafer. A lifelong Henry County resident, he graduated from Straughn High School with the class of 1949, and was […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Ruth L. Bright Ruth L. Bright, 86, passed away Sunday December 25, 2022, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. The daughter of the late Chester and Lela Esther Smith, Ruth was born in Wayne County, Indiana on August 25, 1936. She was raised in Milton and was a lifelong member of the Western Wayne community. Ruth retired in […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Betty Clabaugh Betty Clabaugh, 96, Richmond, passed away on Thursday, December 22. She was born on October 31, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to Harry, Jr. & Ruth Defibaugh Hawkins. S he was a 1944 graduate of Whitewater High School. Betty married Bill Clabaugh on March 23, 1946. They were blessed with three children and nearly 66 years […] — (Posted December 28, 2022)

Kenny Upchurch Kenny Upchurch, 70, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Bill and Phyllis (Michaels) Upchurch. Kenny was a 1970 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He married the love of his […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Jordan Ryan Huddleston Jordan Ryan Huddleston of New Castle passed away on December 24, 2022 from a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Although he leaves behind many who feel that their time together was not enough, Jordan was the prime example of the importance of taking time for the people you love. Whether he was helping a family […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

William Robert “Bill” Miller William Robert “Bill” Miller, 83, of Connersville, passed away Saturday morning, December 24, 2022 at Heritage House of Connersville where he had been a resident the past two years. He was born January 10, 1939 in Greensburg, the only child of William and Mary Margaret Norwald Miller. Bill graduated from Greensburg High School and entered […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

DiAnna Dawn Hornsby DiAnna Dawn Hornsby, 62, of Connersville passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Reid Health of Richmond following a brief illness. A life-long resident of the Connersville area, she was born on October 21, 1960, the youngest of three children of Joe and Faye A. Grizzel Thornsbury. She […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Robert Dean Crowe Robert Dean Crowe, 82, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born January 31, 1940 near Wolcott, Indiana, the son of Buford and Florence Mae (Hanna) Crowe. Robert graduated from Remington High School in 1958. He attended Ball State University on a basketball scholarship, graduating with […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Lena V. (Morgan) Rector Lena V. (Morgan) Rector, 73, of New Castle, entered through the gates of Heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Heritage House in New Castle following a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1949 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ellis D. And Nora (Mikel) Morgan. […] — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Geraldine Mundy Geraldine Mundy, 91, of New Castle passed away Thursday December 22, 2022. Services will be posted when they become available. — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Jessica Lowe-Allbritton Jessica Lowe-Allbritton, 62, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital. Services have been entrusted to Rose City Funeral Home. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. — (Posted December 26, 2022)

Linda Ellison Linda Ellison, 77, of Connersville passed away early Thursday morning, December 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born January 20, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana to Joseph and Louise Maze Suveges. For 37 years, Linda was employed at Stant Corporation in Connersville, retiring in 2007. She attended St. Andrew Catholic […] — (Posted December 23, 2022)

Nancy D. Cain Nancy D. Cain, 92, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Reid Health, Richmond. Dee, was she was known to her friends, was born April 14, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Fred and Mildred (Smith) Diekroeger. She graduated in 1948 from Webster Groves High School. After spending a year at the University of […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Diana Deardorf Diana Deardorf, age 65, of Richmond, died December 20, 2022, at Reid Health. She was born October 28, 1957, in Richmond to Charles E. and Jervis Fugate Amburgey and lived here all he life. She worked in customer service for the insurance business and was an Army veteran. Survivors include her boyfriend Chad Haskell, two […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Dae’Lynn Khy’Lani Dorae Mathis Dae’Lynn Khy’Lani Dorae Mathis, beloved daughter of Kaya Moore and D’Juan Mathis, was born sleeping December 20, 2022, at Reid Health. We are forever grateful that we got to see and hold our beautiful angel even if for just a short time. Along with her parents, Dae’Lynn leaves behind her maternal Grandparents: Joan and Anthony […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Rex A. Dillman Rex A. Dillman, age 61, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 20. Rex was born in Winchester, Indiana on May 31, 1961 to Donald L. & Beverly A. Adamson Dillman. Rex was a 1979 graduate of Northeastern High School. He enjoyed growing up on a farm and continued his involvement in agriculture his whole […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Tina Rosalee Angel Tina Rosalee Angel, age 57, of Connersville, passed away on December 20, 2022, at her home. Tina was born on January 25, 1965, in Connersville, IN, the daughter of the late Eldon Gaddis, Sr. and Donna Golden Gordon. On November 26, 1988, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Milford Angel […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Judy Ann Vickers Judy Ann Vickers, 68, of Connersville, passed away at her home on December 20, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1954, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Frank and Martha Faye Collins Pence. Judy enjoyed doing arts and crafts, keeping up with all her friends on social media and she loved her […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Mark Edwin Wiley Mark Edwin Wiley, 56, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022 at his home. One of three children of Joseph and Eileene Hilbert Wiley, Mark was born in Connersville on March 1, 1966 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. On July 27, 2013 Mark married the former […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Daryl Coleman Daryl Coleman, 74, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial in Muncie. He was born July 7, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Archie and Mildred (Lyle) Coleman. He was employed at American Legion Golf Course and formerly owned & operated a golf course […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

William “Bill” Staton William “Bill” Staton, 68, passed away on December 21, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare. He was born on March 15, 1954, in Middletown, Ohio to Alvin Staton and Adalene Staton Klein. Bill was a Sales Consultant at various dealerships until he retired in 2016. He loved his Bengals, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox’. He […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Raylene Lorene Hutchings Raylene Lorene Hutchings of Richmond passed away due to health complications at Reid Hospital Monday, December 19th, 2022. She was born August 4th, 1940 Cambridge City to Ira and Charlotte (McKessick) Swindell in their home, and spent most of her life in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1958 and worked as a […] — (Posted December 22, 2022)

Shirley June Henderson Shirley June Henderson was born April 20th, 1948, in Richmond, Indiana to Leonard C. Henderson and Lucia M. Henderson. Shirley was born and raised in Richmond. She attended Nicholson School and Test Junior High School. She graduated from RHS in 1967. Shirley was a good and faithful member of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. Where […] — (Posted December 21, 2022)