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.
Edra Witter Edra A. Witter, age 95, passed away on December 30, 2024 in Oxford, OH. Edra was born in College Corner, Ohio on January 29, 1929, View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2025)
Gregory Robert Thompson Gregory Robert Thompson, age 34, of Brookville, OH passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 13, 1990 in Stuart, FL. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Linda Smith and Raymond Gilbert; paternal grandmother Lily Hunt; and brother Alan Thompson. He is survived by his children […] — (Posted January 2, 2025)
Isabel Rodriguez Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2025)
Virginia Starbuck Virginia Starbuck, age 80, passed away at Friends Fellowship Community, January 1, 2025. She was born December 2, 1944, the daughter of Wilbur L. and View full obituary — (Posted January 2, 2025)
Curtis D. Potters Jr. Curtis D. Potters, Jr. 46, passed away December 27, 2024 surrounded by his family at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after a brief courageous battle with a rare autoimmune-lung disease, Born to Curtis D. Potters, Sr. and Anna “Tina” Limburg Stuart. He lived the majority of his life in: Connersville and Fayette County (attending Connersville HS) […] — (Posted January 2, 2025)
Jamie Blanton On December 27th at 1:03 pm, Jamie Scott Blanton passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His legacy lives on through his two loving children, Tyler Blanton and Brianna Blanton; his grandchildren, Macilynn, Brody, Mayla, Audrey and Travis.   Jamie is also survived by his mother, Nancy Richardson and siblings, Amanda, Robert, James […] — (Posted January 1, 2025)
Jack L. Richardson Jack (Jackie) Richardson, 75, of Spiceland, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born June 5, 1949 in Muncie to James Bryan and Oreatha (Leuman) Richardson. He grew up in the Springport area and was a 1967 graduate of Blue River Valley High School. He […] — (Posted January 1, 2025)
Marlene Elizabeth Crabtree Marlene Elizabeth (Aichorn) Crabtree, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in New Castle, Indiana where she resided for 42 years.  She was born to Arthur and Sylvia Madge Aichorn of Indianapolis on June 9, 1931. They preceded her in death, as did her sister Barbara. Mrs. Crabtree is survived by her husband […] — (Posted December 31, 2024)
Theodore H. “Ted” Lybrook Theodore Huston Lybrook, age 59, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, December 30th, 2024. His presence touched the lives of everyone who knew him, and his absence leaves a profound void in our hearts. Born on September 21st, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio, Ted grew up […] — (Posted December 31, 2024)
Jimmey “Rex” Sneed Jimmey “Rex” Sneed, 80, of New Castle passed away December 29, 2024, at his home. He was born in New Castle on December 29, 1944, to the late Ira and Mary (Bertrum) Sneed. He was a 1963 graduate of New Castle High School. Rex served in the United States Marine Corps. After 30 years Rex […] — (Posted December 31, 2024)
Connie Lee Lane Connie Lee Lane, 73, of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024. The only child of Loren and Maxine Dawson Finch, Connie was born June 16, 1951, in Richmond, Indiana, and graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1969. On February 5, 1983, Connie was united […] — (Posted December 31, 2024)
Bernice Laub  Bernice Mae Laub (Bernie Moore), age 88, of Dayton & Eaton, OH and Fountain City & Richmond, IN, went home to be with her Lord on December 26, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus.   She graduated from Eaton High School in 1954. She worked and retired after 36 years of service from the government. Bernie […] — (Posted December 31, 2024)
Carol Varnau    A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Smith-McQuiston & Webster Funeral Home.     A celebration of life will begin at 3:00 p.m.     Obituary details are pending. — (Posted December 31, 2024)
E. Wayne Kirkpatrick E. “Wayne” Kirkpatrick, 81, of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on August 25, 1943, in Safe, Missouri, he was the son of the late Elmer Leonard & Ida Irene (Underwood) Kirkpatrick. Wayne retired from Milestone in Richmond, where he was a heavy machine operator for […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Randall M. Flory Randall M. Flory, age 52, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was born November 17, 1972 in Dayton, OH. Randy was a 1991 graduate of Eaton High School; was a lifelong Preble County farmer and was also a local welder and […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
LuAnn Sutton LuAnn Sutton, 71, of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Henry Community Health. She was born September 9, 1953 in Muncie, Indiana to Lynn A. and Janice L. (Hall) Turner. A celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Ruth Sant Brammer Ruth Sant Brammer of Livingston, MT passed away, while surrounded by family, on December 23, 2024. She was 79 years old.  Ruth was born on February 21, 1945 in Newark, NJ to Harold and Ruth O’Toole. Following her parents’ passing, she was adopted by Jack and Charlotte Sant. As a child, Ruth lived in Pennsylvania, […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Marilyn L. Robertson CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Marilyn L. Robertson, age 65, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at home. Born March 14, 1959, in Barstow, California, to Charles “Ed” and Helen Virginia Davis Burch, Marilyn had lived in this area most of her life. She was a graduate of Union County High School and Richmond Business […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Jacob Clark-Amyx MILTON- Jacob Paul Clark-Amyx, 35, passed away Saturday afternoon December 28, 2024.  Jacob was born in New Castle, Indiana on October 6, 1989. Jacob lived his entire life in the Milton/Cambridge City area and attended Lincoln and Hagerstown Schools.  He worked in the construction industry doing concrete and framing.  Jacob also did some farming and […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Jo Ann LaFollette Jo Ann LaFollette, 89, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Reid Health Richmond. A daughter of Frank and Esther Hannefy James, Jo Ann was born March 4, 1935 in Andersonville, Indiana. On November 15, 1975, Jo Ann married Stephen E. LaFollette. Mr. LaFollette survives. Jo Ann worked […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Olga Ernestine Davidson Olga “Ernestine” Davidson, 91 of Connersville passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1933 in Saltville, VA to Reverend William View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Michael Cooper Mr. Michael Cooper, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born April 27, 1950 in Sunflower, Mississippe to Margie Hammond. View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Aleta Reba Ann Reece Aleta Reba Ann Reece 63 of Richmond passed away December 29, 2024 at Brickyard-Golden Living Center after a long illness. She was born August 6, View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Myra Jaye Barrett Myra Jaye Barrett, 83, of Connersville passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Heritage House of Connersville where she had been a resident for the past year. One of five children of James and Gertha Isaacs Pruet, Myra was born in Connersville on November 21, 1941. For over 30 years, Myra was employed at […] — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Rose Mary Powell It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Rose Mary Powell. Born on View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Alvada Bischoff Alvada Bischoff of Connersville, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday December 28, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born View full obituary — (Posted December 30, 2024)
Charles R. Ramey Charles R. Ramey, 89, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born October 8, 1935 to Isaac and Blanche (Turner) Ramey. He grew up in Hagerstown and was a 1954 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He lived most of his life in Wayne County. He worked for 6 months at […] — (Posted December 29, 2024)
Sherry Rae Adkins Sherry Rae Adkins, 63, of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, December 27, 2024, at Henry Community Health. She was born on April 26, 1961, in Glasgow, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Judith L. Riley. Sherry was a homemaker and had a heart to help anyone in need. She was […] — (Posted December 29, 2024)
Frank Fonscea Frank Fonscea, age 92, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare on December 27, 2024. He was born October 10, 1932, the son of Zirro and Mary View full obituary — (Posted December 28, 2024)
Linda Kay Hunter Linda Kay Hunter, 77, of Connersville Indiana passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Reid Health of Richmond. Linda was born July 22, 1947, in Ronceverte, West Virginia. She was one of two children of Clarence Howard and Margaret Forren Hoke. In 1985, Linda relocated to Connersville to be closer to her parents. She dedicated […] — (Posted December 28, 2024)