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.
Mark Edward Jacob Obituary pending.. There will be a graveside service Saturday, December 21st, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Cemetery. Send online condolences to the View full obituary — (Posted December 18, 2024)
Brett J. Beare Brett J. Beare, age 54, of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Kettering Health Preble Center in Eaton. He was born August 20, 1970 in Dayton, OH. Brett was a 1988 graduate of Eaton High School. He worked as a Structural Designer at Lewisburg Container for over 30 years. […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Kenneth Burris Kenneth (Kenny) Burris of New Castle was surrounded by loved ones as he took his last breath on earth Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Kenny was born on June 26, 1947 to Lilburn and Marie (West) Burris. He proudly served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for several factories and retired from […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Jessica Danielle Anderson Jessica Danielle Anderson 42 of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024. She was born February 27, 1982, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Rex View full obituary — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Robert D. Clark Robert Dean Clark, 76, of Hagerstown, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Brickyard Health Care, Richmond. He was born in New Castle on February 23, 1948 to Ellis and Flora (Shigley) Clark and lived most of his life in Wayne county. Bob was a member of New Testament Church of Christ, where he served as […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Loren D. Miller Loren D. Miller, 88, of Greens Fork, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born on February 16, 1936, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Ottie and Gilbert Miller. Loren grew up in Wayne County and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1954. The day after graduation, he […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Cathy Stamback Cathy (Lewis) Stamback,72, peacefully joined her beloved husband, Mark Stamback, in heaven on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Her family finds comfort knowing she is now reunited with her soulmate, and that their love story continues in the eternal embrace of the afterlife. She was born on May 8, 1952, in New Castle, to Marvin and […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Thomas Everett Washburn Thomas Everett Washburn passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 surrounded by family at his home in Liberty, MO. Tom was born on April 26, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Bette Washburn. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1979. Tom was active at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, IN, where he served […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Richard Kevin Shuminoff Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Shawn Douglas House Shawn Douglas House, 44, of Connersville passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. The youngest of three children of Ronald D. and LaDonna M. Pursley House, Shawn was born April 7, 1980, in Richmond, Indiana, and was a 1998 graduate of Hagerstown High School. For over 25 years, Shawn was a concrete finisher and was currently […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Rodger Lee Rodger H. Lee, 67 of Liberty passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia to Harry View full obituary — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Peggy Ann Guffey Peggy A. (Perdue) Guffey, 87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1937, in Monticello, Kentucky to Roy Estell and Para Lee (Massengale) Perdue. Peggy was a 1954 graduate of Wayne County High School in Monticello, KY, where she was […] — (Posted December 17, 2024)
Sharon Faye Mann Sharon Faye Mann, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton. She was born November 17, 1944 in Columbus, OH. Sharon retired as a server from the TA Truck Stop (formerly Stop 127) in Eaton after 47 years of employment. She also attended the Covenant […] — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Arlo William Lydick RICHMOND, Ind. – Arlo William Lydick, of Fishers, Indiana, was taken to Heaven at his birth on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Arlo was so loved by his parents, Andrew J. Lydick and Bre’Anna U. Jarrett. His name was chosen by his mother. His parents would joke after looking up […] — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Sheila C. Hale Sheila C. Hale, age 77, of Richmond died December 14, 2024 at Arbor Trace. She was born June 26, 1947 in Fork Mountain, Tennessee to View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Eddie Harry Eddie Wayne Harry a lifelong resident of Connersville passed away on Sunday December 15. 2024 at the age of 58. He was born in Connersville View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2024)
MaDonna Thacker Obituary pending.. View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Sharon Kay Smith Sharon Kay Smith, 69, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord, after a hard fought battle with cancer, on the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 11, 1955 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clarence and Jocie Guffey. Sharon […] — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Joseph L. “Larry” Cherry, Jr. Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Cherry, Jr., age 75, formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Troy Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Troy, Ohio. Born on October 4, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Lawrence & Mary Ann (Parton) Cherry, Sr. Larry retired after many years of working with the […] — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Sallie L. Williams Sallie L. Williams 95, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at Rosebud Village with her loved ones by her side. She was View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2024)
Cheryl Weinstiger — (Posted December 15, 2024)
William T. “Billy” Daugherty, II William T. “Billy” Daugherty, II, 63, of Eldorado, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 25, 1961 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late William T. "Bill" & Betty Lou (Carroll) Daugherty. Billy was a diesel mechanic of Jarrett Trucking & Excavating in New […] — (Posted December 15, 2024)
Douglas Allen Kuntz Douglas Allen Kuntz, 65 of Richmond, died December 11, 2024, at Forest Park Health Campus after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born View full obituary — (Posted December 15, 2024)
Brian Lee Tuttle It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Tuttle, 53, of Connersville, Indiana. Brian went home to be with the Lord, passing peacefully surrounded by his family after a short battle with Leukemia on Friday, December 13, 2024. Brian spent over 30 years in the field of industrial design, having just […] — (Posted December 14, 2024)
Robert F. Campbell Robert F. Campbell, 94, of Connersville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Arbor Trace Assisted Living in Richmond, Indiana. He was born January 24, 1930, the last of four children of Charles W. Campbell and Amy (Nowlin) Campbell of Harrison, Ohio. He married Geraldine “Geri” (Tulley) Campbell April 3, 1970. Bob was very active […] — (Posted December 14, 2024)
Paul Allen Morton Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook View full obituary — (Posted December 14, 2024)
Eugene W. Branham Eugene W. “Gene” Branham, 89, of Indianapolis, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born August 5, 1935, in Weirton, West Virgina to Walter and Hazel (Cottrill) Branham. Gene was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and was the manager for Marsh Supermarket in New Castle […] — (Posted December 13, 2024)
John Beaty Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 13, 2024)
Betty Lou Geise Betty Lou Geise, 90, of New Castle, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born on February 22, 1934, in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lester and Theo (Allen) Lipp. Betty worked at Connersville Christian […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Mike Williams  Mr. Robert Michael “Mike” Williams, 67, of Richmond, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 12, at Reid Health. Mike was born on December 17, 1956 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Junior & Kathryn Johnson Williams. He was a 1976 graduate of Northeastern High School. Mike enlisted in the US Army in 1977 and served […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)