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.
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)
Marion Mark Denlinger Marion Mark Denlinger, son of Millard M. and Orpha Denlinger, was born January 7, 1934. He departed this life on December 11, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church and remained faithful until the end of his earthly life. On April 13, 1957 Marion […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Darrell E. Wright Darrell E. Wright, 83 of Centerville, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on September 1, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Orlan James “Blondie” and Bertha Marcella (Burris) Wright. Darrell was a 1959 graduate of Lewisburg-Union High School and a […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Melinda J. Locke Melinda J. Locke, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born January 17, 1951 in Richmond, IN to the late Lloyd and Betty (Pollock) Gingerich. Melinda was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Marion Eugene “Gene” Puterbaugh Gene Puterbaugh, age 98, of Richmond, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1926, in View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2024)
Henry Foster Henry Foster, 63, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born September 7, 1961 in New Castle to the late Theodore and Alta (Denney) Foster. A 1980 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he received his associates degree in Industrial Science from Ivy Tech. […] — (Posted December 12, 2024)