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.
Ethan Joseph Payne Ethan Joseph Payne, age 18, of Eaton, OH passed away on November 19, 2024. He was born January 25, 2006 in Dayton, OH. Ethan worked at Neaton Auto Products in Eaton. He loved all types of music. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Donna and Richard Payne; aunt Marie Daniels; and cousin Jade […] — (Posted November 22, 2024)
Fred “Bud” Allen Fred Irvin “Bud” Allen, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024, at his home at the age of 83. Bud was born at View full obituary — (Posted November 21, 2024)
Emmabelle R. Harris Emmabelle Rhodus Harris, 83, of Greens Fork, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare, Richmond. She was born in Hagerstown on February 13, 1941 to James and Opal (Favorite) Rhodus. She was a life long resident of Wayne County. Emmabelle attended Hagerstown High School. She had previously worked at several local restaurants. For most […] — (Posted November 21, 2024)
Jimmy A. Bilbrey Jimmy A. “Speedy” Bilbrey, 73, of Hagerstown, found his peace on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home. He was born in Crossville, TN on November 1, 1951 to Nancy Lee and Glenn Bilbrey. He moved to Hagerstown in 1975. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Barb; 3 sons, Michael (Niki) of Pekin, IL, […] — (Posted November 21, 2024)
Ann Hunsucker Ann Hunsucker of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Tennessee went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20th 2024 in her home. Preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Della Haney, siblings Junior Jennings and Margaret Nance, son William Goodson, and grandson Jonathan Elkins.  Survived by her loving and devoted husband of […] — (Posted November 21, 2024)
Erica Renee Isaac Erica Renee Isaac, 43, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her residence. A child of Eric and Tonya Harrison Johnson, Erica was born May 31, 1981, in Connersville and graduated with honors from Connersville High School with the class of 1999. On June 1, 2013, Erica married Rodney Isaac in Connersville. Mr. […] — (Posted November 21, 2024)
Kevin Eugene Hodges Kevin Eugene Hodges, 57, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, November 15, 2024 at his home. One of two boys of James Hodges and Jean Snow Strait, Kevin was born in Richmond on May 23, 1967 and graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1985. He attended Anderson College on a […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Donald E. Warren Donald E. Warren, a cherished father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October View full obituary — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Rebecca Lou Tompkins RICHMOND, IN– Rebecca Lou Tompkins, age 77, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Reid Health. Born April 19, 1947, in Richmond, Indiana, to Manford and Betty Beach Maiden, Rebecca has lived in this community her whole life. She retired from Marvel Industries where she worked as […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Dan Grimes Dan Spence Grimes, originally from Phoenix, Arizona – beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on November 18, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Robert Bronaugh and Mildred (Spence) Grimes and was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Grimes, […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Carolyn R. Leising Carolyn R. Leising, 85, of Connersville passed away early Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024 at Heritage House of Connersville. One of six children of William Lester and Deloris Smith Pollitt, Carolyn was born in Rush County on May 26, 1939 and graduated from Milroy High School with the class of 1958. On January 16, 1960, […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Robert “Bob” J. Wilson RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert “Bob” Joseph Wilson, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Reid Health. Born January 25, 1936, in Medford, Indiana, to William Howard and Helen M. Hunt Wilson. Bob, a resident of Richmond since 1962, was a dedicated educator. He graduated from Center High School. He earned a […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Valerie A. Roodvoets BROWNSVILLE, IN– Valerie A. Tierno Roodvoets, age 66, of Brownsville, Indiana, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at home. Born June 16, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent and Lillian Firth Tierno, Valerie has lived in this community since 2019. She was a high school graduate and worked as an executive assistant office manager at […] — (Posted November 20, 2024)
Phillip Michael Alexander Phillip Michael Alexander, 47, of Richmond, died on November 18, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with colon and liver cancer. Phill was View full obituary — (Posted November 19, 2024)
Carl E. Bowen, Jr. Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted November 19, 2024)
Stephen Wayne Harlan Stephen Wayne Harlan, 69 of Liberty passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1955 in Marion, Indiana and was View full obituary — (Posted November 19, 2024)
Karen Louise McFarland Karen Louise McFarland, 74, of Richmond, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Heritage House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Connersville. She was born January View full obituary — (Posted November 19, 2024)
Rande L. “Pop” Martin Rande L. “Pop” Martin, age 73, of Richmond, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the StoneBridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN. He was born December 23, 1950 in Portsmouth, OH. Rande was a 1969 graduate of Fairmont East High School in Kettering; and earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the General […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Brandy Dawn McNally Brandy Dawn McNally, age 44, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1980 to Ray Lawson and Alice Isaacs. Full Obituary Pending. Visitation for Brandy will be held on Thursday November 21, 2024 from 2-4pm at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Services will follow at 4pm at […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Marvin Ray Young Marvin Ray Young, age 75, passed away at his residence on November 17, 2024. He was born August 15, 1949, the son of Raymond and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Mary June Baker Mary June Baker, age 66 and lifelong resident of Connersville, passed away peacefully at her home on November 16 2024, surrounded by loved ones and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Dennis G. Spears CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Dennis G. Spears, age 67, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Reid Health surrounded by family. Born December 16, 1956, in Jasper, Indiana, to Robert and Dorothy Ellis Spears, Dennis had lived in this area since he was a young boy. He was a 1974 graduate of Centerville High […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Rocky Rockwell William B. “Rocky” Rockwell, 81, of Connersville passed away Friday afternoon, November 15, 2024 at Reid Health, Connersville. The only child of George W. and Dorothy Ferris Rockwell, Rocky was born in Connersville on May 21, 1943 and attended Connersville High School. Rocky was a dedicated employee at Scripture Chevrolet as parts and service manager […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Geri Campbell Geraldine “Geri” Campbell, 91, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on November 16, 2024 at Arbor Trace Assisted Living in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 31, 1932, in Brookville, Indiana, Geri was the second of four children born to Gaynelle Rudical and Julius E. Tulley. She graduated from Short High School in Liberty, Indiana, in 1950 […] — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Walter Joseph Gosselin Walter Joseph Gosselin, age 58, passed away at Rosebud Village on November 9, 2024. He was born November 24, 1965, to Peter Walter Gosselin and View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Imogene Pugh Imogene Pugh, 93, of Muncie, Indiana passed away on November 15, 2024. She was born June 3, 1931 in Danville, Illinois to Hezakiah and Ida View full obituary — (Posted November 18, 2024)
Elizabeth Gail Coleman Elizabeth Gail Coleman,66, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1958 to the late Herbert and Mary (Dicken) Witham. Gail graduated from Tri High High School in 1976. She played volleyball for Tri High for those 4 years of school. She always loved […] — (Posted November 17, 2024)
Philip Martin Philip Duane Martin, 80, of Richmond, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. He was born Nov. 30, 1943, to Genieve and Clarence Jesse Martin Jr., and practiced his family’s Quaker faith. Phil graduated from Richmond High School in 1961 and Indiana University Bloomington in 1967, where he enjoyed membership in Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He met […] — (Posted November 17, 2024)
Lewis Regner Lewis Regner, 92, of New Castle, IN passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 23, 1932 in Galszollo, Hungary to the late Istvan and Agnes Botos Regner. Lewis, along with his wife Sophia, immigrated from Hungary on October 24, 1956, one day after his 24th birthday […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)
Sharon J. Barnes Sharon J. (Shaw) Barnes, 84 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on January 22, 1940 in the home that her great grandfather Daniel M. Brower built in 1880 in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Reba May […] — (Posted November 16, 2024)