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.
Robert “Lucky Bob” Tompkins Robert “Lucky Bob” Tompkins, 73, of Liberty, passed away on December 16, 2024. Bob was born on January 22, 1951, and is one of six View full obituary — (Posted December 20, 2024)
Danny J. Floyd Danny J. Floyd passed away December 19th, 2024, at Reid Health. He was born December 17th, 1963, in Connersville, Indiana, to Nathaniel and Shera Floyd. View full obituary — (Posted December 20, 2024)
David D. Cole David D. Cole, 75, of Muncie, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Muncie. He was born July 17, 1949, in Muncie, a son of the late Arlon and Thelma (Phipps) Cole. He leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Norma Neukam of Muncie, Arlene Schoonover of Richmond, Linda Gibson of Muncie, […] — (Posted December 20, 2024)
Yalonda Pointer Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2024)
George J. Simpson George J. Simpson, age 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Centerville, OH passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. He was born June 5, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Paul F. and Johnetta (Holston) Simpson. George was a member of Campbellstown United Church of Christ; he […] — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Donna Marie Ulrich Donna Marie Ulrich, age 80, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence with her loving daughter and son by her side. She was born Wednesday, November 22, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late George Donald Sr. and Mary Ellen (Rockey) Ulrich. She is our cherished friend and Mother, […] — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Michael “Mike” Lee Johnson Michael “Mike” Lee Johnson, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. Born on June 13, 1955, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Willard and Nadine (Tuggle) Johnson.  A lifelong resident of New Castle, Mike spent many years as a used car salesman, working […] — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Kandise Alley Kandise Rene Alley, 31 of Connersville passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born in Elkton, Maryland to Joseph G. Alley Sr. and View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Carlos Toler Carlos Toler, 89, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024 with his family by his side at his home in Falmouth. One of ten children to Raleigh and Della J. Bowman Toler, Carlos was born July 27, 1935, in Lee County, Kentucky and was the first of his brothers and sisters to earn […] — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Nora Jean Cregar Nora Cregar, 71 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Connersville to Devine Robinson and View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2024)
David A Naudascher David A. Naudascher, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born February 11, 1945 in Middletown, OH to the late Charles and Isabel (Schartle) Naudascher. David was a U.S. Army Veteran; loved woodworking; was a true handyman and could repair about […] — (Posted December 19, 2024)
William Lee “Bill” Davis William Lee “Bill” Davis, age 76, of Richmond died suddenly at his home on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born October 10, 1948, in View full obituary — (Posted December 19, 2024)
Gulen K. Islamovsky Gulen K. Islamovsky, age 60, of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Kettering Health Preble Emergency Center in Eaton. She was born November 21, 1964 in Sogle, Macedonia. Gulen was the owner of the 230 Club in Eaton, OH for many years. She enjoyed taking long drives and sunsets, […] — (Posted December 18, 2024)
Connie Louise Hazeltine CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Connie Louise Hazeltine, age 91, of Bloomington, Indiana, and formerly of Centerville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Bloomington Hospice House. Born October 19, 1933, in Mount Olivet, Kentucky, to Curt and Marie Mann Hedges, Connie lived in the Centerville area from 1968 until […] — (Posted December 18, 2024)
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)