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.
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)
James C. “Jim” Bulach James C. “Jim” Bulach, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born June 4, 1934 in Franklin County, IN to the late Victor Heronimus and Elizabeth Ann (Kraus) Bulach. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1956 to 1958 […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Charles R. McNally Charles Robert McNally, age 84, of New Paris, Ohio, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the peace and comfort of his home. Born on February 5, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Thomas & Violet (Winters) McNally. Charles had worked at […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Ronald Lee Farmer Ronald Lee Farmer, 54, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2024. Born on April 4, 1970, Ronald was known for his warmhearted, loving, View full obituary — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Dallas Dean Selby Jr. Dallas Dean Selby, Jr., 59, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Reid Health, Connersville. One of five children of Dean and Linda Friend Selby, Dean was born in Connersville on April 29, 1965. On April 14, 1984, Dean married the […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Paula Sue Cooper Paula Sue Cooper, age 51 of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born in Rushville, Indiana on July 24, 1973, the View full obituary — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Donald R. Smith CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Donald R. Smith, age 89, of Centerville, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Whitewater Commons Senior Living. Born October 23, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Carson and Mae Scott Smith, Donald was a life-long resident of this area. He was a city driver for ABF Freight and prior to that, had […] — (Posted December 11, 2024)
Sam Benge  Mr. Samuel Michael Benge, 81, Richmond, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024.  Sam was born in Brookville, Indiana on February 2, 1943, to Buford F. & Alice W. Renyer Benge. He was a young Airman when he met the former Mary E. Fleming at the Peppermint Lounge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. They were […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Robert “Bob” Nossett RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert “Bob” Nossett, age 41, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Reid Health. Born December 5, 1983, in Richmond, Indiana, to Otto and Marie McCarter Nossett, Bob was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a graduate of Richmond High School. Bob worked as a machinist and was an […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Joseph C. Bertsch Joseph C. Bertsch, 93, of Richmond, Indiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He passed away peacefully at View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Della D. Mawk Della D. Mawk, 81, of Mooreland, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1943, in Lewisville, IN, to the late John T. and Jocia Ledith (Thompson) Groce Sr.  Della retired from the Chrysler Corporation in 2003, following 30 years of dedicated service, and was a […] — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Jerry R. Bussen Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Billy Joe “BJ” Daugherty Billy Joe “BJ” Daugherty, age 79, passed away at Reid Health on December 5, 2024. He was born January 18, 1945, the son of William View full obituary — (Posted December 10, 2024)
Larry A. Clayborn Larry A. Clayborn, 79, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Henry Community Health following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1945, in New Castle, a son of the late Lloyd and Louise (Blankenship) Clayborn.  Larry attended New Castle schools and joined the Army National Guard. His dad owned Clayborn […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Rochelle Faye Lewis Rochelle Faye Lewis,87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on March 27, 1937, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross.  Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her daily. She […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Linda Sue Eshelman Linda Sue Eshelman, 76, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 6, 2024, at Reid Health of Connersville. The oldest of two children to Paul and Mary Lang Addison, Linda was born October 8, 1948 in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1966. On January 27, […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)
Joseph W. Wilcox Joseph W. Wilcox, 86, was born May 26, 1938, in Guthrie, KY to Raefield and Louise Wilcox. Joe passed on Tuesday, November 26,2024, at IU View full obituary — (Posted December 9, 2024)
James “Big Jim” M. McCormick MODOC, Ind. – James “Big Jim” M. McCormick, age 81, of Modoc, Indiana, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 17, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to James and Pauline Hancock McCormick, Jim was a life-long resident of Randolph County. He was a veteran of the United States […] — (Posted December 9, 2024)