Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Loran Spence Loran Spence, 78, of Monticello, KY passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born April 10, 1947 in Carthage, the son of Ezra and Nola (Logan) Spence. Loran was a 1965 graduate of Carthage High School. He grew up in the family timber business and enjoyed working with wood. Loran enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Patricia Tippett Patricia Tippett, 77, of Richmond, passed away December 17, 2025, at Rosebud Village. She was born on September 25, 1948. Services will be private. View full obituary — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Wade Finney G. Wade Finney, 67, of Hagerstown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday evening, December 16, with his family in his presence. Wade was born on July 17, 1958, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Richard Lee & Mary Catherine Schenetzke Finney. He was a 1976 graduate of Woodford County High School […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Duane Allen Hobbs Duane Allen Hobbs, 70, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Reid Health Richmond. One of four children of the late Herman and Ruby Ervin Hobbs. Duane was born January 22, 1955 in Connersville. On February 7, 2003 Duane married Beverly Ann York. Mrs. Hobbs survives. For […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Stephen Stone Stephen Stone, 81, of New Castle, formerly of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home. He was born August 1, 1944, in New Castle, IN to Harley and Mary (Razor) Stone. Steve was a graduate of Ball State University and was a farmer and sold meat. He traveled extensively in his […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Nancy Jackson On December 10, 2025 Nancy Jackson of Greenville, Ohio, went to be with and SEE her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nancy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 18, 1944 to Philip and Ruth Jackson. Although blind from infancy, Nancy became a well-educated learner and teacher. She graduated from Newton Massachusetts High School in […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Sarah Rankin Sarah Marie Rankin, age 70, passed peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born on June 30, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana. She spent her early years in London, Ontario, Canada, where she developed a lifelong passion for the arts and was an avid figure skater. While in high school, Sarah […] — (Posted December 17, 2025)

Wanda Simpson Obituary Pending All funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. The public visitation will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, from View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Jane Lynn Griffin Jane Lynn Griffin, age 69, passed away at Ambassador Healthcare on December 13, 2025. She was born May 31, 1956, the daughter of John Verlin View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Gary Lee McCain Gary Lee McCain, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville. He was born on January 26, 1951. Urban View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Linda Lou Minhinnett Linda (Barr) Minhinnett, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. Although Linda had faced declining health in recent years, her passing was unexpected. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on September 9, 1943, Linda was the youngest of seven children of Jay and Eunice Wiedner Barr. On August 20, 1960, she married the love of […] — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson, 87, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at IU Health in Fishers, Indiana.He was born on October 3, 1938, in Fortville, Indiana, the only son of Arthur E. and Catherine (Willits) Hudson. Bud was a 1956 graduate of Noblesville… — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Jana M. Laymon GREENS FORK, Ind. – Jana M. Laymon, age 64, of Greens Fork, Indiana, died Monday, December 15, 2025, at home. Born October 2, 1961, in New Castle, Indiana, to Charles and Mary Hoover Laymon, Jana was a life-long resident of this area. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and attended Ivy Tech. Jana […] — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Paul Michael Paul Michael, 73, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Hospice of Cincinnati – Hamilton Campus. He was born on November 24, 1952 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Hubert Russell and Florence Alberta (Gault) Michael. Paul was a 1972 graduate of Eaton High School where he played […] — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Barbara Sterling Barbara Lee (Turner) Sterling went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her daughters. Barbara was View full obituary — (Posted December 16, 2025)

Todd Eugene Newkirk Obituary Pending A memorial service will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Family and friends may visit View full obituary — (Posted December 15, 2025)

Larry Hollenbaugh Larry Hollenbaugh, age 84, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025. Larry was born March 12, 1941 in Gratis OH to the late Herman and Ethel Hollenbaugh. He was a graduate of Gratis High school class of 1959; was a U.S. Army Veteran and was Fire Chief of the Gratis Fire […] — (Posted December 15, 2025)

Janet F. Newland Janet F. Newland 88 of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Janet was born on November 27, 1937, in Hagerstown, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter B. & Edith A. (Tague) Frame. She worked for the Preble County Mental Health Board for 13 years, retiring in 2017. […] — (Posted December 15, 2025)

Carol Jane Kelly-Scott Obituary pending… A funeral service will be held at Community Family Funeral Home on Friday, December 19th, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. Family and friends View full obituary — (Posted December 15, 2025)

Billie Reynolds RICHMOND, Ind. – Billie Reynolds, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Vincent Ascension Heart Center, Carmel, Indiana. Born November 13, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Alvin and Ruth Combs Reynolds, Billie was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a greenskeeper for the City of Richmond for 35 years. […] — (Posted December 15, 2025)

Lewis E. “Bud” Jenkins Lewis Eugene “Bud” Jenkins, 50, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Friday, December 12, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital – North. He was born on October 28, 1975 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Bud was a Supervisor at Silfex in Eaton and Springfield. He was a 1993 Tri-County North High School graduate and a member of the Lewisburg […] — (Posted December 14, 2025)

Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson Buddy J. “Bud” Hudson, 87, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at IU Health in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on October 3, 1938, in Fortville, Indiana, the only son of Arthur E. and Catherine (Willits) Hudson. Bud was a 1956 graduate of Noblesvil… — (Posted December 14, 2025)

Gloria Dawn Cole Gloria Dawn Cole, age 93, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Vancrest of Eaton Healthcare Center. She was born September 9, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Edward and Lea Harbaugh. Gloria loved the beach, dancing, and old music. She was an avid gardener and animal lover. […] — (Posted December 13, 2025)

Patsy Lee Paul RICHMOND, Ind. – Patsy Lee Paul, age 80, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Reid Health. Born January 12, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Kenneth Earl and Nora Wilson Dimett, Patsy married Jacque Paul on October 30, 1971. She was employed at Frisch’s for 40 years. Patsy enjoyed playing the piano, knitting, […] — (Posted December 13, 2025)

Evelyn M. Keith Evelyn M. Keith, 96, of New Castle passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Glens Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. On October 27, 1929, Evelyn was born in Chesterfield, IN, a daughter of the late Cassell and Ruth (Thicksten) Otto. Evelyn was a 1947 graduate of Anderson Senior High School and a […] — (Posted December 13, 2025)

Lester L. Peters Lester L. Peters passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted December 13, 2025)

Linda S. Daily Linda S. Daily, age 59, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Eaton. She was born November 27, 1966 in Dayton, OH. She was a 1984 graduate of Eaton High School, where she was a cheerleader, ran track and was a member of the swim team; Linda won the Preble County […] — (Posted December 12, 2025)

Deborah L Frost Deborah L. Frost, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond. Mrs. Frost was 72 years of age. View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2025)

Janet L. Burdick Janet L. Burdick, 56, passed away on December 11, 2025. She was born August 1, 1969 in Richmond, Indiana to Richard Gibson and Norma Davis View full obituary — (Posted December 12, 2025)

Tena J. Palmer Tena J. Palmer, 69, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born March 14, 1956 in New Castle to the late Carl and Mary Alice (Mettert) Wilson. She was a 1975 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. Tena work […] — (Posted December 12, 2025)