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.
Jennifer L. Brown RICHMOND, Ind. – Jennifer L. Brown, age 58, died peacefully in Centerville, Indiana, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in the compassionate care of Ambassador Health Care staff, with family by her side. She was born November 4, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Jack A. and Norma Scharlach Brown. She formerly worked at Taco Bell, Burger […] — (Posted August 27, 2024)
Marilyn L. Sliver Marilyn L. Sliver, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Vancrest of Eaton. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1933, in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, the daughter of the late William E. & Bessie (Izor) Sliver. She was a 1951 Eaton High School Graduate and in 1976 she retired as an […] — (Posted August 27, 2024)
Michael Alan Rutherford Michael “Mike” Alan Rutherford, 69, of Westfield and formerly of New Castle passed away August 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 4, 1955, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Donald Rutherford and Marilyn (Miller) Huff. Mike grew up in Michigan and graduated from Portland High School in Portland, Michigan. He graduated from […] — (Posted August 27, 2024)
Lois Jean Wiley Lois Jean Wiley, age 91, of New Paris, OH, passed away on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at her home. Lois was born on October 22nd, 1932 in New Madison, OH to the late Harold C. and Eugenia F. (Drew) Falknor. Lois was a hairdresser for many years, owning and operating the “Curl and Swirl” in […] — (Posted August 27, 2024)
Tom Stine Thomas Paul Stine, 69, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. A child of L. Paul Stine and Barbara Newquist Stine, Tom was born August 5, 1955, in Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1973. He went on to graduate from Ball State […] — (Posted August 27, 2024)
Jason Charles Singleton Jason Charles Singleton, 50, formerly of Connersville, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond. A child of Charles Singleton and Debra Sams, Jason was born July 15, 1974 in Connersville and attended Connersville High School. On September 8, 2001, Jason married the former Shelly Sparks in Connersville. Mrs. Singleton survives. Jason […] — (Posted August 26, 2024)
Linda Sue Bailey Obituary pending.. There will be no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Send online condolences to the family via View full obituary — (Posted August 26, 2024)
Lowell Munchel Lowell E. Munchel, 86, of New Madison, Ohio and formerly of Cambridge City, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024 at Forest Park in Richmond. He was born on November 4, 1937 in New Paris, Ohio to Lawrence B. and Pauline C.(Bowles) Munchel. Lowell graduated in 1955 from Westmont High School in Hollansburg, Ohio. On […] — (Posted August 26, 2024)
Tom Holland Thomas L. “Tom” Holland, 92, of Glenwood, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. A son of Roy and Grace Brogdon Holland, Tom was born in Tennessee on July 29, 1932. Tom’s childhood move to Fayette County marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. His time at Orange High School was […] — (Posted August 26, 2024)
Gay Lynn Mullins Gay Lynn Mullins, 61, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. She was born September 29th, 1962 to the late James Thomas Sr. and Patricia Ann Dick. Gay was very active with her family. She would make a vacation out of going to cheer competitions. She was very supportive of her […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Erika Brattain Erika A. Brattain, of Cambridge City passed away on Saturday August 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 27, 1929 in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany to Konrad and Hermine Gensmantel. Erika graduated from high school in Germany. She later met her future husband, George E. Brattain, Sr while he was serving his country […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Thelma Walters DUBLIN- Thelma May Walters, 80, of Dublin, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 23, 2024. Thelma was born on December 16, 1943 to James I. Hobson and Genevieve Hobson Martin in Connersville, Indiana. Thelma graduated from Connersville High School. She married the love of her life, Larry Walters, on June […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Ernest L. Lease Ernest L. Lease (Ernie) of Mount Summit, Indiana went on to meet the Lord on 8-24-24 at twenty till four in the morning. He was born on September 19, 1952 in Keyser, West Virginia to Noah W. Lease and Maude Irene (Davis) Lease.  He met the love of his life on January 18, 1974. Then […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Bruce R. Hall Bruce R. Hall, 67, of New Paris, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his residence. Born on November 13, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl E. and Dorothy E. (Peters) Hall. A faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, Bruce loved […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Patricia Collins RICHMOND, Ind. – Patricia Collins, Pat, or Nana, as she was known by her closest family and friends, fell asleep in death on August 25, 2024, with her grandson Jonathan by her side. She is survived by her brother Bob, her living daughters, Debra and Carrie; stepchildren; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She loved them all. Pat […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Alice Marie Weingard Alice Marie Weingard, 83, left this earth from Miltonvale, Kansas on Friday, August 23, 2024 to finish her birthday celebration in Heaven. She was born at home on August 23, 1941 in Guitonville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Allan Amos Whitton and Frances Rebekah (Bortzer) Whitton. Alice was a 1959 graduate of East Forest […] — (Posted August 25, 2024)
Gladys P. Ragan Gladys P. Ragan has gone home to be with Jesus in her long-awaited heavenly home with her husband and a host of relatives. She died on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 98 years of age. She was born on June 25, 1926, in Narvel, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Omer and Esther (Neal) Owens. […] — (Posted August 24, 2024)
Nadine Ann Gibson Nadine A. Gibson, 95, of Prosper, Texas and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in prosper, Texas. Born on April 17, 1929 in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Oscar J. and Ruth M. (Mercer) Wesselman. Nadine worked as the office manager for Herb Gibson Nationwide Insurance in Eaton. […] — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Charles Randall Ballenger Charles Randall Ballenger, 65, of New Castle, passed away on August 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born in New Castle on May 5, 1958, a son of the late Edgar Earl and Geneva (Brown) Ballenger.  Charles was a true people person who found joy in the company of others. At the young age […] — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Norma Jean Upchurch RICHMOND, Ind. – Norma Jean Upchurch, age 89, of Richmond, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Ambassador Health Care. She was born April 17, 1935, in Monticello, Kentucky. Norma lived here most of her life. She retired from General Telephone Co. Norma was a member of Centerville First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband […] — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Robert Dean Grigsby Robert Dean Grigsby was born March 17, 1957, to the late Richard D. Grigsby and Beverly Phillips Grigsby in Henry County, Indiana. He passed away View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Joseph W Sparks Joseph Wayne Sparks passed away on August 20, 2024 in Liberty, IN at the age of 40. He was born on August 23, 1983, in View full obituary — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Esther M. Ridenour   Esther M. Ridenour, age 85 of Eaton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born on December 12, 1938 in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., Ohio, daughter of the late Barney E. & Edna P. (Krall) Stemple. Member of Eaton Methodist Church. She had worked at the Indianapolis Glove Co., […] — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Vona Bryant CAMBRIDGER CITY- Vona Jean (Worl) Bryant of Cambridge City passed away at home with her family by her side on August 21, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1945, in New Castle, Indiana, and lived in Cambridge City, Indiana her entire life. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. While attending school she […] — (Posted August 23, 2024)
Arthur David Howard  Arthur David Howard, age 80, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away on August 19, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to the late Sterling and Myrtle (Johnson) Howard. Arthur graduated from Peru High School in 1961 before joining the US Army. After his enlistment, Arthur worked as a police officer […] — (Posted August 22, 2024)
James Rocky Isaacs James Rocky Isaacs, 74, passed away Wednesday evening, August 21, 2024 at his home in Cambridge City. One of five children of James Eldon and Alma Irene Dunbar Isaacs, James was born in Connersville on June 27, 1950 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1968. James was drafted and served his […] — (Posted August 22, 2024)
Ronald P. Turoczy RICHMOND, Ind. – Ronald P. Turoczy, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home. Born October 9, 1940, in Wendel, West Virginia, to William and Amelia Adeline Shaw Turoczy, Ron has lived in this community since 1963. He was a 1955 graduate of Grafton High School. Ron also graduated from I. […] — (Posted August 22, 2024)
Bonnie Jo Risselman Bonnie Jo Risselman, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home in Connersville. A daughter of Thomas Carl and Ella Cleona Durham Johnson, Bonnie was born in Rush County, Indiana on December 6, 1943 and graduated from New Salem High School with the class of 1960. On May 2, 2010, Bonnie married […] — (Posted August 21, 2024)
John Dale Franklin John Dale Franklin, otherwise known as “D” or “Sweet Johnny D” and longtime resident of Union County, passed away on Tuesday August 20, 2024, at View full obituary — (Posted August 21, 2024)
Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Good Bonita Ann “Bonnie” Good, age 75, of Eaton, OH, passed away on August 19th, 2024 at Vancrest Nursing Home surrounded by family after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born on June 23rd, 1949 in Lewisburg, OH to the late John and Margaret (Wright) Clay. Margi and Bonnie enjoyed playing cards, […] — (Posted August 21, 2024)