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.
Billy J Ruble Billy J. Ruble was born December 20, 1935 in Patricksburg, Indiana to Carl “Bill” Ruble and Opal E. (Friend) Ruble and died July 7, 2024 in Connersville, Indiana. He grew up in Patricksburg, Indiana and Hymera, Indiana. After completing high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and went to boot camp at M.C.R.D. […] — (Posted July 22, 2024)
David L Farmer David L. Farmer, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1944 in Dayton, OH to the late John David and Virgie Lucille (Musick) Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dennie M. Farmer in 2013; brother […] — (Posted July 22, 2024)
Lisa Ann Robbins Lisa Ann Robbins, age 57, of Eldorado, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at OSU Medical in Columbus, Ohio. Lisa was born on March 5, 1967 in Greenville, Ohio. She graduated from Miami Jacobs College with honors and was a respiratory therapist. She had worked at Your Happy Place in Eaton, Ohio for […] — (Posted July 21, 2024)
Karen June McNeill Karen June (Burgess) McNeill, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 21. She was born to Hershel and Retha Burgess on July 26, 1947.  Karen, affectionately known as “Grammy” to all that knew her, was a square dancer for many years. She also loved to play softball for most of her adult life, along with […] — (Posted July 21, 2024)
Debra E. Kisling Debra E. Kisling, age 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 25, 1959 in Dayton, OH to the late David and Janet Pence. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jeff Kisling of Eaton; sons Dustin Kisling of Eaton and Brandon […] — (Posted July 20, 2024)
Randy S. Hill OBITUARY AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE FORTHCOMING. View full obituary — (Posted July 19, 2024)
Roy “Tom” Cooper Roy Thomas Cooper Jr., known as Tom, or “Coop” to friends and family, sadly passed away on June 29th, 2024, while living abroad in Pattaya, Thailand. Tom was born September 26, 1948, to Lillian Pittman Cooper Bloomfield, and Roy Thomas Cooper. Tom was born in Coopersville, KY and then lived in New Castle, Indiana for […] — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Alice Ortega Mejia Obituario pendiente View full obituary — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Charlotte Hofmann Charlotte Hofmann, age 73, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Shirley and Edna Charles in Wayne County, IN, on April 20, 1951, Charlotte was one of four siblings, including Harold Roosa, Hazel Roosa Pugh (Mitchell), and Arnold Roosa. She was married to Robert Hofmann for […] — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Steven D. McGaha Steven D. McGaha, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born in New Castle on November 16, 1951 to the late Mary A. Johnson and Roy G. McGaha Sr. He grew up in Mooreland and attended Mooreland Elementary. Steve attended Blue River Valley High School, where he was an […] — (Posted July 18, 2024)
James A. Reisert James Reisert, 87 of Connersville passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1937, in Connersville to Arthur G. Reisert and View full obituary — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Mildred Lee Mildred Lee of Liberty passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at the Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville, IN at the age of 100. View full obituary — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Robin Asberry Robin (Flynn) Asberry, 61, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1963, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Claude Flynn & Katherine (Brooks) Flynn Johns. Robin lived her life for her family. Although she enjoyed playing bingo […] — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Patricia Faye Rigney Patricia “Patty” Faye Rigney, 72, of Mt. Summit passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 6, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Zella Clara (Burton) Jones. Patty was a kind and caring lady who loved spending time with her […] — (Posted July 18, 2024)
Alma Jean Cross Alma Jean Cross, 84, of Muncie (formally of Mooreland) passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Darke County, OH, to the late Ray and Alice (Baker) Bruner. She was a 1957 graduate of Center High School in Selma, IN. On June 2, […] — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Michael P. Updegraff Obituary Pending Funeral services will be at Community Family Funeral Home, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Family and friends may visit Monday at View full obituary — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Cecelia Gwin Cecelia Gwin, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the home where she had resided for the past 46 years, while surrounded by family. She was born in New Castle on September 20, 1937 to George and Frances (Seffrin) Wogaman and lived most of her life in the Hagerstown area. Cecelia […] — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Thomas D. Jenkins RICHMOND, IN. – Thomas D. Jenkins, age 40, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at home, following a courageous battle with ALS. Born Octoer 29, 1983, in Richmond, Indiana, to Jerry (Wilma) Jenkins and Tracy (Rick) Richardson Furmon, Thomas lived in this community all of his life. Thomas was a 2002 […] — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Kylee Heppeard Obituary Pending There are no public services. Community Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send online condolences to www.communityfamilyfh.com View full obituary — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Geneva Davis Geneva Davis died surrounded by her loving family on July 15, 2024. Geneva was born in Kingston, Tennessee to Edna Smith and Ralph Workman and raised in Sheffield, Pennsylvania and later moved to Greens Fork, Indiana during her childhood. She was a life long resident of Wayne County. She was a 1948 graduate of Greens […] — (Posted July 17, 2024)
Mark Feemster David Mark Feemster, 72, passed away Thursday afternoon July 11th, 2024, at his home in Cambridge City, with his loved ones by his side. Mark was born in Richmond, Indiana, to David A.  and Ruth (Chapman) Feemster on July 18th, 1951. Mark grew up in Cambridge City, playing catcher on Stewart’s little league team and […] — (Posted July 16, 2024)
David Allen Thomas David Allen Thomas, age 86 of Farmland, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14, 2024. He was born in a house on Abington Pike on July 3, 1938, to Willard and Alice Stanley Thomas and lived on the Thomas homeplace on Inke Rd. for several years. David graduated from Fountain City […] — (Posted July 16, 2024)
Rachel D. Brown Rachel D. Brown, 50, passed away on July 14, 2024 in Connersville, IN. Rachel was born on July 12, 1974, and is the daughter of View full obituary — (Posted July 16, 2024)
Paulette Cole Paulette Cole, age 79, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband James. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 30, 1944 to Chester “Chet” and Lorraine Hammons. Paulette grew up in Billingsville, Indiana and graduated from College Corner High School in 1962. She worked as a lab technician for […] — (Posted July 16, 2024)
Roger W. Esker Roger Wiley Esker died July 14, 2024, with family by his side. Roger was born on January 25, 1937, to Eugene Esker and Marguerite Meyers Esker in Norwalk, Ohio where he discovered his lifelong passion for steam engine locomotives after listening to stories of his grandfathers’ adventures. He met his sweetheart, Kay Elizabeth Stephens, shortly […] — (Posted July 16, 2024)
Joyce N. Tipton RICHMOND, Ind. – Joyce N. Tipton, age 81, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born July 16, 1942, in Livingston, Kentucky, to John and Kitty Bell Smith Sams, Joyce had lived in this area since she was a teenager. She worked in environmental services at Reid Health for […] — (Posted July 15, 2024)
Lois Anita Watson Lois Anita Watson age 80 formerly of Richmond living in Mason, Ohio died Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born February 10, 1944, in Connersville, View full obituary — (Posted July 15, 2024)
Ann Cheek Ann Cheek passed away July 13, 2024. She was born November 18, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana. Ann loved baseball and was an avid Cincinnati Reds View full obituary — (Posted July 15, 2024)
Nicolas C. Behner Nicolas C. Behner, 44, passed away Tuesday evening July 9, 2024 while enjoying snorkeling for shells in the warm, shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the Pensacola/Fort Walton Beach area. He was vacationing with his wife of seven years and her family. Nic graduated May 13, 1998, from Hamilton Heights High School, Arcadia, […] — (Posted July 15, 2024)
Annis Eunice Wallace Annis Eunice Wallace, age 90, of Greensboro, IN, passed away on July 14, 2024 at Addison Place in New Castle. She was born on June 19, 1934 in New Castle, Indiana to the late James Emery and Dorothy Mae (Lucas) Marks. A graduate of New Castle High School, Annis began her career as a dance […] — (Posted July 15, 2024)