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.
Heather Dawn Fuller Heather Dawn Rice, age 49, of New Lebanon, OH passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH on May, 6 1975. Heather had a love for life, and a love for people that was unmatched. She took great pride in being a nurse, specializing in Alzheimer’s. Her passion for living life […] — (Posted July 5, 2024)
Steven L. McCain ARRANGEMENTS AND OBITUARY ARE FORTHCOMING. View full obituary — (Posted July 4, 2024)
Susan E. Coble OBITUARY AND ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING View full obituary — (Posted July 4, 2024)
Lonnie Martin Lonnie G Martin, 75, of Losantville, passed away Monday July 1, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born October 8, 1948, in Milan, Indiana to the late Saul Martin & Eunice (Hicks) Martin-Bunner. Lonnie is survived by his daughters; Mistie Benincasa & Takia Givens: brothers; David & Steve Martin as […] — (Posted July 3, 2024)
James “Jim” Everett Jordan James “Jim” Everett Jordan, age 72, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home with Bella Care Hospice in Eaton due to renal failure. He was born October 15, 1951 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton to the late Earl and Dorothy (DeVilbiss) Jordan. Jim worked for Inland […] — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Helen M. Fultz Helen M. Fultz, age 92 of Middletown, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, OH. She was born April 8, 1932 in Norfolk, VA to the late Fred and Lulu Belle (Griggs) Fugate. Helen was a member of the West Elkton Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School […] — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Virginia “Bice” Owens Only God knew that Virginia “Bice” Owens age 89 would cease her long struggle with C.O.P.D. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was at home View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Andrew Scott Taylor 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 3, 2024)
Melissa Branstrator Melissa Branstrator, age 65 of Richmond passed away Monday July 1, 2024 at Reid Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on December 5, 1958 to Elmer and Marilyn Noe. Melissa was a compassionate person, she worked as a LPN at various nursing homes in the area and took great […] — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Robert James Mayberry Obituary and Arrangements Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Nancy Jo Lewis Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Linda L. Oliver Linda L. Oliver, age 62 of Canton, Mississippi, formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Born on July 29, 1961 in Greenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy P. and Vaids (Malicoat) Hill. Linda had worked for KBH in Canton, Mississippi and was a graduate […] — (Posted July 3, 2024)
Paul Thomas Colletti Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted July 2, 2024)
Lucy Mae Robison Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Family and friends may visit Friday View full obituary — (Posted July 2, 2024)
Iva “Tatty” Cleo Scheiben Iva Cleo “Tatty” Scheiben 87 of Richmond passed away June 29, 2024, in her home after a short illness. She was born August 20, 1936, View full obituary — (Posted July 2, 2024)
Rhonda Tompkins Rhonda Kay Tompkins, 63, of Shirley, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2024 at home. She was born to Ronald and Erma (McRoberts) Elliott on February 9, 1961. She graduated from Knightstown High School in 1979. She married Anthony Neale Tompkins on January 1, 1988. Rhonda worked for Mayhill Publications in Knightstown for many years. […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Madison Diane Fisher Madison Diane Fisher, 14, of Connersville went home to be with her Lord unexpectedly following an epileptic seizure on June 28, 2024 at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. One of four children of Jef and Julie Sterling Fisher, Madison was born in Connersville on June 21, 2010 and just finished 8th grade at Connersville Middle […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Judith “Judy” G. Davis RICHMOND, Ind. – Judith “Judy” G. Davis, age 83, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Reid Health. Born July 24, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, to Robert Verlin and Esther Mae Farr Chamness, Judy has lived in this community all of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Richmond High […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Melvin Manning Melvin Manning entered Heaven on Saturday June 29, 2024. He was 88 years old. Born Melvin O’Brien Manning on March 4, 1936, in a little cabin in the holler of Hillsboro KY, the first born of Berry O’Brien and Lorena (Rice) Manning. The family moved many times until they settled in Carthage, IN where he […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Sevella Upchurch Sevella was preceded in death by her husband Charlie A. Upchurch and granddaughter Misty (Upchurch) Abercrombie. She has 3 surviving children, Roger W. Upchurch, Pam (Upchurch) Green, son-in-law David C. Green, Stephen Upchurch and daughter-in-law Cindy (Davis) Upchurch, like a daughter Peggy (Black) Upchurch. 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. Sevella […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Tony J Hamilton Tony J. Hamilton, 45, passed away at his home in Connersville on Thursday, June 27, 2024. A son of Arthur J. Hamilton and Mary Marcum, Tony was born February 10, 1979, and graduated from Franklin County High School with the class of 1997. In his leisure time, Tony was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, poetry, […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Howard Cregar Howard Cregar of Laurel, IN passed away on June 28, 2024, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 76. He was born in View full obituary — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Margaret Cope Margaret Cope, 85, of New Castle, passed away Sunday June 30, 2024, at her home. She was born March 23, 1939, in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Earl & Marjorie (Alexander) Henderson. Marjorie lived life to its fullest and just like Frank Sinatra, she did it her way. She was known as the “pie […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Randal Lee Furl Randal Lee Furl, 63, of New Paris, Ohio, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Foundations in New Paris. Born on June 6, 1961, in Escambia, Florida, he was the son of Edward J. & Jeannette E. (Gragg) Furl. Survived by Sisters: Michelle & Brother-In-Law Russ Zindorf of West Alexandria, Ohio and Sonja A. Knaisch of […] — (Posted July 1, 2024)
Arthur Lee McCorkle Arthur Lee McCorkle, 84, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. He was born May 1st, 1940 to the late Basil and Ursula McCorkle. Arthur was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed metal detecting, doing puzzles, listening to music,and playing euchre. He was a member of the New Castle Masonic Lodge […] — (Posted June 30, 2024)
Jackie Lynn Marion Jackie Lynn Marion, 67, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Henry Community Health. She was born on October 23, 1956, in Fort Wayne, IN, a daughter of the late Willard J. and Jessie (Griggs) Adkins.  Jackie was a 1975 graduate of Shenandoah High School. On June 7, 1976, she married […] — (Posted June 30, 2024)
Carol S. Izor Carol S. Izor, age 72 of Eaton, Ohio, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on August 22, 1951 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Doris J. (Poppaw) Captain. Carol had worked at Parker Hanifin in Eaton for 26 years. She loved crossword puzzles, word […] — (Posted June 30, 2024)
Eric Finecy Eric Finecy , 28, of New Castle, passed away Saturday June 29, 2024, at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born November 15, 1995, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Stephanie Bertram & the late Gary Finecy II. — (Posted June 30, 2024)
David L Dock David Dock, 60, of New Castle, passed away Friday June 28, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born December 18, 1963, in New Castle to Marilyn (Dock) Weaver. In honoring David’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and staff are honored to serve the Dock family. To share […] — (Posted June 30, 2024)
Curtis E. “Curt” Price Curtis E. “Curt” Price, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born May 22, 1941 in Eaton to the late William Dale and Elizabeth Marie (Leary) Price. He is survived by his wife Diana Price; sons Mike (Melanie) Price and Andrew (Jenny) […] — (Posted June 29, 2024)