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.
Michael E. Bruner Michael E. Bruner age 69 of Modoc died June 27, 2024. He was born October 20, 1954, in Winchester to Allen E. and Olive Leota View full obituary — (Posted June 29, 2024)
Barbara Sue Gray Barbara Sue (Conn) Gray, age 85, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 24, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio, daughter of the late John & Bertha (Dye) Conn. She was baptized on January 2, 1944 at St. Paul’s Evangelical & Reform Church […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Zula Scott  Mrs. Zula Scott, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, June 28.   Zula was born on July 23, 1930, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, the daughter of Wilburn P. & Sarah Trifena Smalling Williams. She was united in marriage to Russell J. Scott (Scotty) on December 24, 1948. Their union […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Jackie Bryant Jackie Renae Bryant, 51, of Mooreland, Indiana, passed away at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on June 9th, 2024, after suffering from a heart attack at her home. She was able to see her youngest son graduate high school before her passing. Jackie was born to Jack Craft and Lana (Agee) Pettuce on September 17th, […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Junior Ray Collins Junior Ray Collins, age 90, of Richmond, Indiana, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Reid Health. Born June 27, 1934, in Limestone, TN., to Harley “Tom” and Mary “Elsie” Dotson Collins, Junior Ray moved to this area from Kingsport, TN in 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Junior Ray […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Michael Dillon Wood Michael Dillon Wood, 33, a resident of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born July 24, 1990 in New Castle.   Michael loved outdoor sports, especially fishing, camping and canoeing. He also enjoyed listening to music, working on bicycles and vacationing with his grandparents. Above all, Michael loved spending time with […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Lawrence Rader, Jr. Lawrence Rader, Jr., age 76, of Centerville, Indiana, passed away at Reid Health on June 22, 2024. He was born January 7, 1948, the son View full obituary — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Lola Jean Stevens Lola Jean Stevens, 73, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 27, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 24, 1950, in Connersville, Indiana, to Clifford and Alice Moore. Lola touched the lives of those around her with strength, kind-heartedness, and an unwavering spirit. She was a beacon of […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Marvin J. Walker, Jr. Obituary Pending Funeral services will be held at Community Family Funeral Home, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 12 Noon. Family and friends may visit Saturday View full obituary — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Loulette Miller Loulette Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 23rd after 4 years in assisted living and most recently in hospice care. She was 95 years old. She was the daughter of Paul and Mary Sullivan, both residents of Richmond. Born on February 23, 1929, in Richmond Indiana, Lou spent most of […] — (Posted June 28, 2024)
Donna Kerr Donna Jean Kerr passed away at Caroleton Health Care in Connersville on June 27, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born in Connersville View full obituary — (Posted June 27, 2024)
Bro. Steve Disbro Donald Stephen Disbro, 76, of New Castle was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 1, 1948, in New Castle, IN, a son of the late, Charles Franklin and Imogene (Owens) Disbro. Bro. Steve graduated in 1967 from […] — (Posted June 27, 2024)
Daniel Sean Selby Daniel Sean Selby, 43, of Falmouth, Indiana went home to be with the lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Daniel was one of five children to Dallas Dean and Linda Lou (Friend) Selby of Falmouth, Indiana. Born February 18, 1981, in Connersville, Indiana. Daniel graduated from Christian School Academy with the class of 2000. […] — (Posted June 27, 2024)
Daniel Sean Selby Daniel Sean Selby, 43, of Falmouth, Indiana went home to be with the lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Daniel was one of five children to Dallas Dean and Linda Lou (Friend) Selby of Falmouth, Indiana. Born February 18, 1981, in Connersville, Indiana. Daniel graduated from Christian School Academy with the class of 2000. […] — (Posted June 27, 2024)
Richard Allen Hall Richard Allen Hall, age 70, of Richmond, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Rosebud Village in Richmond, IN. He was born December 3, 1953 in Richmond, IN to the late Maynard and Kathleen Mae (Peters) Hall. Richard enjoyed taking car rides, eating sweets, rocking chairs and smelling flowers. In addition to […] — (Posted June 26, 2024)
Geneva R. Cooper Geneva R. Cooper age 91 of Richmond died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Reid Health. She was born February 10, 1933, in Pendleton County View full obituary — (Posted June 26, 2024)
Wanda Fohl Wanda Fohl of Cambridge City, passed away on Wednesday morning June 19, 2024 at the age of 64. She was born in Lancaster, OH on View full obituary — (Posted June 26, 2024)
Judy Dick CAMBRIDGE CITY-  Judith Elaine “Judy” Dick, 74, passed away Monday evening June 24, 2024 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.  One of eight children born to the late John and Betty (Stuart) Hicks, Judy was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 29, 1949.  She was raised in the Cambridge City community and […] — (Posted June 26, 2024)
David Allen Wicks David Allen Wicks, age 76, passed away at his residence on June 11, 2024. He was born January 24, 1948, the son of Enos Wicks View full obituary — (Posted June 26, 2024)
Marvin Fisher  Marvin Fisher, 79, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday morning, June 24.  Marvin was born in Billings, Montana on March 2, 1945, to John Francis & Alice Iola Peterson Fisher. Marvin’s parents both died when he was very young and he was raised by his aunt, Pat Chaplin.  Marvin was a 1964 graduate of […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Linda Sue Toure Linda Sue Wilson Toure was born July 1, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana to John Henry and Frances Sanders. She departed this life on June 14, View full obituary — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Joyce Ann Wilkins Obituary Pending View full obituary — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Roy Lee Bolden Roy Lee Bolden, 87, of New Castle passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at Waters Edge Village in Muncie. He was born January 9, 1937 in New Market, Tennessee to the late George and Grace (Wimmer) Bolden. Roy spent six years serving our Country in the U. S. Air Force. He enjoyed racing, including driving […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
William “Billy” Robert Smith William “Billy” Robert Smith, age 40, of Eaton, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Dayton. He was born on October 26, 1983 in Oxford. Billy was the beloved son to Jennifer Ward and William (Tonya) Hickman.  Billy is survived by his parents; sisters Erica (Joshua) Taylor of Camden and Mindy (Rance) Pegg of […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
John Hoy John Marvin Hoy of Connersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 23, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born on December 1, 1946 View full obituary — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Abel E. Bryant RICHMOND, Ind. – Abel E. Bryant, age 59, of Richmond, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends until the very end. Born February 25, 1965, in Richmond, Indiana, to Louise and Charles Earl Bryant, he […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Scott Winingear Scott Winingear, 50, of New Castle, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024, at his home. He was born October 11, 1973, in New Castle to William “Bill” & Arlene (Harsh) Winingear. Scott was a 1992 graduate of Cowan High School. In honoring Scott’s wishes, there will be no services. Rose City Funeral Home directors and […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Lawrence Edward “Bud” Cox RICHMOND, In-– Lawrence Edward “Bud” Cox, age 97, of Richmond, Indiana, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Born October 20, 1926, in Wayne County, Indiana, to Perry Clayton and Bernadine Menke Cox, Bud was a life-long resident of Richmond. He was a 1943 graduate of Richmond High School. Bud served in the United […] — (Posted June 25, 2024)
Carolyn Jean “Jeanie” Smith Carolyn Jean "Jeanie" Smith, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024. Carolyn was born in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana on October 24, 1941, to Meryl and Mabel Pence. She grew up on her family's farm in Eaton, Ohio, alongside her two sisters, Patricia and Cynthia. The farm life instilled in Carolyn a remarkable […] — (Posted June 24, 2024)
John Thomas Wyatt RICHMOND, Ind. – John Thomas Wyatt, age 87, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 20, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana, to John Thomas Fitzpatrick and Kathleen Bishop, John lived in this area most of his life. He graduated from Boston High School. John retired from […] — (Posted June 24, 2024)