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.
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)
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)