Obituaries and Death Notices for Wayne County, Indiana

Carol J. Mann Carol J. Mann, age 75, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born December 25, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Harold E. and Georgia Eloise (Stover) Newkirk. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Eaton High School; was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #322, West Alexandria, OH; […] — (Posted April 29, 2024)

Theodore C “Ted” Agler Theodore C “Ted” Agler, age 74, of Centerville, OH passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born January 12, 1950 in Dayton to the late Lowell C and Lelah M. (Haller) Agler. Ted was a 1969 graduate of National Trail High School; was a U.S Air Force […] — (Posted April 29, 2024)

Mona Craig Mona Lee (Dennis) Craig passed away on April 27th, 2024, at Ambassador Healthcare. She was born at home in New Lisbon, Indiana, on Christmas Day in 1934 to her mother, Marie Esther Dennis. Mona was raised by her loving grandmother, Stella Belle (Knox) Dennis, aunts Pauline Macy, Elsie Brown all deceased and Kathryn O’Dell of […] — (Posted April 29, 2024)

Connie Louise McCrobie — (Posted April 29, 2024)

Bobby “Bob” Eugene Upchurch Bobby E. Upchurch 73, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 peacefully at Henry County Community Health. He was born December 17, 1950 in New Castle to the late Joe Bennie and Earsel (Dunnington) Upchurch. He was a member of the 1969 graduating class of New Castle Chrysler High School. Following graduation […] — (Posted April 29, 2024)

Glenia E. Brown 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 April 29, 2024)

Sandra Diane Decker Sandra Decker, 73, a resident of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Rawlins House of Pendleton. She was born June 17, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late James Arthur and Glendora Muriel (Smith) Adams, Sr. Sandy retired from New Castle Community Schools where she was employed as secretary to the superintendent […] — (Posted April 28, 2024)

Timothy “Michael” Stephens Timothy “Michael” Stephens, 37, of Muncie passed away in his sleep on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1987 in Greenfield to Timothy Lee Stephens and Sheila (Wells) Porter. Michael’s kindness and infectious positivity made him truly unique. His genuine warmth and ability to […] — (Posted April 28, 2024)

Thomas Lee Rowe Thomas “Tom” Lee Rowe, 78, of Everton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 31, 1946 in Dublin, Indiana, Tom was one of ten children of the late Herb and Virginia Collins Rowe. Tome was united in marriage to Carolyn Ines […] — (Posted April 27, 2024)

Betty Ann Patrick Betty Ann Patrick, 68, passed away in Reid Hospital Sunday, April 21, 2024, following an extended illness. Born August 26, 1955, to Walter & Eileen Patrick. Attended Hagerstown High School, then off to Ball State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She graduated with high honor of cum laude. She was employed by […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)

Jeffrey Glenn Mathis Jeffrey Glenn Mathis, 63, of Muncie passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born September 18, 1960 in Muncie to Glenn Russell and Judith Kay (Taylor) Mathis-Day. Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Wapahani High School then joined the US Army, serving […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)

John Charles Holmes John C. Holmes, 73, of Connersville, a loving, devoted, and caring husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A loving husband of 51 years, he married the former Frances C. Darcy on February 3, 1973. Mrs. Holmes survives. John, a proud 1969 graduate of […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)

Belva Shaw Belva (Oliver) Shaw, 90, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1934, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Courtney Oliver Sr & Uphama (Purvis) Oliver. — (Posted April 26, 2024)

James Edward Fox James Edward Fox, 58, of Richmond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence. The youngest of two children of Okla C. and Carol Sue (Klopp) Fox, James was born December 1, 1965, in Connersville and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1984. Following his high school graduation, Jim […] — (Posted April 26, 2024)

Dwight Ingalls PERSHING- Dwight Eugene Ingalls, 78, of Pershing, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon April 24, 2024. A son of the late Wiliam Arthur and Martha (Mullen) Ingalls, Dwight was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 6, 1946. Dwight was a lifelong resident of the Pershing/East Germantown community and graduated from Lincoln […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Leonard G. Pope Leonard G. Pope, age 94, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at The Springs of Richmond. Leonard was born in Boston, Indiana on April 1, 1930, to Lester and Treva (Gable) Pope and had lived in the area all his life. He graduated from Economy High School and worked at Belden for many years […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt RICHMOND, IN– Karen J. Rigsby Schmidt, age 74, of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home. Born November 12, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana to Fred Albert and Mildred Delora Fish Rigsby, Karen lived most of her life in this community. She was a registered nurse for close to 30 years and finished her […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Vada E. Collins Vada E. Collins, age 90, of Mount Summit, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Henry County Community Health. Born on April 10, 1934, in Farmers, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Oak (Atchison) Moody. Vada was a diehard Kentucky Wildcat basketball and devoted NASCAR Jeff Gordon fan. […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

C. Joanne Magee On April 22, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman, C. Joanne Magee, who spent 94 beautiful and meaningful years in her cherished community of Lynn, Indiana. Born on March 25, 1930, in Carthage, Indiana, Joann was more than a loving mother, a generous grandmother, a thoughtful friend, and an esteemed member of […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Sue Anne Bunzendahl Sue Anne Buzendahl, 72, of Connersville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Youngest of two children to the late Charles and Helen Larabee Rister, Sue was born in Connersville, Indiana on July 2, 1951 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

James Ledford James “Jack” Ledford, 91, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Reid Health, Richmond. One of six children of Add and Alice Duff Ledford, Jack was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on June 5, 1932 and moved to the Franklin County, Indiana area as a child with his family. He graduated from […] — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Paul Lee “Jody” Sparks Paul Lee Sparks “Jody”, 57, of Richmond, IN passed away on April 23, 2024, at Reid Health. He was born on January 9, 1967, in View full obituary — (Posted April 25, 2024)

Brenda Riggs Brenda Riggs, 70, of Kennard passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1953 in New Castle the daughter of Everrett and Bessie (Collins) Shelton. Brenda was a 1971 graduate of Knightstown High School and was a bank manager at Star Financial. She was active in Knightstown First Baptist […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)

Sarah Page Sarah Page, 45, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home. She was born March 12, 1979, in Muncie, Indiana to Vickie Girouard & the late Jimmie Page. Memorial visitation for Sarah will be on Saturday April 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM at Rose City Funeral Home, 2011 […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)

C. Magee On April 22, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable woman, C. Joann Magee, who spent 94 beautiful and meaningful years in her cherished community of Lynn, Indiana. Born on March 25, 1930, in Carthage, Indiana, Joann was more than a loving mother, a generous grandmother, a thoughtful friend, and an esteemed member of […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)

Mark Boggs Mark Boggs 63 of Richmond passed away on April 22, 2024, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 9, 1961, in View full obituary — (Posted April 24, 2024)

Ethel M. “Shorty” Province Ethel M. “Shorty” Province, 101 of Mt. Summit passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 in her home. She was born on February 6, 1923 in the home of her parents, Charles Leonard and Maude (Williams) Waters. Ethel grew up on the Waters/Williams farm with her four brothers and three cousins who were just […] — (Posted April 24, 2024)

William “Bill” Chester Drake William “Bill” Chester Drake, 93, of Knightstown passed away Monday, April 23, 2024 at Henry Community Health. He was born May 17, 1930 in Cromwell, KY to the late Chester W. and Iva (Renfrow) Drake. He retired from Jefferson-Smurfit Paper Mill in Carthage at the age of 62 after 40 years of service. He attended […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)

Frank Tanner Franklin E. Tanner, 59, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away at 3:19 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Sellersburg Healthcare Center in Sellersburg. Frank was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 27, 1964, to the late Franklin Tanner and Rosella Shearer Vanwinkle. He was of the Baptist faith, and a retired service manager […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)

John E. Maggard John E. Maggard, age 81, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born June 16, 1942 in Dayton to the late John H. and Beulah Maggard. John was a 1960 graduate of Northridge High School; was a U.S Air Force Veteran and […] — (Posted April 23, 2024)