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. You can also learn about how to place a paid obituary in the Western Wayne News.
Johnny Hicks Johnny Taylor Hicks, 88, Wapakoneta Ohio, passed away at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio on June 23, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Greenville, Tennessee, to Leland and Selma Hicks, who preceded him in death. He married his wife of 65 years, the former Joan McCord, in 1961.  […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)
Evelyn Catron Evelyn M. Catron, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, at Reid Health.  Born December 6, 1929, in Albany, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Dewey & Zelma Guffey Hurt. She married Obie E. Catron on May 7, 1955. They were blessed with 2 sons and 51 years of marriage before his death in 1996. […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)
Thomas David Weber Thomas David Weber went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1932 in a rural farmhouse outside of Economy, Indiana. He began school in Shirley, Indiana, and later attended several Henry County schools as he lived in many Henry County towns as a youth. He graduated […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)
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Joseph M. Kutter CENTERVILLE, IN– Joseph Merle Kutter, age 92, of Centerville, Indiana, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born March 5, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to Herman F. and Idris Faye Moody Kutter, Joseph lived in this community his whole life. He was a 1952 graduate of Richmond High School and attended the University of […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)
Kay Brumley Mrs. Kay Brumley, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born February 16, 1946, in New Castle, IN to Alvis and Wilma Gregory. On December 16,1967, Kay married the love of her life, William Murl Brumley. The two spent 56 happy years […] — (Posted June 24, 2026)
Scott Allen Smith In loving memory of Scott Smith, who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 56, after a valiant battle with heart disease. Born on August 1, 1969, in Richmond, Indiana, Scott was the beloved son of the late Jerry Allen Smith and Karen Lee (Goble) Rosfeld. He is now reunited with […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Joyce D. Estell Joyce D. Estell, 96, formerly of New Castle, passed away on June 22, 2026 in Durham, NC. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Dandridge, TN, to the late George and Lena Grace (Rimmer) Bolden. Joyce lived a long, full life, one that contained several lives within it. For the majority of her working […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Carolene Smith Carolene Smith, 88, of New Castle, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on May 19, 1938, in Smithtown, Kentucky, Carolene was the daughter of the late William Carl Worley and Mossie E. (Shepherd) Worley. On November 19, 1960, she married the love of her life, William […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Sally I. Mowell Sally I. Mowell, age 72, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH. She was born July 12, 1953 in Terra Haute, IN. Sally was a 1972 graduate of State High School in Terra Haute, IN. She retired as a HR Specialist from Dmax Limited […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Charles “Eddie” Addison Charles “Eddie” Addison, 78, New Castle, passed away June 21, 2026, at Addison Place Assisted Living. Eddie was born on June 9, 1948, in New Castle, the son of Charles and Della Addison. He worked for Miller Pipeline for many years and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157. He enjoyed classic […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Michael B. Canner October 7, 1947 – June 21, 2026Michael Bruce Canner, 78, of New Castle, passed away on the evening of Sunday, June 21, 2026 at The Willows of New Castle.He was born on October 7 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, a son of the late Jack and Mildred (Miller) McAllister. Mike was a graduate… — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Charles “Charlie” R. Johnson RICHMOND, IN– Charles R. Johnson, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Charlie was born October 26, 1941, in Cobin, Kentucky, to Edith Jennings and Omer Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in Whitely County, Kentucky and graduated from Woodbine High School. Charlie was a […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Margaret Ellen Warnes Margaret E. Warnes, 93, went home to be with her Lord early Monday morning, June 22nd, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on October 2nd, 1932, to the late Arthur (Frank) Abernathy and Hazel (Hunt) Abernathy in Randolph County. She graduated from Lynn High School in 1950 and enjoyed working at the Winchester […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Phyllis Joan Weist Phyllis Joan Weist passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary, Inc. — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Clifford Arthur Warner Clifford Arthur Warner, 62, of Connersville, passed away Monday evening, June 15, 2026, at U.C. Health of Cincinnati. A life-long resident of Connersville, Clifford was born on September 19, 1963, in Connersville, one of five children of Clifford Franklin and Marilyn June Ariens Warner. Clifford was previously employed at Homemart Cabinets of Connersville and UniRef […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Pamela J. Peelle RICHMOND, IN- Pamela Jean Starr Peelle, age 82, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Reid Health. Pam was born on December 2, 1943 in Richmond to the late Eugene L. and Edith Minnich Starr. She was a graduate of Boston High School. Pam worked in the banking industry for […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Steven D. “Tiny” Henderson CENTERVILLE, IN– Steven D. “Tiny” Henderson, age 69, of Centerville, Indiana, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at home. Born September 14, 1956, in Richmond, Indiana, to Cecil and Ruth Jones Henderson, Tiny lived all of his life in this community. He worked as a welder/fabricator and was employed at Stevens Wire for 17 years. Tiny […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Hazel L. Crockett Hazel L. Crockett, age 89, of Richmond passed away on June 21, 2026, at Arbor Trace under Comfort Care. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Richmond to Isaac David and Bessie Beulah Ladd Revalee and lived here all her life. She retired after working 38 years at MCL Cafeteria and was a member […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Connie Sue Sayne Connie Sue Sayne passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on Thursday June 18, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 26, 1960, the daughter of the late Everett Cecil Young, Sr., and Anna Sue Huddleston Young. Connie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that enjoyed working […] — (Posted June 23, 2026)
Bill Goodwin William L. “Bill” Goodwin, 82, of Centerville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was a faithful member of Living Faith Church of God.  William was born on December 31, 1943, to Donald R. and Virginia (Peters) Goodwin.  He graduated from Whitewater High […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Mike W. Roberts, Jr. Mike W. Roberts, Jr., age 52, of Somerville, OH passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home. He was born August 3, 1973 in Middletown, OH. Mike graduated from Preble Shawnee High School in 1991, and later coached baseball for them. He worked for Oats Overnight in West Chester as a maintenance supervisor. […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Betty J. Eddy It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Betty J McGuire Eddy (“Nan”), 92, of Connersville, Indiana. Betty passed peacefully Sunday morning June 21, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Betty was born August 5, 1933, in Ida May, Kentucky to William “Bill” R. McGuire and Ruth A. […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Jeffrey Todd Brown Jeffrey Todd "Jeff" Brown, 59, a resident of Muncie passed away following a brief illness on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 10, 1967 in New Castle to Larry and Diana (Dalton) Brown. Jeff was a 1985 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and also from Vincennes […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Harry Joe Fitzgerald Harry Joe Fitzgerald, 65 of Connersville passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1960, in Columbus, Indiana to William J. Fitzgerald and Martha (Henderson) Fitzgerald. Joe was a member of the New Testament Church of Christ in Hagerstown. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force as Military […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Joe Weaver Joseph “Joe” Wayne Weaver, 73, of Connersville, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. A son of John Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Shields Weaver, Joe was born in Connersville, Indiana, on November 17, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of Connersville High School. Joe was employed at D&M until […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Susan Adelle McAtee Susan Adelle (Schneider) McAtee Susan Adelle (Schneider) McAtee, 77, formerly of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Myers, Florida, on June 17, 2026. Sue was born on July 25, 1948, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to the late Elmer and Velma (Schaefer) Schneider. She was raised on the family farm, where she […] — (Posted June 22, 2026)
Daniel W. Goar Daniel W. Goar passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Culberson Funeral Home. — (Posted June 22, 2026)
John Allan Loveday John Allan Loveday, 64, a resident of New Castle went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, June 18, 2026 at the Willows of New Castle. He was born May 28, 1962 in New Castle to the late Amos John and Nora Ann (Snedigar) Loveday. John was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler […] — (Posted June 21, 2026)
Jenny Barley Obituary pending… — (Posted June 21, 2026)
Darrell R. Tuggle Darrell R. Tuggle, 81, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Waters of New Castle. He was born March 29, 1945 in Wayne County, Kentucky to the late Addie and Maymie (Coffey) Tuggle. The youngest of ten children, Darrell was a 1964 graduate of Eubank High School and attended […] — (Posted June 20, 2026)